free things to do in New York City
| < | December 2025 |
> | ||||
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |||
Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City! Read More
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 3, 2025?
50 free events take place on Wednesday, December 3 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 December 3 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 December . 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 3, 2025?
50 free events take place on Wednesday, December 3 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 December 3 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 December . 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.
Join the Club!
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!
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!
50 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
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
Join the Club!
6:30 am
Free
Free
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
Join the Club!
10:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts
Named the best holiday market in America in 2023, this holiday market features 185 vendors offering unique gifts from local craftspeople, artists, and entrepreneurs. Open from November 13 to December 24, the market is a festive destination for holiday shopping, offering a wide range of handmade and artisanal goods. Note: Hours vary throughout the week; the market is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
11:00 am
Free
Free
Discussion | Art Under the Nazi Regime: Suppression, Control, and Survival (Online!)
Join Rachel Stern for a discussion on how the National Socialist regime controlled artistic production in Germany from 1933 to 1945. The talk explores the system of fear and censorship imposed by the Nazis, its impact on the country’s cultural landscape, and the strategies artists used to endure and resist.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
12:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Live Cello with "The Cajun Cellist"
Experience the lively sounds of Sean Grissom, known internationally as "the Cajun Cellist," blending Country, Cajun, Classical, Swing, and Rock into a vibrant performance style. Enjoy his weekly live sets every Wednesday.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
12:00 pm
Free
Free
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
Join the Club!
12:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions
The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
12:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue
Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
12:20 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Holiday Caroling With Broadway Carolers
Enjoy festive pop-up performances by the Broadway Carolers. From December 3 to 23, Mondays through Thursdays, the carolers spread holiday cheer with midday songs. Check additional listings for times, locations, and artist details.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
12:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn Holiday Decorating & Entertaining Ideas from an Expert
Event designer Rebecca Gardner will share holiday decorating and entertaining ideas, and sign copies of her debut book, A Screaming Blast. Gardner is the founder and creative director of Houses & Parties based in Savannah, Georgia, and New York City. She has been named a top event designer by Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Her design work has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, T Magazine, Town & Country, and The Financial Times.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
12:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Art Gallery Writing Workshop with Columbia Instructors
Make time in your day for creative writing at an art gallery with a drop-in workshop led by instructors from Columbia Artist/Teachers (CA/T). Working together, participants and instructors will view and respond to works on view through generative writing prompts.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
1:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Lincoln Center Piano Spotlight: Juilliard Wednesdays
Experience an afternoon of captivating solo piano performances by Juilliard students. This recital showcases the artistry and technical skill of emerging pianists through a diverse program of classical and contemporary works. Note: Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
1:00 pm
Free
Free
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
Join the Club!
1:30 pm
Pay-What-You-Wish, reservation required
Pay-What-You-Wish, reservation required
Film | The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming (1966): Comedy Film
Spoof about a Soviet sub that runs aground off the coast of New England, where the locals get up in arms to protect their native soil, while the Russians try to find a way to extricate themselves and get back out to sea. Director: Norman Jewison Cast: Carl Reiner, Eva Marie Saint, Alan Arkin, Brian Keith, Jonathan Winters
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
2:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | BMCC Music Department Takes the Stage with Contemporary & Original Material
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) is proud to present performances from their music, speech, communication, and theater arts departments on stage. Performances will feature the college’s extraordinarily talented students showcasing a wide variety of contemporary and original material.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
2:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | String Nonet Performance
Enjoy an intimate performance by musicians presenting a vibrant string nonet. This ensemble is dedicated to making classical music welcoming and accessible through artist-centered programming and a spirit of shared discovery.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
3:30 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Expert Discusses How Russians Experience the War with Ukraine in Everyday Life (In Person AND Online!)
Social anthropologist Yakov Lurie discusses how Russians experience the war with Ukraine in everyday life, across social and geographic contexts. When asked whether Russians support, oppose, or ignore the war in Ukraine, the temptation is to look for simple answers: yes or no, for or against. But such framing overlooks the diversity of Russian society and the complexity of how people actually experience the war. Since February 2022, the Public Sociology Laboratory has documented these experiences through more than 500 in-depth interviews and 1,500 pages of ethnographic observations across places in Russia, including border regions directly affected by military actions. This in-depth research has shown that geographic closeness to the fighting does not determine how “close” or “real” the war feels. Social factors—community ties, cultural background, economic position, or personal identity—often play a greater role. A person living thousands of miles from the front may interact daily with soldiers, follow frontline news, and see the war as a defining event in his or her life. Meanwhile, someone whose street shakes from nearby shelling may convince themselves that the war is distant and irrelevant.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
5:00 pm
Free
Free
Open Studios | Explore Current & In-Progress Artwork
NYU's BFA Studio Art program invites the public to visit the studios of seniors and juniors. This is an exciting opportunity to see current and in-progress artwork and to gain insight into their process of artmaking. The BFA Studio Art program at NYU Steinhardt supports a vibrant and diverse community of over 200 Studio Art majors working in a wide range of media and artistic sensibilities.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
5:00 pm
Free
Free
Talk | High-Impact Portrait Photographer Discusses His Creative Process & Its Nuances
Photographer and director Ben Franke discusses his creative process and the nuance of approaching photography at different speeds. In a world where photography has become so popular it can be a challenge to standout from the crowd, some photographers push through the sea of redundancy with a signature style that's as refreshing and authentic as it is engaging and unique. Franke is one such photographer. As comfortable capturing the excitement of parkour as he is crafting intimate portraiture, Ben's work is full of energy and passion.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
5:00 pm
Free
Free
Reading | Launch Party & Anniversary Celebration: The Fashion Studies Journal
Experience a launch of the new issue of the Fashion Studies Journal and a celebration of the program's 15-year anniversary. The Fashion Studies Journal started as a student publication within the MA Fashion Studies to then grow into an incisive independent voice in the growing field of Fashion Studies. Current students of the MA Fashion Studies program have edited a special anniversary edition of the journal called Reflections. The evening will start with an introduction by editor in chief and co-founder of the Fashion Studies Journal, Laura Snelgrove. Refreshments will be served.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
5:00 pm
Free
Free
Play | Mock Trial and Dramaturgical Exploration of The Merchant of Venice (In Person AND Online!)
Is a pound of flesh legally binding? Join distinguished scholar, theatre and film director, playwright, and international human rights attorney Dr. Sophia Murashkovsky Romma for a thought-provoking exploration of The Merchant of Venice. In this interactive session, the stage becomes both rehearsal hall and courtroom as Portia, Shylock, and Antonio are placed "in character" for high-stakes interviews before Act IV is put on trial. Participants will weigh in as the jury, testing the ethical boundaries of justice versus mercy and uncovering the play's enduring contradictions.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
5:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Whitney Museum-Featured Photographer/Artist Discusses Her Career & Craft
Artist and photographer Zoe Leonard gives an artist talk about her work. Zoe Leonard’s exhibition Al río / To the river was recently on view at the Chinati Foundation, Marfa from 2024-2025 after traveling to the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney; MUDAM, Luxembourg; and Musée d’Art Moderne, Paris in 2022 and 2023. A survey of Leonard’s work was held at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles in 2018. Other solo exhibitions have occurred at the Museum of Modern Art, New York; Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig, Vienna; Dia: Beacon, New York; Villa Arson, Nice; Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus; Philadelphia Museum of Art; The Renaissance Society, Chicago and other museums. Her work was included in Documenta IX in 1992 and Documenta XII in 2007 and in the Whitney Biennial in 1993, 1997 and 2014 for which she won the Bucksbaum Award. Leonard was a Guggenheim Fellow in 2020 and received an Anonymous was a Woman Award in 2005.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
5:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Works by J.S. Bach, Dvorak, & Prokofiev for Violin & Piano
Duos Yixuan Jiang, violin, and Eri Kang, piano; and Angie Wang, violin, and Jinhee Park, piano, perform three pieces by famous composers of various musical eras. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Fuga (Allegro) from Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003 Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904) Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 96 Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Movements I and II from Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
5:30 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Little Girl Blue (2023): French Docudrama (+ Filmmaker Discussion)
Screening of Little Girl Blue, followed by a conversation with French director Mona Achache and Spanish filmmaker Isabel Coixet. French writer and photographer Carole Achache took her own life in 2016, leaving behind thousands of photos, letters, and recordings. As her daughter, filmmaker Mona Achache, carries out the difficult work of archiving this trove, she finds herself searching for the source of her mother's anguish. To help her make sense of Carole's life and death, Mona enlists actress Marion Cotillard to embody her mother, wearing her clothes and reciting her recorded musings with Carole's exact tone and inflection. The result is a sui generis hybrid between documentary and drama that plumbs one of France's great minds and brings out a complex array of treasures. Director: Mona Ahache Cast: Marion Cotillard In French with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | A Turning Point in Church–State Debates: The Great Christmas Boycott of 1906 (Online!)
This virtual book talk with historian Scott D. Seligman examines the 1906 protest that ignited a major public battle over religion in American schools. Sparked by a Brooklyn principal urging Jewish students to “be more like Jesus Christ,” the ensuing community-wide boycott challenged proselytizing in public classrooms and forced the city to reconsider religious content in school celebrations. Seligman traces how the controversy shaped long-term efforts to limit Christian influence in public life. The talk explores the broader struggle over religious neutrality in American education and the lasting legacy of this pivotal moment.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, registration required
Pay-what-you-wish, registration required
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
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Expert Disucsses Masculinity in Indian Media
Dr. Ethiraj Gabriel Dattatreyan, Associate Professor of Anthropology at New York University, will deliver a lecture on masculine intimacies and race in Indian media.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Signing | Holiday Book Fair (with Authors Including Jennifer Egan)
Experience a holiday fete with our favorite authors signing the gift books of the season. Meet a dazzling set of artists, designers, and writers, bring home signed editions to collect and give, enjoy Prosecco and Italian sweets, and toast a new year as a quintessential New York bookstore. Authors present include: Jeffrey Banks, Nate Berkus,Jennifer Egan, Kim Hastreiter, Dasha Tolstikon, Larry Warsh, and many more! Shop the Holiday Fair and receive a raffle ticket with every purchase for a chance to win a one-year Fiction or Nonfiction subscription! Book purchase required to enter signing line.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | How NYC Was Shaped by Its Waterfront
Trace how New York's waterways, workers, and industries helped forge one of the world's most diverse cities. This exhibition highlights material culture from the Greater New York area, revealing the lives of dockworkers, ship crews, shipping-line employees, and the emigrant and immigrant families who first arrived through the port. From the Lenape stewards of the harbor to the global communities that followed, explore four centuries of exchange, adaptation, and ambition that built the city known today
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn How To Make Two Types of Winter Kimchi
Participate in an immersive program exploring Korea’s winter kimchi traditions. Presented in collaboration with Chef Minwoo “MJ” Jung, this workshop highlights two iconic seasonal kimchis—Baek-kimchi (white kimchi) and Dongchimi (radish water kimchi). Made without gochugaru (Korean chili powder), these varieties are known for their mild, clean, and refreshing flavors that embody the essence of Korea’s winter cuisine. Chef MJ will offer insights into the cultural significance of winter kimchi, explaining how its balanced flavors deepen with time and how the practice of making these kimchis reflects Korea’s longstanding values of sustainability and community. This hands-on gimjang session will guide participants through the process of making their own kimchi, which they will take home at the end of the workshop. Chef MJ will also demonstrate pairing ideas and modern plating techniques that showcase how winter kimchi can be incorporated into contemporary Korean cuisine.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
Free
Free
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
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Urban Green Spaces: Insights from NYC’s Garden Leaders (Online!)
Join celebrated garden writer and New York Times columnist Margaret Roach for a panel with NYC’s green space visionaries. Explore innovative strategies for cultivating urban parks as thriving ecosystems, and discover how to inspire public engagement with nature and vital green infrastructure.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Actor/Activist Michael Ansara Shares His New Memoir on Activism, The Hard Work of Hope
Celebrate the release of actor and activist Michael Ansara's memoir The Hard Work of Hope, with a panel discussion with fellow activists Deepak Bhargava, Cristina Jimenez, and Amanda Litman. Moderated by Heather C. McGhee. The Hard Work of Hope takes you into the heady days of 1960s and 1970s activism, chronicling the hopes and strategies of the young people who created the movements that rocked the country. Michael Ansara was on the front lines. In this fascinating memoir, he traces an arc of discovery: from the hope and moral clarity of the Civil Rights Movement to the ten-year struggle to end the war in Vietnam, with its sit-ins, marches, confrontations, and antiwar riots.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
6:30 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Art History Experts DIscusses Baroque Spanish Fashion & Its Impact (In Person AND Online!)
Learn about the designer who gave Baroque Spanish fashion its distinctive and influential look. Extraordinary dresses are front and center in Diego Velázquez’s most famous portraits of the Spanish royal family. Those dresses were created by a court tailor named Mateo Aguado, whose instantly recognizable style gives Baroque Spanish fashion its distinctive look and continues to influence designers today. Aguado’s long-lost creations are brought to life in Amanda Wunder’s award-winning book, Spanish Fashion in the Age of Velázquez. Wunder, professor of History at Lehman College and of Art History and History at the CUNY Graduate Center, discusses her research and contemporary echoes of Aguado’s aesthetic in conversation with Jonquil O’Reilly, head of sale for Old Master Paintings at Christie’s.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
6:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Editors Share Their New Book, The Sage Encyclopedia of Education and Gender (In Person AND Online!)
Watch a panel discussion detailing the editors', Sherry Deckman and Elizabeth Blair, new book: The Sage Encyclopedia of Education and Gender. There will be a Q&A, plus a reception afterwards. Book Synopsis: Gender is a prominent and often-contested issue in educational settings across the globe. While understandings of gender and academic and professional potential, roles and expectations, and opportunities and abilities have greatly expanded over the past century in various contexts, schools remain sites of intense conflict around definitions of gender and gendered access and expression.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
6:30 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Expert Discusses Violence in Italian History
Professor and author David Forgacs, NYU, discusses the history of Italian violence on the occasion of the publication of the paperback edition of his book, Mesaggi di sangue: La violenza nella storia d’Italia. From the battles of the Risorgimento to the decimations of the First World War, from fascist squad violence to state or mafia-led massacres, from armed repression of protests to black and red terrorism, the history of contemporary Italy is marked by a series of violent acts. These are messages written in the blood of victims, intended to communicate power through violence. In Messaggi di sangue, David Forgacs, one of the most original and innovative scholars of contemporary Italy, examines twelve cases of violence that occurred in the country and its colonies between 1859 and 2018. The result is a book that changes the way we think not only about violence but also about Italian history over the past century and a half.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
6:30 pm
Free
Free
Performance | How Poetry, Art, Music, & Performance Shape the Narrative of Immigration
In the current context of a deeply polarized immigration debate, and a politics that normalizes exclusion and violence against marginalized communities, what is the role of art, music, poetry and performance in shifting narratives, making space for larger stories, imagining and building alternatives? Experience a night of inspiration, sharing, and envisioning other possibilities through the work of artists, activists, and scholars in conversation across struggles. The event will be followed by a reception.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
6:30 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Main Character Energy 2! - A Flamboyant Celebration of Self-Love
Writer and performer Temi Wilkey returns with Main Character Energy 2!, the highly anticipated sequel to her acclaimed one-woman show. This flamboyant mix of comedy and cabaret offers a witty, self-aware exploration of attention, identity, and love. A high-camp celebration of authenticity and bold self-discovery.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
7:00 pm
Free
Free
Play | Annual Short Play Festival: Night 2
Enjoy a series of short plays featuring actors who are matched at random! The plays are loosely inspired by the prompt “tomorrow.” Tonight's program:
Gouting by Dan Caffrey with David Pincus and Liz Passero*
Hungry by Dana Leslie Goldstein with Joanie Schumacher* and Tony Travostino
Lucy and Natalie Address the United Nations General Assembly by Alex Dmitriev with Lucy McMichael* and Natalie Mosco*
Every Tomorrow by Laura Hirschberg with Jose Perez and Erin Treadway*
Signifying Everything by Tracy Newirth with Elliot Hoke and Lynda Kennedy*
TBD by Kari Swenson Riely with James Armstrong* and Cecily Lyn Benjamin*
Bottom Dollar by Nathaniel Foster with Joshua Jordan Hendricks and Kalonjee Gallimore*
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
7:00 pm
$5, tickets required
$5, tickets required
Classical Music | Benjamin Britten’s Saint Nicolas for Chorus & Ensemble
Expect a night of celebration, reflection, and joyful music-making. Joining forces with Trinity Youth Chorus and contemporary music ensemble NOVUS, past and present members will raise their voices in a program that features the first work the chorus ever performed: Benjamin Britten’s Saint Nicolas. This colorful cantata tells the story of the revered 4th century bishop upon whom the legend of Santa Claus is based.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
7:00 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $12
Member: $0
Regular: $12
Member: $0
Join the Club!
Festival | Famous NYC Tree Lighting Ceremony (In Person AND Online!)
After being wrapped with more than 50,000 multi-colored, energy efficient LED lights and crowned with a Swarovski star, the Rockefeller Christmas Tree will be lit during the live broadcast "Christmas in Rockefeller Center."
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
7:00 pm
Free
Free
Talk | Painter & Art Professor Discusses Her Craft & Career
Artist Sophie Grant discusses her practice, which incorporates drawing and painting, observation and abstraction. Concerned with language acquisition and memory, the paintings operate as daily landscapes invoking the blurred and mutable fluidity of free-form imagery. The paintings are a synthesis of formal interruptions which include staining methods from Color Field painting, stencil manipulations picked up from printmaking, and mark-making inspired by naturalist field studies. Grant is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at Pace University and Baruch College. She recently mounted a solo show at Astor Weeks in NYC.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
7:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Stories of Survival: Art on Harm Reduction and HIV
This screening presents Meet Us Where We’re At, a collection of newly commissioned short films created in partnership with Visual AIDS for Day With(out) Art 2025. Featuring artists from Puerto Rico, Brazil, Nigeria, Germany, Vietnam, Chile, and Peru, the program highlights the lived experiences of drug users and the diverse spaces where harm reduction and care take place. The films center drug users as authors of their own narratives, exploring the risks, pleasures, and survival strategies that shape their lives within the ongoing HIV crisis. Meet Us Where We’re At affirms a harm-reduction philosophy rooted in meeting people without judgment and recognizing the full context of their realities. Note: There is a content advisory
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
7:00 pm
Free
Free
Cabaret | "Unwrapped" Evening (Songs & Stories)
Experience a special evening of cabaret as cabaret artists-in-training share personal stories and songs inspired by the theme “Unwrapped.”
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Early German Christmas Music
Enjoy an open rehearsal of 17th-century German Christmas works, performed by Tenet & Piffaro, Columbia University's Renaissance Band.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
7:30 pm
Free
Free
Talk | Film Professor Breaks Down Psychoanalysis in Storytelling
Mark Voelpel, Associate Professor of Screenwriting and Film Production at Brooklyn College, explores how psychoanalysis informs storytelling--and how filmmakers use it to spark emotional breakthroughs on screen and within their audiences.. Through stories we process trauma, desire, conflict, and identity-much like in therapy. A powerful film allows us to step into the protagonist's world and face our own emotions within its imagined space. Far from mere entertainment, films can serve as psychological tools for healing, insight, and transformation-stories as the talking cure.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
7:30 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Evening of Brazilian & Latin Jazz, with Standards & Original Tunes
Experience a night of performances by the Brazilian Music Ensemble, the Latin Music Ensemble, and the NYU Nonet. Each ensemble will perform a mix of jazz standards and original compositions/arrangements by students and faculty.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
8:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Original, Contemporary Ensemble Works
The NYU Composers Ensemble presents an evening of new compositions written for and performed by members of the ensemble. Listen to the culmination of a semester-long collaboration between the composer-performers in the ensemble, taught by Aeryn Santillan.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
8:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Sonatenabend: Juilliard Students Perform Sonata Masterpieces (In Person AND Online!)
An evening of sonatas showcasing the beauty and balance of the gender. This concert offers expressive interpretations of works from the Classical and Romantic repertoire. The Classical period in clkassical music is a specific era, generally from about 1750 to 1820, characterized by a shift from the complex counterpoint of the Baroque to a lighter, clearer style with more elegant and balanced forms. Key composers include Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven (whose early works fall within this period). During this time, the symphony, string quartet, and piano emerged as dominant forms, and the orchestra grew in size, leading to new possibilities in texture and dynamics. Romantic-era of classical music (roughly 1800-1910) is known for its emphasis on emotional expression, individualism, and drama, diverging from the structured rules of the Classical period. Key composers include Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms, while iconic works like Chopin's "Nocturnes," Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake," and Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" epitomize the era's passionate and expansive style. Note: Please arrive 30-60 minutes in advance of your performance to sign in to the Juilliard building and receive your visitor badge. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
8:00 pm
Free
Free
Join the Club!
Complimentary Tickets
to shows, concerts ... (CFT Deals!)
Play | Broadway Actor in a Play About a Towering Figure in Media
Regular Price: $59CFT Member Price: $0.00
Concert | Vivid Sonic Landscapes and Inventive Multimedia
Regular Price: $30CFT Member Price: $0.00
Today's Events
All 845 Events
Events This Week
Events This Weekend
Contact FAQ Reviews About Terms of Use Privacy Policy
All events are free unless otherwise stated. All programs subject to change. Please confirm before going.Contact FAQ Reviews About Terms of Use Privacy Policy
© Copyright Club Free Time. All rights reserved.