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22 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, November 16, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.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
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
Fair | Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts
Named the best holiday market in America in 2023, this holiday market features 185 vendors offering unique gifts from local craftspeople, artists, and entrepreneurs. Open from November 12 to December 24, the market is a festive destination for holiday shopping, offering a wide range of handmade and artisanal goods. Note: Hours vary throughout the week; the market is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
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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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Park Walk | Autumnal Photo Walk through the Park
Portrait photographer Tony Gale leads a hands-on photo walk through the park as the group enjoys the fall foliage. This photo walk offers a unique opportunity to practice your composition in a real-world setting. Please arrive early, as there is no planned route and the group will be leaving promptly at 1pm. Photo gear will not be provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration 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 Piano Performance
Kyung-A Yoo, faculty of the Townsend School of Music, imparts skills and techniques for collaborative piano mastery.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation 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 | On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970): Comedy Drama Fantasy Musical with Barbra Streisand
A troubled young woman who visits a psychotherapist to help her quit smoking undergoes hypnosis and finds herself reliving a tragic Victorian romance from a past life. Director: Vincente Minnelli Cast: Barbra Streisand, Yves Montand, Bob Newhart, Larry Blyden, Simon Oakland, Jack Nicholson, John Richardson Barbra Streisand is an American singer and actress with a career spanning over six decades. She has achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment, and is among the few performers awarded an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT).
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...
Festival | Holiday Lighting Ceremony headlined by Grammy award-winning artist and Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actor, producer, and singer/songwriter Anthony Ramos
Hosted by Helen Little of 106.7 Lite FM and headlined by Grammy award-winning artist and Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actor, producer, and singer/songwriter Anthony Ramos. The evening of entertainment will feature live performances by the New York Vocal Collective, Brooklyn United Drumline, and more, as well as the first glimpse of Vessel's dazzling new light show.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Opening Reception | Jewelry Exhibition: Stories in Wearable Form
Start NYC Jewelry Week with a closer look at the pieces on display and conversations with the people who created them.Curated by Lisa M. Berman, the exhibition brings together eleven artists and design practices whose work gives personal stories a wearable form. Explore the pieces with their makers and discover the ideas, materials, and techniques behind them. The exhibition also features jewelry by Roman Matous and Lorena Jarpa from Max Alexander's fashion show at the Palais Garnier in Paris, alongside work by Andrea Ortiz, 2Roses, Marc Cohen, and Ellina Pollitt.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP 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 Club | Book Discussion: Moon of the Cursed Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
Readers who enjoy horror and other dark literature are welcome to this in-person discussion. This meeting focuses on Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice. This month’s theme is: Native American Heritage. Moon of the Crusted Snow was originally published in 2018. With winter looming, a small northern Anishinaabe community goes dark. Cut off, people become passive and confused. Panic builds as the food supply dwindles. While the band council and a pocket of community members struggle to maintain order, an unexpected visitor arrives, escaping the crumbling society to the south. Soon after, others follow.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Talk | Hospitality Mogul Danny Meyer Shares Insights on Culture, Cuisine and Lasting Success
Restaurateur Danny Meyer -- founder and owner of Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern and the Shake Shack empire, among others -- has a conversation about his new book, What Could Possibly Go Right? Nearly twenty years after his bestselling book Setting the Table introduced the world to "Enlightened Hospitality," Meyer returns with an honest, hard-won account of building a culture that scales -- through growth, setbacks, reinvention, and change. From a single burger kiosk called Shake Shack to a global company spanning 700 businesses in twenty-four countries, Meyer explains the mantras and leadership principles (Don't F'ing Settle, Change Your Grip, and Think Like a Winemaker) that have guided him. Come hear one of hospitality's great minds share how culture -- not just cuisine -- is what keeps people coming back.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Classical Music | Barqoue Works
Stephen Rapp performs. Music by Matthias Weckmann (c.1616-1674), Heinrich Scheidemann (c.1595-1663), and Vincent Lübeck (1656-1740).
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation 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
Screening | Sneak Preview: The Altruists Ep. 1 + The Imitation Game (2014) (+ Filmmaker & Cast Q&A)
A special screening of the first episode of a new Netflix series. The Altruists, starring Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle, will be followed by a screening of The Imitation Game, the acclaimed 2014 film featuring Benedict Cumberbatch. Graham Moore -- Writer/Creator/Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer of The Altruists and Academy Award-winning screenwriter of The Imitation Game (2014) -- and The Altruists Star/Executive Producer Julia Garner will be in person for a Q&A.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
7:00 pm
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Regular: $20
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Screening | Anna Magnani – The Untold Story (2025): Italian Drama (+ Actress Q&A)
On March 21, 1956, Anna Magnani wins the Academy Award for Best Actress. She spends the night waiting for the news wandering the streets of Rome. However, an unpredictable turn of fate pushes her aside at the moment of her greatest splendor, showing her human side and the world that surrounds her. Above everything is Roberto Rossellini, “an imprint in the heart that lives on even when time has erased everything else.” Director: Monica Guerritore Cast: Monica Guerritore, Tommaso Ragno, Beatrice Grannò, Lucia Mascino, Roberto De Francesco, Alvia Reale, Francesca Cellini, Edoardo Purgatori In Italian with English subtitles. Followed by a Q&A with actress Beatrice Grannò.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
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