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The quality and quantity of
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that happen in New York City
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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!
17 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, May 8, 2023
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
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
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free
free
Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors
In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 11 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Start times: 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:30 am
Free
Free
Tour | Historic Flatiron-Nomad District Walking Tour
Join a professional guide on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the City's most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse, and the famous Flatiron Building. Rain or shine. Every Sunday at 11 am.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free...
free...
Workshop | Juggling in the Park
Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for 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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free...
free...
Concert | Piano in the Park
Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Bertha Hope.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:30 pm
free...
free...
Park Walk | Central Park Waterfalls Photowalk
Tony Gale will be leading a beautiful walk through Central Park, exploring the landscape and learning how to photograph the waterfalls. Gear will not be provided and bringing a camera is optional.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
free
free
Talk | Photographer Talk: The Accidental Artist (online)
Monica Sigmon unravels her unlikely success and shares the lessons she’s learned along the way. A self-proclaimed control-freak, Sigmon will share how she learned to loosen up the tight grip of perfection and pre-visualized expectations and the magic that has occurred as a result.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
free
free
Other | NYC Trivia
Think you know New York City? Test your knowledge and join the Live Trivia Hour. Registration required.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:30 pm
free, reservation required
free, reservation required
Talk | Uprisings and the Women's Movement in Today's Iraq
Professor Zahra Ali (Rutgers) will discuss the ongoing uprisings and women's movement in today's Iraq, which commemorates the twentieth anniversary of the American invasion in 2003 this year. There will be a small maqam concert following the talk and discussion.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
free
free
Book Discussion | To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse
Howard Fishman's book the mysterious true story of Connie Converse—a mid-century New York City songwriter, singer, and composer whose haunting music never found broad recognition—and one writer’s quest to understand her life.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free
free
Concert | New Music and Theater Works
The culmination of an intense semester of research and creative experimentation, New School University students, led by acclaimed saxophonist and composer Jane Ira Bloom, present new music and theater works inspired by and incorporating archival research. The concert will be followed by a Q & A with the five composers to discuss their process from research to performance. For this performance, we hear from Hans Young Binter, Nathan Chamberlain, Ethan Cohn, Weiyang Ding, Sean Lawson, and Diyora Tursunova. Registration required.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Book Discussion | Epic Annette: A Heroine's Tale (in Person AND Online)
Author Anne Weber and translator Tess Lewis for a conversation about the novel. What does it mean to be a hero in the 20th century? Anne Weber's novel, winner of the 2020 German Book Prize, recounts the extraordinary true story of Annette Beaumanoir, whose involvement with the French Resistance and the Algerian FLN cemented her name in history. Beaumanoir's gripping story, including her exile from France and separation from her children, embodies the tragic conflict between political activism and familial obligation. This novel about courage, resilience, and the struggle for freedom is also a bold and nuanced look at the ethics of heroism.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
free
free
Staged Reading | The Kit: Made by Martha: The Story of The Rape Kit Inventor
Jeanne Dorsey's play explores the life and work of Martha Goddard, inventor of the first standardized rape kit.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free
free
Jazz | Jazz Trio with Modern Poetry (In Person AND Online)
Sound Liberation Trio: Gene Pritsker, guitar; Larry Goldman, bass; David Cossin, drums; with poets Imelda O'Reilly, Erik T. Johnson, Robert C. Ford, John Pietaro, and Kelsea Brunner. This event will feature Gene Pritsker's compostions for the trio instrumentation combined with modern poetry, followed by an old-school jam session which attracts a wide range of musicians, from students to jazz masters.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Reading | The Unique Rabbi, Elisha Ben Abuya: Stories from the Talmud (online)
Rabbi Jack Romberg will read and discuss stories from the Talmud about Rabbi Elisha ben Abuya, who is also called "Archer." While he is one of many rabbis who are part of Talmudic stories, he is different from almost all of them. Romberg will be discussing why "different" is not only interesting, but remarkable.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free
free
Classical Music | Works by Schubert and More Performed by Quartet & Orchestra
The Jupiter String Quartet ("technical finesse and rare expressive maturity," New Yorker) joins the East Coast Chamber Orchestra (ECCO) for a wide-ranging program that includes Schubert's Death and the Maiden Quartet, arranged for string orchestra, and Jessie Montgomery's take on the national anthem, Banner. "Everything the group touched felt balanced and bright...And the orchestra, as always, played luminously." (NY Times) The Jupiter String Quartet: Nelson Lee, violin; Meg Freivogel, violin; Liz Freivogel, viola; Daniel McDonough, cello. Program: Franz Schubert (1797 - 1828) String Quartet in D Minor, D. 810 (Death and the Maiden). Adolphus Hailstork (1941 - ) Sonata da chiesa. Jessie Montgomery (1981 - ) Banner. The Jupiter String Quartet has accrued numerous awards, including the grand prizes in the Banff International String Quartet Competition and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in 2004. In 2005, they won the Young Concert Artists International auditions in New York City, which quickly led to a busy touring schedule. They received the Cleveland Quartet Award from Chamber Music America in 2007, followed by an Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2008. In 2012, the Jupiter Quartet members were appointed as artists-in-residence and faculty at the University of Illinois, where they continue to perform regularly in the beautiful Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, maintain private studios, and direct the chamber music program. The critically acclaimed East Coast Chamber Orchestra (ECCO) is a collective of dynamic like-minded artists who convene for select periods each year to explore musical works and perform concerts of the highest artistic quality. Drawing from some of the world's finest orchestras, chamber groups, and young soloists, ECCO strives for vitality and musical integrity; a self-governing organization, each member is equal and has a voice in every step of the artistic process, from programming to performance. Attendees MUST arrive 10 minutes before event begins AT THE LATEST.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
Free, registration required
Free, registration required
Concert | R&B Ensemble
An hour of music directed by Gene Lake.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
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Classical Music | "Virtuoso" Pianist Performs Works by Liszt & More
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