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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, April 29, 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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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
April 29, 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, April 29, 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, April 29, 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 (April 29, 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:
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- free jazz in NYC
- free poetry readings in NYC
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- fairs and parades in NYC
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- 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).
54 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Learn To Ribbon 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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Master Class | Carnegie Hall-Playing Pianist Teaches His Craft
Pianist Christopher Hinterbuber--who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, and more--imparts skills and techniques for piano mastery via distance learning.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
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Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Parks
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Note: Spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
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Workshop | Learn Simple Printmaking Techniques
Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques--such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs--with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided! All skill levels welcome!
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
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Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity
This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Open Studios | The Art of the Ordinary: Paintings & Works on Paper
A selection of 14 paintings and works on paper from Richard Diebenkorn's Berkeley years (1956-1967), exploring everyday objects through observation, abstraction, and intimate compositional study.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Museums | Celebrate Chinese American Heritage & History
Step into a space dedicated to preserving, illuminating, and celebrating the rich history and contributions of Chinese in America. Connect with stories that inspire and bridge communities, honoring the legacy of generations who shaped the American narrative. Walk through galleries showcasing art, artifacts, and personal histories that reflect resilience, innovation, and cultural heritage.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Museums | Wednesday at a Unique Art Museum
Candid, genuine, and unexpected, this is New York City's only museum dedicated to folk & self-taught artists. The Museum celebrates the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. The museum's collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent--from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, the museum's mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Master Class | Explore the Ins & Outs of Great Piano Performance
Musician Jiayin Li--piano faculty member of MSM College Division--imparts skills and techniques for piano mastery via distance learning.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 am
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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
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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.
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Afternoon Bach
Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park: Ragtime with Protege of Eubie Blake
Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. At this performance, Terry Waldo plays lively music. "Mr. Waldo is worth the price of a ticket." - The New York Times Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is the protege of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and written the definitive book on ragtime, This Is Ragtime. His 26-part radio series with the same title, produced for National Public Radio, fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. He may currently be heard on his new podcast, This Is Ragtime.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Prokofiev, Debussy, Robert Schumann, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Daniel Ma, piano. Program: Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Sarcasms, Op. 17 Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Images, Book 1 Thomas Adès (1971-) Darknesse Visible Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Carnaval, Op. 9
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | Adult Chorus Session Open to All
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Classical Music | Modern Wind Orchestra Pieces Performed in an Iconic Venue
Juilliard Wind Orchestra. Program: Alexander Tcherepnin (1899-1977) Sonatina in C Major Morten Lauridsen (1943-) O Magnum Mysterium David Sampson (1951-) Reflections on a Dance
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Buxtehede & More
Organist Avi Stein will transport audiences into the musical milieu from which Johann Sebastian Bach emerged. As a member of a distinguished family of composers and instrumentalists, Bach was keenly aware of his place in the lineage, and his vast collection of manuscripts — by relatives, predecessors, and contemporaries — reveals that wide repertoire of inspiration. Along with soprano soloist Elisse Albian and musicians from the Trinity Baroque Orchestra, Stein will perform intensely passionate pieces from two of Bach’s influential 17th-century predecessors: Dieterich Buxtehude (Trio Sonata in A Minor and Herr, wenn ich nur Dich hab) and Christoph Bernhard (Aus der Tieffen).
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1:00 pm
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Jazz | Timeless Jazz Standards
Relax to the sounds of classic jazz as guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guests perform timeless standards from the American Songbook. This lively midweek set offers a perfect musical break, blending smooth melodies and swing in an intimate setting. Note: Arrive early, as capacity is limited.
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1:00 pm
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Museums | Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum
Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, this museum is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2019): Biographical Drama
When Lee Israel falls out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception. Director: Marielle Heller Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells, Jane Curtin, Anna Deavere Smith
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Learn How a Historic Mansion Turned into a Museum
Join a museum educator for a brief gallery talk tracing how a Gilded Age mansion was transformed into a world-class art museum.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Festival | Mexican Independent Film Festival with Screenings & Discussions
"Foundations of Mexican Independent Cinema" is curated by film scholar Valerie Pires and features screenings and discussions with scholars and filmmakers focused on the convictions, creative world, and legacy of Grupo Nuevo Cine, a 1960s collective of Spanish exiles, Mexican, and Latin American filmmakers, artists, and intellectuals based in Mexico City. Schedule (register for 3 pm and 6:30pm screenings separately): 3-5 PM | Screening: The Blue Lobster (1954), Remedios Varo: 1913-1963 (1967) 5-6:30 PM | Break 6:30 PM | Welcome and Introduction 7 PM | Screening: On the Empty Balcony (1962) 8:05 PM | Discussion Panel and Q&A 9 PM | Closing Remarks
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Classical Music | Violin Pieces by Bartok, Brahms, & Clara Schumann (In Person AND Online!)
Sophia Werner, violin. Program: Clara Schumann (1819–1896) Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22 Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108 Béla Bartók (1881-1945) Violin Concerto No. 1, Sz. 36
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Jazz | Party with Grammy-Winning Musicians in a Pop-Up Brass Band
Dance, sing, and celebrate with Triad Brass - a pop-up party brass band of award-winning musicians bringing you songs from the seventies, numbers from the noughties, and something for everyone in-between.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Party | Play Settlers of Catan: All Levels Welcome
Play one of the most popular board games in the world. Organizers welcome players of all levels to this social! These socials are limited to 16 players, with 2 rounds. Organizers ask that participants arrive 15 minutes early to sign up.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Learn about Unconventional Modernist Architect Ella Briggs (+ Q&A & Reception)
Attend a panel discussion on the life and work of Austrian modernist architect, interior designer, and artist Ella Briggs (1880–1977). This event marks the recent publication of Finding Ella Briggs: The Life and Work of an Unconventional Architect, edited by cultural and design historian Dr. Elana Shapira and architectural historian Dr. Despina Stratigakos. The evening will feature presentations by Dr. Despina Stratigakos and Dr. Elana Shapira. A discussion moderated by Dr. Stephanie Buhmann, Head of Visual Arts, Architecture, and Design at the Austrian Cultural Forum New York, will frame the event. The program will conclude with an open Q&A session inviting audience participation. A reception will follow. Whether advocating for women’s access to architectural education or writing about innovative housing for American women’s magazines such as Good Housekeeping, Briggs embodied the transatlantic circulation of modernist ideas. Drawing on new research and international collaboration, the recently published volume brings together scholars who reassess her life, networks, and projects.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Classical Music | Oboe Works by Telemann, Barber, & Others (In Person AND Online!)
Kaleb Zhu, oboe. Program: Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) Fantasia No. 3 for Solo Flute in B Minor Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) (arr. Maud Powell) Deep River, Op. 59 no. 10 Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Summer Music, Op. 31 Richard Strauss (1864-1949) (arr. Arthur Willner) Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra in D Major, TrV 292
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Classical Music | Piano Pieces by Liszt & Robert Schumann
Juhee Lim, piano. Program: Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Fantasiestücke, Op. 12 Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Rhapsodie espagnole, S. 254
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Fabulous Fountains of New York: Stories Behind the City’s Most Iconic and Hidden Waterworks
Stephanie Azzarone presents her new book, Fabulous Fountains of New York, with photographs by Robert F. Rodriguez, highlighting both celebrated and lesser-known waterworks across the city. The talk explores the stories behind these fountains, the people who created them, and what makes each one unique, bringing to life the artistry, engineering, and history that animate New York’s public spaces. The presentation will feature notable fountains, including those in Washington Square Park and Jackson Square Park, revealing surprising histories and the cultural significance of these urban landmarks.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Screening | Green Streets (1989): Acclaimed Documentary of NYC Community Gardens (+ FIlmmaker Discussion)
Refuting the notion that the urban environment is inhospitable to organic life, Green Streets documents a wide range of community gardens that have been established in each of New York City's five boroughs and which reflect the city's multicultural diversity. Carrying on the mission of the Urban Community Gardening Movement that sprang up informally in the 1970's, adult and young people alike have taken up spades and shovels to clear abandoned, rubble-strewn lots for flower and vegetable gardens. Cameras visit a "soul food garden," a penthouse arboretum, a playground erected from old tires, a circular garden designed by a modern-day "Adam" and "Eve," and a therapeutic rooftop retreat for recovering substance abusers. At the film's upbeat conclusion, urban tillers proudly display prizes won at the Annual Tenant Gardening Competition. Director: Maria De Luca Followed by a talkback with the filmmaker.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Artist Shares Her New Book, Jenny Sais Quoi: Adventures in Vintage & Personal Style
Attend a conversation with Jenny Walton to celebrate the launch of Jenny Sais Quoi: Adventures in Vintage & Personal Style, a tasteful yet imaginative compilation of essays, photos, illustrations, and collages. The conversation will be followed by a signing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Party | Board Games Meet-Up
Play a variety of board games, including Scrabble, Chess, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and more! Bring a friend or join on your own--all levels are welcome. Studies have shown that playing board games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including: o Improving memory and focus o Enhancing critical thinking skills o Making connections o Reducing stress (and screen time!)
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dancing | Dance Instruction & Live Music in the Park: Salsa Clásica
Salsa clásica dance instruction and party in the park, with live music from Colombian cumbia and salsa singer Maria Raquel. 6pm: Salsa instruction 7pm: Live dance music with Maria Raquel Maria Raquel is one of the most in-demand vocalists in NYC. A Colombian singer based in New York since 2016, she has participated in festivals such as the Summer Arts Festival, Color Es Festival and the Primavera Fest. She has taken her talent from Colombia to Germany, Netherlands, and now the United States. Her powerful voice makes her an outstanding ambassador of Latin music in the world. Especially Colombian cumbia and salsa, she is known in NY as the leader of Maria Raquel Trio and Maria Raquel Quartet and as the lead singer of Astoria Salsa Company, also for her outstanding collaborations with La Cumbiamba eNeYe, LaMar NYC, La Pachamambo, and Samuel Torres Band.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Prize-Winning, Bestselling Author Shares Her New Memoir, Suddenly Stateside: Postscript
Attend the launch of Marivi Soliven's deeply felt chronicle of immigration, identity, and reinvention, Suddenly Stateside: Postscript. Thirty years after leaving Manila for marriage, graduate student life, and the uncertainties of America, Marivi Soliven returns with Suddenly Stateside: Postscript--a sharp and funny memoir that spans surviving Martial Law to navigating the INS, from learning the dark arts of American housekeeping in Berkeley to the indignities of public restrooms, flashers, driving tests, and a pet rat named Janet, Soliven captures the bewilderment, humor, and wonder of building a life an ocean away from home. Expanded with new essays and postscripts, this collection confronts the long shadows of authoritarianism, the contradictions of belonging to two countries, and the messy, marvelous business of starting over. Unsparing, subversive, and irresistibly engaging, Suddenly Stateside: Postscript affirms the immigrant imagination in all its resilience and hilarity.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up
Bring a book or check one out of the library to read to yourself for one hour. After that, spend an hour socializing with those around you!
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Systems, Power, and Breakdown in Contemporary Practice Across Mediums
SoiL Thornton presents an exhibition that explores systems of control, identity, and institutional structures. Working across media, Thornton examines how meaning is shaped and disrupted by the relationships among artist, institution, and lived experience.
The exhibition considers “topping” as both a method and a condition, reflecting dynamics of power, negotiation, and precarity across artistic, social, and material systems. Through these frameworks, Thornton traces how life, labor, health, and property intersect and fragment under contemporary pressures.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Water-Inspired Performance on the Plaza
Juilliard dance performers present Merce Cunningham’s Pond Way, inspired by the movement of water and skipping stones.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Art, Experimentation, and Avant-Garde New York
Author John Strausbaugh discusses his new book on Marcel Duchamp, exploring how the artist’s time in New York reshaped modern art through experimentation, irreverence, and radical rethinking of artistic practice. Historian and activist Clayton Patterson joins him for a conversation on Duchamp’s enduring influence. Focusing on the artist’s transformative years, the talk examines how New York became a catalyst for Duchamp’s boundary-pushing work and continues to inspire generations of artists.
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Award-Winning Caribbean Authors Discuss Identity in Their Works
In this talk rooted in the Latinx and Caribbean joy that exploded from Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, writers from across the Caribbean join together. They discuss the ways they are constructing identity within and without the diaspora and maintaining their roots through the publication of their creative work. Moderated by Executive Director of the Bronx Book Festival Saraciea Fennell, this discussion features PEN America Board member and author Esmeralda Santiago (Las Madres), award-winning novelist Angie Cruz (How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water), and debut author Justin Haynes (Ibis).
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Bestselling, Award-Winning Historian Shares His New Book, The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After World War II (In Person AND Online!)
This event is a discussion of David Nasaw's new book re-examining a damaged America after the war, The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After World War II. Nasaw presents a complicated portrait, documenting the effects of little-understood PTSD, the doubling divorce rate, rampant alcoholism, women reverting to roles as housewives, and the racism that Black veterans faced. He illuminates a hidden chapter of American history — one of hardship, resilience, and a country in transition. Nasaw is a distinguished professor emeritus of History at the CUNY Graduate Center, bestselling author of The Last Million, and an award-winning biographer of William Randolph Hearst, Andrew Carnegie, and Joseph P. Kennedy. He speaks about the book with journalist, author, and television producer Frank Rich.
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Award-Winning Novelist Shares His New Essay Collection, Dickens in Brooklyn: Essays on Family, Writing, & Madness
Enjoy a reading and conversation for Dickens in Brooklyn with author Jay Neugeboren. Writer Jerome Charyn will join as a conversant. Neugeboren has won numerous awards, including fellowships from the National Endowment of the Arts, the Massachusetts Council on the Arts, and the Guggenheim Foundation. Book Synopsis: Dickens in Brooklyn: Essays on Family, Writing, & Madness is a virtuoso collection of unusual, compelling essays in which critically acclaimed and award-winning author Jay Neugeboren explores experiences that have been central to his life: caring long-term for a brother with mental illness; finding and connecting with long-lost family members; his years as single parent to his three children; his decision as a General Motors executive trainee to violate company policy and hang out with "hourlies;" and a thwarted kiss at a teenage summer camp where he was a young Jewish man in exile among Jews.
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Learn about the Rikers Public Memory Project Oral History Collection (In Person AND Online!)
Contributors to the Rikers Public Memory Project explore how oral history can challenge dominant narratives and document the lived realities of incarceration. Coinciding with the opening of the Rikers Public Memory Project oral history collection at the library, this archive—consisting of 90 interviews conducted between 2018 and 2021—preserves and highlights the stories of those most impacted by Rikers Island, including formerly incarcerated individuals and their families. A panel bringing together voices behind the project discusses how these histories confront generational harms and challenge dehumanizing narratives—while also exploring how public memory can advance reparative justice. Featuring:
Shana Russell, Historian and Teacher
Andrea Nelson, RPMP Administrative and Communications Coordinator
Turquoise Martin, RPMP Narrator
Tamara Santibañez, Oral Historian and Interdisciplinary Artist
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Composer-Performers Performs New Compositions
The NYU Composers Ensemble presents an evening of new compositions written for and performed by its student members. The performance is the culmination of a semester-long collaboration among the composer-performers in the ensemble, taught by Aeryn Santillan.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | Oboe Works by Mozart, Britten, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Spencer Rubin, oboe. Program: Henri Dutilleux (1916-2013) Sonate pour Hautbois et Piano Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Violin Sonata No. 26 in B-flat Major, K. 378 Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Phantasy Quartet, Op. 2 Antonio Pasculli (1842-1924) Fantasia sull' opera Poliuto di Donizetti
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Stravinsky, Britten, & More
The NYU Symphony Orchestra performs, featuring trumpeteer Dominic Sinicrope. The orchestra, in collaboration with the Program in Concert Composition, will feature Brandon Johnson, a winner of the 2025 Concert Composition Competition, premiering Ransacked. The orchestra will also play Stravinsky's Firebird Suite and Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra. David Bloom conducts.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Tunes from the World of Musical Theatre
The Musical Theatre Ensemble explores harmony, storytelling, and the expressive power of the human voice. Through collaborative work, the ensemble shapes vocal color, texture, and emotion into unified musical performances.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Highly-Acclaimed Orchestra Performs Tchaikovsky & More
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