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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 15, 2025?

20 free events take place on Friday, August 15 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out August 15 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of August . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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20 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, August 15, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Concert | Conan Gray LIVE, Alternative Singer-Songwriter Performs Live


Kick off your morning with some new-age indie-pop from singer-songwriter (and former YouTuber) Conan Gray. His discography includes hits like "Maniac," and "Heather." Fans on the General Admission line will be admitted if space permits. It's advised that you arrive early to join the line. Generally, concerts happen rain or shine. Check-in for those with fan passes is at 5:15 a.m. The start time is approximate. Photo ID required for entry.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Concerts, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Conan Gray LIVE, Alternative Singer-Songwriter Performs Live

Workshop | Outdoor Tai Chi for All Ages


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Workshops, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Outdoor Tai Chi for All Ages

Museums | Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum


Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum examines the significant influence of posters on society and culture, and how they are adapted for modern use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it offers a space for inquiry for anyone interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the goal of enhancing design literacy among the general public. Works explore: mass communication and persuasion the intersection of art and commerce control of the public domain
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Museumss, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum

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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Workshops, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Zumba Class for All-Levels

Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum


The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. 2 pm: guided tour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Museumss, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Asian Art and Culture Museum

Film | Juror #2 (2024): Legal Thriller Film from Clint Eastwood


While serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, a family man finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma; one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict or free the wrong killer. Director: Clint Eastwood Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J. K. Simmons, Kiefer Sutherland American actor and filmmaker Clinton Eastwood is notable for his role in Westerns, rising to fame in the mid-1960s. Among his achievements are four Academy Awards, four Golden Globes, three Cesar Awards, and an AFI Life Achievement Award. In 2000, he was given the Italian Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion award for his lifetime achievements. And, in 1994, he received the Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, followed by the Legion of Honour in 2007.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Films, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Juror #2 (2024): Legal Thriller Film from Clint Eastwood

Tour | Inside the Exhibit: Talk With Museum Experts


Celebrate 100 years since the historic acquisition of George Grey Barnard's medieval collection with an in-depth conversation led by Museum curators, conservators, scientists, and scholars. This expert-led program offers fresh insights, untold stories, and a closer look at remarkable works of art. Bring your questions for an engaging discussion that illuminates the legacy of this influential sculptor and collector. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Tours, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Inside the Exhibit: Talk With Museum Experts

Park Walk | Explore the New Wagner Park with an Expert


Walk through the new Wagner Park with founder, director, and curator of The Skyscraper Museum, Carol Willis. Learn how the park’s innovative resiliency strategies are used to protect Battery Park City. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Park Walks, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Explore the New Wagner Park with an Expert

Museums | A Night of Live Music, Drinks & 5,000 Years of Art


Enjoy a stylish evening of art, live music, and engaging talks every Friday and Saturday night. From 5-9 PM, sip on drink specials, sample light fare, and take in the museum's vast collection spanning millennia. Grab a friend, a partner, or come solo--this after-hours experience offers something for everyone.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Museumss, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, A Night of Live Music, Drinks & 5,000 Years of Art

Museums | American History and Artifact Collections


Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Museumss, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, American History and Artifact Collections

Museums | Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum


This museum is an assemblage of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints inside a historic building. Registration opens 7 days in advance & does sell out.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Museumss, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum

Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum


Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free
Museumss, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum

Workshop | Learn Some Moves with the Renowned Limon Dance Company


The world-renowned Limon Company Dancers teach the energetic and ease-filled Limon Technique, accompanied by live music. No experience necessary; class is open to all levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshops, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Learn Some Moves with the Renowned Limon Dance Company

Gallery Talk | Art in Focus: Slow Looking and Conversation


Take a moment to slow down and connect with a single work of art through guided observation and group discussion. No background in art is needed--just curiosity and openness. This relaxed, welcoming program invites all adult learners to engage deeply with one piece at a time. Space is limited; first come, first served. Stickers are distributed 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Gallery Talks, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Art in Focus: Slow Looking and Conversation

Play | Henrik Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea on the Patio


Hudson Classical Theater Company is celebrating their 22nd season with the esciting show: The Lady from the Sea, a play by Henrik Ibsen. This play follows Ellida, the daughter of a lighthouse-keeper, who loves the sea. Although married, Ellida is restless and troubled by a former romantic attachment. When her former fiance shows up to fetch her, Ellida must choose between her former lover or her husband.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Plays, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Henrik Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea  on the Patio

Dance Performance | Global Companies, Live Music & Premieres


Enjoy an evening of outdoor performances during this annual summer dance festival. Each night presents a unique lineup of dance companies from around the world, alongside acclaimed NYC-based ensembles, featuring a mix of contemporary, classical, and experimental works, many with live music, and several world premieres. A dynamic celebration of movement, culture, and creativity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Performances, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Global Companies, Live Music & Premieres

Dance Performance | Historic Dance Festival in the Park


This event is New York City's longest-running free public dance festival. The Battery Dance Festival brings together spectacular international and local dance companies, each evening ending with "Everybody Dance Now!"
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Performances, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Historic Dance Festival in the Park

Concert | Music on the Lawn: South Asian Music & Dance


Sunny Jain, the "indefatigable drummer and dhol player" (New Yorker), headlines an evening of South Asian music and dance. Gamelan Dharma Swara brings Balinese music and dance this park for the first time. Organizers lend out hundreds of free blankets on a first-come, first-served basis, or bring your own cotton or fleece blanket. There will also be pre-set chairs, or you may bring your own. To protect the lawn, please do not sit on waterproof materials such as plastic tarps, yoga mats, or inflatable chairs. Bring your own picnic or purchase food and drinks from tents on the side of the lawn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Concerts, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Music on the Lawn: South Asian Music & Dance

Jazz | We Insist! 2025: Music Honoring the Civil Rights Movement


NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington and Christie Dashiell reimagine We Insist! Max Roach’s “Freedom Now Suite,” a groundbreaking 1960 collaboration between the legendary jazz drummer Roach and lyricist Oscar Brown Jr. that has become a defining artistic statement of the Black American civil rights movement. One of the finest jazz drummers and producers of her generation, Carrington has created an homage that bursts with fiery, stirring ideas, unstoppable grooves, and the spellbinding interplay with Roach’s and Brown’s compositions alongside original music and words by Carrington and others. GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Dashiell reflects on the work’s history with a contemporary call to action, honoring the original masterpiece while furthering the fight for social justice.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, We Insist! 2025: Music Honoring the Civil Rights Movement

Party | Summer Celebration Ball


Brought to you by icon and activist Qween Jean, night 2 of this 2-night extravaganza is a celebration of ballroom culture, personal expression, and finding community. Featuring a panel of guest judges, neighborhood partners and talented youth, the stage is set for a dazzling display of performances and a vibrant runway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Partys, August 15, 2025, 08/15/2025, Summer Celebration Ball
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Musical | Musical Comedy: Love, Family, Dreams..

Regular Price: $50
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Dance Performance | High-Energy Dance Show

Regular Price: $59
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