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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on March 15, 2024?

34 free events take place on Friday, March 15 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 March 15 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 March . 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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34 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, March 15, 2024

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free events nyc Secret Sixteen Screening
free events nyc Timeless Modern Interiors: Award-Winning Looks
free events nyc Mambo Dance Party
free events nyc Artist Talks, Rare Films, Dancing, and More
free events nyc Works for Flute, Oboe, Piano, and Guitar
free events nyc The King of Latin Soul
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Workshop | Tai Chi


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Festival | 25th Anniversary of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit


NBC will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the hit show, which takes place in New York City, by turning an iconic plaza in the Big Apple into a tribute to the series and its main character. The plaza will become "Olivia Benson Plaza," in honor of star Mariska Hargitay's long-running and iconic character. Among the attractions, fans will receive free coffee and tea from a "Benson & Co." coffee truck -- a.k.a. La Colombe, which will pour java into Law & Order: SVU cups, or design latte art related to the show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Adult Zumba


Exercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Master Class | Adult Community Choir


Come and experience the joy of singing! This beginner, non-auditioned group welcomes all who love to sing. You will learn healthy singing habits, warmups, and how to find your own voice as you sing with a group. The class will sing and study music of many styles and genres like jazz, Latin, soul, choral, gospel, folk, and music from around the world. Everyone is welcome; no experience necessary!  The class will culminate with a final public performance.  Classes will meet Fridays, March 1st - May 10th from 12pm-1:15pm. The final performance date is May 17th at 12pm. Registration is required, and class size is limited. Participants should plan to attend all sessions. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them 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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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Film | Asteroid City (2023) Directed by Wes Anderson, Starring Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Tilda Swinton, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, and More


World-changing events spectacularly disrupt the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in an American desert town circa 1955. Director: Wes Anderson Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Stephen Park, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawke, Steve Carell, Matt Dillon, Hong Chau, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie, Tony Revolori, Jake Ryan, Jeff Goldblum Wes Anderson is an American filmmaker. His films are known for their eccentricity, unique visual and narrative styles and frequent use of ensemble casts. They often contain themes of grief, loss of innocence, and dysfunctional families. Some critics cite Anderson as a modern-day example of an auteur. Three of his films have appeared in BBC Culture's 2016 poll of the greatest films since 2000. Scarlett Johansson is an American actress. The world's highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, she has featured multiple times on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021. Johansson's films have grossed over $14.3 billion worldwide, making her the highest-grossing box office star of all time. Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks' films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America. Hanks has received six Academy Award nominations, including two consecutive wins for Best Actor for Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994). Tilda Swinton is a British actress. Known for her roles in independent films and blockbusters, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for three Golden Globe Awards. In 2020, The New York Times ranked her as one of the greatest actors of the 21st century. Edward Norton is an American actor. He gained immediate recognition and critical acclaim for his debut in Primal Fear (1996), which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and an Academy Award nomination in the same category. His role as a redeemed neo-Nazi in American History X (1998) earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He also starred in the film Fight Club (1999), which garnered a cult following. Adrien Brody is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Wladyslaw Szpilman in Roman Polanski's war drama The Pianist (2002), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor at age 29, becoming the youngest actor to win in that category. He also became the second American male actor to win the Cesar Award for Best Actor for the same film. He has starred in several other films and has received several other awards including nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Film | Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) with Kathy Bates


On one of trapped housewife Evelyn Couch's Wednesday nursing home visits, she encounters Ninny Threadgoode, a colorful old woman who brightens Evelyn's outlook by sharing tales from her past. As Ninny recounts the exploits of her free-spirited sister-in-law Idgie, owner of a small Alabama café in the 1920s, and the bond Idgie shared with her friend Ruth, Evelyn gains the confidence to change her own life for the better. Director: Jon Avnet Cast: Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Cicely Tyson Kathy Bates is an American actress. Known for her roles in comedic and dramatic films and television programs, she has received various accolades throughout her career spanning over five decades, including an Academy Award, two Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards as well as nominations for a Tony Award and two BAFTA Awards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Park Walk | Forest Bathing


Reconnect with nature on a guided walk led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Lori Klamner. Allow yourself to connect with the park in a way you never have before. The program includes a short, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water, snacks, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the ground.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Enjoy an afternoon of crafting and conversation


Bring your own project or choose something from a provided collection to work on during this freeform crafting workshop. The workshop will include materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | Cry Macho (2021) Directed by and Starring Clint Eastwood


A onetime rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder, in 1978, takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man's young son home and away from his alcoholic mum. Crossing rural Mexico on their back way to Texas, the unlikely pair faces an unexpectedly challenging journey, during which the world-weary horseman may find his own sense of redemption through teaching the boy what it means to be a good man. Director: Clint Eastwood Cast: Clint Eastwood, Dwight Yoakam Clint Eastwood is an American actor and filmmaker. He rose to international fame with his role as the "Man with No Name" in Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy of Spaghetti Westerns during the mid-1960s and as antihero cop Harry Callahan in the five Dirty Harry films throughout the 1970s and 1980s. These roles, among others, have made Eastwood an enduring cultural icon. An Academy Award nominee for Best Actor, Eastwood won Best Director and Best Picture for his Western film Unforgiven (1992) and his sports drama Million Dollar Baby (2004). In addition to directing many of his own star vehicles, Eastwood has also directed films in which he did not appear, such as the mystery drama Mystic River (2003) and the war film Letters from Iwo Jima (2006), for which he received Academy Award nominations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Lecture | Money, Morality, and the Petrostate: The Critical Vision of a Venezuelan Political Artist


A lecture by Dr. Julie Skurski, CUNY.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:15 pm
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Screening | Transformation: Artists' Most Intimate Motivations


A 30-minute documentary that invites reflection on the most intimate motivations that fuel the creativity of artists. Through the testimony of prominent figures in flamenco dance and singing such as Manuel Liñán, Jesús Carmona, Ana Morales, and Rocío Márquez, the film delves into the innermost core and explores the most intimate mechanisms that distill life into art. Directed by Antonio Cadenas and Miguel Marín.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Evening Poetry


Readings by Victoria Chang and Matthew Zapruder.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Giangiacomo Rossetti: Cabbage Field


Taking its title from an 1873 painting by Camille Pissaro, Cabbage Field presents a new set of paintings examining life in the city amidst atemporal scenery.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | James Bantone: 202420242024


The first solo exhibition in the US by artist James Bantone, featuring newly commissioned sculptural works made from an accumulation of photographs of display mannequins, sourced from commercial catalogs, which are rendered through an acrylic and gel lift transfer process onto steel sheets. With a textural residue akin to wheatpasted street advertisements, the images are hung on walls and mounted on standing displays in a liminal Soho storefront. The fading figures are improvised soliloquies, their titles drawn from ad libbed lyrics by popular rap artists. Ciphering between traces of vacant bodies and the documented memory of them, they are at once visible and indiscernible.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Jim Dine: The '60s


The '60s assembles more than a dozen paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by Jim Dine, a major figure in New York’s postwar avant-garde. Celebrating the eclecticism and adventurousness of Dine’s early experimentations, the show traces key themes in the arc of the artist's development over a 15-year period.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Joo Myung Duck: Sensory Space in Photography and Its Conversation with Korean Abstract Painting


An exhibit showcasing the artist's transition from social realism to abstract photography. Born in 1940 in the village of Anak (in North Korean territory today), Joo Myung Duck became passionate about photography in his college years, documenting lives deeply affected by Japanese colonialism and the aftermath of WWII and the Korean War. With activist passion, he recorded and published empathetic images of mixed-race orphans and struggling rural families amid rapid urbanization. Joo's mentor was the Japanese photographer Hiroshi Hamaya (1915-1999) known for his iconic images of rural Japan. By the end of the 1970s, Joo established himself as a leading photographer of Korean Saenghwalchu?i (life-based) Realism. This exhibition, however, focuses on Joo's work created between 1988 and 2011, a turning point in his career when he was transitioning into an important fine art photographer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performance | Mariupol: Diary of War and the Tree of Life


The performance piece is directed by Virlana Tkacz and features four diaries collected by Daria Kolomiec. The Mariupol diaries are by Yaroslav Semenenko, a member of the Ukrainian National Paralympic swim team; Yevhenia Ivanchenko, a captain in the Mariupol Police; Olena Nikulina, from an old Mariupol family, whose husband defended Azovstal and is currently a Russian captive; and Valeria Mykhailovska, was working in the Czech Republic and decided to return home to Mariupol to rescue her mother. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussion | Timeless Modern Interiors: Award-Winning Looks


The first book to feature the interior design of the stylish, award-winning firm RRP / Rees Roberts + Partners, led by Interior Design-hall of fame inductee Lucien Rees-Roberts. As Pilar Viladas writes in her introduction, "Rees-Roberts does not have a signature style. Instead, the interiors designed by his New York firm ... have style, period, and lots of it." Well-known for his subtle use of color, texture, and fabric, Rees-Roberts's designs capture the essence of modern living. Descended from generations of painters, his love for art is an important source for his inspiration and indelibly marks the work. Functionally elegant designs are characterized by a deference to art as well as to light and the views provided by natural surroundings. Each designed home reflects the owner's character as well as the needs of everyday life, incorporating custom furniture and unusual antiques. The book, bound in sumptuous cloth and wrapped in a jacket with French folds, reflects the firm's ever-present attention to detail.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Discussion | Gender Justice Beyond Borders


Celebrate the collective fight for gender justice beyond borders through creative expression. All art forms are welcome to reflect on what lies ahead for migration and gender. In coming together to envision gender justice beyond borders figuratively and literally, particpants can foster connection and dialogue. The event is designed as an open iterative space. Snacks will be provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussion | Howard Hodgkin and India: Reflections on Art Making and Collecting


Experts close to Howard Hodgkin, including his partner of thirty-three years, Antony Peattie, take a personal look at the artist and collector’s lifetime engagement with India and Indian painting. Over the course of sixty years, Hodgkin (British, 1932–2017) formed a collection of Indian paintings and drawings that is recognized as one of the finest of its kind. Learn about his practice as a highly regarded painter and printmaker and his collection of works from the Mughal, Deccani, Rajput, and Pahari courts dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries that reflect his personal passion for Indian art. With: Antony Peattie, writer Glenn D. Lowry, The David Rockefeller Director, The Museum of Modern Art John Guy, Florence and Herbert Irving Curator of the Arts of South and Southeast Asian Art, Department of Asian Art Navina Haidar, Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah Curator in Charge, Department of Islamic Art Introduced by Mike Hearn, Douglas Dillon Chair, Department of Asian Art
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screening | Secret Sixteen Screening


This event pairs 16mm films from the Cinema Studies Archive with lo-fi gems, oddball curiosities, and pre-internet obscurities. There's a surprise here for everyone.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Dancing | Mambo Dance Party


Choreographer Sekou McMiller and mambo-community friends host an intergenerational mambo dance party with a live band featuring elders from the Palladium nightclub scene. All are welcomed to share in an evening of social dance bliss reminiscent of the golden era of mambo. During the evening there will be a special presentation of the work from the mambo residency. Registration required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Book Club | Alphabetical Diaries by Sheila Heti


Sheila Heti's book is a compilation of her thoughts, kept over a ten-year period and arranged by sentence from A to Z. Dwight Garner called the final result "a profound experience" comparable to reading Anaïs Nin’s journals, or Iris Murdoch's letters.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Born in Evin (2019): German Documentary


Filmmaker and actress Maryam Zaree and her quest to find out the circumstances surrounding her birth inside one of the most notorious political prisons in the world. Director: Maryam Zaree 95 min. In German with English subtitles
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Festival | Artist Talks, Rare Films, Dancing, and More


ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED With the opening of the new exhibition The Awe of the Arctic: A Visual History, a 500-year survey of how explorers and artists have depicted the sublime, beguiling terrains of the Arctic, this event features curator talks, artist presentations, rare 16mm films, and more! Plus: Dance the night away with music by Rimarkable, try your hand at games and puzzles, or relax with crafts and coloring. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. For ages 21+. ID required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Lecture | Defending an Island Bastion: Saipan 1944: The Japanese Experience (online)


Speaker Dr. Theodore Cook, Professor Emeritus at William Paterson University.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Piano Works


Marc Peloquin, piano. All Ned Rorem (1923-2022) Program Song Suite Piano Concerto No. 2  Piano Sonata No. 2
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Liszt, J.S. Bach, Beethoven, and More


Maxim Anikushin, piano, performs Liszt's (1811-1886) Dante Sonata, along with works by J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Beethoven (1770-1827), and others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Works for Flute, Oboe, Piano, and Guitar


Ti Chung, flute; Virginia ChangChien, oboe; Emile Blondel, piano; Katty Mayorga, guitar, perform works by by Beaser, Yu-hsin Chang, Chun-da Huang, Dring, Drishnikova, Genin, Hand, and Pierrat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Concert | The King of Latin Soul


Dust off your dancing shoes for an evening by the King of Latin Soul Joe Bataan. Bataan hails from East Harlem, where he formed his first band in the 1960s--Joe Bataan and the Latin Swingers. His music was a fusion of Latin boogaloo and African-American doo-wop, and his eight albums included the gold-selling "Riot!" and classic hit "Subway Joe," a showcase for his vocal prowess. In the 1970s, Joe played a pivotal role in coining the term "salsoul," linking salsa and soul music. As co-founder of Salsoul Records, he recorded three more albums and several singles including the hit "Rap-O Clap-O," which became an early success in the emerging Hip-Hop scene. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Joe received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York chapter of the Filipino American National Historical Society in 2013. Experience the legend that is the King of Latin Soul at a thrilling, one-night-on
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Play | No Different than Cotton or Cobalt: Cannibas Revelations


A cannabis dispensary in Colorado spirals out into another dimension as corporate exploitation, personal dynamics, and cultural conflicts all force the owners to take a hit. Written by Thaddeus McCants
   New York City, NY; NYC
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