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February 27, 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 27, 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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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
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54 free  things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Friday, February 27, 2026

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Workshop | Morning Tai Chi


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Workshops, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Morning Tai Chi

Museums | Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum


Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum examines the significant influence of posters on society and culture, and how they are adapted for modern use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it offers a space for inquiry for anyone interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the goal of enhancing design literacy among the general public. Works explore: mass communication and persuasion the intersection of art and commerce control of the public domain
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free
Museumss, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum

Workshop | Adult Zumba


Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Adult Zumba

Workshop | Sculpture-Making (Part 2)


Attend the second of a two-part sculpture workshop designed for adults interested in exploring sculpting with air dry clay. Join us for part two of this sculpture workshop where we will decorate our sculptures with paint. Come roll up your sleeves and let your imagination run wild as you glaze (paint) your creations from the firstsession to bring them to life! No prior experience necessary, just bring your imagination! Do not register if you did not attend the first session.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshops, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Sculpture-Making (Part 2)

Book Discussion | Journalist Shares Her New Book, Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy


Hear a conversation with journalist Julia Ioffe, author of Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy, in conversation with Nina Khrushcheva. Moderated by Elise Giuliano. In Motherland, Ioffe turns modern Russian history on its head, telling it exclusively through the stories of its women. Part memoir, part journalistic exploration, part history, Motherland paints a portrait of modern Russia through the women who shaped it. With deep emotion, Ioffe reveals what it means to live through the cataclysms of revolution, war, idealism, and heartbreak—and how the story of Russia today is inextricably tied to the sacrifices of its women.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Journalist Shares Her New Book,&nbsp;Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy

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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12:20 pm
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Concerts, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Afternoon Bach

Film | If Beale Street Could Talk (2018): Romantic Drama with Star-Studded Cast


A young woman embraces her pregnancy while she and her family set out to prove her childhood friend and lover innocent of a crime he didn't commit. Director: Barry Jenkins Cast: KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Colman Domingo, Teyonah Parris, Michael Beach, Dave Franco, Diego Luna, Pedro Pascal, Ed Skrein, Brian Tyree Henry, Regina King
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, If Beale Street Could Talk (2018): Romantic Drama with Star-Studded Cast

Film | The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017): American Drama Film with Oprah Winfrey


In 1951, cancerous cells from Henrietta Lacks lead to breakthroughs that change the face of medicine forever. Aided by writer Rebecca Skloot, Deborah Lacks embarks on a quest to learn about the mother she never knew. Director: George C. Wolfe Cast: Oprah Winfrey, Rose Byrne, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Courtney B. Vance, Reg E. Cathey, Ruben Santiago-Hudson Oprah Winfrey, also known mononymously as Oprah, is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and media proprietor. She is best known for her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, broadcast from Chicago, which ran in national syndication for 25 years, from 1986 to 2011. Dubbed the "Queen of All Media," she was the richest African-American of the 20th century and was once the world's only Black billionaire. By 2007, she was often ranked as the most influential woman in the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017): American Drama Film with Oprah Winfrey

Film | The Thin Red Line (1998): Epic War Film with All-Star Cast


World War II epic follows a squad of GIs advancing on Guadalcanal. One soldier, Private Witt, is a deserter living in peace and harmony with the natives of a Pacific island paradise. However, Witt's respite from war is brief as he's captured by the Navy and forced back into combat. Director: Terrence Malick Cast: Sean Penn, Adrien Brody, Jim Caviezel, Ben Chaplin, George Clooney, John Cusack, Woody Harrelson
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Films, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, The Thin Red Line (1998): Epic War Film with All-Star Cast

Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends


Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends

Film | Dead Man Walking (1995): Crime Drama with Susan Sarandon


A nun counsels a death row inmate, and learns to empathize both with him and his victims' families. Director: Tim Robbins Cast: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry, R. Lee Ermey, Scott Wilson As a well-known actor, Susan Sarandon (1946-) has won an Academy Award and British Academy Film Award, also earning nominations for six Primetime Emmy Awards and nine Golden Globes. As well as acting on screen, Sarandon has also performed on Broadway. Additionally, she's recognized for her social and political activism, as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and recipient of the Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Dead Man Walking (1995): Crime Drama with Susan Sarandon

Film | Touch (2024): Icelandic Romantic Drama


A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents, Touch follows one man's emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago… before his time runs out. Director: Baltasar Kormákur Cast: Egill Ólafsson, Kōki, Palmi Kormakur
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Touch (2024): Icelandic Romantic Drama

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Gallery Talk | Expert Insights: Seeing Desire in Medieval Art


Museum experts examine depictions of the human figure in medieval works, and the talk discusses relationships, identity, and expression in history, uncovering new ways to engage with these powerful works of art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Gallery Talks, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Expert Insights: Seeing Desire in Medieval Art

Classical Music | Piano Works by Schubert, J.S. Bach, & Scriabin (In Person AND Online!)


Brayden Liu, piano. Program: Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Piano Sonata in A Major, D.959 J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Prelude And Fugue No. 4 In C-sharp Minor, BWV 873 Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Fantasie in B Minor, Op. 28
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Piano Works by Schubert, J.S. Bach, & Scriabin (In Person AND Online!)

Workshop | Play Chess


Sharpen your mind, meet new people, and enjoy this timeless game. Chess sets and timers are provided. Adults only.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Play Chess

Museums | American History and Artifact Collections


Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, American History and Artifact Collections

Museums | Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum


This museum is an assemblage of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints inside a historic building. Registration opens 7 days in advance & does sell out.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum

Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum: Ailey Swing Dance Class Celebrating Black History Month


Join a pop-up Swing Dance class led by Ailey Extension instructor Sam Coleman as part of a February series honoring Black History Month. Open to all ages and skill levels, the class includes music, and later in the evening, artmaking and additional evening programming.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free
Museumss, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum: Ailey Swing Dance Class Celebrating Black History Month

Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends


Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends

Museums | Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum


This special, all-ages evening celebrates the art and the city. Explore in the galleries, get creative with drop-in drawing sessions, and see a film in the theaters. Museum stores and cafe will be open, too, so you can grab a bite, get drinks, or shop for unique design objects. Free for New York State residents but must be reserved in advance (up to two adults), and are subject to availability and proof of residency. Tickets are released one week in advance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
Free
Museumss, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum

Workshop | Learn about, Talk about, and Create Your Own Postcards


Postcard enthusiasts, also known as deltiologists, are welcome to this program! Writing and communicating with postcards is a longstanding tradition, still embraced by many today. Attend to write postcards inspired by suggested prompts, to swap postcards, and to discuss all topics postcard-related. There will be some limited supplies available but you may also bring your own to embellish a 4x6 card to write on. Postage stamps will not be provided at this program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Learn about, Talk about, and Create Your Own Postcards

Poetry Reading | Poet Eugene Ostashevsky Shares His New Works on Translation & Translingualism


Enjoy a poetry reading by Eugene Ostashevsky. Moderated by Mark Lipovetsky. Eugene Ostashevsky will read his translated and original poetry and discuss the difference between the two. How do translation and translingualism differ in their handling of the sounds and shapes of language? Why is it a mistake to think of poetry as always already a translation? Why is translingualism, in calling attention to language only, a misnomer? And other such things that you did not know you wanted to know you shall know.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Poetry Readings, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Poet&nbsp;Eugene Ostashevsky Shares His New Works on Translation & Translingualism

Poetry Reading | Poetry Open Mic: Share Your Work or Listen to Emerging Writers


Participants can share their original work for up to five minutes. Space is limited to 15 readers; show up on time to get a slot!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Poetry Readings, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Poetry Open Mic: Share Your Work or Listen to Emerging Writers

Classical Music | Viola Works by J.S. Bach, Hindemith, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Lily Jonsson, viola. Program: George Enescu (1881-1955) Concertstück for Viola and Piano J.S. Bach (1685-1750) (arr. for Viola in G Major) Cello Suite No. 6, BWV 1012 Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Sonata for Viola and Piano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Viola Works by J.S. Bach, Hindemith, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Classical Music | Violin Works by Mozart, Robert Schumann, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Chae Lim Yoon, violin. Program: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Violin Sonata in C Major, K. 296 Ernest Chausson (1855-1899) Poème, Op. 25 Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 121
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Violin Works by Mozart, Robert Schumann, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Book Discussion | Charlotte Moss Shares Her New Book, The Enchanting Interiors of Bunny Mellon: Paintings by Snowy Campbell (+ Signing)


Enjoy a conversation with Charlotte Moss to celebrate the new book, The Enchanting Interiors of Bunny Mellon: Paintings by Snowy Campbell, showcasing the timeless interiors of Bunny Mellon's famous residences alongside the complete collection of paintings by Snowy Campbell. Charlotte will be in conversation with Sir Peter Crane, followed by a signing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussions, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Charlotte Moss Shares Her New Book, The Enchanting Interiors of Bunny Mellon: Paintings by Snowy Campbell (+ Signing)

Theater | Latin Performance Showcase


In collaboration with the Alliance of Teatros Latinos NY, enjoy a special preview of TeatroFest 2026--an exciting Latinx/e theater festival taking place throughout March and April. The Alliance, which brings together ten vibrant Latinx/e theater companies from across the city, will offer audiences a showcase of dynamic, culturally resonant work presented on their stages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theaters, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Latin Performance Showcase

Concert | Multi-Genre Musician Trio Bring Groove to the Stage


An accountant, a spinal surgeon, and an actor walk onto the stage...off from their day jobs and armed with their instruments, they have been separately searching for that elusive figure, Mister Groove. All musicians have heard of him, few have actually seen him. For Mister Groove only shows himself when the music is at its most head nodding, finger snapping, stank-face-making peak. Each of our three protagonists have been on this solo quest for some years but have now decided to join forces in their search for Mister Groove, bonding over their shared love of such artists like Miles Davis, John Coltrane, D'Angelo, Biggie Smalls, OutKast and the Folk Music of Planet Earth. The Mister Groove Trio is made up of Brooklyn based Actor/Saxophonist Eric Berryman, Queens based Spinal Surgeon/Pianist Dante Leven, and Brooklyn based Accountant/Drummer Howard Karp.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Multi-Genre Musician Trio Bring Groove to the Stage

Classical Music | Sonatas by Fauré & Poulenc for Cello and Piano


Yi Qun Xu, cello, and Jessica Xylina Osborne, piano. Program: Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 117 Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) Sonata for Cello and Piano, FP 143
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Sonatas by Faur&eacute; &&nbsp;Poulenc for Cello and Piano

Classical Music | Violin Works by J.S. Bach, Ysaÿe, & Prokofiev (In Person AND Online!)


Violinist Emma Meinrenken presents a playfully virtuosic program. The program includes solo violin works by J.S. Bach, E. Ysaÿe, and B. Webster, as well as the Second Violin Sonata of S. Prokofiev.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Violin Works by J.S. Bach, Ysa&yuml;e, & Prokofiev (In Person AND Online!)

Screening | Womeness (2025): Italian Feminist Documentary (+ FIlmmaker Discussion)


More than just a film, Womeness is a study in resilience, passion, and courage. It intricately blends the compelling narratives of three pivotal Italian feminists—the renowned writer Dacia Maraini, the indefatigable activist and political leader Emma Bonino, and the groundbreaking verbo-visual artist Tomaso Binga—with the captivating perspectives of two international artists. Their shared challenges echo powerfully in the journeys of Japanese painter and sculptor Setsuko Klossowska de Rola and exiled Iranian singer and musician Sussan Deyhim, creating a resonant tapestry of female experience. Director: Yvonne Sciò In Italian with English subtitles. Followed by a discussion, in English, with the director in conversation with Grazia d’Annunzio, Università degli Studi di Milano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screenings, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Womeness (2025): Italian Feminist Documentary (+ FIlmmaker Discussion)
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Performances, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Dance, Rituals, Beauty and Creatures

Screening | The Flying Ace (1926): Black-and-White Silent Drama Film (+ Live Musical Score)


Originally advertised as "The Greatest Airplane Mystery Thriller Ever Produced," The Flying Ace is a testament to the enduring cultural significance of silent-era race films. The film will be presented with live accompaniment by internationally-acclaimed DJ Parle, whose eclectic music style will span the century since the film's release, bringing The Flying Ace into the here and now. Director: Richard E. Norman Cast: Laurence Criner, Kathryn Boyd Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the silent film The Flying Ace with a live musical score by DJ/Producer, Parle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Screenings, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, The Flying Ace (1926): Black-and-White Silent Drama Film (+ Live Musical Score)
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Plays, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Apocalyptic Drama

Concert | Brazilian & Venezuelan Classics for Marimba/Vibraphone and Guitar


Bloomingdale School of Music faculty members Juan Diego Villalobos, marimba and vibraphone, and Edu Gutterres, guitar, present a concert of Brazilian and Venezuelan classics, showcasing the richness of each nationality and the sonic landscapes the music evokes. Program: Edu Gutterres (1997-) The Brazilian Suite Juan Diego Villalobos The Venezuelan Suite
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7:00 pm
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Concerts, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Brazilian & Venezuelan Classics for Marimba/Vibraphone and Guitar

Concert | CANCELLED Singer-Songwriter Sings Songs of Resiliance & Self-Discovery


Lily Librach brings her empowering musical tale, "I Belong Here," a one-woman story of resilience and self-discovery, from her dreams as a little girl to the present and beyond.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, CANCELLED Singer-Songwriter Sings Songs of Resiliance & Self-Discovery

Book Discussion | Designer & Author Jeffrey Banks Celebrates His New Book, Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider


Enjoy an evening celebrating author Jeffrey Banks' more than five decades shaping American fashion. Jeffrey Banks, author of Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider celebrates his more than five decades shaping American fashion. A graduate of Parsons School of Design, Banks earned Coty Awards for men's furs with Alixandre, as well as for his signature menswear collection and an "Earnie" for his signature boyswear. In addition to designing his signature menswear line, he has had a long-standing menswear license in Japan. Banks is a member of the Emeritus Board of Directors of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and was a senior Board Member of the Fashion Institute of Technology. Additionally, he has authored numerous fashion titles including: Tartan: Romancing the Plaid, Preppy: Cultivating Ivy Style, Perry Ellis: An American Original, Patricia Underwood: The Way You Wear Your Hat, and Norell: Master of American Fashion. Books will be available for purchase.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Book Discussions, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Designer & Author Jeffrey Banks Celebrates His New Book, Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider
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Plays, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Drama: The Snowstorm Reunion

Performance | Rituals of Resistance: SIte-Specific Showcase 


Raquel Almazan presents a haunting site-specific Butoh ritual followed by a works-in-progress reading. The piece explores cycles of violence, colonial myths, and the resilience of women’s communities through visceral movement, soundscapes by Sinuhe Padilla, and evocative visual design. Audience members move from the fourth-floor performance space into an immersive, mythic landscape that blurs the boundaries between ritual and theater. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Songs and Stories of Glamour, Grit from Dean Martin Days

Performance | there are no dead people: Movement, Storytelling, & Song Performance


Founded and led by interdisciplinary artists Amanda Dunne Acevedo and Lindsey Barlag Thornton, the Chicago-based collective Genesis hybridizes theater, performance art, and dance to blur the boundaries of live performance. Genesis's newly restaged ensemble production of there are no dead people is a rumination on death and living, offering a deeply human exploration of loss. Devised through improvisation, Genesis interweaves movement, storytelling, and song to celebrate all the things that make life wondrous and meaningful. there are no dead people honors how, even in the midst of the seemingly insurmountable, we somehow continue to find joy. The New York premiere of this acclaimed work features Acevedo, Thornton, Carol Crosby, Jordan Harris, Alex Hovi, Grace Needlman, and Lauren Steinberg with Holly Gabelmann as additional ensemble and assistant directing. 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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Performances, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, there are no dead people: Movement, Storytelling, & Song Performance

Party | After Hours Celebration of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture (Ages 21+)


Attend the city's most cerebral happy hour. The library's latest exhibition, !Wepa! Puerto Ricans in the World of Comics, celebrates and explores the diverse artistic expressions and unique perspectives of Puerto Rican comic book creators. Drawing primarily on the remarkable Manuel Martinez Nazario Collection, consisting of approximately 1,600 comics and about fifty original artworks, the exhibition highlights aspects of Puerto Rican life and culture, from the Island itself and its connections with New York City, to Puerto Rico's complex past and visions of futuristic and fantastical worlds. At the Library After Hours, enjoy special access to the exhibition, plus one-night-only events inspired by it--including curator talks, cosplay, live music, and more. Special access includes Curated talks that go behind the scenes of the !Wepa! Puerto Ricans in the World of Comics exhibition Live music Crafts inspired by NYPL's collections Plus: Dance the night away, have fun with games and puzzles, or relax with crafts and coloring. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Ages 21+, ID required
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Partys, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, After Hours Celebration of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture (Ages 21+)

Performance | Black History Month Celebration: Song, Dance, Theater, & Community


Celebrate Black History Month with a powerful, joyful gathering of song, dance, theater, oration, and community. This annual celebration brings together students, alumni, faculty, and guest artists for an evening of inspiration and artistry. Past celebrations have highlighted the excellence within our community, including performances by the Gospel Choir, led by Charlotte Small; a special appearance by Arturo O’Farrill; a Tribute to Reggie Workman; and more. Come be part of an evening rooted in love, remembrance, and the vibrant artistic voices shaping today and tomorrow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performances, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Black History Month Celebration: Song, Dance, Theater, & Community
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Comedy Clubs, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Stand Up Comedy

Staged Reading | Summer-Side Dreams


A compelling reading of Brent Thomas Whiteside's Quadria, which follows a young Black girl determined to savor a Chicago summer despite the challenges of the Southside. Experience the rhythm of her story, then stay for a brief conversation with the playwright about the inspirations behind the piece.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Staged Readings, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Summer-Side Dreams

Performance | Waiting for Pangea: Verbatim Theater Project


What happens when we live between worlds and dare to tell the truth from that place? This devised therapeutic verbatim performance explores displacement in all its forms: migration and exile; living between cultures, identities, homes, relationships, and parts of the self. Drawing from real stories and lived experience, the piece weaves together literal, remembered, and imagined journeys. Bridging verbatim theater with a therapeutic framework, the project invites the audience to witness where stories are held in the in-between, carried together, and allowed to unfold.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performances, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Waiting for Pangea: Verbatim Theater Project
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Plays, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Broadway Actress in a True Crime Story

Classical Music | Double Bass Works by J.S. Bach, Brahms, Bottesini, & More(In Person AND Online!)


Lucas Caceres, double bass. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Cello Suite No. 5, BWV 1011 Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998) Hymn II for Cello and Double Bass Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38 Giovanni Bottesini (1821-1889) Fantasia on 'La Sonnambula'
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Double Bass Works by J.S. Bach, Brahms, Bottesini, & More(In Person AND Online!)
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Plays, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Emotional, Brave and Transformative Theater
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Comedy Clubs, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Stand Up Comedy

Classical Music | Violin Works by Ysaÿe, Dvořák, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Christina Jihee Nam, violin. Program: Jessie Montgomery (1981-) Rhapsody No. 1 for Solo Violin Eugène Ysaÿe (1858-1931) Sonata No. 5 for Violin in G Major, Op. 27 Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904) (arr. Fritz Kreisler (1875-1862)) Slavonic Fantasy Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Violin Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 18
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Violin Works by Ysa&yuml;e, Dvoř&aacute;k, & More (In Person AND Online!)
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Performances, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, The Making of a Play
9:30 pm
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Concerts, February 27, 2026, 02/27/2026, Wild West Musical - Concert Rendition
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Play | Charles Dickens Drama-Comedy Stage Adaptation

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Play | "Crowd-Pleasing" Shakespeare Comedy

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Classical Music | Masterpieces by Mozart, Haydn and more

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