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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 19, 2025?

26 free events take place on Thursday, June 19 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 June 19 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 June . 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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26 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, June 19, 2025

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Festival | Juneteenth Celebration Honoring Louis Armstrong: Performances, Workshops, & More


This museum will honor the Juneteenth holiday by celebrating the legacy of the great Black American musician Louis Armstrong with a day of eclectic programming for all ages. Museum admission will also be free from 2:00 to 6:00pm. Schedule of events:   12:15 p.m.: Gallery Scavenger Hunt. Meet in the Lobby. (Museum admission)*  12:00–6:00 p.m: Media Game Lab activities (Museum admission) * 1:00 p.m: Edge School of the Arts dance performance in Courtyard and Lobby (Free)  2:00 p.m: Louis Armstrong Collage Animation Workshop in Fox Amphitheater. RSVP here. (Free with RSVP.)   3:00-4:00 p.m: Music performance by The Entrfied Band in Courtyard (Free)   4:00 p.m: Screening of Paris Blues in the Redstone Theater (Film ticket or Museum admission)*   5:30 p.m:  Post-screening conversation with historian Hyland Harris (Film ticket)*   *All programs are free except for the Scavenger Hunt, Media Game Lab activities, and film screening followed by talk, which are included with Museum admission. Paid museum admission includes a film ticket*, but it must be requested upon arrival. Please note: tickets for the screening are limited and will be distributed first-come, first-served. You can also purchase a film ticket in advance here and add on Museum admission upon arrival.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Festivals, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Juneteenth Celebration Honoring Louis Armstrong: Performances, Workshops, & More

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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Workshops, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

Workshop | Solve Jigsaw Puzzles & Make New Friends


Work with fellow jigsaw puzzle lovers on new pieces.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free
Workshops, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Solve Jigsaw Puzzles & Make New Friends

Concert | Piano in the Park: JazzWeek-Charting Artist Plays Straight-Ahead Jazz


A five, six, seven, eight... Come on down and swing along to the best jazz the Big Apple has to offer. A swingin' pianist rooted in the bebop tradition, Marc Devine began playing jazz piano in high school before moving on to study under the tutelage of trumpet master Clark Terry. In 2009 Devine moved to NYC where he became a mainstay of the jazz scene, performing regularly with his own bands and as a sideman working with musicians such as Fukushi Tainaka, Hide Tanaka, Bill Crow, Jackie Williams, Jerry Weldon and many others. Devine recently released recordings of his NYC trios, Inspiration, on ITI Records featuring Hide Tanaka on bass and drummer Fukushi Tainaka which climbed to number 34 on the JazzWeek radio charts. His CD The Late Set was also very well received, recorded live at Mezzrow with Hide Tanaka on bass and the legendary Jackie Williams on drums. "Devine is right in that pocket. Simply just smashing stuff that's a tonic for recidivist ears that want to hear it old school, played perfectly." -Midwest Jazz Record
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Piano in the Park: JazzWeek-Charting Artist Plays Straight-Ahead Jazz

Festival | Remembering Resilience: A Juneteenth Tribute


Celebrate Juneteenth with an afternoon of music and poetry in the historic landscape of Seneca Village. Featuring intergenerational performers, the event draws inspiration from the lives of the village’s former residents, inviting reflection on the legacy of this 19th-century free Black community and its continued resonance today. Music and performances are from 12:30 pm–3:00 pm, featuring: The Rakiem Walker Project Kai Diata Giovanni, 2024-2025 NYC Youth Poet Laureate Kayden Hern, 2023 New York Gubernatorial Inauguration Poet Laureate Courtney Symone Staton Jayden Antwine
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Festivals, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Remembering Resilience: A Juneteenth Tribute

Performance | Multi-Dimensional Music-Based Performance Exploring the European Legal System (In Person AND Online!)


Marc Bellasai, harpsichord, performs a recital based on aspects of the legal system in England, France and Germany. This performance includes music, spoken interludes, and poetry.The catalogue of high crimes and musical misdemeanours are laid bare in this harpsichord recital that goes strictly “by the book”. Will Justice triumph? Well, …depends….  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Performances, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Multi-Dimensional Music-Based Performance&nbsp;Exploring the European Legal System (In Person AND Online!)

Museums | Film and Television Industry: History, Artifacts, Interactive Displays


This museum is dedicated to the art, history, and technology of film, television, and digital media. It houses a diverse collection of industry related objects, including cameras, scripts, costumes, production materials, as well as interactive displays, and themed installations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Explore Hidden Worlds Through Nature and Discovery


Drop in for free open hours and investigate monthly educational themes. Observe local marine life in a 250-gallon aquarium, explore a large-scale park model, dive into crafts and reading, and more. Guided by expert educators, visitors of all ages are invited to uncover the hidden stories of the environment through hands-on activities and self-led exploration.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tours, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Explore Hidden Worlds Through Nature and Discovery

Concert | Music on the Deck: Japanese Dee


Japanese Dee takes the stage with genre-bending tracks and a pulse on NYC’s underground scene. Expect an evening of smooth transitions and sonic surprises under the open sky.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Concerts, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Music on the Deck:&nbsp;Japanese Dee

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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Museumss, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Thursday Evening Exploring the Photography Museum

Concert | Juneteenth at the Bandshell: Celebrate with Music & Performance


Celebrate Juneteenth with creativity rooted in the holiday's historic Texas origins. Dallas-based Ghost-Note brings a tour de force of funk, filled with dazzling solos and air-tight arrangements that will have you dancing and shaking your head in awe. Voices of a People's History shares readings from an anthology edited by historians Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove that honors the stories and traditions woven into the diverse tapestry of American history. DJ Flash Gordon Parks opens with a set inspired by Houston's deep musical legacy of Hip-Hop, funk, and soul. Doors open at 5 PM. RSVP to be entered for a chance to win two VIP tent passes! Please note: RSVPing helps you stay up-to-date on show info, but does not guarantee entry. Entry is first come first served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Juneteenth at the Bandshell: Celebrate with Music & Performance

Festival | Juneteenth Celebration: African & African-American Folklore


This Juneteenth celebration draws inspiration from the rich traditions of African and African-American folklore. The event explores themes of cultural identity, societal norms, and significant historical events through the lens of African folklore, which often tells stories of resilience and the unyielding human spirit in the face of slavery's challenges. Key figures in these narratives include Anansi the spider, Br'er Rabbit, Uncle Junus, Uncle Monday, High John the Conqueror, and Sankofa, a mythical bird depicted with an egg in its beak, facing forward with its feet while looking back. This imagery represents the importance of preserving collective memory as a source of cultural identity that transcends both time and place. The influence of African folklore on modern storytelling is significant, with its lasting themes, archetypes, and moral lessons inspiring countless writers, artists, and scholars over the centuries. The Oh Sankofa! celebration at Lincoln Center honors this rich legacy, engaging the audience through music, choral performances, dance, animal tales, slave narratives, and educational fables that celebrate a rich cultural heritage and pay tribute to human endurance in the face of adversity and hardship. Featured artists include actress/comedian Phyllis Stickney; multimedia artist Vinson Fraley; dancer and Urban Bush Women Co-Artistic Director Chanon Judson; blue jazz guitarist Marvin Sewell; and the Etienne Lashley choir. Entry includes admission to the 6:00 performance and the 7:30 show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Festivals, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Juneteenth Celebration: African & African-American Folklore

Performance | A Staging of “A Siren’s Prayer”


Dive into a bold and hauntingly beautiful musical that blends live vocals, instrumentals, and movement to tell a story of ancient power and modern pain. A Siren’s Prayer follows three sirens whose voices have lured sailors for generations—until one fateful encounter challenges their legacy of vengeance. When a sailor survives their trap, one curious siren begins to question everything she knows, uncovering a history of betrayal and choosing the path of healing over harm. Inspired by spirituals like Wade in the Water, the score flows from smoky jazz seduction to a final act of redemption and unity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performances, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, A Staging of &ldquo;A Siren&rsquo;s Prayer&rdquo;

Dance Lesson | Creative Movement Class


Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Lessons, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Creative Movement Class

Workshop | Jump into Double Dutch with the Pros


Learn to double dutch! Coach Kyra Lee and The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Jump into Double Dutch with the Pros

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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Play | Shakespeare's Julius Caesar on the Patio


The tragedy of Julius Casar is a history play and tragedy. It's about Brutus joining the conspiracy led by Cassius to assassinate Julius Caesar, to prevent him from becoming a tyrant. Caesar's right-hand man Antony stirs up hostility against the conspirators and Rome becomes embroiled in a dramatic civil war. Cushions will be provided to sit on the stairs of the monument. There is very limited room if you bring your own chair. Please arrive no later than 6:20pm. There will be no late seating.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Plays, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Shakespeare's&nbsp;Julius Caesar&nbsp;on the Patio

Workshop | Sunset Yoga in the Park


Sweet Water Dance & Yoga instructors lead a multi-level sunset yoga practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Sunset Yoga in the Park

Play | Tennessee Williams' Tiger Tail Outdoor Performance


A lesser-known (and somewhat controversial) Tennessee Williams play, Tiger Tail  is a play he adapted from his 1955 screenplay for the film Baby Doll. The story follows Archie Lee, a shabby Mississippi cotton gin owner with a child bride who refuses to share her husband's bed until she is of age. After Lee crosses rival gin owner Silva Vaccaro, Vaccaro exacts his revenge by seducing the young girl.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Plays, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Tennessee Williams'&nbsp;Tiger Tail Outdoor Performance

Party | After-Hours Party in a Museum: Puzzles/Games, DJ, & Drinks


Enjoy drinks, snacks, and music at this special event. This event follows the opening of of a new geomtry exhibit, featuring the work of Edmund Harriss, Henry Segerman, Steve Trettel, Stepan Paul, Robert Fathauer, and Nico Belmonte. No matter how you started your evening, be sure to end your night with mathematical puzzles, a live DJ, and dancing on New York City's only interactive Voronoi dance floor. Event registration is free, with drink options available for $10. While supplies last, register for just $5 and receive a complimentary drink. Please note that children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone, and each person must be registered.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Partys, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, After-Hours Party in a Museum: Puzzles/Games, DJ, & Drinks

Book Signing | Author Discusses & Signs Her New Book on Y2K Pop Stardom


Nora Princiotti discusses and signs her new book, Hit Girls, with Rob Sheffield. This book is an entertaining and deeply nostalgic dive into how female pop stars broke through the music industry in the 2000s and altered the cultural landscape forever, from the Ringer writer and Every Single Album podcast cohost herself. Nora Princiotti is an author and a staff writer at The Ringer, where she covers culture, from Taylor Swift to the National Football League. Princiotti also hosts the pop music podcast Every Single Album. She was previously a reporter for The Boston Globe covering the New England Patriots dynasty. A purchase of Hit Girls from the bookstore is required to join the signing line at this event. Please call ahead and speak to a bookseller and reserve your copy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Signings, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Author Discusses & Signs Her New Book on Y2K Pop Stardom

Play | Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well in the Park


"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Plays, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well in the Park

Classical Music | Boundary-Breaking Music & Storytelling Experience


SLP & The Joyful Noise is a nine-piece band led by the Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist Suzan-Lori Parks, serving as her musical workshop for original songwriting and new storytelling. The Tune Up, directed by Bessie Award-winning Executive Artistic Director Niegel Smith, puts SLP & The Joyful Noise at center stage for a feature-length program that blends short plays, American music, and high-voltage performance. This is a sip-your-drinks, make-new-friends, dance-in-the-aisles kind of evening that traffics in big sounds and bold ideas, booty-shaking and statement-making. Surrounded by songs, celebrated guests and exceptional newcomers, Parks reminds attendees of the importance and joy in remembering who we are! 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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Concerts, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Boundary-Breaking Music & Storytelling Experience

Discussion | Laughter & Insight with Richard Kind


Attend and evening with noted neighborhood song-and-dance man, Richard Kind, and his sportswriter friend Michael Bamberger for a fun and wide-ranging evening of sports chat, including: The New York Mets in the 1960s The tennis boom of the 1970s Pete Rose, Bart Giamatti, and the baseball scandal that will not die The truth about Donald Trump's golf game And Michael's new book, inspired by the life and times of George Plimpton: The Playing Lesson: A Duffer's Year Among the Pros Expect insight, humor, and stories from the intersection of sports, culture, and character -shared by two sharp observers with a deep love of the game.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Multi-GRAMMY-nominated PUBLIQuartet Performs Genre-Bending Music


Multi-GRAMMY-nominated PUBLIQuartet is an improvising string quartet whose repertoire blends genres and highlights American multiculturalism. Committed to supporting living composers of varying genres and expanding the classical canon, PUBLIQuartet explores resonances between contemporary, blues, jazz, freely improvised, and rock-inflected languages in their latest album. Enjoy this genre-bending string quartet. 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
8:00 pm
Free
Concerts, June 19, 2025, 06/19/2025, Multi-GRAMMY-nominated PUBLIQuartet Performs Genre-Bending Music
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Musical | Hit Show Musical Parody

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Play | Broadway Actors in a Play by Pulitzer Prize Winner

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