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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 23, 2025?
51 free events take place on Thursday, October 23 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out October 23 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of October . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 23, 2025?
51 free events take place on Thursday, October 23 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out October 23 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of October . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
51 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, October 23, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
Workshop | Central Park Running Session (All Levels Welcome)
If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can run with a club! Open to runners of all levels. Weekly changed routes through the park. Coaches, training, running company and inspiration!
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Pick-Up Pickleball
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function. First come first serve basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Gentle Dance Workout
Enjoy a gentle workout that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free
Free
Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis & Football
Today's Schedule:
10:00am - 5:00pm Center Court Live - Basel, Vienna, Tokyo, Guangzhou
8:00pm - 10:30pm - NCAA South Alabama vs Georgia State
*Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | New York City Hall Guided Tour
One of the oldest continuously used city halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is also a designated interior landmark. Note: When registering, choose the "Individual Tour" option.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Film | CANCELLED!! Alien (1979): Horror Sci-Fi Film from Ridley Scott, Starring Sigourney Weaver
In deep space, the crew of the commercial starship Nostromo is awakened from their cryo-sleep capsules halfway through their journey home to investigate a distress call from an alien vessel. The terror begins when the crew encounters a nest of eggs inside the alien ship. Director: Ridley Scott Cast: Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto 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. Sigourney Weaver is an American actress who has received various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Festival | Food Festival with Local Vendors
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back. Enjoy a variety of eats and treats from local vendors.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Midtown Food Fair Series
Celebrate community, creativity, and fall at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of local vendor booths. Enjoy delicious food, live music, games, and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue
Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free
Free
Film | The 39 Steps (1959): Thriller Film
Remake of Hitchcock classic about an innocent man caught in a web of intrigue. Director: Ralph Thomas Cast: Kenneth More, Taina Elg, Brenda De Banzie, Barry Jones, Reginald Beckwith
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Staged Reading | Alice Childress's One-Act Plays (including Unpublished Pieces)
Explore a century of Black theater through an afternoon series of staged readings of plays from the archives. This event features one-act plays by Alice Childress (American playwright, novelist, and actress known for her sharp explorations of race, class, and gender), including plays that are unpublished and being presented for the first time in decades.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Guitarist Duo Performs Modern Works
The Argentina Guitar Duo (Federico Diaz and Juan Almada) present a duo recital featuring a program with works of Frederic Hand, Carlos Aguirre, and Remo Pignoni.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Thunderbolts* (2025): Marvel Superhero Film with Florence Pugh & Sebastian Stan
After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must go on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Director: Jake Schreier Cast: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Pierce Florence Pugh is an English actress. Pugh's international breakthrough came in 2019 with her portrayals of professional wrestler Paige in the biographical sports film Fighting with My Family, a despondent American woman in the horror film Midsommar, and Amy March in the period drama Little Women. Her accolades include a British Independent Film Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and three BAFTA Awards. Sebastian Stan is an actor who's known for his work in both blockbuster and independent films. His accolades include a Golden Globe Award and a Silver Bear, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Master Class | "Rich, Expressive" Clarinetist Teaches the Ins-and-Outs of Clarinet Mastery in Orchestral Performance
Mark Nuccio, Principal Clarinet of the Houston Symphony Orchestra, provides his expertise in the fine details of great clarinet playing in the context of orchestral performance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:20 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Expert Talks about the Literature of Abandonment in Revolutionary Russia and Ukraine (In Person AND Online!)
This talk is about poetry and catastrophe, violence and relief work, artistic literature and documentation, injury and care. The lens through which Professor in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures Harriet Lisa Murav discusses these topics is the Jewish concept of “hefker,” originating in property law, where it refers to objects that are ownerless and up for grabs. I explore the multivalence of the hefker concept as a legal, poetic, existential, and political/social term, showing how Yiddish poets, Russian language authors, aid workers, and medical professionals—all responding to the pogroms of the Russian Civil War—used the term hefker to describe and conceptualize the experience of mass public violence. To declare a population or individual beyond the realm of law, to act with abandon, to abandon an object, to abandon your ego--these are some of the ways the term evolved. The talk will examine instances of abandonment in documents and artistic literature in Yiddish and Russian.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Investigation of a Natural History Heist: The Feather Thief (Online!)
Join a participatory discussion of The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk Wallace Johnson. Explore the 2009 theft of 299 bird specimens from Britain’s Natural History Museum and the history, obsession, and investigation behind it.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Thursday Evening Exploring the Photography Museum
This museum is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. It was founded in 1974 to champion “concerned photography”—socially and politically minded images that can educate and change the world. Through its exhibitions, education programs, community outreach, and public programs, the museum offers an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, tickets required
$5, tickets required
Festival | Undergraduate Film Showcase
Enjoy New Visions & Voices, a celebration of work completed by students in our Intermediate Production courses. These films feature student work from our Narrative, Documentary, Experimental, Animation, and Television classes as well as work from NYU's Prague Study Abroad Program, which specializes in 35mm film. Schedule:
5:00 p.m.: Reception, Lower Concourse
6:00 p.m.: Awards, Theater 006 (Lower Level)
7:00 p.m.: Screening Festival Films, Theaters 006, 017, 018, 109
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | The Art of Parisian Chic: Fashion, Identity & Modern Women
Explore how women in Impressionist Paris utilized fashion and cultural archetypes to craft their public identities. Author Justine De Young discusses her new book, The Art of Parisian Chic, in conversation with fashion historian Hilary Davidson, exploring the image of the Parisienne, the shopgirl, and the role of style in navigating life in the Second Empire and Belle Epoque. A book signing follows.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Works by Beethoven, J.S. Bach, & More for Piano
Pianist Juhee Lim exhibits a series of pieces from the Classical and Romantic periods. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Toccata in D Major, BWV 912 Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2, No. 3 Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) Dance Macabre, Op. 40 (arr. Liszt/Horowitz)
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | "Extraordinary" Band Plays Hot Jazz, Swing, and an International Mix of Sounds
"Simply extraordinary hot jazz played by some of the finest young musicians devoted to keeping this music alive today." -Grammy-winner Ricky Riccardi Trombonist, singer, and bandleader Emily Asher brings her celebrated ensemble, Emily Asher's Garden Party, back to the New York stage. Praised by The New York Times for her "buoyant charm" and by The Wall Street Journal for playing with "both grit and grace," Asher leads the band with warmth and flair. Following the recording of their fifth album, If I Were a Window, in 2020 and a pandemic-induced hiatus, the group returns with renewed energy, showcasing hot jazz, swing, and an international mix of sounds. Their music ranges from strikingly original to joyfully traditional, offering a spirited tour through jazz's past and present.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Fathom (1967): British Spy Comedy Film
In Spain, an American skydiver is recruited by Western intelligence agents to recover a lost atomic bomb detonator from hostile foreign agents. The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "This comedy-thriller from the director of Batman belongs not in the category of High Camp but in that of Good Wholesome Fun!" Director: Leslie H. Martinson Cast: Raquel Welch, Anthony Franciosa, Ronald Fraser, Richard Briers
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Art Deco Essay Collection Conversation on Silversmith Wiwen Nilsson's Work
This events celebrates the first English-language monograph on the Art Deco and mid-century Swedish silversmith Wiwen Nilsson, featuring thematic essays focusing on his silverware products—his sculptural oeuvre, his jewelry production, and his participation in Swedish and international exhibitions. His grandson Martin Wiwen-Nilsson will be in conversation with award-winning design critic and author Alice Rawsthorn.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Bestselling Nonfiction Author Launches Her New Book, Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in the Age of Revolution
This nonfiction account by Amanda Vaill (Everbody Was So Young) follows Angelica and Elizabeth Schuyler, born to wealth and privilege in New York’s Hudson Valley during the latter half of the eighteenth century. The sisters were raised to make good marriages and supervise substantial households. Instead they became embroiled in the turmoil of America’s insurrection against Great Britain—and rebelled themselves, in ways as different as each was from the other, against the destiny mapped out for them. Drawing on deep archival research, including never-published records and letters, Amanda Vaill interweaves this family drama with its historical context, creating a narrative with the sweep and intimacy of a nineteenth-century novel. Full of battles and dinner parties, murky politics and transparent frocks, fierce loyalty and betrayals both public and personal, Pride and Pleasure brings two extraordinary American heroines to life.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Book Launch: Ghost Fish by Stuart Pennebaker
Enjoy a reading with Stuart Pennebaker as she sits down with Sidik Fofana to discuss her latest work, Ghost Fish. Ghost Fish is a tender coming-of-age novel about a young woman haunted by her sister’s death, who starts to believe that her beloved sibling has returned to her—in the form of a ghost fish, for fans of Sweetbitter and Our Wives Under the Sea.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Discover Contemporary European Literature
An evening of contemporary literary luminaries from 11 different countries addressing themes like time, authoritarianism, community, and more. European Literature Night (ELN) presents an evening of voices from across Europe through discussions, readings, and performances. Eleven award-winning authors from eleven countries celebrate the English translations of their latest books through readings, dialogue, and performance. LINEUP:
Austria–Alois Hotschnig
Czechia–Marek Torčík
Germany–Khuê Pham
Lithuania–Gabija Grusaite
The Netherlands–Tobi Lakmaker
Poland–Joanna Olczak-Ronikier
Portugal–Katherine Vaz
Romania–Liliana Corobca
Switzerland–Ariane Koch
Sweden–Jonas Hassen Khemiri
Ukraine–Artem Chapeye
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Harpsichord Works by J.S. Bach & More (In Person AND Online!)
Dongsok Shin, harpsichord, presents a series of pieces by J.S. Bach, Johann Casper Ferdinand Fischer, and Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, tracing the trail of influence between them.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Interconnecting Lines: International Exhibition of Paintings, Sculpture & Mixed Media
Interconnecting Lines is an international group exhibition celebrating artistic connection and cultural exchange. Featuring works by artists from around the world, the show includes paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and installations exploring the shared human experience that transcends borders and language.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Talk | Learn About the Afterlife of George Balanchine, a Legendary Choreographer
Dancer, writer, performance-maker, and Yale professor Emily Coates spent two years mapping far-flung artifacts related to George Balanchine found in archives. This research became part of her Works & Process commission, Tell Me Where It Comes From, scheduled to premiere in New York this November. A former dancer with New York City Ballet, Coates searched in holdings at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Harvard's Houghton Library, Yale's Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the Archives at Jacob's Pillow, among others. In this artist talk, Coates shares the idiosyncratic trail of ephemera and people she encountered along her journey to move closer to the source of his work, from a great remove, through archival shards. Special guests joining her include Adam Lenz, Public Engagement and Programs Manager at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. Enjoy this unique opportunity to see what goes into creating a new work about the afterlife of a legendary choreographer.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Memory & Migration in Art Talk with Artists & Curator
This conversation, moderated by Natalia Viera Salgado (Puerto Rican curator and curatorial consultant based in New York City, founder of :Pública Espacio Cultural, an independent art space), Associate Curator, brings together the practices of artists Lizania Cruz (Dominican participatory artist and designer interested in how migration affects ways of being & belonging), Guadalupe Maravilla (artist & activist), and Ronny Quevedo (multidisciplinary artist who works with Indigenous ideas & culture) to explore the politics of migration, belonging, and memory across the Americas. Through participatory projects, healing rituals, and reimagined cartographies, these artists engage with personal and collective histories shaped by colonial legacies and diasporic experience. By reflecting on the intersections of art, and lived experience, the talk invites audiences to think critically about how memory is preserved, contested, and reconfigured in relation to the ongoing realities of migration. This program is organized in conjunction with the exhibition Whose America?, on view October 16, 2025 - January 10, 2026.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Memory, Nostalgia, and Beatles-Inspired Landscapes
This exhibition is a new series of 17 oil paintings by renowned artist Michael Gregory. Drawing from memory, travel, and his signature depictions of barns and open landscapes, Gregory reflects on home, nostalgia, and the passage of time. Inspired by the Beatles’ “In My Life,” these works blend personal history with timeless American imagery.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | NYT Writer Talks about Her new Nonfiction Book, The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum
Award-winning journalist Margalit Fox discuss her latest book, The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized-Crime Boss, the true story of a once-infamous criminal mastermind and visionary businesswoman in Gilded Age New York. Synopsis: In 1850, an impoverished twenty-five-year-old named Fredericka Mandelbaum came to New York in steerage and worked as a peddler on the streets of Lower Manhattan. By the 1870s she was a fixture of high society and an admired philanthropist. How was she able to ascend from tenement poverty to vast wealth? The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum paints a vivid portrait of Gilded Age New York--a city teeming with nefarious rogues, capitalist power brokers and Tammany Hall bigwigs, all straddling the line between underworld enterprise and "legitimate" commerce. Combining deep historical research with the narrative flair for which she is celebrated, Margalit Fox tells the unforgettable true story of a once-famous heroine whose life exemplifies America's cherished rags-to-riches narrative while simultaneously upending it entirely. Considered one of the foremost explanatory writers and literary stylists in American journalism, Margalit Fox retired in 2018 from a 24-year-career at the New York Times, where she was most recently a senior writer.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Bestselling Author Discusses His New Book on Writer Peter Matthiessen's Life (In Person AND Online!)
In conversation with New Yorker writer Philip Gourevitch, former Leon Levy Fellow Lance Richardson discusses his new book True Nature, which depicts Peter Matthiessen's life. Matthiessen was an American novelist, naturalist, wilderness writer, zen teacher and onetime CIA agent. He also founded the acclaimed literary magazine, The Paris Review.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Brewing Politics: Mayoral Election Discussion from a Historic Saloon (In Person AND Online!)
Podcast hosts Christina Greer, Harry Siegel, and Katie Honan, joined by documentarian Ric Burns, explore NYC politics in a lively conversation inspired by 19th-century German saloons. Join for a watch party with in-person Q&A, or tune in virtually.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Capoeira: Movement, Rhythm, and Brazilian Tradition
Experience the energy of capoeira in a series of free, all-level sessions inspired by the exhibition Território vivo. Led by Capoeira Guatambu and Mestre Gordinho, these gatherings celebrate the Brazilian art form’s fusion of dance, music, and martial expression.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Jump into Double Dutch with the Pros
Learn to double dutch! Coach Kyra Lee and The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Club | Luddite Dook Discussion: Superbloom
Stop scrolling and put down your phone… this offline book club is a space for in-person conversation about the role technology plays in our world. Each month highlights a different book on the topic of technology’s impact individual lives as well as society as a whole, followed by an open discussion to share recent experiences and observations. Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart by Nicholas Carr (2025) "Challenges some of our most cherished beliefs about self-expression, free speech, and media democratization in modern communication."
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Participatory Sound and Performance Work
Experience a new participatory performance by Funto Omojola, combining text, sound, and movement. Drawing on non-Western understandings of madness and Black church traditions of invocation, the piece invites audiences to sing, recite, move, and collectively envision alternative ways of being.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Dancing | Sunset Salsa on the Pier
Get ready to dance the night away! Sunset Salsa returns for summer rhythm, hosted by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Talia Castro-Pozo, hailed by Latina Magazine as "The Woman of Salsa." Each evening begins with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson and a vibrant open dance party under the setting sun. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a curious first-timer, all are welcome to join this joyful, high-energy celebration of Latin dance. 6:30 PM: Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM: Open Dance
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Play | sadie river’s drag ball on the lawn: Workshop Presentation of Drag, Family & Performance
Experience an intimate workshop presentation of sadie river’s drag ball on the lawn by Basil Kreimendahl, co-directed by nicHi douglas and Will Davis. The performance follows a drag family in Butchertown, KY, as they train in “realness” under the guidance of their House Mother, Sadie River. Juxtaposing the hyper-realistic world of Sadie’s front porch with the expressionistic realm of her imagined drag ball, the play explores hope, family, class, and performance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | African Animation on the Big Screen
Celebrate the vibrant creativity and groundbreaking storytelling of African animators and filmmakers with screenings, discussions, and family-friendly experiences that bring African animation to life. This event shines a spotlight on talented creators and honors the history of African animation, from its origins in the 1910s to the present day's innovations in global media. Note: Registration does not guarantee entrance; please arrive early.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Artist & Childhood Educator Discuss Groundbreaking Work of Psychologist Rhoda Kellogg
Brian Belott and Jennifer DiGioia discuss psychologist and early-childhood educator Rhoda Kellogg. Rhoda Kellogg (1898-1987) was the director of the Phoebe A. Hearst Preschool Learning Center (which was a part of the Golden Gate Kindergarten Association, in San Francisco) for nearly three decades. Over the course of her lifetime, Kellogg amassed a collection of more than two million drawings by children. Kellogg gained global recognition for her groundbreaking studies in children’s art. In her books, What Children Scribble and Why (1955), The Psychology of Children’s Art (1967), and Analyzing Children’s Art (1969), Kellogg explained and documented her theories. She showed that children from all cultures follow a similar graphic evolution in their drawings, starting from scribbles and progressing through certain basic forms. She also believed that children’s art could offer insights into their mental development and educational progress. These theories laid the foundation for the educational program still used at the Hearst Preschool Learning Center today. Brian Belott is an artist, curator, performer, and publisher based in Brooklyn, NY. He is the lead archivist of the Rhoda Kellogg International Child Art Collection and a lifelong collector of child art. Jennifer DiGioia is in her 30th year as an early childhood educator and advocate. She taught at Phoebe A. Hearst Preschool Learning Center, founded by Rhoda Kellogg, for over a decade.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Chigozie Obioma & Brandon Taylor Share Passages from Their Prize-Winning Books (+ Signing)
A reading by Chigozie Obioma (The Fishermen, An Orchestra of Minorities, The Road to the Country) and Brandon Taylor (The Late Americans, Real Life, Minor Black Figures, Filthy Animals), followed by a conversation/Q&A with Darin Strauss. The event will conclude with a reception/signing with books for sale.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Food Writers Launch Their New Kewpie Cookbook
Food writers/editors Elyse Inamine and Jessie YuChen discuss their newbook, For the Love of Kewpie, in conversation with recipe developer and food writer Christina Chaey. Celebrate the cult-favorite Kewpie mayonnaise with stories, history, and delicious recipes, all included in this perfect gift and cookbook. For 100 years, Kewpie Mayonnaise has captured hearts and taste buds alike with its cherubic mascot and unparalleled flavor and texture. Now, in the first official cookbook, Kewpie teaches how mayonnaise can take your cooking to the next level and offers an inside look into all that makes Kewpie, well, Kewpie—from the secrets to the unique formula (it's all about the eggs!) to the story behind the iconic bottle design and how Kewpie ended up with its own museum and holiday. Attendees can also pre-order a signed copy of the book at the link provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Author Reading | Prize-winning Danish Author Celebrates His New Novel, Visions and Temptations (In Person AND Online!)
Danish author, poet, and translator Harald Voetmann discusses his book, Visions and Temptations, with writer and journalist Rivka Galchen. Spurning carnal desire and earthly temptations all his life, the mystic Othlo is now in the care of his brother monks, including the odious Wolkbart. Despite the spare walls which surround his sickbed, Othlo frolics with Holy Dionysius in the Garden of Head-bearers (each carries his own head for eternity), descends from the island of Heaven, visits a brothel patronized by fallen angels who spawn nightmarish offspring eternally, and witnesses the souls of the once gluttonous wealthy fighting over scraps of rotting crabmeat in a ditch in Hell. Accompanied by a sinister guide and a three-hoofed lamb, our hero sees things that make Hieronymsous Bosch’s hellscape look like a rose garden. The third and final book in a series about mankind’s desire to conquer nature, Visions and Temptations follows Awake and Sublunar. In each novel, a great if imperfect mind faces the inevitable demise of the body. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Books will be available for sale after the conversation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Tour | Thursday Night Bike Ride
Get rolling with this weekly Thursday Night Bike Ride! Join fellow cyclists for a fun, social-paced loop through Central Park. All levels welcome--just bring your bike and good energy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | 1930s New York Radio Tunes Live
Step into a 1930s living room and tune in to the golden age of radio. This concert transports you back to an era when listeners would settle into their favorite chair, turn the dial, and let the crackling airwaves fill the room. This immersive experience brings the vibrant sounds of 1930s New York to life, featuring the swinging rhythms of Fletcher Henderson and Jimmie Lunceford--pioneers of big band and jazz orchestration--alongside the legendary Sophie Tucker, known as the "Last of the Red Hot Mamas." This performance is a tribute to the pre-bebop era, filled with nostalgia and swing, offering a rich tapestry of sound that captures the essence of 1930s radio broadcasts.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Ethereal Voice: Rising R&B singer/songwriter
Rising R&B singer/songwriter Briana Maia had engagements with Ashanti, Mario, Trey Songz, and Michael Minelli & Avery Wilson. Maia's signature gaming-inspired universe comes to life in collaboration with director James Blaszko (Soundcake: Aural Confections by Sapphira Cristal & Monet X Change) for a lush evening of original music and theatrical covers. 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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Play | Shakespeare's As You Like It: Classic Comedy Reimagined in the Nightclub Scene
A bold adaptation of William Shakespeare's As You Like It, set in a utopia inspired not by the pastoral woods, but by the transformative power of nightclubs. This Arden is recast as a fictional projection of clubs across cities like San Francisco, Miami, and New York--spaces where generations have sought connection, release, and redemption. Sometimes family is your greatest enemy and sometimes family makes home wherever they go. In this vibrant new imagining of Shakespeare's comedy, Arden becomes both a dance floor and a dreamscape: a place where you might escape villains, but never the voice rising from within. Exiled nobles, lovesick shepherds, and sharp-tongued fools collide in a world where identity shifts, desire runs free, and every heart is tested. Here, love may be foolish, messy, and exhilarating--but it always finds the spotlight. Exploring class, gender, sexuality, romance, and identity across time and place, this As You Like It becomes a bold meditation on how communities imagine, build, and find utopias in their own time. Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Glynis Rigsby.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Open Mic | Poetry, Music, and Comedy Showcase (Online!)
Join a weekly online showcase featuring poems, songs, and comedy. Performers can sign up for a 4-minute spot by reserving one of 20 Artist-RSVP tickets, available starting Wednesdays at 8:00 PM ET. If all spots are filled, performers may join the “good-luck round” at the end of the session. Audience members are welcome to watch live via Zoom.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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