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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on March 13, 2026?
38 free events take place on Friday, March 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 March 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 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on March 13, 2026?
38 free events take place on Friday, March 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 March 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 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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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!
38 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, March 13, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
Workshop | Morning 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
Free
Free
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
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Adult Zumba
Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Free
Discussion | Discover the Writing of Agatha Christie with Authors of Agatha Christie Under the Magnifying Glass
Attend a special lunch event celebrating the release of Agatha Christie Under the Magnifying Glass: Close Readings of 12 Novels. In this illuminating presentation, authors and beloved instructors Margaret Boe Birns and Nicholas Birns share their latest collaborative research, which invites readers to look beyond the "whodunit." Drawing on decades of scholarship, the Birnses challenge the notion of Christie solely as a master of mystery. Instead, they reveal her as a profound thinker and literary modernist whose narratives reflect the deep social, cultural, and historical upheavals of 20th-century Britain. A light lunch will be served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Afternoon Bach
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
Free
Free
Film | Where the Crawdads Sing (2022): Mystery Drama Film
Kya is a young woman who raised herself in the North Carolina marshlands after being abandoned there by her mother when she was a little girl. She feels detached from the small-town community near the marshes until two men show interest in her. However, when one of them later dies, she becomes the town's prime suspect. Director: Olivia Newman Cast: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson, Michael Hyatt
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest (1959): Spy Thriller Starring Cary Grant
A New York City advertising executive goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and falls for a woman whose loyalties he begins to doubt. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis Alfred Hitchcock was an English filmmaker who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of which are still widely watched and studied today. Known as the "Master of Suspense," he became as famous as any of his actors thanks to his many interviews, his cameo roles in most of his films, and his hosting and producing the television anthology Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-65). His films garnered 46 Academy Award nominations, including six wins, although he never won the award for Best Director despite five nominations. A well-known figure of Classic Hollywood, Cary Grant was nominated twice for the Academy Award, received an Academy Honorary Award, and received the Kennedy Center Honor. In 1999, Grant was named the second greatest male star of the Golden Age of Hollywood by the American Film Institute.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Park Walk | Nature Exploration with Outdoor Educator
In celebration of Women’s History month, outdoor educator Marieke Bender leads a nature exploration through the park. Learn to tap into your senses and discover clues about the local wildlife. Marieke’s unique approach shows everyone how to enjoy the great outdoors!
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Roofman (2025): Crime Film with Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst
Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester, an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald's restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys "R" Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move Director: Derek Cianfrance Cast: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Uzo Aduba, Jimmy O. Yang, Peter Dinklage Channing Tatum made his film debut in the drama Coach Carter (2005) and had his breakthrough role in the 2006 dance film Step Up. He gained wider attention for his leading roles in the comedy-drama Magic Mike (2012) and its sequels, and in the action-comedy 21 Jump Street (2012) and its sequel 22 Jump Street (2014). Kirsten Dunst is an actress who has received several awards, including nominations for an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four Golden Globe Awards.
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
Film | Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (2025): Gothic Sci-Fi Horror Film with Star-Studded Cast
The story follows the life of Frankenstein, an egotistical scientist whose experiment in creating new life results in dangerous consequences. Director: Guillermo del Toro Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz Guillermo del Toro is a Mexican filmmaker, author, and artist. His work has been characterized by a strong connection to fairy tales, gothicism, and horror, often blending the genres, with an effort to infuse visual or poetic beauty in the grotesque. He has had a lifelong fascination with monsters, which he considers symbols of great power. He is known for pioneering dark fantasy in the film industry and for his use of insectile and religious imagery, his themes of Catholicism, celebrating imperfection, underworld motifs, practical special effects, and dominant amber lighting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Explore One of New York's Iconic Buildings
Designed to inspire, building highlights include:
The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace in Midtown
A dramatic "Long Room" with 42-foot-high atrium offering five levels of open, browsable book stacks
Commissioned public art celebrating creativity and curiosity
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Play Chess
Sharpen your mind, meet new people, and enjoy this timeless game. Chess sets and timers are provided. Adults only.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Poetry Reading | Award-WInning Poets Share Their Recent Work (+ Reception & Signing)
A reading by Heather Christle, Monica Ferrell, and Diane Mehta, followed by a reception/signing. Heather Christle is the author of five poetry collections, most recently Paper Crown. Monica Ferrell is the author of four books of fiction and poetry, including the forthcoming The Future and the collection You Darling Thing, a finalist for the Kingsley Tufts Award and Believer Book Award in Poetry. Diane Mehta's books include Happier Far: Essays, two poetry collections, Tiny Extravaganzas, Forest with Castanets, and a study of technique, How to Write Poetry.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | A Dialogue in Paint & Sculpture
This exhibition features a dialogue between two artists whose practices connect through bold brushstrokes, expressive shapes, and sculptural gestures. Inspired by an initial meeting at a French exhibition, the works examine how one creator's legacy shapes the other's contemporary style, emphasizing themes of influence, meaning, and artistic exchange across generations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Arts & Culture Experts Discuss Design & the Human Body
In his book, Interface Frictions, Neta Alexander explores how ubiquitous design features in digital platforms reshape, condition, and break our bodies. Discussion: author Neta Alexander (Yale University), Anna McCarthy (Cinema Studies), and Whit Pow (Media, Culture, and Communication). Moderator: Faye Ginsburg (Anthropology / Center for Media, Culture & History.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Author Allison Pataki Shares Her New Novel, It Girl (+ Signing)
Enjoy a conversation with Allison Pataki to celebrate her new novel, It Girl, a sensational story of passion, drama, stardom, and the price of fame for America's sweetheart. Allison will be in conversation with Chloe Melas, followed by a signing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | DJ MD Spins Innovative Tracks Honoring African Diaspora
DJ MD (Marcy DePina) curates vibes and sounds that reflect her passion for music, art, and the cultures of the world. Celebrating music as the universal language, DJ MD spins tracks from Africa and its expansive and innovative Diaspora, with the purpose of raising frequencies and promoting unity through sound. For over a decade, DJ MD has been a radio host, producer, deejay, and host of the FORSA!
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Intersections of Art, Architecture & Technology
The exhibition explores five decades of Isa Genzken’s multidisciplinary work, showcasing film, sculpture, photography, and collaborative projects that examine the evolving boundaries among art, design, architecture, and technology. Highlights include seldom-displayed concrete forms from the 1980s that resemble architectural fragments, a series of Weltempfänger (“World Receiver”) sculptures, and collaborations with Wolfgang Tillmans and Kai Althoff. Through these various media, Genzken questions how a commodified, hyper-connected culture influences daily life, providing a reflective moment on the art world itself.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Multi-Artist Exhibition on Love, Partnership, & Femininity: How to Be a Good Lover
How to Be a Good Lover is an exhibition that operates within the pedagogical architecture of femininity through which the conditions of gendered desire are first encountered, rehearsed, and internalized. It traces the aftermath created by the formative systems of media, play, domestic space, and fantasy, which instructs girls on how to be legible, pleasing, and ultimately chosen. How to Be a Good Lover resists framing love, partnership, or femininity as natural or developmental milestones, positioning girlhood instead as a prolonged apprenticeship in anticipation, self-regulation, emotional labor, and the cultivation of desirability. Within this system, desire is externalized and is learned as something to be produced for others rather than articulated from within. As a result, to be “a good lover” becomes shorthand for a perfected performance of femininity, one that is nurturing, compliant, emotionally attuned, and endlessly accommodating.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | The World Is Boiling: Hungarian Revolution Commemorative Literary Program
Commemorate the 1848-49 Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight with a captivating theater performance! A commemorative literary performance by the Nemzeti Színház (National Theatre of Budapest). March 15, 1848, marks the outbreak of the Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence, in which actors, poets, politicians, women, and men all took part. With this festive program, performers pay tribute to them, and through the figure of Kossuth Lajos, we highlight the long-standing bond between two freedom-loving nations: the Hungarian and the American people. The literary program is performed by four artists of the National Theatre: József S. Kovács, Mari Nagy, Ágota Szilágyi, and Zsolt Trill.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Biographers Share Their New Book, Emilio Pucci: The Astonishing Odyssey of a Fashion Icon
Authors Terence Ward and Idanna Pucci discuss their book, Emilio Pucci: The Astonishing Odyssey of a Fashion Icon, with Ruth Ben-Ghiat, NYU. When people think of fashion designer Emilio Pucci, it is of his bright, swirling colors and easy, freeing fabrics, and everyone from Sophia Loren to Jackie Kennedy donning the eye-catching dresses that personify La Dolce Vita. What few know about Pucci, however, is that before creating his world-famous fashions, he played a critical role in the war against the Nazis, risking his life to smuggle out to the Allies one of the most important documents of World War II.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Hear New Material from Emerging Writers
The City Reading Series highlights emerging writers from the MFA and MA programs at the City College of New York.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Opera | The Silent Serenade (Die Stumme Serenade): Erich Korngold's Romantic Farce
Mannes Opera presents the U.S. Premiere of The Silent Serenade (Die Stumme Serenade), by composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold and librettist Victor Clement. Written in the late 1940s after Korngold's celebrated Hollywood tenure, and based on a short story by Austrian writer Raoul Auernheimer, The Silent Serenade is a romantic farce brimming with mistaken identities, amorous intrigue, and glittering melodies. The operetta-revue hybrid was intended for Broadway, at a time when works like Regina, The Consul, and Trouble in Tahiti found success on theatrical stages. But after a troubled production history--including an aborted Shubert Brothers run--the piece slipped into obscurity. Now, in a long-overdue U.S. premiere presented in English, Mannes Opera brings back this sophisticated confection, illuminating a facet of Korngold's genius rarely seen by American audiences. Conductor: Cris Frisco Director: Emma Griffin Featuring Mannes Orchestra.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Echoes of the Americas: Jazz, Memory & Community
Two of New York City's leading Latin American cultural institutions join for a groundbreaking multi-engagement residency. The musicians explore the layered soundscape of the Bronx through original compositions that blend jazz traditions with community memories, local oral histories, and improvisation. This collaboration deepens roots in East Harlem while advancing plans for a nearby performing arts center. Witness a shared commitment to artistic innovation, cultural preservation, and community-driven programming that showcases the diversity of creativity from across the Americas.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Jazz | Ensemble Works Inspired by Visual Art
Neal Kirkwood performs "Sound Gallery," original compositions for jazz and chamber ensembles inspired by paintings, including two world premieres.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Classical Music | Ensemble Works on Love by Brahms & More
The works in this program (performed by Danny Mui, clarinet, Weiwei Zhai, piano, and Naho Parrini, violin) all have connections to various types of love stories. You will hear music that is sure to warm your heart. Program: Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Sonata in F Minor Ledah Finck If I Were Halfway Home Edward Knight (1961-) Sea of Grass, Ocean of Sky
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Greek City-States: Warriors, Citizens & Political Origins (In Person AND Online!)
Join Dr. Richard A. Billows for a discussion of his book The Spear, the Scroll, and the Pebble: How the Greek City-State Developed as a Male Warrior-Citizen Collective. Dr. Billows specializes in Ancient Greek and Roman History and Greek epigraphy, and explores how the Greek city-state developed as a collective shaped by military service, civic participation, and political organization. Note: If planning to attend in person, business casual dress is required
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Live Original Music Showcase
Enjoy a free evening of live, original music featuring local songwriters and composers.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Photographer Lyn Goldsmith Shares Her Iconic Photos
Music photographer Lynn Goldsmith shares a special presentation of images drawn from ten of her photographic books, celebrating some of the most iconic figures in music history. The presentation will include photographs from Patti Smith: Before Easter After; Bruce Springsteen: Access All Areas; Springsteen and the E Street Band; The Police 1978-1983; KISS 1977-1980; the New York Times bestseller New Kids: Rock and Roll Stories; Rock and Roll Stories; Music in the '80s; and Rock and Roll. Goldsmith will discuss her purpose in creating books with leading publishers such as Taschen, Rizzoli, and Abrams, and explain how and why each book is conceived and designed with the fan in mind. She will also share personal stories and behind-the-scenes insights into many of the images, offering a rare look into the moments surrounding their creation. A limited number of books will be available for purchase and signing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Roots & Resistance: Celebrating Women's History Month
SEEDS, a short film that follows Ziggy (Kaniehtiio Horn) as she juggles a new influencer role for a seed company with a call to defend her community's heritage. The story weaves together modern digital culture, Indigenous resilience, and a personal journey toward empowerment. Director: Kaniehtiio Horn (Kahnawake Mohawk) Note: The film contains violence, horror elements, and coarse language and is intended for mature audiences.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dancing | GRAMMY-Nominated Bassist Alvaro Benavides Brings Rhythmic Surge to the Stage
Originally from Venezuela, the GRAMMY-nominated bassist Alvaro Benavides brings unshakeable timing and unerring instinct to the stage, sharing beats and grooves that combust alongside the cajon into an uplifting and powerful rhythmic surge. In the past decade, Benavides has been best known as a member of the acclaimed Pedrito Martinez Group, and he has also been seen on stage with luminaries including Wynton Marsalis, John Scofield, Steve Gadd, Ruben Blades, and Issac Delgado. For an intimate social dance event, Benavides leads a quintet featuring his former bandmates Jhair Sala on percussion and Ariacne Trujillo on keys and vocals--accompanied by Leo Gruber on back vocals and a very special guest: master cajon player Diego "El Negro" Alvarez. 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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Piano Works by John Corigliano
John Paul Corigliano (born 1938) is an American composer of contemporary classical music. With over 100 compositions, he has won accolades including a Pulitzer Prize, five Grammy Awards, Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition, and an Academy Award. Corigliano is best known for his Symphony No. 1, a response to the AIDS epidemic, and his film score for Francois Girard's The Red Violin (1997), which he subsequently adapted as the 2003 Concerto for Violin and Orchestra ("The Red Violin") for Joshua Bell.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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