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14 free events take place on Sunday, March 1 in New York City.
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14 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, March 1, 2026

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Book Discussion | Uncovering the History of the First Woman Elected to the U.S. Congress


Join a fireside brunch with Lorissa Rinehart, author of Winning the Earthquake, a biography of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress. Rinehart explores Rankin's extraordinary life as a suffragist, pacifist, and advocate for workers' rights, who challenged political norms and sexism at every turn. She introduced the bill that became the 19th Amendment, promoted broad democratic reforms, and remained a committed pacifist despite personal sacrifices. In a discussion with journalist, author, and broadcaster Josie Cox, discover how one woman's courage to stand alone changed American history.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
10:00 am
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City Walk | Walking the Flatiron District


Take a stroll through the beautiful and iconic Flatiron District. The neighborhood is home to some of the city's most notable landmarks, such as the New York Life Building, the MetLife Clocktower, and the Flatiron Building. Expect to learn all about this district and its historical tidbits as you enjoy beautiful sights.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Women's Walk in the Park


This group brings together women from all walks of life to bond, exercise, and embrace the beauty of their surroundings. Hundreds of women of all different ages and backgrounds meet to simply go for a walk in Central Park. About 80% of the women show up alone, so feel free to give it a try! Walk locations sometimes change, so make sure to check the group's Instagram page @citygirlswhowalk stories the day before and on Sunday to confirm the meet/walk spot. You are welcome to bring your leashed dog.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Rhythms Unbound - Community Day with Paul Taylor Dance Company


Participate in a Community Day with two performance slots at 1 PM or 3 PM. The Paul Taylor Dance Company will perform Resident Choreographer Robert Battle's Under the Rhythm (2025) alongside Taylor's iconic Esplanade (1975). Note: Select one slot when you register, as space is limited, and tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of two tickets per registration. A refundable $10 registration fee guarantees your seat; the fee will be refunded at check-in (or donated if you prefer).
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Film | The Towering Inferno (1974): Disaster Film with Star-Studded Cast


At the opening party of a colossal San Francisco skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out due to careless building practices by the contractor, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it. Director: John Guillermin Cast: Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, Susan Blakely, Richard Chamberlain, Jennifer Jones, O. J. Simpson, Robert Vaughn, Robert Wagner
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:30 pm
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Concert | Sea Chanteys: Singing Maritime Traditions (In Personn AND Online!)


Celebrate centuries of seafaring music in this hybrid monthly gathering. Join a joyful community singing traditional maritime work songs and ballads, whether you participate live or listen online. Each session invites everyone to sing along, lead a tune, or simply soak in the sound, keeping the rich traditions of sea chanteys alive in a warm and welcoming environment.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Performance | Waiting for Pangea: Verbatim Theater Project


What happens when we live between worlds and dare to tell the truth from that place? This devised therapeutic verbatim performance explores displacement in all its forms: migration and exile; living between cultures, identities, homes, relationships, and parts of the self. Drawing from real stories and lived experience, the piece weaves together literal, remembered, and imagined journeys. Bridging verbatim theater with a therapeutic framework, the project invites the audience to witness where stories are held in the in-between, carried together, and allowed to unfold.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Rhythms Unbound - Community Day with Paul Taylor Dance Company


Participate in a Community Day with two performance slots at 1 PM or 3 PM. The Paul Taylor Dance Company will perform Resident Choreographer Robert Battle's Under the Rhythm (2025) alongside Taylor's iconic Esplanade (1975). Note: Select one slot when you register as space is limited, and tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of two tickets per registration. A refundable $10 registration fee guarantees your seat; the fee will be refunded at check-in (or donated if you prefer).
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Tiles & Togetherness: Community Mahjong Mixer


Play mahjong with friends and neighbors. Open to all skill levels, and there will be coaches to guide beginners, while seasoned players join the “adult swim” table. Mahjong is a tile‑based game for four players (sometimes three). The goal is to build a complete hand of sets and a pair, then declare “Mahjong” and score points. Note: Tables rotate every 30 minutes. RSVP gets priority; walk‑ins welcome if space allows.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Museums | Explore Memorial Museum and Reconnect with History


Reconnect with the feeling of community and cohesion that blanketed our city and nation in the wake of 9/11. This is a monument to human dignity, courage, and sacrifice, this museum honors the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993, recognizes the courage of those who survived, and salutes those who risked their lives to help others.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Celebrating Vienna's Center for Banned Music: Works by Mahler & More (+ Discussion & Reception)


This commemorative program highlights works by Gustav Mahler, Erwin Schulhoff, and Walter Bricht, underscoring Austria's responsibility to confront its history while safeguarding a vital part of its musical and cultural heritage. The evening will be moderated by Gerold Gruber, founder of Exilarte and head of the Exilarte Center at the mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, and will be followed by a reception.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
7:00 pm
free, tickets required

Concert | Live Acoustic Evening


Enjoy an evening of acoustic music with Plane Station.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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