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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, July 9, 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 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
July 9, 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, July 9, 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, July 9, 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 (July 9, 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)!
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 unique 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
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- 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
60 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Thursday, July 9, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Wimbledon Tennis
Today's Schedule:
10:00am - 2:30pm Wimbledon 2026
*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
Free
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
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Galleries | World Cup Exhibit: Historic Objects from Legendary Players, Jerseys, Trophies, & More
An immersive exhibition celebrating nearly a century of FIFA World Cup history, featuring original objects and dedicated showcases from every tournament since 1930. The exhibition displays original historic objects from legends such as Pele, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Messi. Other highlights include the "48 TEAMS. ONE PRIZE" installation displaying jerseys from all 48 participating nations, the historic Jules Rimet Trophy, a cinematic installation called "THE FINAL," and the "Wall of Champions" honoring every World Cup-winning player. Guests arriving more than 10 minutes after their reserved time may need to join the standby line.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn the Art of Narrative Poetry: Immersion, Listening, & Creativity
Spoken-word poet and artist Abby Duran hosts a Narrative Poetry workshop! Get to know fellow participants in conversation, then compose a poem based on that conversation. This program's mission is to encourage poetry composition through active listening, breaking down the barriers that often obstruct the path of connection between people. Through the power of immersion, listening, and creativity, participants can find inspiration and camaraderie with fellow participants through their conversation and the subsequent poems created in this workshop.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Make Your Own Clay Pinch Pot
Try working with clay to craft a small pinch pot! This fun activity highlights a traditional art form shared by Indigenous groups throughout the Western Hemisphere. Passed down through generations, pottery-making showcases creativity, craftsmanship, and rich cultural traditions.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Multi-Level Community Yoga in the Park
A welcome multi-level yoga class in the park open to everyone. Bring your own mat.
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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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Live Jazz & Contemporary Music to Brighten Up Your Afternoon (Outdoors)
Come down to the park for lunch and let the musicians from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music provide the soundtrack to your afternoon. Bistro tables and seating are provided for your enjoyment.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Piano in the Park: "Immensely Gifted" Entertainer
Come on down and swing along to the best jazz the Big Apple has to offer, with musician Jon Weber. “Immensely gifted.” “Formidable talent.” “Phenomenal.” “Essential.” - The New York Times Jazz pianist Jon Weber has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous accolades for performance and composition, and scoring extensively for television since 1987. Jon stepped in to host NPR's Piano Jazz radio program, the station's longest-running cultural program, following host Marian McPartland's retirement; The Wall Street Journal sung Jon’s praises: "Most frequently seen across New York as the accompanist to any singer lucky enough to hire him, Jon Weber is best known to the rest of the country as the worthy successor to the late Marian McPartland on the NPR staple Piano Jazz."
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950): Classic Film Noir with Gene Tierney
Film-noir drama about a New York City detective with a violent streak who gets involved in the accidental killing of a murder suspect and the subsequent cover-up, which leads to implicating an innocent cab driver. Director: Otto Preminger Cast: Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Gary Merrill Gene Tierney was an American stage and film actress. Acclaimed for her great beauty, Tierney was a prominent leading lady during the Golden Age of Hollywood. For her role in Leave Her to Heaven (1945), she earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Darryl F. Zanuck, co-founder of 20th Century Fox, said Tierney was "unquestionably, the most beautiful woman in movie history."
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
2:00 pm
Regular: $21.75
Member: $0
Regular: $21.75
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Film | James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) -- Epic Sci-Fi Film with Star-Studded Cast
Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. Director: James Cameron Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet James Cameron is a Canadian filmmaker and deep-sea explorer. His films combine cutting-edge film technology with classical filmmaking techniques and have grossed over $10 billion worldwide, making him the second highest-grossing film director of all time. A major figure in the post-New Hollywood era, Cameron has received numerous accolades including three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for six British Academy Film Awards.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Handsewing 101: Build a Mindful, Creative Hobby (Mending Techniques)
A class on sewing by hand using traditional handsewing techniques. For most of human history, people have created stuff from fabric and fibers by hand. Almost everything we can sew using a machine can be done by hand. It just takes a little more mindfulness, patience, time, and a few simple tools and techniques to begin. Participants will learn about the tools needed for handsewing, the various types of stitches used in hand sewing, the terminology, basic fabric information, and more. You will also get an opportunity to practice what you have learned in the class by sewing a small project that can be completed during our sessions. Mending Techniques: Please bring something from your closet you wish to mend. No prior experience necessary. No need to purchase anything. All materials will be provided for the class. Just come in and start your journey to becoming a sewists. Handsewing, sometimes called slow stitching, can be a mindful hobby that allows you to slowly create beautiful and quality items in our fast paced world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Play Mah Jongg on the Plaza
Play Mah Jongg with players of all skill levels! Socials are hosted and organized by Linda Fisher, and players play the National Mah Jongg League style. Participants are welcome to borrow equipment, or bring their own Mah Jongg sets. Mah Jongg lessons are currently unavailable at this time.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Hidden Figures (2016): Biographical Drama Film with All-Star Cast
Hidden Figures tells the inspiring true story of three African-American women at NASA whose mathematical brilliance was pivotal in launching John Glenn into orbit during the Space Race. Set against the backdrop of 1960s racial and gender discrimination, it blends history, wit, and heartfelt drama. Critics praise its performances, uplifting message, and engaging storytelling, making it a must-watch for fans of biographical and socially resonant films. Director: Theodore Melfi Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Thursday Evenings at a Living Memorial Museum
Explore a museum dedicated to Holocaust remembrance, Jewish life, and education. View expansive galleries, 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
Free
Free
5:00 pm
Regular: $50
Member: $0
Regular: $50
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Workshop | Kayaking on the East River
Glide along the water this summer in an East River embayment with a kayaking session! All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers -- life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Register for a 20-minute time slot. Please note this event is subject to change due to weather or other extenuating circumstances
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Three Floors. Hundreds of Images. One Unforgettable Way to See
This museum is the world's leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. It was founded in 1974 to champion "concerned photography"--socially and politically minded images that can educate and change the world. Through its exhibitions, education programs, community outreach, and public programs, the museum offers an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, tickets required
$5, tickets required
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 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
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Anywhere but Now: Solo Painting Exhibition Exploring Fragmented Nature, Time, & Wanderlust
Ron Chen's exhibition, Anywhere but Now, features the artist’s latest Particle Paintings. Chen’s recent works seek to untangle experiences through painted snapshots of moments both lived and imagined. He creates a series of dreamlike spaces that shift between dissolution and resolution, depending on how far or close to them we place our bodies. These compositions mine not only his own sense of familiarity within immersive moments, but also create ambiguous realities that resemble shared memories. What began as a deeply personal engagement with traditions and image sharing between family members has now expanded into broader meditations on memories of experiences, the desire for escapism, and the pursuit to understand both our individual and shared time. Anywhere but Now examines our own impulses to inhabit another time and place while simultaneously being present for the moments that matter within our daily lives. The title of the exhibition underscores our desire to step beyond the relentless influx of constant digital connection coupled with the persistent belief that fulfillment exists elsewhere and beautifully illustrates through painting our conscious and subconscious desire to transcend beyond peripheral distractions. From daydreaming about future possibilities or reminiscing about the past, the artist masterfully builds an opaque middle ground for viewers to take a moment to reflect upon their own lived experiences and consider their personal musings of escape from distractions. His works ask viewers to consider their own participation and attunement within their lives, and question how much of what they are seeing, feeling, and believing has been genuinely achieved, a performance of an alternate self, or if it has been fabricated for them. Rather than striving for realistic accuracy, Chen embraces visual ambiguity through the buildup of his surfaces. His softly applied daubs and strokes reject photorealism in favor of a visual language that mirrors the fragmented nature, time, and our own sense of wanderlust. As in life itself, movement never truly ceases. If not through our bodies, then through our minds, we are constantly wandering between memory, imagination, and anticipation. That restless condition ultimately becomes the condition of Chen's paintings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | From the Ground Up: Ceramics Exhibition Exploring Racial Stereotypes & Subjectivity
From the Ground Up is an exhibition of recent ceramic sculptures and drawings by Anthony Peyton Young. Merging historic Southern craft traditions and contemporary explorations of identity, Young employs humor and caricature both to dismantle received stereotypes and to explore how those same stereotypes may contribute to the formation of subjectivity. Young’s ceramic vessels, like his paintings and drawings, mine American culture, particularly representations of Blackness, to forge new considerations of how we see ourselves and each other. His figures, more fully realized than just faces, draw upon tropes we know from popular entertainment and daily life. Sagging jeans reveal the tops of plaid boxers; gold chains and grills gleam against dark skin, referring to hip-hop culture, but also to African artistic traditions, in which metals—like the nails driven into wooden Kongo figures—generate spiritual powers. The frequent appearance of cowrie shells also nods to the ancestors.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | In Plain Sight: Group Exhibition Exploring Hidden Meanings at a Renowned Art School
An exhibition of works examining the political, historical, and inherited power structures that hold bodies in place under the guise of something else. Their works reward a closer look: what reads as traditional, natural, or even beautiful from a distance gives way, on approach, to something more complicated and often more sinister.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Lola (1961): French Romantic Drama from Jacques Demy
Described by Demy as "a musical without music," a tale of crisscrossing lives in Nantes. A bored young man meets with his former girlfriend, now a cabaret dancer and single mother, and soon finds himself falling back in love with her. Director: Jacques Demy Cast: Anouk Aimee, Marc Michel, Alan Scott, Jacques Harden, Margo Lion Jacques Demy was a French filmmaker and lyricist. He appeared at the height of the French New Wave. Demy's films are celebrated for their visual style, which drew upon diverse sources such as classic Hollywood musicals, the plein-air realism of his French New Wave colleagues, fairy tales, jazz, Japanese manga, and the opera. His films contain overlapping continuity (i.e., characters cross over from film to film), lush musical scores (typically composed by Michel Legrand), and motifs like teenage love, labor rights, chance encounters, incest, and the intersection between dreams and reality. In French with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Tops: Multidisciplinary Solo Exhibition Exploring the Spectrum of Identity & Redefining Queerness
Tops is an exhibition of works by artist Lindsay Perryman. Born and raised in New York, Perryman’s work explores the existence, visibility, and nuances of transgender identities. Perryman utilizes their practice to challenge and rewrite misconceptions about the spectrum of identity. They rely on a cultivated visual awareness to reinterpret and redefine queerness. Perryman romanticizes the healing process after top surgery to highlight the importance of community when grappling with trauma, pain, and eventual recovery. Through literal self portraits and self portraits implied through the depiction of others, Perryman elucidates the importance of trans people seeing themselves in a tangible way, whether it be in print, in an artwork on the wall, a film on a screen, or looking back at them from a mirror.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Under the Skin: Group Exhibition on the Monstrous Feminine
Under the Skin is a celebration of the flesh: mutations, hybrids, and manipulated beings as expressions of how the body can be re-written as a mode of feminist empowerment. The exhibition looks at how abjection is articulated and can be redefined, examining child-birth, care-taking, and body reconfiguration. The works seek to dissolve binary differences and disrupt the social order around female signifiers. The show flips our final understanding of the monstrous feminine into a source of power rather than punishment. It features Sue de Beer, Carly Ries, Alison Kudlow Eva Tellier, Origin I, and Katherine Hubbard.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Eclectic, Genre-Bending Duo Light Up the Stage
This performance marks a special homecoming for the brothers Zohar and Adam, who are currently in high demand across the nation and around the world. For this one-night-only performance, Zohar and Adam will be joined by a trio featuring JAZZ HOUSE staff member Ben Mizrach, as well on alto saxophone.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Expert Explores New Geometric Discoveries in Well-Known Shakespeare’s Collection
Architecture historian Matthew Collins presents a thorough and novel geometric analysis of the 1609 cover-page of Shakespeare’s Sonnets (the “Aspley Edition”) synthesizing and resolving disparate discoveries of discrete circles made by other scholars. Publicly revealed in 2016 and 2022 respectively, it is asserted that two subtle, but meaningful figures can be found inherent to the graphic design of this artifact and a great many conclusions from them deduced. Through trial and error, Matthew has sought, using hi-definition practical drafting techniques, to confirm, refine, and resolve the geometries of these two circles into a single structure to demonstrate a formal relationship between them, with primary concern for legibility and reproducibility.
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6:00 pm
$5, RSVP required
$5, RSVP required
Workshop | Make Your Own Good Luck Charms & Divination Devices
An interactive workshop offering hands-on engagement with interdisciplinary artist Megan Mi-Ai Lee creative practices. Attendees will explore the presence and power of the “good luck charm” in their lives. Megan Mi-Ai Lee will facilitate a conversation about popular good luck charms and the role of ritual in our lives, followed by a workshop in which participants will create their own “charms” using tinfoil, air-dry clay, and found objects. Materials will be provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own small objects. Guests are encouraged to mingle with other artists and arts enthusiasts while building a new skill. You will leave with an artwork to take home with you.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish, tickets required
pay-what-you-wish, tickets required
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: 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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Rio-Style Samba Circle with Brazilian Music Ensemble
Gather your loved ones for an electrifying Roda de Samba with the New York-based Brazilian ensemble Regional Samauma. The group presents a vibrant tribute to samba, one of Brazil's most enduring musical traditions. Rooted in Afro-Brazilian community gatherings of early 20th-century Rio de Janeiro, the roda is more than a performance--it's a shared cultural experience where music, movement, and connection come to life. With guitars, cavaquinho, percussion, and communal singing, Regional Samauma brings the spirit of Rio's samba circles to New York City, inviting audiences to clap, sing, dance, and join the circle.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Movie in a Park | Rob Reiner's When Harry Met Sally (1989): Romantic Comedy Starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan (Outdoors)
Harry and Sally meet when they share a car on a road trip. As the two build their lives and careers in Manhattan, they find love and heartache - with other people - but their paths continue to cross and their friendship continues to grow. Director: Rob Reiner Cast: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby Billy Crystal is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker known as a standup comedian and for his film and stage roles. Crystal has received numerous accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award as well as nominations for three Grammy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991. Meg Ryan is an American actress known for her leading roles as quirky, charismatic women since the late 1980s. Ryan is particularly recognized for her work in romantic comedies, a genre she dominated during the 1980s and 1990s. Dubbed "America's sweetheart" by the media, she became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars of the latter decade. Robert Reiner was a filmmaker, actor, and political activist. He directed a series of acclaimed studio films in a career that spanned comedy, drama, romance, and documentary. Reiner received numerous accolades, including winning two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Hugo Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and nine Golden Globe Awards. Guests are welcome to bring their own food for picnicking and encouraged to support nearby park concessions and neighborhood restaurants. Popcorn, water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages (for those 21+) will be available for sale on-site. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or small soft cushions, but reminded that lawn chairs and dogs are not permitted on the lawn, and glass bottles and outside alcohol are never allowed in the park.
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
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 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
Free
Free
Concert | Grammy-Winning New Orleans Brass Band on the Waterfront
From the Big Easy to the Big Apple, Rebirth Brass Band blends traditional bayou brass band roots with funk and hip-hop to create their own signature sound. Breathtaking views of Hudson River sunsets, picnic-friendly fairgrounds, and refreshing waterfront breezes. 6:30PM - DJ BLESSED 7:30PM - REBIRTH BRASS BAND
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Lesson | Poetry Writing with Yale Review-Featured Poet
Gotham Poetry instructor Mary Donnelly guides participants through some of poetry’s most essential tenets. You’ll learn some craft, do some writing, and have a chance to share your work, all in the heart of New York City. Mary Donnelly's poetry has appeared in The Brooklyn Rail, Indiana Review, Prairie Schooner, The Literary Review, and The Yale Review, and she published the chapbook Mad World Colored Oil.
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6:30 pm
Free
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Dancing | Salsa on the the Pier (Beginners Welcome)
World-renowned dancer, instructor, and producer Talía Castro-Pozo and her line-up of friends lead a salsa dance party. Celebrated as “The Woman of Salsa” by Latina Magazine, Talía is trained in everything from Ballroom to Jazz. Whether you’re a novice or advanced dancer, every level is welcome, with beginner Salsa lessons to kick off the night before swinging into an open dance affair. 6:30 PM: Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM: Open Dance
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Play | Shakespeare's Hamlet: Landmark Tragedy in the Park
Though Hamlet claims that he is "mad in craft," there's inevitably going to be a little overlap. Three actors tackle Hamlet's desperate struggle to 'hold it all together' in this imaginative, visceral, and immediate production of Shakespeare's classic. Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Nicholas Martin-Smith. Cushions will be provided to sit on the stairs of the monument. There is very limited room if you bring your own chair. Please arrive no later than 6:20pm. There will be no late seating.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Sunset Yoga in the Park
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga instructors lead a multi-level sunset yoga practice. Suitable for all fitness 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
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $69
Member: $0
Regular: $69
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Concert | "It Wasn't Me" Singer Shaggy Hosts Caribbean Music & Culture Celebration
Fresh off the release of his new album Lottery, global reggae icon Shaggy brings an all-star lineup to the stage for an all-ages concert. It will feature performances by Robin Thicke, Tanto Metro & Devonte, Rayvon, Noah Powah, NESTA, Amber Lee, Matthew Malcolm, and Shuga, alongside special guests, DJs Tropical Blendz and Afrique, and hosts DJ Norie, Roxy Romeo, and Li'l Nat. Inspired by the Jamaican concept of "yaad" (home), the event brings together music, culture, and community.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Opening Reception | Psychedelicatessen: A Powerful Dose of Art -- Retro-Style Solo Exhibition on Jewish Cultural Memory
The new exhibit, Psychedelicatessen: A Powerful Dose of Art by Steve Marcus, presents a vibrant parodic mashup of 1960s counterculture and Jewish culture. Inspired by the psychedelic art of the 1960s, Jewish culture, and vernacular graphics, Marcus has created a body of work that twists Jewish tradition together with the visual aesthetics of the Jewish delicatessen and Hippie subcultures. At the heart of Psychedelicatessen is an exploration of cultural memory from multiple perspectives. Marcus draws upon the rich heritage of Eastern European Jewry and the immigrant experience in America, reimagining these traditions through bold colors, layered imagery, and inventive juxtapositions. His artwork invites viewers to consider how Jewish identity is preserved, transformed, and continually reinvented across generations. YIVO Senior Academic Advisor & Director of Exhibitions Eddy Portnoy in conversation with Marcus.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | DJ MD Spins Innovative Tracks Honoring African Diaspora
DJ MD (Marcy DePina) curates vibes and sounds that reflect her passion for music, art, and the cultures of the world. Celebrating music as the universal language, DJ MD spins tracks from Africa and its expansive and innovative Diaspora, with the purpose of raising frequencies and promoting unity through sound. For over a decade, DJ MD has been a radio host, producer, deejay, and host of the FORSA!
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Regular: $25
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Regular: $25
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7:00 pm
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Regular: $35
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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 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
pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
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Concert | Resonant Bossa Nova & Musica Popular Brasileira
Representing the cultural tapestry of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, musician Alici takes the stage with her mission to join the serene sounds of her country with the gritty energy of the city. She draws from her upbringing split between Brazil, Seattle, and the UK to redefine the idea of what Brazilian music sounds like to a contemporary audience. Her soundscapes intertwine the sultry allure of bossa nova and MPB that crosses borders and resonates with listeners worldwide. 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 for all.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Screening | By George: American History Documentary Premiere on the Waterfront
By George tells the story of July 9, 1776, when New Yorkers gathered downtown to hear the Declaration of Independence read publicly for the first time. In one of the Revolution's earliest and most symbolic acts, the crowd marched to Bowling Green and pulled down the equestrian statue of King George III. The film traces the statue's extraordinary afterlife: its lead was melted down into musket balls to support the revolutionary cause, while the severed head was reportedly smuggled back to England, where it may remain hidden to this day. Director: H. Paul Moon
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Screening | Pele (2021): Biographical Documentary on Brazlian Soccer Star (Outdoors)
Pulse-quickening archival footage and revelatory new interviews chart the larger-than-life ascent of the charismatic "King of Soccer," who led Brazil--then in the throes of political turmoil that would culminate in a U.S.-backed military dictatorship--to three World Cup championships. Directed by Ben Nichols and David Tryhorn. 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 for all.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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8:00 pm
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Regular: $25
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Dancing | Dance Along to the Sonic Spirit of Branzilian Forró Music
Baia Toca Forró highlights the work of acclaimed singer-songwriter Maurício Baia. With over 13 albums, and major festival performances, the Rio de Janeiro-based artist blends traditional sounds from Brazil with contemporary rock and pop. Baia's most recent album, Batidas do Coração, focuses on forró, a northeastern dance form and musical genre that centers on accordion, zabumba (bass drum), and metal triangle. Baia brings this Brazilian party to the dance floor in a forró concert featuring original works and classics by the genre’s leaders, such as Luiz Gonzaga and Alceu Valença. Come together and move to the sonic spirit of northeastern Brazil. 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 for all.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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8:00 pm
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Regular: $135
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Poetry Reading | Evening of Local Poetry
Enjoy an evening of poetry with local poet and playwright Galinsky, with "Five Minute Features" from a dozen poets of all styles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Comedy Club | Standup Show
Catch some of the best comedians at this free weekly stand-up show, featuring a lineup of rising stars and seasoned favorites. Past performers include Sheng Wang, Mark Normand, Dan Soder, Annie Lederman, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Black Panther (2018): Marvel Superhero Film with Star-Studded Cast on the Plaza
A superhero known as Black Panther defends Wakanda, a technologically advanced country in Africa that has hidden itself away from the rest of the world. Now, he must face a dissident who wants to sell the country's natural resources to fund an uprising. Director: Ryan Coogler Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Sterling K. Brown, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Andy Serkis Organizers strongly encourage you to bring your own blanket or mat to sit on and get comfortable. A limited number of chairs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis—arrive early if you'd like one!
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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8:30 pm
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Play | Skakespeare's Othello: Tragedy of Betrayal
Shakespeare's searing tragedy of love, jealousy, power, and betrayal. Set in Venice and Cyprus, Othello follows the Moorish military commander Othello as he is manipulated by his ensign, Iago, into suspecting his wife Desdemona of infidelity. Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Carl Cofield.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Dancing | Silent Disco: MoMA & SXSW-Featured DJ Spins Brazilian Samba, Boogie, & Electronic Beats
This World Club DJ party features acclaimed Brazilian music producer and DJ Beco Dranoff. Dranoff has DJ'd special events at the Museum of Modern Art, SXSW, Cielo, and Abu Dhabi's Culture Summit. With over 30 years of music experience, Dranoff will bring a varied selection of Brazilian gems, both old and new, for a set that incorporates classic and contemporary Brazilian samba, boogie, and current electronic beats side-by-side with African and Caribbean flavors. In celebration of the athletes playing on sport's most popular stage, enjoy a DJ dance party made to move everyone together as one world. 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 for all.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 pm
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Other | Fastest-Growing Sport Competition at Historical Venue
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Staged Reading | Broadway Performer in a Story of Courage, Faith, and Survival
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