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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 18, 2024?
33 free events take place on Saturday, May 18 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 May 18 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 May . 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 May 18, 2024?
33 free events take place on Saturday, May 18 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 May 18 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 May . 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!
33 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, May 18, 2024
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Breathwork and Sound Bath
Breathwork and Sound Bath unite to create a symphony of bliss that will leave you feeling invigorated, creative, and ready to conquer your day! Set your alarm and let the magic unfold! After just one hour, you'll be fully present for your kids, work or whatever life has instore for you. Embrace your day, embrace your life. With controlled breathing techniques, you'll release emotional stress, reduce inflammation, strengthen your immune system, ignite your creativity and rejuvenate your soul. Feel the rush of energy and liberation as you shake off the remnants of yesterday, making room for the spectacular day that lies ahead. Then close your eyes and surrender to the enchanting sounds of crystal singing bowls. These therapeutic instruments help to balance the chakras. Let the vibrations dance through your being, washing away stress, and elevating your spirit to new heights.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:15 am
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
Fair | October 7th, 06:29AM: An Immersive Exhibition on Nova Music Festival Massacre
To celebrate the end of his two years of service as a medic in the Israel Defense Forces' paratrooper division, Tomer Meir joined 13 of his friends at the Nova Musica Festival on the weekend of October 6 in Re'im in southern Israel. It was his first ever music festival. "It was the best moments of my life. I can't explain the state we were in," the 21-year-old told the New York Jewish Week. "It was pure love -- people dancing, laughing, smiling. All the good stuff that we're living for." Until 6:29 a.m. on Saturday morning. The red alerts, the rockets and the running. "The music stopped. The rockets started. We started running for our lives," Meir said. Meir is a survivor of the Nova Music Festival Massacre, where Hamas militants killed 364 festival-goers and took at least 40 hotstages on the morning of Oct. 7. Six months after the attack, Meir is in New York sharing his story as part of an interactive exhibit about that day, which he says is helping him heal. The Nova Musical Festival exhibition, titled October 7th, 06:29AM, is an immersive step into what it was like to be at the festival when it was attacked. Screens show clips from the attack on Nova are displayed next to personal and camping items taken from the festival recreating the festival layout. The exhibit, which debuted in Tel Aviv for 10 weeks in December, was created by Israeli designers and cultural producers, many of whom were producers with the Nova Music Festival itself. It was brought to New York with the help of Scooter Braun, the Jewish-American music producer and philanthropist. The exhibit recreates the visuals and sounds of the Nova Music Festival massacre. But the New York version is in some ways "more intense," according to Yael Finkelstein, a volunteer who collected items from the Nova site and helped set up both the Tel Aviv and New York exhibit. New elements at the New York exhibit include dozens of video testimonies from survivors, Zaka volunteers and family members, as well as graphic raw footage taken on Oct. 7 from both festival-goers and Hamas militants. In addition, survivors of the massacre such as Meir and Sassi will be at the exhibit every day to share their stories and answer questions. Their goal, Meir said, is to show New Yorkers that the horror they experienced could happen to anyone.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
$3
$3
Fair | Street Fair
Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Street Fair
Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park
The class is suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced. You will be learning an easy-to learn short 13-movement form that provides the foundational movements for the longer Yang Style form of 103 movements. Instructor: Richard Anton Diaz, Founder of the infinite Life Institue
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
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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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness
A fitness class to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Festival | Sound & Color! Spring Festival
A celebration of colors, culture, spring and unity. Expanding the beloved Kite Festival, they're adding music to colors throughout the Park! This day-long festival heralds the arrival of Spring with live musical performances, food vendors, kids activities, and activities. Be awed at the talent of expert flying instructors - and learn some tips! This family-friendly festival unites S.T.E.A.M concepts, the Caribbean's rich history of kite-flying, and outdoor adventures. Live entertainment will be provided by the Eruption Steel Orchestra. Additionally Maestro, Trumpeter, conductor, composer and arranger Igmar Thomas will curate live musical performances at locations across the park.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Parade | Dance Parade New York 2024
Calling all dance enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for the 18th Annual Dance Parade & Festival. Over 10,000 dancers will take to the streets in a vibrant celebration of artistic expression and global dance culture.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Origami Meetup
OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Concert | Harp Concert at the Museum
Wander the museum while listening to the beautiful sounds of Jose Luis on the harp. Jose Luis has been performing for over thirty years and is highly regarded as a gifted harpist by his peers. Jose Luis is the only harpist to play both the classic concert harp and the Latin lever harp; which requires him to pluck the strings with two different techniques; the first uses his fingertips and the second his nails. Jose Luis first fell in love with the sound of the harp and began studying in his early teens with Maestro Jose Serrano in Puerto Rico. He later visited Los Angeles to take private lessons with the world-renowned harpist and composer Alfredo Rolando Ortiz.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
$3 admission...
$3 admission...
Park Walk | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Festival | Super Sabado Block Party
Celebrate a day honoring the memories of ancestors, family traditions, and the power of women storytellers, inspired by the new exhibition, Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archeology of Memory, a retrospective by the pioneering artist, curator, and theorist. Born in 1943 to a Mexican immigrant family, Mesa-Bains is a leading figure in Chicanx art for nearly half a century, producing work that explores intersectional feminist themes, environmentally centered spirituality, and cultural diversity. Throughout the day, explore the exhibition with free gallery tours. The block party will be followed by a concert presented in collaboration with Carnegie Hall City Wide Concert Series at 4pm. As beneficiaries of jarocho culture and noteworthy performers with years of experience on both national and international stages, Caña Dulce y Caña Brava’s performances celebrate the music, poetry, dance and traditional attire of Veracruz, Mexico. The group stands out as an artistic project that highlights feminine poetry and voices, accompanied by traditional string instruments such as the harp and the jarana, percussion and zapateado.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | HIIT The Deck Workout
It’s time to HIIT The Deck – in the studio – with boxing-inspired high intensity workouts. Get your blood pumping. Strengthen your core. Getting 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise a week can help reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes, say NewYork-Presbyterian experts. HIIT The Deck makes it fun.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Contemporary Games Social
Play your favorite contemporary board games every Saturday afternoon. Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Other | Manga Book Swap
Bring any manga, light novels or graphic novels in need of a new home! Curious about what to bring and how it all works? See the rules below: Manga Book Swap Rules: 1. Items allowed: Manga, Manhwa, Light novels, and Danmei novels. 2. New, gently used, or good condition books ONLY. Damaged or dirty books will not be accepted. 3. Participants can bring up to 3 items to swap. 4. Participants who drop off books can take unlimited books. 5. Patrons who do not bring items to swap are limited to 2 books.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Byenveni: Artist in Conversation
A conversation with the exhibition's curator, Yvena Despagne, and featured exhibition artists. Despagne will engage four of the exhibition’s featured artists in a discussion that explores their artistic expressions, the cultural significance of the flag, and the concept of the “Haitian Dream”. The featured artists of this talk are Daveed Baptiste, Nic[o] Brierre Aziz, Tasha Dougé, and Natacha Thys whose artistic styles span from mixed media to photography and conceptual approaches. Exhibition Tour: 1:30 - 2:30 pm Curatorial Talk: 2:30 - 4 pm
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Lion (2016) with Nicole Kidman
Five year old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination, and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home. Director: Garth Davis Cast: Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman is an American and Australian actress and producer. Known for her work across various film and television productions from several genres, she has consistently ranked among the world's highest-paid actresses. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and six Golden Globe Awards.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Park Walk | Birds & Bees Tour
A special tour highlighting the birds and bees around the island, including the Urban Farm, just in time for World Bee Day! Since 2018, The Bee Conservancy has established a Bee Santuary, complete with native flower beds, honey bee hives, and native bee homes. In additiion to bees, nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Binoculars are available to borrow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Chamber Music and Conversation
Before his untimely passing, Talib Rasul Hakim (1940-88) was already becoming a widely influential composer, one who suffused his music for chamber and orchestral forces with intense deliberation, considered improvisations, dynamic rhythmic profiles, and purposeful silences. Hakim saw his compositions as more than just music: he saw music performance as the equivalent to an almost religious awakening. In the 1978 book The Black Composer Speaks, Hakim maintained, “It is hoped that whenever [my] music is performed, both performer and listener will experience some degree of inner stirring, that they will experience some philosophical, religious, political, emotional, intellectual experience.” In this program, ICE and Either/Or present five diverse aspects of Hakim’s artistry that consider music as an encounter with the divine. The program includes performances of Psalm of Akhnaten; ca. 1365-1348 B.C. (1978), an imposing trio work that features a searching articulation of faith, mysticism, and spirituality; Currents (1967), his masterful entry to the string quartet canon; Scope-Seven (1965), an enigmatic solo piano work recently discovered; Four (1965) for quartet; and Music for Nine Players and Soprano Voice (1977), which features the combined forces of ICE and Either/Or performers. Following the performance, a panel discussion featuring three MacArthur “genius” composers—Courtney Bryan, Tyshawn Sorey, and George Lewis—will discuss the history and ongoing impact of Hakim’s work. Registration required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Birdwatching | Island Bird Tour
Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all of the birdlife the island has to offer. Binoculars are available to borrow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Francesc Tosquelles: Avant-Garde Psychiatry and the Birth of Art Brut: Exhibition Tour
Co-curators behind the scenes of Francesc Tosquelles: Avant-Garde Psychiatry and the Birth of Art Brut, which explores for the first time in the United States the legacy of Catalan psychiatrist Francesc Tosquelles. The four curators will walk through the exhibition's artworks, archival documents and films, opening up a new window on psychiatry and its connections to art, literature and French theory.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)
Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Traditional Mexican Music
Part of the great son jarocho musical and cultural tradition, Caña Dulce y Caña Brava invite audiences to explore the music, poetry, dance, and aesthetics of Veracruz, Mexico in this free, Saturday afternoon performance in Manhattan. With their bold and unusually expansive approach to son jarocho, these artists carve out a powerful new space in a longstanding tradition, blending a multitude of rhythms with traditional string instruments, percussion and percussive dance, a colorful assortment of projected visual effects, and poetic improvisation with a self-described emphasis on feminine voices and perspectives.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Party as Performance
This spring, party and celebrate 50 years of building creative communities. Party as Performance is a special gathering that offers a unique atmosphere, energy, and community, all delving into themes of Practice, Process, and Participation. Immerse yourself in Party as Practice with host Yackez (Larissa & Jon Velez-Jackson) during the Arts Center Residency Open Studios.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Bach Vespers: Choir and Period Instrument Musicians
After 55 years, hundreds of performances, and two Grammy nominations, Bach Vespers continues to present Bach's cantatas and other great Baroque and early music masterworks every month.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Movie in a Park | In a Violent Nature (2024): Low-Budget Horror
An ambient horror slasher that methodically depicts the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness. Director: Chris Nash Stars: Ry Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic, Cameron Love 94 min. Film starts at sundown.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Brahms and More
New York Repertory Orchestra; Sarah Nelson Craft, mezzo-soprano. Program Brahms (1833-1897), "Academic Festival" Overture Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), La mort de Cleopatre Howard Hanson (1896-1981), Symphony No. 4 "Requiem"
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works by Liszt and More for Organ and Piano
Balint Karosi, Organ; Noemi Sallai, Clarinet. Program Frigyes Hidas (1928-2007), Sonata for Organ Balint Karosi (b. 1979), Cantilena Leo Weiner (1885-1960), Ballade Op. 8 Dezso Antalffy-Zsiross (1885-1945), Sportive Fauns, Toccata Zoltan Kodaly (1882-1967), Esti Dal - Evening Song Liszt (1811-1886), Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019): Teen Explorer Saves Her Parents
Teenage explorer Dora leads her friends on an adventure to save her parents and solve the mystery behind a lost city of gold. Director: James Bobin Stars: Isabela Merced, Eugenio Derbez, Michael Peña 102 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:45 pm
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