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35 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, November 14, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Screening | Film Fest: Freedoms Under Assault (2025) Documentary (+ FIlmmaker Q&A)
A full-length documentary that chronicles the systematic destruction of a world-class university and the politically motivated culture war against its faculty over a two-year period. A perfect storm of an autocratic university president collaborating with a supermajority reactionary state legislature following the cultural wars agenda of the White House has effectively curtailed the institutional autonomy of Indiana University as well as shared governance structures, academic freedom, free speech and assembly rights, tenure, and the viability of arts and humanities programs. Directors: Robert F. Arnove & Jacky Comforty Q&A with filmmakers after screening. Complimentary refreshments before the screening.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
Workshop | Accessible, Grounding, & Restorative Yoga in the Park
Participants flow together and celebrate community through mindful movement with Yoga Sangraha. This is not a new style of yoga, but a gathering of timeless practices — accessible, grounding, and deeply restorative. Led with science and tradition at the heart, this class will guide you through a sequence of postures designed to balance, stabilize, and calm the body and mind. The word Sangraha means “a collection,” and this practice brings together postures and breathwork that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you leave feeling focused, connected, and at ease. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:30 am
free, registration required
free, registration required
Discussion | Bilingual Conversation with Theater-Maker Carolina Cuervo
An intimate conversation exploring the artist's work as a writer, playwright, screenwriter, showrunner, and creative artist. In conversation with Martha Schreiner, Carolina will take the audience behind the scenes of her work - from the first spark of an idea to developing characters, writing for theater and screen, collaborating with other artists, and navigating a career built around storytelling. This is not a masterclass or workshop. It’s a TALK. A chance to hear directly from an artist about her body of work, her experiences, her creative process — and the stories behind the stories.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
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
Symposium | Conference in a Landmark Art Museum: Artistic Representations of the Body & Fashion
Dive deep into themes found in the exhibition Costume Art through dynamic conversations and presentations by leading scholars, designers, artists, models, and more. Explore the indivisible connection between clothing and the body, and the complex interplay between artistic representations of the body and fashion as an embodied art form.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free with museum...
free with museum...
City Walk | Discover Historic "Little Germany"
Celebrate the bicentennial of the historic figure Oswald Ottendorfer! Discover Kleindeutschland--the vibrant East Village neighborhood shaped by the brilliant German revolutionaries who fled the European uprisings of 1848. Please check in at the front desk at least 15 minutes before the walk is scheduled to begin. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The event will be rescheduled in case of rain.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, registration required
free, registration required
Tour | Guided Exhibition Tour Exploring Ancient Magic Practices
A walk through the current exhibition, Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World. From its integration into religious traditions in Mesopotamia and Egypt, to its marginal, often illicit status in Greece and Rome, magic played a central role in ancient societies. Cursed! examines the visualization and practice of magic between 2000 BCE and 300 CE in these communities, featuring rare objects in a variety of media-including sculpture in stone and bronze; decorated ceramics; amulets in semiprecious stones, gold, and silver; and papyrus scrolls. Taken together, these artifacts reveal a shared human desire: to influence the unseen forces shaping life and death.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation 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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11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Full-Body Circuit Training
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge, this class is for you. Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and will get your heart pumping. Instructor: Rachel Prozeller
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:30 am
free
free
Discussion | Actors from Chicago Fire, FBI, & Law & Order Discuss Their Franchises & the Future of Network TV (+ Reception)
Hanako Greensmith, Zeeko Zaki, and David Ajala have a discussion on carrying forward the legacy of Wolf Entertainment's iconic franchises. From creating memorable characters to bringing new energy to beloved series, these stars will share how they're helping shape the next generation of television heroes. NBCUniversal Reception to follow immediately after the Panel. Complimentary refreshments from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Parks
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Note: Spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Group Sungazing with the West Harlem Art Fund
A unique solar-viewing experience where participants can safely observe the Sun through specialized, solar-filtered telescopes.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Dancing | Learn the Harlem-Founded Lindy Hop (Lesson & Social)
Feel the power and move to the beat in an unforgettable celebration of the Afro roots of jazz. African Dance and Lindy Hop Educator Paté Nassalang traces the origins of Harlem’s signature cultural dance, The Lindy Hop. Be dazzled by film clips, be part of a fun dance demonstration and dance social.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Workshop | Poetry-Writing Session with River Views
Love writing poetry but wish you had a reliable writing community? Participants enjoy an hour of low-stakes poetry writing and discussion in the library once per month. Take in the views of the Hudson River as the group chats about writing lives before generating new work together. Staff will provide optional prompts, but self-guided writers—as well as absolute beginners—are always welcome. Participants are always welcome to depart from the prompt.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
Workshop | Yoga Reset in the Park
This yoga class is designed to support the mental and physical health of our community through movement, mindfulness, and connection. The program offers a space to stretch, breathe, talk, and reset. No prior experience needed -- come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Jazz | Improvised Jazz Lineup
Celebrating music with:
Cooper-Moore
Karen Borca Trio
Dick Griffin & Warren Smith
Melanie Dyer New Muse Trio
Kelvyn Bell
Abdou Mboup
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
Workshop | Make Your Own Fire Cider
Learn how to create your own cider with herbs and produce grown on-site! Fire cider is an herbal tonic that is used to boost immunity and warm you up during the colder months. Organizers will provide all the materials and guide you through the process, so you can make your own batch to take home and enjoy.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Screening | Film Fest: Short Films on American Communities
Films:
Water Cooler (Director: Emma V. F.)
Memorializing the Movement (Director: Alec Fischer)
The Last Resort (Director: Sarita Khurana)
Dragon Mom (Director: Harrison Buck)
Department of Injustice (Director: Travis Wood)
The Letter (Writers/Directors Michael P. DeMinico & Steve W. Thompson,)
Q&A with filmmakers after screening.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:15 pm
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
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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2:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Dance Performance | Toad Mountain: Work-in-Progress Contemporary Dance Performance Inspired by Folklore
Jie-Hung Connie Shiau’s performance draws on Taiwanese folklore to explore the hidden interior spaces where we store memory, silence, instinct, and grief, the pieces of ourselves we preserve, protect, or abandon in the name of self-preservation, some by conscious choice and others slowly, invisibly, over time. Folklore has long served as a vessel for what a society cannot always speak aloud, and Shiau’s process returns to those mythic landscapes not as nostalgia but as mirrors, an attempt to uncover where we hide, what we bury, and what we might finally be ready to release and reconcile.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
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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2:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, 1 drink...
free, 1 drink...
Classical Music | String Works by J.S. Bach, Bartok, Mozart, & More with East River View
Mark Peskanov, violin, and Margo Shohl, violin/viola. Selected works for two violins, violin and viola, and solo violin by Bach, Le Clair, Bartok, Mozart, Wieniawski.
Brooklyn, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Discussion | Death Cafe Discussion Group
An informal, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. The purpose of Death Cafe is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Screening | Film Fest: Short Films from LA-Based Filmmakers (+ Q&A with the Creators)
Films:
Wild Dog (Writer & Director: Chelsea Ingram)
Golden Opportunity (Writer & Director: Caroline Brettler)
Daly City (Writer & Director: Nick Hartanto)
When Big People Lie (Director: Gianfranco Fernandez-Ruiz)
Plaster Saints (Writer & Director: Carolina Caruso)
We Are Kings (Writer & Director: Frank Sun)
Blister (Writer & Director: Hrishi Bardhan)
Q&A with filmmakers after screening.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:45 pm
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
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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4:00 pm
free, RSVP required,...
free, RSVP required,...
Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in a Beautiful Church (In Person AND Online!)
Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
Free, donations are...
Free, donations are...
Screening | Frida: The Girl Just Doesn’t Go Away -- Modern Art Documentary
Decades after her death, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has become a feminist icon, queer touchstone, political symbol, and ubiquitous commodity. The perspectives of scholars, artists, artisans, collectors, and devoted fans explore how Kahlo’s image has been claimed, reproduced, marketed, and reimagined while her paintings continue to inspire deeply. Vibrant and insightful, the film looks beyond Fridamania to ask what happens when a radical artist becomes both a universal role model and a global brand. Director: Trisha Ziff With Frida Kahlo biographer Hayden Herrera.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
6:00 pm
Regular: $45
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Regular: $45
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Concert | Carnegie Hall-Featured Singer-Songwriter Performs
Multidisciplinary storyteller and poet Lisa Marie Simmons brings her distinctive blend of jazz, poetry, and improvisation to the stage. Based in Italy, she collaborates with pianist and composer Marco Cremaschini in their poetic-jazz ensemble, NoteSpeak, weaving together original compositions, spoken word, and songs in English, French, and Italian. The ensemble has performed across Europe, India, and the United States. NoteSpeak's acclaimed albums include NoteSpeak 12, named one of DownBeat's Best Albums of 2023, and their latest release, NoteSpeak (In a Word), which received a four-star review from All About Jazz and the 2026 Best European Jazz Intercontinental Music Award. Simmons has performed at the Venice Biennale and made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2025, with a return engagement this November.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, RSVP recommended
free, RSVP recommended
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
free, registration required
free, registration required
Play | THE JAZMINES: a rage play – and for legal reasons, a parody -- Original Satirical Comedy
This play takes place in a multiverse of choice and cost. Here, brown artists compete for space in the American theater canon, negotiating their professional wins with the loss of their personal relationships. This event offers the opportuinty to witness this new work by author/star Jasmine Sharma (Twelfth Night) with music by composer Xander Browne and direction by Asmeret Ghebremichael (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York, The Notebook). 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
free, fast-track option...
free, fast-track option...
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
free, registration required
free, registration required
Performance | Performers from Stranger Things, Only Murders in the Building, & More Bring Marginalized Stories to Life through Readings & Songs
Experience the power of music and spoken word to celebrate the voices of the people. A live performance that brings marginalized stories to life through readings and songs, inspired by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove’s book, and featuring an all-star cast of actors, musicians, and activists. Featuring: Cathy Curtin (Stranger Things), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Only Murders in the Building), Cassie Bradley (Coronation Street), Grace Duah (Gossip Girl), and many more. Reception to follow immediately.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
Comedy Club | Standup Show
Catch some of the best comedians at this free weekly stand-up show, featuring a lineup of rising stars and seasoned favorites. Past performers include Sheng Wang, Mark Normand, Dan Soder, Annie Lederman, and more.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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9:00 pm
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