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New York is full of wonderful things to do beyond the must see and must do New York attractions such as the Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum, Ellis Island, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral. There are many more places to visit and places to see if you visit New York for more than several days, or if you live here!  

Go off the beaten path and find hidden treasures which cost you nothing, but are extremelly enjoyable and much less crowded then famous tourist spots.

Experience New York with no lines and no hassle.  Our site tells you all about free tours, free concerts, free movies, free theater performances, free lessons (tai chi, yoga, drawing, dancing, foreign languages, ets), etc you can take advantage of whether you live in the city or spend just a couple of days here.
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118 Best Free Events, Best Free Things to Do in New York City, NYC

We all know that best things in life are free, but nowhere it's true more than in New York (NYC).  Free shows, concerts, movies, tours, poetry readings, lessons of any kind (yoga, tai chi, tango, drawing, photography, etc.),  and many more free things to do happen all over the city every day of the year. Take a look at those free events that our editors think are the best things to do to in New York City at this point -- November 7, 2025 and on...   Please keep in mind that all those best things to do are free unless otherwise noted.

        

Friday, November 7, 2025

Conference | Experts Discuss Issues in Modern Philosophy: from Descartes, to Spinosa, to Kant
Attend the 20th aniversary of NYU's Conference on Issues in Modern Philosophy. This conference's theme is "intentionality." Program: 9:30-9:55 Check-in 9:55 Welcome 10:00-12:00 "Descartes on Intentionality, Attention, and Bringing an Object to Mind," Speaker: Amy Schmitter (University of Alberta) 12:00-2:00 Lunch Break 2:00-4:00 "Expression, Conception, and Thought in Spinoza," Speaker: Karolina Hubner (University of California, Los Angeles) 4:00-4:30 Coffee Break 4:30-6:30 Kant on the Intentionality of Feelings: The Principle of the Power of Judgment as the A Priori Principle of Feeling," Speaker: Alix Cohen (University of Notre Dame) 6:30-7:30 Reception    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 7
9:30 am
to 6:30 pm
Free

Conferences, November 07, 2025, 11/07/2025, Experts Discuss Issues in Modern Philosophy: from Descartes, to Spinosa, to Kant
Museums | Design Museum and Sculpture Garden
The museum was designed and created in 1980's by one of the twentieth century's most important landscape architects and designers. It serves to preserve the legacy of the artist by showcasing his creations: sculptures, furniture pieces, lighting designs, ceramics, architecture, and more.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 7
11:00 am
to 6:00 pm
Free

Museumss, November 07, 2025, 11/07/2025, Design Museum and Sculpture Garden
Film | All the President's Men (1976): Biographical Political Thriller with Robert Redford & Dustin Hoffman
Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation. Director: Alan J. Pakula Cast: Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam, Hal Holbrook, Jason Robards Robert Redford was an American actor and filmmaker who received numerous accolades such as an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1994, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 1996, the Academy Honorary Award in 2002, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2005, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, and the Honorary Cesar in 2019. In 2014, he was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Dustin Hoffman is one of the key actors in the formation of New Hollywood. Hoffman is known for his versatile portrayals of antiheroes and emotionally vulnerable characters. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Short film discussion to follow.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 7
1:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Free

Films, November 07, 2025, 11/07/2025, All the President's Men (1976): Biographical Political Thriller with Robert Redford & Dustin Hoffman
Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 7
2:00 pm
to 5:30 pm
Free

Concerts, November 07, 2025, 11/07/2025, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
Musical | Yes, A Cat Named Marty Cohen, The Musical! - Family Theater About Friendship and More
From the creator of The Naughty Naughty Pets children's books and animated TV series comes the story of Marty Cohen, a Scottish Fold cat with unusual ears, who travels to New York City in search of a better life. There he discovers a half-brother named Artie, hot dogs on a stick, and new friends who stand up for him against prejudice and discrimination. Book and Music by Wendy Ann Gardner Music Director Colin Freeman Directed by Jonathan S. Cerullo For ages 4 and up.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 7
4:00 pm
to 5:00 pm
Free

Musicals, November 07, 2025, 11/07/2025, Yes, A Cat Named Marty Cohen, The Musical! - Family Theater About Friendship and More
Museums | American History and Artifact Collections
Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 7
5:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required

Museumss, November 07, 2025, 11/07/2025, American History and Artifact Collections
Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum
Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 7
5:00 pm
to 10:00 pm
Free

Museumss, November 07, 2025, 11/07/2025, Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum
Screening | Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024): Documentary about the Cold War & Jazz Activism
United Nations, 1960: the Global South ignites a political earthquake, jazz musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe, and the U.S. State Department swings into action, sending jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to Congo to deflect attention from the CIA-backed coup. Director Johan Grimonprez captures the moment when African politics and American jazz collided in this magnificent essay film, a riveting historical rollercoaster that illuminates the political machinations behind the 1961 assassination of Congo's leader Patrice Lumumba. Richly illustrated by eyewitness accounts, official government memos, testimonies from mercenaries and CIA operatives, speeches from Lumumba himself, and a veritable canon of jazz icons, Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat interrogates colonial history to tell an urgent and timely story of precedent that resonates more than ever in today's geopolitical climate. Director: Johan Grimonprez    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 7
6:00 pm
to 8:30 pm
Free

Screenings, November 07, 2025, 11/07/2025, Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024): Documentary about the Cold War & Jazz Activism
Performance | Performing Artist Presents Bachata Rhythms with Spoken Word and Storytelling
Experience an evening with Dilson, a dynamic Dominican-American performing artist from the Bronx whose work bridges music, poetry, theater, and activism. Blending bachata rhythms with spoken word and storytelling, Dilson brings raw vulnerability and visionary creativity to the stage. Named Resident Artist of NYC's The Inspired Word in 2019, Dilson performed the blueprint to his one-man show, Bachatu, Off-Broadway at the Triad Theater. His composition work has been featured in acclaimed Off-Broadway productions like Bees and Honey and Vamonos! Now, as he revises Bachatu and prepares to release his debut music project, The Bachatu EP, Dilson invites audiences into his evolving artistic journey -- one rooted in heritage, justice, and the transformative power of art.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 7
6:00 pm
Free

Performances, November 07, 2025, 11/07/2025, Performing Artist Presents Bachata Rhythms with Spoken Word and Storytelling
Screening | Short Films from One of the First Female Directors in the World, Louise Kolm-Fleck
Enjoy a rare screening of films by Louise Kolm-Fleck, one of the first female film directors in the world and a foundational figure in Austrian cinema. Active in the silent era from the 1910s through the 1920s, Kolm-Fleck co-founded Vienna's Wiener Kunstfilm and directed or co-directed over 100 films, often in collaboration with her husband, Jakob Fleck. Her work spans a remarkable range of genres, addressing issues like social inequality, female agency, and systemic barriers with striking clarity and courage. Program: Doppelselbstmord ("Plot", 30 min.): The country boy Poldl and the country girl Agerl are in love, and want to get married, but their fathers are enemies since many years, and against their relationship. When all of them meet at the local inn, the other villagers try to reconcile the two fathers, but in vain.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 7
6:30 pm
Free

Screenings, November 07, 2025, 11/07/2025, Short Films from One of the First Female Directors in the World, Louise Kolm-Fleck
Classical Music | Piano Ensembles Perform J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Piazzolla and Meredith Monk
Enjoy a fun-filled night of keyboard-only student ensembles! Featuring music for 1-piano/4-hands, 1-piano/6-hands, and 2 pianos, and spanning from Bach and Beethoven through Piazzolla and Meredith Monk, this will surely be a night to remember.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 7
7:00 pm
to 10:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 07, 2025, 11/07/2025, Piano Ensembles Perform J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Piazzolla and Meredith Monk

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Festival | Welcome the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to NYC
Families and friends are invited to welcome the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree as it arrives on the Plaza, marking the start of the holiday season. Enjoy a full day of festive fun for all ages. Programming: Holiday Workshop ft. FAO & Peanuts (10 AM - 1 PM) Art Sundae with Cynthia Talmadge (10 AM - 1 PM) (free tickets required) Top of the Rock Holiday Celebration (12 PM - 3 PM) (ticket purchase required) Santa at 5 Acres (10 AM - 2 PM)    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 8
10:00 am
to 3:00 pm
Free

Festivals, November 08, 2025, 11/08/2025, Welcome the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to NYC
Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 8
11:00 am
to 2:00 pm
Free

Workshops, November 08, 2025, 11/08/2025, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome
Concert | Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop, R&B Vocalist
Smooth, easy-listening music with a special guest, Melissa Jones. Enjoy light refreshments and limited-edition special crafted beverage. Please arrive 15 minutes early.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 8
12:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 08, 2025, 11/08/2025, Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop, R&B Vocalist
Concert | A Day of Wonder: Stevie Wonder Tribute Marathon
Celebrate the music and legacy of Stevie Wonder with an all-day event featuring live performances, dance, and conversation. From gospel and love ballads to social justice anthems, global reinterpretations, and chart-topping hits, experience a nonstop journey through Wonder's iconic songbook, culminating in a grand finale ensemble.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 8
2:00 pm
to 10:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 08, 2025, 11/08/2025, A Day of Wonder: Stevie Wonder Tribute Marathon
Classical Music | Music on the Water: Works by J.S. Bach, Schnittke, and Shostakovich for Viola & Piano
Yuri Gandelsman, viola, and Zanna Gandelsman, piano, play a series of pieces by composers of various musical eras. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Sonata in G minor for viola da gamba and harpsichord, BWV 1029 Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998) Suite in the Old Style Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Viola Sonata, Op. 147    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 8
2:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 08, 2025, 11/08/2025, Music on the Water: Works by J.S. Bach, Schnittke, and Shostakovich for Viola & Piano
Opera | La Boheme: Opera Open Dress Rehearsal With Piano
One of New York City's oldest opera companies has been bringing over 50 years of world-class performances to audiences. Their upcoming shows feature incredible singers and a full orchestra. This is a perfect opportunity for first-time opera-goers to experience the magic of live opera. Note: Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 8
3:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 08, 2025, 11/08/2025, La Boheme: Opera Open Dress Rehearsal With Piano
Musical | Yes, A Cat Named Marty Cohen, The Musical! - Family Theater
From the creator of The Naughty Naughty Pets children's books and animated TV series comes the story of Marty Cohen, a Scottish Fold cat with unusual ears, who travels to New York City in search of a better life. There he discovers a half-brother named Artie, hot dogs on a stick, and new friends who stand up for him against prejudice and discrimination. Book and Music by Wendy Ann Gardner Music Director Colin Freeman Directed by Jonathan S. Cerullo For ages 4 and up.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 8
3:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Free

Musicals, November 08, 2025, 11/08/2025, Yes, A Cat Named Marty Cohen, The Musical! - Family Theater
Classical Music | Festival Performance: Celebrating Works by Mozart, Beethoven, & Schubert
Enjoy a special showcase devoted to the music of three of the most foundational composers in classical music: Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. From violin and piano duos all the way through a grand septet, this concert will feature a wonderful collection of some of the greatest works by these three beloved composers.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 8
7:00 pm
to 10:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 08, 2025, 11/08/2025, Festival Performance: Celebrating Works by Mozart, Beethoven, & Schubert
Musical | Yes, A Cat Named Marty Cohen, The Musical! - Family Theater About Friendship and More
From the creator of The Naughty Naughty Pets children's books and animated TV series comes the story of Marty Cohen, a Scottish Fold cat with unusual ears, who travels to New York City in search of a better life. There he discovers a half-brother named Artie, hot dogs on a stick, and new friends who stand up for him against prejudice and discrimination. Book and Music by Wendy Ann Gardner Music Director Colin Freeman Directed by Jonathan S. Cerullo For ages 4 and up.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 8
7:30 pm
Free

Musicals, November 08, 2025, 11/08/2025, Yes, A Cat Named Marty Cohen, The Musical! - Family Theater About Friendship and More

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Museums | Sunday Fun at an Iconic Art Museum
Enjoy a full day of art and inspiration on the second Sunday of every month! Explore exhibitions, join family-friendly artmaking activities inspired by works on view, listen to storytimes presented by The New York Public Library, take part in guided tours, and soak in stunning city views.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Nov 9
10:30 am
to 6:00 pm
Free

Museumss, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Sunday Fun at an Iconic Art Museum
Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Nov 9
2:00 pm
to 5:30 pm
Free

Concerts, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
Classical Music | Music on the Water: String Works by Mozart and Beethoven
Violinist Mark Peskanov and the Semplice Players perform quintets and quartets by two of the most famous classical composers. Program: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Selections from the String Quintets Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Selections from the Opus 18 String Quartets    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Nov 9
2:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Music on the Water: String Works by Mozart and Beethoven
Classical Music | Gabriel Faure's Messe basse and Maurice Durufle's Messe Cum Jubilo
The talented musicians of Trinity Youth Chorus sing their own adaptations of two masses: Gabriel Faure's Messe basse, originally scored for upper voices, and Maurice Durufle's Messe Cum Jubilo, the composer's last large-scale work written for baritones and a baritone soloist. Rounding out the program is a favorite: Faure's beautiful Cantique de Jean Racine.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Nov 9
3:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Gabriel Faure's Messe basse and Maurice Durufle's Messe Cum Jubilo

Monday, November 10, 2025

Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors
In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would serve as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 11 mayors, beginning with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Each tour is one hour, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session with an assigned docent.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 10
12:00 pm
$10

Tours, November 10, 2025, 11/10/2025, Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors
Film | Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971): Classic Live-Action/Animated Hybrid Musical Fantasy Film with Angela Lansbury
An apprentice witch, three kids, and a cynical magician conman search for the missing component to a magic spell to be used in the defense of Britain in World War II. Director: Robert Stevenson Cast: Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Ian Weighill, Cindy O'Callaghan, Roy Snart Dame Angela Lansbury was a British-American-Irish actress and singer. In a career spanning 80 years, she played various roles across film, stage, and television. She was best known for her roles as Jessica Fletcher in the long-running whodunit television series Murder, She Wrote, and as the voice of Mrs. Potts in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Among Lansbury's accolades are six Tony Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), six Golden Globe Awards, two honorary BAFTA Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, an honorary SAG Award, and the Academy Honorary Award; in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, eighteen Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. In 2014, she was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 10
5:30 pm
to 7:45 pm
Free

Films, November 10, 2025, 11/10/2025, Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971): Classic Live-Action/Animated Hybrid Musical Fantasy Film with Angela Lansbury
Author Reading | Jewelry Craftsman Shares Her New Book, Journey of a Jeweler
Enjoy a conversation with Silvia Furmanovich to celebrate her book, Journey of a Jeweler, a shining chronicle of over 20 years of internationally renowned jewelry craftsmanship and natural handicrafts. She will be in conversation with Stellene Volandes, followed by a signing.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 10
6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free

Author Readings, November 10, 2025, 11/10/2025, Jewelry Craftsman Shares Her New Book, Journey of a Jeweler
Staged Reading | Black Theater Spotlight: Scenes from the First Half of the 20th Century
The collective CLASSIX, through an exploration of Black performance history and dramatic works by Black writers host an evening of staged reading of scenes from the first half of the 20th century as that were presented by the legendary The Krigwa Players in the 1920s, including "Her" by Eulalie Spence and "Blue Blood" by Georgia Douglas Johnson. Scenes from the plays "On Strivers Row" by Abram Hill and "Anna Lucasta" by Phillip Yordan, both produced by American Negro Theatre in the 1940s, will also be featured. Director: Dominique Rider Cast: Bianca LaVerne Jones, Alicia Pilgrim, Sean Boyce Johnson, Brittany Bradford, Amara James Aja, Bjorn DuPaty    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 10
6:30 pm
to 8:30 pm
Free

Staged Readings, November 10, 2025, 11/10/2025, Black Theater Spotlight: Scenes from the First Half of the 20th Century
Lecture | Risk and Revelation: Eleven Contemporary Jewish Artists (Online!)
Artist and writer Richard McBee explores the work of eleven contemporary Jewish artists who push boundaries with religious and secular themes, opening new ways of thinking about and creating Jewish art.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 10
7:00 pm
Free

Lectures, November 10, 2025, 11/10/2025, Risk and Revelation: Eleven Contemporary Jewish Artists (Online!)
Concert | La Boheme: Opera Open Dress Rehearsal With Orchestra
One of New York City's oldest opera companies has been bringing over 50 years of world-class performances to audiences. Their upcoming shows feature incredible singers and a full orchestra. This is a perfect opportunity for first-time opera-goers to experience the magic of live opera. Note: Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 10
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 10, 2025, 11/10/2025, La Boheme: Opera Open Dress Rehearsal With Orchestra
Book Discussion | Authors & Translators Discuss Works of Prominent Jewish Writers, Philip Roth & Hayim Nahman Bialik (In Person AND Online!)
Philip Roth and Hayim Nahman Bialik are some of the most celebrated writers in contemporary Jewish literature. Enjoy a conversation with Steven J. Zipperstein and Peter Cole about the enduring legacies of Roth and Bialik, led by Edward Hirsch. In his newly published biography of Roth (1933-2018), Philip Roth: Stung by Life, Zipperstein explores the complex life and astonishing work of one of America's most celebrated novelists. Roth wrote with relentless ambition, producing a wide-ranging body of work--from Goodbye, Columbus to American Pastoral--that grappled with sex, identity, and American Jewishness. In On the Slaughter, translated and introduced by MacArthur-winning poet Peter Cole, the poetry of Hayim Nahman Bialik (1873-1934) emerges with renewed force. Bialik transformed Hebrew literature, bridging traditional Jewish thought with modern humanism. This compact collection reveals a poet far more politically and psychologically unsettling than his image as a national icon suggests.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 10
7:00 pm
Free

Book Discussions, November 10, 2025, 11/10/2025, Authors & Translators Discuss Works of Prominent Jewish Writers, Philip Roth & Hayim Nahman Bialik (In Person AND Online!)
Classical Music | Scarlatti and More: Renaissance & Baroque Music on Period Instruments
Experience the intricate beauty of early music through works by Orlando Gibbons, Nicholas Lanier, John Dowland, Pelham Humfrey, and Thomas Campion. Tenor Ryland Angel performs alongside Gwendolyn Toth on the lautenwerk, a historic lute-like instrument, highlighting the textures and rhythms of Renaissance and Baroque repertoire. This performance offers a rare opportunity to hear music as it might have sounded in its original context.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 10
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 10, 2025, 11/10/2025, Scarlatti and More: Renaissance & Baroque Music on Period Instruments

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Parade | Longest-Running Veterans Day Parade in the USA
An inspiring tribute to the courageous men and women who have served our country. The parade will feature marching bands, military units, veterans' groups, and more.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Nov 11
12:30 pm
to 3:30 pm
Free

Parades, November 11, 2025, 11/11/2025, Longest-Running Veterans Day Parade in the USA
Park Walk | Central Park Autumn Photo Walk
There's no better time or place to capture New York City's vast beauty than Central Park during the peak of autumn. Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale leads a colorful stroll through the park exploring the vibrant palette and rich textures that make it one of the city's most picturesque landmarks. Please arrive early, as the tour will leave from the meeting location promptly at 1pm. Gear will not be provided, but bringing a camera is optional.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Nov 11
1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Free

Park Walks, November 11, 2025, 11/11/2025, Central Park Autumn Photo Walk
Film | Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939): Political Comedy-Drama with James Stewart
A naive youth leader is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. His idealistic plans promptly collide with corruption at home and subterfuge from his hero in Washington, but he tries to forge ahead despite attacks on his character. Director: Frank Capra Cast: Jean Arthur, James Stewart, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee Frank Capra was an Italian-American film director, producer, and screenwriter who was the creative force behind several major award-winning films of the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Italy and raised in Los Angeles from the age of five, his rags-to-riches story has led film historians such as Ian Freer to consider him the "American Dream personified". Capra became one of America's most influential directors during the 1930s, winning three Academy Awards for Best Director from six nominations. James Stewart was an American actor known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona. Stewart's film career spanned 80 films from 1935 to 1991. With the strong morality, which he portrayed both on and off the screen, he epitomized the "American ideal" in the mid-twentieth century. In 1999, the American Film Institute (AFI) ranked him third on its list of the greatest American male actors. He received numerous honors including the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1980, the Kennedy Center Honor in 1983, as well as the Academy Honorary Award and Presidential Medal of Freedom, both in 1985.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Nov 11
1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Free

Films, November 11, 2025, 11/11/2025, Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939): Political Comedy-Drama with James Stewart
Screening | C'e Ancora Domani (2023): Italian Period Comedy-Drama
Set in postwar 1940s Italy, this film follows Delia breaking traditional family patterns and aspiring to a different future, after receiving a mysterious letter. Director: Paola Cortellesi Cast: Paola Cortellesi, Valerio Mastandrea, Romana Maggiora Vergano In Italian with English subtitles. Popcorn will be served!    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Nov 11
2:30 pm
to 4:30 pm
Free

Screenings, November 11, 2025, 11/11/2025, C'e Ancora Domani (2023): Italian Period Comedy-Drama
Author Reading | Vanity Fair Editor Celebrates His New Book, When Caesar Was King
Enjoy a conversation and book signing with Vanity Fair contributing editor David Margolick to celebrate his new book, When Caesar Was King: How Sid Caesar Reinvented American Comedy, the first definitive biography on the one-and-only American comic actor and comedian, Sid Caesar. He will be in conversation with broadcast journalist Budd Mishkin, followed by a signing.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Nov 11
6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free

Author Readings, November 11, 2025, 11/11/2025, Vanity Fair Editor Celebrates His New Book, When Caesar Was King
Screening | An Evening of Dizzy Gillespie: Rare Jazz on Film
Celebrate the legendary career of Dizzy Gillespie through rare archival footage, tracing his journey from pioneering big band performances in the 1940s to collaborations with Charlie Parker, appearances with Edward R. Murrow, the Muppets, and more.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Nov 11
7:00 pm
Free

Screenings, November 11, 2025, 11/11/2025, An Evening of Dizzy Gillespie: Rare Jazz on Film
Classical Music | Lincoln Center-Featured Harpsichordist Performs Works by J.S. Bach & Couperin (In Person AND Online!)
This program, performed by harpsichordist Jocelyn Stewart, features works by the two most famous 18th century harpsichord composers: JS Bach and Francois Couperin. Couperin's intimate, pastoral 6th Ordre is juxtaposed with Bach's Ouverture nach Franzosischer Art, a reimagining of a French orchestral Overture and suite of dances for the harpsichord.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Nov 11
7:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 11, 2025, 11/11/2025, Lincoln Center-Featured Harpsichordist Performs Works by J.S. Bach & Couperin (In Person AND Online!)

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Museums | Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum
Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, this museum is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Nov 12
1:30 pm
to 5:30 pm
Pay-What-You-Wish, reservation required

Museumss, November 12, 2025, 11/12/2025, Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum
Film | Mansfield Park (1999): Romantic Comedy-Drama, Jane Austen Adaptation
Fanny is sent to live with her wealthy relatives to receive a proper introduction to society. Director: Patricia Rozema Cast: Embeth Davidtz, Jonny Lee Miller, Alessandro Nivola, Frances O'Connor, Harold Pinter    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Nov 12
5:00 pm
to 7:00 pm
Free

Films, November 12, 2025, 11/12/2025, Mansfield Park (1999): Romantic Comedy-Drama, Jane Austen Adaptation
Performance | Multi-Arts Showcase: Short Films, Live Music, Poetry, Dance, & More
This student-produced arts showcase features original songs, short films, visual art, poetry, dance, a short play, and more. Come watch the show and hang out with the artists.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Nov 12
5:30 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free

Performances, November 12, 2025, 11/12/2025, Multi-Arts Showcase: Short Films, Live Music, Poetry, Dance, & More
Screening | L'Amour a La Mer (Love at Sea) (1965): French New Wave Romantic-Drama
This screening is one of three films in the "Landscapes of Intimacy" series, curated by Spanish filmmaker Isabel Coixe. Following the screening, join Isabel in conversation with L'Amour a La Mer French director of photography, Jean-Claude Larrieu. Post-screening discussion in French, with translation to English. Synopsis: During her holiday in Brest, a young Parisian falls in love with a sailor. But autumn comes and the two lovers have to part. They write to each other. Will their love resist at a distance, each living his life, him in Brest with his friends, she in Paris who keeps waiting for him? Director: Guy Gilles Cast: Daniel Moosmann, Genevieve Thenier, Guy Gilles, Josette Krief    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Nov 12
6:00 pm
to 9:30 pm
Free

Screenings, November 12, 2025, 11/12/2025, L'Amour a La Mer (Love at Sea) (1965): French New Wave Romantic-Drama
Classical Music | Romantic Works by Brahms, Dvorak, and Felix Mendelssohn
A special night devoted to three of the most important figures of the Romantic movement: Brahms, Dvorak, and Felix Mendelssohn. From duos to trios to quintets, this concert will feature some of the greatest works ever composed within the 1800s.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Nov 12
7:00 pm
to 10:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 12, 2025, 11/12/2025, Romantic Works by Brahms, Dvorak, and Felix Mendelssohn
Book Discussion | Women of War: Spies, Couriers, and Resistance in Nazi-Occupied Italy (Online!)
Historian Suzanne Cope uncovers the hidden stories of women who risked their lives to resist the Nazi occupation in Italy, working as spies, couriers, combatants, and rescuers of Jewish friends and family. Drawing on primary sources and new scholarship, Women of War illuminates their courage and ingenuity in the face of extreme danger. Cope will be in conversation with New York Times bestselling author, Olivia Campbell.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Nov 12
7:00 pm
Free

Book Discussions, November 12, 2025, 11/12/2025, Women of War: Spies, Couriers, and Resistance in Nazi-Occupied Italy (Online!)

Thursday, November 13, 2025

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

Thu, Nov 13
10:00 am
Free

Tours, November 13, 2025, 11/13/2025, New York City Hall Guided Tour
Jazz | Multi-Instrumental Soul and Rhythm
Experience a vibrant ensemble performance that seamlessly integrates soul, R&B, and innovative rhythms. This presentation showcases virtuosic drumming, sophisticated arrangements, and compelling storytelling, delivered by a multi-instrumental ensemble that infuses energy and creativity into each moment.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Nov 13
2:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 13, 2025, 11/13/2025, Multi-Instrumental Soul and Rhythm
Book Discussion | Experts Celebrate Primo Levi's Classic Short Story Collection, Periodic Table
On the 50th anniversary of Primo Levi's short story collection, Periodic Table, enjoy a celebration of the book from many perspectives. Scientists, translators, and writers come together to address the impact of this influential memoir/collection of stories. "The triumph of human identity and worth over the pathology of human destruction glows virtually everywhere in Levi's writing," said Toni Morrison. Levi (1919-1987) observed his life--his Italian Jewish community, his time as a chemist and as a partisan, and then his imprisonment in Auschwitz--with wry humor, compassion, and the lucidity of a scientist doing a lab report.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Nov 13
5:00 pm
to 7:00 pm
Free

Book Discussions, November 13, 2025, 11/13/2025, Experts Celebrate Primo Levi's Classic Short Story Collection, Periodic Table
Concert | Genre-Blending Rock, Folk, & Blues Sounds with Songer-Songwriter
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Rachel Rose brings her soulful, genre-blending sound to the stage. With roots in rock, folk, and blues, Rachel's music carries the warmth of classic songwriting and the fire of modern soul. In recent years, Rachel has emerged as one of New York's most exciting rising artists--her song "Back to the Beginning" was a judge favorite in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest, and she appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for "Battle of the Instant Songwriters." In 2024, she performed the national anthem for a sold-out Rangers game at Madison Square Garden and was an official SXSW artist. Joining her for this special evening are Franco Vittore and Neal Rosenthal, rounding out a night of intimate, powerful live music that celebrates the art of the song before her highly anticipated debut album release next year.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Nov 13
6:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 13, 2025, 11/13/2025, Genre-Blending Rock, Folk, & Blues Sounds with Songer-Songwriter
Film | A Special Day (1977): Italian Period Drama with Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni
Two neighbors, a persecuted journalist and a resigned housewife, meet during Hitler's visit to Italy in May 1938. Director: Ettore Scola Cast: Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni In Italian with English subtitles.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Nov 13
6:00 pm
to 7:30 pm
Free

Films, November 13, 2025, 11/13/2025, A Special Day (1977): Italian Period Drama with Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni
Book Discussion | Theater Historian Shares Her New Book, History Hiding around Broadway (+ Signing)
Enjoy a conversation with theater historian Teale Dvornik to celebrate her book, History Hiding around Broadway, the illustrated guide to the need-to-know and never-known-before of New York's theater district. She will be in conversation with Jonathan Merritt, followed by a signing.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Nov 13
6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free

Book Discussions, November 13, 2025, 11/13/2025, Theater Historian Shares Her New Book, History Hiding around Broadway (+ Signing)
Screening | Biki: La donna che rese "divina" Maria Callas (2024): Italian Documentary (+ Q&A)
Step into a world of high fashion and high drama, where a friendship transformed a legend. This film explores the captivating story of composer Giacomo Puccini's granddaughter, Elvira Leonardi Bouyeure, known as Biki, a celebrated couturiere who reigned over Milanese society from the 1930s onward. It was in Biki's salons that Maria Callas, the unforgettable soprano, underwent a stunning metamorphosis in the 1950s, forging a bond built on trust and a shared vision of exquisite style. Director: Michele Mally In Italian with English subtitles. After the film, stay for a Q&A qith Simona Segre Reinach, a cultural anthropologist and Professor of Fashion Studies at the University of Bologna. Author of several books, she is now working on the first monograph of the Italian fashion designer Romeo Gigli.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Nov 13
6:30 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free

Screenings, November 13, 2025, 11/13/2025, Biki: La donna che rese "divina" Maria Callas (2024): Italian Documentary (+ Q&A)
Classical Music | Chamber Works by Schubert, Sofia Gubaidulina, Wynton Marsalis and More
This event is a night performed solely by the Mannes chamber music faculty coaches at The New School! This evening will feature music by Franz Schubert, Sofia Gubaidulina, Wynton Marsalis, and Mannes very own composition faculty member Timo Andres. Faculty artists for this evening will include bassoonist Rebekah Heller; violinists Miranda Cuckson and Rebecca Fischer; violists Milan Milisavljevic and Daniel Panner; cellists Jia Kim and Michael Nicolas; and pianists Timo Andres, J.Y. Song, Vladimir Valjarevic, and Xiayin Wang. This night will be a true celebration of chamber music as a whole.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Nov 13
7:00 pm
to 10:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 13, 2025, 11/13/2025, Chamber Works by Schubert, Sofia Gubaidulina, Wynton Marsalis and More
Play | Fairview: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Comedy
Beverly needs her mother's birthday party to be perfect, but nothing is going to plan. Jasmine is drinking, Dayton is happily unhelpful, Keisha is a teenager, Tyrone is MIA, the radio is going off, and other people's opinions are intruding on everything! Playwright: Jackie Sibblies Drury Director: Jasminn Johnson Cast: Lola Fadiran, Bryce-David King, Shannon Fish, Anita Parrott, Ayla Decaire, Nick Rossi, Brianna DeMilio, Jeff Parkinson    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Nov 13
8:00 pm
Free

Plays, November 13, 2025, 11/13/2025, Fairview: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Comedy

Friday, November 14, 2025

Classical Music | Historical Works Performed on Period Instruments in a Museum Gallery
Juilliard's Historical Performance Department plays historical music on period instruments. Conversation exploring connections between the music and the Metropolitan Museum of Arts collection will follow.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 14
11:00 am
to 12:00 pm
Pay-What-You-Wish for New...

Concerts, November 14, 2025, 11/14/2025, Historical Works Performed on Period Instruments in a Museum Gallery
Film | Wicked (2024): Broadway Fantasy Musical Adaptation with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz. Elphaba, a young woman, is misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, and she has yet to discover her true power. And Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, has yet to find her true heart. Director: John M. Chu Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum Cynthia Erivo is a British actor and singer. She's appeared both on stage and on screen, and has been nominated for an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award (EGOT), winning the Emmy, Grammy, and Tony. As a solo singer, she has released one album. Ariana Grande is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known for her solo singing career. She has acted on Broadway, television, and film. Wicked is the first feature film in which she has played a significant role. She has two Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, ten MTV Video Music Awards, and thirty-seven Guinness World Records. For her role in Wicked, she was nominated for an Oscar. Short film discussion to follow.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 14
1:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Free

Films, November 14, 2025, 11/14/2025, Wicked (2024): Broadway Fantasy Musical Adaptation with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
Tour | Explore One of New York's Iconic Buildings
Designed to inspire, building highlights include: The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace in Midtown A dramatic "Long Room" with 42-foot-high atrium offering five levels of open, browsable book stacks Commissioned public art celebrating creativity and curiosity    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 14
2:30 pm
to 3:30 pm
Free

Tours, November 14, 2025, 11/14/2025, Explore One of New York's Iconic Buildings
Play | Maggie at the Middle of the Mess: Family Friendly Performance (In Person AND Online!)
No matter how often she's told to do it, Maggie Martin can't seem to start cleaning her disaster of a room! She'd rather go exploring in an amazing homemade digging vehicle, along with her loyal robot co-pilot. But even the formidable power of Maggie's imagination can't keep the clutter out, as she travels deep into the bowels of her bedroom and discovers lost treasures, forgotten homework, and other strange phenomena. With nowhere to go but down, how can Maggie ever make her way out of the mess? Playwright & Director: Dan Jones For ages 7-10, but all are welcome!    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 14
4:30 pm
Free

Plays, November 14, 2025, 11/14/2025, Maggie at the Middle of the Mess: Family Friendly Performance (In Person AND Online!)
Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum
Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 14
5:00 pm
to 10:00 pm
Free

Museumss, November 14, 2025, 11/14/2025, Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum
Performance | Multi-Arts Showcase: Short Films, Live Music, Poetry, Dance, & More
This student-produced arts showcase features original songs, short films, visual art, poetry, dance, a short play, and more. Come watch the show and hang out with the artists.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 14
5:30 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free

Performances, November 14, 2025, 11/14/2025, Multi-Arts Showcase: Short Films, Live Music, Poetry, Dance, & More
Gallery Talk | Art in Focus: Slow Observance and Conversation
Take a moment to slow down and connect with a single work of art through guided observation and group discussion. No background in art is needed--just curiosity and openness. This relaxed, welcoming program invites all adult learners to engage deeply with one piece at a time. Note: Space is limited; first-come, first-served. Stickers are distributed 15 minutes before the program starts.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 14
6:30 pm
to 7:30 pm
Free

Gallery Talks, November 14, 2025, 11/14/2025, Art in Focus: Slow Observance and Conversation
Screening | Dance Critics Present Ballerina Suzanne Farrell's Filmed Performances
Former New York Times dance critic Alastair Macaulay presents a selection of live film footage of the ballerina Suzanne Farrell in George Balanchine's choreography, showing both her versatility and her unpredictability. He will be joined by Robert Greskovic, dance critic of The Wall Street Journal.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 14
7:00 pm
to 8:30 pm
Free

Screenings, November 14, 2025, 11/14/2025, Dance Critics Present Ballerina Suzanne Farrell's Filmed Performances
Concert | Jamon Maple: An African American Balladeer's Journey into Korean Song
Before I Knew the Words is a solo concert experience tracing Jamon Maple's real-life transformation from curious listener to viral sensation, becoming one of the most unexpected yet beloved interpreters of Korean song. With breathtaking vocals, intimate storytelling, and a voice that lives between worlds, Jamon invites the audience into a musical pilgrimage--one that led a Black American artist to find his soul's home in a language he didn't speak, but somehow always knew. Through timeless Korean ballads, personal reflection, and original music, this evening is more than a performance -- it's a spiritual homecoming, a celebration of cultural connection, and a reminder that sometimes, the music finds us. When Jamon Maple first heard a Korean ballad echoing from a friend's apartment in New York City, he didn't understand a single word -- but something in the sound shattered him open. What began as a moment of unexpected resonance would ignite a journey across languages, cultures, and continents. He is an American tenor, educator, and cultural ambassador whose artistry transcends borders. From Carnegie Hall to Korean national television, he has earned international recognition for performances that unite classical, contemporary, and world music traditions through powerful storytelling and cross-cultural connection.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 14
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, November 14, 2025, 11/14/2025, Jamon Maple: An African American Balladeer's Journey into Korean Song
Classical Music | Classical Saxophone Concert
A program honoring Elise Hall (1853-1924), the pioneering Boston saxophonist whose visionary commissions shaped early classical saxophone repertoire. The concert features works by composers Denis Bedard, Jean Hure, and Gabriel Grovlez, along with contemporary pieces inspired by Hall's influence. A Meet the Artists reception will follow the performance.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 14
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, November 14, 2025, 11/14/2025, Classical Saxophone Concert
Classical Music | Modern Works for Saxophone & Organ
The Classical Saxophone Project Orchestra honors Elise Hall, the pioneering patron who commissioned some of the earliest classical works for the saxophone, with music by Denis Bedard, Helene Rasquier, Gabriel Grovlez, and the the NYC premier (world premiere in 1917) of Jean Hure's Andante. Featuring organist David Johnson and the Babel Saxophone Quartet.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 14
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, November 14, 2025, 11/14/2025, Modern Works for Saxophone & Organ
Play | Fairview: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Comedy
Beverly needs her mother's birthday party to be perfect, but nothing is going to plan. Jasmine is drinking, Dayton is happily unhelpful, Keisha is a teenager, Tyrone is MIA, the radio is going off, and other people's opinions are intruding on everything! Playwright: Jackie Sibblies Drury Director: Jasminn Johnson Cast: Lola Fadiran, Bryce-David King, Shannon Fish, Anita Parrott, Ayla Decaire, Nick Rossi, Brianna DeMilio, Jeff Parkinson    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 14
8:00 pm
Free

Plays, November 14, 2025, 11/14/2025, Fairview: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Comedy

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 15
12:00 pm
to 1:30 pm
Free

Park Walks, November 15, 2025, 11/15/2025, Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park
Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 15
2:00 pm
to 5:30 pm
Free

Concerts, November 15, 2025, 11/15/2025, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
Classical Music | Music on the Water: Beethoven's Violin Sonatas
Mark Peskanov, violin, and Sara Davis Buechner, piano, play three of Beethoven's sonmatas. All Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Program: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12, no. 1 Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30, no. 3 Sonata for Violin and Piano No 9 in A Major, op. 47, "Kreutzer"    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 15
2:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 15, 2025, 11/15/2025, Music on the Water: Beethoven's Violin Sonatas
Dancing | Giving Thanks to the Women of Salsa
Celebrate the power and rhythm of women in salsa with an energetic performance by an all-women orchestra. Experience vibrant melodies, infectious grooves, and an evening that invites everyone to hit the dance floor and join the celebration of music and movement.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 15
4:00 pm
Free

Dancings, November 15, 2025, 11/15/2025, Giving Thanks to the Women of Salsa
Concert | Creole Singer-Songwriter Brings Soulful Soundscape to the Stage
Experience the soulful soundscape of Natie, a Creole musician and singer-songwriter from Reunion Island whose music explores identity, migration, and the search for home. After touring the world as part of Beyonce and Jay-Z's band in 2018, Natie launched her solo career with the music video "Identity" and debut EP, In the Key of Fall. Her work blends languages, traditions, and genres to reflect the richness and complexity of being Creole (mixed-race) and uprooted with authenticity and emotional depth. She has graced stages from Lincoln Center's 100 Years 100 Women project and Global Fest with the Ragini Ensemble to SummerStage with Ganavya and the 20th anniversary of Reunion's Sakifo Festival. Enjoy an intimate evening of song and storytelling as Natie shares her deeply personal journey through music -- a celebration of belonging that crosses borders and builds bridges.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 15
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 15, 2025, 11/15/2025, Creole Singer-Songwriter Brings Soulful Soundscape to the Stage

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Museums | A Day of Interactive Math Exploration
Enjoy a day of hands-on discovery in a space where math comes alive through play and imagination. Explore interactive exhibits and creative activities for all ages. Note: Admission is first-come, first-served, and early arrival is recommended, as capacity is limited.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Nov 16
10:00 am
to 1:00 pm
Free

Museumss, November 16, 2025, 11/16/2025, A Day of Interactive Math Exploration
Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions
The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Nov 16
11:00 am
to 5:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required

Museumss, November 16, 2025, 11/16/2025, Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions
Workshop | Rowing Along the New York City Skyline
Open to all and led by experienced coxswains, these outings take place in stable, traditional Whitehall gigs, offering a hands-on introduction to rowing, teamwork, and river navigation. Sessions include orientation and group rowing excursions lasting 1-3 hours. Participants assist with launching and cleaning the boats. Bring water and sunscreen. Life jackets are provided; a waiver is required for participation.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Nov 16
12:00 pm
to 5:00 pm
Free

Workshops, November 16, 2025, 11/16/2025, Rowing Along the New York City Skyline
Classical Music | Music on the Water: Beethoven's Violin Sonatas
Mark Peskanov, violin, and Sara Davis Buechner, piano, play three of Beethoven's sonmatas. All Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Program: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12, no. 1 Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30, no. 3 Sonata for Violin and Piano No 9 in A Major, op. 47, "Kreutzer"    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Nov 16
2:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 16, 2025, 11/16/2025, Music on the Water: Beethoven's Violin Sonatas
Jazz | Innovative, Diverse Jazz Evening with Local Musicians
Experience an unforgettable evening of innovative jazz rooted in a diverse range of musical traditions with Or Bareket Qt. feat. Joel Ross, Yosvany Terry, and Savannah Harris.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Nov 16
5:00 pm
to 6:45 pm
Free

Concerts, November 16, 2025, 11/16/2025, Innovative, Diverse Jazz Evening with Local Musicians
Classical Music | Organ Works by Felix Mendelssohn & More
Organist Jonghee Yoon performs a series of works by composers from various musical eras. Program: Charles Marie Widor (1844-1937) Symphony No.6 in G minor, Op. 42, No. 2 Herbert Howells (1892-1983) Psalm-Prelude, Set 1, no. 3 Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Organ Sonata in A Major, Op. 65, No. 3 Jeanne Demessieux (1921-1968) Te Deum, Op. 11    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Nov 16
5:15 pm
Free

Concerts, November 16, 2025, 11/16/2025, Organ Works by Felix Mendelssohn & More

Monday, November 17, 2025

Author Reading | Comics & Fiction Author Shares His New Book, Moscow 93 (In Person AND Online!)
Fiction author Jose Alaniz presents his new novel, Moscow 93. Blending horror and farce, Moscow 93 presents Russia in the first decade after communism through the lens of a sordid expat scene. A scene that, one day, exploded into a war zone.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 17
4:00 pm
to 5:30 pm
Free

Author Readings, November 17, 2025, 11/17/2025, Comics & Fiction Author Shares His New Book, Moscow 93 (In Person AND Online!)
Gallery Talk | Fashion and the Unconscious: Nearly 100 Striking Garments Created by McQueen, Kawakubo, Westwood & More
This groundbreaking exhibition explores the cultural history of fashion through the lens of psychoanalysis. Nearly 100 striking garments by designers such as Alexander McQueen, Rei Kawakubo, Vivienne Westwood, and Rick Owens are reinterpreted through themes of the body, sexuality, and the unconscious. This five-year research project delves into how desire is stitched into the fabric of what we wear.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 17
5:30 pm
Free

Gallery Talks, November 17, 2025, 11/17/2025, Fashion and the Unconscious: Nearly 100 Striking Garments Created by McQueen, Kawakubo, Westwood & More
Film | Agnieszka Holland's The Secret Garden (1993): Fantasy Drama Film with Maggie Smith
A young, recently-orphaned girl is sent to England after living in India all of her life. Once there, she begins to explore her new, seemingly-isolated surroundings, and its secrets. Director: Agnieszka Holland Cast: Kate Maberly, Heydon Prowse, Andrew Knott, Maggie Smith. Holland is best known for her films Europa Europa (1990), for which she received a Golden Globe Award as well as an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay nomination,[3] The Secret Garden (1993), Angry Harvest and the Holocaust drama In Darkness, the last two of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.[4][5] In 2017, she received the Alfred Bauer Prize (Silver Bear) for her film Spoor at the Berlin International Film Festival. She is also a four-time winner of the Grand Prix at the Gdynia Film Festival. In 2020, she was elected President of the European Film Academy.[6][7] In 2023, her film Green Border won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 17
6:00 pm
to 7:30 pm
Free

Films, November 17, 2025, 11/17/2025, Agnieszka Holland's The Secret Garden (1993): Fantasy Drama Film with Maggie Smith
Gallery Talk | Chicago and the Rise of the Concrete Skyscraper
Architectural historian Thomas Leslie explores how postwar Chicago shaped the development of high-rise concrete construction. The talk highlights the city's innovations in engineering, materials production, and collaboration between research institutions and industry, showing how concrete, once a craft material, became an industrially engineered solution that challenged the steel industry.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 17
6:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talks, November 17, 2025, 11/17/2025, Chicago and the Rise of the Concrete Skyscraper
Classical Music | The World's Most Important Accordionist Performs Works of Romantic Composer
Dr. William Schimmel discusses Hector Berlioz' body of work and performs Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869) pieces transcribed for accordeon. "The World's Most Important Accordionist, Dr. Schimmel, is an extraordinary man at so many levels. No musician, no scholar under the sun can match the talent, the creativity, the musical knowledge and musical accomplishments of this superman of the world of accordion and music" Accordion Star Magazine    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 17
6:00 pm
to 7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, November 17, 2025, 11/17/2025, The World's Most Important Accordionist Performs Works of Romantic Composer
Lecture | Understanding the Food Painted in Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper
Enjoy a gastro-philosophical and socio-political angle of looking at The Last Supper. In 1494-98, Leonardo da Vinci painted what is arguably the most famous painting of all times, The Last Supper. And he graces the Lord's Table--inevitably a Jewish meal--with dishes of eels, a Renaissance delicacy but clearly a non-kosher food. Why? Italian essayist, editor, translator and award-winning poet Luigi Ballerini explores the context of real food beginning to be painted in Last Suppers in the second half of the 15th century, as a result of the liceity of pleasure, resurrected by Florentine Humanists' reading of Classical Texts (primarily Lucretius and Aristotle), which, in ever larger quantities and surprising varieties, remains a staple of that painterly subject throughout the 16th century. And a hypothesis is formulated about da Vinci's painting that transcends the painter's minimalistic gastronomic interests, as well as his incessant scientific curiosity.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 17
6:30 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free

Lectures, November 17, 2025, 11/17/2025, Understanding the Food Painted in Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Film | Addams Family Values (1993): Supernatural Black Comedy
The Addams Family try to rescue their beloved Uncle Fester from his murderous new love while the children escape summer camp in this superior sequel. Director: Barry Sonnenfeld Cast: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Cusack, Christina Ricci, Carol Kane    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Nov 18
1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Free

Films, November 18, 2025, 11/18/2025, Addams Family Values (1993): Supernatural Black Comedy
Museums | Conversations with Curators: Modern Art
Join Stephanie D'Alessandro, curator and senior research coordinator, for an insider look at select modern artworks, with insights and untold stories. Note: Space is limited; first-come, first-served.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Nov 18
3:00 pm
to 3:30 pm
Free

Museumss, November 18, 2025, 11/18/2025, Conversations with Curators: Modern Art
Book Discussion | The Wrigley Building: Chicago's Iconic Skyscraper
Celebrate the publication of The Wrigley Building: The Making of an Icon with a two-part program exploring Chicago's historic terra-cotta tower. The first session features the book's authors and photographer, who highlight archival research, new photography, and the intertwined stories of William Wrigley Jr. and architect Charles Gerhard Beersman. The second session brings together scholars and artists for a discussion comparing Chicago's Wrigley Building with New York's Woolworth Building, examining their architectural, cultural, and urban significance. Schedule: 5 pm - 6 pm: Session 1 Break 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Session 2 Reception    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Nov 18
5:00 pm
Free

Book Discussions, November 18, 2025, 11/18/2025, The Wrigley Building: Chicago's Iconic Skyscraper
Concert | Stories of the 1930s American Dust Bowl
Hailed by Opera News as "the Anonymous 4 of new music," Quince Ensemble presents a program weaving their family stories into narratives of the 1930s American Dust Bowl. Dedicated to living composers, this virtuoso treble-voice quartet delivers fearless, deeply expressive performances.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Nov 18
6:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 18, 2025, 11/18/2025, Stories of the 1930s American Dust Bowl
Book Discussion | Fashion Designer Shares Her New Book, The Nature of Fashion
Fashion designer and sustainability expert Carry Somers celebrates her new book, The Nature of Fashion, which travels across landscapes and centuries, through myth and memory, tracing the roots of materials and dyes and revealing how the choices we once made shape the world around us today. She will be in conversation with lacemaker and historian Elena Kanagy-Loux, followed by a signing.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Nov 18
6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free

Book Discussions, November 18, 2025, 11/18/2025, Fashion Designer Shares Her New Book, The Nature of Fashion
Concert | Baroque Mysteries and Modern Echoes
Award-winning violinist Nathan Meltzer presents an inventive program featuring Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber's Mystery Sonatas (c.1676), known for their rare Baroque tunings (scordatura). Each sonata is paired with a modern work in standard tuning, offering a striking dialogue between eras. Performed on both period and modern instruments, this concert bridges centuries of sound with remarkable depth and creativity. Note: RSVP does not guarantee entry; coat check is limited.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Nov 18
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 18, 2025, 11/18/2025, Baroque Mysteries and Modern Echoes
Classical Music | An Evening of Classical & Popular Pieces with the New York Mandolin Orchestra
As the New York Mandolin Orchestra enters its second century of music-making, its original concentration on classical music is changing; its members will perform a combination of classical and popular works. Recently, under the baton of Jeffrey Ellenberger, the orchestra's repertoire has expanded to include bluegrass, choro, jazz, folk and ethnic music, and show tunes. Now, under the baton of Yuanlin Chen, the orchestra continues to work in these genres as well as classical music. First known as the New York Freiheit Mandolin Orchestra, New York Mandolin Orchestra was founded by Samuel Firstman and originally affiliated with the Jewish Community newspaper "Freiheit." In all, seven other mandolin orchestras shared the stage with the New York Mandolin Orchestra during the first half of the 20th Century. Their orientation was primarily classical music. In the 1980s, as their members aged or moved from the metropolitan area, these orchestras dwindled. Their remaining members migrated to the New York Mandolin Orchestra, which continues to make music to this day.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Nov 18
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, November 18, 2025, 11/18/2025, An Evening of Classical & Popular Pieces with the New York Mandolin Orchestra

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Book Discussion | Writers Discuss James Baldwin's Life & Legacy (In Person AND Online!)
The author of a new biography of James Baldwin, Nicholas Boggs, speaks with New York Times columnist John McWhorter. Baldwin: A Love Story, the first major biography of James Baldwin in three decades, reveals how profoundly the writer's personal relationships shaped his life and work. Nicholas Boggs shows how Baldwin drew on the complex forces within these relationships -- cultural, political, artistic, and erotic -- and alchemized them into novels, essays, and plays that spoke truth to power, indelibly impacting the Civil Rights Movement and Black and queer literary history. Boggs speaks about the revealing new biography with John McWhorter, a columnist for The New York Times, author of the bestselling Nine Nasty Words and Woke Racism, and professor of linguistics at Columbia University.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Nov 19
6:30 pm
Free

Book Discussions, November 19, 2025, 11/19/2025, Writers Discuss James Baldwin's Life & Legacy (In Person AND Online!)

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Film | Ironweed (1987): Drama Film with Jack Nicholson & Meryl Streep
A man, whose infant son died when he dropped him, becomes a drunk drifting from job to job to get money for booze and a place to stay. Director: Hector Babenco Cast: Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe, Fred Gwynne, Diane Venora, Tom Waits Jack Nicholson is an American retired actor and filmmaker. Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Throughout his five-decade career he received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He also received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award in 1994 and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2001. Meryl Streep is an American actress. Often described as "the best actress of her generation," Streep is known for her versatility and accent adaptability. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over four decades, including a record 21 Academy Award nominations, winning three, and a record 33 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning eight.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Nov 20
1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Free

Films, November 20, 2025, 11/20/2025, Ironweed (1987): Drama Film with Jack Nicholson & Meryl Streep
Jazz | Avant-Garde Jazz Ensemble: Reeds and Percussion
Experience the Blue Reality Quartet, an avant-garde ensemble, joined by notable guest trumpeter Ted Daniel. Known for their impressionistic explorations and democratic interplay, this quartet blends reeds and percussion into intricate, expressive performances. With decades of experience and collaborations among its members, the group delivers a rich, immersive journey through free and creative music.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Nov 20
2:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 20, 2025, 11/20/2025, Avant-Garde Jazz Ensemble: Reeds and Percussion
Opening Reception | Light Echoes: Interactive 4D Light Sculpture
Experience a dazzling new interactive light installation where voices shape color, motion, and multidimensional forms. Drawing on the symmetries of the four-dimensional sphere, this dynamic sculpture responds to speech and song, creating vibrant patterns that unfold in real time and reveal a world beyond the familiar three dimensions.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Nov 20
6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free

Opening Receptions, November 20, 2025, 11/20/2025, Light Echoes: Interactive 4D Light Sculpture
Film | Day of Wrath (1943): Classic Danish Drama Film from Carl Theodor Dreyer
The young wife of an aging priest falls in love with his son amidst the horror of a merciless witch hunt in 17th-century Denmark. Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer Cast: Thorkild Roose, Lisbeth Movin, Sigrid Neiiendam, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Albert Hoeberg Carl Theodor Dreyer was a Danish film director and screenwriter. Widely considered one of the greatest filmmakers in history, his movies are noted for emotional austerity and slow, stately pacing, frequent themes of social intolerance, the inseparability of fate and death, and the power of evil in earthly life. His 1928 movie, The Passion of Joan of Arc, is considered to be one of the greatest of all time, renowned for its cinematography and use of close-ups.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Nov 20
6:00 pm
to 7:30 pm
Free

Films, November 20, 2025, 11/20/2025, Day of Wrath (1943): Classic Danish Drama Film from Carl Theodor Dreyer
Staged Reading | The Empty Shell of War: Holocaust Memory and Survival in Belarus by Award Winning Playwright (In Person AND Online!)
Responding to Holocaust denial in Belarus, Andrei Kureichik's The Empty Shell of War follows a young Jewish girl from a Belarusian shtetl through the horrors of World War II to her postwar life. This staged reading includes live music composed and performed by D. Zisl Slepovitch, followed by a discussion with the playwright and artistic team.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Nov 20
7:00 pm
Free

Staged Readings, November 20, 2025, 11/20/2025, The Empty Shell of War: Holocaust Memory and Survival in Belarus by Award Winning Playwright (In Person AND Online!)

Friday, November 21, 2025

Screening | Duse, the Greatest (2024): Italian Documentary on Legendary Actress Eleonora Duse (+ Q&A)
On the 100th anniversary of the death of Eleonora Duse, Sonia Bergamasco takes us on an investigation into the actress who forever changed her profession, inspiring Lee Strasberg, the founder of the Actors Studio, and subsequent generations of actors. How can a woman of whom only one silent film and a few photos and portraits remain still be so influential? La Divina beyond the myth. Director: Sonia Bergamasco In Italian with English subtitles. Followed by a Q&A with the film's editor Federico Palmerini and a video message by director Sonia Bergamasco    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 21
6:30 pm
to 8:30 pm
Free

Screenings, November 21, 2025, 11/21/2025, Duse, the Greatest (2024): Italian Documentary on Legendary Actress Eleonora Duse (+ Q&A)
Classical Music | Pieces by Composers from the 15C Through oday. (In Person AND Online!)
Performed by the faculty members of the Manhattan School of Music. Program: Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) Sonata in F Minor Bernard Garfield (1924-2025) Poeme Philipp Friedrich Boddecker (1607-1683) Sonata Sopra "La Monica" Josquin des Prez (c. 1450-1455-1521) Selected Motets Jeff Scott Elegy for Innocence Amanda Harberg (1973-) Trio (World Premiere)    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Nov 21
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, November 21, 2025, 11/21/2025, Pieces by Composers from the 15C Through oday. (In Person AND Online!)

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Concert | Tribute to the Queen of Salsa: A Night of Celia Cruz
Celebrate the incomparable Celia Cruz with an electrifying night of live music and dance. Experience her timeless hits brought to life by Grammy-nominated pianist, arranger, and vocalist Ariacne Trujillo, joined by acclaimed concert pianist Dr. Jelena Cingara.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 22
6:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Tribute to the Queen of Salsa: A Night of Celia Cruz
Concert | Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Performs Songs of Soul, Heritage, & Virtuosity
Haitian-American singer-songwriter and actor Malou Beauvoir brings the vibrant rhythms and spirituality of Haiti to life through her acclaimed album, Spiritwalker, and award-winning single, "Nwaye". Malou brings on a powerful evening where she blends soul, heritage, and virtuosity into a performance that bridges cultures and celebrates the transformative power of music.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Nov 22
6:30 pm
Free

Concerts, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Performs Songs of Soul, Heritage, & Virtuosity

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Classical Music | Metropolitan Opera Singer Joins Chamber Musicians To Perform J.S. Bach & More
Soprano Kearstin Piper Brown joins Bach Vespers as the featured soloist in "Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht," fresh off performances with the Metropolitan Opera and the Run AMOC festival at Lincoln Center. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Orchestral Suite in D Major, BWV 1068: I. Overture Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) In dich hab ich gehoffet J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Cantata 52 "Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht" Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612) Magnificat quinti toni Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Praeludium in E Major, BuxWV 141    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Nov 23
5:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 23, 2025, 11/23/2025, Metropolitan Opera Singer Joins Chamber Musicians To Perform J.S. Bach & More

Monday, November 24, 2025

Concert | Broadway Classics & Berlioz's Song Cycle: songs inspired by the night
Mezzo-soprano Gabrielle Barkidjija is joined by pianist Haerin Kim for a recital that features songs inspired by the night, including Berlioz's luminous Les nuits d'ete, and Broadway classics.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Nov 24
5:00 pm
Free

Concerts, November 24, 2025, 11/24/2025, Broadway Classics & Berlioz's Song Cycle: songs inspired by the night

Monday, December 1, 2025

Classical Music | Critically Acclaimed Musicians Perform Beethoven & More for Violin and Piano
Critically acclaimed violinist Jennifer Koh, who is known to "hop among repertory staples and world premieres with stunning ease" (New York Times), is joined by her longtime recital partner, Thomas Sauer, piano. Program: Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Violin Sonata, Op. 12, No. 1 Vijay Iyer (1971-) Bridgetower Fantasy Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Violin Sonata, Op. 47, "Kreutzer"    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Dec 1
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, December 01, 2025, 12/01/2025, Critically Acclaimed Musicians Perform Beethoven & More for Violin and Piano

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Party | Annual Tree Lighting in the Park (In Person AND Online!)
Enjoy this annual holiday tree lighting in the park, with performances on ice, singing, and more! Entry will begin around 4pm on a first come, first served basis.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Dec 2
5:30 pm
to 7:00 pm
Free

Partys, December 02, 2025, 12/02/2025, Annual Tree Lighting in the Park (In Person AND Online!)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Workshop | Learn Holiday Decorating & Entertaining Ideas from an Expert
Event designer Rebecca Gardner will share holiday decorating and entertaining ideas, and sign copies of her debut book, A Screaming Blast. Gardner is the founder and creative director of Houses & Parties based in Savannah, Georgia, and New York City. She has been named a top event designer by Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Her design work has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, T Magazine, Town & Country, and The Financial Times.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Dec 3
12:30 pm
Free

Workshops, December 03, 2025, 12/03/2025, Learn Holiday Decorating & Entertaining Ideas from an Expert
Festival | Famous NYC Tree Lighting Ceremony (In Person AND Online!)
After being wrapped with more than 50,000 multi-colored, energy efficient LED lights and crowned with a Swarovski star, the Rockefeller Christmas Tree will be lit during the live broadcast "Christmas in Rockefeller Center."    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Dec 3
7:00 pm
to 10:00 pm
Free

Festivals, December 03, 2025, 12/03/2025, Famous NYC Tree Lighting Ceremony (In Person AND Online!)

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Festival | Holiday Lights Festivities (Carol Singing, Food, & A Visit from Santa)
Kick-off the holiday season with the illumination of the Battery Park City Holiday Tree. The festive evening features lively carols, beverages and treats, and many special guest appearances including PS / IS 276 Advance Chorus, BMCC Downtown Chorus, and a visit from you-know-who! This year's toy collection benefits Stockings with Care. Unwrapped gifts can be brought to the celebration.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Dec 4
6:00 pm
to 7:30 pm
Free

Festivals, December 04, 2025, 12/04/2025, Holiday Lights Festivities (Carol Singing, Food, & A Visit from Santa)

Friday, December 5, 2025

Discussion | Learn about the Legacy of NYC's Famous Restaurant: Delmonico's
Max Tucci, author of The Delmonico Way and a third-generation partner, joins Carl Raymond of The Gilded Gentleman podcast to share stories of holiday feasts and the legacy of America's first great restaurant: Delmonico's. Welcome to Delmonico's--the legendary New York restaurant that once hosted presidents, celebrities, and the city's elite, including the Astors, Schermerhorns, and van Rensselaers. Known for its opulent "Patriarch Balls" and cuisine hailed by Harper's Weekly as "an agency of civilization," Delmonico's set the standard for fine dining. Make a reservation in the dining room to sample special Delmonico-themed dishes and cocktails.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Dec 5
6:30 pm
Free

Discussions, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Learn about the Legacy of NYC's Famous Restaurant: Delmonico's
Concert | Award-Winning Musician Hosts Spiritual Song Circle & Dance party
Award-winning vocalist, composer, and cultural worker Imani Uzuri leads the Mosaic Sacred Song Circle and PraiseHouse Dance Party, a curated celebration of healing, communal singing, and joyous movement. The whole community is invited to join in: bring your voice, your tambourines, and wear your dancing shoes! The very special guest DJ will be announced soon. Uzuri composes, performs, and creates interdisciplinary works for theater, experimental opera, ritual performance, chorale, chamber ensemble, sound-art, and film. These projects often deal with themes of ancestral memory, magical realism, liminality, Black American vernacular culture, spirituality, and landscape. Uzuri has been commissioned by Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, The Ford Foundation, Harvard Fromm Players, and Chamber Music of America. She has also performed at international venues and festivals including Park Avenue Armory, Moldejazz Festival, and Carnegie Hall. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Dec 5
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Award-Winning Musician Hosts Spiritual Song Circle & Dance party

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Workshop | Sing-a-Long to Festive Tunes with the NY Philharmonic
Get into the holiday spirit with this music event, a joyful, participatory sing-along of hymns and carols led by Members from the New York Philharmonic and members of The Unsung Collective. This festive gathering celebrates the power of community singing to spark joy, foster connection, and elevate wellbeing--highlighting how shared musical experiences can support mental health, bringing greater meaning to special times of the year.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Dec 6
1:00 pm
Free

Workshops, December 06, 2025, 12/06/2025, Sing-a-Long to Festive Tunes with the NY Philharmonic
Performance | Broadway Musicians Perform Original Selections from a New Fairytale Musical
Composer, lyricist, and performer Miranda Ferriss Jones invites audiences behind the curtain of her new musical, The Precipice, a dark original fairytale about two girls from opposite worlds whose friendship becomes the greatest threat to an oppressive society. In this intimate salon-style evening, Jones will perform selections from The Precipice with a small band of Broadway's finest musicians, joined by guest stars from her Collective--including artists such as Lorna Courtney, Nasia Thomas, and Eleri Ward. Get the rare chance to hear Jones sing her own songs, share the stories behind them, and invite the audience into the creative process of building a new musical. The Precipice tells the story of Iris and Polly, daughters of the Goddess of Dreams, Lady Midnight. Sent to Earth to inspire a broken society, Polly embodies the dark side of the moon and Iris the light. Separated and raised under vastly different circumstances, the sisters reunite as teenagers and must fight to preserve their identities and their bond in a world determined to stifle them. The show asks the urgent question: "What will you do when they come for your wildness?" There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Dec 6
7:30 pm
Free

Performances, December 06, 2025, 12/06/2025, Broadway Musicians Perform Original Selections from a New Fairytale Musical

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Lesson | Holiday Dessert Talk with Celebrity Chef
Just in time for the winter holidays! Learn how to make a delicious, holiday dessert with Chef-Instructor Pauline Balboa Pelea from the Institute of Culinary Education. Try a sample and get some tips and tricks on how to make your own at home.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Dec 9
6:00 pm
to 7:30 pm
Free

Lessons, December 09, 2025, 12/09/2025, Holiday Dessert Talk with Celebrity Chef

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Cabaret | Broadway Entertainer Performs Diverse Show: From Musical Theater Classics to Contemporary Cuban Salsa
Renowned for her spotlight turn as the lead in the Broadway touring company of Funny Girl, Katerina McCrimmon stars in the cabaret show, Naked. Following sold-out runs of Naked at Joe's Pub, McCrimmon, Musical Director Ben Moss, and Director Henry Gainza present a selection of songs spanning musical theatre classics to contemporary Cuban salsa. A proud YoungArts winner and U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, McCrimmon has been called "the next greatest star" with a "once-in-a-generation voice" by Entertainment Weekly. True to her Miami roots, Katerina promises to bring the heat for this one-night-only event, guaranteed to warm even the coldest New York night! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Dec 11
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, December 11, 2025, 12/11/2025, Broadway Entertainer Performs Diverse Show: From Musical Theater Classics to Contemporary Cuban Salsa

Friday, December 12, 2025

Concert | Orquesta Broadway Performs Latin Dance Tunes: Mambo, Pachanga, Salsa, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Latin band Orquesta Broadway performs a medley of dance music for the audience to enjoy. Formed in NYC in 1962, Orquesta Broadway emerged as one of the most important and enduring charanga ensembles in the U.S. At a time when Latin music was flourishing in the city, the group distinguished itself with the elegance, swing, and Cuban-rooted authenticity of its charanga format. Inspired by traditional Cuban charanga orchestras, founders Eddy and Rudy sought to preserve the spirit of danzon, cha-cha-cha, and pachanga while adapting them to the vibrant energy of New York's Latin music scene. The band quickly became a staple of the city's Latin dance circuit, performing in clubs like the Palladium and in dancehalls where mambo, pachanga, and Latin jazz were in high demand. For more than five decades, Orquesta Broadway has toured internationally, bringing charanga to Europe, Latin America, and beyond. Today, Orquesta Broadway stands as a living legacy of Cuban dance music in New York. The band continues to embody the vitality of charanga music and its unique place in Latin music history. There are three ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon. 3. The event will also be streamed live for free at the link provided.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Dec 12
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, December 12, 2025, 12/12/2025, Orquesta Broadway Performs Latin Dance Tunes: Mambo, Pachanga, Salsa, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Classical Music | Baroque Works by J.S. Bach & Others for Choir and Orchestra (In Person AND Online!)
Former Artistic Director of Netherlands Bach Society Shunske Sato, regularly featured as soloist and conductor with orchestras around the world, leads the Bach Vespers Choir and Orchestra's largest ensemble of the 58th season. Program: Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Praeludium in C Major, BuxWV 136 Melchior Vulpius (c. 1570-1615) Jerusalem Gaudes J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Magnificat, BWV 243 Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Praeludium in F Major, BuxWV 145    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Dec 14
5:00 pm
Free

Concerts, December 14, 2025, 12/14/2025, Baroque Works by J.S. Bach & Others for Choir and Orchestra (In Person AND Online!)

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Cabaret | Burlesque Nutcracker Parody Show
This event showcases burlesque at its finest: empowered, illustrious, and fierce. Set in an NYC apartment on Christmas Eve, The New York Nutcracker is a parody of the beloved classic holiday ballet, using burlesque, shadow puppetry, comedy, and dance that is sure to make you laugh and fill you with the holiday spirit. Prepare to be dazzled by Pearls Daily, one of NYC's most in-demand showgirls, dubbed "the It Girl of Burlesque," New York City's leading puppetry theater Foreshadow, choreography by Peekaboo Pointe, and a cornucopia of the most exciting and creative burlesque artists working today! Please note: This performance contains partial nudity and other adult themes. Audience discretion is advised. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Dec 18
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, December 18, 2025, 12/18/2025, Burlesque Nutcracker Parody Show

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Classical Music | Music on the Water: J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations for Piano
Steven Beck, piano, performs J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations.
    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Dec 20
2:00 pm
Free

Concerts, December 20, 2025, 12/20/2025, Music on the Water: J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations for Piano

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Classical Music | Music on the Water: Ensemble Works by Vivaldi, Rossini, & More
Mark Peskanov, violin, and the Semplice Players perform a series of pieces by composers of various musical eras. Program: Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) Sonata No. 3 in C Major Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) The Four Seasons Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908) Zigeunerweisen    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Dec 27
2:00 pm
Free

Concerts, December 27, 2025, 12/27/2025, Music on the Water: Ensemble Works by Vivaldi, Rossini, & More
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