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6 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, November 6, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Conference | Artists & Scholars Revisit the Legacy of the 1956 Congress of Black Writers and Artists (In Person AND Online!)
In 1956, the First Congress of Black Writers and Artists took place in Paris. It inaugurated the "postcolonial moment" in Europe and Africa, quickly followed by a lesser-known second one, in 1959 in Rome. To celebrate this 70th anniversary, attendees ask: what would a congress be today? Namely, how did the 1950's stakes evolved? which territorities, minorities and discourses have been left apart? what can these two Congresses teach us today and what can we add to them? Speakers/Artists:
Nelson Maldonado-Torres is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Connecticut and a leading voice in decolonial theory.
Nadia Yala Kisukidi is an Associate Professor at the NYU Department of French Literature, Thought, and Culture.
Grégory Pierrot is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Connecticut, Stamford, specializing in the cultural networks of the Black Atlantic.
Mame-Fatou Niang is a Professor of French & Francophone Studies and founder of the Center for Black European Studies and the Atlantic at Carnegie Mellon University. A scholar, filmmaker, and photographer, she co-directed the documentary Mariannes Noires and authored Identités françaises and Universalisme.
Junior Mintt is a Brooklyn-based drag artist, comedian, and Black trans activist, host of The Junior Mintt Show, an independent late-night program centered on Blackness, queerness, and radical positivity.
Brent Hayes Edwards is a Peng Family Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, affiliated with its Center for Jazz Studies. He is the author of The Practice of Diaspora, winner of the John Hope Franklin Prize, and Epistrophies: Jazz and the Literary Imagination.
Mistura Allison is an independent researcher, curator, and art historian based between London and Milan, currently Curator and Project Coordinator at Villa Romana in Florence. She is the founder of ashikọ, a research platform centered on contemporary diasporic visual and oral production from Africa and its diaspora.
Seumboy Vrainom is a French artist, writer, and self-described "digital shaman apprentice" whose work critiques colonial history through appropriated internet imagery and DIY video. An advocate for decolonial ecology, he is a contributor to the media outlet Histoires Crépues.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
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Classical Music | Organ Works by J.S. Bach in a Beautiful Church (In Person AND Online!)
Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:20 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Film | The Martian (2015): Sci-Fi Survival Film from Ridley Scott, Starring Matt Damon
A lone astronaut is left behind on the hostile surface of Mars after an exploratory mission goes awry, and must use his ingenuity to create a habitat where he can survive. Meanwhile, his crewmates and a team of scientists work to rescue him, in defiance of NASA protocol. Director: Ridley Scott Cast: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Sean Bean Sir Ridley Scott is an English film director and producer with an intense visual style. He's best known for his sci-fi, crime, and historical epic films. He's well decorated for his work, including the 2018 BAFTA Fellowship for Lifetime Achievement, two Primetime Emmys, and a Golden Globe. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and appointed a Knight Grand Cross by King Charles III. Matt Damon is an actor, film producer, and screenwriter. He was ranked among Forbes's most bankable stars in 2007, and in 2010 was one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. He has received various awards and nominations, including an Academy Award, an Actor Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for three British Academy Film Awards and seven Primetime Emmy Awards.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Crafting Circle: 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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:30 pm
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Workshop | Create & Maintain a Junk Journal (Make Friends, Share Ideas, & Craft)
Bring your junk journal with you to the library for an evening of community crafting. This session will offer an opportunity to meet friends, share ideas, and participate in a guided activity to add a new spread to your journal. Bring your own notebook; all other materials will be provided. A junk journal allows you to create an ongoing document of your life with found scraps and creative experiments.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Music Grounded in the Language of Historic Flamenco Palos
Vocalist Barbara Martinez and guitarist Albert Alabedra lead the ALBA Musik project, an NYC-based music collective that blends traditional Latin dance and music with contemporary instrumentation, vivacious poetry, and modern songwriting. Their performances honor flamenco's lineage while opening space for new stories, textures, and sonic landscapes that remain deeply grounded in the language of historic flamenco palos. Flamenco dance in dialogue with voice and guitar is an integral force within the band's concerts, embodying all the physical and emotional depth that defines the tradition. ALBA Musik has toured internationally, played shows at the United Nations and for the President of Spain, and received first-round Grammy Award consideration in the Latin Pop and Global Music category for three consecutive years. 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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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