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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on March 27, 2026?
43 free events take place on Friday, March 27 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 27 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 27, 2026?
43 free events take place on Friday, March 27 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 27 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!
43 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, March 27, 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
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Classical Music | Choral Works in a Beautiful Cathedral
Hilliard Davidson Choirs (Columbus, OH), directed by Joshua Dufford. Program: Orlando di Lasso (1532-1594) Musica est Dei donum optimi Arr. Paul Rardin Mama Said Jacob Narverud (1986-) Healing Heart Jacquet of Mantua (1483-1559) O Vos Omnes Carlos Cordero (1992-) Ayúdame! Stacey Gibbs Sit Down Servant
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Chess Open Play
Make your move at a chess event featuring strategy, fun, and friendly competition for players of all ages and skill levels. Explore the game through open play. Grab a friend or co-worker and play the game on our giant indoor chess board underneath the palm trees. Whether you're making your first move or mastering your endgame, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Symposium | Designers & Scholars Share Ideas on Fashion & Fine Art
Attend a symposium is planned in conjunction with the exhibition Art X Fashion. The history of fashion’s entangled relationship with the world of fine art has many points of convergence, from art as fashion inspiration to fashion’s presentation in art spaces, to artists utilizing garment forms. Speakers include fashion designer Christian Francis Roth, Dr. Émilie Hammen, director of Palais Galliera, Paris, and Dr. Alexandra Schwartz, curator of modern and contemporary art, craft, and design at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD).
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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
Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum
The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. 2 pm: guided tour.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Master Class | Learn the Ins & Outs of Great Violin Performance
Violinist Lucie Robert, professor at the Manhattan School of Music, imparts the skills and techniques for great violin performance, via distance learning.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Mat Pilates (Beginners Welcome!)
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga leads a session of mat pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement, and flexibility. This class is perfect for beginners but intermediate and advanced movers will also benefit. Bring your own mat.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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
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Film | Clue (1985): Black Comedy Mystery Film with Star-Studded Cast
Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up. Director:Â Jonathan Lynn Cast:Â Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, Lesley Ann Warren
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Beguiled (2017): Southern Gothic Thriller with Star-Studded Cast, Directed by Sofia Coppola
In this Civil War drama, a deserter from the Union Army seeks refuge at an all-female boarding school in Virginia, where the ladies compete for his affections while tending to his injuries. His presence at the school slowly poisons the relationships between the various women, who eventually turn on the soldier. Director: Sofia Coppola Cast: Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning Sofia Coppola is a filmmaker and former actress. She has won an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a Golden Lion, and a Cannes Film Festival Award. She was also nominated for three BAFTA Awards, as well as a Primetime Emmy Award.
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 | Sinners (2025): Horror Film from Ryan Coogler with Michael B. Jordan
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. (R, 128 mins) Director: Ryan Coogler Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson Ryan Coogler is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He's received ten NAACP Image Awards and four Black Reel Awards, and has been nominated for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy. In 2013, he was included on Time's list of the 30 people under 30 who are changing the world. In 2018, Coogler was named the runner-up of Time's Person of the Year and he was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. Michael B. Jordan is an American actor and filmmaker. Jordan was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2020 and 2023. Also in 2020, he was named People's Sexiest Man Alive, and The New York Times ranked him 15th on its list of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024): Iranian Political Drama
An investigating judge struggles with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran caused by the death of a young woman. When his gun goes missing, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing harsh measures that fray family ties. Director: Mohammad Rasoulof Cast:Â Soheila Golestani, Missagh Zareh, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki, Niousha Akhshi, Amineh Arani In Persian with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Train Dreams (2025): Period Drama
Robert Grainier lives all of his years in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, working on the land, helping to create a new world at the turn of the 20th century. Director: Clint Bentley Cast: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Nathaniel Arcand, Clifton Collins Jr., John Diehl
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
Talk | Maple Harvest: Native Food & Spring Traditions
Celebrate the arrival of spring and nature's gift of sweetness. This time of year, Native peoples of the Northeast harvest maple sap and make maple syrup and other sweet treats. Learn about this Native food and the ingenious process that Native people developed and have shared with the world. Visitors of all ages are welcome.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
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Film | Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019): Period Comedy-Drama with Star-Studded Cast
In 1960s Los Angeles, silver screen actor Rick Dalton and his stunt double turned best friend, Cliff Booth, struggle to keep pace with a the swiftly evolving entertainment industry. They both work to continue their notoriety while facing the demise of Hollywood's Golden Age. Director: Quentin Tarantino Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Austin Butler, Dakota Fanning, Timothy Olyphant Quentin Tarantino is a filmmaker, actor, and author. His films are characterized by graphic violence, extended dialogue often featuring much profanity, and references to popular culture. His work has earned a cult following alongside critical and commercial success; he has been named by some as the most influential director of his generation and has received numerous awards and nominations, including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. His films have grossed more than $1.9 billion worldwide.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
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Gallery Talk | Expert Insights: Celebration of Women's History Month
Mothers, mystics, lovers, brides of Christ. Medieval ideas about womanhood and femininity may surprise you. Mark Women's History Month by hearing from Museum experts about artworks that unveil the lives and desires of medieval women.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 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
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
Master Class | Grammy-Winning Musician Teaches the Ins & Outs of Great Piano Performance
Grammy-winning pianist Richard Goode imaprts the skills and techniques for piano mastery.
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
Musical | Hungarian Musical-Theatrical Experience
Experience an exciting musical-theatrical experience by the Deryne Programme! The event includes songs and music, which will be in Hungarian. This musical-theatrical experience, based on the life of Sari Fedak of Transcarpathian origin, presents the actress's fate and journey, accompanied by the play of Hungarian folk songs and traditional music.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn about, Talk about, and Create Your Own Postcards
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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
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Poetry Reading | Poetry Open Mic: Share Your Work or Listen to Emerging Writers
Participants can share their original work for up to five minutes. Space is limited to 15 readers; show up on time to get a slot!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Book Launch: Plus Size Patternmaking for Womenswear
Celebrate the release of Plus Size Patternmaking for Womenswear, the first patternmaking textbook to focus on plus sizes. Authors Gabby Brown and Leila Kelleher (Assistant Professor of Fashion Design and Social Justice) will be in conversation with Ben Barry (Dean of the School of Fashion).
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | The Uterus Is Also a Fist: Brazilian Feminist Voices on Reproductive Justice
This new exhibition features Brazilian feminist artists addressing the ongoing criminalization of abortion and broader reproductive rights issues in Brazil. Works ranging from silkscreen prints to mixed-media installations examine how legal barriers, social surveillance, and systemic inequalities limit bodily autonomy and gender equality.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | Women Composers in the Cemetery Chapel
Experience an intimate chamber concert held within a historic cemetery chapel. This event celebrates the enduring legacy of women composers with electric performances by writer Sharon Mesmer, collaborating with a flute, viola, and guitar trio. The program features vibrant works by Carolyn Yarnell, Sarah Bassingthwaighte, Elisenda Fábregas, Yu Hui Chang, Kirsten Volness, Lynn Bechtold, and Jean Coulthard, speaking to the many ways they are "still here."
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
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Screening | Madrid, ext. (2025): Spanish Documentary Exploring the City of Madrid (+ Filmmaker Discussion)
A poetic journey through Madrid's evolving streets, where commerce meets nature, architecture blends with daily life, and locals shape their ever-changing urban landscape. Director: Juan Cavestany Enjoy aspecial screening of this cinematic ode to Madrid, followed by a talk-back in English with director Juan Cavestany and Sarah Pearce (NYU). The conversation will explore the film's portrait of a city in transition and its distinctive soundscape built from the streets of Madrid.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
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Screening | Game Changers (2024): German-Turkish Documentary on Women in Sports (+ Filmmaker Q&A)
"You got to try to live your own life," Arzu, one of the football players from the Turkish-Kreuzberg girls' team Agri Spor, demanded in a 1995 film by Aysun Bademsoy. Today, she is in her late forties and leads her own life, like her former teammates Turkan, Nalan and Nazan. Bademsoy visited the four of them for the fourth time, following their lives, recalling their visions for the future from back then. And this time she also talked to their daughters, some of whom on the brink of adulthood, who also think about adaptation, tradition, religion and culture. Little has changed between then and now, being German remains a difficult question to answer for every generation. Director: Aysun Bademsoy In Turkish and German with English subtitles. Q&A with Bademsoy to follow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Genre-Fluid Latin-Inspired Pop with Singer-Songwriter Lala Suarez
New York City-based bilingual singer-songwriter Lala Suarez creates genre-fluid pop music in English and Spanish. Her soulful voice and dynamic stage presence explore love, identity, and self-discovery. Born in Colombia's Llanos Orientales and raised in the mountains of Antioquia, she later appeared on Colombia's Got Talent and Idol Colombia. Now leading a full band in New York City, she has performed at venues across the city, other states, and at the Festival del Orgullo Colombiano. Blending contemporary pop with Latin influences, Lala Suarez is emerging as a distinctive voice in bilingual Latin pop.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | Influential Brazilian Rhythms in Soul & Jazz
Step into the golden era of Brazilian music -- a sound that reshaped American jazz in the 1960s and 1970s and left an enduring mark on its culture. This concert (performed by Lauren Lee, vocals, Christine Browning, vocals, Nicole Haslett, vocals, Tony Davis, guitar, and Gili Lopes, bass) explores the rich interplay between Brazil's rhythmic soul and the adventurous spirit of jazz, from the sensual sway of bossa nova to bold and contemporary reinterpretations. Program: Djavan (1949-) Flor de Lis Baden Powell (1937-2000) Samba Em Preludio Joe Henderson (1937-2001) Blue Bossa Milton Nascimento (1942-) Ponta de Areia Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994) The Waters of March Jorge Ben (1939-) Mas Que Nada Carlos Coqueijo (1924-1988) & Alcivando Luz (1937-1998) E Preciso Perdoar Milton Nascimento (1942-) Tudo O Que Voce Podia Ser Chick Corea (1941-2021) You're Everything
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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7:30 pm
Regular: $30
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Party | Hip-Hop Trivia Night
Hosted by Lincoln Center's Hip-Hop guest curator, the Head of Spotify's Cultural Partnerships division, and the voice of Spotify's AI DJ, Xavier "X" Jernigan, this Hip-Hop Trivia Battle is a celebration of the culture that will test the depths of even the most serious fan's memory of famous MCs, immortal turntablists, internationally respected crews, and the art of the game. If bragging rights aren't enough for you, we'll be giving out prizes to the night's top scholars. Bring your own squad, or roll up solo and organizerswill add you to a team for a trivia night face-off where, to paraphrase Kool Moe Dee, Knowledge is truly King. 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 Ravel, Debussy, Copland, & More
Mannes School of Music musicians perform piano works by: Ravel, Debussy, Griffes, Rachmaninoff, Granados, Messiaen, Copland, Tan Dun, Aldo Lopez Gavilan, A Bu, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Sunset on the Water: Art Bath Chamber Salon
Enjoy an intimate evening staged at sunset on the water, where an eclectic lineup of artists brings Thomas Phifer's architectural jewel to life in a uniquely Art Bath way. Featuring: KOE | Contemporary flute + cello duo Foreshadow | Shadow theater Michela Marino Lerman + Love Movement | Tap dance + live music Oona Frost | Psychedlic sculpture
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Opera | Le Voci dello Stretto: Fantastical, Italian One-Act Opera
Synopsis: On a beautiful spring day, a falcon named Pellegrino flies happily over the Strait of Messina at dawn and sees a colorful bridge connecting the two shores. After a few seconds, the bridge suddenly disappears. Pellegrino decides to investigate and turns to the mermaids, who do not believe him but advise him to ask the inhabitants of the strait. The falcon first meets Scylla, the six-headed monster who terrorizes sailors crossing the two shores of the strait, then Charybdis, who causes the whirlpools and currents of this beautiful stretch of sea, and finally Colapesce, a boy who has become half man and half fish and supports on his shoulder the column that holds up the city of Messina. Music by Roberto Scarcella Perino. Libretto by Eugenio Refini. Performed in Italian by Suchan Kim, Emma Marhefka, Anna Maria Vacca, Bernard Holcomb.
New York City, NY; NYC
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