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21 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, February 8, 2026

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Museums | Sunday Fun at an Iconic Art Museum


Enjoy a full day of art and inspiration on the second Sunday of every month! Explore exhibitions, join family-friendly artmaking activities inspired by works on view, listen to storytimes presented by The New York Public Library, take part in guided tours, and soak in stunning city views.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:30 am
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Museums | Family Art-Making and Gallery Activities


Spend your Sunday at a museum with free talks, art-making workshops, storytimes, and family gallery tours. Designed for visitors of all ages, these Sunday sessions offer a welcoming space to explore art and creativity together. 
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.
   Queens, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Museums | Sunday at a Unique Art Museum


Candid, genuine, and unexpected, this is New York City's only museum dedicated to folk & self-taught artists. The Museum celebrates the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. The museum's collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent--from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, the museum's mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
11:30 am
free, no reservation required

Park Walk | Women's Walk in the Park


This group brings together women from all walks of life to bond, exercise, and embrace the beauty of their surroundings. Hundreds of women of all different ages and backgrounds meet to simply go for a walk in Central Park. About 80% of the women show up alone, so feel free to give it a try! Walk locations sometimes change, so make sure to check the group's Instagram page @citygirlswhowalk stories the day before and on Sunday to confirm the meet/walk spot. You are welcome to bring your leashed dog.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Afternoon Bach


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:20 pm
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Performance | Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812: Electro-Pop Musical Adaptation of War and Peace Section


There's a war going on out there somewhere, but behind the walls of New York City's premier social club, everyone celebrates the arrival of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 for one weekend only. With chandeliers and caviar, the war can't touch anyone here. From the celebrated, award-winning composer Dave Malloy, this electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace is a sweeping story of love, redemption, and scandal. Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiance from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. Written by Dave Malloy. Directed by Emilio Cerci. Cast: Michael Caizzi, Marcus Cruz-Santiago, Christian Leigh, Felicia Josey, Maura Dempsey. Please be advised that this production includes the following content: Sounds of gunshots and abstracted violence.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Brass Ensemble Works (In Person AND Online!)


Manhattan School of Music's Camerata Nova Brass Ensemble performs a series of pieces, conducted by John Sheppard.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Author Reading | Deborah Burke Shares Her New Novel, Mean Higher High Water


Writer Deborah Burke reads from her new book, Mean Higher High Water. Synopsis: A climate-steeped fairytale for anyone haunted by the future. Humans are excellent at finding ways to adapt—but not everyone is going to be very happy about it. For Nia, an aging, sharp-tongued forager with a grief problem, survival means finding someone to blame.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Exploring Immigrant Life and Feminist Vision in Hester Street

 Exploring Immigrant Life and Feminist Vision in Hester Street (Online!) 


Dr. Julia Wagner discusses her new book, Hester Street, the first to focus exclusively on Joan Micklin Silver’s groundbreaking 1975 film. Marking the film’s 50th anniversary, the talk explores its portrayal of Jewish immigrant life, feminist storytelling, and Yiddish culture, offering fresh insights into a landmark of American cinema.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Book Signing | Jess X. Snow Shares Their New Book, We Always Had Wings


Enjoy a meet-and-greet and book signing with Jess X. Snow, introducing their new book, We Always Had Wings. A stunning, mythology-inspired ode to the places and people who came before us as a girl embarks on her first visit to her mother's hometown in China for the Lunar New Year. Jess X. Snow is a non-binary Asian Canadian artist, film director, and Pushcart-nominated poet whose work explores migration, surrealism, environmental justice, and intimacies across cultures and species. Their short films have screened in dozens of festivals across five continents.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Stories That Shaped a Storied Manhattan Neighborhood


Walk through a historic stretch of Manhattan that traces the people, places, and stories that helped define the neighborhood's cultural legacy. Led by a longtime local historian, the walk reveals where notable figures lived and worked, sharing little-known anecdotes that illuminate why this area remains such a vital part of the city's history.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Classical Music | Viola Works by Hindemith, Robert Schumann, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Violist Laura Liu performs a series of works by composers from various musical periods. Program: Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber (1644-1704) Passacaglia Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Marchenbilder, Op. 113 Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) Three Madrigals William Bergsma (1921-1994) Fantastic Variations on a Theme from Tristan Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 11, No. 4
   Manhattan, New York, NY
2:00 pm
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Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Classical Music | Concerto Competition Winners' Concert


Rising star soloists from Special Music School and Lucy Moses School perform music with an orchestra.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
4:30 pm
tickets required, donations...

Classical Music | Cello Works by Fauré & More (In Person AND Online!)


Cellist Martha Sprague performs a series of pieces by composers from the Romantic period through today. Program: Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Cello Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 117 Arseniy Gusev (1998-) Elegy Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) Cello Sonata No. 1, H.277
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt, & More


Enjoy Mannes' piano musicians' performance of works by Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Liszt, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Ligeti, and Glass.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
7:30 pm
free, registration required

Concert | Live Acoustic Evening


Enjoy an evening of live acoustic music with Erika Leigh.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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