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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 13, 2026?
50 free events take place on Saturday, June 13 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 June 13 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 June . 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 13, 2026?
50 free events take place on Saturday, June 13 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 June 13 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 June . 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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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
50 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, June 13, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
Workshop | Accessible, Grounding, & Deeply Restorative Yoga in the Park
Flow together and celebrate community through mindful movement with Yoga Sangraha. This is not a new style of yoga, but a gathering of timeless practices — accessible, grounding, and deeply restorative. Led with science and tradition at the heart, this class will guide you through a sequence of postures designed to balance, stabilize, and calm the body and mind. The word Sangraha means “a collection,” and this practice brings together postures and breathwork that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you leave feeling focused, connected, and at ease. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Discover One of Manhattan's Urban Farms: Taste Produce, Meet Wildlife, & More (Families & Individuals Welcome)
Drop in for exploration and projects for all ages in the vegetable farm! Both families and individuals encouraged to stop by. Learn about what's growing, taste some produce, and maybe even get your hands dirty! Explore the farm through some of the following options:
Volunteer alongside our farmers to care for the plants
Take our "Have a taste!" tour and try some new produce
Explore soil in the Dig Zone
Meet wildlife up close in the flower garden and the worm compost
Go on a scavenger hunt
And more!
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free
Free
Festival | Yoga Day on the Green: Workshops, Meditation, Art-Making, Food, & More
Experience a festival-style celebration of wellness. The day starts with a high energy yoga class with Tootsie Olan and concludes with a relaxing flow! There will also be activity tents (seated meditation with silent disco headphones, henna artists, mala bracelet making, mandala drawing and coloring, intention card and affirmation station) for guests to enjoy throughout the morning, either before, after, or between yoga classes. And a few food vendors will be on site so you can refuel after your workout. Schedule: 9:30am: Activity tents open 10am: First yoga class begins 11:15am: Second yoga class begins 12:30pm: Activity tents close Please bring a yoga mat or towel and water bottle.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free
Free
Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Parks
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Note: Spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Drawing in Nature
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of the park. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided or bring your own.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Kayaking on the East River
Glide along the water this summer in an East River embayment with a kayaking session! All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers -- life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Register for a 20-minute time slot. Please note this event is subject to change due to weather or other extenuating circumstances
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Romania Day Celebration
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! Discover a colorful mix of artisan goods, live entertainment, and educational activities. This lively outdoor event highlights the diversity and spirit of the neighborhood while supporting local nonprofits, merchant associations, and community organizations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Park Walk | A Stroll Through New York's Waterfront History
Explore this historic waterfront park, where centuries of New York history meet panoramic views, and where important landmarks, monuments, and beautiful perennial gardens create a uniquely New York landscape. Please arrive a few minutes early as the tour will begin right on time. Please note that tours will not happen in the rain -- we will do our best to alert you in advance, but sometimes the forecast changes suddenly! Please reach out if you have questions about the weather forecast and its impact on your reservation. Look for the tour guide holding up a sign with our blue "B" logo to identify themselves.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Festival | Arts & Culture Festival with Multi-Sensory Experiences, Performances, & Installations
The Big Umbrella Festival centers audiences by sharing unique approaches to multi-sensory, interactive, and engaging artistic experiences, designed with and for neurodiverse audiences. This summer, the celebrated festival returns as a day-long campus takeover full of relaxed spaces with multi-sensory experiences, performances, installations, and workshops specifically welcoming neurodivergent audiences and their families. Attendees have the ability to drop-in throughout the day, experiencing as much or as little as they'd like. This event includes an immersive performance of Steve Reich's The Four Sections by Paraorchestra; The Naughty Penguin, an interactive puppet performance created by Spellbound Theatre; salsa dancing for Deaf or Hard of Hearing led by Silent Rhythms; accessible dance experiences for all ages; performances by Thingumajig Theatre's roaming puppet duo The Flying Dodos; visual arts stations; numerous relaxed spaces; and more multi-sensory activities, performances, installations, and workshops. Each event is General Admission--first-come, first-served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Get in Shape: Dance Fitness Class for All Ages
Colorful outfits encouraged at this creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics! Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art
As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers 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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11:00 am
Free
Free
Festival | Literary & Comic Book Festival Celebrating Black Joy
Enjoy an all-day gathering in the heart of Harlem, bringing together literary programming and a Black Comic Book Festival to share stories, that helps make sense of the world, that expands what readers and writers believe is possible, and that speaks truthfully to who we are and where we come from. The day features author talks, panels, a cosplay showcase, marketplace, and a block party to close it all out. Black joy and intellectual life belongs in public—on the street, free, and alive!
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Concert | Percussion Masterclass & Chamber Performances
Enjoy a dynamic masterclass with a Guest Artist, and a percussion ensemble performance with music school students, culminating in a collaborative performance with music faculty Program: 11:00am – Masterclass with Guest Artist 12:00pm – Student Performances 1:00pm – Bloomingdale Percussion Faculty Performances
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Relaxing & Educational Fishing on the Hudson (Equipment Provided, All Ages)
At this Hudson River catch-and-release event, make a fish wish--you might just get a bite! Over 200 species of fish are found in the Hudson Rive. Anglers ages 5 and up are invited to participate at this program, with parental supervision required. The organizer team provides all the necessary equipment and an on-site fishing tutorial. Participation is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Beginners and experts alike are encouraged to join for a relaxing and educational experience at the water's edge.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Museums | Step into New York City's Golden Age of Magic
Enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City. This staff-led tour highlights key collectors and magicians connected to New York City from the 1870s to the 1930s. About the Exhibition: In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a surge of magicians refined their craft, reached wider audiences, and formed vibrant communities of practice--especially in New York City. This era became known as the Golden Age of Magic.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Park Walk | Get to Know the Trees of NYC
Nearly 3,500 trees make up this area of New York, providing essential benefits for visitors and all New Yorkers: they capture and remove pollution from the air, help mitigate climate change by absorbing and sequestering carbon dioxide, reduce runoff and other flooding during weather events, help cool our communities, and foster critical biodiversity. Join the nature team for guided tours and learn about the local vegetation. Note: these tours are held entirely outdoors. Please dress with the weather in mind.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Drop-In To Play New Video Games from All Over the World
Demi and the Fractured Dream: In this action adventure, play as Demi and venture through the wondrous world of Somnus. Tasked by a mysterious voice, you must destroy the legendary Accursed Beasts to save the world. Drifted: A paper airplane ventures into a vast world of darkness. Forever Ago: Following a tragic stroke of fate, Alfred embarks on a journey north in search of redemption. In this single-player road trip adventure, you'll travel to beautiful places, capture memories with your camera, meet interesting characters, and even make some new friends. Kidbash: Super Legend: A roguelike action-platformer that blends nostalgic gameplay with a character-rich story. You'll play as Kidbash, a hero stricken with amnesia, rediscovering your true identity and purpose while navigating vibrant landscapes of the O.D.D. and conquering challenging levels. Lofsong: Explore vast brutalist landscapes to uncover traces of meaning left in stone and sound, and build a bridge between what once was and what may still come. Rebounder: A kinetic platforming game set in the ink-stained pages of a vintage comic book. You play as a labourer running lines through an otherworldly worksite as things rattle apart. And more... Check out the linked website to explore all of the available games!
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century
This historic site honors the early life of a renowned American figure. The restored brownstone reflects late 19th-century architecture and offers insights into the family's daily life. Learn about various exhibits and artifacts that showcase the cultural and historical context of the era, providing a glimpse into the formative years of this visionary leader-to-be. This guided tour is first-come, first-served. It may reach capacity before your desired tour time, so please be sure to arrive early. Tour duration: 45 minutes. This tour takes place at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Try Your Hand at Mastering Complex Jigsaw Puzzles: Creativity & Collaboration
Puzzle People of NYC host an afternoon of community puzzling! Fellow jigsaw enthusiasts come together for a laid-back puzzle event where creativity meets collaboration! Work together with new friends to complete puzzles, take a relaxing break in the shade, and experience the simple joy of finding that perfect missing piece. Drop in and try your hand at piecing together complex puzzles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Afternoon Yoga Reset in the Park
This yoga class is designed to support the mental and physical health of our community through movement, mindfulness, and connection. The program offers a space to stretch, breathe, talk, and reset. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Park Walk | Get to Know the Trees of NYC
Nearly 3,500 trees make up this area of New York, providing essential benefits for visitors and all New Yorkers: they capture and remove pollution from the air, help mitigate climate change by absorbing and sequestering carbon dioxide, reduce runoff and other flooding during weather events, help cool our communities, and foster critical biodiversity. Join the nature team for guided tours and learn about the local vegetation. Note: these tours are held entirely outdoors. Please dress with the weather in mind.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Play New Games & Make New Friends
Play your favorite contemporary board games! Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Notes on a Scandal (2006): Psychological Drama Thriller with Judi Dench & Cate Blanchett
A riveting tale of a veteran high school teacher who discovers that a younger colleague is having an affair with a teenage student. Director: Richard Eyre Cast: Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Bill Nighy Judi Dench is a retired English actress. Widely considered one of Britain's greatest actresses, she is noted for her versatile roles on stage and screen. Dench has garnered various accolades throughout a career that spans seven decades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards, four British Academy Television Awards, six British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), and seven Olivier Awards. Australian actor and producer Cate Blanchett has received much recogniton, including two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, four Golden Globes, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She's also been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. Among her honors are the 2001 Australian Centenary Medal, and an appointment to the Companion of the Order of Australia. Both a film and stage actor, Blanchett has been in 20 theater productions.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999): Psychological Thriller with Star-Studded Cast
When a father asks Tom Ripley to bring his errant playboy son back home to America, Dickie and his beautiful expatriate girlfriend, Marge, never suspect the dangerous extremes to which Ripley will go to make their lifestyle his own. Director: Anthony Minghella Cast: Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jack Davenport
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
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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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Explore Collection Which Features Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and More
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
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Lecture & Medititation Session: Healing through Ritual
As part of the programming for Tuan Andrew Nguyen's artwork, The Light That Shines Through the Universe, enjoy a lecture and guided meditation experience. Through this combination of intellectual and contemplative practice, this event invites audiences to pause, reflect, and consider the artwork's historical and philosophical themes through both thought and experience. Featuring a lecture by Lama Justin von Bujdoss, this session explores the role of ritual practice and meditation in transforming grief, loss, and violence into resilience and collective care. Drawing connections between Buddhist traditions and contemporary social justice work, the session considers how ceremony, blessing, meditation, and performed rituals can support processes of healing. The lecture will be followed by a guided meditation by Jungwon Kim, a Zen practitioner of the Plum Village Tradition and the facilitator for Love Circle, a Brooklyn-based BIPOC sangha.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Listening Party: Celebrate KPop Band BTS's New Album (Make Zines, Connect with Other Fans, & More)
Celebrate BTS FESTA in true ARMY style as this event honors the South Korean boyband highly anticipated 2026 comeback tour and the release of their latest album, Arirang. Enjoy an afternoon dedicated to the music, memories, and creative legacy of BTS. Visitors can enjoy a curated listening party featuring fan favorites from past albums and new tracks from Arirang, take a hands-on workshop to design a BTS-inspired zine, trade your fan-made freebies, and learn practical tips for organizing and protecting your items so they can be cherished for years to come. This FESTA celebration is all about community, creativity, and commemorating how far BTS and ARMY have come. Connect with fellow fans, create something meaningful, and celebrate the beginning of a powerful new era!
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Live Medieval Combat in a Major New York Park
See knights in full armor battle it out in the heart of Manhattan. Watch the performers bring medieval history to life with live-action combat, community fun, and outdoor excitement. Bring a picnic blanket and snacks, grab something on-site, and enjoy an afternoon outside.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Open Studios | Meet 3 Museum Artists-in-Residence & See What They're Working On
This museum's 2026 artists in residence, Derriann Pharr, Simonette Quamina, and Taylor Simmons, open their studios to the public. Visitors are invited to meet the artists and be among the first to view their works in progress. Derriann Pharr is an interdisciplinary artist who uses an array of media to investigate intersections of identity, safe spaces, memory, and abjection of the human body. Simonette Quamina's diverse upbringing is constantly woven into the narratives of her work through the reconstruction of personal and collective histories. Taylor Simmons’s paintings, prints, and drawings incorporate hazy fluorescent depictions of everyday life, forming an archive of compulsively collated imagery. His layered compositions, distinct for their neon-colored palette and balance of acrylic, oil, airbrush, and wax, slip between figuration and abstraction and specificity and ambiguity.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Music on the Water: Piano Trio Works by Haydn, Beethoven, & Felix Mendelssohn
Mark Peskanov, violin, Edward Arron, cello, and Jeewon Park, piano. Program: Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Piano Trio No. 39 in G Major (“Gypsy”) Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49 Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 (“Archduke”)
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Roller Dance Social in a Park with Live DJ
Get ready to roll into the excitement at an outdoor skate circle. With live DJs spinning the tunes, is as much fun to watch as it is to join! Whether you're a seasoned skater or just starting out, bring your own skates and get ready to groove with roller dancing. All skill levels are welcome. This is a family-friendly atmosphere perfect for all ages. Children under 14 must wear helmets for safety.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:45 pm
Free
Free
Galleries | Durational Pedagogies: Intimate, Speculative, & Expansive Works Exploring Temporality
The exhibition presentation introduces new works developed over the course of a yearlong artistic fellowship, including installations, texts, performances, and research-based projects shaped through sustained engagement with site and duration. These works offer a range of intimate, speculative, and expansive responses to questions that guided the artists' inquiry: How do constructions of time shape creative and pedagogical practice? What emerges when we attune ourselves to temporality—its rhythms, ruptures, and accumulations?
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Juneteenth Rhythms of the Black Diaspora: Music and Dance Celebration
Celebrate the 6th Annual Juneteenth Black Music and Dance Celebration with an afternoon of live performances honoring Black musical traditions and artistic innovation. This outdoor festival features performances by Mumu Fresh, Nabate Isles, and En Motion’s Electric Miles Tribute Project, as well as the relaunch of the historic gospel quartet Southern Sons of South Carolina.
The program also includes dance performances curated by Sekou McMiller, blending music, movement, jazz fusion, gospel, and hip-hop in a vibrant community celebration of Black culture and creativity.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Outdoor Acting and Stage Combat Basics Intensive with Hudson Classical Theater Company
Learn the basics of acting and stage combat. This robust actors' workout, led by Resident Artists from Hudson Classical Theater Company in the disciplines of acting, voice production, and combat, is held in an outdoor performance space. All experience levels welcome. Open to ages 13+.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Death Cafe Discussion Group
An informal, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. The purpose of Death Cafe is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
Free
Free
Party | Family Culture Day in the Park: Pop, Hip-Hop, & Afrobeats Music, Storytelling, Dancing, & more
Partake in an eclectic afternoon of family fun, culture, and music. Multigenerational crowd-pleaser DJ Marc Bars spins an adventurous mix of pop, hip-hop, and classic party anthems. The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music presents talented local players as accompaniment to a bilingual live reading of Katie Yamasaki's picture book, Mural Island. Godfathers of the Brooklyn Afrobeat scene, Antibalas will get the whole family dancing, closing out the evening with their infectious horn-driven jams. Please note: RSVPing helps you stay up-to-date on show info, but does not guarantee entry. Entry is first come first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Night Shift: Solo Photography Exhibition Documenting NYC's Interplay of Grit & Magic
Photographer Ryan McGinley turns his lens back towards the city that never sleeps to present his newest body of work, Night Shift. The project recodes the aesthetics of his early practice–the raw, energetic spontaneity of nude bodies traversing the American landscape–to arrive at the endless possibilities of a nocturnal New York in a brave new world. Night Shift weaves unique historical threads into the fabric of now, moving from the daydreaming pastures to the realities of a concrete paradise. Shot between 9pm and 5am through Spring into Winter 2025, the series captures all five boroughs - east to west, up to down. Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Employing a slow shutter, long lens, and radio flash, McGinley creates luminous, hallucinatory scenes in which bodies and city become one. Night Shift oscillates between post-apocalyptic and satirical song, as the iconically idiosyncratic landmarks emerge as their own subjects throughout the series, including the K Bridge, Fort Greene Park, Lincoln Center, the Angel of the Waters at Bethesda Fountain, and an abstracted Cyclone on Coney Island. Bicycles, bodegas, sanitation trucks, and staircases become props to the interplay of grit and magic that is McGinley’s New York. “This is my poem to New York City,” says McGinley. “A place where the rare quietness of the city can reveal itself as a playground for a body in motion.”
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Dancing | Tango Dancing in the Park, All Levels Welcome
Local and international dancers and spectators meet for an unforgettable evening. The atmosphere is casual, inviting everyone to enjoy the music, the dance, and the romantic setting of the park at sunset. It's an experience you won't want to miss! Beginner lessons start around 7:00 PM, open to all. All levels welcome, from beginners to experts. No partner needed. The dance floor is paved with stones, so wear comfortable shoes. Chalk is provided to make shoes more slippery for easier dancing. In case of rain, the event is moved to a location available at the link provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Play | Uncle Vanya Under the Stars: Chekhov's Tragicomedy of Longing and Regret
Be part of the audience for Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, in Geoffrey Horne's translation, at a free, open-air theatrical production. Marking the company's 10th season, the performance unfolds as a darkly comic exploration of longing, frustration, and unrealized lives, staged in an immersive outdoor setting that emphasizes intimacy, atmosphere, and live presence.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Play | Chekhov's Uncle Vanya: Realist Family Drama in the Park
Life for Vanya, his mother, and Sonya, his niece, is disrupted when Sonya's father, Professor Serebryakov, and his beautiful young wife, Yelena, return to the estate. Deep feelings and passions begin to surface, which only become more intense with the arrival of the handsome Dr. Astrov. Written by Anton Chekhov. Directed by Joseph Hamel. Cushions will be provided to sit on the stairs of the monument. There is very limited room if you bring your own chair. Please arrive no later than 6:20pm. There will be no late seating.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Screening | The Short History of the Long Road (2019): Drama with Sabrina Carpenter (+ Director Q&A)
For teenage Nola, home is the open road with her self-reliant father and their trusty van, two nomads against the world. When Nola's rootless existence is turned upside-down, she realizes that life as an outsider might not be her only choice. Director: Ani Simon-Kennedy Cast: Sabrina Carpenter, Steven Ogg, Danny Trejo, Maggie Siff, Rusty Schwimmer Following the screening: A Q&A with director Ani Simon-Kennedy and Producer & DP Cailin Yatsko
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Jazz | Flamenco Musician Brings Overlooked Gems to the Stage
A virtuosic flamenco guitarist, vocalist, and composer, Jackson Scott Walter brings a global perspective to the stage, shaped by extensive touring across Europe, Russia, the Middle East, India, the United States, and South America. Now based in New York City, he has become a dynamic presence on the trad jazz scene, resurrecting overlooked gems from the Great American Songbook alongside world-class collaborators from New Orleans and South America. Prior to his arrival in New York, Jackson spent eight years in London as the frontman of the group Mano de Dios, honing a sound that bridges tradition, improvisation, and international influence.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Scandinavian Gems for Chamber Orchestra
Enjoy a beautiful program of musical treasures from Scandinavia. Scandia's music director Dorrit Matson will lead the Scandia Chamber Orchestra in a performance featuring Northern European composers. Lisa Hansen will be the soloist in the "Flute Concerto" by Swedish Baroque composer Johan Helmich Roman. A newly commissioned work by Danish composer Josefine Opsahl, titled All we know is that it Radiates will be performed in New York for the second time. Another contemporary piece on the program is created by Scandia's composer in residence, Frank Foerster and titled The Eagles of Inwood Hill. The program also includes music by Danish Romantic composer Niels W. Gade. The great Swedish composer Lars-Erik Larsson will be honored with a performance of his Gustaviansk Svit, which represents the Neo-Baroque style. Both Josefine Opsahl and Frank Foerster will be present and will introduce their compositions.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Play | Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Live in the Park
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, directed by Stephen Burdman, is presented outdoors in a free, open-air production. The play examines the fragile balance between loyalty and ambition as a group of senators conspires to prevent a feared tyranny, only to unleash unrest and instability. As alliances fracture and public tensions rise, Shakespeare's exploration of power, persuasion, and responsibility unfolds with striking contemporary relevance. Note: The audience moves and follows the actors 5-6 times during the performance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Play | Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: Broadway & Film Actors in a Timeless Tale of Starcrossed Lovers
Never was there a story of more woe, or more romance, than the Bard's timeless tale of two young lovers from warring families. As the Montagues and Capulets are torn apart by ideology and simmering violence spills into the streets of the border town of Verona, Romeo and Juliet dare to defy a world determined to keep them apart. In this bold new staging, the play unfolds in English, but Romeo and Juliet speak to one another in Spanish, a language reserved only for their shared world. Don't miss this thrilling new production, essential viewing for lovers of Shakespeare, theater, and the enduring power of love itself. Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Saheem Ali Cast: Ra'Mya Latiah Aikens, Sergio Mauritz Ang (TV: Crutch, Law & Order: SVU), Daniel Bravo Hernandez (Broadway: Romeo + Juliet), Reece dos Santos, Caleb Joshua Eberhardt (Broadway: An Enemy of the People, Choir Boy), Glenn Fleshler (Broadway: Good Night, and Good Luck, Death of a Salesman, Arcadia, Guys and Dolls, Spring Awakening; Film: Joker, A Most Violent Year; TV: Billions, Barry, True Detective, Boardwalk Empire), Francis Jue (Tony, Outer Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel, and Obie Awards for Yellow Face)
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Dancing | Silent Disco: Globally Inspired DJ Set with Future Rootz
Chicago-based Latine DJ collective Future Rootz creates multidisciplinary, intersectional work that transcends the expected. Their globally inspired DJ set centers around the concept of "sonic unity worldwide," highlighting music that travels from north to south, east to west, and back again. From Afro-Latin, African, and Far East beats, to tropical bass, psychedelia, and more, Future Rootz's DJs Sound Culture, Afroqbano, and Slomo share an eclectic, impassioned set. Discover connections between cultures, communities, and continents--all under the stars! Amplified DJ set at 8:30 pm Silent Disco at 10:00 pm 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 for all.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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