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23 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, November 9, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
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
free, no reservation required
Tour | Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Brooklyn Bridge, Financial District, 9/11 Memorial
This complimentary shuttle loops through more than 30 locations across Lower Manhattan, covering major sites from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Financial District and the World Trade Center area. Busses arrive about every 15 minutes throughout the day. Riders can board or exit at any marked stop, with unlimited trips at no cost. Daily service.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Master Class | Mastering Bassoon Performance
Josh Baker, Associate Principal Bassoon for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, imparts skills and techniques for bassoon mastery.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Festival | European-Inspired Holiday Market: Local Crafts, Artisan Provisions, & Global Gifts
An open-air market, featuring artisans from New York City and around the world. Holiday Shops are housed in custom-designed, "jewel box" kiosks.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Tour | Explore a Major NYC Park
Discover how "Needle Park" of the 1970s successfully transformed into Manhattan's Town Square of today. The guides are loaded with expertise on the park's rich history, award-winning design, distinct amenities, and ongoing maintenance efforts. Tours will continue as scheduled in light rain, but will be cancelled in heavy rain or inclement weather. Bring an umbrella if needed!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, registration required
free, registration required
Workshop | Point-and-Shoot Photography for Beginners (Part 2)
Looking to get more out of your camera, or thinking of starting with one? Award-winning portrait photographer Tony Gale provides a point-and-shoot photography class for beginners. While point-and-shoot cameras vary substantially, the group will go over how to get started with a point-and-shoot camera, including how to understand and control what you can
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, registration required
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers 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, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Party | Fiber/Textile Arts Social
Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you like a different type of fiber art? Whichever it is, bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of creating art with fiber. Invite your friends, or make new connections there. This is a meet-up, not a class.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Master Class | Mastering Trumpet Performance
Raymon Riccomini, Second Trumpet for the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, imparts skills and techniques for trumpet mastery.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Film | Wuthering Heights (2026): Romantic Period Drama with Margot Robbie
This new adaptation of Wuthering Heights strays from the source novel but captures the Brontë vibe in a highly stylized and erotic interpretaion. Director: Emerald Fennell Cast: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, Martin Clunes, Ewan Mitchell Margot Robbie is an Australian actress and producer. Known for her work in both blockbuster and independent films, she has received various awards and nominations, including nominations for two Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and five British Academy Film Awards. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2017 and she was ranked as one of the world's highest-paid actresses by Forbes in 2019.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Full Body Dynamic Strength and Cardio Workout
This high energy exercise class consists of functional exercises to get your heart pumping! Cardio sculpt is taught to music and open to all levels. The goal of this class is to exercise your body and have fun doing it!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
free, registration required...
free, registration required...
Museums | Step Inside a Historic Mansion and Explore Centuries of Design Evolution
The museum showcases design's history, influence, and importance in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design. Note: The museum is undergoing an exhibition changeover. The second and third floor galleries are temporarily closed.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish from 5pm...
pay-what-you-wish from 5pm...
Film | The Trial (1962): Classic Drama with Anthony Perkins, Directed by Orson Welles
An unassuming office worker is arrested and stands trial, but he is never made aware of his charges. Based on the novel by Franz Kafka. Director: Orson Welles Cast: Anthony Perkins, Orson Welles, Jeanne Moreau, Romy Schneider, Akim Tamiroff, Elsa Martinelli Anthony Perkins was an actor, director, and singer. He is most notable for the role of Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's suspense thriller Psycho, which made him an influential figure in pop culture and the realm of horror films. Orson Welles was an American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer who is remembered for his innovative work in film, radio, and theatre. He is considered to be among the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. Welles received an Academy Award and three Grammy Awards among numerous other honors.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | Explore Memorial Museum and Reconnect with History
Reconnect with the feeling of community and cohesion that blanketed our city and nation in the wake of 9/11. This is a monument to human dignity, courage, and sacrifice. This museum honors the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and February 26, 1993, recognizes the courage of those who survived, and salutes those who risked their lives to help others.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
free, tickets required...
free, tickets required...
Concert | Accordion Alchemy: From Morton Feldman to Elvis, Whitney Houston & Tom Jones -- Transforming the Quiet into the WOW!
Dr. William Schimmel and his creative team present a new program featuring the accordion's faceted ability to resonate between the quiet, minimal, avant-garde composer Morton Feldman and the WOW pop of songwriters Leiber and Stoller (all contemporaries who enjoyed a friendship). Tom Jones, Elvis, Whitney Houston, and other original works also influenced by Feldman/Leiber and Stoller will be performed.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
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
free, registration required
Book Discussion | Makeup Artist Shares His New Book, Blue Velvet: A Polaroid Diary ( + Signing)
Go behind the scenes of David Lynch’s 1986 cult classic with on-set Polaroids taken by Jeff Goodwin. He celebrates his new book, Blue Velvet: A Polaroid Diary. He will be in conversation withTony Nourmand, followed by a signing.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Gallery Talk | Multi-Media Artist Breaks Down Her Practice
A conversation between the artist, Tith Kanitha, and Sohrab Mohebbi, Director of SculptureCenter, New York. Tith and Mohebbi will introduce and contextualize Tith's practice, which moves across film, performance, sculpture, installation, and works on paper. A reception will follow.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Play | Conversations in Tusculum: A Play of Power, Politics, and Persuasion
This play reimagines the intense interaction among Brutus, Cassius, and Cicero leading up to the assassination of Julius Caesar, the leader they had once followed into battle but whom they have come to despise. Passionate in their beliefs but torn by their sense of loyalty, they struggle to continue believing in him despite their fear that his actions may pose great dangers to the nation. Written and directed by Richard Nelson.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress
A high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas, and works-in-progress held in the Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, donations welcome
free, donations welcome
Jazz | Havana to Harlem: The Rhythms of Afro-Cuban Jazz
An evening celebrating the vibrant connection between Havana musical traditions and jazz. Born in Havana and based in New York, Melvis Santa is a vocalist, pianist, and composer whose artistry draws on her rich cultural heritage. Her music brings expressive storytelling, rhythmic energy, and the spirit of improvisation. This event is a performance that invites listeners to experience the depth and vitality of Afro-Cuban jazz. Come discover an artist whose distinctive voice connects cultures, honors tradition, and opens new possibilities for one of America's great art forms, jazz.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Classical Music | Lautenwerk Works by J.S. Bach
Dongsok Shin, organ. Music for lautenwerk by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | Works by Haydn, Mozart, & More for Baroque Strings(In Person AND Online!)
Josh Liu, Baroque violin, and Pearl de la Motte, Baroque viola. Program: Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Duo for Violin and Viola in C Major, P. 127, MH 335 Ignaz Pleyel (1757-1831) Concert Trio for Violin, Viola, and Cello, Op. 11 No. 3 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola, and Orchestra in E-flat Major, K. 364 (320d)
Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
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