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27 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, November 13, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Discussion | Celebrating the Photography of Asian & Asian American Artists
A deep dive into the diverse voices shaping contemporary photography. This class highlights the Photography Collection's rich holdings of Asian and Asian American artists, offering a rare opportunity to study these compelling works up close. The group will explore themes of memory, identity, and artistic innovation through the lenses of artists such as Binh Danh, Thomas Holton, Michael Jang, Dayanita Singh, and Madoka Takagi.
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
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 Bodyguard (1992): Romantic Thriller Drama with Kevin Costner & Whitney Houston
A former Secret Service agent takes on the job of bodyguard to an R&B singer, whose lifestyle is most unlike a President's. Director: Mick Jackson Cast: Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs, Ralph Waite Kevin Costner is an American actor, producer, and director. He has received various accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Whitney Houston was a singer, actress, film producer, and record producer. Commonly referred to as "the Voice", Houston is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of more than 220 million records worldwide. She is among the most awarded artists of all time. A cultural icon, Houston broke down gender and racial barriers through her artistic achievements, Hollywood crossover, and music videos. Known for her vocal delivery, gospel singing style, crossover appeal, and live performances, she was ranked second on Rolling Stone's list of the greatest singers of all time in 2023. Short film discussion to follow.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
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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Film | Roma (2018): Historical Drama Directed by Alfonso Cuaron
There are periods in history that scar societies and moments in life that transform us as individuals. In 1970s Mexico City, two domestic workers help a mother of four while her husband is away for an extended period of time. Director: Alfonso Cuarón Cast: Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Jorge Antonio Guerrero Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron is a well-decorated screenwriter, director, editor, cinematographer, and producer. His achievements include four Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, and seven BAFTA Awards.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Tour | Exploring One of New York's Iconic Fifth Ave Institutions
Designed to inspire, building highlights include:
The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace in Midtown
A dramatic "Long Room" with 42-foot-high atrium offering five levels of open, browsable book stacks
Commissioned public art celebrating creativity and curiosity
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:30 pm
free, registration required
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Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum
Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Museums | Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum
This special, all-ages evening celebrates the art and the city. Explore in the galleries, get creative with drop-in drawing sessions, and see a film in the theaters. Museum stores and cafe will be open, too, so you can grab a bite, get drinks, or shop for unique design objects. Free for New York State residents but must be reserved in advance (up to two adults), and are subject to availability and proof of residency. Tickets are released one week in advance.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Watercolor Painting Session with Jazzy Tunes
An hour of watercolor painting while listening to jazz. No formal experience is required. Watercolor painting supplies will be supplied, but the activity is self-instructed.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Carnegie Hall-Featured Musicians Perform Jazz, Indian Classical Music, & Wide-Ranging Vocal Practice
Multi-genre vocalist, composer, and arranger Shabnam Abedi joins pianist and composer Joe Block for a performance bringing together two distinctive voices in contemporary jazz and beyond. Together, Abedi and Block bring their shared spirit of musical exploration to an intimate set on the stage. Praised by The New York Times for her "lovely warmth," Abedi draws on jazz, Indian classical music, and a wide-ranging vocal practice that has taken her from Jazz at Lincoln Center to Carnegie Hall. Block, a Steinway Artist and acclaimed pianist and composer, has performed with artists including Wynton Marsalis, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Gary Bartz, and has been recognized by Jazz at Lincoln Center as one of "jazz's most promising young composers."
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, RSVP recommended
free, RSVP recommended
Dance Performance | Characters, Voice, & Dance Emerging from the Sacred Circle
An evening of sharing dance and theater works by Omri Drumlevich. A group of collaborating artists lead an evening where characters, voices, and dance emerge from and return to one of humanity’s most ancient forms of sharing stories, prayers, and movement: the sacred circle. Drumlevich’s work explores the complexities of human nature through theological, philosophical, and ethical questions. Drawing inspiration from mythology, cosmology, life on stage, and the enchanting power of movement, patterns, and ritual, his work brings together the cosmic and the earthly, the human and the fantastic, the personal and the universal, the private and the public, the abstract and the contextual. Throughout the evening, audiences will be invited into a shared space of curiosity and reflection, including an open conversation with the performing artists — an opportunity to ask questions, exchange thoughts, and explore the work together.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Workshop | Exploring Korean Food Culture
A special culinary workshop featuring Chef Kiki and three distinctive Korean balsamic vinegars crafted from Shine Muscat grapes. Through culinary demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and tastings, participants will discover the versatility of Korean balsamic vinegar while exploring the connection between Korean ingredients, fermentation, and contemporary culinary innovation.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Genre Painter Shares His Latest Monograph (+ Signing)
Doron Langberg to celebrates their book featuring more than 100 paintings spanning ten years of artistic practice. They will be in conversation with Gaby Collins-Fernández, followed by a signing.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Discussion | Industry Professionals Discuss How They Cultivate Sustainable Ecosystems for Filmmakers
An engaging panel of filmmakers on navigating the tumultuous and changing landscape of entertainment to support filmmakers, artists, and creators. Panelists: Cassie Bradley (Creative Director, Impact Lounge) Brenda Vongova (President, UN Movie Society) Anuj Gupta (Founder & Managing Partner, WADR Law Firm) Sola Fasehun (Founder & Literary Manager, The Distribution Collective/TDC) Mehar Gujral (Producer, Gigantic Studios) Jodi Johnson (Founder, Thought Projectors Studio) Moderator: Jacqueline Pereda, on behalf of Latino Filmmakers Network/LFN
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Film | The Ties That Bind Us (2024): French-Belgian Drama
A young single father trying to find the strength to love. A feminist librarian, single by conviction, who’s decided that she won’t be a mother. A six-year-old child trying to find a place in a new family structure. By revealing their aspirations, their fears, their choices, this film depicts different ways in which humans create families. Director: Carine Tardieu Cast: Pio Marmaï, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Vimala Pons, Raphaël Quenard
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Classical Music | Chamber Works by Poulenc, Rachmaninoff, & More
Atao Liu, bassoon, Magdalena Garandza, clarinet, and Olga Gurevich, piano. Program: Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) Duo for Clarinet and Bassoon Witold Lutosławski (1913-1994) Dance Preludes for Clarinet and Piano Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Étude-Tableau, Op. 39 No. 5 in E-flat Minor James Cohn (1928-2021) Sonata Robusta for Bassoon and Piano Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857) Trio Pathétique
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Live Original Music Showcase
Enjoy a free evening of live, original music featuring local songwriters and composers.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Music Made Using Small Electronic Devices
A program of women composers, tracing along the edge of song with elongated melodies, resonance and silence; micro-moments composed into landscapes, sometimes broken and abstracted, other times bending adrift. Performed by Teo Dora An Drea: Teodora Stepancic, piano/keyboards/objects, and Andrea Young, voice/electronics.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Film | The Best Years of Our Lives (1946): Golden Age of Hollywood Epic Drama FIlm
The film follows three World War II veterans who return to their hometown and try to adjust to American civilian life. Coming from different branches of the military with ranks that don't match the social class they're returning to, each man carries the wartime dream of home—only to find himself out of step with the world he left behind. Director: William Wyler Cast: Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Concert | World Famous Shadyville DJ Cory Giles
Brooklyn native Cory Giles is behind the decks, bringing with him ten years of deep experience in the music industry. From Def Jam Recordings to Hot 97, Giles has been involved in music programming and development across all music platforms. Giles has worked with brands such as Louis Vuitton, The Mohegan Sun, The W, Tidal, NCAA, and the WNBA. He has played sets for celebrities such as John Legend, Luke Combs, and Jack Harlow, to name a few. In October '22, Cory became a member of The World Famous Shadyville DJs crew.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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Play | Practice: Dramatic Take on Power & Surrender
It takes grit, determination, self-awareness, and years of training to be an artist. But what does it take to be a genius? Written by Nazareth Hassan. Directed by Jasminn Johnson. Cast: Carl Collins, Kris Jai, Tom Phelan, Sean Sekino, Camila Madero, Ase' Micah Tyler, Lance Avery Brown, Joy Callwood, Eric Steven Flores, and Imran Curic. Content Warning: Practice contains mature themes and content, including: substance use, simulated vomiting and intoxication, and references to past sexual trauma, suicide, incarceration, and grief.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Play | Witch: Darkly Comic Contemporary Retelling of a Jacobean Drama
A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a "witch" and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince her - and then returns again - unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed, and the village is forever changed. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama, this sharp, subversive fable debates how much our souls are wroth when hope is hard to come by. Written by Jen Silverman. Directed by Daniella Caggiano.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Contemporary Chamber Works
Mannes American Composers Ensemble. Program: Pierre Boulez (1925-2016) Explosante-fixe Tristan Murail (1947-) Feuilles à travers les cloches Josh Modney LYNX Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023) Nuits, adieux
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Party | Friday the 13th After Hours Party: Music, Storytelling, Exhibits, Games, & More
A night of horror, superstition, and mystery. Featuring:
Live music and storytelling. Glass Harmonica with Friedrich Heinrich Kern and Scary Stories with Clay McLeod Chapman, Nneoma Ike-Njoku, and Angela Liu
One-night-only display of rare collections material exploring the evolving identity of witches
Create a Horror Story inspired by the Picture Collection
Classic films from the collection
Horror book tasting of the Best New Horror of 2026 List
Coloring, Puzzles & Games
Music by DJ René Hidalgo
An exhibition unpacking the complex stories of the American Revolution
21+ | ID required
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
pay-what-you-wish, registration required
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Dancing | Latin Grammy-Winning Musician Fuses Classic Salsa with a Modern New York Sound
Experience the passion, longing, and dance floor-filling joy of Luisito Gomez & Calle 107. Led by Latin Grammy-winning musician, arranger, and producer Luisito Gomez--who grew up on 107th Street--Calle 107 blends classic salsa with a modern New York sound through original music and fresh interpretations, featuring the dynamic vocalists Ordanis Castillo, Marvin Moscoso, and Jason Martinez.. Luisito Gomez & Calle 107 bring the energy and spirit of New York City to the stage, inviting dancers and music lovers alike to celebrate salsa's past, present, and future. 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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