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29 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, April 28, 2025

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free events nyc Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary
free events nyc Naughty Girl (1956): French Musical with Brigitte Bardot
free events nyc Historic Museum Maritime Book Club: When the Astors Owned New York by Justin Kaplan
free events nyc Dance Works-in-Progress
free events nyc Prize-Winning Violinist Performs Works by Debussy, Tchaikovsky, and More (In Person AND Online!)
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Birdwatching | NYS Birding Trail


Naturalists teach you more about The New York State Birding Trail which highlights world-class birding ... more >> opportunities across the state. Together, explore the park, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
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9:30 am
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Workshop | Morning Meditation


Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned ... more >> practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
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9:45 am
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Tour | Bryant Park Tour


Discover how Bryant Park Corporation successfully transformed "Needle Park" of the 1970s into Manhattan's ... more >> Town Square of today. The guides are loaded with expertise on the park's rich history, award-winning design, distinct amenities, and ongoing maintenance efforts. Tours will continue as scheduled in light rain, but will be cancelled in heavy rain or inclement weather. Bring an umbrella if needed!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Open Studios | Creative Climate Exhibition


This exhibition showcases visual and installation-based works that highlight community resilience, environmental ... more >> justice, and our deep interconnection with nature. By sparking emotion and conversation, this exhibit aims to inspire individual and collective action for a just and livable future. Drop in anytime.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. ... more >> 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.
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park: Ragtime, Stride, and Jazz


A five, six, seven, eight… Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big ... more >> Apple has to offer. At this performance, Terry Waldo plays lively music. Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is the protégé of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and written the definitive book on ragtime, This Is Ragtime. His 26-part radio series with the same title, produced for National Public Radio, fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. He may currently be heard on his new podcast, This Is Ragtime. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | Borderland: The Line Within (2024): Immigrants' Plight


There is a war on immigrants being waged every day in our country, and not just along the southern border ... more >> – we have become a Borderland, the border is everywhere and within every immigrant. A massive surveillance, militarized and carceral apparatus has been built to capture, detain and deport millions of immigrants. Conservative forces which seek to influence government policy have created a road map for the mass deportation of immigrants. This is a travesty and we need to shift public opinion to support a movement for policy reform that values the human rights and aspirations of immigrants, and welcomes the economic and cultural contributions they bring to our society. The protagonists of thid documentary, all immigrants themselves, express these values while exposing the border industrial complex that provides the scaffolding for the war on immigrants. Director: Pamela Yates 11o min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Meditation with Professor and Author Dr. Andrew Vidich


Dr. Andrew Vidich, long-time meditator, discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation to reduce stress-related ... more >> responses, improve concentration, and enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. He will also present a simple, time-tested, ancient, and effective meditation technique. There will be a short meditation sitting as well. Dr. Vidich has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Religion at Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY and at Iona College in New Rochelle where he taught courses in the nature and experience of religion, meditation, death and dying and Islamic studies. He lectures and presents workshops at conferences, radio and TV shows, colleges and book stores throughout the world on a variety of topics.  He is a member of World Parliament of Religions Task Force on War, Violence and Hate Speech.  He has been studying meditation for 48 years. Light refreshments will be available.
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2:00 pm
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Staged Reading | The Tragedy of Keyshawn, Last Prince of East Flatbush; or, The Deleterious Effects of Whiteness on a Young Black Male: Dream School or Nightmare?


Keyshawn Bien-Aime is a college-bound, first generation, Haitian-American honor student from Brooklyn ... more >> filled with a world of ambition and promise—but he soon realizes that his dream school might actually be a nightmare. Absorbed into the backdrop of an idyllic Ivy League university and the “whitest frat on campus,” Keyshawn finds himself struggling not only to maintain his grades, but the deepest parts of himself too. Written by Al Sierra.
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3:00 pm
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Classical Music | Art Songs and Atrias by Richard Strauss and More (In Person AND Online!)


Abla Benz, soprano, performs works by Romantic and 20th Century composers. Program Fernando Obradors ... more >> (1897–1945) Selected Songs Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Otello Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Four Lieder, Op. 27 Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Einerlei, Op. 69, No. 3 Richard Strauss (1864-1949) "Lob des Leidens", Op. 15 No. 3
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3:00 pm
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Museums | Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary


Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, ... more >> Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
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Lecture | Caught in the Imperial Trap: Nikolay Leskov’s The Enchanted Wanderer and Russia’s Colonial Ambitions (in-person and online)


An adept storyteller given to literary experimentation, Leskov is famous for his skaz artistry and highly ... more >> stylized prose that playfully engages with a mixture of archaic genres. Exemplifying these distinctive qualities, The Enchanted Wanderer (1873) has another important dimension, which reveals a less recognized, but equally significant aspect of Leskov’s craft. As this talk seeks to show, the story is ideologically loaded. It captures the political challenges of its day and addresses them in a satirical mode. This tale of a roaming peasant depicts the Russian empire as a place of nonstop violence, abuse, and subjugation. Shot through with cruel conflicts of all sorts, The Enchanted Wanderer particularly foregrounds the tensions between colonizers and colonized. It portrays the “barbarous Asiatics” as a danger to the civilized world – and in this way the tale, written in the midst of the tsarist army’s conquest of Central Asia (1860s-1880s), seems to justify colonial war. Demeaning Orientalist tropes that figure in the chapters set in the Kazakh steppe seem to support this impression. And yet, as the tale unfolds, it increasingly reverses those tropes to Orientalize Russia and expose its politics of empire. This talk argues that Leskov utilized the skaz technique to compose a complex, multi-layered narrative that ultimately renders colonial ambition as a trap for the Russian nation. Reading The Enchanted Wanderer in the context of the brutal war on the empire’s periphery makes it possible to capture a moment when Russian literature, deeply implicated in the colonial pursuit, began to confront it. As the talk shows, this story marks a turning point in Leskov’s intellectual trajectory: over the two subsequent decades, he would denounce the abuse of subjugated nationalities, speak from their perspective, and rebuke Alexander III’s Russification policies. Speaker Olga Maiorova is Associate Professor of Russian Literature and History at the University of Michigan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Book Discussion | To Go On Living: Short Stories on the Irreversible Impact of War on Humans


Wars affect human life in the profoundest and most irreversible ways. How does one reconcile the pain ... more >> of witnessing, survival, and loss? Armenian writer Narine Abgaryan’s short story collection sets out to explore potential answers. Unfolding in an Armenian mountain village in the immediate aftermath of the 1990s Nagorno-Karabakh War, the thirty-one short stories trace the interconnected lives and struggles of villagers who tend to their everyday tasks, engage in quotidian squabbles, and celebrate small joys against a breathtaking landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Award-Winning Pianist Performs Works by Chopin, Ravel, and More (In Person AND Online!)


Baron Fenwick, piano, performs a repetoire of pieces from the Romantic period through today. Program ... more >> Yuko Uebayashi Les Souvenirs des Fleurs de Pervenche Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52 Elizabeth Younan Piano Sonata No. 2 Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Three Mazurkas, Op. 63 Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) "Ondine" from Gaspard de la Nuit Henri Dutilleux (1916-2013) "D'ombre et de silence" from Trois Preludes Leonard Fu Confession Matthew Aucoin (1990-) The tracks have vanished
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. ... more >> Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design. Free admission is daily 5 pm - 6 pm.
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5:00 pm
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Museums | Remembrance, Reflection and Resilience


A place of commemoration: exhibition, artifacts, photographs, stories and more.
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5:30 pm
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Classical Music | Viola Sonatas by Bahms and More (In Person AND Online!)


Ruoran Poppy Yu, viola, performs Romantic pieces by significant composers. Program Henri Vieuxtemps ... more >> (1820-1881) Sonata for Viola and Piano in B-flat Major, Op. 36 Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Sonata No. 1 for Viola and Piano in F Minor, Op. 120, No. 1
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5:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Adventures in the Louvre Book Discussion with NYT Journalist and Author (In Person AND Online!)


Every year, millions of visitors to Paris visit the Louvre, attracted by its masterpieces like the Mona ... more >> Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and other magnificent works of art that are icons of human achievement. But the museum — once a forbidding fortress built to house and protect French kings — can seem more intimidating than inviting. In her book, Adventures in the Louvre, New York Times  journalist Elaine Sciolino takes it as her mission to show how anyone can forge an intimate connection with the museum. She demystifies the Louvre, introducing us to her favorite artworks, both legendary and overlooked, and to the people who are the museum’s lifeblood: the curators selecting and arranging the works, the artisans producing frames and engravings, the builders overseeing restorations, the firefighters protecting the aging structure. An irrepressible and charming travel companion, Sciolino reveals a Louvre filled with unexpected mysteries, delights, and frustrations.  Through Sciolino’s eyes, we encounter a museum that is an elusive and seductive object of desire for anyone who longs for the connection and inspiration that great art provides. With her by our side, we cannot help falling in love with the Louvre. This event is an opportunity to learn more from Sciolino about her experiences at the Louvre and how she wrote this New York Times bestselling work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Naughty Girl (1956): French Musical with Brigitte Bardot


Nightclub entertainer Jean Clery discovers too late that the 'baby' he agreed to take care of is a wild, ... more >> shapely sex kitten. In French with English subtitles. Director: Michel Boisrond Cast: Brigitte Bardot, Jean Bretonniere Brigitte Bardot is an internationally renowned French former entertainer and animal rights activist. She is one of the best known symbols of the global sexual revolution, given that she often portrayed liberated, pleasure-seeking characters. Retiring from entertainment in 1973, her film career spans 47 films, her singing carer encompassing over 60 songs. In 1985, she was awarded the Legion of Honour. She was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Workshop | Hula Hooping Workshop for All Ages


Big Apple Hooping brings hooping fun to everyone. If you're looking to learn the fundamentals of hooping, ... more >> work on refining your tricks, or meet fellow hoopers from the NYC area, this is the event for you. Hoopers of all experience levels, from beginner to advanced, are welcome, and all equipment is provided!
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6:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Reflections on a Master Teacher, Stanley Williams: Discussion & Performance


There may be no ballet teacher with as deep and wide an influence as Stanley Williams, whose legendary ... more >> work had an extraordinary impact on his students and the ballet community as a whole. Hired by George Balanchine for the School of American Ballet in 1964, he turned out generations of students who worshiped his quiet, enigmatic teaching style. Revered and renowned internationally, he was also beloved, and his students became his acolytes. Three former New York City Ballet principal dancers, Peter Boal, Helgi Tomasson, and Robert Weiss, devotees of Williams who all went on to important careers and subsequently to run their own ballet companies, join this program to reflect on their deep connection to Williams and on his mystique. Dance writer Marina Harss moderates the panel. A deeper look into a Williams' classes through demonstration in the same location, at 1 PM. Attendees are welcome to join.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Beyond Architecture: The NEW New York (in-person and online)


Walk almost any neighborhood in New York City and the past inevitably collides with the future, since ... more >> the city is ever-evolving. Today, New York City's legislation provides protected status to 158 historic districts, 1,464 individual landmarks, 123 interior landmarks and even 12 scenic landmarks. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the law's passage, American preservationist and historian Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel commissioned some of the most significant and creative architecture critics, engineers, landscape architects, historians and scholars to explore the complex history of New York City's evolution and its future. This is a lively discussion about the impact, legacy and current and future status of historic preservation in New York City. The discussion is meant to inspire reflection, hope and excitement about the future of the NEW New York City, its complex history and its never-ending transformation. With: Adam Gopnik Paul Goldberger Justin Davidson Vishaan Chakrabarti Lisa Switkin
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6:30 pm
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Book Club | Historic Museum Maritime Book Club: When the Astors Owned New York by Justin Kaplan


For April, the book club will read the anecdotal history account, When the Astors Owned New York: Blue ... more >> Bloods and Grand Hotels in a Gilded Age by Justin Kaplan, which vividly brings to life a grand story from the glittering Gilded Age in a combination of biography, history, architectural appreciation, and pure reading pleasure. In this book, Justin Kaplan--Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of Mark Twain--shares the history of cousins John Jacob Astor IV and William Waldorf Astor who were endowed with the largest private fortunes of the day. Attendees will read how each vied for primacy in New York society, producing the grandest hotels ever seen in a marriage of ostentation and efficiency that transformed American social behavior. You don't have to read the full book to enjoy the book club, all are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
free, registration encouraged

Talk | Whitney Museum Curator on Edges of Ailey Exhibit


Anna Deavere Smith in conversation with Adrienne Edwards, groundbreaking curator of Whitney Museum's ... more >> Edges of Ailey. Edwards will be joined by Curatorial Research Associate, Joshua Lubin-Levy and Matthew Rushing, Former Interim Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. 
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6:30 pm
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Staged Reading | The Tragedy of Keyshawn, Last Prince of East Flatbush; or, The Deleterious Effects of Whiteness on a Young Black Male: Dream School or Nightmare?


Keyshawn Bien-Aime is a college-bound, first generation, Haitian-American honor student from Brooklyn ... more >> filled with a world of ambition and promise—but he soon realizes that his dream school might actually be a nightmare. Absorbed into the backdrop of an idyllic Ivy League university and the “whitest frat on campus,” Keyshawn finds himself struggling not only to maintain his grades, but the deepest parts of himself too. Written by Al Sierra.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress


A high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas, and works-in-progress held in the ... more >> Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists. With: Enya Kalia Creations, RACHEL:dancers, Sacha Vega
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7:00 pm
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Lecture | Two Revolutionary Jews: Leon Trotsky and Chaim Zhitlowsky (in-person and online)


What role should Jews play in revolutionary movements? Should they act collectively on their own behalf ... more >> or as indistinct individuals within majority populations in the interest of universalistic ideals? Or was this a false dichotomy? These questions have defined the basis of left-wing Jewish politics since the 19th century. In this lecture, Tony Michels will discuss two different approaches to revolutionary Jewish politics, as defined by Leon Trotsky and Chaim Zhitlowsky. Both were Russian-born Jews who played seminal roles in the Russian revolutionary movement. Both also came to be seen as embodiments of the modern Jewish experience. However, they gave radically different answers to the predicament of modern Jewry.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | Live Jazz & Open Jam Night


Experience the soul of the city underground at this free weekly jazz night where spontaneity and swing ... more >> collide. A powerhouse house band sets the tone before opening the floor to an open jam session welcoming musicians of all levels. From seasoned pros to bold newcomers, the energy flows and the creativity never stops. An intimate, vibey setting makes this one of New York City's best-kept secrets for live music lovers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | Prize-Winning Violinist Performs Works by Debussy, Tchaikovsky, and More (In Person AND Online!)


Hannah Song, violin, performs a series of pieces by significant composers of the Romantic and 20th Century ... more >> periods. Program Eugene Ysaye (1858-1931) Solo Sonata No. 5 Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Violin Sonata in G Minor Eugene Ysaye (1858-1931) Poeme elegiaque Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Valse-Scherzo
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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