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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 5, 2025?

54 free events take place on Friday, December 5 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 5 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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54 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, December 5, 2025

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Editor's Picks

free events nyc Asian Art and Culture Museum
free events nyc The Count of Monte Cristo (2024): French Historical Action Adventure Film
free events nyc Award-Winning Musician Hosts Spiritual Song Circle & Dance party
free events nyc Champions of the Golden Valley (2024): Award-Winning Documentary about Ski Culture
free events nyc Piano Works by J.S. Bach, Chopin, Schubert, & More
free events nyc Fall 2025 Dance Production with Multiple Choreographers
free events nyc Winter World and Jazz Music Fest: Bluegrass Ensemble
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Workshop | Morning Tai Chi


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Morning Tai Chi

Museums | Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum


Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum examines the significant influence of posters on society and culture, and how they are adapted for modern use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it offers a space for inquiry for anyone interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the goal of enhancing design literacy among the general public. Works explore: mass communication and persuasion the intersection of art and commerce control of the public domain
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum

Workshop | Adult Zumba


Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Adult Zumba

Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum


The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. 2 pm: guided tour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
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Museumss, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Asian Art and Culture Museum

Museums | Design Museum and Sculpture Garden


The museum was designed and created in 1980's by one of the twentieth century's most important landscape architects and designers. It serves to preserve the legacy of the artist by showcasing his creations: sculptures, furniture pieces, lighting designs, ceramics, architecture, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Design Museum and Sculpture Garden

Workshop | Clay Sculpture Lesson (Part 1)


Participants will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and start hand-building their own unique sculptures using all sorts of fun tools and techniques. Whether you follow our playful prompts or go totally freestyle, you'll leave with something truly one-of-a-kind. In the first session, the group will work on hand-building sculptures using a variety of tools. All materials will be provided, including clay, wood tools, paints and brushes. No prior experience necessary, just bring your imagination!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Clay Sculpture Lesson (Part 1)

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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Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue

Film | Mickey 17 (2025): Sci-Fi Black Comedy with Robert Pattinson from Bong Joon Ho


During a human expedition to colonize space, Mickey 17, a so-called "expendable" employee, is sent to explore an ice planet. Director: Bong Joon Ho Cast: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo Bong Joon Ho is a South Korean filmmaker whose work is characterized by emphasis on social and class themes, genre-mixing, dark comedy, and sudden tone shifts. The recipient of numerous accolades, Bong has won three Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and five Asian Film Awards. In 2017, he was included on Metacritic's list of the 25 best film directors of the 21st century, and in 2020, he was listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time and among the Bloomberg 50. Two of his films have screened in competition at the Cannes Film Festival—Okja in 2017 and Parasite in 2019; the latter earned the Palme d'Or, which was a first for a South Korean film. Bong won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay, making Parasite the first non-English language film to win Best Picture. Robert Pattinson is an English actor whose filmography often sees him portraying eccentric characters across a diverse range of genres. Known for starring in both major studio productions and independent films, Pattinson's works have grossed over $4.7 billion worldwide. In 2010, Time included him in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and he was also featured in the Forbes Celebrity 100. He was praised for his performances in Cosmopolis (2012),The Lost City of Z (2016), Good Time (2017), High Life (2018) and The Lighthouse (2019). Pattinson then returned to big-budget mainstream cinema, starring in Tenet (2020) and portraying the titular superhero in The Batman (2022).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Mickey 17 (2025): Sci-Fi Black Comedy with Robert Pattinson from Bong Joon Ho

Film | The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019): Drama Film


A young man searches for home in the changing city that seems to have left him behind. Director: Joe Talbot Cast: Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Tichina Arnold, Rob Morgan, Mike Epps Short discussion to follow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019): Drama Film

Film | Water for Elephants (2011): Period Romantic Drama with Reese Witherspoon & Robert Pattinson


A handsome veterinary student falls for a married circus performer when their shared affections for an extraordinary elephant stir profound feelings of compassion within both of them. Adapted from author Sara Gruen's bestselling novel. Director: Francis Lawrence Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz, Hal Holbrook Reese Witherspoon is an American actress and producer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2006 and 2015, and Forbes listed her among the world's 100 most powerful women in 2019 and 2021. In 2021, Forbes named her the world's highest-paid actress, and in 2023, she was named one of the wealthiest celebrities in the U.S. with an estimated net worth of $440 million. Robert Pattinson is an English actor whose filmography often sees him portraying eccentric characters across a diverse range of genres. Known for starring in both major studio productions and independent films, Pattinson's works have grossed over $4.7 billion worldwide. In 2010, Time included him in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and he was also featured in the Forbes Celebrity 100. He was praised for his performances in Cosmopolis (2012), The Lost City of Z (2016), Good Time (2017), High Life (2018), and The Lighthouse (2019). Pattinson then returned to big-budget mainstream cinema, starring in Tenet (2020) and portraying the titular superhero in The Batman (2022).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Water for Elephants (2011): Period Romantic Drama with Reese Witherspoon & Robert Pattinson

Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends


Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends

Symposium | Visual Media and the Making of Political Narratives


This afternoon symposium brings together leading scholars and editors to examine how illustrated magazines have shaped public understanding of politics, race, and visual culture. Presentations explore subjects ranging from National Socialist photo propaganda and Spanish Civil War photo albums to the representation of Black women in mid-century publications and the early use of color in U.S. mass media. A roundtable with contemporary photo editors follows, concluding with a book signing and refreshments. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Symposiums, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Visual Media and the Making of Political Narratives

Film | The Amateur (2025): Action Thriller Starring Rami Malek


When his supervisors at the CIA refuse to take action after his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a decoder takes matters into his own hands. Director: James Hawes Cast: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Michael Stuhlbarg, Laurence Fishburne Rami Malek is an actor who gained recognition for portraying Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury in the biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), for which he won numerous accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Actor, becoming the first actor of Egyptian heritage to win in that category. He played computer hacker Elliot Alderson in the USA Network television series Mr. Robot (2015–2019), for which he received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, The Amateur (2025): Action Thriller Starring Rami Malek

Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)


This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Workshop | Learn to Play the Theremin: Hands-Free Electronic Music


Join a guided workshop with the NY Theremin Society and discover the unique art of playing the theremin. Invented in 1920 by Russian scientist Lev Termen, this pioneering electronic instrument produces sound through hand movements in the air, creating music without physical contact. Participants will explore its principles and play in a collaborative group setting, experiencing the magic of one of the earliest electronic instruments.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Learn to Play the Theremin: Hands-Free Electronic Music

Tour | Weekend Guided Museum Walk: Explore Art, History, and Collections


Join these guided tours every Friday and Saturday at 2 PM to explore a museum's history, special collections, and landmarked spaces. Led by educators, the tours last 45-60 minutes and provide an engaging introduction to the artworks and archives on view.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
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Tours, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Weekend Guided Museum Walk: Explore Art, History, and Collections

Classical Music | Clarinet Works by Brahms, Bernstein, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Anoush Takuhi Pogossian, clarinet, performs a series of pieces by composers of the Romantic and Modern musical eras. Program: Jörg Widmann (1973-) Three Shadow Dances Witold Lutosławski (1913-1994) Dance Preludes Reena Esmail (1983-) Jhula Jhule Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) Sonata for Clarinet and Piano Kaija Saariaho(1952-2023) Duft (Scent) Clara Schumann (1819–1896) (arr. Anoush Pogossian) Volkslied (Folksong) Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Clarinet Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 120 No. 1
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Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Clarinet Works by Brahms, Bernstein, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Tour | Curator Insights: The Modern Concrete Skyscraper


Join a guided gallery tour exploring the hidden history of concrete in tall buildings and why concrete, rather than steel, dominates contemporary skyscraper construction. The museum’s director leads tours and offers in-depth insights into the materials, design, and innovation behind modern high-rises.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tours, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Curator Insights: The Modern Concrete Skyscraper

Gallery Talk | Tokens of Love in Medieval Europe


Explore the surprising objects once exchanged as expressions of affection in medieval European courts. Museum experts offer fresh perspectives on select works, sharing new research and little-known histories from within the collection. Participants are invited to engage closely with the objects and ask questions throughout this focused, insider-led session. Note: Space is limited; first-come, first-served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Gallery Talks, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Tokens of Love in Medieval Europe

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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Dance Performances, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Reimagining the "Five Friends": Dance, Art, and Queer Histories

Museums | A Night of Live Music, Drinks & 5,000 Years of Art


Enjoy a stylish evening of art, live music, and engaging talks every Friday and Saturday night. From 5-9 PM, sip on drink specials, sample light fare, and take in the museum's vast collection spanning millennia. Grab a friend, a partner, or come solo--this after-hours experience offers something for everyone.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, A Night of Live Music, Drinks & 5,000 Years of Art

Museums | American History and Artifact Collections


Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, American History and Artifact Collections

Museums | Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum


This museum is an assemblage of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints inside a historic building. Registration opens 7 days in advance & does sell out.
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Museumss, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum

Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum


Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.
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Museumss, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum

Party | In the Glow of the Holidays: Neon Silent Disco


Kick off the holiday season with a festive neon glow silent disco! Choose your DJ channel, grab your glowing accessories, and dance the night away surrounded by sparkling lights and holiday cheer. With live DJs spinning upbeat sets, this celebration offers a vibrant mix of music, movement, and community spirit. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Partys, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, In the Glow of the Holidays: Neon Silent Disco

Museums | Japanese Art and Culture


The gallery showcases both traditional and contemporary Japanese art, including amine designs and theatrical production elements that evolved in the 17th century.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Japanese Art and Culture

Classical Music | Award-Winning Pianist Performs Mozart, Couperin, J.S. Bach, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Baron Fenwick, piano, performs a series of pieces by composers of the Baroque and Classical musical periods. Program: François Couperin (1668-1733) Prelude in D Minor J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Prelude in C Major from the Well-Tempered Clavier, BWV 846 Domenico Alberti (1710-1740) Sonata Op. 1, No. 4, in G Minor Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Sonata in F Major, K. 332
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Award-Winning Pianist Performs Mozart, Couperin, J.S. Bach, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Classical Music | Chamber Music Festival Performances


Enjoy a weekend of stunning live performances! Enjoy beautiful music and talented musicians in an intimate setting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Chamber Music Festival Performances

Museums | Friday Evening at the Art Museum


This special, all-ages evening celebrates the art and the city. Explore in the galleries, get creative with drop-in drawing sessions, and see a film in the theaters. Museum stores and cafe will be open, too, so you can grab a bite, get drinks, or shop for unique design objects. Free for New York State residents but must be reserved in advance (up to two adults), and are subject to availability and proof of residency. Tickets are released one week in advance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Friday Evening at the Art Museum

Workshop | Live Portrait Painting Demo with Renowned Artist


Acclaimed oil portraitist and American Artists Professional League Elected Artist Member Scott Nickerson will be conducting a live portrait painting demo of a model. In 1997 Scott began to share his knowledge and love of painting with his own students, teaching classes at several locations across Monmouth and Ocean Counties. When not teaching, Scott can be found working at his Long Branch Studio on commissioned portraits. His work is displayed worldwide in private and public collections, including universities and government agencies.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Live Portrait Painting Demo with Renowned Artist

Classical Music | Piano Works by Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Beethoven, & More


Enjoy an evening with pianist Gaston Frydman performing works by Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, Chopin, Beethoven, Ginastera, Szpilman, and Golijov. The program includes an intermission. Note: Entry is not guaranteed without presenting your ticket at least ten minutes before the start time. Registration opens November 28 at noon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
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Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Piano Works by Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Beethoven, & More

Classical Music | Viola Works by Beethoven, J.S. Bach, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Daniel Simmons, viola, performs a series of works by composers from various musical periods. Program: Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000) Chahagir for Solo Viola J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Violin Partita No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1006 (arr. viola) Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Romance No. 2 in F Major (arr. viola) Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Viola Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 5, No. 3 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Arpeggione Sonata, D. 821
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Viola Works by Beethoven, J.S. Bach, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Workshop | Dance Fitness: Full-Body Cardio Workout


Get your heart pumping with Dance Fitness, a fun and creative workout that blends dance and aerobics. Set to upbeat music with easy-to-follow steps, this class delivers a full-body cardio session while keeping the energy high and the experience enjoyable for all fitness levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screening | All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022): Biographical Documentary on Photographer/Artist Nan Goldin


This documentaryan intimate conversation on photography as both a public record of our times and a deeply personal form of testimony and witnessing. How can images and art challenge power, demand accountability, and shape collective memory? Director: Laura Poitras The screening will be followed by a conversation with photographer Mohamed Sadek.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screenings, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022): Biographical Documentary on Photographer/Artist Nan Goldin

Screening | The Count of Monte Cristo (2024): French Historical Action Adventure Film


Betrayed by his friends and convicted by a corrupt magistrate, the sailor Edmond Dantes is condemned to life imprisonment; upon his escape, he obtains a sizeable fortune and returns to France disguised as the "Count of Monte Cristo," an identity through which he plans to exact vengeance on those who ruined him. Directors: Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patelliere Cast: Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon, Anais Demoustier, Anamaria Vartolomei, Laurent Lafitte In French with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Screenings, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, The Count of Monte Cristo (2024): French Historical Action Adventure Film

Workshop | Drawing with Live Music: Inspired by Abstract Compostions 


Explore the collection through creative drawing challenges led by expert teaching artists. This interactive session invites you to respond to the rhythmic, abstract compositions of George Morrison while learning gestural mark-making techniques. Create your own abstract expressionist sketch to live musical accompaniment. Materials are provided (personal sketchbooks welcome), with pencils as the only permitted tool in the galleries. 
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Workshops, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Drawing with Live Music: Inspired by Abstract Compostions&nbsp;

Classical Music | Romantic & Modern Ensemble Works


Amber Ginmi Scherer, piano, Kerrigan Bigelow, voice, Marcus Stevenson, viola, and Sahana Shravan, violin, perform a series of pieces by Romantic and Modern composers. Program: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Haugtussa William Grant Still (1895-1978) Suite for Violin and Piano Margaret Bonds (1913-1972) From Four Songs (Edna St. Vincent Millay): What Lips My Lips Have Kissed Charles Griffes (1884-1920) From Three Poems of Fiona MacLeod: Thy Dark Eyes to Mine Arnold Bax (1883-1953) Viola Sonata
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Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Romantic & Modern Ensemble Works

Opening Reception | Sculptural Abstractions and Textural Play in Material Witness


This exhibition brings together fifteen artists whose works explore the tactile language of material and form. The collection highlights how contemporary abstraction transforms texture, surface, and structure into sites of meaning and memory. Featuring sculptures, assemblages, and mixed-media works by several artists, the show celebrates experimentation across material boundaries.
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Opening Receptions, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Sculptural Abstractions and Textural Play in Material Witness

Concert | Winter World and Jazz Music Fest: Arab Music Ensemble


Enjoy a concert from Columbia University's Arab Music Ensemble. The Columbia Arab Music Ensemble (CAME) is a performance ensemble devoted to vocal and instrumental music from the Arab region. The group's repertoire includes songs and instrumental pieces from folk, popular, and classical genres of the region, emphasizing Maqam structure, rhythm cycles, genres, performance practices, and poetic content.
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Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Winter World and Jazz Music Fest: Arab Music Ensemble

Discussion | Learn about the Legacy of NYC's Famous Restaurant: Delmonico's


Max Tucci, author of The Delmonico Way and a third-generation partner, joins Carl Raymond of The Gilded Gentleman podcast to share stories of holiday feasts and the legacy of America's first great restaurant: Delmonico's. Welcome to Delmonico's--the legendary New York restaurant that once hosted presidents, celebrities, and the city's elite, including the Astors, Schermerhorns, and van Rensselaers. Known for its opulent "Patriarch Balls" and cuisine hailed by Harper's Weekly as "an agency of civilization," Delmonico's set the standard for fine dining. Make a reservation in the dining room to sample special Delmonico-themed dishes and cocktails.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Discussions, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Learn about the Legacy of NYC's Famous Restaurant: Delmonico's

Screening | Champions of the Golden Valley (2024): Award-Winning Documentary about Ski Culture


The film tells the remarkable true story of Alishah Farhang, a driven Afghan Olympic hopeful whose unfulfilled dream sparks a vibrant homegrown ski culture, bringing joy and hope to a new generation. Bringing together young athletes from villages across Afghanistan and utilizing makeshift wooden skis and secondhand gear, Farhang organizes a ski race like no other. The documentary showcases the power of sport to strengthen communities - and how resilience, community and sheer determination can create extraordinary change. One of the year's most decorated documentaries, the film has garnered 38 Jury Prizes and Audience Awards, including 17 Grand Prizes since its Tribeca premiere. Director: Ben Sturgulewski The event will be hosted by Brian Cox and Nicole Ansari, with a special appearance by Executive Producer and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai. Following the screening, Executive Producer and Tony and Emmy-nominated actor Arian Moayed will facilitate a discussion with Director Ben Sturgulewski and the filmmaking team.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screenings, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Champions of the Golden Valley (2024): Award-Winning Documentary about Ski Culture

Staged Reading | I, Mother – A Raw and Ruthless Look at Postpartum Life


Written by Nadya Menuhin and directed by Tara Ahmadinejad, I, Mother is devastating yet ruthlessly funny. This unflinching new play follows a woman’s journey through postpartum depression after a painful pregnancy, capturing the complexities of motherhood, recovery, and resilience with searing honesty.
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Staged Readings, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, I, Mother &ndash; A Raw and Ruthless Look at Postpartum Life

Concert | Award-Winning Musician Hosts Spiritual Song Circle & Dance party


Award-winning vocalist, composer, and cultural worker Imani Uzuri leads the Mosaic Sacred Song Circle and PraiseHouse Dance Party, a curated celebration of healing, communal singing, and joyous movement. The whole community is invited to join in: bring your voice, your tambourines, and wear your dancing shoes! The very special guest DJ will be announced soon. Uzuri composes, performs, and creates interdisciplinary works for theater, experimental opera, ritual performance, chorale, chamber ensemble, sound-art, and film. These projects often deal with themes of ancestral memory, magical realism, liminality, Black American vernacular culture, spirituality, and landscape. Uzuri has been commissioned by Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, The Ford Foundation, Harvard Fromm Players, and Chamber Music of America. She has also performed at international venues and festivals including Park Avenue Armory, Moldejazz Festival, and Carnegie Hall. 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
7:00 pm
Free
Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Award-Winning Musician Hosts Spiritual Song Circle & Dance party

Classical Music | Works by Mozart for Viola, Clarinet, & Piano


Hear the sublime trio Mozart composed for viola, clarinet, and piano. All-Mozart (1756-1791) Program: Rondo in A minor, K. 511 - 10 Sonata in B-flat, K. 570 Trio for Piano, Clarinet and Viola "Kegelstatt", K. 498
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Works by Mozart for Viola, Clarinet, & Piano

Classical Music | Piano Works by J.S. Bach, Chopin, Schubert, & More


Hear works by J.S. Bach, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Bartok, Robert Schumann, Schubert, Prokofiev, Piazzola, and Jorg Widmann -Zirkustanze with the Mannes Sounds Piano Cantabile: Dancing through Centuries program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Piano Works by J.S. Bach, Chopin, Schubert, & More
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Plays, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Romantic Comedy: Joy, Heartbreak and Everything in Between
7:30 pm
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Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Vivid Sonic Landscapes and Inventive Multimedia

Dance Performance | Well-known NYC Dance Company


Second Avenue Dance Company members perform their December concert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Dance Performances, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Well-known NYC Dance Company

Classical Music | Diverse Chamber Works


The pianists of NYU Steinhardt Program in Piano Studies perform a varied program featuring pieces for two pianos and chamber works with strings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Diverse Chamber Works
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Plays, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Drama: Memory, Survival, History

Dance Performance | Fall 2025 Dance Production with Multiple Choreographers


Watch Lang Dance's Fall 2025 production, with choreography performed by students of the Eugene Lang College Contemporary Dance Program. The event will feature works created by guest choreographer Tess Dworman and Lang faculty Rebecca Stenn, along with student-created work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free
Dance Performances, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Fall 2025 Dance Production with Multiple Choreographers

Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Brahms & More


The NYU Symphony presents Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 in F major, alongside a collaboration with the NYU Steinhardt Screen Scoring Program, featuring original film scores performed live. The concert will also feature Prism Rhapsody by Japanese composer and marimba player Keiko Abe.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Orchestral Works by Brahms & More

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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8:00 pm
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Dance Performances, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Reimagining the "Five Friends": Dance, Art, and Queer Histories

Concert | Winter World and Jazz Music Fest: Bluegrass Ensemble


Enjoy a winter concert from Columbia University's Bluegrass Ensemble. The Bluegrass ensemble introduces students to specific non-western and non-classical styles and cultures through active participation in group lessons and rehearsal.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
Free
Concerts, December 05, 2025, 12/05/2025, Winter World and Jazz Music Fest: Bluegrass Ensemble
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Concert | Vivid Sonic Landscapes and Inventive Multimedia

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