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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 6, 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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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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 the City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (May 6, 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).
Editor's Picks
51 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park: Harmonize Body & Mind
Learn how to practice this traditional system of health and self-defense out in nature. Derived from the philosphy of Taoism, Tai Chi was designed to develop the optimum degree of harmony between body and mind, as well as between the individual and the natural order of the universe. Classes are led by teachers and students who train nearby at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. Classes are rain or shine. All levels are welcomed, and no equipment is necessary. Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated, and wear comfortable, breathable clothes!
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Get in Shape: Bodyweight Blast
Classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Birdwatching | Morning Birding in the Park with NYC Audubon
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call New York home during migratory season with guided tours by NYC Audubon, led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. This park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow!
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
Free
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Workshop | Pick-Up Pickleball
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function. First come first serve basis.
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9:00 am
Free
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Workshop | Learn How To Robbon Dance
Combine cardio with artistry as you wave long ribbons in the air to create rainbows, waterfalls, dragons and ocean waves. Ribbon Dancing is as visually stunning as it is fun and easy to learn. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Ribbons will be available to borrow, but participants may also bring their own.
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9:30 am
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Tour | Garment District Tour: Factories, Gangsters, Labor Unions, and More
Hear an unusual perspective from someone who spent the greater portion of his life working in the GARMENT industry. You'll learn how the apparel industry developed in NYC through the years, and how it came to be located in its current District. Watch the development of the industry from sweatshops in the old tenement buildings on the Lower East Side, to giant factories in China and Bangladesh. See how immigrants were the backbone of the industry and in NYC, still are. Five minute flow chart "From Fibers To Garment". Learn about Calvin, Ralph and Oscar, as well as Labor Unions and Gangsters. If available, you'll visit a factory!. See "The Garment Worker'' by Judith Weller, The Fashion Walk of Fame. The Giant Button and Needle artwork on Seventh Ave. And much more. Rain or shine.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
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Workshop | Zumba Class for All-Levels
Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Tour | History Tour of The Battery
Guides lead an extended walking tour of the park, with a focus on the history of the area. Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Open Studios | Creative Climate Exhibition
This exhibition showcases visual and installation-based works that highlight community resilience, environmental justice, and our deep interconnection with nature. By sparking emotion and conversation, this exhibit aims to inspire individual and collective action for a just and livable future. Drop in anytime.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
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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
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Concert | Piano in the Park: Brazilian & American 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. Performing at this event: Luiz Simas. Brazilian/American pianist Luiz Simas is a versatile performer who feels totally at ease with both the music of his native Brazil and the American genres of jazz and ragtime. Keyboard magazine has described his playing as "sassy, clear and vibrant", and his music as "fresh, smart and witty". His latest CDs are Transparências (Transparencies), a solo piano CD released by Lydjul Records, and Deuce, a CD of the Simas & Amorim Duo with guitarist Wesley Amorim.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977): Epic Space Opera
A long time ago in a glaxy far, far away farm-boy, a Jedi knight an outlaw and a Wookie rescue a princess and fight an evil Empire in the movie that started it all, winning 6 Academy Awards! Director: George Lucas Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Organist Plays Originals and More
Angela Kraft Cross, virtuoso organist, pianist, and composer, will perform originally composed pieces along with works by other composers.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
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Workshop | Cathartic Writing Session for Dealing with Serious Illness
This event is an afternoon of free-form writing for those who have gone through, or those who are going through, a serious illness. No formal writing experience is required - just a desire to express yourself through the cathartic process of writing with others. Participants are provided with suggested prompts at the start of the session, approximately 30 minutes to free write, and the remainder of the hour to share and listen to others' pieces. Organizers offer the option, but not the requirement, to share your work in each session.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Birth of a Mother: A Brutal Look at Parenthood
Amita is reckoning with the overwhelm and spill of emotions that accompany new motherhood, rendering her broken and powerless. That is, until she discovers the power--and other women--that she has carried all along. A coming-of-age story through parenthood, this play is a bold, brutally honest, and divine journey through motherhood and ancestry. Written by Amita Sharma.
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3:00 pm
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Film | Conclave (2024): Political Thriller with Ralph Fiennes
Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church. Director: Edward Berger Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Jacek Koman, Lucian Msamati, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow Ralph Fiennes is an English actor, film producer, and director. A Shakespeare interpreter, Fiennes excelled onstage at the Royal National Theatre before having further success at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Widely regarded as one of Britain's most well-known and popular actors, he has received various accolades, including a BAFTA Award and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards and an Emmy Award.
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Chess in the Park
Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For all ages 5 and up.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Film | Touch of Evil (1958): Film Noir Directed by Orson Welles Starring Janet Leigh
A Mexican official and his American wife are targeted in a Texas border town by the crime family he's trying to put behind bars. Director: Orson Welles Cast: Charlton Heston, Orson Welles, Janet Leigh Actor and filmmaker Orson Welles is notable for his innovative work in film, radio, and theatre, regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. His distinctive directorial style utilized layered and nonlinear narrative forms, dramatic lighting, distinct camera angles, sound techniques borrowed from radio, deep focus shots, and long takes. He has been described as "the ultimate auteur". Welles received an Academy Award and three Grammy Awards among other honors, such as the Golden Lion in 1947, the Palme D'Or in 1952, the Academy Honorary Award in 1970, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1975, and the British Film Institute Fellowship in 1983. Janet Leigh was an American actress who's known for her roles in a variety of different genres, from film noir to comedy. She's most famous for playing Marion Crane in Psycho (1960), establishing herself as an early "Scream Queen." She is actually the mother of popular actress Jamie Lee Curtis.
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5:00 pm
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Author Reading | High Stakes, High Intelligence: The World of Skyboy
Celebrate the release of Skyboy, a science fiction action-adventure novel by Adam Aresty, with a reading and conversation alongside producer Chris Mangano. In Skyboy, a young genius must confront his greatest weakness to survive--a gripping tale of resilience set against a futuristic backdrop. Adam Aresty, an award-winning screenwriter and novelist, has written for film, television, and video games, including the horror-comedy Stung (Tribeca Film Festival 2015) and the fantasy game Enshrouded (2024). Skyboy marks his debut full-length novel.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Party | Make New Friends Playing Board Games Outdoors
Organizers bring a wider selection of board games to the Games Cart at this event, with games like Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Catan, King of Tokyo and more. Not sure what to play? The Games Hosts can help you find the perfect game and match up players!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
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Author Reading | Sci-Fi Action Novel Launch with Author Q&A
In Skyboy, a science fiction action-adventure novel, a young genius must confront his greatest weakness to survive. Author Adam Aresty is an award-winning screenwriter and novelist based in New York City. He wrote the screenplay for the horror/comedy Stung (world premiere: 2015 Tribeca Film Festival), and the digital series AALT (2021). He has published two novellas, Recovery (2014) and The Communication Room (2016) and numerous short stories in both print and e-book. Skyboy is his first novel.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Idiosyncratic Identities: Two Decades of Personal Narratives in Art
Marking two decades of championing diverse voices, Idiosyncratic Identities presents personal narratives and evolving visions of selfhood, highlighting intersections between individuality and collective experience. This new exhibition brings together artists Christina Schlesinger, Giustina Surbone, Grace Graupe-Pillard, Robin Tewes, and Sandra Cavanagh to explore the complexities of identity through contemporary painting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Classical Music | Music of the Baroque
Lara Mladjen, violin, Ryan Cheng, viola da gamba, Allen Maracle, cello, and Elene Tabagari, harpsichord, perform music by significant composers of the Baroque period. Program Lelio Colista (1629-1680) Sinfonia a tre in C Lelio Colista (1629-1680) Ballo Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) Trio Sonata in G Minor, Op. 3, No. 8 Lelio Colista (1629-1680) Sinfonia a tre in C Major, W-K13 Lelio Colista (1629-1680) Ballo a tre in G Minor, W-K41 George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Sonata V in G Minor, HWV 390, Op. 2, No. 5 Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) Trio Sonata in C Major, Op. 3, No. 8
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
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Workshop | Power Hour Outdoor Wellness Session: 3K Recovery Run
This outdoor wellness session is designed to energize your body and mind. This run focuses on muscle recovery, reducing soreness, and preventing stiffness while promoting blood flow. It’s also a great way to give your mind a break from intense training days—helping you reset, recharge, and feel refreshed.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Talk | The Last Ships from Hamburg Author on the Escape of Russia’s Jews before WWI
During this talk, historian and author Steven Ujifusa presents the fascinating, little-known facts about the Jewish exodus that spared millions from persecution before World War I. He offers insights into the American experience, connecting banking, shipping, politics, immigration nativism, and war, and delivers crucial perspective into the burgeoning refugee crisis of our own time. From 1890 to 1921, 2.5 million Jews fled discrimination and violence in Eastern Europe. Many settled on the Lower East Side and today’s East Village. How such migration was possible is complicated. It would have been impossible except for the unusual collaboration of three titans of business: Jacob Schiff, managing partner of Kuhn, Loeb, and Co., Albert Ballin, managing director of the Hamburg-American Line, and J.P. Morgan, the master mind of the International Mercantile Marine trust.
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Bestselling Author Talks about Her New Book: The Dream Hotel (In Person AND Online!)
WNYC's Alison Stewart and Laila Lalami have a live conversation about Lalami's newest book The Dream Hotel, followed by a special musical performance from Imal Gnawa. The Dream Hotel is a riveting and utterly original novel about one woman's fight for freedom, set in a near future where even dreams are under surveillance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Club | BookTok NYC Talks Perfect Beach Reads
Some of BookTok’s most beloved NYC voices partake in a lively discussion on the ultimate beach reads of the season—plus the timeless summer favorites that continue to captivate readers. This event is more than just a conversation—it’s a celebration of books, community, and the power of storytelling. Whether you're a casual reader or a devoted bibliophile, you’ll walk away with fresh recommendations and insider tips from some of the book world’s biggest digital Tastemakers. Please arrive early! Guests who pre-registered through will be given priority seating; however, beginning at 5:55 PM, any remaining seats will be offered to walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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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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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Echoes of Land and Breath
Torkwase Dyson's Akua is an immersive, open pavilion featuring a dynamic, multi-channel soundscape. Visitors will experience recorded sounds moving across eight speakers, including layered conversations from Black archives, nature field recordings, and electronic sounds. Inspired by the name of a family member, Akua means "born on Wednesday" in West African Akan tradition. The artist views sound as a physical vibration that can connect our bodies to the world around us. In this installation, she explores the concept of "breath as geography," highlighting how the subtle spaces between words--the breaths, pauses, and ums--carry memories of specific places. Through this sonic composition, Dyson invites reflection on land, water, infrastructure, and migration, urging us to consider what the silence and space in speech can reveal about our connection to the environment.
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Exhibition Panel Conversation and Video Screening with Artists and Curators
Artists Beatriz Cortez and rafa esparza will share insights into their work and artistic practices, in the context of the exhibition Beatriz Cortez x rafa esparza: Earth and Cosmos. The program also features videos created by both artists. The program is be followed by a small cocktail reception.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | Grammy-Nominated String Quartet Performs Original Works By One of Their Own
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this season, "leading new-music foursome" JACK Quartet plays a program highlighting works by their own violinist Austin Wulliman, all written within the last year. Mingle with the musicians and fellow concertgoers after the show! Program Austin Wulliman (1982-) Escape Rites Austin Wulliman (1982-) The Late Edition Austin Wulliman (1982-) Lost One
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Mat Pilates for Movement and Flexibility
A strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement and flexibility. This class is perfect for beginners but intermediate and advanced movers will also benefit. Bring your own mat.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Play | One-Man Show Exploring Sensationalist Media Story in 1981 Italy: Alfredino, Italy in a Deep Well
On the evening of June 10, 1981. six year old Alfredo (Alfredino) Rampi fell 36 meters deep into a well in Vermicino, a village near Rome. In the next 35 hours, Italy was glued to the TV watching the first non-stop live broadcast to cover the attempt to save him. It was a turning point in the history of Italian TV, which is still studied in journalism schools, and where the modern sensationalist news coverage was (essentially) born. In this solo performance, the story is brought back to life, introducing the many characters of that night: the first journalist who rushed to the scene, the sandwich seller who profited from the attending crowd, President Pertini, the robots Mazinga and Grendizer, and more. At the core of the narration there is Alfredino, stuck in that deep well with his entire country. Written & Performed by Fabio Banfo In Italian with English subtitles.
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Painting the Moral Imagination by a Pivotal Figure of Modernism
This exhibition brings renewed focus to Georges Rouault, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure of Modernism whose work fused bold expressionist form with profound spiritual inquiry. Through incandescent colors and thick black contours reminiscent of stained glass, Rouault blurred the boundaries between sacred and secular, elevating clowns, outcasts, and saints into universal symbols of human resilience and dignity. His decisive brushwork, palette, and deeply humanistic vision forged an art transcending his time, offering a radical reinvention of faith and justice through paint.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Party | Play Bridge in a Stress-Free Environment
The card game of Bridge requires four people to play: two teams of two people. Join the group with your bridge partner, or you will be matched with someone to play as a pair. If you would like to learn how to play bridge, organizers can offer some instruction, and you can observe others.
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Rediscovering the Libyan Pharoahs of Egypt with Renowned Egyptologist
This evening, world-renowned Egyptologist and historian Aidan Mark Dodson will explore some of the strands of history of an often-ignored era of Egyptian history, including the way in which a buried history was rediscovered by modern historians and archaeologists. During the tenth through seventh centuries BC, Egypt was ruled by a series of pharaohs of Libyan ancestry. Early in the tenth century BC the first of a long series of pharaohs of Libyan descent ascended the Egyptian throne. Although the earlier Libyan pharaohs seem to have maintained the tradition of a unitary Egyptian state, as time went by Libyan ideas of decentralised control became more prevalent. So, historians find individuals holding both Libyan and Egyptian titles controlling distinct territories around Egypt, some of whom assumed the names and titles of a pharaoh. A single Egyptian state would not be restored until the middle of the seventh century.
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Reflections of Nature
Jochen Lempert's work has been exhibited widely, including at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Trained as a biologist, Lempert's black-and-white photographs explore plants, animals, and natural phenomena with both scientific precision and poetic depth. Using analogue techniques and a 35mm camera, Lempert's images are defined by their soft focus, unexpected juxtapositions, and tactile presence. His work invites reflection on materiality, light, and perception, capturing fleeting moments and subtle relationships within the natural world.
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Reframing the Gaze
Work by Anne Collier is held in the permanent collections of The Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum, the Guggenheim, Tate Modern, LACMA, and SFMOMA, among others. Her acclaimed photographic practice explores the mechanics of image-making and the representation of women in mass media. Portraits continue Collier's investigation into the psychology of looking. Using rephotographed imagery and carefully staged compositions, the series explores the intersection of portraiture, perception, and personal identity in visual culture.
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Sculpture in the Shadows
Artist Matthew Monahan presents a new group of wall-based sculptural reliefs and large-scale works on paper. Known for his exploration between sculpture and painting, Monahan focuses on the problem of modeled relief in these new works. Through gouging, pinching, and subtle material shifts, he creates forms that exist between the seen and unseen, leaving a record of both the incidental and the intentional. Monahan’s sculptures are freed from physical enclosures, allowing light and shadow to express the volume of his forms. These new works continue his exploration of human struggle, both mental and physical, as well as the history of figuration. The figures in his reliefs seem restrained by and bursting from the flat ground around them, embodying a tension between abstraction and empathy.
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Celebrates Women in Engineering with Astronaut & TikTok Personality Kellie Girardi and More
Society of Women Engineer’s (SWE) returns to The Cooper Union, which hosted SWE's founding meeting 75 years ago for a Founder’s Day Celebration. This special milestone event honor SWE's history, celebrates its accomplishments, and shares a vision for SWE's future. The event features a keynote from astronaut and TikTok star Kellie Girardi and a panel discussion with SWE collegiate and professional members sharing stories of women in engineering past, present, and future. Panelists include Jill Tietjen, PE, F.SWE, a SWE past president, Inaas Darrat, SWE president-elect, Troy Eller English, SWE archivist, and Lizelle Ocfemia, president of The Cooper Union's SWE student chapter.
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Understanding a Leader in Contemporary Conceptual Art, Ernst Caramelle: two dots one line
two dots one line is a comprehensive survey of the work of Austrian artist Ernst Caramelle, one of the leading voices in contemporary conceptual art. Featuring excerpts from Caramelle’s five-decade-spanning oeuvre, the exhibition explores his extensive range of mediums, including experimental works on paper, video installations, publications, and his signature gesso and sun pieces. Additionally, a new site-specific intervention, inspired by distinctive Raimund Abraham-designed architecture will be on view. The exhibition title, two dots one line, reflects Caramelle’s signature approach to visual representation, where simplicity and abstraction become meditations on creation itself. n his hands, simple forms transform into dynamic expressions of possibility, inviting visitors to explore personal interpretations while reflecting on the artistic process. Caramelle’s work blends intellectual rigor and precision with spontaneous creativity. Known for its lightness, wit, and subtlety, his oeuvre examines the nature of art and the artist’s role in shaping meaning. His playful investigations often pose the question, “What is art?” — inviting viewers to reconsider their assumptions and experiences. His compositions—frequently featuring geometric forms, vivid colors, and deliberate arrangements—engage both visually and conceptually. Challenging artistic conventions, he maintains a spirit of joy and experimentation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | Chamber Ensemble & A Band Perform an Unconventional Program Featuring Works of "Queen of Gospel", 12C Benedictine Mystic, and More
The Copland House Ensemble is joined by members of the West Point Band to play music about hope, love, loss, perseverance, and courage. The program features pieces by 12th-century German Benedictine mystic and polymath Hildegard von Bingen, Jacob Druckman, the Queen of Gospel, Jazz, and R&B Nina Simone, and rising stars Viet Cuong, Jessica Meyer, and Anthony Banfield -- complete with the suite to Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring. The performance will be followed by a lively Offbeat/Onstage post-concert talk with the artists.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Origami Group Meet-Up
This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting is free and open to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try our best to accommodate.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Staged Reading | Birth of a Mother: A Brutal Look at Parenthood
Amita is reckoning with the overwhelm and spill of emotions that accompany new motherhood, rendering her broken and powerless. That is, until she discovers the power--and other women--that she has carried all along. A coming-of-age story through parenthood, this play is a bold, brutally honest, and divine journey through motherhood and ancestry. Written by Amita Sharma.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Coming-of-Age with Virginia Woolf
Author Marcia Butler reads from her new novel Dear Virginia, Wait for Me, a coming-of-age story set in turn-of-the-millennium NYC about a brilliant but vulnerable young woman guided by a benevolent voice she believes to be Virginia Woolf. Joining her in conversation is New York Times bestselling author Adrienne Brodeur (Little Monsters, Wild Game). The event will feature a reading, a Q&A session, and a book signing. Books will be available for purchase.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Open Performance Showcase of New Work
A program of non-curated shared showings of experimentation and work-in-process, for artists at all stages of their development selected through a randomized lottery. The events are centered around a moderated discussion between the artists and audience providing an opportunity to experiment with different feedback methods to support and inform the artists’ process. Artists: Frances Koper, Hannah Littman, Seamus Slattery, and Jackie Bramhall-Heck
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | PEN/Voelcker Award-Winning Poet Discusses Fou ndational Chicano Writer Leo Romero
Poet and educator Rigoberto González provides a talk on the foundational yet overlooked Chicano poet Leo Romero, whose new and selected volume Trees Dream of Water was published earlier this year. Romero’s subject matter is varied, but it continually returns to one place: the natural landscape of the American Southwest. Among Chicano writers, his attention to nature is unique because for him the environment is also a cultural experience, whether it’s the rural Mexican communities of his childhood, or the breathtaking beauty of the high desert he currently calls home. González will read and discuss a selection of Romero’s work, bringing renewed appreciation for this poet who reminds us to look beyond the city limits to find that inner peace we’re all searching for. Reception to follow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Talk | Storyteller Party
An evening of live storytelling and music, hosted by Jeff Rose. Featured guests include writers Emily Hespeler, Matt Storrs, Ria Spencer, and musician Carlo Fortunato. The night also includes a "Magic Hat Open-Mic," offering audience members a chance to share their own stories.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Art Songs and Atrias by Ravel, Rossini, and More (In Person AND Online!)
Sophia Margaret Pelekasis, mezzo-soprano, performs a series of pieces from various musical periods. Program Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Cinq mélodies populaires grecques Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Der Rosenkavalier George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Hercules Tom Cipullo (1956-) Land of Nod Spyridon Samaras (1861-1917)Σ’αγαπώ Manolis Kalomiris (1883-1962) Μη με τυραγνείς και κλαίγω Theodoros Spathis (1883-1943) Θυμάσαι Theodoros Spathis (1883-1943) Το Λαγιαρνί Manos Hatzidakis (1925-1994) Παιδιά του Πειραιά Spyros Ollandezos (1890-1952) Το γελεκάκι Mimis Plessas (1924-2024) σκλάβα Alan Menken (1949-) I won’t say I’m in love Stephen Flaherty (1960-) Journey to the Past Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) Una voce poco fa
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Play | Award-Winning Italian Play on Love, Loss, and the Mafia: In the Name of Mary
This play is inspire by a mafia news story from in Palermo, Italy on 14 November, 1982, which led to the death of a young Sicilian policeman. It's told from the point of view of his fiancee, Maria Lo Bello, who's tormented in the years following the loss by the question: "Could it have gone differently?". For the entire duration of the show, the protagonist expresses a fragile and disenchanted stream of consciousness, recounting the meeting and pursuing her previous relationship. Written and Directed by Chiara Gambino Original Music by Domenico Gargano Cast: Chiara Gambino and Alba Sofia Vella In Italian with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Workshop | Stargazing in the Park
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky. The friendly team from the Amateur Astronomers Association will be there with high-powered telescopes, ready to reveal the secrets of the cosmos.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:15 pm
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Classical Music | Sacred Choral Works at a Landmark Venue
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