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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 17, 2025?
18 free events take place on Thursday, July 17 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 July 17 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 July . 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 July 17, 2025?
18 free events take place on Thursday, July 17 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 July 17 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 July . 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!
18 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, July 17, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
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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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Film | Cabaret (1972): Musical Period Drama with Liza Minnelli
In Berlin in 1931, an American cabaret singer gets involved in a love triangle that plays out against the rise of the Nazi party and the collapse of the Weimar Republic. Director: Bob Fosse Cast: Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Marisa Berenson Liza Minnelli s an American actress, singer, and dancer. Known for her commanding stage presence and powerful alto singing voice, Minnelli has received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, an Emmy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and four Tony Awards. She is one of the few performers awarded a non-competitive EGOT having received two honorary Grammy Awards. Minnelli is also a Knight of the French Legion of Honour. Her persona and her style have immortalized her as a gay icon. Minnelli's parents were actress and singer Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli. From 1988 to 1990, she toured with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. in Frank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate Event. Minnelli is known for her renditions of American standards and is known for her signature songs which include ("New York, New York", "Cabaret", and "Maybe This Time").
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Museums | Museum Tour on Stories of Making It in America
A museum educator guides a public gallery tour of the exhibition, With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America, which provides an overview of the Chinese people in America from the 19th century through the present day. Items in the museum's collection are used to highlight the major themes of the exhibit. Tours leave from the main lobby.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
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
Free
Jazz | Lunchtime Jazz in the Park
Unwind with live jazz during lunch hour as skilled musicians bring smooth, summery sounds to the park.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Bull Durham (1988): Romantic Sports Comedy with Kevin Kostner and Susan Sarandon
A fan who has an affair with one minor-league baseball player each season meets an up-and-coming pitcher and the experienced catcher assigned to him in the movie that tops every baseball movie list! Director: Ron Shelton Cast: Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins Kevin Costner (1955-) is an actor and filmmaker. He has won two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, and a Primetime Emmy Award. As a well-known actor, Susan Sarandon (1946-) has won an Academy Award and British Academy Film Award, also earning nominations for six Primetime Emmy Awards and nine Golden Globes. As well as acting on screen, Sarandon has also performed on Broadway. Additionally, she's recognized for her social and political activism, as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and recipient of the Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Photo-Based Creative Writing Session
This event is an afternoon of creative writing inspired by photographs. No formal writing experience is required - just enthusiasm and curiosity to see where writing takes you. Come write freely and meet other people who love writing for the sake of writing!
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
City Walk | North Battery Park City Walking Tour
Explore the evolving architecture and landscape of northern Battery Park City on this guided walking tour through one of the neighborhood’s most thoughtfully designed areas. The tour traces the development of the north residential section—from the construction of Stuyvesant High School to the scenic Hudson River esplanade and Rockefeller Park. Discover the unique layout of the neighborhood, where apartment-lined avenues and inner block courtyards connect through green spaces like the sculptural Teardrop Park. The tour also includes a visit to the Irish Hunger Memorial, a powerful tribute completed in 2001 just two blocks from Ground Zero. Registration is limited, and reservations will open on June 17th.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Thursday Evening Exploring the Photography Museum
This museum is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. It was founded in 1974 to champion “concerned photography”—socially and politically minded images that can educate and change the world. Through its exhibitions, education programs, community outreach, and public programs, the museum offers an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, tickets required
$5, tickets required
Film | Klute (1971): Neo-Noir Psychological Thriller with Jane Fonda & Donald Sutherland
A New York City call girl becomes enmeshed in an investigation into the disappearance of a business executive, beginning an affair with the detective on the case. Director: Alan J. Pakula Cast: Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Charles Cioffi, Nathan George, Dorothy Tristan Jane Fonda is an American actress and activist. Recognized as a film icon, Fonda is the recipient of various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Honorary Palme d'Or, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Donald Sutherland was a Canadian actor whose career spanned six decades. He received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards as well as a BAFTA Award nomination.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Author Talks about Her New Book on Art Activism: The War of Art
What do artists' protests reveal about the possibilities for protest in our democracy? Lauren O'Neill-Butler's The War of Art invites us to learn, imagine, and mobilize, which attendees do together at this talk joined by O'Neill-Butler and fellow writers E.C. Feiss and Ciaran Finlayson. Artists in America have long battled against injustices, believing that art can in fact "do more." The War of Art tells this history of artist-led activism and the global political and aesthetic debates of the 1960s to the present. In contrast to the financialized art market and celebrity artists, the book explores the power of collective effort -- from protesting to philanthropy, and from wheat pasting to planting a field of wheat. Lauren O'Neill-Butler charts the post-war development of artists' protest and connects these struggles to a long tradition of feminism and civil rights activism. The book offers portraits of the key individuals and groups of artists who have campaigned for solidarity, housing, LGBTQ+, HIV/AIDS awareness, and against Indigenous injustice and the exclusion of women in the art world. Based upon in-depth oral histories with the key figures in these movements, and illustrated throughout, The War of Art is an essential corrective to the idea that art history excludes politics. Lauren O'Neill-Butler is a New York-based writer and editor. Her books include The War of Art: A History of Artists' Protest in America and Let's Have a Talk: Conversations with Women on Art and Culture. A former cofounder of the nonprofit magazine November and Senior Editor of Artforum, she has written for Aperture, Art Journal, Bookforum, and The New York Times, among many others.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Dancing | Afro-Brazilian Samba Dance Grooves
The Bahia-born and North Carolina-based vocalist and instrumentalist Caique Vidal joins us with his band Batuque for a concert of Afro-Brazilian samba. "Batuque" (pronounced ba-TOO-kee) means "to drum" and that imperative is delivered with an explosive performance that rocks the crowd! A community organizer for the Brazilian diaspora, Vidal began his journey on the streets of Salvador da Bahia, known as "the Black Rome of the Americas". Playing with Olodum, the founding family of samba-reggae, Vidal has presented the genre's infectious rhythms and message of empowerment across Brazil, Europe, and the United States. A studied rhythmic and choral arranger, Caique Vidal has shared the stage with musical ambassadors including Susana Baca, Carlinhos Brown, and Gilberto Gil. His most recent album, 2023's Save My Heart, unites the sounds and spirit of reggae, salsa, pop, rock, samba and bossa nova into a riveting dance groove. There are two 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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Club | Luddite Book Discussion on Unwired: Gaining Control over Addictive Technologies (2023)
Inspired by the students of Brooklyn’s Luddite Club, this book club highlights material on the topic of technology’s impact on our individual lives as well as society as a whole, followed by an open discussion to share recent experiences and observations. Unwired: Gaining Control over Addictive Technologies by Gaia Bernstein (2023) Drawing lessons from the tobacco and food industries, the book demonstrates why government regulation is necessary to curb technology addiction.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Outdoor Yoga with Chelsea Piers Fitness
Take your practice outside this summer with Chelsea Piers Fitness during a free 60-minute yoga class open to all levels. This energizing session is led by expert instructors, invites you to stretch, strengthen, and reset in a scenic outdoor setting. Participants should bring their own mat and water bottle.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Dancing | Sunset Salsa on the Pier
Get ready to dance the night away! Sunset Salsa returns for summer rhythm, hosted by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Talía Castro-Pozo, hailed by Latina Magazine as “The Woman of Salsa.” Each evening begins with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson and a vibrant open dance party under the setting sun. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a curious first-timer, all are welcome to join this joyful, high-energy celebration of Latin dance. 6:30 PM: Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM: Open Dance
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Folk & Alt-Rock Singer-Songwriter Performs in the Park
On her latest release Still + Bright, Amythyst Kiah’s revelatory storytelling is merged with a twist on rootsy alt-rock, a vital new addition to her body of work that explores the struggle and joy of self-discovery. 7:00PM DOORS 7:15PM DJ REAGANOMICS 8:00PM AMYTHYST KIAH PLEASE NOTE: Seating is not provided. Picnics are encouraged. Lawn chairs permitted, if the venue gets crowded, patrons may be asked to make room to allow for more guests.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Radical Brazilian Pop Band Os Mutantes: Psychedelic, Tropicália, and Protest Music
Though initially only rarely heard outside of Brazil, Os Mutantes is currently acknowledged as among the most dynamic, original, radical, and influential bands of their era. These brash musical experimentalists engaged distortion, feedback, sampling techniques and a prescient selection of studio tricks to create a lighthearted, playful, yet still extreme Brazilian pop. An integral part of the psychedelic, Tropicália and protest movements, Os Mutantes combined unbridled guitars, traditional rhythms, an optimistic vision of the future, and an advanced melodic sensibility. Now, nearly 60 years removed from their founding, Os Mutantes’s approach to sonic collage and a wry tendency toward cultural irony ushered in a near-universal modern music aesthetic. There are two 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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Colorful, Immersive Cello Music
Composer and cellist Clarice Jensen’s distinctive compositional approach involves improvising and layering her cello through shifting loops and a chain of electronic effects to open outward and explore a series of rich, drone-based sound fields. Pulsing, visceral and full of color, her work is deeply immersive, marked by a wonderful sense of restraint and an almost hallucinatory clarity. Stop by for a concert full of elegant and precise vision. There are two 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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
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