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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on November 19, 2025?
32 free events take place on Wednesday, November 19 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 November 19 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 November . 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 November 19, 2025?
32 free events take place on Wednesday, November 19 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 November 19 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 November . 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!
32 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Central Park Running Session (All Levels Welcome)
If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can run with a club! Open to runners of all levels. Weekly changed routes through the park. Coaches, training, running company and inspiration!
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
Free
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Workshop | Autumn Indoor Yoga
Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria leads a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free
Free
Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity
This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | All About the Garment District: Fashion, History, Immigrants
Join born and raised New Yorker, Mike, in exploring the Garment District of New York. Learn about the apparel industry developed in New York and how it came to be located in its current district. Expect to hear about iconic designers Ralph, Oscar, and Calvin, as well as the Gangsters and Labor Unions that shaped New York and this District. Tour Guide Mike has spent the greater portion of his life working in the Garment industry himself -- expect first-hand anecdotes and wisdom
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Freestyle Watercolor Paint & Sip
Create your own art on watercolor paper while sipping on some coffee or tea! This is not a painting class, you are free to paint whatever you wish. All materials provided, limited to 10 participants. First come, first served. No registration required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Jazz | Thelonius Monk's Groundbreaking Compositions with NYC's Finest Talent (Relaxed Performance)
This event is a vibrant celebration of the legendary pianist and composer Thelonious Monk. Hosted by Justin Poindexter, the concert will feature some of New York City's finest jazz talent as they delve into Monk's most pivotal moments, highlighting his groundbreaking compositions and unique, innovative style that forever reshaped the jazz landscape. This event is a relaxed performance, designed for a neurodiverse audience. In addition to audiences impacted by dementia, these performances are also open to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Jazz | Jazz Combo Performance Festival
Experience a new jazz combo every hour and meet the artists in between sets!
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | New York City Hall Guided Tour
One of the oldest continuously used city halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is also a designated interior landmark. Note: When registering, choose the "Individual Tour" option.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue
Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Experts Discuss Their New Books about Russia's Economic & Digital Trajectories (In Person AND Online!)
Attend a joint book talk featuring Françoise Daucé and Olessia Kirtchik, who both authored books on Russia’s economic and digital trajectories. Political sociologist Françoise Daucé will share her new book, Digital Authoritarianism in the Making: Repression and Resistance on the Russian Internet. This book reveals the policies regulating the Runet, resituating them within their historical context starting in the early 2010s and ending with the start of the full-scale war against Ukraine in February 2022. It offers a political sociology of the Russian digital space, including the variety of actors who have sought to occupy it: access providers, developers, journalists, activists, web professionals, and mobilized citizens. Sociologist Olessia Kirtchik will share her new book, Economic Knowledge in Crisis: Economists and the State in the Late Soviet Union. This book aims to shed new light on the puzzle of the late Soviet conversion to the “market” and capitalism by revisiting the history of Soviet reform economics. Using a variety of sources, including interviews with economists, archival files, and published materials, it examines the social contexts in which economists employed in economic administration and research institutions could have played a crucial public and political role, the forms of their participation, and the social and political logic behind the selection of economic experts and their rise to power during perestroika and the “transition” period.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Lincoln Center Orchestral Concert: Emerging Juilliard Conductors
Juilliard conductors present an afternoon of orchestral masterworks. The program features Smetana's The Moldau, Nielsen's Helios Overture, Wagner's excerpts from Die Meistersinger, and Brahms' Tragic Overture, showcasing the artistry and leadership of emerging conductors Michelle Bushkova, Ricardo Ferro, Adrian Rogers, and Lauren Smith. Note: Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Thelonius Monk's Groundbreaking Compositions with NYC's Finest Talent (with Workshop)
This event is a vibrant celebration of the legendary pianist and composer Thelonious Monk. Hosted by Justin Poindexter, the concert will feature some of New York City's finest jazz talent as they delve into Monk’s most pivotal moments, highlighting his groundbreaking compositions and unique, innovative style that forever reshaped the jazz landscape. This event is followed by an hour-long workshop specially designed for audiences impacted by dementia—facilitated by educators and music therapists that explore the work through discussion, movement, music, and art-making.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Weekly Outdoor Bagpipe Tribute: Honoring 9/11 Lives and Legacies
A moving weekly bagpipe tribute honors those who lost their lives on 9/11, as well as individuals affected by the lasting health impacts of that day. The tribute begins with a performance near a symbolic column preserved from the site, followed by a second performance in a nearby outdoor space.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum
Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, this museum is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Pay-What-You-Wish, reservation required
Pay-What-You-Wish, reservation required
Film | Clint Eastwood's Sully (2016): Biographical Drama on the "Miracle on the Hudson" with Tom Hanks
When pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger lands his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew, some consider him a hero while others think he was reckless. Director: Clint Eastwood Cast: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney Clinton Eastwood is an American actor and film director. After achieving success in the Western TV series Rawhide, Eastwood rose to international fame with his role as the "Man with No Name" in Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy of spaghetti Westerns during the mid-1960s and as antihero cop Harry Callahan in the five Dirty Harry films. These roles, among others, have made Eastwood an enduring cultural icon of masculinity. Eastwood's accolades include four Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, three César Awards, and an AFI Life Achievement Award. In 2000, he received the Italian Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion award, honoring his lifetime achievements. Bestowed two of France's highest civilian honors, he received the Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 1994, and the Legion of Honour in 2007. Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks' films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America. Hanks has received six Academy Award nominations, including two consecutive wins for Best Actor for Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994).
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Psychologist Shares His New Book, Professor Irvin Schonfeld (In Person AND Online!)
Psychologist Dr. Irvin Schonfeld's book talk on his new book, Professor Irvin Schonfeld (co-authored by Renzo Bianchi). Burnout has become a popular indicator of the distress that individuals can experience at work. In Breaking Point: Job Stress, Occupational Depression, and the Myth of Burnout, the authors, in the context of more than a decade of research, show how the phenomenon hidden behind the label of burnout is, in fact, depressive in nature.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Learn How a Historic Mansion Turned into a Museum
Join a museum educator for a brief gallery talk tracing how a Gilded Age mansion was transformed into a world-class art museum.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Club | Discuss Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
For this book club meeting, the group will discuss Joseph Conrad's 1899 book, Heart of Darkness. The story tells of Charles Marlow, an Englishman who took a foreign assignment from a Belgian trading company as a ferry-boat captain in Africa. Heart of Darkness exposes the myth behind colonization while exploring the three levels of darkness that the protagonist, Marlow, encounters--the darkness of the Congo wilderness, the darkness of the European's cruel treatment of the natives, and the unfathomable darkness within every human being for committing heinous acts of evil.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Romance and Rococo: Fragonard’s The Progress of Love
Join a museum educator for a focused gallery talk on a celebrated series capturing the playful elegance and emotional intensity of 18th-century French courtship. Through lush color and dynamic composition, Fragonard weaves a visual narrative of passion and refinement that epitomizes the Rococo spirit.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Evening Rowing Along the New York City Skyline
Open to all and led by experienced coxswains, these outings take place in stable, traditional Whitehall gigs, offering a hands-on introduction to rowing, teamwork, and river navigation. Sessions include orientation and group rowing excursions lasting 1-3 hours. Participants assist with launching and cleaning the boats. Bring water and sunscreen. Life jackets are provided; a waiver is required for participation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Art Song Recital -- Juilliard Vocal Arts Students (In Person AND Online!)
An evening of art song curated and coached by Renate Rohlfing, featuring students from Juilliard's Ellen and James S. Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts and Collaborative Piano Department. Note: Please arrive 30-60 minutes in advance of your performance to sign in to the Juilliard building and receive your visitor badge.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Board Games Meet-Up
Play a variety of board games, including Scrabble, Chess, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and more! Bring a friend or join on your own--all levels are welcome. Studies have shown that playing board games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including: o Improving memory and focus o Enhancing critical thinking skills o Making connections o Reducing stress (and screen time!)
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Experts Discuss the Culture of Early Modern Jewish Women
Drawing on untapped archival sources, Debra Kaplan and Elisheva Carlebach uncover the vibrant lives of early modern Jewish women through their new book, A Woman Is Responsible for Everything. A Woman Is Responsible for Everything uncovers the vibrant lives of Jewish women in early modern Europe, from bustling cities to rural villages. Drawing on untapped archival sources, Debra Kaplan and Elisheva Carlebach reveal women as economic agents, skilled creators, readers and authors, and custodians of faith within their communities. This richly illustrated work brings their voices to life, offering a groundbreaking look at the kehillah and the essential role women played in shaping Jewish communal life. Debra Kaplan is the Samuel Braun Chair for the History of the Jews in Germany at Bar-Ilan University. Her books include The Patrons and Their Poor: Jewish Community and Public Charity in Early Modern Germany. Elisheva Carlebach is the Salo Wittmayer Baron Professor of Jewish History, Culture, and Society at Columbia University. Her books include Palaces of Time: Jewish Calendar and Culture in Early Modern Europe.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Exploring "Rembrandt’s Portraits" Through Conversation (Online!)
Join fellow art enthusiasts for an interactive online discussion centered on Rembrandt’s Nicolaes Ruts and Self-Portrait (1658). Led by educators, this live program invites participants to engage in thoughtful dialogue and close observation. Note: Space is limited to encourage active participation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
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Forum | Reimagining Museums as Civic Spaces
Join leading architects for a conversation on the evolving role of museums as spaces that foster gathering, belonging, and connection. Learn about the philosophy and vision behind major projects, including new galleries, interactive spaces for children, revitalized entrances, and enhanced public areas. The discussion highlights how thoughtful architecture can shape the way people experience art, ideas, and community.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
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Discussion | Author & Filmmaker Talks the Psychological Effects of Third Reich Authoritarianism
Filmmaker Amanda Rubin will discuss Charlotte Beradt’s groundbreaking book The Third Reich of Dreams, which recounts the dreams of witnesses to the rise of Nazism and, ultimately, provided invaluable insight into the effects that authoritarianism has on the unconscious mind. Rubin is the force behind the republication of The Third Reich of Dreams, the lost rights of which she discovered while researching her forthcoming film about Beradt. She will be joined in conversation by Gal Beckerman, senior books editor of The Atlantic and author of the National Jewish Book Award-winning When They Come For Us We’ll Be Gone: The Epic Struggle to Save Soviet Jewry.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
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Book Discussion | Writers Discuss James Baldwin's Life & Legacy (In Person AND Online!)
The author of a new biography of James Baldwin, Nicholas Boggs, speaks with New York Times columnist John McWhorter. Baldwin: A Love Story, the first major biography of James Baldwin in three decades, reveals how profoundly the writer's personal relationships shaped his life and work. Nicholas Boggs shows how Baldwin drew on the complex forces within these relationships -- cultural, political, artistic, and erotic -- and alchemized them into novels, essays, and plays that spoke truth to power, indelibly impacting the Civil Rights Movement and Black and queer literary history. Boggs speaks about the revealing new biography with John McWhorter, a columnist for The New York Times, author of the bestselling Nine Nasty Words and Woke Racism, and professor of linguistics at Columbia University.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
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Galleries | Closing Celebration + Lecture for Art Exhibition about Higher Education Experiences
This event will mark the official end of the exhibition, Last Art School, capping off its run with an evening of conversation and celebration. Curator Lindsey White will provide a lecture about the exhibition. Drinks and light refreshments will be served. This exhibition features works that draw from the artists' prismatic experiences within institutions of higher learning as both students and faculty. While many explicitly engage the complex dynamics of art school as subject, others more irreverently and obliquely contend with hierarchy, transformation, utopia, and the classroom.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Global Bestselling Author Daniel Kehlmann on The Director (Online!)
Author Daniel Kehlmann explores art, power, and survival in The Director. The novel follows famed filmmaker G.W. Pabst as he navigates Hollywood fame, Nazi coercion, and the moral compromises of his return to Austria under the Third Reich.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Talk | Multidisciplinary Artist Discusses His Craft & How He Plays with Narrative & Truth
Vishal Jugdeo is a multidisciplinary artist. His work across video, installation, performance, sculpture and text experiments with narrative, blurring fiction and truth. His recent films emerge from amassments of intimately gathered video and sound, which chart the ebbs and flows of his friendships with interlocutors. In doing so, the works track broader political histories as they unfold often through a lens that is both queer and diasporic. He is engaged in long-term research projects in Guyana, India, and in Los Angeles, where he lives and works. Recent screenings and exhibitions have occurred at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, CCA Berlin, Cinema Akil, Dubai, and Commonwealth and Council Gallery in LA. Jugdeo is a 2015 Guggenheim Foundation Fellow and a 2025 Creative Capital recipient.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Classical Music | Contemporary & Baroque Chamber Works (In Person AND Online!)
The Manhattan School of Music's chamber musicians perform a series of pieces, both old and new. Program: Augusta Read Thomas (1964-) Of Paradise and Light Henry Purcell (1659-1695) Abdelazer or The Moor’s Revenge John Adams (1947-) Shaker Loops
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Power, Politics, and the Making of Modern Conservatism
Journalist and biographer Sam Tanenhaus discusses his deeply researched new book on William F. Buckley, the influential founder of National Review, whose ideas helped define American conservatism. Drawing from exclusive access to private papers, Tanenhaus reveals both Buckley’s public brilliance and his hidden involvement in covert political operations. In conversation with New York Times critic and author Dwight Garner (The Upstairs Delicatessen), this talk offers a fascinating look at power, ideology, and the forces that shaped a movement. Note: RSVP does not guarantee entry; coat check is limited.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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