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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 10, 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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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
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Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
May 10, 2025. Free shows, concerts, movies, tours are New York (NYC) best kept secret! New York City never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.
New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).
So do not wot till tomorrow, start using these unique New York City opportunities today, May 10, 2025!
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 10, 2025!
Join the Club!
Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
Join the Club!
Free things to do, free events that take place in the City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (May 10, 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!
In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
Join the Club!
Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
Join the Club!
Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
Join the Club!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
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Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides:
- free concerts in NYC
- free movies in NYC
- free jazz in NYC
- free poetry readings in NYC
- free tours/hikes in NYC
- free city walks in NYC
- free Yoga /Tai Chi in NYC
- fairs and parades in NYC
- free theater in NYC
- free tickets to concerts, theater and dance performances in NYC
'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).
60 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Saturday, May 10, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Fair | Spring Floral Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate the season with a special Floral Scavenger Hunt! Spot seed paper florals hidden throughout the space — some containing surprise prizes. Winners can redeem their finds at a designated prize podium.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Get in Shape: Cardio & Strength
Classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free
Free
Festival | Chinese Culture and Food Festival
This event features experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs showcasing the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from China. It is a cultural platform that connects people in New York to Chinese restaurants, food vendors, artists, and local communities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
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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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Drawing in the Park
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Street Fair
Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Parade | Celebrate Japan with a Parade and Street Festival
Celebrate Japan Day in New York City by attending the Japan Day Parade and/or Street Fair! This year, the parade's Grand Marshal is Chef Masaharu Morimoto -- known to millions as the star of Iron Chef and Iron Chef America, and now executive producer and head judge for Roku's Sushi Master. He has garnered critical and popular acclaim for his seamless integration of Western and Japanese ingredients. And, special guests at the parade are the Attack on Titan: The Musical cast and musician Sayaka Yamamoto!
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Party | Coffee Meet-Up for Photography Enthusiasts
Connect with New York's photography community during this social meet-up for photographers, collectors, and camera enthusiasts! During the event, grab a coffee and pastries, available in the museum café.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Dance Fitness Class for All Ages
Colorful outfits encouraged at this creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics! Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Museums | Family Fun at a Historical Site: Sailor Adventures
Enjoy interactive activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Incorporate 19th-century maritime craft traditions into your handmade Valentine's Day cards and unique trinkets for the holiday. You can also browse galleries and learn about ships, life at sea and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$1, registration required
$1, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome
THis juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Master Class | Learn Acting & Public Speaking Skills with Theater Pro
Designed for anyone who wants to “take the stage” – in acting or public speaking! The art of acting is not just about being the next famous actor, but it explores life skills that everyone can utilize in any profession. Explore the elements of acting while freeing your creativity, increasing your confidence, and learning how to work effectively in a group. The tools and techniques of the actor’s craft are introduced through a wide variety of exercises, games, improvisations, short-scripted material, monologues, and scenes. Use these tools and techniques to forward your career and improve your listening and communication skills. No experience necessary.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Museums | American Masterpieces on View: Opening Day
Explore over 400 works by leading American artists from the 18th to the 21st centuries. The fair, which is marking its 18th year, features exhibitions by 17 premier specialists.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
City Walk | Annual Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk, Featuring 125+ Local Artists
This spring, Brooklyn will come alive with creativity with over 125 local artists exhibiting their work at 70 local businesses for the Annual Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk. This vibrant,self-guided, 1.5-mile art event will showcase the diverse talents of emerging and established artists at galleries, salons, boutiques, restaurants, and home decor shops. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience a diverse collection of art ranging from paintings, drawings, three-dimensional art, mixed media, and photography. While enjoying Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk, people are encouraged to take time to visit and support the local, small businesses and restaurants in the area. They can grab a cup of coffee for their stroll, sit and eat, pick up a unique gift, or a new spring outfit, and explore new services- all of which help to keep the businesses that make up the fabric of the neighborhood thriving.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | The Wonderful World of Fungi: Celebrating the Third Category of Life with Art, Film, and Nature
The New York Mycological Society and special guests celebrate Mother Earth and observe the third category of life: fungi. The New York Mycological Society (NYMS), will lead a walk around MoMI's neighborhood exploring the mushrooms, lichen, and mycelium in our everyday landscape that we may not have noticed. Everyone with an interest in the living environment, regardless of their level of knowledge of fungi, is invited. Space is limited, RSVP is required. Next, visual artist Caro Arevalo will help visitors document their finds with botanical illustrations. All skill levels are welcome, and drawing supplies will be provided. Then, software engineer and community biologist Sally Kong gives a presentation on fungal microscopy--the beautiful world of mushroom's interior structures and microscopic elements. RSVP recommended. Then there will be a screeningof the not-to-be-missed New York City premiere of Fungi: Web of Life featuring noted mycologist Merlin Sheldrake and narrated by Bjork. Space is limited, RSVP recommended. Schedule of activities: 12:00 p.m.: Meet for the mycological walk 12:30-1:30 p.m.: NYMS neighborhood mycological walk 2:00-3:00 p.m.: NYMS ID session 2:30-3:15 p.m.: Fungi: Web of Life screening 3:00-4:30 p.m.: Guided mushroom drawing with botanical illustrator Caro Arevalo (drop-in) 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Fungal Microscopy demo with scientist-artist Sally Kong Please visit the website link and individually RSVP to the activities you want to attend within this event.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Art Walk Tour with Curator: Meet Artists & Enjoy Special Gallery and In-Store Presentations
Curator Alicia Degener guides a fun and lively tour of several galleries, live art presentations, and special exhibitions. Attendees will walk the avenue, meet artists, and enjoy special gallery and in-store presentations. The tour will walk from a central location on Atlantic Ave towards to 4th Avenue/Barclays Center. Wear comfortable shoes and expect to walk at least one mile! Space is limited! Plan to arrive at least 5 mins early to ensure a spot.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Bach's Solo & Cello Suites: Festival Performance
Listen as young artists from the Bach Virtuosi Festival and students/recent graduates of Juilliard perform movements from the Bach solo violin and cello suites, including the famed Chaconne. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Drop-In Drawing Sessions in Historical Setting
Experience this iconic, half-outdoor museum through creative drawing challenges in the galleries with expert teaching artists. Materials are provided, but you may bring your own sketchbook. Please note, only pencils are allowed in the galleries. Demonstrations repeat every 30 minutes. For visitors of all ages. Space is limited; first come, first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Explore Hidden Worlds Through Nature and Discovery
Drop in for free open hours and investigate monthly educational themes. Observe local marine life in a 250-gallon aquarium, explore a large-scale park model, dive into crafts and reading, and more. Guided by expert educators, visitors of all ages are invited to uncover the hidden stories of the environment through hands-on activities and self-led exploration.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Open Studios | Get Creative with Artists & Writers in an Iconic Museum
Explore the artistry of traditional Chinese bronze vessels and ceramics and their impact on artists past and present. Gallery 217: Meet artist Heidi Lau, whose hand-built ceramic sculptures, inspired by ancient Chinese bronze vessels, are on view in the exhibition Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie. Gain insight into Lau's process and watch as she creates works in response to The Astor Court. Gallery 206: Design a sculpture inspired by the shapes and surfaces of Chinese bronzes. Gallery 961: Respond to writing prompts by author Sally Wen Mao inspired by works in Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie and Recasting the Past: The Art of Chinese Bronzes, 1100–1900. Materials are provided, but you may bring your own notebook. Please note, only pencils are allowed in the galleries. At 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm, join Mao for short readings of her work. For visitors of all ages.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn Letterpress Printing with a Professional
Spend a Saturday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! At this workshop, local artist Dikko Faust will lead a printing class, touching on different types of printmaking such as nature rubbings, paste papers, stencils and more. At the residency’s conclusion, Dikko will introduce participants to his Kelsey clamshell letterpress. Dikko Faust is an artist and letterpress printmaker. Dikko Faust began Purgatory Pie Press at University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1977, moved to New York’s Center for Book Arts, and is now one of the longest running artist presses in the world. Faust teaches letterpress printmaking at the School for Visual Arts.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Play Contemporary Games & Make New Friends
Play your favorite contemporary board games! Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Music on the Water: 'Exquisite' Pianist Demonstrates the 'Art of Etude'
BBC-featured pianist Olga Vinokur performs a series of etudes by significant composers from the Romantic period through today. Program Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Etude in C-sharp minor Op. 25 No. 7 Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Etude in E minor Op. 25 No. 5 Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Etude in C minor Op 10 No. 12 Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Etude Op. 42 No. 4 in F-sharp Major Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Etude Op. 42 No. 5 in C-sharp minor Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Etude Op. 2 No. 1 in C-sharp minor Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Etude Op. 8 No. 12 in in D-sharp minor Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Etudes-Tableaux Op. 39 (Selection) William Bolcom (1938-) Recitatif from Twelve New Etudes Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Transcendental Etude No. 10 in F minor George Gershwin (1898-1937)/Earl Wild (1915-2010) Virtuoso Etudes (Selection) Morton Gould (1913-1996) Boogie Woogie Etude
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Spy Who Came in From the Cold (1965): British Spy Film
A British spy sent into East Germany during the cold war on an undercover mission increasingly sees himself as a mere cog in his government's machine. Director: Martin Ritt Cast: Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | A Journey Through the Botanical Life of the East Village
Join a special guided neighborhood walk and collective reading conceived by artist Uriel Orlow, in collaboration with designer and gardener Simone Frazier. The afternoon begins with a walkthrough of Orlow’s exhibition at the Swiss Institute, followed by a walking tour through the East Village, identifying plant species and exploring their medicinal, culinary, and mystical associations. The event concludes with a collective reading to plants in a local community garden.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Spring Afternoon at the Museum: Art Workshops, Live Music, and Gallery Exploring
This event is dedicated to celebrating Earth and the spring season! Visit the galleries to see current exhibitions and enjoy live music during art-making workshops led by various teaching artists on the terrace. You can also sign up for a free claymaking workshop!
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others
Explore the best items this museum has on display with this guided tour. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, antiquities, and more by world-famous artists.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Exploring Tempation through Art and Drama at a Beautiful Museum
Brooklyn College graduate and undergraduate students perform an exploration of temptation through art and drama. Enjoy a student-led tour of the galleries of the museum, then travel outdoors for a performance of an excerpt from a 14th-century play. Participate in a talkback with students about the theme of temptation and their experiences connecting with medieval art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Theater | The Imaginary Invalid: Moliere's Comedy-Ballet Starring Broadway Actor
Argan is ill. But is he? Argan is dying. But aren't we all? Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable? After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him? The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Moliere wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. It explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. This production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, original music by cellist Johnathan Moore, and stars Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah. Director and Translator: Lucie Tiberghien Choreographer and Dancer: Cal Hunt Composer and Cellist: Johnathan Moore Cast: Dante Bonner, Mary Bacon, Rory Furey-King, Doron JePaul, Naomi Lorrain, Sahr Ngaujah, Shayvawn Webster
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Regular: $15.00
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Play | New Original Play by Award-Winning Writer: I Hope This Letter Reaches Mictlan
I Hope This Letter Reaches Mictlan follows Sarai mourning the loss of her brother, whose soul is deported back to Mictlan, the Aztec underworld. Using her newly found shaman powers, Sarai attempts to transcend to help him, only to realize the journey begins with her. This play explores the complexity of grief and how it changes those who experience it. Playwright: Amalia Oliva Rojas
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Classical Music | Music on the Water: 'Exquisite' Pianist Demonstrates the 'Art of Etude'
BBC-featured pianist Olga Vinokur performs a series of etudes by significant composers from the Romantic period through today. Program Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Etude in C-sharp minor Op. 25 No. 7 Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Etude in E minor Op. 25 No. 5 Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Etude in C minor Op 10 No. 12 Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Etude Op. 42 No. 4 in F-sharp Major Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Etude Op. 42 No. 5 in C-sharp minor Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Etude Op. 2 No. 1 in C-sharp minor Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Etude Op. 8 No. 12 in in D-sharp minor Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Etudes-Tableaux Op. 39 (Selection) William Bolcom (1938-) Recitatif from Twelve New Etudes Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Transcendental Etude No. 10 in F minor George Gershwin (1898-1937)/Earl Wild (1915-2010) Virtuoso Etudes (Selection) Morton Gould (1913-1996) Boogie Woogie Etude
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary
Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Body, Sculpture, and the Erotics of Anticipation
Gordon Hall's Hands and Knees explores the politics of vulnerability, support, and queer embodiment through sculptural installations and live performances. Hall reconfigures chrome cantilever chairs into abstract structures that invite reclining and prostration, questioning how bodies navigate moments of waiting and interdependence. Performances throughout the month animate the sculptures, reshaping space and emphasizing an "erotics of anticipation."
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Solo Avante-Garde Sculpure and Performance Art Show: Hands and Knees
For Hands and Knees, artist Gordon Hall works in sculpture and performance with an installation of functional furniture-like sculptures that support reclining bodies in unexpected ways. Animated by a transgender politics that question the norms that govern embodied life, Hands and Knees extends Hall's investigation into the politics of vulnerability and corporeal support. Performers demonstrate possible uses of the sculptures in weekly performances that emerge from Hall's inquiry into the paradoxical interplay of vulnerability and liberation in moments of waiting. Hall is a sculptor, performance-maker, and writer based in New York.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
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Jazz | Springtime Afternoon Jazz Fest Featuring Several Performers
The festival will feature performances from the BSM Youth Jazz Ensemble, MAP Jazz Combo, and two Adult Jazz Ensembles. The event will also feature solo performances from jazz students. Student jazz ensembles are directed by Daniel Bennett, Michael Cochrane and Eli Asher. These students have consistently earned top ratings in the NYSSMA Jazz competition, Interlochen Jazz, and Essentially Ellington competition. Food and refreshments will be provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Staged Reading | Chinese-Jewish Live Cartoon Celebrating Diversity of NYC
Theatrical performance is a reading of Goy Vey! by Richard Chang. Goy Vey! Adventures of a Dim Sun in Search of his Wanton Father is a live cartoon about a Chinese schlemiel who sells batteries in the New York subway while looking for his elusive origins – to the chagrin of his secretive Chinese Opera diva mama. In this whodunit mystery, Jackie Sun travels all over NYC and discovers similarities between cultures – in language, music and dance – that wreak havoc on stereotypes, leading to a celebration of the diversity and one-ness of the human race.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:15 pm
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Book Discussion | Art Book Talk: Tom Wesselmann: The Great American Nude
This event is a conversation about leading American pop artist Tom Wesselmann, in celebration of the first comprehensive publication devoted to his most famous body of work, the Great American Nudes (1961-73). Featuring the book's author, curator and art historian Susan Davidson; Lauren Mahony, a gallery publications director; and Jeffrey Sturges, director of exhibitions for the Estate of Tom Wesselmann. Tom Wesselmann: The Great American Nude is the first comprehensive publication dedicated to the artist's most famous body of work. Written by Susan Davidson, the book combines sensual depictions of the female figure with references to art history and popular culture. It will include full-color reproductions of each artwork in the series (totaling one hundred numbered works, plus proofs, and all color variations for editioned works), as well as related drawings, studies, and relevant works from associated series. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 4:30 pm.
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
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.
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5:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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Author Reading | Inside Tom Wesselmann’s Iconic "Great American Nude" Series
Join for a special talk marking the launch of Tom Wesselmann: The Great American Nude, the first comprehensive publication devoted to Wesselmann’s iconic series created between 1961 and 1973. Art historian and curator Susan Davidson, author of the book, and Jeffrey Sturges, director of exhibitions for the Estate of Tom Wesselmann, will be in conversation. The discussion will explore Wesselmann’s bold, sensual reinterpretations of the female figure and the cultural touchstones that inspired his work, along with behind-the-scenes insights into making the new four-hundred-page monograph.
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5:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Regular: $35
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Regular: $35
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7:00 pm
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Theater | The Imaginary Invalid: Moliere's Comedy-Ballet Starring Broadway Actor
Argan is ill. But is he? Argan is dying. But aren't we all? Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable? After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him? The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Moliere wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. It explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. This production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, original music by cellist Johnathan Moore, and stars Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah. Director and Translator: Lucie Tiberghien Choreographer and Dancer: Cal Hunt Composer and Cellist: Johnathan Moore Cast: Dante Bonner, Mary Bacon, Rory Furey-King, Doron JePaul, Naomi Lorrain, Sahr Ngaujah, Shayvawn Webster
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7:30 pm
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7:30 pm
Regular: $30
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Performance | New Humorous Performance Piece by 'Major Vocal Talent' Joseph Keckler
"Phenomenal. Major vocal talent ... with a range that shatters boundaries ... and a trickster's dark humor." --The New York Times Part site-specific concert, part impressionistic essay, A Good Night in the Trauma Garden positions the court as a space of blended times and mythologies, populated by gods and monsters; heroes, hybrids and historical figures; and moments of human suffering and sacrifice. The evening-length work weaves together original compositions with narrative vignettes that meditate on lives and deaths in New York City, the slipperiness of reality in contemporary America, and a perennial longing for the arrival of some god.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Play | New Original Play: Cankersore Paradise
Honey’s got mouthsores. Beau’s got bourbon. A love story. Playwright: Leah Plante-Wiener
New York City, NY; NYC
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Party | Stargazing on the Hudson
A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete with a great skyline and the stars, planets, and moon in full view. Peer heavenward to see celestial wonders with the help of the Amateur Astronomer's Association. 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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Classical Music | Viola Works by J.S. Bach, Schubert, Hindemith, and More (In Person AND Online!)
Teresa Mejias, viola, performs works from composers of the Baroque period through today. Program J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Sonata in A Minor, D. 821 "Arpeggione" Augusta Read Thomas (1964-) Incantation Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 25 no. 4
New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Violin Works by Schubert and More (In Person AND Online!)
Hanchi Shi, violin, performs three pieces from the Romantic and 20th Century musical periods. Program Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Violin Sonata in A Major, D574 "Grand Duo" Witold Lutoslawski (1913-1994) Subito for Violin and Piano Franz Schubert (1797-1828) String Quintet in C Major
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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