33 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, August 6, 2018
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Known benefits of a regular meditation practice include stress reduction, improved concentration, increased ...
more >> self-awareness and sense of happiness, improved cardiovascular and immune health, and more. This class is designed to introduce brand new beginners to the practice of mediation. Please bring a mat or blanket to sit on.
New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 am
free, no reservation required
Morning Pilates, presented by the Pilates Initiative and Return to Life Center. Mats are provided by ...
more >> Balanced Body and are available to the first 30 attendees at each class. Mondays, June 25-August 27, 2018.
New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 am
free, no reservation required
Balance mind, body, and spirit in this Primordial Sound Meditation led by an instructor. Work with a ...
more >> personal mantra, a specific sound or vibration. Take part in a regular meditation practice that lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
New York City, NY; NYC
9:45 am
free, no reservation required
Editor's Pick
These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations ...
more >> for as many tours as your schedule allows.
SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO
3 Hour Lower Manhattan
Harlem
Chelsea and the High Line
6 Hour Downtown Combined
Greenwich Village
Central Park
Lower Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal
Graffiti and Street Art Tours
World Trade Center
New York City, NY; NYC
In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend ...
more >> in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 10 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Today, Gracie Mansion is occupied by the de Blasio family, which has opened its doors in the spirit of the administration's motto: one city, rising together. In keeping with that theme, Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have introduced a new art installation, titled “Windows on the City: Looking Out at Gracie’s New York.” This tour repeats every Monday.
New York City, NY; NYC
A Chicago man's hope for a peaceful family vacation in the woods is shattered when the annoying in-laws ...
more >> drop in. Director: Howard Deutch. Starring Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Stephanie Faracy. 91 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend ...
more >> in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 10 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Today, Gracie Mansion is occupied by the de Blasio family, which has opened its doors in the spirit of the administration's motto: one city, rising together. In keeping with that theme, Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have introduced a new art installation, titled “Windows on the City: Looking Out at Gracie’s New York.” This tour repeats every Monday.
New York City, NY; NYC
The park speaks French with instruction by inlingua. Learn a new language in these standalone beginner ...
more >> classes. Classes are not cumulative, so you may attend any class throughout the season without needing to play catch up. Mondays: June 26, July 9, and 23, and August 6 and 13, 2018.
New York City, NY; NYC
Editor's Pick
Few could explain, let alone seek out, a career in criticism. Yet what A.O. Scott shows is that we are, ...
more >> in fact, all critics: because critical thinking informs almost every aspect of artistic creation, of civil action, of interpersonal life.
New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy... so swing on by for toe-tappin’ performances by New York’s ...
more >> finest, playing ragtime, stride, and jazz to your heart’s delight. Russ Kassoff is a jazz pianist, Broadway conductor, and music director.
New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
A Brooklyn teenager feels his only chance to succeed is as the king of the disco floor. His carefree ...
more >> youth and weekend dancing help him to forget the reality of his bleak life. Director: John Badham. 118 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international ...
more >> monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
New York City, NY; NYC
Starring Mala Powers and José Ferrer. A story of unrequited love set in 17th century France. Cyrano, ...
more >> the long-nosed poet and swordsman helps a handsome rival woo and win the beautiful Roxane, whom Cyrano himself secretly loves. Director: Michael Gordon. 113 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
An introduction to some of the southern Park highlights, including Grand Army Plaza, the Pond, Gapstow ...
more >> Bridge, Wollman Rink, Chess and Checkers House, and the Dairy.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Need help with resume writing? Not sure how to edit it? Get one-on-one assistance with writing your resume. ...
more >> Please bring a hard copy of your resume or a USB flash drive to save and edit it.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:30 pm
free, no reservation required
An exploration of domestic derangement, as sinister as Daphne Du Maurier’s classic Rebecca, that plumbs ...
more >> the depths of sibling rivalry with wit and menace. Maureen Lindley is an English writer who was trained as a psychotherapist. She is the author of The Private Papers of Eastern Jewel and A Girl Like You.
New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Adults and kids ages 5 and up learn how to fish while engaging with trained environmental educators about ...
more >> river science topics. Mondays, July 2-August 20, 2018.
New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Adults and kids ages 5 and up learn how to fish while engaging with trained environmental educators about ...
more >> river science topics. Mondays, July 2-August 20, 2018.
New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend ...
more >> in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 10 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Today, Gracie Mansion is occupied by the de Blasio family, which has opened its doors in the spirit of the administration's motto: one city, rising together. In keeping with that theme, Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have introduced a new art installation, titled “Windows on the City: Looking Out at Gracie’s New York.” This tour repeats every Monday.
New York City, NY; NYC
Want to meet local writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? ...
more >> Read original work to get and give feedback? Then come to the biweekly meetings of the Writing Club Writers of all genres and styles, at all levels, are welcome to participate. No sign-ups required. For adults (ages 18 and up)
New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Move your body to the beat! Have fun while you exercise! Bring a towel or an exercise mat. Come in comfortable ...
more >> clothing. This workshop takes place every Monday.
New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
free, reservation required
Editor's Pick
An international exhibit featuring 30 intergenerational artists and photographers who honor the unique ...
more >> and storied history of two iconic and diverse communities -- Harlem and Havana. In an eclectic mix of styles and mediums each artist reveals the diverse legacies, the common bonds and humanity that connect us all. Artists celebrate Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Mexico and Harlem.
New York City, NY; NYC
Supplement your cocktail with a new skill! This is an adult craft class to learn the basics of stamping, ...
more >> embroidery and more. Hosted by CraftJam. Supplies are limited. Alcoholic beverages are for purchase.
New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder when they fail to ...
more >> catch the culprit. Starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell Director: Martin McDonagh. 115 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Pianist, composer, and writer Stephen Hough comes to the Library to read from his new novel, The Final ...
more >> Retreat, and talk about his newest recording, Dream Album. Named by The Economist as "one of Twenty Living Polymaths", Hough was the first classical performer to be awarded a MacArthur Fellowship and was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year’s Honours 2014. Mr. Hough’s first novel, The Final Retreat, was published by Sylph Editions. The novel is the diary of a middle-aged Catholic priest on silent retreat while being blackmailed. Through the protagonist’s state of desperation and crisis of faith, Mr. Hough explores themes that have been on his mind for many years, including the idea of the “wounded healer”—“those people who set themselves up as being helpers in the community and then fail in themselves.”
New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free, reservation required
Spinning is a graphic novel memoir by cartoonist Tillie Walden that was first published on September ...
more >> 12, 2017. The memoir chronicles Walden's years coming-of-age as a competitive figure skater, as she navigates romance, bullying and various traumas.
New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
A wacky inventor and his wife invite two other couples for a weekend party at a romantic summer house ...
more >> in the 1900s countryside. Starring Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, José Ferrer. 88 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
A series of lectures and conversations around the life of the mind for the average New Yorker. WNYC ...
more >> reporter Stephen Nessen discusses the state of MTA and transit options in New York City. He'll discuss MTA developments in the past year, starting with a high note of the new 2nd Ave. subway stations opening at the beginning of 2017, to a steady decline in subway service, to the nadir when the governor called a state of emergency due to deteriorating service. This led to the the head of the MTA implementing the Subway Action Plan.
New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Get fit while having tons of fun in this dance class. All are welcome to learn the traditional dances ...
more >> unique to West Africa. African dances are largely participatory, with spectators being part of the performance. Every Monday from June 4-August 27, 2018.
New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
A cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman figure supplants him as top toy ...
more >> in a boy's room. Director: John Lasseter 81 min. Some seating available – lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.
New York City, NY; NYC
Editor's Pick
This adaptation of The Wizard of Oz that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience. ...
more >> A young kindergarten teacher finds herself in the Land of Oz, where she is greeted by Munchkins. She journeys down the Yellow Brick Road in search of the Wiz, and encounters a scarecrow, a tin man, and a cowardly lion. 134 min. Directed by Sidney Lumet. Rated G. You can bring a blanket. The lawn opens at 5:00 p.m., and the film begins at sunset. There will be food items for sale.
New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
D'Ambrose Boyd has shared the stage with such luminaries as Eartha Kitt, Mickey Rooney, Brenda Braxton, ...
more >> Ken Page, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Frank Langella. He has been on the boards of many Broadway, off-Broadway, Regional and European theaters. Some favorite performances include: Ain't Misbehavin', Wizard of Oz, Five Guys Named Moe, A Christmas Carol, Babes in Toyland and Wall to Wall Broadway: A Century of Musical Theater. He can be heard on many cast recordings and voice-overs for Nickelodeon. Followed by the open mic. No cover and no minimum. This event takes place each Monday of August.
New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required