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May 21, 2025. 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).

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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 21, 2025!

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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 (May 21, 2025) 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!

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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
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35 free  things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Workshop | Morning Yoga in the Fresh Air


Move, stretch, and start your morning off right with this open-level vinyasa class taught by Frances Burch. Please bring your own yoga mat, and organizers recommend a bottle of water and towel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Morning Yoga&nbsp;in the Fresh Air

Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Park Walks, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park

Workshop | Figure Drawing in the Park


This event offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Figure Drawing in the Park

Fair | Midtown Street Fair


Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! Discover a colorful mix of artisan goods, live entertainment, and educational activities. This lively outdoor event highlights the diversity and spirit of the neighborhood while supporting local nonprofits, merchant associations, and community organizations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fairs, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Midtown Street Fair

Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity


This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity

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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12:00 pm
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Workshops, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

Tour | New York City Hall Guided Tour


One of the oldest continuously used city halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is also a designated interior landmark. Note: When registering, choose the "Individual Tour" option.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free
Tours, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, New York City Hall Guided Tour

Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Museumss, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions

Concert | Piano in the Park: Jazz


A five, six, seven, eight... Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. The park is proud to present a special performance by Yuka Aikawa. Pianist and composer Yuka Aikawa began playing piano at the age of five in her native country, Japan. She's received the prestigious Michael Feinstein Award for "Outstanding Talent." You can hear Yuka at various jazz clubs in and around the New York area, as an accompanist for jazz choir The Lance Hayward Singers, or 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Piano in the Park: Jazz

Workshop | Adult Chorus Session Open to All


Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Adult Chorus Session Open to All

Jazz | Jazz Standards from The American Songbook in an Art Gallery


Guitarist Bill Wurtzel has played worldwide with many jazz legends, including the Count Basie Countsmen, Wild Bill Davis, Bill Doggett, Jimmy McGriff, the Harlem Blues & Jazz Band, singers Gloria Lynne and Terri Thornton, as well as Paul Simon. Capacity for this program is limited; to ensure your space, organizers strongly recommend you arrive early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Concerts, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Jazz Standards from The American Songbook in an Art Gallery

Classical Music | Orchestra & Choir Works by J.S. Bach: Popular & Sacred Pieces


Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra, led by organist Avi Stein, highlight Bach's beautiful Ich hab in Gottes Herz und Sinn (cantata 92), a sacred work that references the soul's surrender as the way to heaven. Then glory in the masterful Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major -- Bach's first major work for solo harpsichord and orchestra. The wildly popular Brandenburg Concertos gave almost every period instrument a place to shine, and the fifth spotlights the flute, violin, and harpsichord -- which it moves into the limelight with an unforgettable cadenza (a technically brilliant passage) unlike anything of its time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Concerts, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Orchestra & Choir Works by J.S. Bach: Popular & Sacred Pieces

Film | The Russia House (1990): Spy Film with Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer


During the Cold War, a Soviet editor asks a British publisher to print an explosive manuscript detailing the status of Russia's nuclear capabilities. Director: Fred Schepisi Cast: Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roy Scheider, James Fox, John Mahoney Sir Thomas Sean Connery was a Scottish actor, notable as the first actor to portray secret agent James Bond in film, starring in seven Bond films. Over the course of his carer, Connery received various accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (the first Scottish actor to win the achievement), the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture, andthe BAFTA Award for Best Actor. He's also received honorary awards like the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1987, the BAFTA Fellowship in 1998, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 1999. Michelle Pfeiffer is an American actress, a major star in Hollywood during the 1980s and 1990s, with her performances earning her numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe and a British Academy Film Award,plus nominations for three Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Films, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, The Russia House (1990): Spy Film with Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer

Museums | Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum


Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, this museum is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museums | Learn about the Modern Skyscraper with an Expert


This event is gallery tour exploring the modern concrete skyscraper, which examines the hidden history of concrete in tall buildings. This exhibition reveals why, today, almost all skyscrapers are built of concrete, not steel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free
Museumss, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Learn about the Modern Skyscraper with an Expert

Concert | Pop-Up Music in the Park: Award-Winning Brass Band


Dance, sing, and celebrate with Triad Brass--a pop-up party brass band of award-winning musicians bringing you songs from the seventies, numbers from the noughties, and something for everyone in-between.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Pop-Up Music in the Park: Award-Winning Brass Band

Book Club | Novella Discussion Joseph Roth's Rebellion


During this novella discussion, the group will focus on Joseph Roth's 1924 novella, Rebellion. "Rebellion is reminiscent of Chekhov in its uncluttered, melancholy simplicity, while its sense of the larger, crushing incomprehensibility of things echoes Roth's older contemporary, Frank Kafka." --Richard Bernstein, The New York Times Synopsis: When Andreas Pum returns from World War I, he has lost a leg but gained a medal. But unlike his fellow sufferers, Pum maintains his unswerving faith in God, Government, and Authority. Ironically, after a dispute, Pum is imprisoned as a rebel, and all that he believed in is now thrown into upheaval. Moving along at a breakneck clip, Rebellion captures the cynicism and upheavals of a postwar society. Its jazz-like cadences mix with social commentary to create a wise parable about justice and society.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Clubs, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Novella Discussion Joseph Roth's Rebellion

Film | Vishniac (2023): Documentary on Pre-WWII Jewish Photographer


Vishniac is about Russian-American photographer Roman Vishniac, who's best known for traveling through Eastern Europe from 1935 to 1938, photographing Jewish life in Eastern Europe. Few predicted that less than a decade later, these communities would be destroyed, and that Vishniac’s photographs would provide the last visual records of an entire world. He was a pioneer of microscopic photography and one of the first to use photography as a documentary tool. As anti-Semitism grew in his native Russia, he fled to Berlin, only to flee again to New York when the Nazis came to power. Throughout his journey, he never put his camera down. His daughter and grandchildren tell the intimate (and traumatic) family story of the man who became one of the world’s most renowned nature photographers. The film features his stunning photographs for Life magazine, as well as tragically moving images of life in Jewish towns just before the Holocaust. The purpose of the photographs was to raise funds for impoverished Jewish communities, and he later continued his efforts using these images to draw the attention of the American government to the terrible fate of Jews in Europe during the war. His legacy also includes portraits of celebrities--Albert Einstein's favorite portrait was of himself painted by Vishniac. Director: Laura Bialis
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Vishniac (2023): Documentary on Pre-WWII Jewish Photographer

Movie in a Park | Identity, Migration, and Memory: Three Short Documentaries Exploring American Chinatowns


Luka Yuanyuan Yang is a visual artist and filmmaker whose practice, characterized by interwoven documentary and archival materials, addresses themes of identity, migration, and memory, challenging conventional historical narratives and amplifying overlooked voices. During a year-long research trip across the US in 2018, Yang was captivated by the rich history of migration and adaptation in America's Chinatowns. From 1882 until the 1950s, due to the Chinese Exclusion Act and racial discrimination, Chinese Americans were largely confined to Chinatowns. During this same period, Yang began researching the stories of Chinese women in 20th-century American performing arts, seeking to uncover the experiences of Chinese women performers whose stories have been forgotten or misunderstood by history. Yang's exploration of these neighborhoods, the Chinese diaspora, and performing artists has become the central focus of her short films and feature film Chinatown Cha-Cha, and her recently published artist book Dance in Herland. In a time of rising threats to America's Chinatowns, the artist brings generations together through film, dance, and dialogue. For this screening, Yang presents Tales of Chinatown, an exhibition of three of her short films: Cantonese Tunes on Mott Street (2022), The Lady From Shanghai (2019), and Tales of Chinatown (2019). By following her protagonists on the streets, through their communities, and into their homes, Yang amplifies the voices of those often denied the chance to share their own stories--individuals who have been forgotten, silenced, or misinterpreted.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Parks, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Identity, Migration, and Memory: Three Short Documentaries Exploring American Chinatowns

Party | Play Settlers of Catan: All Levels Welcome


Play one of the most popular board games in the world. Organizers welcome players of all levels to this social! These socials are limited to 16 players, with 2 rounds. Organizers ask that participants arrive 15 minutes early to sign up.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Partys, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Play Settlers of Catan: All Levels Welcome

Lecture | Women Who Shaped NYC's Nightlife and Cultural Revolutions (Online)


From Billie Holiday's haunting performance of Strange Fruit to Sylvia Robinson's game-changing introduction of hip hop at Webster Hall, women have long transformed nightlife into a platform for cultural and political change. This virtual lecture explores the legacy of female nightlife activists who, through taverns, clubs, speakeasies, and dance floors, challenged norms, united communities, and influenced the city's cultural landscape. The program highlights icons such as Norma Miller, who revolutionized swing dance, and Patti Astor, who brought graffiti and New Wave art into the mainstream. These vibrant figures used nightlife as a powerful stage to amplify voices, celebrate subcultures, and reshape the social fabric.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lectures, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Women Who Shaped NYC's Nightlife and Cultural Revolutions (Online)

Book Signing | A Celebration of Asian Diaspora Creativity: Book Launch + Exhibition


Celebrate the launch of Kathy Huang's new book Wonder Women: Art of the Asian Diaspora with an evening of art, games, and community. The festivities include a book signing, a special after-hours viewing of Zoé Blue M.’s solo exhibition Hard Boiled, games hosted by Mahjong Mistress, food by Nom Wah, and drinks by Kung Fu Tea. Copies of Wonder Women will be available for purchase at the gallery.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Signings, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, A Celebration of Asian Diaspora Creativity: Book Launch + Exhibition

Party | Board Games Meet-Up


Play a variety of board games, including Scrabble, Chess, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and more! Bring a friend or join on your own—all levels are welcome. Studies have shown that playing board games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including: •    Improving memory and focus •    Enhancing critical thinking skills •    Making connections •    Reducing stress (and screen time!)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Partys, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Board Games Meet-Up

Dancing | Salsa Social in the Park 


Join a vibrant community of dancers at this weekly salsa social, open to all ages and experience levels. The evening begins with a free introductory class from 6–6:30 PM, followed by open dancing led by the dynamic instructors of Mi Salsa Dura Baile.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dancings, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Salsa Social in the Park&nbsp;

Workshop | Sunset Yoga in the Park


Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson's peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Sunset Yoga in the Park

Concert | When Folksongs Bring Freedom: Performance by Renowned Bassist, Hilliard Greene


Acclaimed bassist Hilliard Greene presents a performance and workshop highlighting the beauty and significance of Negro spirituals associated with the Underground Railroad. Greene explores this uniquely American genre through words and music, featuring songs like Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Wade in the Water, Deep River, Go Down Moses, and Michael Row the Boat Ashore. Greene, celebrated for his solo contrabass work and known for collaborations with legendary jazz vocalist Jimmy Scott, brings powerful history and artistry to this performance. Note: Adult program; ages 18+ renowned
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, When Folksongs Bring Freedom: Performance by Renowned Bassist, Hilliard Greene

Book Discussion | Fifty Years of Form: Fred Sandback’s Dialogue with Dia


This event marks the launch of Interaction, a scholarly volume tracing Fred Sandback’s five-decade relationship with Dia Art Foundation. Through archival research, critical essays, and dialogues featuring Matilde Guidelli-Guidi and Curtis Harvey, the publication examines how the foundation's institutional framework shaped Sandback’s spatial and conceptual investigations. A conversation with the authors will be introduced by Director Jessica Morgan and moderated by Deputy Director of Programs Humberto Moro.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Fifty Years of Form: Fred Sandback&rsquo;s Dialogue with Dia

Talk | Monuments and the American Identity Discussion


How have monuments and museums helped construct Americans’ public subconscious about race, class, gender, and history writ large? Panelists will discuss the rise and fall of public art, the healing potential of newly commissioned projects, the expanding role of museums, and the challenges currently confronting activists and artists. Irvin Weathersby, Jr. is a Brooklyn-based writer and professor from New Orleans. His work has been featured on ABC News Live Prime, at the Brooklyn Museum, in the Los Angeles Times, Elle, LitHub, Guernica, Esquire, the Atlantic, EBONY, and elsewhere. He has received fellowships and awards from the Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation, the Research Foundation of CUNY, the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, the American Council of Learned Societies, and the Mellon Foundation. In Open Contempt is his first book. Erin L. Thompson, America’s only professor of art crime, holds a PhD in Art History and a law degree, and is a professor at City University of New York. She has spoken about monuments controversies with outlets including the New Yorker, New York Times, CSPAN, and “The Today Show.” Stephen Colbert and John Oliver have referenced her work. Her book Smashing Statues: The Rise and Fall of American Public Monuments, was published in 2022. She is now completing a book about antiquities forgeries.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talks, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Monuments and the American Identity Discussion

Poetry Reading | Multilingual Poetry: What is Quantum Poetics?


This event introduces the concepts of Quantum Age Poetry and Quantum Poetics to the general public. The presentation will explore how these innovative poetic frameworks relate to multilingual and translingual poetries. Featured poets: Dima Pevzner is known for his work as a poet, songwriter, composer, and experimental filmmaker. His latest works have been met with acclaim. For the past year, Dima co-hosted Out of the Box Multilingual Poetry Series at Bowery Poetry Club (with Igor Satanovsky and Anton Yakovlev). Igor Satanovsky is a poet, editor, curator, visual artist, and award-winning book designer. Igor is the author of nine collections of poetry and a recipient of the 2021 David Burliuk Prize for experimental poetry. He founded the annual International Zaum Day (2014), organized the New York DADA Poetry Centennial (2016), and Berlin/New York/Kyiv: Poetry Fest Against Russian Invasion of Ukraine, and contributed notes to multiple editions of A Dictionary of the Avant-Gardes. Anton Yakovlev’s poetry collection One Night We Will No Longer Bear the Ocean was published in 2024. His chapbook Chronos Dines Alone won the James Tate Poetry Prize. The Last Poet of the Village, a book of translations of poetry by Sergei Yeseni.  Yakovlev is also the author of Ordinary Impalers and two prior chapbooks. Poet, translator and essayist, Murat Nemet-Nejat has written several published works, including The Spiritual Life of Replicants and Animals of Dawn; the translation of the Turkish poet Seyhan Erozçelik’s Rosestrikes and Coffee Grinds (; and the editing of Eda: An Anthology of Contemporary Turkish Poetry and the essays “Dear Charles, Letters from a Turk: Mayan Letters, Herman Meliville and Eda” (Spuyten Duyvil, 2016) and “Holiness and Jewish Rebellion:’Questions of Accent,’ Twenty Years Afterward."
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Poetry Readings, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Multilingual Poetry: What is Quantum Poetics?

Workshop | Open Level Zumba Class in the Sky 


Move to salsa, merengue, cumbia, and Bachata rhythms, and more in this Latin-inspired dance fitness session. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. Open to all—no experience necessary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Open Level Zumba Class in the Sky&nbsp;

Performance | Stories in Water 


Join artist Jumana Emil Abboud for a storytelling performance exploring myth, memory, and our ties to water. Developed through workshops, A River’s Keepers invites participants and audiences to reflect on personal and collective relationships to rivers and streams through spoken word and collaborative mark-making.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performances, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Stories in Water&nbsp;

Screening | The Cosmic Distance Ladder: For Anyone Interested in Math, Astronomy, Discovery - at a Museum


How do we measure the cosmos? How far is the Moon? The stars? Distant galaxies? Discover the math behind the universe in this special screening of The Cosmic Distance Ladder. Join the screening and discussion offering a rare opportunity to explore how mathematics allows us to measure distances across the universe. From ancient geometry to modern astrophysics, this visual journey reveals the logic, creativity, and scientific breakthroughs that have helped us map the universe.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
$5, registration required
Screenings, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, The Cosmic Distance Ladder: For Anyone Interested in Math, Astronomy, Discovery - at a Museum

Poetry Reading | Celebrate New Releases from Prize-Winning Poets


Celebrate the newest publications from Elaine Equi and Joanna Fuhrman! Elaine Equi’s Out of the Blank moves through familial relationships, time, and the body with her signature wit and curiosity. Fuhrman confronts the foreign landscape of the online world in Data Mind, while remixing the traditional trope with her signature comic and surrealist flair. Reception to follow. Copies of Out of the Blank and Data Mind will be available for purchase.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Poetry Readings, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Celebrate New&nbsp;Releases from Prize-Winning Poets

Movie in a Park | Thelma under the Night Sky


When 93-year-old Thelma Post falls victim to a phone scam, she refuses to be just another statistic. Determined to reclaim her stolen money, Thelma embarks on a daring quest across Los Angeles, enlisting the help of her old friend Ben. Together, they navigate unexpected challenges, proving that age is just a number when seeking justice. Inspired by a true story, this heartwarming action-comedy showcases the resilience and spirit of its unlikely heroine. Director: Josh Margolin Cast: June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Parker Posey, Richard Roundtree Grab a blanket and enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park! Movies begin at dusk. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. The screening may be canceled in the event of heavy rain or extreme weather. This is part of the Movies Under the Stars series.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Parks, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Thelma under the Night Sky
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Plays, May 21, 2025, 05/21/2025, Two Dramas: Missed Connections and Dangerous Games
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Musical | Hit Show Musical Parody

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Play | Enchanting Theater About Famous Figure of 19C France

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