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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 13, 2026?
23 free events take place on Friday, February 13 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 February 13 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 February . 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 13, 2026?
23 free events take place on Friday, February 13 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 February 13 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 February . 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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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!
23 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, February 13, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.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
Free
Free
Workshop | Clay Sculpture-Making (Part 1)
Enjoy a two-part sculpture workshop designed for adults interested in exploring sculpting with air-dry clay. Participants will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and start hand-building their own unique sculptures using all sorts of fun tools and techniques. Whether you follow our playful prompts or go totally freestyle, you'll leave with something truly one-of-a-kind. The first session will involve hand-building sculptures using a variety of tools.All materials will be provided, including clay, wood tools, paints, and brushes. No prior experience necessary, just bring your imagination!
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
Film | Monster's Ball (2001): Romantic Drama Film with Heath Ledger & Halle Berry
Hank Grotowski is a prison guard whose son, who works on the prison's death row, commits suicide. Grotowski spirals into depression until one night he helps Leticia Musgrove's injured son. When he dies, the couple are united by grief, but as their relationship develops, he learns he and his son were party to the execution of her husband. Director: Marc Forster Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Heath Ledger, Halle Berry, Mos Def Heath Ledger was an Australian actor. Over the course of his career, Ledger was in 20 films in a variety of genres. He also produced and directed music videos. For his role in Brokeback Mountain, he received nominations for the BAFTA Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Golden Globe Award, and the Academy Award for Best Actor, becoming the eighth-youngest nominee in the category at that time. A few months before his death, he had finished filming his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight; the performance brought him praise and popularity, and numerous posthumous awards, including the Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, a SAG Award, and a Critics' Choice Award, all for Best Supporting Actor. Halle Berry is an American actress. She began her career as a model and entered several beauty contests, before taking film roles. In 1999, she starred in the television film Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. For her performance in Monster's Ball (2001), Berry became the only African-American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, and the first woman of color. Berry took on high-profile roles such as Storm in four installments of the X-Men film series (2000-2014), Bond girl Jinx in Die Another Day (2002), and the title role in the cult-classic Catwoman (2004). She continued taking major roles in film, and made her directorial debut in 2020 with Bruised.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Master Class | Learn the Ins & Outs of Drum Set Performance
Kendrick Scott--jazz drummer, bandleader, composer, and founder of the record label World Culture Music--imparts techniques and skills for drum set mastery.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends
Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Explore One of New York's Iconic Buildings
Designed to inspire, building highlights include:
The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace in Midtown
A dramatic "Long Room" with 42-foot-high atrium offering five levels of open, browsable book stacks
Commissioned public art celebrating creativity and curiosity
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Expert Insights: Seeing Desire in Medieval Art
Museum experts examine depictions of the human figure in medieval works, and the talk discusses relationships, identity, and expression in history, uncovering new ways to engage with these powerful works of art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
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
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Author Reading | Award-Winning Writers Share Their New Books (+ Signing)
Enjoy a reading by George Abraham, Kimberly Alidio, Joseph Lee, and Megha Majumdar, followed by a reception/signing with books for sale. George Abraham is a Palestinian American poet, performance artist, and writer, author of When the Arab Apocalypse Comes to America and Birthright, which won the Arab American Book Award and the Big Other Book Award in Poetry, and was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award in Bisexual Poetry. He is also the author of the chapbooks al youm, and the specimen's apology. Kimberly Alidio is a historian, a literary writer, and a teacher. Her most recent publications are: Traceable Relation; Shared Discernments with Rebecca Teich; A Teaching Summer; “On Being Porous”; and Teeter (winner of the Nightboat Poetry Prize and the Lambda Literary Award). She has five books of poetry and poetic prose. Joseph Lee is an Aquinnah Wampanoag writer whose writing has been published in The Guardian, BuzzFeed News, Vox, Electric Literature, High Country News, and more. Megha Majumdar is the author of the novel A Guardian and a Thief, which is an Oprah’s Book Club pick, and a finalist for the Kirkus Prize, the American Library Association’s Andrew Carnegie Medal, and the National Book Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
Museums | Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum
This special, all-ages evening celebrates the art and the city. Explore in the galleries, get creative with drop-in drawing sessions, and see a film in the theaters. Museum stores and cafe will be open, too, so you can grab a bite, get drinks, or shop for unique design objects. Free for New York State residents but must be reserved in advance (up to two adults), and are subject to availability and proof of residency. Tickets are released one week in advance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Listening to the Rhythms of Gnawan Music
Join Samir LanGus for an exploration of Gnawan music, uncovering how tradition and improvisation intersect in this Moroccan musical practice. The talk highlights connections to the museum’s collection while offering insight into rhythm, sound, and cultural context.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Shaping Stories and How We See Ourselves
Artist Deborah Roberts joins television writer and producer Mara Brock Akil for a public conversation exploring creativity, representation, and the power of storytelling across visual art and media. Drawing on Brock Akil’s extensive career in television and film, the discussion reflects on cultural narratives and the ways stories shape how we see ourselves and others.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $40
Member: $0
Regular: $40
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Classical Music | Modern & Contemporary Wind Works
This concert features a Bloomingdale faculty wind quintet (Justin Lee, flute, Elizabeth Hebert, oboe, Magdalena Garandza, clarinet, Atao Liu, bassoon, and Lisa Pike, horn) in a program that highlights the connection between sound and physical motion, bringing together works that are rhythmically driven, expressively dynamic, and culturally vibrant. Program: Valerie Coleman (1970-) Umoja Alyssa Morris (1984-) Motion Paquito D’Rivera (1948-) Aires Tropicales
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $80
Member: $0
Regular: $80
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Concert | Rhythm, Storytelling, & Crowd Connection with DJ Yup That's J.
DJ Yup That's J. curates the evening's vibe. A native New Yorker and lifelong performing artist, DJ Yup That's J. has been immersed in music and performance since childhood. With formal training from the TADA Youth Theatre, Professional Performing Arts School (Rosie's Theater Kids & Waterwell), Perry Mansfield, and the University of Michigan in Musical Theater, DJ That's J. brings a deep understanding of rhythm, storytelling, and crowd connection to every set. Blending technical skill with stage presence, their performances are rooted not only in experience and energy, but a true passion for the craft of music and live performance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Evening of Music Celebrate Black History Month (In Person AND Online!)
Manhattan School of Music's Black Student Union presents a diverse concert of pieces honoring Black History Month.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Modern & Contemporary Ensemble Works by Ligeti and More
Experience groundbreaking premieres and visionary works that push the boundaries of New Music today and tomorrow, performed by Mannes American Composers Ensemble. Conductor: David Fulmer Program: Matthias Pintscher (1971-) Verzeichnete Spur (New York Premiere) Kari Watson (1998-) Oscillations (New York Premiere) Rand Steiger (1957-) Liminalities (New York Premiere) György Ligeti (1923-2006) Lux Aeterna Full program to be announced.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Multi-Band Rock Show (In Person AND Online!)
Get ready for a high-heat feast of sound from Val Inc. aka Val Jeanty, Mike Rivard’s Club d’Elf, Michael Gregory Jackson, Felice Rosser’s Faith NYC and Miss Olithea & J Bubble with resident SmokeHouse MC LaRonda Davis setting the table. Together, they’ll serve up a soul-soaked stew of molten, glacial, spacial, oceanic, mythic, antiphonal, and telepathic flavors—served sizzling hot to tickle your ears and move your feet. To make things extra tasty, Lincoln Center is picking up the tab. That’s right—this one’s on the house and free for The People. There are three ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon. 3. The event will also be streamed live for on the linked web page.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Piano Works by Debussy, Chopin, Liszt, Prokofiev, & More
Mannes piano musicians' performance of works of the night, curated by Vladimir Valjarevic. These pieces are works by Debussy, Poulenc, Felix Mendelssohn, Field, Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, Beach, Crumb, Khasanova, Prokofiev, and Liebermann.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
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