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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, September 17, 2026!
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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), 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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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
September 17, 2026. Free shows, free concerts, free movies, free tours, free readings, worshops, lectures, etc. are New York's best kept secret! Learn all about it and do not miss the unique opportunities that only New York provides: NYC 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 start using these unique New York City opportunities today, September 17, 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, September 17, 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 New York City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (September 17, 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 City (NYC), 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
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'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).
Today Free Events & Activities in NYC
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Concert | Kenny Chesney LIVE: Country Music Hall of Fame Artist (Outdoors)
A fun start to the day with country musician Kenny Chesney. Fans on the General Admission line will ... more >> be admitted if space permits. It's advised that you arrive early to join the line. Generally, concerts happen rain or shine. Check-in for those with fan passes is at 5:15 a.m. The start time is approximate. Photo ID required for entry. Generally, concerts happen rain or shine.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Screening | International Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis, Soccer, & Baseball
Today's Schedule:
9:15am - 12:00pm Tennis- Courtside Live
12:00pm - 2:30pm Women's Soccer- 2026 ... more >> FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
7:00pm - 10:00pm MLB- Mets vs Philadelphia
*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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9:15 am
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Workshop | Crafting Session: Decorate a Tote Bag
Decorate using fabric markers, paint, and more to make your own unique design. All materials provided. ... more >> Limited to 10 participants. First come, first served.
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching ... more >> 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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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | An Afternoon of 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 ... more >> in an intimate venue.
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12:20 pm
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Jazz | Piano in the Park: Lincoln Center-Featured Jazz Musician (+ Tap-A-Long Dance Performance)
Come on down and swing along to the best jazz the Big Apple has to offer, with musician Yuka Aikawa. ... more >> "Yuka is a dedicated pianist/composer with worlds of talent." - Jimmy Heath Pianist and composer Yuka Aikawa is a frequent performer in NYC jazz clubs. You can hear her on Carline Ray's beautiful album, Vocal Sides. Yuka's new trio album, Clouds and Water, has been released in Japan, where she tours every year. During this special Tap-A-Long performance, host Toes Tiranoff and his repertoire of featured dancers will be your guides through dancing to this live music.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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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 ... more >> hands-on artmaking. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided.
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1:00 pm
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Classical Music | Baroque Works For Historic Viola Models (In Person AND Online!)
Dan McCarthy, viola, tenor viola, viola d'amore, and Nicholas Canzano, harpsichord. A historic exploration ... more >> of viola music. There are many "Violas" in the Baroque era. Yet sadly for a host of reasons they are not often played and the true variety of the era is not represented. Music for tenor violas is mistakenly played on smaller altos and inferior muted violins play music meant for the viola d'amore. Hear the Real thing!
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1:15 pm
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Film | Michael (2026): Michael Jackson Biographical Film
This film follows the early life of the American singer Michael Jackson, covering his childhood with ... more >> the Jackson 5 in the 1960s to the Bad World Tour in the late 1980s. Director: Antoine Fuqua Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Juliano Valdi, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Laura Harrier, Jessica Sula
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2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Bird Photography Outting in Central Park
Avid birder Michael Lombardo leads an afternoon of exploring, learning, and observing our flying friends. ... more >> Whether you're a seasoned birder or new to the game, this event is for anyone who wants to experience the beauty of Central Park through a new lens. You'll have the exclusive opportunity to test-drive cutting-edge line of cameras and lenses, as well as high-end optics, in the field. Please note: Nikon cameras and binoculars will be available for loan on a limited, first-come, first-served basis, so please arrive early if you wish to try out the provided gear. All loaner gear will require a valid government-issued ID and major credit card for security. Please arrive early, as there is no planned route, and the group will be leaving promptly at 3:00pm. This event will be rain or shine!
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Relaxing & Educational Fishing on the Hudson (Equipment Provided, All Ages)
At this Hudson River catch-and-release event, make a fish wish--you might just get a bite! Over 200 species ... more >> of fish are found in the Hudson Rive. Anglers ages 5 and up are invited to participate at this program, with parental supervision required. The organizer team provides all the necessary equipment and an on-site fishing tutorial. Participation is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Beginners and experts alike are encouraged to join for a relaxing and educational experience at the water's edge.
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3:00 pm
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Film | Salt of the Earth (1954): Classic Independent Drama
Mexican workers at a zinc mine call a general strike. It is only through the solidarity of the workers, ... more >> and importantly the indomitable resolve of their wives, mothers, and daughters, that they eventually triumph. Director: Herbert J. Biberman Cast: Rosaura Revueltas, Juan Chacon, Will Geer, David Wolfe, David Sarvis, Mervin Williams
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4:00 pm
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Museums | Thursday Evenings at a Living Memorial Museum
Explore a museum dedicated to Holocaust remembrance, Jewish life, and education. View expansive galleries, ... more >> survivor testimonies, and tens of thousands of artifacts. The museum also offers a theater, a genealogy center, an outdoor memorial, and a cafe.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Birdwatching | Evening Birding with NYC Audubon
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season, with guided ... more >> tours led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. The park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will's-widow!
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Opening Reception | One Dozen Eggs & Other Stories: Solo Painting Exhibition Exploring "Abstract Naturalism"
A series of still lifes created by John Leicmon. After retiring from a career in graphic design, John ... more >> started experimenting with creating two-dimensional work that features an additional third dimension embedded in the titles of each piece. The style he arrived at, which he calls Abstract Naturalism, synthesizes ideas with representation.
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5:30 pm
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Discussion | The Lobster (2015): Absurdist Black-Comedy Drama with Colin Farrell, Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
In a dystopian society, single people must enter into a romantic relationship within a strict time limit ... more >> of 45 days or be transformed into an animal of their choice. Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Cast: Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Jessica Barden, Olivia Colman, Ashley Jensen, Ariane Labed Irish actor Colin Farrell has been a leading man in blockbusters and independent films since the 2000s. He has received various accolades, including three Golden Globe Awards, one Screen Actors Guild Award, and one Volpi Cup, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. The Irish Times named him Ireland's fifth-greatest film actor in 2020, and Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. Yorgos Lanthimos is an acclaimed Greek filmmaker, having received multiple accolades, including a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Lion, plus nominations for five Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Lanthimos started his career in experimental theatre before directing film.
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5:30 pm
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Full-Body Fitness Class in the Park (All-Levels Welcome)
An outdoor workout in the park for building strength, balance, and community. This full-body fitness ... more >> class is designed to energize your week, boost your mood, and build community in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Every movement can be modified, making it perfect for beginners, returning exercisers, and parents looking to reset after school drop-off.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Jump into Double Dutch with the Pros
Learn the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope with the Double Dutch Aunties.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Tour | Learn about the Architecture & Design of One of NYC's most Unique Parks
Take a deep dive into design and architecture--both on and off the park--with a 90-minute specialized ... more >> tour led by a docent, a knowledgeable volunteer guide. In it, you'll hear about the architectural and technological feats of the once-active railway, the tenets that guided the park's architectural and landscape design, and so much more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Schubert & Robert Schumann
Huan-Ching Chou, piano. Program: Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Piano Sonata No.14 in A Minor, D. 784 Robert ... more >> Schumann (1810-1856) Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13
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5:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poetry Open Mic: Share Your Work or Listen to Emerging Writers
Participants can share their original work for up to five minutes. Space is limited to 15 readers; show ... more >> up on time to get a slot!
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Apocalypse: Exhibition of Works by Keith Haring, in Collaboration with William S. Burroughs
The complete series of 22 framed works of this well-known series of paintings. Keith Haring (1958-1990) ... more >> collaborated on the Apocalypse series with the Beat Era poet and author, William S. Burroughs (1914-1997), who wrote the introduction along with correlating texts to each of the 10 screenprints that Haring created. The series was completed in 1988, the same year that Haring was diagnosed with AIDS. Read in conjunction with Burroughs’ poetic words describing scenes of chaos, the prints act as a visual commentary about the AIDS crisis, illustrating the duality of life and death, heaven and hell, good and evil. These prints are a testament to Haring’s bold line work, use of color, and his meticulous eye for composition, resulting in collages that include religious, art historical ,and 1950s magazine imagery with scenes of urban destruction, modern technology, and monsters.
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Best by 07/21/2026: Multi-Artist, Multimedia Exhibition Exploring "Ectogenesis" in the Art World
An exhibition featuring artists Clare Hu, Tianyi Sun, and Shaan Ken Rao. The three artists, working in ... more >> various mediums such as sculpture, weaving, painting, and photography, will create entirely new bodies of work using the gallery as their studio. If artistic production generates its own forms of excretion, Best by borrows from the language of a system that organizes such distinctions: product packaging, where expiry dates sort the viable from the expired. These dates make disposal feel inevitable and predetermined, as though an object’s ending was written the moment of its making. The art world is no exception to expiry logic. In a climate of rising costs, contracting budgets, and institutional retrenchment, galleries are shedding artists and staff, recalibrating toward the marketable—what some might call a search for the institution's "soul.” Yet it is rarely the boldfaced names that go. Biennials and art fair cycles operate on the same logic, determining who and what is current, emerging, and relevant—and by extension, what has been spent.
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Eleven-Day Paintings: Landscape Paintings Exploring the Tension between Permanence & Transience
New works by Ryan Oakes and Trevor Oakes, identical twins whose paintings emerge from a singular collaborative ... more >> practice. Since 2018, the Hudson River has been the focus of the Oakes' most ambitious body of work. Painted from a fixed vantage point overlooking the river in Newburgh, New York, the series is executed on three-dimensional concave canvases shaped to approximate the spherical geometry of human vision, or more simply, the curvature of of an eyeball. Beginning in 2004, the Oakes have pioneered a distinctive method of painting on curved canvases, investigating perception, space, and light. In this series, they introduce a fourth dimension: time. Each painting is made entirely en plein air over eleven consecutive days. Beginning each morning and working until sundown, the artists complete a single two-inch-wide vertical section, recording the precise atmospheric conditions of that day. Freezing rain, dense fog, brilliant sunlight, shifting winds, and still water become embedded within a single image. The completed painting is not a frozen instant, but a chronology—a landscape accumulated through time. Seen together, these works reveal the tension between permanence and transience. Geography remains fixed while weather, light, and season continually transform it.
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Leave me where I lay: Sculptural Exhibition Exploring a Marriage of Materials
A presentation of new glass and ceramic sculptures by Latvian-born, London-based artist Karlina Mezecka. ... more >> Mezecka's sculptural practice encompasses ceramics, glass, and metal. The artist's novelle technique of joining ceramic and glass was borne out of a desire to reconcile two distinct crafts in a singular composition. The process begins with an unglazed ceramic form, manipulated directly by the artist's hand. Glass is subsequently blown through the openings and cavities, allowing the organic shape to be guided by the curvature of the ceramic. Like the Soviet auteurs who used water to convey intimacy under censorship, Mezecka's fluid glass forms hint at a vulnerability that has survived the ceramic's hardened grip. The resulting marriage of materials is a product of both control and circumstance; the finished composition possesses an innate tension between what is impressionable and what is fixed. In a medium that is rigid, hard and strict, Mezecka achieves a sense of flexibility and movement that is synonymous with youth and vitality. The finished sculptures oscillate between dynamism and stativity, preserving the state of transformation in which they were made.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Members & Muses: Multi-Artist Exhibition on Defining Womanhood
Archival works from the era of exclusion are juxtaposed with new juried works by contemporary women artists, ... more >> same subject, different hands, different authority. This is a show about who gets to define women. For a century, the answer was men. It isn't anymore. For a century, the image of women in American art was largely made by men. This exhibition puts that history on the wall and asks women artists to answer.
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Mothers: Solo Sculpture Exhibition of Mother Figures
Exhibition from Inma Barrero. The presentation brings together eight large-scale sculptures, each on ... more >> view for the first time, that represent a different maternal presence informed by prehistoric, ancient, and modern worlds across global continents. The sculptures come together to create, in Barrero’s words, a “chorus” of mother figures, “bearing witness and answering one another across the room.” The basis of Barrero’s work is the handmade ceramic bead, with hundreds of beads joining to create a single sculpture. The beads take their inspiration from divine and universal sources, from the artist’s memories of her grandmother’s rosary to Greek komboloi (worry beads), and Buddhist prayer beads, which she encountered while living and working in Kyoto. To form the beads, she employs unconventional combinations of porcelain, earthenware, and terracotta, as well as soils from Japan, Mexico, and Spain to “unite different sources of earth in the figure of the mother.” She merges these with different glazing techniques and links or “weaves” the beads with metal wire, an homage to two forms of ceramic repair—the Spanish lañado, which restores ceramics with metal bindings or lañas—and the Japanese kintsugi, which mends breakages with lacquer dusted with powdered metals, such as gold.
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Paintings on Paper: MoMA, Guggenheim, & Tate-Featured Artist's Solo Painting Exhibition
Pierre Soulages' works on paper. It features more than twenty of the French artist's works on paper, ... more >> the majority of which have never been exhibited before. The medium of paper is foundational to Soulages's artistic practice, dating back to the mid-1940s. Paper was his first support, and he evolved his body of paintings on paper alongside and independently to his canvases; the paper works often anticipating developments he would bring to his oil compositions. Arguably, the artist's works on paper are the purest form of his painterly expression. Rendered in walnut stain, gouache, and ink, they express his unconstrained creativity. Unlike his canvases, Soulages did not need to determine the format of his paintings on paper in advance and wait for a stretcher to be prepared. Instead, on the paper support, he could immediately capture his, in his words, "inner imperative." Further, Soulages gravitated to the swift rhythm of working on paper; the fluidity of his pigments and the absorptive nature of his support requiring rapid decision-making and denying opportunities for changes or corrections.
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Opening Reception | Re-Membering: Multi-Media Exhibition on the Making & Unmaking of Culture, Memory, & Landscape
Wangari Mathenge's solo exhibition. Probing how culture, memory, and landscape are made and unmade, ... more >> the presentation will mark Wangari Mathenge’s first public exhibition of sculpture and will debut five paintings. The exhibition’s title Re-membering derives from the artist’s series of the same name, which she began in the fall of 2024. It was inspired by Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s 2009 book Something Torn and New: An African Renaissance—which focuses on the critical impacts of colonialism and slavery on the experience of diasporic and continental Africans, as well as strategies of resistance and recovery. The first part of Mathenge’s project involved extensive study of Kenyan colonial literature and cultural objects from 1900 to 1963—the year of Kenya’s independence from the United Kingdom—to examine and interrogate how history and her own cultural identity had been formed. Her research resulted in the first cycle of canvases (dated 2025) in the series, featuring colorful overhead views of lone figures in states of contemplation, surrounded by accumulated books, objects, and textiles.
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Film | Secret Beyond the Door (1947): Psychological Horror Thriller with Joan Bennett, from Fritz Lang
A playgirl marries a mysterious stranger with a disturbing obsession with murder in this expressionistic, ... more >> psychological thriller. Director: Fritz Lang Cast: Joan Bennett, Michael Redgrave Joan Bennett was a stage, film, and television actress. Beginning her career on the stage, Bennett appeared in more than 70 films from the era of silent films, well into the sound era. She is best remembered for her film noir femme fatale roles in director Fritz Lang's films and for her television role as matriarch Elizabeth Collins Stoddard in the gothic 1960s soap opera Dark Shadows, for which she was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Daytime Programming at the 20th Primetime Emmy Awards in 1968. Fritz Lang was an Austrian film director, screenwriter, and producer who worked in Germany and later the United States. One of the best-known emigres from Germany's school of Expressionism, he was dubbed the "Master of Darkness" by the British Film Institute. He has been cited as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.
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Opening Reception | Shelter from the Storm: Work Exploring Conflict, Memory, & Resilience
This exhibition brings together architect Stan Allen and visual artist Polly Apfelbaum in a collaborative ... more >> curatorial project that builds on decades of dialogue and creative exchange between them as a married couple. Allen and Apfelbaum were selected for their distinct yet deeply complementary ways of thinking and making; his grounded in spatial politics and architectural design, hers in material experimentation and vibrant abstraction. Shelter From the Storm rethinks, reinterprets, and reframes historic holdings through the lens of Allen and Apfelbaum’s creative and conceptual practices, bringing new perspectives to the collection. Their approach acknowledges history in a nuanced way that reflects a plurality of experiences and responses to events that have shaped our collective histories.
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | An Evening with an "Artist of Refined Taste and Musicianship" (Strad Magazine) Cellist & Pianist (In Person AND Online!)
Cellist Louise Dubin and pianist John Novacek.
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Book Discussion | Book Launch: English Translation of Jérôme Lindon (+ Signing)
Mark Polizzotti celebrates the launch of his recent translation of Jean Echenoz's Jérôme Lindon, a ... more >> genre-defying meditation on the working relationship and friendship between Jean Echenoz and his editor. Polizzotti will be in conversation with David Godine, followed by a signing.
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Discover the Heritage, Flavor, and Versatility of Korean Ginseng
A special culinary program celebrating one of Korea’s most treasured ingredients—Korean ginseng. ... more >> For centuries, ginseng has held a special place in Korean food culture, valued not only as a distinctive culinary ingredient but also as an important part of Korea’s long tradition of nourishment and well-being. This program invites participants to discover the heritage, flavor, and versatility of Korean ginseng while exploring how this time-honored ingredient continues to inspire Korean cuisine today.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Muay Thai Lessons: Hands-On Instruction To Improve Your Fitness
This summer, learn the fundamentals of Thai Boxing and kickboxing with Patrick Stout; starting with: ... more >> stance, footwork, then moving on to offense, defense, and techniques. This is a great opportunity to receive hands-on instruction and hone your craft. Whether you’re looking to learn the fundamentals, improve your fitness, or challenge yourself with something new, the instructors will guide you every step of the way. Expect a dynamic mix of drills, conditioning, and technique. No experience is required.
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | UNESCO-Featured Architect Discusses the Future of Our Cities
This event marks the finissage of the Architecture of Connection exhibition and an evening conversation. Architect ... more >> Dietmar Feichtinger will be present, joining a panel discussion on sustainable buildings and infrastructure where he will bring his own award-winning work in bridges, transit hubs, and civic architecture into dialogue with the challenges shaping cities today. The exhibition surveyed Feichtinger’s practice across bridges, transportation infrastructure, and educational, cultural, and civic buildings, revealing architecture as a connective force between people, places, and disciplines. Combining precise engineering with poetic lightness, his work consistently prioritizes accessibility, orientation, and shared public space.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Performance | Flamboyants!: Documentary Musical Theater Piece Exploring Memory, Identity, & More (Outdoors)
Reunion Island-based theater company Tilawcis brings its latest work to the stage, a concert version ... more >> of an original musical. This work of documentary theater with music explores the intersections of Creole culture and identity between the geographically distant communities of Reunion Island, New Orleans, and Puerto Rico through music, storytelling, and projections. Plot Summary: Reunion Island. While a cyclone rages, a man curses his name before throwing himself into the Indian Ocean. He has no idea what repercussions this action will have on the other side of the world. From Puerto Rico to New Orleans, Creole peoples will unite to teach him his true history. Five languages are spoken on stage, and nearly a dozen instruments are played, fusing maloya, bomba, and Mardi Gras Indians songs. The piece explores themes of memory, identity, resilience, connection, and cultural transmission through the prism of the Creole experience. It shines a light on the richness of Creole cultures and their capacity to overcome historical oppression.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Performance | Reservoir: Interdisciplinary Reflection on Chile's Water Crisis
Part lecture, part performance, Reservoir weaves scientific data and embodied testimony, asking what ... more >> it means to inherit a crisis that is at once ecological, political, and deeply personal. Set against the water crisis of Santiago de Chile, the piece moves between the retreat of Andean glaciers and a legal architecture few outside Chile know exists: a water code, enacted under dictatorship, that made Chile the only country in the world where water is privatized. Directed + Performed by María José Contreras.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Cardio & Strength Workout (All Levels Welcome)
Instructor Natalie Hahn leads 45 minutes of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for ... more >> a full-body workout. This class is high-energy with programming options for all levels!
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Collage Night
Repurpose old book materials and create some art. Base supplies will be provided. Additional materials ... more >> are available for purchase at PWYC prices.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Evening Yoga on the Water: Relax, Stretch, & Reset
Unwind and find your balance along the waterfront with Chelsea Piers Fitness. This class is the perfect ... more >> place to relax, stretch out and reset. A great fit for any fitness level.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Intermediate Chess-Playing: Level-Up Your Game
Develop your strategies and take your game to the next level with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the ... more >> Marshall Chess Club. All ages are welcome! Chess has many benefits, including:
Improving cognitive skills
Encouraging creativity
Building confidence
Developing problem-solving skills
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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Book Club | Luddite Book Club -- Resisting Big Tech: The Personalized Is Political
This offline book club is a space for in-person conversation about the role technology plays in the world, ... more >> where the group will be discussing Resisting Big Tech: The Personalized is Political by Niels Niessen. Book Synopsis: Calls for a collective consciousness of how increasingly personalized online streams colonize our associations. Focusing on four domains of life—home, city, learning, love—advocates for the need to foster new offline communal spaces.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Lecture | Re-Examining the History & Legacy of the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
A talk from Chérie Adrienne Butler, Deputy Superintendent of the Statue of Liberty National Monument ... more >> and Ellis Island. Chérie has served as Superintendent of the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and now as Deputy Superintendent - Park Operations for the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. America’s past becomes palpably alive as she discusses these extraordinary sites, integral to our Nation’s history and very soul.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Dancing | Sunset Salsa on the Pier
Get ready to dance the night away! Sunset Salsa returns for summer rhythm, hosted by acclaimed dancer ... more >> and choreographer Talia Castro-Pozo, hailed by Latina Magazine as "The Woman of Salsa." Each evening begins with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson and a vibrant open dance party under the setting sun. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a curious first-timer, all are welcome to join this joyful, high-energy celebration of Latin dance. 6:30 PM: Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM: Open Dance
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga in the Park
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga instructors lead a multi-level sunset yoga practice. Suitable for all fitness ... more >> levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Staged Reading | Don't Send Me to the Sea: Original Period Play
It's the 1900s. Marie has “hysteria” and is being “sent to sea.” Can her bff Cassandra help her ... more >> from a chic fate? Written by Catherine Weingarten. Directed by Leslie Kincaid Burby.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | New York Times-Featured Authors Share Their Works on Modern Life
An evening of literary conversation featuring some of today’s bestselling writers. A lineup of authors ... more >> whose work explores the complicated, funny, messy, and unforgettable parts of modern life. This includes: Melissa Broder, Jayson Greene, Ava Robinson, Bud Smith, Sofia Montrone, and Julian Tepper.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Red Stars Upon the Field (2025): German Crime Drama (+ Director Q&A)
"If the ghosts can visit our time, we can visit theirs". This freewheeling tour of German history of ... more >> the 20th and 21st centuries follows a postmodern artist back to her East German village birthplace - where a discovered skeleton opens up mysteries both personal and political. Director: Laura Laabs Cast: Hannah Ehrlichmann, Hermann Beyer, Jenny Schily, Matthi Faust, Uwe Preuss, Camill Jammal, Simon Mantei In German with English subtitles. Followed by a Q&A with the director.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Zoolander (2001): Comedy Film with All-Star Cast (on the Plaza)
Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when hippie-chic ... more >> Hansel scooters in to steal this year's award. The evil fashion guru Mugatu seizes the opportunity to turn Derek into a killing machine. It's a well-designed conspiracy and only with the help of Hansel and a few well-chosen accessories like Matilda can Derek make the world safe for male models everywhere. Director: Ben Stiller Cast: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Christine Taylor, Milla Jovovich Bring your own blankets or portable chairs and enjoy this cinematic experience. Limited seating will be provided on a first come, first serve basis, with or without a ticket.This movie screening will have a special surprise activation, photo opportunity, or freebie to create a memorable experience for attendees.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Talk | Architects, City Council Members, & More Discuss the Reality of City Planning
This program brings together thinkers from design, art, and politics to discuss the complex factors of ... more >> urban planning, from affordability to aesthetics and public space. Panelists include City Council Member Shekar Krishnan, artist David Brooks, and architect Savina Romanos. WNYC and Gothamist's Liam Quigley moderates
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Carnegie Hall & TV Featured Performers Lead Yiddish Sing-a-Long in the Park
The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene performs with a bold, joyful lineup of emerging talent and distinctive ... more >> voices. The performance features an exciting roster of rising stars, including Yair Keydar, the 13-year-old Star Search veteran; Yosef Kogan, the 13-year-old violin prodigy who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and the Prague String Festival; The Mamales, a dynamic trio of young women singers who met while performing Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish; Riki Rose, a Yiddish singer, songwriter, comedian from Williamsburg's Satmar community; Margot Weintraub, the young actress and singer best known for roles in the Amazon series Hunters and Sarah Silverman's Off-Broadway show The Bedwetter; and special guests The Shvesters, a dazzling and distinctive duo that transform classic Yiddish melodies into new jazz arrangements. Serving as masters of ceremony are the stars of the Canadian web series YidLife Crisis, collaborating with Frank London's Klezmer All Stars, a brass group that blends Yiddish, Hasidic music, and Klezmer with electronic beats.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Festival | Immersive Outdoor Light Festival
Step into a park where interactive art, dazzling installations, and live DJs transform the night. Explore, ... more >> play, and dance under the stars in a luminous experience.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Prize-Winning Authors Share Their Latest Fiction Works (+ Q&A & Signing)
Readings by Julie Buntin and T Kira Māhealani Madden followed by a conversation/Q&A with Darin Strauss. ... more >> Julie Buntin’s new novel, Famous Men, was published in summer 2026. Her debut, Marlena, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle’s John Leonard Prize and longlisted for the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize. T Kira Māhealani Madden is a queer, diasporic Kanaka 'Ōiwi (Native Hawaiian) nationally bestselling author of the novel Whidbey. Madden’s memoir, Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls, was named a New York Times Editors' Choice, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize, and the Lambda Literary Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Museums | Thursday Nights at One of NYC's Leading Museum
Contemporary art is a vital social force that advances questioning, learning, and working towards a better ... more >> society. This weekly program offers an accessible opportunity to explore groundbreaking exhibitions by emerging and established artists from around the globe. Engage with current artistic dialogues and help expand the definition of art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Song Cycle Featuring Grammy-Winning Musicians + Dancing & Visual Arts
Equally praised for his work as a composer and advocate for the art of opera, baritone Will Liverman ... more >> has been called "a voice for this historic moment" by The Washington Post. The NYC premiere of Liverman's latest large-scale composition, Songs of Humanity & Peace, integrates dance from choreographer/performer Amina Vargas, unique illustrations from visual artist Marcela Avelar, and musical accompaniment from Grammy-nominated pianist Adam Tendler. Lyrical poetry crafted by Liverman, Jonathan King, Tesia Kwarteng, and Sara Teasdale anchors this ambitious, nine-movement song cycle. An optimistic musical exploration into finding meaning in the small things can evoke our humanity, helping us move forward collectively and in beauty. 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
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8:00 pm
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