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Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City!
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Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, October 16, 2026!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
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Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
October 16, 2026. Free shows, concerts, movies, tours are New York (NYC) best kept secret! New York City never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.
New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).
So do not wot till tomorrow, start using these unique New York City opportunities today, October 16, 2026!
Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, October 16, 2026!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
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Free things to do, free events that take place in the City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (October 16, 2026) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!
In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
Join the Club!
Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
Join the Club!
Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
Join the Club!
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!
Let New York City surprise, stimulate, entertain and excite you! Read More
Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides:
- free concerts in NYC
- free movies in NYC
- free jazz in NYC
- free poetry readings in NYC
- free tours/hikes in NYC
- free city walks in NYC
- free Yoga /Tai Chi in NYC
- fairs and parades in NYC
- free theater in NYC
- free tickets to concerts, theater and dance performances in NYC
'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).
Editor's Picks
67 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Friday, October 16, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Morning Yoga on the Plaza
Start your morning off balanced and refreshed with a yoga class led by local yoga instructors Mariah and Frances. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:30 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Tai Chi (Outdoors)
Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:30 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Festival | Discover NYC Behind the Scenes: 300+ Places to Explore! Hidden Spaces, Untold Stories! Explore the Extraordinary!
Discover the spaces of New York City that you've never had access to before--across all five boroughs! This weekend-long festival unlocks over 300 destinations across the city for special tours and activities. Enjoy visits to major new projects, explore neighborhoods in a new way, and discover why the city looks and works the way it does. Take a look at new buildings transforming the skyline, step inside infrastructure facilities keeping the city running, explore parks offering respite, discover state-of-the-art performance spaces, visit manufacturing workshops, browse private collections, and much more. Many museums, monuments, arts spaces, historical societies, architectural projects, and more are open for visitors. Many festival experiences are Drop-In--no tickets needed. Some require tickets for space or security reasons. Ticketing opens on October 3 at 12 pm.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free for drop-in...
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Museums | Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum
Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum examines the significant influence of posters on society and culture, and how they are adapted for modern use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it offers a space for inquiry for anyone interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the goal of enhancing design literacy among the general public.
Works explore:
mass communication and persuasion
the intersection of art and commerce
control of the public domain
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Screening | International Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis, Golf, & Movie
Today's Schedule:
10:00am - 2:00pm Tennis- Courtside Live: ATP/WTA Tournament Coverage
2:00pm - 5:00pm Golf- PGA Tour Champions, 2026 SAS Championship
6:00pm - 8:00pm Fall Movie Night: Wicked
*Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Workout for All
Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:30 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum
The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. They typically have guided tours at 2 pm.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, reservation required
free, reservation required
Workshop | Autumnal Pumpkin Origami
Make a fall themed origami shaped like a pumpkin, or bring your own project to work on!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Discussion | Weill Cornell Ob-Gyn Discusses Women's Health through Age
Susan Loeb-Zeitlin, M.D., FACOG, explores the role of hormones during midlife, including common changes women may experience and how these shifts can affect overall health and well-being, as well as how they can be treated. More About Hormones: Midlife Women Hormonal changes are a natural part of midlife for women, with shifts in estrogen and other hormones potentially affecting sleep, mood, energy, metabolism, bone health and overall well-being. Understanding these changes and the range of symptoms that may accompany them can help women make informed decisions about their health and explore strategies for managing symptoms and supporting healthy aging.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, registration required
free, registration required
Film | Good Valley Stories (2025): Spanish Documentary
On the outskirts of Barcelona, Vallbona is an enclave bordered by a river, railway tracks, and a highway. Antonio, the son of Catalan workers, has been growing flowers here for nearly 90 years. He’s been joined by Makome, Norma, Tatiana, coming from everywhere... To the rhythm of music, forbidden swims, and budding romances, a poetic form of resistance emerges against the urban, social, and identity conflicts of the world. Director: José Luis Guerin
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:30 am
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | Organ Works by J.S. Bach in a Beautiful Church (In Person AND Online!)
Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:20 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Film | Days of Wine and Roses (1962): Classic Romantic Drama
An alcoholic marries a young woman and systematically addicts her to booze so that they can share his "passion" together. Director: Blake Edwards Cast: Jack Lemmon, Lee Remick, Charles Bickford, Jack Klugman, Alan Hewitt Short film discussion to follow.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Artmaking on the Plaza with a Professional Artist
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Jazz | Live Lunchtime Tunes
Enjoy an afternoon featuring Columbia students playing jazz music.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends
Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Film | Rosemary's Baby (1968): Classic Psychological Horror Film with Mia Farrow & John Cassavetes
A young woman living in an old New York City apartment building becomes pregnant following a horrible nightmare, and begins to fear the worst for her unborn child while suspecting that she is surrounded by evil. Director: Roman Polanski Cast: Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer, Maurice Evans, Ralph Bellamy Mia Farrow is an award-winning American actress, singer, and humanitarian. Farrow has appeared in nearly 50 films, and has won a Golden Globe and been nominated for multiple BAFTAs and a Tony. She's also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador who advocates for children in conflict zones. John Cassavetes was an American filmmaker and actor. He began as an actor in film and television before helping to pioneer modern American independent cinema as a writer and director, often self-financing, producing, and distributing his own films. He received nominations for three Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and an Emmy Award.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, 1 drink...
free, 1 drink...
Book Discussion | Anthropologist Shares Her New Nonfiction Title, Creative Ozone: Inside Westbeth’s Legendary Artist Community
Miriam Chaiken offers an intimate look at Westbeth Artists Housing, the legendary residence that shaped New York culture for more than 50 years. In 1970, the former Bell Telephone Laboratories in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village was transformed into Westbeth—an experiment in urban renewal that became the world’s largest and longest-running artists’ residence. From legendary photographer Diane Arbus to avant-garde theater pioneers like Joseph Chaikin and Gloria Miguel, Westbeth nurtured some of the most influential voices in contemporary art. In her book, Creative Ozone, Miriam Chaiken brings an anthropological perspective to her history of this groundbreaking community, where three of her family members lived. She draws on intimate interviews with multiple generations of Westbeth residents to explore how a former industrial building became a home for artists, creativity, and collaboration.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Film | Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (1980): Psychological Horror Film with Jack Nicholson & Shelley Duvall
A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future. Director: Stanley Kubrick Cast: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, Danny Lloyd Stanley Kubrick was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and photographer. Widely considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, his films were nearly all adaptations of novels or short stories, spanning a number of genres and gaining recognition for their intense attention to detail, innovative cinematography, extensive set design, and dark humor. While many of Kubrick's films were controversial and initially received mixed reviews upon release, most were nominated for Academy Awards, Golden Globes, or BAFTA Awards, and underwent critical re-evaluations. 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. Shelley Duvall was an American actress and producer widely known for her portrayal of distinctive, often eccentric characters. In the 1980s, Duvall became famous for her leading roles, which include Olive Oyl in Altman's live-action feature version of Popeye (1980) and Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's horror film The Shining (1980).
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Discussion | Writer, Scholar, & Artist on the Afterlives of Colonialism & Political Violence across Haiti and Its Diaspora.
Edwidge Danticat, Dantaé Garee Elliott, and Manuel Mathieu discuss their practices of engaging memory, migration, and history.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Workshop | Accessing NYC Health Insurance
Representatives from NY State of Health, the official health plan marketplace from NYS Department of Health, will share updates on recent policy changes and outline coverage options in New York City.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Workshop | Multidisciplinary Artist Explores Black Interiority, Diaspora, & Collective Reflection through Sonic Activation
James Allister Sprang offers an immersive listening environment. This program invites audiences to experience listening as both a creative and communal practice.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Movie in a Park | Wicked (2024): Broadway Fantasy Musical Adaptation with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande (Outdoors)
Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads. Director: Jon M. Chu Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, 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. Complimentary popcorn for all guests. Doors open one hour before the start time of the movie.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Discussion | Exploring the Idea of the Horizon & Disapora
Dejá Aaliyah Belardo joins artist Firelei Báez and writer and curator Gervais Marsh to discuss a site of movement, imagination, belonging, and artistic possibility across the Caribbean and its global diasporas.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Museums | Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum
This museum is an assemblage of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints inside a historic building. Registration opens 7 days in advance & does sell out.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Book Discussion | National Book Critics Circle Award Winning Author & Editor of Bestsellers in Conversation
A conversation with Yahdon Israel and Claudia Rankine. The event will conclude with a reception/signing with books for sale. Yahdon Israel is a cultural steward, editor, and educator who helps cultural figures and institutions transform important ideas into lasting public impact. After more than five years as a Senior Editor at Simon & Schuster, where he edited award-winning and bestselling books, he founded The Compound Collective, a cultural strategy agency that partners with authors, artists, athletes, nonprofits, and cultural institutions to engineer cultural impact. Claudia Rankine is the author of eight books, including Just Us: An American Conversation, Citizen: An American Lyric, and Don’t Let Me Be Lonely: An American Lyric.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Museums | Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum
This special, all-ages evening celebrates the art and the city. Explore in the galleries, get creative with drop-in drawing sessions, and see a film in the theaters. Museum stores and cafe will be open, too, so you can grab a bite, get drinks, or shop for unique design objects. Free for New York State residents but must be reserved in advance (up to two adults), and are subject to availability and proof of residency. Tickets are released one week in advance.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
free for New...
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Workshop | Pilates in the Park
Club Pilates leads a series of controlled movements that emphasize proper form and breathing techniques to strengthen and improve flexibility in the core, back, and lower body. For ages 16+.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Watercolor Painting Session with Jazzy Tunes
An hour of watercolor painting while listening to jazz. No formal experience is required. Watercolor painting supplies will be supplied, but the activity is self-instructed.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Opening Reception | Sun Water Sky: Solo Painting Exhibition between Abstraction & Representation
New works by EJ Hauser. Inspired by natural phenomena, guided by a process that begins with drawing, and mindful of the act of observation, Hauser makes paintings that fluidly exist between abstraction and representation, combining the graphic symbolism of repeated motifs with the gestural language of poetry. Mostly intimate in scale, the paintings in this exhibition invite close viewing, an immersive concentration which effectively “opens the imagination to something vast” according to Hauser. This act of beholding is central to the work. For Stars Reflected, Hauser recalls the magical experience of falling asleep in the studio and waking up in the night to the sight of the calm creek outside their window, perfectly reflecting the celestial sky. It is believed that ancient Mayan astronomers may have created still pools of water to observe the heavens, a kind of liquid mirror, that allows one to look down in order to look up.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Opening Reception | Vessels: Multi-Artist Exhibition
A continuation of the artist's obsession with converting basic objects of life and labor into still lives that do not sit still, the exhibition presents a semi-simple set of containers. From within vases, studio work clothing, and a shipping crate, an abundance of irrationally reaching flower arrangements spring forth. The handful of paintings and single sculpture that occupy the gallery's intimate North Room are made using inkjet transfer and acrylic paint on canvas, which both conform to and defy their mediums’ trappings. Paintings become sculptures by revealing their innards and breaking their frames, and sculptures are elaborately constructed stretchers over which image-saturated canvas is stretched. The process-drenched works can be referred to as painting and sculpture, but are initiated by strategies derived from photography, printmaking, performance, surveillance, and meta-fiction.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Gallery Talk | Explore Historical Furniture Traditions with Woodworker/Artist in a Museum
See the museum collection through an artist’s eyes. Hear the thoughtful perspective of woodworker and Vacheron Constantin Artisan in Residence Aspen Golann, and explore historical furniture traditions. Golann will speak in the exhibition Cottage Industry: The Val-Kill Furniture Shop, celebrating the groundbreaking enterprise, which was led by women and shaped by immigrant and rural craftspeople.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Tour | Guided Exhibition Tour Exploring Ancient Magic Practices
A walk through the current exhibition, Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World. From its integration into religious traditions in Mesopotamia and Egypt, to its marginal, often illicit status in Greece and Rome, magic played a central role in ancient societies. Cursed! examines the visualization and practice of magic between 2000 BCE and 300 CE in these communities, featuring rare objects in a variety of media–including sculpture in stone and bronze; decorated ceramics; amulets in semiprecious stones, gold, and silver; and papyrus scrolls. Taken together, these artifacts reveal a shared human desire: to influence the unseen forces shaping life and death.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Performance | Interactive Performances Commemorating the Living Soviet Past
Four artists and artistic collectives will engage the audience in interactive performances and interventions, each held in the form of a game. Partially a Halloween party, partly an October Revolution celebration, the night will address the Soviet past that is alive in the present. Focusing on the theme of hauntology, the artists use various media: a reimagined krokodil game (a Soviet version of charades); queer geography and the security risk map of Manhattan, immersive shadow theatre, and a fortune teller booth.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | K-Pop Choreography Dance Lesson in the Park
Learn to dance like your favorite idol! Instructors from K-Pulse NYC will teach the choreography to a new K-Pop dance every week. October 16th: 'Ddi Ro Ri' by Meovv
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Dancing | K-Pop Dance Lessons
A fun and energetic class learning different choreography every week, led by various instructors from K-Pulse. Get ready to dance, sweat, and have a great time with friends and fellow K-Pop fans. No experience is required; just come with a positive attitude and be ready to move your body to the rhythm of the music. Bring your athletic shoes, a bottle of water, and organizers supply the good vibes. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, registration recommended
free, registration recommended
Concert | Music Highlights from Acclaimed Hip-Hop Musical
Gabriel Diego Hernández and Arabelle Luke give a special performance. It features highlights from Quarter Rican, the acclaimed hip-hop musical with book by Hernández and music by Rachel Elmer and Hernández. Experience selections from the music and story of this celebrated new work. Developed in the Bronx through Pregones Theater’s Step-Up Artist Residency, Quarter Rican premiered at Mile Square Theatre in 2023 before transferring Off-Broadway to the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater. Since then, the musical has been presented across the country, earning four HOLA Award nominations—including a win for Hernández for Outstanding Performance in Musical Theater—and recognition from the Talía Awards. The production has also been featured on PBS’s State of the Arts.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, RSVP recommended
free, RSVP recommended
Classical Music | Piano Works by J.S. Bach, Chopin, Beethoven, & More
Fiona Wu, piano. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Prelude and Fugue in C-sharp Major, BWV 848, from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 39 Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Traumerei from Kinderszenen, Op. 15 Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57, "Appassionata"
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Book Discussion | Pushcart Prize-Winning Novelist Shares His Latest Book, Passengers
Alexander Maksik celebrates his newest novel, the story of a father and daughter reckoning with each other, and with the looming collapse of the outside world. He will be in conversation with Michael Reynolds, followed by a signing.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Poetry Reading | A Living Poem Centering the Multidimensionality of Black Embodiment: Multimedia Experience
Created collaboratively with flutist and composer Jane Rigler, Rachel Eliza Griffiths’s performance combines original experimental soundscapes of the natural world with poems, including those by Lucille Clifton, Roberta Flack, Federico García Lorca, and Muriel Rukeyser. This event also features movement along with video projections that collapse the past, present, and future of a recovered spiritual and ancestral village. Participants are invited to witness and meditate in a space of bodily rhythm, imagery, and sound.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
7:00 pm
Regular: $50
Member: $0
Regular: $50
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Performance | Berlin Exile(s): Workshop Cabaret-Style Performance Bringing the Experience of Displacement to Life
This performance traces a century of upheaval, reimagining the darkest chapters of modern German history as both lens and mirror. This cabaret-style performance follows artists, writers, and thinkers whose lives were transformed by exile. Drawing on writings by Hannah Arendt, Bertolt Brecht, and Walter Benjamin, alongside cabaret songs, poetry, and political music by Hugo Ball, Friedrich Hollander, Kurt Weill, and Hanns Eisler, the evening brings the experience of displacement vividly to life. Written by Drew Lichtenberg. Directed by Cecilia Rubino. Media design by Ulrich Lehman.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
7:00 pm
Regular: $45
Member: $0
Regular: $45
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Performance | Cultural Curators Share the Life & Legacy of Harry Houdini + Escape Artist Performance
A program featuring leading archivists, collectors, and performers who are preserving the legacy of the complex and inspired magician, escape artist, and showman. The panelists will showcase particularly interesting and rare items from their collections, discussing what they reveal about Houdini and how they have been utilized in books, films, performances and more. They will also examine questions and issues regarding how historic and archival materials can be utilized to construct a robust portrait of such an intriguing character. The event will also include a conversation with Dorothy Dietrich about the details of her remarkable 1980 suspended straightjacket escape, and audiences will witness a riveting performance from Thomas Solomon, one of today’s leading escape artists.
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Concert | Eclectic Beats
DJ Malik Rio is a multitalented DJ and creative visionary proudly representing Harlem, curating music that reflects his passion for sound, fashion, and self-expression. With a distinctive musical style, he creates experiences that feel authentic, expressive, and uniquely his own. Malik has played the turntables at venues including The Row Harlem, Harlem Hookah, Pianos, The Williamsburg Hotel, Harlem Mason, Mr. Purple, and Water Grill, building a loyal following while continuing to bring music, creativity, and style together through his artistry.
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Play | The Crucible: Arthur Miller's Historical Drama
A Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials. Playwright: Arthur Miller Director: Harry George Brook Cast: Teddy Fischer, Maya Mays, Lena Moore, Jamisen Dowdy, Elena Falkow, Greg Hofmann, Jalexis James
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7:30 pm
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Screening | Buster Keaton's The General (1926): Silent Comedy Film (+ Live Orchestral Score)
Buster Keaton's beloved silent-film classic on the big screen, with Carl Davis's celebrated score, performed live by the (Un)Silent Film Orchestra. Set during the American Civil War, The General follows railroad engineer Johnnie Gray as he sets out on an extraordinary mission to rescue his beloved locomotive, and the woman he loves. Widely regarded as one of the greatest silent comedies ever made, the film combines Keaton's signature physical comedy, daring stunts, and inventive visual storytelling. Directors: Buster Keaton & Clyde Bruckman Cast: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack Buster Keaton was an American actor, comedian and film director best known for his silent films during the 1920s, in which he performed physical comedy and inventive stunts. He frequently maintained a stoic, deadpan facial expression that became his trademark and earned him the nickname "The Great Stone Face."
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Film | Korean Film Festival: Karma (2026) -- Korean Documentary (+ Director Q&A)
Inside a small judicial scrivener's office at the Seongnam Branch of Suwon District Court, people arrive daily carrying the weight of debt. The father helps them file for rehabilitation and bankruptcy, though he himself is drowning in what he owes. Eight years ago, the filmmaker - who once dreamed of becoming a poet - abandoned his studies and took a seat beside his father, fearing that debt might one day drive him to suicide. As a clerk, he witnesses the endless circulation of suffering caused by money, obligation, and survival. Threaded through this struggle is the quiet presence of his mother, a Buddhist nun who returned to monastic life to repay the debts of her temple, and who eventually achieved financial peace. Between a father still struggling and a mother who endured, the film searches for a modest hope: not redemption, but the possibility of continuing to live. Director: Kim Myun-woo Intro and Q&A with KIM MYUNWOO and KIM SUNAH. English subtitles available.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Latin American Folk & Flamenco
Madrid-based Chilean duo Emilia y Pablo will make their U.S. debut, bringing their stirring blend of music to the stage. Armed with delicate but powerful guitars, boldly resonant vocals, and cinematic visuals, Emilia y Pablo present folklore as a universal language with broad phrasing. Whether incorporating sounds of joropo (Venezuela and Colombia), bolero (Cuba and Mexico), chacarera (Argentina), or Spanish flamenco culture, Emilia y Pablo's unique, expressive performances translate beyond borders. 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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Multi-Choreographer Autumn Dance Concert
Enjoy the October Concert performed by NYU's Second Avenue Dance Company. This performance features choreography by Company Choreographers Nyah Arne, Aidan Gresock, London Ludwig, Sophia Nielson, Shloka Porwal, and Olivya Sessing; Guest Choreographers Kayla Farrish and Yasmeen Godder.
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Classical Music | J.S. Bach and Beethoven by Prominent Orchestra
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Concert | "Electrifying, Groove-Heavy" Band at Revered Venue
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