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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 4, 2025?
57 free events take place on Thursday, December 4 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 4 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 4, 2025?
57 free events take place on Thursday, December 4 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 4 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.
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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!
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!
57 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, December 4, 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
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6:30 am
Free
Free
Symposium | Science Conference on Gravitational Waves
Ten years after the first detection of gravitational waves, this symposium brings together leading researchers to reflect on the profound scientific and conceptual transformations that have followed. In 2015, researchers first detected a gravitational-wave signal emitted by two black holes merging more than a billion light years away. This led to a new way of observing the universe. From the historic discovery of GW150914 to the birth of multi-messenger astrophysics, the study of gravitational waves has opened new windows on the universe—revealing the dynamics of compact objects, the nature of dense matter, and new frontiers in cosmology and fundamental physics. This symposium celebrates the first decade of discovery and looks ahead to what lies beyond. Through a series of talks spanning observation, theory, fundamental physics, and cosmology, leading researchers will trace how gravitational waves have reshaped modern astrophysics—and how they continue to deepen our grasp of the universe’s most fundamental forces. Program: 9:50 AM Elena Aprile (Centennial Professor of Physics; Director of the Italian Academy, Columbia) 10:00 AM Maximiliano Isi (Assistant Professor, Department of Astronomy, Columbia; Associate Research Scientist, Center for Computational Astrophysics, Flatiron Institute): “The LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA quest and the discovery of GW150914” 10:30 AM Zsuzsanna A. Marka (Associate Research Scientist in the Columbia Astrophysics Laboratory, Columbia): “The birth of multi-messenger astrophysics” 11:00 AM Break 11:30 AM Athira Menon (Lecturer, Department of Astronomy, Columbia): “What we have learned about the sources of compact objects through cosmic history” 12:00 PM Lam Hui (Professor, Departments of Physics and Astronomy, Columbia): “What we have learned about fundamental physics and cosmology” 12:30 PM Yuri Levin (Professor, Departments of Physics and Astronomy, Columbia): “Probing the structure of dense stars with gravitational-wave observations” 1:00 PM Conclusion: Elena Aprile (Centennial Professor of Physics; Director of the Italian Academy, Columbia)
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:50 am
Free
Free
Master Class | Learn the Ins & Outs of Great Cello Playing
Cellist Rachel Mercer--Principal Cello of the National Arts Centre Orchestra and member of the Mercer-Park Duo, St. John-Mercer-Park Trio, and Ironwood Quartet--walks you through methods of mastrful cello performance via distance learning.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Film | Paper Moon (1973): Road Comedy-Drama
During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership. Director: Peter Bogdanovich Cast: Ryan O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman, Tatum O'Neal
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue
Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Historian Discusses How Sanctions against Russia Affects Scholars & Academics (In Person AND Online!)
In this talk, historian Dmitry Dubrovskiy examines how academic boycotts and sanctions, imposed in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, affect Russian scholars forced into exile. He explores the tension between the defense of academic freedom and the political logic of exclusion, showing how restrictions on research collaboration, funding, and institutional access reshape exiled academics’ opportunities for scholarly work and integration. The presentation situates these dynamics within broader questions of epistemic justice, highlighting the risks of silencing critical voices and the ethical challenges for host institutions seeking to support scholars at risk while responding to wartime realities. It also reflects on the emergence of Russian academic institutions in exile, which strive to preserve independent scholarship, sustain professional networks, and provide platforms for critical debate beyond the reach of state control.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Green Years (1963): Portuguese Coming-of-Age Drama
Paulo Rocha’s debut feature The Green Years, gloriously shot in black and white, is an extraordinary and haunting coming-of-age tale. Nineteen-year-old Julio heads to Lisbon from the provinces and gets a job as a shoemaker for his uncle Raul. But when he meets Ilda, a confident young housemaid who becomes a regular shop visitor, the two begin a tentative romance until the realities of the outside world come crashing through. Director: Paulo Rocha Cast: Isabel Ruth, Rui Gomes, Ruy Furtado, Paulo Renato
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Chamber Works
Artists perform in chamber ensembles for the Music in Midtown series. Program to be announced.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Frank Capra's Arsenic and Old Lace (1944): Screwball Black Comedy Crime Film with Cary Grant
When Mortimer Brewster brings his new bride to meet his two kindly aunts, he discovers that, among many other acts of charity, the two genteel ladies help lonely old men die happy ... by feeding them a wonderful meal before poisoning them. Now, Mortimer desperately wants to protect the two serial murderers he loves, stop them from killing anyone else and keep his bride from discovering how deranged his family really is. Director: Frank Capra Cast: Cary Grant, Raymond Massey, Jack Carson, Priscilla Lane Frank Capra was an Italian-American film director, producer, and screenwriter who was the creative force behind several major award-winning films of the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Italy and raised in Los Angeles from the age of five, his rags-to-riches story has led film historians such as Ian Freer to consider him the "American Dream personified". Capra became one of America's most influential directors during the 1930s, winning three Academy Awards for Best Director from six nominations. A well-known figure of Classic Hollywood, Cary Grant was nominated twice for the Academy Award, received an Academy Honorary Award, and received the Kennedy Center Honor. In 1999, Grant was named the second greatest male star of the Golden Age of Hollywood by the American Film Institute.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Vocal Quartet Performs Both Ancient Polyphonic Works & Modern Pieces (In Person AND Online!)
Performed by the Demestvo quartet, Lost Polyphonies is a program of the earliest polyphonic traditions from France, Georgia, Ukraine, Russia, England and Greece, performed alongside contemporary works composed in response to these chant traditions. It showcases an array of radically divergent early polyphonic traditions, including several new transcriptions of polyphonic works which have not been performed for over 300 years. Named after a Slavic polyphonic chant tradition, Demestvo includes vocalists Lucy McKnight, Maddy Kushan, Emma Simmons,and Anastasia Shmytova. Demestvo is committed to bringing the unique sound world of this unheard music to contemporary audiences.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
Free
Free
Film | From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (2025): Action Thriller with Ana de Armas
An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father's death. Director: Len Wiseman Cast: Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Norman Reedus Ana de Armas is the first Cuban nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Divine Feasts and Festival Mysteries of Ancient Egypt
Spend an afternoon exploring the vibrant ritual life of ancient Egypt through three expert-led talks. Learn about the Feast of Opet and its role in royal renewal, uncover the intoxicating “Festivals of Drunkenness” honoring the goddess Mut, and delve into ceremonies dedicated to Osiris that centered on rebirth and remembrance. Each session offers a distinct window into how celebration, devotion, and myth shaped everyday religious practice in the ancient world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | How Art Practices Shape Migration Narratives: Learn new Art Skills
This workshop reflects on art practices as a space for repair, community building, and remaking migration narratives. Artists and organizers Cinthya Santos Briones, Maggie Loredo, and Maru Ponce will discuss different art projects related to embroidery, photography, documentation, and archives created in migration contexts, and how principles of narrative practices come together when working with people in mobility. Following a conversation with the artists, each participant will have the opportunity to participate in one of two workshops that will include photoembroidery and cyanotype photography. Materials will be included.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Expert Insights into Defensive Display: Shields Through History
Discover the artistry and craftsmanship behind historic shields in this focused gallery talk. Led by conservator and armorer Edward Hunter, the program offers fresh insights into these remarkable objects, revealing their roles in both battle and display. Note: Space is limited; first-come, first-served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Dance Performance | Reimagining the "Five Friends": Dance, Art, and Queer Histories
Experience the U.S. premiere of a new performance by acclaimed dancer-choreographer Trajal Harrell. The work explores the intertwined lives of postwar modernists Cy Twombly, Jasper Johns, Merce Cunningham, John Cage, and Robert Rauschenberg, constructing movement and time as a sculptural medium. Harrell's piece examines artistic collaboration, queer identity, and the cross-pollination of dance, music, and visual art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Romantic & Modern Piano Works by Prokofiev & More (In Person AND Online!)
Luis Villarreal Lozano, piano, performs a series of pieces by Romantic and Modern composers. Program: Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) Siete Canciones Populares Españolas George Enescu (1881-1955) Légende Manuel Ponce (1882-1948) Estrellita Manuel Ponce (1882-1948) Cuiden su vida Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Sonata for Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 119
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Festival | Tree Lighting, Carols, Santa and More!
Spread some holiday cheer at this festive event! Tree lighting, live music, Santa photobooth and hot cocoa!
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Broadway Comes Alive: Songs from The Lion King, Aladdin & Hell's Kitchen
Celebrate Broadway with unforgettable performances from The Lion King, Aladdin, and Hell's Kitchen, a new musical inspired by Alicia Keys' life and music. Enjoy songs, storytelling, and behind-the-scenes insights moderated by Broadway alum George Psomas.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Thursday Evening Exploring the Photography Museum
This museum is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. It was founded in 1974 to champion “concerned photography”—socially and politically minded images that can educate and change the world. Through its exhibitions, education programs, community outreach, and public programs, the museum offers an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, tickets required
$5, tickets required
Party | Central Park Holiday Lighting (Hot Chocolate, Carols, Activities, Santa, & More)
Everyone is welcome to enjoy this favorite annual holiday event. Watch the are come to life with a dazzling light display, followed by a flotilla of sparkling Christmas trees gliding across the water! Expect caroling, hot cocoa, seasonal activities and photo ops with Santa and friends. If you can't make this event, the lights remain lit throughout the holiday season. Please note: This event will take place rain, snow, or shine. No organized groups. Strollers are not allowed on the plaza; stroller parking will be provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Piano Trio by Dora Pejačević
Aspen Grove Trio (Tanner Jorden, piano, Caroline Jorden, violin, and Nathan Cox, cello) performs a piece by famous Croation composer, Dora Pejačević. Program: Dora Pejačević (1885-1923) Piano Trio in C Major, Op. 29
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Violin Works by Ravel & Beethoven (In Person AND Online!)
Aleks Ivanov, violin, performs two pieces by two of the most famous composers of all time. Program: Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Sonata for Violin and Cello Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47, “Kreutzer”
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Cruising (1980): Crime Thriller Starring Al Pacino
A New York police officer goes undercover on the rough-trade beat to find a serial killer who is targeting homosexual men, and becomes immersed in the subculture. Director: William Friedkin Cast: Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, Karen Allen Al Pacino is considered one of the greatest and most influential actors of the 20th century. Pacino has received numerous accolades: including an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards, making him one of the few performers to have achieved the Triple Crown of Acting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Abstract Expressionism: Eight Artists in Dialogue
A winter exhibition bringing together eight artists, each offering a distinct perspective within Abstract Expressionism. Connected by a shared initial and longstanding relationships with the presenting gallery, their works create a cross-decade conversation in form, style, and expression.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Artists Talk about Collective History & Media Representations of Black Life
Enjoy a conversation between artists J. Yolande Daniels NA and Alexandra Bell, moderated by Gee Wesley, on public memory, collective history, and the archival imaginaries of Black life. In this discussion, Daniels and Bell will explain how their projects craft counternarratives of Black life informed by journalism, sociological data, or historical documents. Together, the artists will discuss how they engage with and challenge these archival records to expose biases and bear witness to the past. In Bell’s “Counternarratives” series, the artist inserts corrections and redactions into the "official record” of reports from The New York Times, highlighting how news media can influence the way Black life is commemorated, misrepresented, or entirely erased. Similarly, J. Yolande Daniels’s work Calle Block employs architectural research and sociological data to uncover racial discrimination in Western spatial designs, institutions, and laws, and to illustrate how African Americans have created freedom and community by shaping their surrounding spaces.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Exhibition of Familiar & Unfamiliar Landscapes Suspended in a Paradigm Shift
Explore the exhibition: “fables for introverts chapter iii: limbo,” featuring recent paintings by Gerald Euhon Sheffield II. It delves into the paintings of familiar and unfamiliar “landscapes” arrested in suspense of an ominous paradigm shift. Sheffield extends his experiences and findings into a visual language where landscape, American folklore, national identity, and playful ephemera intermingle. Some paintings respond to social and cultural tension inherent in foreign travel, offering commentaries on shifting geopolitical realities while others delve into the inner landscapes of personal reflection and identity, inviting viewers to consider the emotional and psychological dimensions of place and belonging. Amongst this cultural chaos, Sheffield provides intentional, intimate moments of rest and introspection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Dance Performance | Holiday Dance Performance
Get in the holiday spirit with an exciting pop-up performance featuring a Toy Soldier Dancing Troupe!
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Festival | Holiday Lights Festivities (Carol Singing, Food, & A Visit from Santa)
Kick-off the holiday season with the illumination of the Battery Park City Holiday Tree. The festive evening features lively carols, beverages and treats, and many special guest appearances including PS / IS 276 Advance Chorus, BMCC Downtown Chorus, and a visit from you-know-who! This year's toy collection benefits Stockings with Care. Unwrapped gifts can be brought to the celebration.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Jewish Rituals, Beliefs, and Artifacts Surrounding Birth
This exhibition explores Jewish customs, rites, and superstitions surrounding birth from ancient times to today. Featuring ritual objects, photographs, and artworks, the show highlights the material culture that has shaped Jewish understandings of childbirth across generations. Centered on the theme of sacred time, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the spiritual significance of welcoming new life and the enduring traditions that mark the beginning of the Jewish life cycle.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish, registration required
pay-what-you-wish, registration required
Book Discussion | National Book Award Winner Susan Choi Celebrates Her New Book, Flashlight (+ musical performance)
WNYC’s Alison Stewart and author Susan Choi partake in a live conversation about Choi's newest book, Flashlight, followed by a special musical performance from Sarah Kinsley. Synopsis: One summer night, Louisa and her father take a walk on the breakwater. Her father is carrying a flashlight. He cannot swim. Later, Louisa is found on the beach, soaked to the skin, barely alive. Her father is gone. She is ten years old. Louisa is an only child of parents who have severed themselves from the past. Her father, Serk, is Korean, but was born and raised in Japan; he lost touch with his family when they bought into the promises of postwar Pyongyang and relocated to North Korea. Her American mother, Anne, is estranged from her Midwestern family after a reckless adventure in her youth. And then there is Tobias, Anne’s illegitimate son, whose reappearance in their lives will have astonishing consequences. But now it is just Anne and Louisa, Louisa and Anne, adrift and facing the challenges of ordinary life in the wake of great loss. United, separated, and also repelled by their mutual grief, they attempt to move on. But they cannot escape the echoes of that night. What really happened to Louisa’s father?
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Slow Flow Yoga
Participate in a class designed for all levels that emphasizes mindful movement, breath, and body awareness. Practicing at a slower, therapeutic pace, students hold poses longer to explore alignment, deepen stretches, and connect more fully with their body. This session encourages ease, focus, and a thoughtful approach to each posture.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Misericordia (2024): French Black Comedy Thriller
Enjoy an unusual and surprisingly funny film from Alain Giraudie. Jeremie returns to his hometown for the funeral of his former boss, the village baker. He decides to stay for a few days with Martine, the man's widow. A mysterious disappearance, a threatening neighbor, and a priest with strange intentions make Jeremie's short stay in the village take an unexpected turn. Director: Alain Guiraudie Cast: Felix Kysyl, Catherine Frot, Jacques Develay, Jean-Baptiste Durand, David Ayala In French with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Celebrate the Release of "A Suspenseful Page-Turner," Canticle
"A suspenseful page-turner that is also rigorously researched and utterly convincing—a true gem of historical fiction.”—Bruce Holsinger Janet Rich Edwards celebrates and discusses her new book, Canticle: a masterful debut novel following a spirited young woman’s explorations of faith, agency, and love in thirteenth-century Bruges. Janet will be joined in conversation by Kate Manning (My Notorious Life, Whitegirl, and Gilded Mountain). Along with a discussion and audience Q&A, Janet will also sign copies of her book. Books will be available for purchase at the event. The cost of a $5 general admission ticket can be applied towards your purchase. The talk will be followed by a book signing. Books signed must be purchased from the bookstore.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
$5, tickets required
$5, tickets required
Dance Performance | Discover a Queer Danceform with a Preview of The NutWAACKer
Dance tradition bearer Princess Lockerooo, dubbed the “Queen of Waacking” by The New York Times, previews The NutWAACKer, commissioned by Works & Process for premiere at the Guggenheim. A champion of waacking—a queer dance form created in LA night clubs and nearly lost during the AIDS crisis—Princess Lockerooo reimagines a holiday classic, fusing Tchaikovsky’s score with NYC’s underground dance culture. A tribute to queer brilliance and street culture, this kinetic journey explores identity, defiance, and holiday magic through the city’s electrifying movement legacies.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Holy Cow (Vingt Dieux) (2024): Heartwarming French Comedy
Following the sudden death of his father, a hard-partying dairy farmer, 18-year-old Totone is reluctantly thrust into adulthood in this warm and gently comic debut feature. Director: Louise Courvoisier Cast: Clement Faveau, Maiwenne Barthelemy, Luna Garret, Mathis Bertrand, Dimitry Baudry
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Staged Reading | New Drama about India's Involvement WWI & Colonization (+ Panel Discussion with the Cast & Crew) (In Person AND Online!)
Enjoy a reading of an excerpt from Indian playwright and theatre director Abhishek Majumdar’s new play, Behram Khan. Behram Khan, set amid the brutal trenches of World War I, follows an Indian soldier in the Lahore Light Infantry who finds his faith in Islam and renounces violence. His act of conscience sparks a quiet rebellion among his comrades, even as his British commander tries to “civilize” him through the unlikely medium of Shakespeare. Meanwhile, a Malayali Indian nurse navigates the war's moral complexities through the lens of medical ethics, South Asian Christianity, and her own subaltern lens of feminism. The reading will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Majumdar and members of a unique and rare Indian and Pakistani cast—Fawzia Afzal-Khan, Fatima A. Maan, Aloke Tiwari, Ajay Bhullar, and New York–based actor David Skeist. The conversation will be moderated by Executive Director of the Segal Center, Frank Hentschker. Abhishek Majumdar is a playwright, essayist, scenographer, and director working in India and internationally.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Prize-Winning Authors Discuss the Nature of Biography & Memoir (In Person AND Online!)
Listen to a discussion on biography with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Megan Marshall, author of After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart, and Martha Hodes, Professor of History at New York University, and author of My Hijacking: A Personal History of Forgetting and Remembering.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Staged Reading | Little Brother – A Darkly Comic Tale of Sibling Love
In the middle of the night, Brigid’s phone rings—her brother is by the river with a plastic bag and lighter fluid. Little Brother, written by Eoin McAndrew and directed by Sivan Battat, is a darkly comic exploration of sibling bonds, self-destruction, and the limits of love. Set in modern-day Belfast, it’s a gripping look at what happens when the systems meant to help us fall short.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Play | Annual Short Play Festival: Night 3
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:
Yelda by Isabel Monk Cade with Jeff Paul* and Jason Howard*
I Never Thought This Would Happen by SMJ with Katie Braden and Joe Burby*
TBD by Utkarsh Rajawat with Simran Pal Kaur and Juliet Lin
The Pupae by Amir-Gabriel Gad with Megan Lomax and Robert Meksin*
An Idea and an Action by Blake Bonilla with Clew* and Jessica Carmona*
TBD by Cori Diaz with Wilson Hernandez and Jolie Cloutier
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5, tickets required
$5, tickets required
Book Discussion | Author/Poet Dorothea Lansky Shares Her New Book of Poetry, Memory
Dorothea Lasky and poet/playwright Ariana Reines discuss Lasky's new essay collection, Memory. A spiritual homage to Bernadette Mayer’s monumental artwork of the same title, Dorothea Lasky’s Memory is a cycle of “poet’s essays” stirred by two profound questions. What constitutes personhood and consciousness? What memories get lost, and why? Dorothea Lasky is the author of eight full-length collections of poetry. Her first novel, Katie, is forthcoming. Her writing has appeared in Poetry, The New Yorker, American Poetry Review, and The Paris Review, among other places.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Japanese Classical Music Traditions Performed by Hogaku and Gagaku Ensemble
Discover the rich sounds of East Asia's oldest musical traditions at this special concert, showcasing the diverse styles of Japanese Gagaku and Hogaku ensembles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Author Reading | National Book Critics Circle Award-Winner George Dyer Shares His Nonfiction Writing (+ Signing)
A reading by Geoff Dyer in conversation with Hari Kunzru, followed by a reception/signing, with books for sale. Geoff Dyer is the award-winning author of many books, including Homework, The Last Days of Roger Federer, Out of Sheer Rage, Yoga for People Who Can’t Be Bothered to Do It, Zona, See/Saw, and the essay collection Otherwise Known as the Human Condition (winner of a National Book Critics Circle Award for criticism). Hari Kunzru is the author of seven novels, Blue Ruin, Red Pill, White Tears, Gods Without Men, My Revolutions, Transmission, and The Impressionist. He is a regular contributor to The New York Review of Books and writes the “Easy Chair” column for Harper’s Magazine. He is an Honorary Fellow of Wadham College Oxford, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and has been a Cullman Fellow at the New York Public Library, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a Fellow of the American Academy in Berlin. He teaches in the Creative Writing Program at New York University and is the host of the podcast Into the Zone.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Works by Verdi, Barber and More. "Bel Canto Piano II" program
Marc Peloquin, piano, performs his "Bel Canto Piano II" program. His performances, says the NY Times, are "energetic...refreshing...alive; with remarkable definition and clarity". Program: Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1903) Introduction from Rigoletto Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1903) Aria: Caro Nome from Rigoletto Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Piano Concerto, Op. 38 David Del Tredici (1937-2023) Virtuoso Alice Frederic Rzweski (1938-2021) Rubinstein in Berlin Yvar Mikhashoff (1941-1993) Portrait of Madame Butterfly
New York City, NY; NYC
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Opera | Assorted Opera Scenes (In Person AND Online!)
Experience scenes from various operas, performed by students of Manhattan School of Music's Opera program.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Chorale Magnificat by Franceso Durante (In Person AND Online!)
Manhattan School of Music's Chorale performs Francesco Durante’s Magnificat in B-flat, a cinque voci.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Master Class | Learn the Ins & Outs of Piano Mastery with Akira Eguchi
Acclaimed for his extraordinary artistry, maturity and intelligence, (New York Times) Akira Eguchi has captivated audiences and critics throughout the world as a piano soloist, chamber musician, harpsichord player, and collaborative pianist.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Modern & Contemporary Viola Works (In Person AND Online!)
Andy Park, viola, performs a series of works by Modern and Contemporary composers. Program: Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979) Morpheus York Bowen (1884-1961) Phantasy for Viola and Piano, Op. 54 York Bowen (1884-1961) Sonata No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 18 Paul Coletti (1959-) Imaginaria
New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Performance | Well-known NYC Company
Second Avenue Dance Company members perform their December concert. Please stay for the entire show or kindly leave during intermission if you are not able to stay for the entire performance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Discussion | World-Building Imagineers on Storytelling, Digital Narratives, & Implementation
Art, technology, science, and the humanities converge in Nona Hendryx's installation, where she hosts an expert panel of world-building imagineers including Amy Jupiter from Walt Disney; XR immersive strategist Kathleen Cohen; and Jalina Stewart, a visionary in the XR landscape. The panelists will share invaluable insight into the creative process of immersive world-building by discussing real-world applications for traditional storytelling, digital narratives, and implementation. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Performance | Pocho Sonnet: Audition & Shakespearean Sonnet (+ Discussion)
An audition and a Shakespearean sonnet open a series of questions about lives on the edge of the border regime. An intimate portrait of friendship, childhood, and family crossed by deportation and forced return. David Grimaldo, writer, actor, and director, presents a powerful challenge to linear migration narratives in this journey across and in between the US and Mexico. Followed by a conversation with Jill Anderson, Justin Gest, Jesús I. Valles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Chopin, J.S. Bach, Ravel, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Mateusz Mikolajczak, piano, performs a series of works by composers of various musical eras. Program: Grażyna Bacewicz (1909-1969) Piano Sonata No. 2 Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Gaspard de la nuit J.S. Bach (1685-1750) (arr. Ferruccio Busoni) Violin Partita No. 2, BWV 1004 Karol Szymanowski (1882-1937) Preludes Op.1 Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 1 Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Mazurka in E Minor, Op. 17 No. 2 Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Mazurka in A Minor, Op. 59 No. 1 Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Ballade in F Minor, Op. 52
New York City, NY; NYC
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Open Mic | Poetry, Music, and Comedy Showcase (Online!)
Join a weekly online showcase featuring poems, songs, and comedy. Performers can sign up for a 4-minute spot by reserving one of 20 Artist-RSVP tickets, available starting Wednesdays at 8:00 PM ET. If all spots are filled, performers may join the “good-luck round” at the end of the session. Audience members are welcome to watch live via Zoom.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Tunes from Musical Theatre: Broadway Favorites from Parade, Sweeney Todd, City of Angels, & More
The NYU Broadway Orchestra, under the direction of Tony Award-winner Ted Sperling, joins with students from NYU’s Program in Vocal Performance for an evening of musical theater. The concert will feature excerpts from a range of Broadway favorites, including Parade, Sweeney Todd, One Touch of Venus, Beautiful, Sweet Smell of Success, and City of Angels. Showcasing the talent and versatility of NYU’s emerging artists, this performance celebrates the rich legacy and evolving artistry of the American musical.
New York City, NY; NYC
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