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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 4, 2025?
53 free events take place on Thursday, September 4 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out September 4 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of September . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 4, 2025?
53 free events take place on Thursday, September 4 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out September 4 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of September . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
53 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, September 4, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Workshop | Pick-Up Pickleball
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function. First come first serve basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | New York City Hall Guided Tour
One of the oldest continuously used city halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is also a designated interior landmark. Note: When registering, choose the "Individual Tour" option.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Film | Hello, Dolly! (1969): Classic Musical with Barbra Streisand
Matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers to find a partner for "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece, his niece's intended, and his two clerks to travel to New York City along the way. Director: Gene Kelly Cast: Barbra Streisand, Walter Matthau, Michael Crawford, Louis Armstrong Barbra Streisand is an American singer and actress with a career spanning over six decades. She has achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment, and is among the few performers awarded an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT).
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Community Celebration
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of vendor booths featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts goods, handmade treasures, merchandise vendors, antiques, collectibles, and much more. Enjoy delicious food, live music, games, rides, and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Lively Street Series - Artisanal Goods & Global Eats
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! There will be over 80 vendor booths featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts goods, handmade treasures, merchandise vendors, antiques, collectibles, and much more. Enjoy delicious food, live music, games, rides, and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Minimalist Works on Paper Evoking Water and Weather
This contemplative exhibition features nearly two decades of Nicole Phungrasamee Fein’s delicate works on paper. Using materials like graphite, ink, and white gold, Fein distills the essence of water into minimalist compositions that evoke pools, fog, coastlines, and mirage-like forms.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Artmaking with Local Artist in the Park
Spend a Thursday afternoon learning new artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators!
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Fair | Night Market With 35+ Local Food Vendors
Celebrate summer with these bold bites and vibrant flavors at this lively night market! Featuring over 35 rotating local food vendors, the market presents a delicious mix of cuisines and festive energy perfect for warm evenings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Concert on the Plaza: Juilliard Musicians
Faculty and student jazz musicians from The Juilliard School perform.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Piano in the Park: Soulful Lionel Hampton Big Band Musician
“He plays with soul!” - Lionel Hampton Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. Kuni Mikami has been playing for many of the top big-bands since coming to the USA in 1974. He has performed with bands such as The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Cab Calloway. Illinois Jacquet, and the New Lionel Hampton Orchestra to name a few. He also wrote a book My Life as a Jazz Pianist in NY.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Juniper Tree (1990): Icelandic Medieval Fantasy Drama Starring Bjork
Set in medieval Iceland, The Juniper Tree follows Margit and her older sister, Katla, as they flee for safety after their mother is burned to death for witchcraft. Finding shelter and protection with Johan, and his resentful young son, the sisters help form an impromptu family unit that’s soon strained by Katla’s burgeoning sorcery. Photographed entirely on location in the stunning landscapes of Iceland in spectacular black-and-white. Director: Nietzchka Keene Cast: Björk Guðmundsdóttir, Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Valdimar Örn Flygenring Bjork is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct voice, three-octave vocal range, and eccentric public persona, she has developed an eclectic musical style over a career spanning four decades, drawing on electronica, pop, dance, trip hop, jazz, and avant-garde music. With sales of over 40 million records worldwide, Björk is one of the best-selling alternative artists of all time. She is one of the most influential pioneers in electronic and experimental music.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Kid Galahad (1937): Sports Drama with Bette Davis & Humphrey Bogart
Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts after the now-named Kid Galahad falls for his sister. Director: Michael Curtiz Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart Bette Davis was an American actress of film, television, and theater. She's considered one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history, often playing unsympathetic, sardonic characters and her performances in a range of film genres, although her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas. Over the course of her career, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress twice, was the first person to accrue ten Academy Award nominations (and one write-in) for acting, and was the first woman to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. In 1999, Davis was placed second on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Humphrey Bogart, nicknamed Bogie, was an American film and stage actor. His performances in classical Hollywood cinema films made him an American cultural icon. In 1999, the American Film Institute selected Bogart as the greatest male star of classic American cinema.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Expert Insights into Defensive Display: Shields Through History
Discover the artistry and craftsmanship behind historic shields in this focused gallery talk. Led by conservator and armorer Edward Hunter, the program offers fresh insights into these remarkable objects, revealing their roles in both battle and display. Note: Space is limited; first-come, first-served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Music on the Deck: DJ Shadi Perez
Start September with golden-hour vibes and fresh beats from DJ Shadi Perez. Gather some friends and kick back to the sounds of summer.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Cardio Boxing Workout
Enjoy a full-body workout incorporating boxing techniques, cardio, and strength training and various coordination exercises. No gloves necessary. For Adults 18+
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Birdwatching | Evening Birding in the Park with NYC Audubon
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call New York home during migratory season with guided tours by NYC Audubon, led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. This park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Thursday Evening Exploring the Photography Museum
This museum is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. It was founded in 1974 to champion “concerned photography”—socially and politically minded images that can educate and change the world. Through its exhibitions, education programs, community outreach, and public programs, the museum offers an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, tickets required
$5, tickets required
Opening Reception | Immersive Oceanic Paintings of Kelp, Seaweed, and Seagrass
Experience Carlyle Upson’s new series of saturated paintings inspired by the sensation of floating in water, through kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and swimming. These works embody immersion in nature, depicting kelp, seaweed, and seagrass in swirling, rounded brushstrokes that capture the gentle movement and dappled light of an undersea realm. Upson’s loose compositions invite viewers to feel submerged, suspended in transition, and engulfed by the ocean’s energy. Inspired in part by Charles Darwin’s observational drawings, the work seeks to highlight the overlooked beauty of creatures such as kelp, horseshoe crabs, scarab beetles, and grasses.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | 25 Years of Art & Community
This landmark exhibition celebrates over two decades of supporting and showcasing artists living with mental illness. The show brings together more than 100 works by 93 artists, spanning portraits, landscapes, still life, abstraction, and more. Highlighting both early contributors and newer voices, the exhibition reflects a legacy of creativity, resilience, and community. Whether formally trained or self-taught, each artist offers a deeply personal perspective and the courage to share it.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | A Special Day (1977): Italian Period Drama
Set in Rome on the historic day in 1938 when Benito Mussolini and the city first rolled out the red carpet for Adolf Hitler, the film takes place entirely in a working-class apartment building, where a friendship blossoms between a pair of people who haven't joined the festivities: a conservative housewife and a liberal radio broadcaster awaiting deportation. Director: Ettore Scola Cast: Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni In Italian with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | A Leaf’s Pilgrimage: A Surreal Tea Journey
In her first live performance commission, artist Dominique Fung transforms the life of a tea leaf into a poetic, absurdist tableau. Guided by two eccentric characters, the audience witnesses the leaf’s journey, from tender sprout to farewell packaging, while themes of tradition, gender, and the gaze unfold in visually rich, theatrical scenes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Atmospheric Paintings and Enigmatic Figures
This exhibition showcases 14 paintings by celebrated artist Susan Rothenberg (1945–2020), including rarely and never-before-exhibited works spanning her career. From the bold contours of her iconic horses to later human and animal forms that fold, break, and dissolve, each painting captures a sense of atmospheric pressure Rothenberg called “the weather,” offering an intimate glimpse into the restless expanse of her psyche and her singular artistic vision.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Ceramics, Paper, and Film on Loss and Ancestral Memory
This exhibition explores themes of loss, family history, and reconnection with ancestral land. Featuring ceramics, handmade paper, and a short film, the presentation reflects the evolution of a contemporary artist’s conceptual practice and deepening research into material and process. Inspired by Amiri Baraka’s poem The Whys and the Wise, Adebunmi Gbadebo’s work engages with memory and legacy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Cosmic Chatter: Paintings, Collages, and Sculpture
JoAnne Carson’s debut exhibition presents exuberant new paintings, collages, drawings, and a large-scale sculpture exploring life on the cusp of another world. Her hybrid tree creatures blur the lines between human, plant, and animal forms, imagining speculative universes where natural and synthetic worlds collide.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Dance Theater Workshop: A Legacy in the Downtown Dance Scene
A panel of artists and collaborators reflects on the influential role of Dance Theater Workshop in shaping the downtown dance landscape. Moderated by Jeff Kazin, the discussion features David White, David Parker, Annie B. Parson, Kathryn Posin, and Reggie Wilson, offering firsthand insights into the venue’s history and enduring impact.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Examining Foundational Fictions of Western Individualism: Post-AI Art
Artifcial Intelligence tool-based artist Christopher Kulendran Thomas has long been influenced by turbulent geo-political strife. His art is reflective of these experiences whilest executed via ultra modern mediums of technology.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Dance Performance | High-Wire Tightrope Performance with Live Music
In Soka Tira Osoa ("pulling the rope"), French acrobatic troupe Compagnie Basinga transforms the traditional tug-of-war into a stunning act of teamwork. With help from volunteers, the high wire is stabilized, symbolizing trust and shared effort.
The performance ends with internationally acclaimed tightrope artist Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga, one of the few women high-wire walkers in the world, performing a solo crossing high above the ground. Accompanied by live music, her graceful, precise walk celebrates the strength of collective creation and the hope it inspires.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Legal Scholar Discusses Her New Book on School Desegregation: The Containment
This event is a powerful conversationwith legal scholar Michelle Adams as she discusses her groundbreaking new book, The Containment: Detroit, the Supreme Court, and the Battle for Racial Justice in the North. In The Containment, Michelle Adams explores a pivotal but often overlooked chapter in the history of school desegregation. In 1974, the Supreme Court delivered a momentous decision in Milliken v. Bradley, effectively halting desegregation efforts in the North and stalling the civil rights movement’s push for truly equal education. Adams tells the epic story of the struggle to integrate Detroit’s public schools and the collision of that effort with Nixon-era justices determined to reverse progress. Chronicling the efforts of activists, public officials, and judges, particularly Judge Stephen Roth, who issued a bold “metropolitan remedy” order to integrate city and suburban schools, Adams reveals how the Supreme Court’s ruling upheld educational inequalities that still persist today. Through compelling portraits of a city in crisis and key figures like Detroit’s first Black mayor Coleman Young and Justices Marshall, Rehnquist, and Powell, The Containment presents a legal and historical drama that illuminates the deep roots of today’s backlash against affirmative action and racial justice.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Multi-Artist Exhibition on Finding Joy in Adversity
Wavelengths is an exhibition featuring the work of 15 artists that spans a range of materials and concepts, the work on view takes particular interest in process-based practices and pursuing joy amidst adversity. From drawing to painting, sculpture to new and mixed media, the exhibition demonstrates the breadth and variety of SVA’s diverse alumni network.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Paintings and Installation on Seasonal Cycles and the Body
Inspired by the pictorial tradition of medieval calendars, Ji Hye Kim’s site-specific installation and paintings on silk and canvas explore the body’s psychic reconnection to nature as it moves from the Autumn Equinox through the Winter Solstice. Scenes of harvesting, sowing, and seasonal labor are reinterpreted as allegories of closure and transition. Against this backdrop, silhouetted, skeletal forms teeter on the edge of decomposition, their limbs dissolving into primordial marks within the artist’s richly rendered grayscale palette.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Process, Play, and Innovation in Contemporary Art
This exhibition brings together 15 artists whose practices span a wide range of mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Selected through a juried process, the show highlights process-driven approaches and the pursuit of joy in the face of adversity. Though the artists’ paths and styles differ, their work is united by a shared commitment to experimentation, craft, and creative exploration. Across seven different areas of study and practice, “Wavelengths” presents a vibrant snapshot of contemporary artistic innovation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Sculptor and Painter Reintroduces Herself in the Two-Dimensional
American sculptor, painter, and installation artist Kennedy Yanko debuts her newest collection. It's all about multilayered handmade paper works. Yanko has developed her own techniques to reflect gestrual movements in her sculptures. She's a unique garnered control over her materials in her artistic process: staining, puring, and manipulating paper pulp. Yanko is re-introducing herself as a painter as well as a sculptor, turning a new page in two-dimensional art making.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Movie in a Park | Spanish Classic Film with Live Music
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, enjoy an evening of cinema under the stars with a showing of the 1953 Spanish classic !Bienvenido, Mister Marshall! Preceded by a live Zarzuela performance from Pablo Zinger and Carla Speziale-Lopez, this event celebrates the richness of Hispanic cultural heritage. Music starts at 6:00 pm, and the movie follows at 7:00 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Surreal Landscapes, Self-Portraits, and Trompe l’Oeil Painting
This presentation features four decades of work by Gregory Gillespie (1936–2000). His paintings range from self-portraits and hallucinatory landscapes to surreal genre scenes, blending meticulous trompe l’oeil illusion with psychologically charged, dreamlike imagery. Twenty-five years after his death, these deeply personal and imaginative works remain as compelling as ever.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | The Forest is the Water: Drawings & Paintings
Nine mythic scenes shaped by histories of the African Diaspora, where figures, animals, and landscapes converge in sacred spaces of memory, renewal, and transformation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | The Psychological and Physical Geometry of the Corner
A solo exhibition of drawings, sculptures, and video by Anat Keinan that transforms an everyday intersection into spaces of movement, reflection, and dialogue.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Tiles, Murals, and Sculptures: Lingering in Emotional Gray Zones
Korean artist Soojin Choi's "Near, Not There" collection resists the linear. Instead, her work reflects dichotomies: the internal and external, memory and presence, society and self. Choi provokes viewers to approach her pieces from multitudes of perspectives -- mirroring how emotion is multifaceted instead of fixed. Ultimately, Choi's pieces push us to enter emotional gray zones.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Translator Discusses His New Work, In the Farthest Seas
Attend a conversation with Brian Robert Moore to celebrate his translation of In Farthest Seas by Lalla Romano, a "lacerating, luminous" Italian author (Jhumpa Lahiri). He'll be speaking with Pulitzer Prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, followed by a signing. The book is a breathtakingly beautiful novel about the first 4 years and last 4 months of a great love.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Dance Aerobics Class: Low Stakes & All Fun
Find your inner dancer and get your body moving with pure joy at this cathartic dance aerobics class! Low stakes, all fun, and open to all levels. Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Jump into Double Dutch with the Pros
Learn to double dutch! Coach Kyra Lee and The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Outdoor Yoga with Chelsea Piers Fitness
Take your practice outside this summer with Chelsea Piers Fitness during a free 60-minute yoga class open to all levels. This energizing session is led by expert instructors, invites you to stretch, strengthen, and reset in a scenic outdoor setting. Participants should bring their own mat and water bottle.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Sunset Yoga in the Park
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga instructors lead a multi-level sunset yoga practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Shifting Paths (2024): A Family’s Story of Loss, Survival & a Forgotten Remedy
Shifting Paths traces one family’s journey through the 1933 Jewish boycott in Frankfurt and the loss of their pharmaceutical business. Centered on Kamillosan, a healing ointment still used today, the film reveals how a banned product quietly endured, and the legacy of a chemist who sought to heal others. Run time: 40 minutes Followed by a talkback with director Charles Abelmann
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | A Leaf’s Pilgrimage: A Surreal Tea Journey
In her first live performance commission, artist Dominique Fung transforms the life of a tea leaf into a poetic, absurdist tableau. Guided by two eccentric characters, the audience witnesses the leaf’s journey, from tender sprout to farewell packaging, while themes of tradition, gender, and the gaze unfold in visually rich, theatrical scenes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Movie in a Park | Live Tennis Match Watch Party
This unique screening brings the excitement of live tennis to the big screen. Experience every serve, rally, and match point in a community setting as the game unfolds. Perfect for sports fans and families alike.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Opera | New York City Opera Performs Carmen (In Person AND Online!)
New York City Opera performs a fully staged version of the beloved Bizet classic, Carmen. Glorious melodies bring to life the story of the tempestuous yet irresistible seductress Carmen and her hapless lover Don Jose in on of the most famous operas of all time. Performance will have a brief intermission. Organizers lend out hundreds of free blankets on a first-come, first-served basis, or bring your own cotton or fleece blanket. There will also be pre-set chairs, or you may bring your own. To protect the lawn, please do not sit on waterproof materials such as plastic tarps, yoga mats, or inflatable chairs. Bring your own picnic or purchase food and drinks from tents on the side of the lawn.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Thursday Night Bike Ride
Get rolling with this weekly Thursday Night Bike Ride! Join fellow cyclists for a fun, social-paced loop through Central Park. All levels welcome--just bring your bike and good energy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Live Community Storytelling StorySLAM
Experience a live, unscripted storytelling event where anyone can share a five-minute personal story on the night’s theme. This noncompetitive StorySLAM celebrates the power of stories to connect people, honor diverse experiences, and highlight voices that are often unheard. Both established and emerging storytellers will perform in an evening of authentic, live narrative.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Staged Reading | Memory, Loss, and Resilience: ASCO (Disgust)
Step into a poetic memory play by Cuban playwright Yunior García. ASCO (Disgust) traces Nara’s journey through grief and guilt as she confronts family conflict, machismo, and generational silence. Told in nonlinear waves, the story captures resilience in the face of loss. Translated and directed by Arnaldo Galbán, this staged reading offers a rare chance to encounter García’s work in English.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Short Films from Emerging Korean Directors with Filmmaker Q&A
This program aims to introduce the works of promising young Korean directors to New York, supporting their future advancement into the mainstream. The event will showcase three outstanding short films that have achieved remarkable results at domestic and international film festivals, followed by a Q&A session with the directors. The September section, "To Her," presents three shorts that reflect the sensitivity and emotional power of emerging Korean filmmakers. Woman Who Killed a Lion offers a symbolic drama of resilience and confrontation, while Dear Juhee--featured at the Jeonju International Film Festival--delicately portrays the fragile bonds of friendship and memory. Completing the lineup, The Moon in the Daytime provides a contemplative look at intergenerational ties and the quiet strength of everyday life. This screening series offers audiences an opportunity to experience the remarkable talents and distinctive works of young Korean directors--artists who aspire to leave their mark on the global stage alongside masters like Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Play | Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Outdoors
Revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Khris Davis, Sandra Oh, Junior Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage, Moses Sumney, John Ellison Conlee, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, b, Joe Tapper, Kapil Talwalkar, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Comedy Club | Standup Show
Catch some of the best comedians at this free weekly stand-up show, featuring a lineup of rising stars and seasoned favorites. Past performers include Sheng Wang, Mark Normand, Dan Soder, Annie Lederman, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
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Opening Reception | American Minimalism: Water at the Center Point
Artist Nicole Phungrasamee Fein's exhibition, "Water Ways," invites viewers to experience the natural phenomena and unseen forces of creation. Fein's work has been termed classic American minimalism, in which water, combined with finely ground black materials (graphite, ink, and iron oxide), artistically creates a suspended and fleeting moment.
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