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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 25, 2022?

30 free events take place on Thursday, August 25 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 August 25 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 August . 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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30 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, August 25, 2022

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Broadway Performances in the Park
free events nyc iyouuswe III: World-Class Choreography
free events nyc East Village Rock Tour: Part 2
free events nyc Buster Williams: Bass to Infinity (2021): Portrait of a Jazz Mystic
free events nyc Voices of 80s NYC Rock
free events nyc Summer of Soul (2021): Oscar-Winning Concert Film with Stevie Wonder, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight, and More
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Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | A Walk Through the Wildflowers of Central Park (online)


Conservancy guides leads a virtual tour as we take a walk through the Park’s lesser-known “wild gardens” and learn how they provide food and shelter to essential pollinator species.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$10 suggested donation

Performance | Broadway Performances in the Park


The most popular shows on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits in the park. Featuring: Six Beetlejuice A Strange Loop Moulin Rouge! The Musical
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Concert | Afro-Latin Roots Concert


An afternoon concert of Colombian pro music led by Martin Vejarano. Born to a dancer and a filmmaker in Bogotá, Colombia, Martin Vejarano was surrounded by the arts and culture from early childhood. At the age of seven Martin began a successful 15-year long acting career in films, documentaries, and TV series. However, as a teenager, he realized that his true love was music, and began serious study of jazz drums and theory.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Juggling in the City


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in Midtown Manhattan. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Juggling in the Park


Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Juggling in the Park


Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Film | Buster Williams: Bass to Infinity (2021): Portrait of a Jazz Mystic


A journey that explores life and legacy, music and mysticism, and America's greatest cultural contribution to the world - the truly universal art form known as Jazz. Buster Williams has played with everyone - from Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Art Blakey, and so on. 90 min. Followed by a Q&A with Buster Williams and film director Adam Kahan 6:00-7:30pm (film) 7:30-8:00pm (Q&A)
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Dance Performance | iyouuswe III: World-Class Choreography


The Korean-born choreographer Young Soon Kim and her world-class White Wave Young Soon Kim Dance Company will perform a new production, a multi-year collaboration with pioneering composers Ki Young and Marco Cappelli, as they continue to explore the body's 3 dimensions in space. Probing the weight of human emotions, they present a vividly colored vision where movement and mise-en-scene seamlessly meld.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Dance Performance | Various Vignettes: Live and Digital Performances


Variety Pack Collective make their New York City debut, presenting both digital and live performances. VPC’s performance is a reflection of raw collaboration and artistic diversity blended together. Various Vignettes showcases daily routines of being both an artist and individual, and events that occur when these intertwine. Variety Pack Collective was founded in 2019 by a group of dancers in Brooklyn, NY who yearned to continue pursuing their passion for dance. VPC has since created contemporary and jazz works for both live and digital performances. VPC has collaborated with artists Mitch Blummer, Anna The Win, APDANCE, as well as worked with Harkness Dance Center, Movement Research Center, Green Space Entropy, Alpha Omega, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, and Artist After Hours. This emerging collective is more than just dancers, they are undertaking the industry by providing work for artists in all disciplines including, but not limited to – digital and visual artists, music artists, theatre artists, dance and movement artists and more. They believe that dance and all arts should be accessible to those who want to train and move with others, therefore dismantling artistic political agendas by creating a safe and all-inclusive atmosphere for all creatives.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Jazz | Charlie Parker Jazz Festival


A celebration of jazz legend Charlie Parker with a concert and film screening. Concert: Winard Harper and Jeli Posse - Constantly in reverence of his predecessors while remaining innovative in his own right, Winard Harper has become one of the most celebrated drummers in jazz. His vibrant nonet Jeli Posse has appeared across the United States, from Yoshi's to the Kennedy Center. Film: Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony  - A 2002 documentary film depicting the struggles of black South Africans against the injustices of Apartheid through the use of music. Concert: 6:00pm-7:30pm Screening 8:00pm-9:40pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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City Walk | East Village Rock Tour: Part 2


Rock n' roll has been deeply rooted in our neighborhoods since the art form was first invented, with many of its greatest practitioners drawn here to live or perform, while others had their careers launched here. Alongside rock n' roll history is the rich history of archetecture in our neighborhoods. We'll discover both the history of those who impacted music, as well as the architectural history of the places where they made such an impact. From the Ramones to the Beastie Boys, and Patti Smith to Nirvana, our neighborhood is lined with the buildings that opened their doors to these icons of rock n' roll. Songs such as The Ramone's "I Just Wanna Have Something to Do" reference the precise locations in our neighborhoods. The venues that once set the stage for legendary bands may be of the past, but the buildings still stand in the present. No one tour can comprehensively cover all of the rock history in our neighborhood. Below find a detailed description for each tour so you can choose the one that most appeals to you. Follow the Village Preservation team as we guide you through the architectural history of rock n' roll and uncover the star-studded background of our streets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | Writers Park Walk


Docent Janice F. as she leads you through a tour highlighting some of the writers who’ve made an impact on the park’s history. The tour is free and open to parkies of all ages and abilities.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Character Writers Workshop


Characters are the central element in any kind of storytelling. Learn about creating characters - the more you know your character, the fuller they will be.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Core Rhythm Fitness


Core Rhythm Fitness is bringing an exclusive all-in-one workout this August. In just 50 minutes your instructors will cover Pilates, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), and Grounding Meditation - all to the rhythm of a DJ engineered playlist. No experience necessary to participate. All are welcome, no matter your fitness level. Bring your own mat, towel and water bottle. You will leave feeling empowered, accomplished and sweaty. Thursdays, August 4-25, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Maritime Film Festival


A film festival celebrating the rich coastal culture, maritime traditions, and lasting legacy of human engagement with the greater New York harbor. This a screening of four short documentary films by acclaimed filmmakers Nate Dorr and Nathan Kensinger, followed by a discussion and poetry reading by preservationist, waterfront advocate, and writer Brad Vogel.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga on the River


From guided meditation and refreshing yoga to high-intensity workouts and weekly run clubs, there’s something for all skill levels to enjoy this summer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Play | Galatea: A Trans Love Story Set Against the Climate Crisis


Loosely based on John Lyly’s 1585 play, MJ Kaufman's adaptation tells the story of two young women from a village threatened with flooding who escape to the nearby woods disguised as boys and fall in love. Aug. 25-28, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Stories from the Tenants Downstairs: Gentrification in Harlem


Debut author Sidik Fofana discusses his stunning tale about a tight-knit cast of characters grappling with their own personal challenges while the forces of gentrification threaten to upend life as they know it in their Harlem high rise.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Witches: Murder and Healing in Mexico


Brenda Lozano's beguiling story of a young journalist whose investigation of a murder leads her to the most legendary healer in all of Mexico, from one of the most prominent voices of a new generation of Latin American writers
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Afro-Latin Roots Concert


An evening concert of solo piano that will explore the connections between early African-American ragtime to Cuban danzon and a whole bunch in between. Cuban-born pianist Ahmed Alom is an uniquely versatile, classically trained pianist who since his arrival to New York City, has become one of the leading young figures in piano performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Hip-Hop Dance Class


Learns some new moves in the park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Open Mike | Mouth to Mouth Open Mic (online)


Hosted and curated by Kay Ulanday Barrett and Jimena Lucero, this month Mouth to Mouth celebrates powerhouse writers Caleb Luna and Walela Nehanda.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Clueless (1995): Comedic Jane Austen Update


Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher coaxes two teachers into dating each other. Director: Amy Heckerling Stars: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy 97 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Concert | Voices of 80s NYC Rock


This show spotlights some of the most influential voices of the '80s rock scene in NYC, still flexing their punk-funk, power-pop, and alt-rock sounds in the 2020s. Cynthia Sley and Pat Place, founding members of the pioneering no-wave post-punk band Bush Tetras, bring the punk-funk with R.B. Korbut and Steve Shelley. The Bongos, Richard Barone's Hoboken-based, guitar-driven power-pop quartet with Frank Giannini, James Mastro, and Rob Norris, are MTV-era hitmakers who've never stopped turning it up. Tape Hiss has been known to feature the music of composer Arthur Russell and music from their shared experiences. Band members Ernie Brooks (Modern Lovers, Arthur Russell), Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth), guitarist Peter Galub, keyboardist David Nagler, and trombonist/composer Peter Zummo (Lounge Lizards, Arthur Russell) kick off this epic night of rock.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | Mamma Mia! (2008): Abba-Inspired Musical with Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan


The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group Abba. Director: Phyllida Lloyd Stars: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried 108 min. Starts at sundown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:55 pm
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Play | As You Like It: A Musical Production of Shakespeare's Comedy


Public Works' acclaimed musical production of As You Like It brings together its diverse ensemble of both professional actors and community members from across New York. Adapted by Shaina Taub and Director of Public Works Laurie Woolery, featuring music and lyrics by Taub, this ambitious work of participatory theater has been hailed as "thrilling & terrifically vital" by The New York Times. Forced from their homes, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind, and niece Celia are banished to the Forest of Arden. There, they discover a community of acceptance and transformational love, where all are welcomed and embraced. Laurie Woolery directs this magical adaptation of a beloved classic.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Ghostbusters (1984): Sci-Fi Comedy with Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd


Three former parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service. Director: Ivan Reitman Stars: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver 105 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | Summer of Soul (2021): Oscar-Winning Concert Film with Stevie Wonder, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight, and More


Over the course of six weeks during the summer of 1969, the extraordinary Harlem Cultural Festival took place at what is today Marcus Garvey Park. Performers included Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, B.B. King, Abbey Lincoln, Mahalia Jackson, and others. In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson presents this powerful and transporting documentary. Part music film, part historical record, Summer of Soul captures the creative energy and defiance of Black music and culture at a time when "revolution was in the air."
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Comedy Club | Garden Comedy Show


Amazing comedians to help raise awareness to save the garden.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Chopin and More at a Landmark Venue

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