22 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, March 18, 2018
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Sharyn Hahn lead you through some warm-up poses and a vinyasa flow as well as several short meditations, ...
more >> creative visualization, and intention-setting writing or sketching activities. You will leave feeling more flexible, relaxed, energized, with a mantra that you can carry with you throughout the week. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one, and they do have some if you need to borrow one for the class. Also bring a journal and something to write with. You will be writing a few times during the class, and if you prefer to sketch or want to do both, that is fine. Wear comfortable clothing, and feel free to bring a warm or cool drink to keep you hydrated (with a secure lid). All levels are welcome. If you have never done yoga you will be able to participate as well.
9:00 am
free, no reservation required
This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for ...
more >> over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World ...
more >> Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats.
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First developed by Flemish artists, oil glazing techniques reached new heights in the work of Bellini ...
more >> and the Venetians at the end of the century. (With demo of transparent oil glazing technique.). With: Dennis Raverty, Ph.D., Art Historian
9:30 am
free, no reservation required
For over 100 years, the Beaux-Arts beauty known as Grand Central Terminal (a.k.a Station) has been a ...
more >> testament to the ingenuity and ambition of a great city, impressing both travelers and visitors with its wonderful architecture and pulsating vibe. Its history is a story of immense wealth, great engineering, a few accidents, a planned sabotage and one terrific ceiling, but most importantly a story of survival and rebirth.
Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the ...
more >> city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building. This tour repeats every Sunday.
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Joseph Soriano, trumpet 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Shiyue Tang, piano 2:30 PM - 4:00 ...
more >> PM Matthew Bond, horn 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Shaina Martinez, soprano 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Thomas Morris, collaborative piano 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Si-yeon Kim, soprano 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Tzuting Tsai, soprano 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Yuliana Wijaya, piano 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Zhihan Shang, piano
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
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Central Park has a rich history that includes the British having been stationed here during the American ...
more >> Revolution, and American troops stationed there during the War of 1812. Recent archaeological and historical investigations in the area have revealed even more information about how the "Fort Landscape" was used in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, before this area was part of Central Park. Learn the history of the park, get insight into the studies in the area, and appreciate the recent restorations undertaken.
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
A docent-led tour of items on display, drawn exclusively from the Library’s collections, exploring ...
more >> the breadth and significance of this pivotal era. The tour last approximately 45 minutes and covers highlights of the show.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of ...
more >> America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists ...
more >> from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick.
Walk straight through the heart of Central Park on this east-to-west tour led by guides. Enjoy a great ...
more >> variety of the scenic, sculptural, and ar chitectural elements the Park has to offer.Visit some of the Park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Loeb Boathouse, Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Cherry Hill, The Lake, and Strawberry Fields.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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Highlights: The Puck Building, The Merchant's House Museum , The Schermerhorn Building, The Beautiful ...
more >> Condo Buildings on Bond Street, The Bayard- Condict Building . on
Linda Chesis, flutist and founder and artistic director of the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival, has ...
more >> been hailed by critics on three continents as one of the most exciting and dynamic flutists of her generation. She has collaborated with such renowned artists as Jessye Norman, Dawn Upshaw, James Levine, and the late Jean-Pierre Rampal and has performed with orchestras and in solo recitals throughout the U.S., France, Great Britain, Germany, Japan, and Korea.
2:30 pm
free, no reservation required
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Program: Jean Guillou (b. 1930) Toccata, Op. 9 Juozas Naujalis (1869-1934) Malda (The Prayer) Johann ...
more >> Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major, BWV 552 Virginius Barkauskas, born in Lithuania, is a concert organist and serves as the Director of Music at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church in Melville, NY.
3:15 pm
free, no reservation required
The program features the great repertoire of the organ on the 101-rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker ...
more >> and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor and Boody Organ Builders. The Organ Meditation takes place every Sunday from Sept. 10, 2017 to May 27, 2018..
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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A matriarchal story about 3 generations of women (grandmother, 2 adult daughters and 2 grand-daughters) ...
more >> attempting a reunion. “Same as a Singed Cat” is an old Maine saying referring to the cat who seeks warmth under the stove only to wake up singed from being too near the fire. Likewise, the women in this play attempt the warmth of closeness but experience combustion when their past is reignited. Written by Margo Hammond.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Bad news, everyone. Attempting to hook in audience members with their unique "local news" themed twist, ...
more >> Alex Ptak, Kevin Froleiks, and Carmen Lagala will be hosting some of the hottest line-ups in the city. An anonymous source was quoted as saying "Please go to church before. It's a hot stand-up comedy show."
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ArcoIris Sandoval, keyboard Corey A. Wallace, trombone Ron Wasserman, bass, leader. Originals and standards ...
more >> with a concentration on Thelonious Monk.
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8:30 pm
free, no reservation required