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February 25, 2026. Free shows, free concerts, free movies, free tours, free readings, worshops, lectures, etc.  are New York's best kept secret! Learn all about it and do not miss the unique opportunities that only New York provides: NYC never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.

New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).

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Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!

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Free things to do, free events that take place in New York City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (February 25, 2026) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!

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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!

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48 free  things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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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Workshops, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Central Park Running&nbsp;Session (All Levels Welcome)

Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity


This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Museumss, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity

Workshop | Craft Session: Make a Twine Tray


Come make a DIY twine tray out of some colorful string and cardboard! You can use the tray to hold any small items or possessions and customize it however you like. All materials provided, limited to 10 participants. First come, first served. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Craft Session: Make a Twine Tray

Tour | Explore Exhibition on NYC Magician History


Enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition on the golden age of magic, Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City. This staff-led tour highlights the major collectors and magicians linked to New York City from the 1870s to the 1930s. About the Exhibition: In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a surge of magicians began to refine their art, finding larger audiences and building communities of practice, especially in New York City. This period has come to be known as the Golden Age of Magic. The history of magic and magicians has long been documented through text and image as a form of theater. Now, the exhibition Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City, curated by Annemarie van Roessel, will display our rich and historic archival materials related to the art of magic and the fascinating lives of magicians performing in New York City during the Golden Age.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free
Tours, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Explore Exhibition on NYC Magician History

Tour | Inside the Intersection of Fine Art and Style


Learn about the relationship between Euro-American fine art and fashion from the late 18th century to the present. The exhibition features over 140 works, including designs by Elsa Schiaparelli, Isabel Toledo, Martin Margiela, and Grace Wales Bonner, as well as textiles by Sonia Delaunay, Salvador Dalí, and Pablo Picasso. Live music accompanies the tour, highlighting connections between visual art and performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tours, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Inside the Intersection of Fine Art and Style

Museums | Wednesday at a Unique Art Museum


Candid, genuine, and unexpected, this is New York City's only museum dedicated to folk & self-taught artists. The Museum celebrates the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. The museum's collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent--from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, the museum's mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Wednesday at a Unique Art Museum

Museums | If Fashion is of Interest to You...


Best known for its innovation and award-winning exhibitions, the museum has a permanent collection of more than 50,000 garments and accessories dating from the eighteenth century to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, If Fashion is of Interest to You...

Master Class | Learn the Ins & Outs of Great Violin Performance


Violinist Carol Lieberman--modern and Baroque violin instructor with Boston University--imparts the skills and techniques for violin mastery.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Learn the Ins & Outs of Great Violin Performance

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
12:00 pm
Free
Tours, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, New York City Hall Guided Tour

Book Discussion | Writing Under Confinement in the Nazi Ghettos (Online!) 


Author and scholar Sven-Erik Rose discusses literature written by Jewish authors imprisoned in the Warsaw, Łódź, and Vilna ghettos. Drawing from poetry and prose created under extreme repression, the talk examines how writers processed trauma, survival, and witness through literary form. This virtual program reflects on literature as both resistance and record.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Writing Under Confinement in the Nazi Ghettos (Online!)&nbsp;

Classical Music | Afternoon Bach


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Afternoon Bach

Workshop | Adult Chorus Session Open to All


Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Adult Chorus Session Open to All

Workshop | Art Gallery Writing Workshop with Columbia Instructors


Make time in your day for creative writing at an art gallery with a drop-in workshop led by instructors from Columbia Artist/Teachers (CA/T). Working together, participants and instructors will view and respond to works on view through generative writing prompts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Weekly Outdoor Bagpipe Tribute: Honoring 9/11 Lives and Legacies


A moving weekly bagpipe tribute honors those who lost their lives on 9/11, as well as individuals affected by the lasting health impacts of that day. The tribute begins with a performance near a symbolic column preserved from the site, followed by a second performance in a nearby outdoor space.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Weekly Outdoor Bagpipe Tribute: Honoring 9/11 Lives and Legacies

Museums | Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum


Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, this museum is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:30 pm
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Museumss, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum

Film | Bob Marley: One Love (2024), Reggae Biopic


The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green Cast: Robert Teitel, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley, Cedella Marley
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2:00 pm
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Films, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Bob Marley: One Love (2024), Reggae Biopic

Workshop | Draw the Human Figure


Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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Tour | Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century


This historic site honors the early life of a renowned American figure. The restored brownstone reflects late 19th-century architecture and offers insights into the family's daily life. Learn about various exhibits and artifacts that showcase the cultural and historical context of the era, providing a glimpse into the formative years of this visionary leader-to-be. This guided tour is first-come, first-served. It may reach capacity before your desired tour time, so please be sure to arrive early. Tour duration: 45 minutes. This tour takes place at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Tours, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century

Master Class | Learn the Ins & Outs of Great Orchestral Performance


Clarinetist John Bruce Yeh, Assistant Principal Clarinet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, imparts skills and techniques for orchestral performance mastery.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Learn the Ins & Outs of Great Orchestral Performance

Discussion | Experts Discuss Brazil's Political Future


This panel examines Brazil’s political, social, and economic challenges as the country prepares for the 2026 elections amid polarization, violence, and shifting global pressures. Brazil stands at the precipice of a critical and challenging year. In October 2026, 79-year old Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will run for president for his fourth term as president after a tumultuous period in Brazilian history that included a presidential impeachment, the right-wing populist presidency in Jair Bolsonaro, and a coup attempt. After winning the 2022 elections by a narrow margin, Da Silva’s allies were widely turned out of office in the 2024 municipal elections. International political and trade tensions with the US have further complicated matters domestically. Crime and violence continue to affect the country, most notably with the recent murder of 120 at the hands of police on the north side of Rio de Janeiro.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussions, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Experts Discuss Brazil's Political Future

Master Class | Learn the Ins & Outs of Great Orchestral Performance


Bassist Alexander Horton, Assistant Principal Bass of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, imparts skills and techniques for orchestral performance mastery.
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Concerts, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Learn the Ins & Outs of Great Orchestral Performance

Gallery Talk | Learn How a Historic Mansion Turned into a Museum


Join a museum educator for a brief gallery talk tracing how a Gilded Age mansion was transformed into a world-class art museum.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Gallery Talks, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Learn How a Historic Mansion Turned into a Museum

Concert | Experts Discuss Flamenco Music's History in the Village (In Person AND Online!)


Attend a discussion of flamenco's rich history in "the Village." Flamenco scholar K. Meira Goldberg and cultural historian Elijah Wald (author of Dylan Goes Electric!) explore how "the Village" became a hub of artistic experimentation -- the birthplace of the Beat Generation, the 1960s counterculture, and various avant-garde movements. They discuss its rich tapestry of urban bohemia, where small presses, art galleries, and theater and music venues flourished, giving rise to an alternative culture including the queer movement and a thriving flamenco scene, which developed alongside the more famous folk scene. Goldberg is a flamenco performer, choreographer, teacher, and author of Sonidos Negros: On the Blackness of Flamenco. Wald is a musician and writer whose book about Bob Dylan served as the inspiration for the film A Complete Unknown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Experts Discuss Flamenco Music's History in the Village (In Person AND Online!)

Classical Music | Modern Bassoon Works (In Person AND Online!)


Zachary Blake VonCannon, bassoon. Program: Paul Jeanjean (1874-1928) Prélude et Scherzo Bernard Andrès (1941-) Chants d'Arrière-Saison György Orbán (1947-) Sonata for Bassoon and Piano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Modern Bassoon Works (In Person AND Online!)

Classical Music | Piano Works by Schubert & Ravel


Adrian King, piano. Program: Franz Schubert (1797-1828) “Wanderer” Fantasie in C Major, Op. 15, D. 760 Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Le Tombeau de Couperin
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Concerts, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Piano Works by Schubert & Ravel

Book Discussion | Award-Winning Author Shares Her New Essay Collection, We're Alone


National Book Award Finalist Edwidge Danticat talks with literature professor Brent Hayes Edwards about We’re Alone, her recent book of essays that trace a loose arc from her childhood to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent events in Haiti, and include personal narrative, reportage, and tributes to mentors and heroes such as Toni Morrison, Paule Marshall, Gabriel García Márquez, and James Baldwin. The essays explore several abiding themes: environmental catastrophe, the traumas of colonialism, motherhood, and the complexities of resilience, moving from the personal to the global and back again. We’re Alone is a book that asks us to think through some of the world’s intractable problems while deepening our understanding of one of the most significant novelists at work today. We’re Alone has garnered high critical praise and was a Finalist for the 2025 National Book Critics Circle for Nonfiction, and named by NPR.org, Publishers Weekly, and Electric Literature Best Book of 2024.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Award-Winning Author Shares Her New Essay Collection,&nbsp;We're Alone

Party | Board Games Meet-Up


Play a variety of board games, including Scrabble, Chess, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and more! Bring a friend or join on your own--all levels are welcome. Studies have shown that playing board games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including: o Improving memory and focus o Enhancing critical thinking skills o Making connections o Reducing stress (and screen time!)
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free
Partys, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Board Games Meet-Up

Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up


Bring a book or check one out of the library to read to yourself for one hour. After that, spend an hour socializing with those around you!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Quiet Reading Meet Up

Discussion | Rebuilding the Skyline: How 9/11 Reshaped New York


After September 11, 2001, the effort to rebuild lower Manhattan and recover from the attacks sparked a broader transformation throughout New York City, affecting its economy, culture, and identity. Experts talk about how the city's landscape and cultural fabric have changed since that event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Discussions, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Rebuilding the Skyline: How 9/11 Reshaped New York

Discussion | Storytellers Explore Concept of Ghosting, alongside the Book Ghosting: On Disappearance


Experience an engaging evening of personal narratives and critical conversation as students share their experiences with ghosting — that modern phenomenon of abrupt disappearance in relationships, friendship, work, and beyond. Drawing on themes from Ghosting: On Disappearance by University Professor Dominic Pettman, this event brings lived stories into dialogue with broader cultural and technological questions about presence, absence, and connection in our mediated world. Professor Pettman will be joined in conversation by Zed Adams, Vice President of Technology, to explore how ghosting reflects deeper patterns of disconnection and what it reveals about how we relate to others today. Student storytellers include Abby Merrick, Duru Hamutcu, Marcus Rosen, and Six Lauture.
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Discussions, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Storytellers Explore Concept of Ghosting, alongside the Book&nbsp;Ghosting: On Disappearance

Lecture | Architect & Urban Conservationist Explores the Indian Architecture Landscape (Online)


Architect and urban conservationist Brinda Somaya draws on her decades of experience to explore the idea that architecture is not just about buildings and aesthetics but also about people, politics and social responsibility. In conversation with architects Jeanne Gang and Billie Tsien and CEO of World Monuments Fund (WMF) Benedicte de Montlaur, Somaya will explore how new buildings can arise from historic settings, honoring the past while meeting the needs of the present and future. Together, they will reflect on the architect's role, underscoring how thoughtful design can bridge heritage conservation and community engagement. Shaped by Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Islamic, colonial, and modernist traditions, India's built environment reflects centuries of cultural exchange and transformation. Today, architects in South Asia work across an extraordinary range of contexts--from informal settlements to heritage sites and from major corporate headquarters to public buildings. The region's architects navigate stark social and economic divides, with projects spanning conservation, cutting-edge design and grassroots engagement.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:15 pm
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Lectures, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Architect & Urban Conservationist Explores the Indian Architecture Landscape (Online)

Screening | Stile Alberto (2025): Italian Documentary on Author Alberto Arbasino (+ Filmmaker Discussion)


A journey into the world of Alberto Arbasino (1930-2020), one of the greatest Italian writers of the postwar period. Brilliant and ruthless on the page, worldly and ironic in social circles, reserved in private life: Arbasino was an intellectual, journalist, member of Parliament, dandy, and an idol for generations of readers. Led on this journey by Michele Masneri, author of the book on which the film is based, the documentary offers a portrait of a man who helped free Italian intellectual life from its provincialism, leaving behind a cultured and strikingly modern legacy. Until now, there had never been a documentary dedicated to one of the key figures of Italian culture in the second half of the twentieth century and beyond. Written and directed by Michele Masneri and Antongiulio Panizzi. In Italian with English subtitles. Followed by a filmmaker discussion in English with Antonio Monda.
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6:30 pm
Free
Screenings, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Stile Alberto (2025): Italian Documentary on Author Alberto Arbasino (+ Filmmaker Discussion)

Lecture | Andy Warhol and Trans Representation in ’70s New York


David Getsy explores Andy Warhol’s impact on trans visibility in 1970s New York through underground theater and film. Examine Warhol’s collaborations with trans performers, including Jackie Curtis, Candy Darling, and Holly Woodlawn, and review productions like Pork and The Magic Hype. Selected Warhol films will screen from February 25 to 28.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lectures, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Andy Warhol and Trans Representation in &rsquo;70s New York

Book Discussion | Art Scholar Cat Dawson Shares Their New Book, Monumental


Professor and author Cat Dawson explores the shifting role of monuments in our culture, from those that have been recently toppled, to novel investigations of the form by a new generation of artists interested in how symbolic structures can be made and what stories they can tell. For centuries, monuments have telegraphed the values and origin myths of dominant culture in public space and on massive scale. They have signaled both who is part of a culture and who is not, often overlooking histories that complicate the stories they tell. Yet in the last 50 years in the United States, the role of monuments has changed significantly. Numerous historical monuments have been removed or toppled, bringing to the fore a long-repressed conversation about the relationship between the monumental landscape and national identity. In Monumental, Cat Dawson takes up the social, political, and art historical causes and ramifications of this important shift.
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Book Discussions, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Art Scholar Cat Dawson Shares Their New Book,&nbsp;Monumental

Book Discussion | Miranda Barnes, Sofia Coppola, & Nicole R. Fleetwood Discuss Barnes' New Book, Social Season


Enjoy a conversation between Miranda Barnes and Sofia Coppola, with Nicole R. Fleetwood. Barnes' new book, Social Season, is an elegant exploration of the history, community, and culture of Black cotillion balls in Detroit. The conversation will be followed by a signing.
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Book Discussions, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Miranda Barnes, Sofia Coppola, & Nicole R. Fleetwood Discuss Barnes' New Book, Social Season

Discussion | National Book Award-Winner Susan Choi Speaks about Her Craft & Career


The acclaimed novelist, Susan Choi, will be in conversation about her writing. Susan Choiis the author of Trust Exercise, which received the National Book Award for fiction, as well as the novels The Foreign Student, American Woman, A Person of Interest, and My Education, and her latest, Flashlight, published last June. She is a recipient of the Asian-American Literary Award for fiction, the PEN/W. G. Sebald Award, the Lambda Literary Award, the Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award, and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation. She teaches in the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University and lives in Brooklyn. Reception to follow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Plays, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, "Heartfelt" Story with Bluegrass Music

Screening | El Príncep (2024) & Carmen, No Fear of Freedom (2023): Fiction Film & Documentary Double Feature (+ Filmmaker Q&A)


Enjoy a screening of El Príncep (2024), a fiction film by Alex Sardà, and Carmen, No Fear of Freedom (2023), a documentary by Irene Baqué, produced by 15L, an independent Barcelona-based company dedicated to creative documentaries and feature films. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with 15L producers Carlota Coloma and Adrià Lahuerta, 2026 Visiting Professors in Catalan Studies, in conversation with Andrea Avidad and Dharma Seda González.
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Screenings, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, El Pr&iacute;ncep (2024) &&nbsp;Carmen, No Fear of Freedom (2023): Fiction Film & Documentary Double Feature (+ Filmmaker Q&A)
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Plays, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Drama: The Snowstorm Reunion
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Dance Performances, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, High-Energy Dance Show!

Gallery Talk | Race, Power, and American Sculpture


The curatorial team discusses the exhibition’s examination of how sculpture has shaped and reflected ideas of race in the United States. Recently presented at a major American museum, the exhibition brought together 82 works created between the late 18th century and the present, spanning materials from bronze and marble to paper, hair, and found objects. The talk offers insight into the curatorial process and the historical narratives embedded in American sculpture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Gallery Talks, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Race, Power, and American Sculpture

Book Discussion | Scholar Shares His New Nonfiction Book, Who's Allowed To Protest?


Enjoy a conversation with scholar, author, and academic Bruce Robbins to celebrate the release of his new book, Who's Allowed to Protest? Who's Allowed to Protest? is the essential guide for understanding why some political voices are amplified, others are silenced, and how the fight over “who’s too elite” to dissent will determine our democratic fates. Why do charges of “privilege” haunt every new protest wave? In this electrifying blend of short history and manifesto, Columbia University professor Bruce Robbins picks apart the insult that demonstrators are merely elite status-seekers—and shows why the same complaints surfaced against Vietnam-era marchers, Iraq War protesters, and, most recently, the Gaza encampments that shook campuses nationwide.
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Plays, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Theatrical Romp with Music, Dance, Comedy
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Performances, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Mysteries, Music and More with Pulitzer Prize Winner

Classical Music | Operatic Works by Barber & More (In Person AND Online!)


Manhattan School of Music Symphony Orchestra and Manhattan School of Music Opera Theatre perform operatic pieces by famous composers from the Romantic and Modern musical periods. Program: Lili Boulanger (1893-1918) D'un matin de printemps Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Symphony No. 1 in One Movement, Op. 9 Georges Bizet (1838-1875) Selections from Carmen
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Operatic Works by Barber & More (In Person AND Online!)

Classical Music | Clarinet Works by Saint-Saens & More (In Person AND Online!)


Noah Jung, clarinet. Program: Luigi Bassi (1833-1871) Concert Fantasia on Motives from 'Rigoletto' Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) Clarinet Sonata, Op. 167 Bruno Mantovani (1974-) Bug Joe Hisaishi (1950-) (arr. Nicolas Baldeyrou) Clarinet Fantasy "Merry-Go-Round of Life" from Howl's Moving Castle
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concerts, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Clarinet Works by Saint-Saens & More (In Person AND Online!)

Classical Music | Piano Works by Schubert & More (In Person AND Online!)


Nabeel Hayek, piano. Program: Franz Schubert (1797-1828) (arr. Sergei Rachmaninoff) Die schone Mullerin, Op. 25, D. 795 Emily Liushen Schubert Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Major, Op. 53, D. 850 "Gasteiner"
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Piano Works by Schubert & More (In Person AND Online!)
9:30 pm
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Concerts, February 25, 2026, 02/25/2026, Hits by Sinatra, Duke Ellington and More
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