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19 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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free events nyc Sunday at a Unique Art Museum
free events nyc Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
free events nyc Paul Taylor's Showcase
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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
10:30 am
free, tickets required

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 | 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

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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12:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, 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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Party | Book Swap Weekend


Bring your books! Bring your friends! Bring a tote bag and take some books to go!
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Dance Performance | Paul Taylor’s Community Showcase


Experience the Paul Taylor Dance Company in a dynamic afternoon of modern dance, featuring both lyrical, expressive movement and energetic, rhythm-driven choreography. These performances showcase the Company’s signature blend of athleticism, precision, and storytelling through motion.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 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
free, 1 drink...

Concert | Community Choral Performance Featuring Contemporary Experimental Music


This community-based choral project convenes hundreds of participants for a large-scale public performance. Featuring original music and text, the work combines choral composition with experimental and nontraditional musical elements. Designed as both a participatory and performative event, the project emphasizes collective voice, collaboration, and contemporary approaches to public music-making.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Classical Music | String Quartet Works


Enjoy the final concert of musicians with the Robert Mann String Quartet Institute, directed by Nicholas Mann.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Dance Performance | BREAKIN' NYC! High-Energy Dance: Step, Street, House Styles and More (Open Rehearsal)


Experience the pulse of Hip Hop culture like never before in this electrifying show. BREAKIN' NYC takes you on a high-energy journey through the culture of Hip-Hop and Street Style dancers -- featuring Breaking, Lite Feet, Popping, Locking, House, Step, and more-- all brought to life by dynamic performers.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
3:00 pm
free, reservation required

Workshop | Memoir Writing with Gotham Writers


Participate in a writing workshop to learn memoir writing with Gotham Writers, led by memoirist Cullen Thomas. Every life holds many tales. Whether your life is wildly unconventional or relatively normal, there’s bound to be something fascinating about it. To make readers care, your memoir must be told with the finesse of fiction. In this one-hour workshop, Gotham Memoir teacher Cullen Thomas will walk you through techniques for bringing your experiences to the page. Whether you seek to write essay-length pieces or a book, ypu'll learn how to best tell the stories from your life. About the instructor: Cullen Thomas is the author of the memoir Brother One Cell. His nonfiction has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, the Washington Post, The Daily Beast, Salon, The Rumpus, Penthouse, and more. He has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and the National Geographic channel, and he has taught at NYU.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Paul Taylor's Showcase


Experience the Paul Taylor Dance Company in a dynamic afternoon of modern dance, featuring both lyrical, expressive movement and energetic, rhythm-driven choreography. These performances showcase the Company's signature blend of athleticism, precision, and storytelling through motion.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
3:00 pm
registration required, includes...

Museums | Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum


Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more. Tickets for Pay-What-You-Wish hours are available online only and released at 10 am the morning of the event.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
4:00 pm
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...

Workshop | Learn To Play Mah Jongg with Bonnie Tchapraste


Learn to play Mah Jongg or enjoy open play!  All experience levels welcome. A fixture of New York’s social and cultural scene, Bonnie Tchapraste has redefined Mah Jongg for a modern audience. Through Bonnie’s Mah Jongg Table, she has brought the game back into the spotlight, infusing this classic pastime with new life through her passion, thoughtful instruction, and signature warmth. Engaging players of all ages, Bonnie curates experiences that feel both timeless and contemporary. She has been featured on PIX11 and hosts monthly Mah Jongg sessions at Superfly Dispensary. Bonnie is delighted to share her craft and love of the game with discerning audiences across New York.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Classical Music | Weekend 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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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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Master Class | Grammy-Winning Musician & Conductor Teaches the Ins & Outs of Music Mastery


Grammy-winning violinist, violaist, conductor, and music educator Jaime Laredo--who has played with or conducted some of the leading symphony orchestras in the world--provides wisdom on his craft. Featuring ChamberFest ensembles performing selections from: Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47 Paul Schoenfeld (1947-2024) Cafe Music Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, K. 478 Please note, capacity is limited and will be filled first-come, first-served.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Acoustic Music Evening


Acoustic music performance by Patty Keough.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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