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Take advantage of 181 free concerts, 26 free dance events,  97 free theater performances, 80 free tours, 21 free poetry readings, 71 free talks/lectures, 56 free art events, 173 free workshops, 91 free movies listed on the site right now.

.Free shows, free concerts, free movies, free tours, free readings, worshops, lectures, etc.  are New York's best kept secret! Learn all about it and do not miss the unique opportunities that only New York provides: NYC never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.

New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).

So start using these unique New York City opportunities today, October 23, 2026!

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Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!

The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, October 23, 2026!

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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.

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Free things to do, free events that take place in New York City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (October 23, 2026) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!

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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!

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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
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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!

CFT Deal (78% off!) | Symphonic Works by Schubert and More

Concerts, February 01, 2020, 02/01/2020, Symphonic Works by Schubert and More

Saturday, February 1, 2020, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

The description and the venue of this event is available to Club Free Time members once they login to www.clubfreetime.com
Regular Price: $45
CFT Discount Price: $10.50
This event takes place at:
New York City ( NYC )

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Reviews from our members:
“
Riverside Symphony was an excellent chamber orchestra that provided us with an original program! We learned of 3 composers we weren't familiar with (Ibert, Hindemith and Pesca) which we liked very much! Program was carefully curated and made for an immersive experience. Venue was very nice. It was an intimate experience with a lot of character that we would definitely return to!!”
S. K., NY
 
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Wonderful! We had a great time!”
Sandra D., New York, NY
 
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The Symphony was a delight to attend with the lively selection of music, and the incredibly accomplished musicians and conductor. I thoroughly enjoyed the concert.”
E. M.
 
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Another superb performance. Riverside Symphony was at the top of it's game last night. Kapustin's Concerto for violin, piano and orchestra, Christopher Oldfather's piano was a revelation!”
Kenneth Goldstein
 
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Great violist. Superb conductor.”
Mitchel Lerman
 
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Wonderful orchestra, fine conductor, beautiful, eclectic program. Can’t say enough good things!”
Lisa H., NYC
 
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Excellent performance…”
Gail B., New York, NY
 
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Terrific concert and a wonderful selection of pieces. I will see them again.”
S. H., New York City
 
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Excellent concert of rarely heard pieces. Both violist and pianist wonderful. Thanks cft”
Robert Stevenson, New York ny
 
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This was wonderful. I especially liked the guitar group playing Brazilian music.”
G. W., Fair Lawn NJ
 
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After a two year absence Riverside Symphony returned with an exquisite concert of Latin America music at the Museum El Barrio in a charming concert hall ,it was a sublime experience .”
Kenneth Goldstein
 
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Riverside symphony was superb”
Robert Zadra
 
“
Delightful concert. Every composition was interesting and enjoyable, but the 20-25 guitar orchestra was truly a highlight. There was one interesting composition during the first half that was suited more to modern rather than classical tastes. I enjoyed it, but it might not suit everyone.”
P. R., NYC
 
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Wonderful”
C. V., NYC, NY-USA
 
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Wonderful concert. Creative program sharing interesting music of musicians not usually heard.
The conductor is superb and his orchestra plays beautifully.
The soloist, Korean violinist was superb.
Another great concert from RSO
Thank you”
L. N., nyc
 
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Very good orchestra. They played the score of PSYCHO, it was thrilling to hear it live.”
Timothy Barry
 
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Wonderful performance and very enjoyable. Great seats!”
William Stern, NYC
 
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Always a joy to listen to Riverside Symphony- top class !”
D. K.
 
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Merkin Concert Hall is not only intimate, it has great acoustics and is the perfect setting to see a small string orchestra (with a big sound) like The Riverside Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra played three pieces I've never heard live before, something I love in an evening of music: to be surprised. The orchestra has a rich, beautiful sound and played the four pieces, one, the violin rondo by Franz Schubert, to perfection, working hard to give the fullest, liveliest sound to each line of music. Thank you, Riverside Symphony!”
Bryan Clampitt, New York, NY
 
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Delightful”
susan charney
 
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Nice concert of 20th century composers. Weill three penny great!!!!”
Robert Stevenson, New York ny
 
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Fantastic performance this is the second time seeing and listening to a beautiful music !!”
Gloria Hortua
 
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The first half of the show was soothing & masterful. The 2nd half was jolting and dissonant. It took me out of my state of bliss as if someone banged a metal pot held next to my ear.”
peter f., Brooklyn ny
 
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The orchestra played 3 pieces. The second piece was modern, similar to Stravinsky.-type. The third piece involved the brass instruments- which I found very enjoyable. It also had a guitar, a banjo and an accordion.”
L. C.
 
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