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18 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, February 15, 2026

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free events nyc Lunar New Year Celebration with Lion Dances and Family Activities
free events nyc Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions
free events nyc Women's Walk in the Park
free events nyc Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
free events nyc Piano Works by Couperin, Messiaen, Debussy, & More
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Museums | Sunday at Pop Culture/Art Museum


Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum explores the enormous impact of posters on society and culture, and how they have been adapted to contemporary use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it provides a space for inquiry for all those interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the aim of improving design literacy among the general public. Works explore: mass communication and persuasion the intersection of art and commerce control of the public domain
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 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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Festival | Lunar New Year Celebration with Lion Dances and Family Activities


Kick off Lunar New Year with a day of family-friendly festivities, including multiple lion dance performances, hands-on maritime-inspired crafts, and special photo opportunities. Explore the museum galleries, watch the lions parade and perform, and make your own festive Lion Chain to take home.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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
11:00 am
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required

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
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11:30 am
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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
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Metalsmithing: The Art Behind the Objects


Discover how works of art were made through hands-on demonstrations that highlight tools, materials, and historical techniques. Educators, conservators, and artists lead interactive sessions that invite visitors of all ages to explore craft, process, and experimentation. Demonstrations repeat every 30 minutes, offering opportunities for conversation and close engagement throughout the afternoon.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Could You Patent the Sun?: Drama Inspired by the Life of Jonas Salk (Polio Vaccine Inventor)


This play explores the life and legacy of Dr. Jonas Salk, the visionary scientist who developed the polio vaccine and who famously refused to patent it, believing that life-saving knowledge should belong to everyone. With minimal staging and maximum impact, Galinsky fuses humor, grit, and heart to embody Salk as both a man and a mirror for our times. The 55-minute performance is an intimate theatrical experience that raises timely questions about science, compassion, innovation, and the human spirit: Who owns knowledge? Who profits from discovery? And what happens when compassion, not profit, drives innovation? Written by Robert Galinsky. Directed by Cory Michael Herman
   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
2:00 pm
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Musical | True Love Never Did Run Smooth: An Operetta of Shakespearean Songs


Enjoy Shakespeare's songs brought to life in a beautiful quartet. An hour of music and Shakespeare filled with love, heartbreak, and hope. Shakespeare alludes to or includes the text of well over one hundred songs in his works. Music was an integral part of Elizabethan life, as it is today. London publishers were constantly producing broadside ballads, madrigals, and consort pieces, and most educated people could read music and play a tune on a recorder, lute, or viola da gamba. Performers: Laura Whittenberger, Soprano Anna Willson, Soprano Alex Lyons, Tenor, Recorders Garald Farnham, Baritone, Lutes
   Manhattan, New York, NY
4:00 pm
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Workshop | Creative Writing Session: Practice the Craft


Become a better writer! Sutiable for all levels. Writing exercises Personal attention Peer Workshop Guest Lectures
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 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 | NYT -Celebrated Violinist Performs Baroque Works by J.S. Bach & More


Lauded performer Kelly Hall-Tompkins, celebrated by the New York Times as 2017 "New Yorker of the Year" presents solo violin works. Program: Melchior Vulpius (c. 1570-1615) Jesus sprach zu den Blinden J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Cantata 127 "Herr Jesu Christ, wahr' Mensch und Gott" Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) Meine Seele erhebt den Herrn J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: III. Gavottes I-II
   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
5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Baroque Organ Works by J.S. Bach & More in a Beautiful Church


Organist Aurelien Fillion performs three pieces by Baroque composers. Program: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Piece d'orgue, BWV 572 Johann Adam Reincken (1643-1722) An Wasserflussen Babylon Dietrich Buxtehude (c. 1637-1707) Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV 149 in G minor
   Manhattan, New York, NY
5:15 pm
free, donations welcome

Classical Music | Piano Works by Couperin, Messiaen, Debussy, & More


Enjoy music by Louis Couperin, Debussy, Takemitsu, Messiaen, and George Crumb--performed by Mannes pianists.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
7:30 pm
free, registration required

Classical Music | Piano Works by Emerging Composers


The annual Tutte le Corde festival celebrates the music of our times. Performers in the Piano Studies program premiere pieces written specifically for the occasion by students in Concert Composition. This year’s edition features works by Bea Carr, Andrew Dirgrius, Kristine Kemmer, Fiona Liu, Hinata Nakamura, Yash Pazhianur, and Ev Yu. Performers include Afamia Al-Dayaa, Malka Bobrove, Cici Fader, Yunhee Ko, Seiha Park, Sebin Son, and Kean Tong,
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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