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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on March 25, 2026?

45 free events take place on Wednesday, March 25 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 March 25 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 March . 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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45 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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free events nyc New York City Hall Guided Tour
free events nyc Midtown Photo Walk
free events nyc Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum
free events nyc Claude McKay: Wandering the World (2025): from Harlem to Marseille in 1920s (Documentary + Filmmaker Discussion)
free events nyc Viva Verdi! (2024): Italian Classical Music Documentary (+ FIlmmaker DIscussion)
free events nyc Commedia dell'Arte Celebration (Songs, Scenes, & More)
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Workshop | Central Park Running Session (All Levels Welcome)


If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can run with a club! Open to runners of all levels. Weekly changed routes through the park. Coaches, training, running company and inspiration!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Central Park Running&nbsp;Session (All Levels Welcome)

Workshop | Morning Yoga (All Levels Welcome)


Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria leads a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Morning Yoga (All Levels Welcome)

Workshop | Chess Open


Make your move at a chess event featuring strategy, fun, and friendly competition for players of all ages and skill levels. Explore the game through open play. Grab a friend or co-worker and play the game on our giant indoor chess board underneath the palm trees. Whether you're making your first move or mastering your endgame, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free
Workshops, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Chess Open

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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Museumss, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity

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
11:00 am
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Museumss, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Celebrate Chinese American Heritage & History

Tour | Explore Exhibition on NYC Magician History


Enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition on the golden age of magic, Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City. This staff-led tour highlights the major collectors and magicians linked to New York City from the 1870s to the 1930s. About the Exhibition: In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a surge of magicians began to refine their art, finding larger audiences and building communities of practice, especially in New York City. This period has come to be known as the Golden Age of Magic. The history of magic and magicians has long been documented through text and image as a form of theater. Now, the exhibition Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City, curated by Annemarie van Roessel, will display our rich and historic archival materials related to the art of magic and the fascinating lives of magicians performing in New York City during the Golden Age.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free
Tours, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Explore Exhibition on NYC Magician History

Workshop | Freestyle Acrylic Paint & Sip


Do you want to relax and enjoy some painting? Create your own artwork with some acrylic paint while you sip on some coffee or tea! This is not a painting class, you are free to paint whatever you wish.  All materials provided, limited to 10 participants. First come, first served. No registration required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Freestyle&nbsp;Acrylic Paint & Sip

Museums | If Fashion is of Interest to You...


Best known for its innovation and award-winning exhibitions, the museum has a permanent collection of more than 50,000 garments and accessories dating from the eighteenth century to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, If Fashion is of Interest to You...

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, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free
Tours, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, New York City Hall Guided Tour

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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Concerts, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Afternoon Bach

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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Workshops, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Adult Chorus Session Open to All

Master Class | Explore the Ins & Outs of Great Violin Performance


Violinist Carol Lieberman--violinist of the Lieberman-Kroll Duo, the Early Music Ensemble of Boston, and is first violinist and founder of the Quartetto Tomasini--imparts skills and techniques for violin mastery.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Explore the Ins & Outs of Great Violin Performance

City Walk | Midtown Photo Walk


Enjoy a visually rich photo walk through Midtown Manhattan designed to capture bold architecture, street life, and striking urban perspectives. This guided photography walk explores some of Midtown's most visually compelling locations, blending dramatic architecture with authentic street scenes. The group will move through the streets around Hudson Yards, the High Line area, and nearby avenues where reflections, light, motion, and scale create powerful photographic opportunities. Along the way, the group will focus on composition, timing, and how to find strong images within the fast pace of the city. What you will learn: - How to photograph urban architecture and strong leading lines - Techniques for capturing authentic street moments in busy city environments - Using reflections, shadows, and glass buildings for creative compositions - Finding hidden photographic opportunities in Midtown streets - Building a visual story while moving through the city
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
City Walks, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Midtown Photo Walk

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
1:30 pm
pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Museumss, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum

Film | The Flame of New Orleans (1941): Classic Historical Comedy with Marlene Dietrich


In old New Orleans, a beautiful adventuress juggles the attentions of a rich banker and a dashing sea captain. Director: Rene Clair Cast: Marlene Dietrich, Bruce Cabot, Roland Young, Mischa Auer Marlene Dietrich was a German-American actress and singer whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1920s Berlin, she performed on the stage and in silent films. Her performance as Lola Lola in Josef von Sternberg's The Blue Angel (1930) brought her international acclaim and a contract with Paramount Pictures. Dietrich starred in many Hollywood films. Throughout World War II, she was a high-profile entertainer in the United States. Although she delivered notable performances in several post-war films, she spent most of the 1950s to the 1970s touring the world as a marquee live-show performer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Films, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, The Flame of New Orleans (1941): Classic Historical Comedy with Marlene Dietrich

Workshop | Draw the Human Figure


Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Draw the Human Figure

Concert | Contemporary & Original Material Showcase


Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) is proud to present performances from their music, speech, communication, and theater arts departments . Performances will feature the college’s extraordinarily talented students showcasing a wide variety of contemporary and original material.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Contemporary & Original Material Showcase

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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Gallery Talks, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Learn How a Historic Mansion Turned into a Museum

Workshop | Urban Photography Editing 101


Learn how to transform your photos into striking final images using modern editing techniques designed for street and urban photography. Participants will be invited to suggest adjustments and explore different possibilities together, creating a shared editing experience that is both educational and engaging. Throughout the session, you’ll also be able to ask questions and receive guidance in real time, similar to having an editing expert sitting beside you while you work through your photos. Participants are also welcome to bring their own images, which may be selected to edit together during the workshop. What you will learn: - How to choose the strongest images from a photo shoot - Essential editing techniques for street and urban photography - Adjusting light, contrast, and color to enhance mood and impact - How editing choices influence storytelling in a photograph - A simple workflow for improving photos efficiently
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Urban Photography Editing 101

Lecture | Founder of the Equal Justice Initiative Shares His Work in Advocacy 


Hear a talk featuring Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative. Mr. Stevenson will share insights from his remarkable career advocating for people who have been illegally convicted, unfairly sentenced, and communities marginalized by poverty and unequal treatment. A renowned public interest lawyer and bestselling author of Just Mercy, which was adapted into a major motion picture starring Michael B. Jordan. Just Mercy led to the creation of the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lectures, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Founder of the Equal Justice Initiative Shares His Work in Advocacy&nbsp;

Screening | Claude McKay: Wandering the World (2025): from Harlem to Marseille in 1920s (Documentary + Filmmaker Discussion)


Claude McKay: Wandering the World is a captivating voyage through the 1920s -- from Harlem to Marseille, via Jamaica, Russia and Morocco -- in the footsteps of Jamaican American writer Claude McKay. A rebellious voice of the Harlem Renaissance, Claude McKay spent two decades traveling the world, immersing himself in artistic and political avant-gardes while building an enduring body of work. This remarkable documentary portrait, illustrated with rare archival footage and photographs, narrated by Gael Faye, and set to a stirring soundtrack, brings his legacy to life. Director: Matthieu Verdeil English subtitles. This screening will be followed by a post-screening discussion and Q&A with French director Matthieu Verdeil.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free
Screenings, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Claude McKay: Wandering the World (2025): from Harlem to Marseille in 1920s (Documentary + Filmmaker Discussion)

Book Discussion | A New Narrative of the Irish Famine Migration (Online!) 


Award-winning author of Five Points and City of Dreams presents a comprehensive new history of the Irish who fled the Great Potato Famine and shaped America. The talk traces how, by 1855, a third of Manhattan’s adult population descended from the “Famine Irish,” whose resilience led to the election of four U.S. presidents despite facing harsh prejudice and hardships. By allowing these immigrants to share their own stories, the presentation highlights a legacy of determination, community, and unexpected success that challenges persistent myths of poverty. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, A New Narrative of the Irish Famine Migration (Online!)&nbsp;

Book Discussion | Architecture Experts Discuss Generative AI & Architectural Design


Attend a panel conversation to celebrate the new book from MAP (Metropolitan Architectural Practice), Architecture x Architecture: A Dialectic, a critical dialectic on generative AI and architectural design within an interdisciplinary practice. The conversation will feature Katherine Lambert, Christiane Robbins, and Annabel Keenan, followed by a signing.
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Book Discussions, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Architecture Experts Discuss Generative AI & Architectural Design

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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Partys, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Board Games Meet-Up

Discussion | Explore the History of Bach Cello Suites


Enjoy a discussion of the history of the Bach Cello Suites with guest Edward Klorman, who will give a presentation on his new book, Bach: The Cello Suites. Edward Klorman is an award-winning author, violist, and scholar active at the intersection of music analysis, historical musicology, and music performance. He is Professor of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free
Discussions, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Explore the History of Bach Cello Suites

Discussion | Explore the Story of Two Journalists Investigating the Cartel


Hear the story of how two entrepreneurial journalists took on the parrot cartel in print and on camera. Attend a film screening and discussion with investigative environmental reporter Rene Ebersole and filmmaker Carissa Henderson. Along with photographer Karine Aigner, they collaborated on The Parrot Cartel, published in Rolling Stone. A National Magazine Award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of writing and editing experience, Ebersole is the editor-in-chief and co-founder of WIRE: Wildlife Investigative Reporters & Editors, a journalism non-profit. Carissa Henderson is a multi-Emmy-nominated filmmaker and director of photography who specializes in immersive character-driven films.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free
Discussions, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Explore the Story of Two Journalists Investigating the Cartel

Lecture | Gender Studies Scholar Addresses "Cancel Culture"


In this talk, Ben Trott (Director of Gender Studies and speaker of the Center for Critical Studies at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany) addresses the material context of what has come to be known as “cancel culture”, paying particular attention to the political contestation of speech around gender and sexuality in the years that have followed the 2007 global economic crisis. He provides an alternative to the dominant account of the current culture wars around speech, gender and sexuality as conservative or reactionary “backlash” to liberal or left identity politics. And he explores the role of speech as a vehicle for political organisation in contemporary social and political conflicts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lectures, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Gender Studies Scholar Addresses "Cancel Culture"

Lecture | Learn about the Policial Achievements of the Papunya Tula Artist Cooperative


To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Papunya Tula Artists, enjoy a lecture by Dr. Fred R. Myers (Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, NYU) that discusses some of the social and political achievements of this important cooperative of Aboriginal Australian artists. Since 1973 Myers has served as one of Papunya Tula’s most prominent international advocates, authoring multiple books and edited volumes on Pintupi culture including Irriṯitja Kuwarri Tjungu’s catalogue. His talk will emphasize the artists’ role in sustaining and extending the Pintupi project of self-determination, and explore some of the social spaces created by their paintings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lectures, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Learn about the Policial Achievements of the Papunya Tula Artist Cooperative

Opening Reception | Polish Art & Poetry Exhibition, Light and Whispers


Enjoy an opening reception of the exhibit Light and Whispers: Images and Poems from Poland, which brings together two voices of Polish art: the photographer Grzegorz Lityński and the poet Barbara Gruszka-Zych. Each has wandered far within their own landscapes — Grzegorz through the contours of the world, capturing lives and moments with a precise, almost tender eye; Barbara through language, shaping more than twenty volumes of poetry that resonate with memory, longing, and reflection. In recent years, their paths have converged, and a new realm has emerged — a place where image whispers to word, and word answers with light. They call it Light and Whispers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Receptions, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Polish Art & Poetry Exhibition,&nbsp;Light and Whispers

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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Book Discussions, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Quiet Reading Meet Up

Discussion | Visual Artist Andrea Cukier Discusses Her Craft & Career


Hear a bilingual talk with visual artist Andrea Cukier. Andrea Cukier is an Argentine visual artist and educator based in New York City, where she has lived and worked since 1998. Her work has been exhibited internationally and across the U.S., is held in major public and private collections, and she has received multiple Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance grants.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussions, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Visual Artist Andrea Cukier Discusses Her Craft & Career

Screening | A Litany for Survival, The Life and Work of Audre Lorde (1995): Documentary on Literary Icon & Activist (+ Filmmaker Discussion) 


This program celebrates the legacy of the late Black lesbian poet, essayist, and activist, Audre Lorde with a screening of Michelle Parkerson and Ada Gay Griffin’s intimate biopic of the writer, A Litany for Survival, The Life and Work of Audre Lorde (1995). Now newly restored by Third World Newsreel, Parkerson and Griffin chronicle Lorde’s childhood in Harlem through her battle with breast cancer across a collage of archival footage in this tender portrait of the artist, inflecting Lorde’s poetry in their cinematic language. Michelle Parkerson will join Kazembe Balagun for a talkback following the screening.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screenings, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, A Litany for Survival, The Life and Work of Audre Lorde (1995): Documentary on Literary Icon & Activist (+ Filmmaker Discussion)&nbsp;

Screening | Viva Verdi! (2024): Italian Classical Music Documentary (+ FIlmmaker DIscussion)


Oscar-nominated for Best Song, Viva Verdi! is an intimate glimpse into the lives of celebrated opera singers and musicians living out their 'third act' while mentoring music students at Casa Verdi (the Casa di Riposo per Musicisti) in Milan, built by Giuseppe Verdi in 1896. Director: Yvonne Russo In Italian with English subtitles. Followed by a discussion (in English) with the filmmakers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Screenings, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Viva Verdi! (2024): Italian Classical Music Documentary (+ FIlmmaker DIscussion)

Discussion | Discover Jane Goodall's (the legendary primatologist known as "the chimp whisperer") Legacy with Experts (In Person AND Online!)


Experts discuss what it means to study primates today, following in Goodall's path. Jane Goodall, the legendary primatologist known as "the chimp whisperer," died in 2025 at the age of 91. Looking back at her life and scientific contributions -- she studied the social lives of wild chimpanzees for over six decades and tirelessly advocated for their protection -- experts at CUNY discuss Goodall's legacy as a bioanthropologist and a conservation activist. Following in her path, what does it mean to study primates today, considering current ethical debates about great ape rights? Including researchers who knew Goodall, the panel features Kristen Andrews, professor of Philosophy at the CUNY Graduate Center; David Lahti, associate professor of Biology and Psychology at Queens College and the CUNY Graduate Center; and Jessica Rothman, program director in Human Biology and professor of Anthropology at Hunter College and the CUNY Graduate Center.
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Discussions, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Discover Jane Goodall's (the legendary primatologist known as "the chimp whisperer") Legacy with Experts (In Person AND Online!)

Author Reading | Uplifting & Transformative Performance on Gender-Based Violence (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy an evening of transformative performance and storytelling as attendees explore the journey from survival to advocacy after gender-based violence with Gibney Move to Move Beyond Storytellers and special guest and author Michelle Horton. Through the combined power of dance and the written word, attendees will celebrate the courage of those who turn their personal experiences into a collective force for change. While the evening will address the heavy realities of domestic and gender-based violence, the spirit of the program is uplifting and transformative. This event is recommended for adults ages 18+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Staged Reading | Breach: Interpersonal Drama


Breach is set in New York City in spring 2024. The play follows 64-year-old therapist Fern Laiken and her 30-year-old gay patient, Tim Gow. When Tim reveals something that shakes Fern’s professional objectivity, their already fragile lives begin to unravel. Written by Dan Manjovi Directed by Christopher Scott Starring LeeAnnne Hutchison, Sam Vartholomeos, and Curtis Wiley.
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Staged Readings, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Breach: Interpersonal Drama

Film | On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2024): Drama Film


On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family, in filmmaker Rungano Nyoni’s surreal and vibrant reckoning with the lies we tell ourselves. Director: Rungano Nyoni Cast: Susan Chardy, Elizabeth Chisela, Henry B.J. Phiri
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Talk | Artist Discusses His Craft & Career, Celebrating His New Book, Future Relic


Cross-discipline artist Daniel Arsham shares stories on his journey as a creative and offers advice that breaks through the mystique of the art world. The program, which celebrates the release of Arsham’s book Future Relic: Failures, Disasters, Detours, and How I Made a Career as an Artist, will offer practical tips for anyone pursuing an artistic career such as how to find gallery representation.
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Talks, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Artist Discusses His Craft & Career, Celebrating His New Book,&nbsp;Future Relic

Lecture | Expert Discusses 19th-Century Dreyfus Affair & Antisemitism


Dr. Andrew Kotick's lecture examines the Dreyfus Affair from a new perspective by exploring the laughter it provoked. The Dreyfus Affair was arguably the most famous political and judicial scandal of 19th-century France. It erupted in 1894 when the French officer Alfred Dreyfus (1859-1935) was accused and convicted of being a German spy. Just two years after Dreyfus's conviction and exile, however, the accusations against him were revealed to be an antisemitic conspiracy. In the years that followed, his case went through several appeals, and in the summer of 1906, the verdict against him was overturned. Using satirical caricatures and drawings, Dr. Kotick investigates how visual humor shaped the emotional climate of the affair and contributed to making antisemitism a mass phenomenon. Based on examples taken from illustrated press, especially the popular weekly newspaper, Le Rire, Kotick shows how ridicule was used as a political weapon to influence public opinion, define belonging and exclusion, and reshape modern mass politics. By analyzing the visual culture of the affair, Kotick illustrates how laughter became one of the most effective forms of expression in political life.
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Lectures, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Expert Discusses 19th-Century Dreyfus Affair & Antisemitism

Screening | Images of Solidarity & Tashkent Festival Histories


On the occasion of Saodat Ismailova’s exhibition, participate in a lecture and a premiere screening of a new film by Zumrad Mirzalieva. Drawing on her research into the Tashkent Film Festival, Mirzalieva explores how anti-imperial images circulated within Soviet contexts.   Through her film Tashkent 58–88 (2026) and archival materials, she reflects on the tensions between solidarity and geopolitics, providing a critical perspective on their relevance in today’s cultural discussions.
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Screenings, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Images of Solidarity &&nbsp;Tashkent Festival Histories
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Concerts, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Singing Show with Rising Stars

Talk | Whitney Museum-Featured Artist Discusses His Craft & Career


Hear from artist EJ Hill, whose practice focuses largely on challenging the social aspects and systems that construct a body. He is not only interested in how bodies and subjectivities are formed, understood, and valued within different contexts, but also how they redefine the parameters that determine which of them are allowed to exist freely.
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Festival | Commedia dell'Arte Celebration (Songs, Scenes, & More)


Enjoy an evening celebrating the rich comedic legacy of Commedia dell'Arte, born during the Italian Renaissance but still very much alive in the comic traditions of today. The evening of songs, scenes, and music features works inspired by Commedia dell'Arte; everything from Mozart to Moliere, and Chaplin to Freddy Mercury. Students from Mannes, Jazz, and Drama will perform both extant and original works in this hilarious, zany and joyous event. Directed by Matthew A.J. Gregory
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
Festivals, March 25, 2026, 03/25/2026, Commedia dell'Arte Celebration (Songs, Scenes, & More)
7:30 pm
Regular: $61
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