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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, May 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
May 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, May 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, May 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 (May 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!
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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
52 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Saturday, May 16, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Accessible, Grounding, & Deeply Restorative Yoga in the Park
Flow together and celebrate community through mindful movement with Yoga Sangraha. This is not a new style of yoga, but a gathering of timeless practices — accessible, grounding, and deeply restorative. Led with science and tradition at the heart, this class will guide you through a sequence of postures designed to balance, stabilize, and calm the body and mind. The word Sangraha means “a collection,” and this practice brings together postures and breathwork that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you leave feeling focused, connected, and at ease. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Outdoor Training and Recovery With A Nike Global Trainer
Join Joe Holder for a dynamic outdoor wellness series combining strength training, mobility, recovery, and mindful movement through his Exercise Snacks approach. Designed as a community-centered fitness experience, the sessions blend movement, culture, and holistic health through guided workouts, recovery programming, and post-session refreshments. Note: Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to get set up.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free
Free
Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Parks
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Note: Spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Drawing in Nature
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of the park. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided or bring your own.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Festival | Manhattan Street Fest: 200+ Booths with Art, Food, Fashion, Entertainment, & More
Enjoy a street festival celebrating one of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods! This event will be debuting Dorit Levinstein's sculptures and featuring 200+ booths of art, entertainment, fashion, food, shopping, and more, including local businesses.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
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Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis, Horseracing, & Baseball
Today's Schedule:
10:00am - 11:00am Italian Open
4:00pm - 7:30pm Preakness Stakes
7:30pm - 10:00pm MLB- NYY vs Mets
*Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
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Festival | Traditional Chinese Dance & Martial Arts Celebration (with 15+ Cultural Demonstrations)
Dragon Lion Day is a vibrant cultural celebration featuring traditional Chinese lion and dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations, and performances to promote Chinese culture, tourism, and good fortune. In New York, this event brings together over 15 Lion/ Dragon Dance and Martial Arts groups to perform their demonstrations and routines.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Book Club | Discuss Your Favorite Romance Books in a Group
Calling all romance book lovers! If you love romance or want to get into it, come to this romance book club! The group will be discussing everyone's favorite romance books, current reads, and more! May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and this month's suggested theme is to read a romance novel by authors of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage and cultures.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:15 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Family Activities -- Build Recycled Art from Found Objects
This family workshop invites participants into a hands-on sculptural experience inspired by Upon a Machine by Tromarama. Working with recycled and found materials, families will collaborate with a teaching artist to build experimental sculptures that explore assembly, reuse, and creative transformation within a contemporary art context.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Get in Shape: Dance Fitness Class for All Ages
Colorful outfits encouraged at this creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics! Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Museums | Indigenous Glass Art, Storytelling, and Hands-On Workshops
Bring the whole family for a day of storytelling, live music, glassblowing demonstrations, interactive tours, and hands-on art activities inspired by Indigenous glass art. The program features performances by storyteller and violinist Swil Kanim, family workshops, and creative activities such as mock stained glass and button-making, celebrating Indigenous artistic traditions through art, music, and making.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art
As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Festival | Kite Flying Celebration in the Park
Celebrate spring and kick off the season with a kite festival! Watch your kite soar above the city skyline! Decorate your own free kite to take home (while supplies last), borrow a kite to fly, or bring your own to show off! Enjoy live music, crafts, games, and activities from local partners at this family-friendly event. Learn and celebrate global origins of kite flying and kite making from international community partners. Free face painting, learn about the science of flight, watch and learn from professional kite flyers, listen to live group drumming performances, enjoy a variety of lawn games on the field, and more!
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
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
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Festival | Photography Celebration in the Park with Special Evening Exhibition
Nonprofit photography organization Photoville presents community weekend of a visual storytelling event welcoming various artists, featuring 65 exhibitions and public programming from VSCO, the Penumbra Foundation, Doctors Without Borders, Creatively Wild, and Cynthia Santos Briones. Starting at 7:30, enjoy Boroughs In Focus, a special presentation of photos projected on the Brooklyn Bridge featuring photo collections highlighting New York's five unique boroughs from over 35 photographers.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Origami Meet-Up
This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting iopen to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try our best to accommodate.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Tree-Themed Linocut Printmaking in the Park (All Ages)
In celebration of National Love a Tree Day, observe a park tree or plant, carve a lino block based on its shapes, and use it to make a print. Get inspired by the urban life, flowers, and monuments in the park, then express it with the provided drawing and craft supplies. Adults and kids alike are invited to get creative!
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Parade | Turkish Cultural Parade & Festival
The Turkish-American community presents a parade featuring music, performances, and community celebration. Artists will perform across the parade route.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Parade | NYC Dance Parade (100+ Dance Styles, DJs, & Live Bands)
Celebrate the 20th Annual Parade and Festival with 10,000 dancers featuring over 100 unique styles of dance. Dance Parade promotes dance through the celebration of diversity by presenting as many forms of dance as possible. Organizers believe that live performance has the potential to awaken a communal human spirit and helps build a more equitable and vibrant society.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 am
Free
Free
Museums | 400+ American Masterpieces on View: Opening Day
Discover over 400 works by American artists spanning the 18th to 21st centuries. Celebrating its 19th year, the fair showcases exhibitions presented by 18 premier specialists. The fair runs through May 19,
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Open Studios | Discover the Works-in-Progress of NYC Art Residents, with Special Tapsetry Collection on View
Explore the workspaces and creative processes of the 2026 Cohort of Arts Center Residents. One of the works-in-progress on view is New York City's first Tempestry Collection: a project featuring sixteen hand-knitted panels or "tempestries," each depicting a full year of the city's daily temperature data rendered into various colors.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
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Festival | Nuyorican Life: Art, Community, and Everyday Photography
Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon celebrating art and everyday life through the innovative photography of Sophie Rivera. Visitors of all ages can explore Rivera's portraits, documentary photos, and images of New York City's subway and graffiti scenes from the late 1970s through interactive, participatory activities. These include guided gallery discussions, drop-in portrait photography, art-making workshops, movement exercises, and storytelling.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Afternoon Yoga Reset in the Park
This yoga class is designed to support the mental and physical health of our community through movement, mindfulness, and connection. The program offers a space to stretch, breathe, talk, and reset. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
City Walk | Curator-Led Brooklyn Art Tour
This energetic, expert-led experience features visits to galleries, live art presentations, and special exhibitions, with chances to meet artists and explore participating spaces. The tour spans about a mile; comfortable shoes are advised.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Park Walk | Discover the History of Seneca Village
Enjoy a tour of Seneca Village, a predominantly Black community that existed along what is now Central Park’s perimeter. Attendees will gain insight into the Seneca Village community, including its three churches, and learn about the events that resulted in the displacement of residents for the construction of a new Park.
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Play New Games & Make New Friends
Play your favorite contemporary board games! Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | 5 Short Films from Emerging Filmmakers (Screening 1)
Emerging filmmakers present their short films. Program: Murder? I Hardly Know Her. • Danielle Tuiran Old Views in the Wind • Carol Zhang Valentine's Day • Jeonghyeon Joy Ahn Foreskin Alien • Yamira 1 Hour 1 Minute • Jay Zhao
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | A Beautiful Mind (2001): Biographical Drama Film with Russell Crowe
A mathematical genius, John Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery. Director: Ron Howard Cast: Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch Russell Crowe is an actor who has won an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a British Academy Film Award. Crowe rose to stardom after playing the title role in the period film Gladiator (2000), winning the Academy Award for Best Actor.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Saturday Night Fever (1977): Dance Drama Starring John Travolta
A working-class young man from Brooklyn is famous on the local disco scene, and has a complicated relationship with a fellow dancer who dreams of making it big in Manhattan. Director: John Badham Cast: John Travolta, Karen Gorney John Travolta is an American actor whose accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award.
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2:00 pm
Free
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Film | The Housemaid (2025): Erotic Psychological Thriller with Amanda Seyfried
Millie is a struggling woman who is relieved to get a fresh start as a housemaid to Nina and Andrew, an upscale, wealthy couple. She soon learns that the family's secrets are far more dangerous than her own. Director: Paul Feig Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar Amanda Seyfried is an actress whose accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2022, her films as a leading actress have grossed over $2.4 billion worldwide.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
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
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Explore Collection Which Features Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and More
Join these guided tours every Friday and Saturday at 2 PM to explore a museum's history, special collections, and landmarked spaces. Led by educators, the tours last 45-60 minutes and provide an engaging introduction to the artworks and archives on view.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
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Classical Music | Music on the Water: Mozart and Beethoven's String Quartets and Quintets
Mark Peskanov, violin, and the Semplice Players (Katya Moeller, violin, Beatrice Chen, viola, Margo Shohl, viola, and Noah Chen, cello) perform selections from Mozart String Quintets and Beethoven Opus 18 String Quartets.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Naturalist Shares Her New Book, River: A Hudson Memoir
New York City naturalist and author Leslie Day discusses her book River: A Hudson Memoir. Learn about her almost 40 years of living in a houseboat on the Hudson River at the 79th Street Boat Basin and the natural history of the river itself—from its geological birth as an estuary with thriving wildlife to polluted years and subsequent clean-up. Leslie highlights the resilience of the houseboat community, who survived hurricanes, Nor’easters, giant icefields, fires, and sinkings. Despite it all, the community thrived together through uplifting celebrations and a shared joy of living on the river.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Chamber Works by Emerging Composers in a Historic Venue
Enjoy a short concert of music for soprano and string quartet (Glass Clouds Ensemble) that encourages the audience to listen closely to our natural surroundings and celebrate community, featuring new works by Hannah Selin and Niyayesh Bagheri. Enjoy refreshments and spend some time exploring our beautiful venue!
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Park Walk | Discover the History of Seneca Village
Enjoy a tour of Seneca Village, a predominantly Black community that existed along what is now Central Park’s perimeter. Attendees will gain insight into the Seneca Village community, including its three churches, and learn about the events that resulted in the displacement of residents for the construction of a new Park.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Eurovision 2026 Finale, Hosted in Austria: Music, Creativity, & International Community
Watch the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, marking the 70th anniversary of the world’s largest music competition. Broadcast directly from Vienna, this landmark edition celebrates seven decades of musical diversity, cultural exchange, and unforgettable performances. Set against the backdrop of one of Europe’s great cultural capitals, this year’s Contest promises a unique fusion of tradition and contemporary pop spectacle. As Austria hosts for the third time, following its previous editions in 1967 and 2015, the 2026 Grand Final brings together top acts from across Europe and beyond in a celebration of music, creativity, and international connection. The screening will capture the full live broadcast, including performances, voting, and the crowning of this year’s winner. Hosted in Vienna by Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski, the 2026 edition combines high-level entertainment with a strong emphasis on Austria’s cultural identity. The stage design (conceived by Florian Wieder) draws inspiration from the Viennese Secession, blending innovation with artistic heritage through a striking visual concept centered around a curved LED structure.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
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Dance Performance | Choreography Circulating Bodies, Meaning, & Value
An in-process showing of […/+*^%€£¥$&@!!!!^^^], an immersive performance by Moriah Evans that confronts the body as an ambivalent place of political and existential conundrums. Through a sequence of evolving circumstances—internal and external, individual and collective—the piece asks what it means to give, take, receive, and be taken through a compositional structure. It circulates bodies, meaning, and value through repetition and a par corps of changing relationships between the performers and the public. The work unfolds in a manner that prioritizes non-linear thinking and embodied ways of knowing. The showing will feature collaborators Malcolm-x Betts, Chloë Engel, João dos Santos Martins, and Varinia Canto Vila.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
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Discussion | Rethinking Value: Art, Access, and the Rise of Affordable Collecting
As the art market undergoes rapid change, this timely conversation explores how artists, galleries, and collectors are redefining value and access. Centered on the growing momentum of affordable collecting, the discussion examines new pathways for building meaningful collections in an evolving landscape. Bringing together voices across the art world, the panel reflects on print editions, shifting market realities, and how ownership and support of art can take new, more inclusive forms.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue (In Person AND Online!)
Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
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Screening | 6 Short Films from Emerging Filmmakers (Screening 2)
Emerging filmmakers present their short films. Program: Happy • Elijah Parker Planning Fate. • Frasier Weng Before She Left. • Cathy Xue The Greatest Joy In the World • Yumiao Xing Young’s story • Young Moon Yang Man in the Arena. • Bob Giraldi
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
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Concert | Reimagining Latin Jazz With Two Influential Musical Groups
Experience a groundbreaking concert that reimagines the Latin jazz tradition with unprecedented orchestrations of Chico O'Farrill and new works by Arturo O'Farrill. Merging the rhythm section with string textures, the performance signals the beginning of a multi-year collaboration centered on cultural innovation.
Presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall, this event underscores a shared dedication to community-focused programming and artistic expression across the Americas.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Short Film Fest: 6 Pieces of Cinema by Emerging Filmmakers (Screening 3)
This film festival brings dynamic programming highlighting the thesis work of the MFA Film Program. Program: When the Geese Flew White Horses Artıklar Quietly OYOT Fifty Kilometers from the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge, Two Drunken Pigeons Are Dancing
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Selections from the Hit Musical Godspell ("Day by Day" & More)
Trinity Youth Chorus honors the 50th anniversary of the Broadway hit Godspell, a dramatic collection of biblical parables with music and lyrics by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz and book by John-Michael Tebelak. This performance of the evocative pop-rock score includes choral arrangements of such beloved songs as "Day by Day," "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord," and "All Good Gifts."
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
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Opening Reception | Vietnamese Folk Imagery and Postwar Painting
Experience a new exhibition of paintings that reimagine traditional Vietnamese folk woodblock imagery through layered color, collage, and contemporary symbolism. Exploring memory, postwar identity, and cultural inheritance, the works connect historical visual traditions with themes of resilience, transformation, and renewal.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Multi-Instrumentalist Creates a Sonic World of Nocturnal ALternative, Cinematic Pop, & More
Experience the music of Eleri Ward, a Chicago-born, New York-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who transforms memory, emotion, and experience into music. Her sound blends nocturnal alternative, cinematic pop, future-forward jazz, and fluid indie, creating a vivid, genre-defying sonic world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Screening | Short Film Fest: 5 Pieces of Cinema by Emerging Filmmakers (Screening 4)
This film festival brings dynamic programming highlighting the thesis work of the MFA Film Program. Program: Nikola, Nikola A Fish Whispers Is this desire? Dua Ji Last Day in the Northˆ
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Poetry Reading | Major Poets & Emerging Voices Share Their Work
Lincoln Center's inaugural Poet-in-Residence, Mahogany L. Browne curates thought-provoking evenings of spoken word, spirited conversation, poetry, and presentations of new work, presenting major poets and emerging voices on the New York literary scene. Featured artists to be announced soon! 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
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | New York Repertory Orchestra Performs Works by William Grant Still & More
William Grant Still Jr. (1895 - 1978) was an American composer of nearly two hundred works, including five symphonies, four ballets, nine operas, and more than thirty choral works, art songs, chamber music, and solo works. Still was the first American composer to have an opera produced by the New York City Opera. Still often is referred to as the "Dean of Afro-American Composers". He was able to become a leading figure in the field of American classical music as the first African-American to conduct a major American symphony orchestra, have a symphony performed by a leading orchestra, have an opera performed by a major opera company, and have an opera performed on national television. Program: William Grant Still (1895-1978) Poem for Orchestra Mieczyslaw Weinberg (1919-1996) Fantasy for Cello Arvo Part (1935-) Symphony No. 3
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8:00 pm
Free
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Movie in a Park | Dirty Dancing (1987): Romantic Drama Dance Film with Patrick Swayze (under the Nightsky)
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park! Synopsis: An innocent teen vacationing with her upper-middle-class parents at an upscale resort in the 1960s Catskills gets a jolt of culture shock when she crushes on the hotel's slick, handsome dance instructor. The soundtrack yielded the Oscar-winning Best Song "(I've Had the) Time of My Life." Director: Emile Ardolino Cast: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes Movie begins at dusk. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:05 pm
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Debussy & Chopin (In Person AND Online!)
Lucas Amory, piano. Program: Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Douze Etudes, L. 143 Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Barcarolle, Op. 60
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Screening | Short Film Fest: 4 Pieces of Cinema by Emerging Filmmakers (Screening 5)
This film festival brings dynamic programming highlighting the thesis work of the MFA Film Program. Program: La Ofrenda Eunuch Si Shui (Still Water) The Bandaged Man
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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