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4 free events take place on Monday, November 2 in New York City.

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4 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, November 2, 2026

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Workshop | Bodyroll Aerobic Dance Workout

This class teaches the bodyroll dance practice, which ignites embodied empowerment and energize a cathartic release. The experience is designed to alchemize a playful perspective for rolling, releasing, and reinventing yourself. Together, the group will tap into the spiral rave through body rolling, movement energetix, embodiment practices, and aerobic dancing. No dance experience is encouraged!

Manhattan, New York, NY

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10:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshops, November 02, 2026, 11/02/2026, Bodyroll Aerobic Dance Workout

Workshop | Mending Session: Socks & Knitwear

An opportunity to build your mending skills to save money, reduce waste, and express your personal style, together with others who enjoy fixing well-loved items that still have use in them. Attendees will learn how to darn holes and reinforce threadbare areas in knitwear using visible mending. The group will look at hand held mini looms and other tools and household items that can assist in the art of repair. Organizers will provide: Needle, thread, fabric, tools, case by case guidance, technique instruction, books, and other inspiration.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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2:00 pm
free, registration required

Workshops, November 02, 2026, 11/02/2026, Mending Session: Socks & Knitwear

**Film | Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951): Old Hollywood Romantic Fantasy Drama with Ava Gardner**

In 1930, singer Pandora Reynolds, gorgeous, enigmatic, and fascinated by danger and destruction, has the men of a small Spanish town in despair. Just when race driver Stephen Cameron thinks he’s won her, a mysterious yacht appears in the bay whose eerie captain may be the legendary Flying Dutchman. Director: Albert Lewin Cast: James Mason, Ava Gardner, Nigel Patrick, Sheila Sim, Harold Warrender Ava Lavinia Gardner was an American actress during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She first signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1941 and appeared mainly in small roles until she drew critics' attention in 1946 with her performance in Robert Siodmak's film noir The Killers. During the 1950s, Gardner established herself as a leading lady and one of the era's top stars with films like Show Boat and Pandora and the Flying Dutchman, both in 1951.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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5:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Films, November 02, 2026, 11/02/2026, Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951): Old Hollywood Romantic Fantasy Drama with Ava Gardner

Workshop | Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert

Learn to play chess or develop your strategies with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, as each one builds on the previous. Chess sets are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. From 6-7 PM Tamar will provide instruction for beginner-level players. From 7-8 PM there will be open play for all levels.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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6:00 pm
free, registration required