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52 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, June 26, 2026

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free events nyc Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum
free events nyc Comedy on the Pier with Tonight Show Performer
free events nyc NASA Artist-in-Residence Laurie Anderson Performs with Sexmob Jazz Quartet in the Park
free events nyc Silent Disco: All-Vinyl Salsa Set with DJ Bongohead
free events nyc The Case of the Stranger: Tony-Nominated Director's Song Cycle Exploring Identity, Migration, & Kinship
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Concert | Melanie Martinez LIVE, Alt-Pop Singer-Songwriter Outdoors


Get a fun start to your day with this performance from alt-pop singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez. Fans on the General Admission line will be admitted if space permits. It's advised that you arrive early to join the line. Generally, concerts happen rain or shine. Check-in for those with fan passes is at 5:15 a.m. The start time is approximate. Photo ID required for entry. Generally, concerts happen rain or shine.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Morning Yoga on the Plaza


Start your morning off balanced and refreshed with a yoga class led by local yoga instructors Mariah and Frances. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:30 am
free, no reservation required

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
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
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Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Golf


Today's Schedule: 10:00am - 2:00pm Golf PGA U.S. Open Women's Championship *Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Zumba Workout for All


Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:30 am
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Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum


The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. They typically have guided tours at 2 pm.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Celebrate the Start of Summer by Creating Your own Magnet


Join museum educators to celebrate the Summer Solstice by choosing an Indigenous sun design to decorate and take home as a magnet keepsake.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Festival | Food Festival with Local Vendors


New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back. Enjoy a variety of eats and treats from local vendors.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Clay Sculpture Lesson (Part 2)


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 part two of this sculpture workshop, the group will decorate our sculptures with paint. Come roll up your sleeves and let your imagination run wild as attendees glaze (paint) their creations from our first session to bring them to life!
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Film | Live By Night (2016): Action Drama Starring Ben Affleck


Taking fatherly advice is not in Joe Coughlin's nature. Instead, the WWI vet is a selfproclaimed anti-establishment outlaw, despite being the son of the Boston Police Deputy Superintendent. Joe's not all bad, though; in fact, he's not really bad enough for the life he's chosen. Unlike the gangsters he refuses to work for, he has a sense of justice and an open heart, and both work against him, leaving him vulnerable time and again--in business and in love. Director: Ben Affleck Cast: Ben Affleck, Elle Fanning, Brendan Gleeson, Chris Messina, Sienna Miller, Zoe Saldana, Chris Cooper Ben Affleck is an American actor and filmmaker who gained wide recognition when he and Matt Damon won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for writing Good Will Hunting (1997), which they also starred in. He established himself as a leading man in studio films. His accolades include two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globes.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Film | Polyester (1981): Satirical Black Comedy from John Waters


A suburban homemaker's world falls apart when she finds that her pornographer husband is serially unfaithful to her, her daughter is pregnant, and her son is suspected of being the foot-fetishist who's been breaking local women's feet. Director: John Waters Cast: Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson, Mary Garlington, Ken King, Mink Stole John Waters is a filmmaker, actor, writer, and artist. He rose to fame in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films. Waters wrote and directed the comedy film Hairspray (1988), which was later adapted into a hit Broadway musical and a 2007 musical film. His other films each contain elements of post-modern comedy and surrealism.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:30 pm
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Classical Music | Choral Work in a Beautiful Cathedral


The Glorious Choir of St. Mary's Mother of God Church, with organist Mark Pacoe. Program: John Rutter (1945-) Magnificat
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:45 pm
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Film | Close (2022): French Coming-of-Age Drama


Two thirteen-year-olds have always been incredibly close, but they drift apart after the intimacy of their relationship is questioned by schoolmates. An emotionally transformative and unforgettable portrait of the intersection of friendship and love, identity and independence, and heartbreak and healing. Director: Lukas Dhont Cast: Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele, Émilie Dequenne, Léa Drucker In French and Dutch with English subtitles.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Film | Searching (2018): Screenlife Mystery Thriller


After his teenage daughter goes missing, a desperate father tries to find clues on her laptop. Director: Aneesh Chaganty Cast: John Cho, Debra Messing
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Film | Wuthering Heights (2026): Romantic Period Drama with Margot Robbie


This new adaptation of Wuthering Heights strays from the source novel but captures the Brontë vibe in a highly stylized and erotic interpretaion. Director: Emerald Fennell Cast: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, Martin Clunes, Ewan Mitchell Margot Robbie is an Australian actress and producer. Known for her work in both blockbuster and independent films, she has received various awards and nominations, including nominations for two Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and five British Academy Film Awards. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2017 and she was ranked as one of the world's highest-paid actresses by Forbes in 2019.
   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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Workshop | Play Chess & Socialize


Sharpen your mind, meet new people, and enjoy this timeless game. Chess sets and timers are provided. Adults only.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Classical Music | Prize-Winning Youth Pianists Perform DIverse Works


See the remarkable winners of the 2026 Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition perform. 
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Screening | FiFA World Cup Watch Party on the Pier - Norway vs France & Senegal vs Iraq


Show up in your team colors and watch the World Cup in this dynamic, dramatic setting among the community. Multiple large screens will be set up throughout the Pier, with food, beverages, and merchandise available for purchase.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Inside Look at New Choreography (+ Dancer & Choreographer Q&A) at a Major NYC Venue


Peek inside the rehearsal room! Watch the Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company show new work, then enjoy a Q&A with the artists. Enjoy an intimate conversation about the creative process behind the company's newest work. Hear directly from the dancers about what drives and challenges them, and from choreographer Daniel Gwirtzman about the ideas shaping the work. Then it's your turn: ask questions, share your thoughts, and become part of the conversation. No stage. No distance. Just dance, up close. A rare chance to meet the art before it meets the stage.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
3:00 pm
free, tickets required

Dance Performance | MAJOR: Interdisciplinary Performance of Self-Discovery Inspired by Majorette Dance


Brooklyn-based dance, theater, and interdisciplinary artist Ogemdi Ude updates her celebrated work MAJOR for an outdoor space. The work explores the physicality and history of majorette dance—a fundamental relic of Black girlhood. Six Black femmes engage in majorette dance to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Experiments in improvised and verbatim language intertwine with a music score integrating Southern rap, horns, drumlines, and melodic R&B and soul by Lambkin.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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Party | Play New Games like Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC)


Curious about a board game or looking to try something new? The Games Hosts will be teaching how to play a wide range of fun board games. Many come to play the social deduction game, Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC).
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Discover the Art of the Postcard & Create Your Own


Postcard enthusiasts, also known as deltiologists, are welcome to this program! Writing and communicating with postcards is a longstanding tradition, still embraced by many today. Attend to write postcards inspired by suggested prompts, to swap postcards, and to discuss all topics postcard-related. There will be some limited supplies available but you may also bring your own to embellish a 4x6 card to write on. Postage stamps will not be provided at this program.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
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Museums | Friday Evening at the Famous 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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
5:30 pm
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Discussion | Pulitzer Prize- & Tony Award-Winning Writer Discusses His Broadway Play, Proof


Enjoy a special conversation with mathematician Alex Kontorovich and David Auburn, the award-winning playwright of Proof. Together, they will explore the intersections of mathematics, creativity, genius, discovery, and the enduring power of Auburn's celebrated play. This discussion offers a rare opportunity to hear from one of America's most acclaimed playwrights in conversation with one of today's most dynamic mathematical thinkers.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
5:30 pm
free, registration required

Opening Reception | In a Free State: Multi-Media Group Exhibition on This "Fraught Moment"


Experience the group exhibition, In a Free State, which brings together artworks by twenty-two artists working across media. For this exhibition, curators drew from their circle of close friends, connected with artists we have long admired, and reached out to younger voices that they are excited about. They looked for work that somehow gave them insight into this fraught moment, where the structures of trust—from the interpersonal to the political—have collapsed. Although the works in the exhibition were not all created in response to or during this precarious moment, each of them, and the practices that surround them, felt to the curators as a viable way to visualize and contend with a chaotic and alienating time. The breadth of this presentation channels the lyricism and poetry of painting, as well as a labyrinth of objects, curious textures, and moving images. Dark deities and monolithic figures coexist with urgent calls to action in a post-apocalyptic circuitry of politics and art. Earthy materials masquerade as protective metallic shells, and a search for power and sensuality ends in bodies pushed beyond the limit. The stakes for each artist in the show are different—some work in close proximity to war, some have families living in regions marked by upheaval and displacement, some are citizens in opposition to their governments, and some engage with the high costs of coping in a turbulent society—yet they all made us understand some aspect about the impossibility of this time. Running through the show are threads of absurd humor and morbid imagery, but inside these critical views of our human condition are sensorial wishes for things to be different, and a belief in our ability to imagine through making.  
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Love of Waters: Solo Painting Exhibition


Love of Waters is an exhibition of works by Haley Josephs.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Metamorphosis: Solo Painting Exhibition Exploring Spontaneous Visions


Metamorphosis is an exhibition of Farah Atassi’s new body of work. Across these eight paintings, transformed forms abound, deconstructed through a liberation of mind and brushstroke. Each work represents a dream, distinct, spontaneous visions tied delicately together through shared preoccupations and formal choices. Clouds act as guides, leading the eye from one canvas to the next. In the verdant still life The Pears and the Clouds, they take a rest, improbably set on tables like any other sundry item. Atassi is interested in the ambiguous materiality of clouds and their fluctuating nature, as well as compositional hierarchies. Long relegated to the background of paintings, she recast clouds as central characters.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Rhythmic, Groove-Forward Sounds with Up-and-Coming NYC Pop Band


Half Hearted brings their funk-forward blend of disco and pop to the stage. Formed in Bushwick in 2024, the band released their debut single, “Crashingout,” in October, introducing a sound that is bright, rhythmic, and groove-forward.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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City Walk | West Side LGBTQ+ Historical Tour


Enjoy a walking tour exploring the rich queer history of this Manhattan neighborhood. This walk will bring visitors to select historical sites that once provided a place to find and create queer community. From the Hudson River piers to the clubs, visitors are invited to consider their connection to the changing landscape of the neighborhood, as well as the city’s history.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Art Curators Explore New Drawing Exhibition from Whitney-Featured Artist


Curators Laura Hoptman and Hamza Walker have a special conversation on drawing as the central, expansive, and generative core aspect of visionary artist, teacher, and performer Pope.L's work, on occasion of the exhibition Certainly an Act: Works on Paper by Pope.L. ASL Interpretation will be available for this public program.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Dancing | Dance Dominican Merengue Outdoors (+ Live Dominican Music)


Get together outdoors for an evening of dance to traditional sounds from the Dominican Republic. Performer Rubali Valerio--a.k.a. El Rubi del Acordeon--is a rising star in a new generation of merengue musicians, led by an expressive voice and dexterous accordion skills. The daughter of virtuoso accordionist Lupe Valerio, Rubali has shared stages with genre greats including Fefita "La Grande," Yovanny Polanco, and El Prodigio. Marcha on the dance floor oasis and feel the joy of merengue. 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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
6:30 pm
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Concert | DJ Cory Giles Takes the Stage


Brooklyn native Cory Giles is behind the decks, bringing with him ten years of deep experience in the music industry. From Def Jam Recordings to Hot 97, Giles has been involved in music programming and development across all music platforms. Giles has worked with brands such as Louis Vuitton, The Mohegan Sun, The W, Tidal, NCAA, and the WNBA. He has played sets for celebrities such as John Legend, Luke Combs, and Jack Harlow, to name a few. In October '22, Cory became a member of The World Famous Shadyville DJs crew.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Festival | Emerging Artists Share Music, Dance, & Visual Art 


You’re invited to the In:Formation Festival, the capstone artistic projects of this year’s William R. Kenan, Jr. Fellowship cohort. The program features music, dance, and visual art — all created by this year’s fellows: Adelyn Harris, Gabe Lopez, Hannah Mufuka, Claire Schiffer. Projects to be announced soon.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Lecture | Historian Discusses Colonel Daniel Axtell & the Cromwellian Campaign in 17th Century Ireland (In Person AND Online!)


An in-depth discussion exploring the brutal realities, memory, and structural frameworks of command during the Cromwellian campaign in Ireland, focusing on the fascinating case of Colonel Daniel Axtell. About the Speaker: Sarah Covington is Professor of History at Queens College and the CUNY Graduate Center, where she directs both the Irish Studies and the Biography and Memoir MA programs. She has authored over forty articles and three acclaimed books. Her latest volume, The Devil from Over the Sea: Remembering and Forgetting Oliver Cromwell in Ireland, masterfully examines the complex, enduring memory of Cromwell's conquest and colonization.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | Improvsational Jazz for Guitar in the Park


Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local sounds. Guitarist Ramiro Marziani hits the stage with improvisational jazz and groove. Ramiro Marziani is a guitarist, composer, and bandleader whose music boldly weaves Jazz, Latin American folk, and Americana into a sound that is both elegant and raw. Marziani explores rhythm and improvisation across electric, classical, and acoustic guitars. 
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Concert | New Sonic Landscape with Afro-Caribbean and Venezuelan Rhythms from Orestes Gomez


Hear a blend of jazz harmonies, hip-hop grooves, and forward-thinking production from Orestes Gomez. Gomez is a dynamic performer creating music in the creative space where rhythm can evolve into a new sonic landscape. Gomez draws from the deep roots of his Afro-Caribbean and Venezuelan rhythmic traditions, placing traditional drums at the center of his musical identity. The result is a living bridge between past and present, a masterclass in honoring heritage while continuing to push toward futuristic sound and spontaneous improvisation. Gomez's latest album, 2026's No me fui porque quise, includes the smash-hit single "Invierno," featuring international superstar Sabino. For this performance, Gomez and his trio will connect ancestral tradition with contemporary brilliance. 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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
7:00 pm
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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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Singing at Sunset


Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun over the Hudson. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Storytelling & World Traditions in Jazz, Latin American Folk, & Americana


Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour. Guitarist, composer, & bandleader Ramiro Marziani performs music that boldly weaves Jazz, Latin American folk, and Americana into a sound that is both elegant and raw. Marziani explores rhythm and improvisation across electric, classical, and acoustic guitars. His compositions and arrangements are shaped by a love for storytelling and world traditions — particularly Argentine, Spanish, and Caribbean folk, jazz improvisation, Americana, and cinematic textures. 
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Play | Thank You Ryan for a Clean Microwave: Absurd Realist Play on Deaf Identity (with ASL & Open Captioning)


This humane chamber play flips between a Deaf-run coffee shop and a writer's imagination as two internal narrators battle to shape a story about love, trauma, and who gets to tell whose truth. This play embraces a bold, new medium of storytelling, centering Deaf identity and infused with absurd realism. The production delves into the intricate dynamics of identity and communication within the Deaf community and includes signed and spoken languages with projected captions, along with microwave choreography. With explosive comic set pieces, raw emotional reckonings, and a simmering scandal around a celebrity Deaf actor, it's theatrical and urgent. This production includes strong language. Written and DIrected by James Caverly & Andrew Morrill. Cast: Pamela Decker-Wright, Wade Green, Amelia Hensley, Samuel Langshteyn, Alona Jane Robbins, and Rebecca Spigelman
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Comedy Club | Comedy on the Pier with Tonight Show Performer


Host Nat Towsen (The Tonight Show, Nickelodeon) and some of New York's most exciting comedians curate a hilarious evening.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
7:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Movie in a Park | Lilo & Stitch (2025): Live-Action Animated Sci-Fi Comedy-Drama from Disney (under the Nightsky)


Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park! Synopsis: A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. Director: Dean Fleischer Camp Cast: Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis Movie begins at dusk. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Concert | NASA Artist-in-Residence Laurie Anderson Performs with Sexmob Jazz Quartet in the Park


Enjoy a concert from Laurie Anderson, who is best known as an early pioneer of electronic music, but her wildly diverse catalog of ambitious multimedia projects encompasses not only music but film, visual projections, dance, and spoken and written word. She holds a number of honorary doctorates, and in 2002, was appointed the first artist-in-residence of NASA. Her latest album, Amelia, released in 2024, comprises 22 tracks about the aviator Amelia Earhart's tragic last flight. "Republic of Love" is a collection of songs and stories about the current state of America, with some history thrown in. Backed by Sexmob, an instrumental jazz quartet that emerged from the Knitting Factory scene in the mid-'90s and known for raw improvisation and inventive arrangements, Anderson's performance also features the words and thoughts of many Americans, such as Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, John Cage, Gertrude Stein, William S. Burroughs, and Allen Ginsberg. Anderson herself calls the work "a celebration of freedom."
   Manhattan, New York, NY
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required

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 Hernández (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)
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Musical | The Case of the Stranger: Tony-Nominated Director's Song Cycle Exploring Identity, Migration, & Kinship


With a score rooted in soul, jazz, and diverse geographical sound-worlds, The Case of the Stranger takes its title from a nearly forgotten passage in Shakespeare's Sir Thomas More, where the Sheriff of London (Sir Thomas More) confronts an angry mob, which is rioting against foreign immigrants (known at the time as "strangers"). Written by Whitney White Co-Directed by Whitney White and Maxim Pozdorovkin Cast: Rotana Tarabzouni, Veronica Otim, Whitney White Seating opens 30 minutes before showtime and is available on the grass or benches. Accessible seating is available. Please inform staff upon arrival if accommodations are needed.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
10:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Dancing | Silent Disco: All-Vinyl Salsa Set with DJ Bongohead


NYC's largest outdoor dance floor returns, and you're invited to join in on the fun with a party featuring DJ Bongohead. Also known as Pablo Yglesias, Bongohead is a writer, researcher, graphic designer, ephemera collector, and the co-founder of Peace & Rhythm Records. His all-vinyl set will be an exploration of classic salsa sounds--including hits and deep cuts. Get into the groove with Bongohead, who brings his extensive knowledge and deep crates to the dance floor! 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.
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Play | Broadway & Film Actors in Multi-Media Drama

Regular Price: $35
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Classical Music | J.S. Bach and Beethoven by Prominent Orchestra

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Performance | Broadway Actors in a Comedy

Regular Price: $69
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