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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 11, 2025?
35 free events take place on Thursday, December 11 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 11 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 11, 2025?
35 free events take place on Thursday, December 11 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 11 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!
35 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, December 11, 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
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 | Doctor Zhivago (1965): Epic Historical Romance
The life of a Russian physician and poet who, although married to another, falls in love with a political activist's wife and experiences hardship during World War I and then the October Revolution. Director: David Lean Cast: Geraldine Chaplin, Julie Christie, Tom Courtenay, Alec Guinness, Siobhan McKenna
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Concert | Holiday Favorites with an Inclusive Vocal Ensemble
Celebrate the season with a dynamic community of musicians with vision loss. Their vocal ensemble presents a joyful holiday program featuring classic carols and festive favorites. Audiences are invited to join in a spirited sing-along that embraces music, community, and the warmth of the season.
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
Classical Music | Afternoon of Chamber Works
Artists in the CUNY Graduate Center's D.M.A. Program perform in chamber ensembles. Program details to be announced.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Prize-Winning Violinist Performs Works by J.S. Bach, Bartok, Ysaye, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Enjoy a solo concert performed by violinist Shunske Sato, which includes J.S. Bach's Partita No. 2, BWV 1004 and works by composers Bach influenced, including Friedrich Wilhelm Rust, Bela Bartok and Eugene Ysaye.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
Free
Free
Film | Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025): Historical Drama
When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. Director: Simon Curtis Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Paul Giamatti, Elizabeth McGovern
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Holiday Favorites with an Inclusive Vocal Ensemble
Celebrate the season with a dynamic community of musicians with vision loss. Their vocal ensemble presents a joyful holiday program featuring classic carols and festive favorites. Audiences are invited to join in a spirited sing-along that embraces music, community, and the warmth of the season.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Exploring Art and History with Museum Expert
Join museum curator Jennifer Farrell for a deep dive into selected works on view. Discover the stories, contexts, and creative processes behind the art, as Schnitzer shares new insights and invites discussion on the connections between art, history, and cultural identity.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Quiet Reading Meetup
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
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Taking Root: Beyond 50 Years — Docuseries on War’s Aftermath and Renewal in Southeast Asia (Online!)
Join a screening of Taking Root: Beyond 50 Years, a moving docuseries by Oanh Nhi Nguyen that examines the aftermath of war and the long-term transformations across Southeast Asia. Through intimate storytelling and powerful imagery, the series reflects on resilience, memory, and the enduring impact of conflict on subsequent generations. This program deepens the conversation on healing, legacy, and cultural renewal in postwar Southeast Asia.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Broadway Comes Alive: Songs from SIX, Two Strangers & The Queen of Versailles
Catch a high-energy night of Broadway with songs from SIX The Musical, a fierce pop concert from Henry VIII's wives; Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), a charming tale of unexpected connection; and The Queen of Versailles, a dazzling new musical about fame, fortune, and family with Kristin Chenoweth. Moderated by Broadway alum George Psomas.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Francois Truffaut's Shoot the Piano Player (1960): French New Wave Crime Drama
A professional pianist learns that he owes his entire career to his wife's affair with a talent agent. Following his wife's suicide, the widower starts using a pseudonym and finds work in a bar. When his brothers steal the loot of gangsters, the pianist and his new love interest are targeted for kidnapping. Director: Francois Truffaut Cast: Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger, Michele Mercier Francois Truffaut was a French filmmaker, actor, and critic who is widely considered one of the founders of the French New Wave. The 400 Blows (1959), starring Jean-Pierre Leaud as Truffaut's alter-ego Antoine Doinel, was a defining film of the New Wave.
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
Concert | Holiday Tunes with the Youth Orchestra of St. Luke's
Get in the holiday spirit with an exciting pop-up performance featuring festive cheer by the Youth Orchestra of St. Luke's.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Songs of Holiday Cheer with Swedish Lucia Choir (+ Delicious Swedish Treats)
A luminous celebration of Swedish tradition, song, and holiday cheer. The Consulate General of Sweden in New York brings an authentic Swedish Lucia choir to perform a traditional Lucia processional. The beautiful candlelit ceremony and concert will be followed by a brief holiday celebration featuring delicious Swedish treats from Metropolis, offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | She (1965): Fantasy Adventure Film
An Edwardian archaeologist and two companions stumble upon a lost city in East Africa, run by a beautiful queen whose love holds the promise of immortality. Director: Robert Day Cast: Ursula Andress, Peter Cushing, Bernard Cribbins, John Richardson
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Intricate Wire Sculptures & Vibrant Mixed-Media Abstractions
Two new exhibitions open simultaneously, showcasing sculptural wire works by Nancy Koenigsberg and mixed-media abstract paintings by Peter Plagens. Koenigsberg presents free-standing and wall-mounted pieces shaped from woven, knotted, and crocheted copper, steel, and aluminum wire. She explores grids, fluid structures, and textile-inspired forms. Plagens debuts a new series of 36×30-inch works on panel, where vivid color combinations and geometric centers create celebratory abstractions.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Photo Collectors Discuss Thier New Book, Loving: A Photographic History of Men in Love, 1850s –1950s
Attend a conversation with collectors Hugh Nini and Neal Treadwell, a couple of 34 years, for their second installment of Loving: A Photographic History of Men in Love, 1850s –1950s. This book is a collection of photographs that convey the unadulterated joy of being in love, starting from the earliest years of photography.
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 | The Family Oppenheim (1938): Saviet Anti-Nazi Film (+ Discussion with Experts)
Experience the long-lost US premiere of The Family Oppenheim- a powerful Soviet-made anti-Nazi film written by acclaimed German-Jewish novelist Lion Feuchtwanger in collaboration with visionary Soviet Jewish filmmakers Grigorii and Serafima Roshal. Conceived in exile, censored in Britain, and banned in the United States, The Family Oppenheim, based on Feuchtwanger's 1933 novel, stands as one of the earliest cinematic warnings against Hitler's rise to power and fascism's brutal reshaping of Germany. Premiering internationally in the spring of 1939 but soon banned and forgotten for nearly nine decades, the film now returns to US screens - newly restored, translated, and subtitled through a remarkable student-led research project at the University of Oregon led by Miriam Chorley-Schulz. Experience a rediscovered masterpiece once banned by American censors - a work of resistance, vision, and urgency that still echoes powerfully today. Director: Grigori Roshal Cast: Vladimir Balashov, Iosif Tolchanov, Ada Voytsik, Nikolai Plotnikov Accompanying the screening, Miriam Chorley-Schulz (Holocaust Studies scholar at the University of Oregon) and Rossen Djagalov (Russian and Slavic Studies scholar with NYU) will have an illuminating conversation tracing the film's extraordinary journey from its complex conception to its celebrated 1938 Moscow premiere to decades of suppression, and finally, to its revival today.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Learn about the Life of Activist Jessica Mitford (In Person AND Online!)
Author of Trouble Maker: The Fierce Unruly Life of Jessica Mitford Carla Kaplan discusses the life of Jessica Mitford with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Diane McWhorter. Jessica Mitford, fifth of the six famous “Mitford Girls,” was brought up to marry well and reproduce her wealth and privilege, not to advocate for the less advantaged. Her five beautiful sisters have been subjects of books and movies dedicated to their naughty, glamorous lives. Jessica—known as Decca—ran away to America to forge a wilder rebel’s life. As this richly researched book details, Decca broke the Mitford mold—fighting fascism in the Spanish Civil War, becoming an American Communist and pioneering witty, wildly popular journalism, including her blockbuster, The American Way of Death, placing her at the heart of social justice battles. Decca relentlessly injected laughter into her politics, encouraging the activists she influenced to do likewise. From famed baby doctor Benjamin Spock to best friend Maya Angelou, her anti-authoritarian irreverence had a profound impact on American culture. Mining extensive, untapped sources, Kaplan’s passionate biography of an unlikely life demonstrates that Decca’s social empathy was hard-won and self-taught, a model with particular relevance today and a powerful, modern example of female adventure and freedom.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Simplifying Derivatives: A Fresh Look at Risk and Valuation
Founder Keith Lewis presents a fresh perspective on derivative valuation. Revisiting Stephen Ross’s breakthrough, Lewis demonstrates how cash flows and prices can be used to model and manage risk without complex probability theory. This talk offers an intuitive framework for understanding modern finance, whether you’re experienced in quantitative markets or simply curious about the mathematics behind money. Note: Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the event starts to complete check-in.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Artists Reimagining Systems of Work and Technology Through Video Art
Explore a selection of innovative video works that subvert systems of control and efficiency in playful ways. Drawing on formats such as children’s TV, Zoom calls, and industrial films, the featured pieces highlight the absurdity of bureaucracy and technological optimization. Expect meditations on meaning-making, reimagined archival material, and satirical takes on workplace culture. A conversation with one of the participating artists follows the screening.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Celebrating the Works & Legacy of Bohuslav Martinu (+ Works by Janacek, Debussy, & More)
Thsi event is a grand concert celebrating the work and legacy of Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) by musicians of the Mannes School of Music. In addition to incredible works by Martinu, this program will explore some of the composers that had the greatest impact on his musical style, such as Smetana, Janacek, Debussy, Roussel and others, as well as those that Martinu influenced himself. Students from the Mannes Opera, Piano, and Chamber Music Programs will perform works ranging from operatic and song selections to chamber ensembles and solo piano music.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $40
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Regular: $40
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Book Discussion | Editor & Poet Discuss Re-Issue of John Wienser's Book, Behind the State Capitol: Or Cincinnati Pike
Editor Raymond Foye and poet Peter Gizzi discuss the reissue of John Wieners' Behind the State Capitol: Or Cincinnati Pike. John Wieners (1934–2002) was a founding member of the “New American” poetry that flourished in America after the Second World War. Available in print for the first time in 50 years, Behind the State Capitol: Or Cincinnati Pike has long enjoyed cult status. It is the record of a poet whose life has been shattered by poverty, drug addiction, and mental illness. Wieners creates a complex schizo-analysis of language, capitalism, incarceration, and state power, while reflecting on unpopular themes of aging and loneliness in the gay world. It is also a paean for his beloved city of Boston, as he witnessed its destruction by the onerous forces of urban renewal. Considered by many to be his masterpiece, the book was met variously with indifference and outrage when it was published in 1975. In 1982, most remaining copies of the book were destroyed in the arson fire of Fag Rag/Good Gay Poets offices.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Senegalese Cinema on Love, Loss, and Modernity
So Long a Letter (dir. Angèle Diabang) is a powerful story of a 50-year-old teacher whose 25-year marriage is shaken when her husband takes a second wife, her daughter’s best friend. As she navigates the tension between tradition and modern life, the film offers a moving portrait of resilience, womanhood, and changing cultural expectations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Play | Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead: Absurd Comedy Hamlet Spinoff
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead is a Shakespearean tragedy turned upside down, inside out, and shaken vigorously. Minor characters take center stage as Rosencrantz and Guildenstern stumble through Hamlet, on their way to a fate Shakespeare has already written for them. Absurd comedy abounds as the pair of hapless heroes ponder the meaning of life (they don’t figure it out), flip coins (it’s always heads), and struggle to remember which one of them is which (they get it mostly right). Content warning: This play contains imagery of death and suicide, as well as blood. Written by Tom Stoppard. Directed by Devin E. Haqq. Cast: Jesse Cao Long, Pauline Lara, Juan Pablo Caceres, Peyton Turowski, Brandon Pineda-Bayudan, Britni Camacho, Mirza Haas, Ravyn Rochelle, Ronit Kathuria, Caden Sevier, Aaron Tyler, Ciro Saravia, Lance Brown, and Robert Bunn.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Cabaret | Broadway Entertainer Performs Diverse Show: From Musical Theater Classics to Contemporary Cuban Salsa
Renowned for her spotlight turn as the lead in the Broadway touring company of Funny Girl, Katerina McCrimmon stars in the cabaret show, Naked. Following sold-out runs of Naked at Joe's Pub, McCrimmon, Musical Director Ben Moss, and Director Henry Gainza present a selection of songs spanning musical theatre classics to contemporary Cuban salsa. A proud YoungArts winner and U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, McCrimmon has been called "the next greatest star" with a "once-in-a-generation voice" by Entertainment Weekly. True to her Miami roots, Katerina promises to bring the heat for this one-night-only event, guaranteed to warm even the coldest New York night! 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
Free
Free
Classical Music | Contemporary Orchestra at Lincoln Center (In Person AND Online!)
Juilliard musicians perform works by Andriessen (Symphony for Open Strings), Stravinsky (Monumentum Pro Gesualdo di Venosa ad CD annum and Concerto in D), and Takemitsu (Archipelago S), conducted by Music Director Jeffrey Milarsky.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | New York Trumpeter Brings His Signature Sound to the Stage
Trumpeter Dave Guy commands attention with every note he plays. A longtime collaborator with Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, and The Roots, Guy has lent his distinctive tone to recordings, tours, and national television. Raised in New York City, he brings his signature sound steeped in jazz, hip-hop, and soul to the stage.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Timeless Holiday Tunes with a Jazz Orchestra (Featuring Zelda Fitzgerald's Music)
The New School Studio Orchestra performs its annual Holiday Swing - an evening of joy, jazz, and timeless holiday tunes! This festive concert highlights Ella Fitzgerald's two beloved Christmas albums that capture the swing and sparkle of the season, and arrangements from Jazz at Lincoln Center's holiday repertoire, performed by The New School Studio Orchestra. Special Guest: Brianna Thomas, School of Jazz and Contemporary Music alum and celebrated vocalist
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
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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8:00 pm
Free
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