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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!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, May 14, 2026!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, 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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Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
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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
May 14, 2026. Free shows, concerts, movies, tours are New York (NYC) best kept secret! New York City 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).
So do not wot till tomorrow, start using these unique New York City opportunities today, May 14, 2026!
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!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, May 14, 2026!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
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Free things to do, free events that take place in the City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (May 14, 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!
In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, 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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Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
Join the Club!
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
Join the Club!
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!
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Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides:
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- free jazz in NYC
- free poetry readings in NYC
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- free Yoga /Tai Chi in NYC
- fairs and parades in NYC
- free theater in NYC
- free tickets to concerts, theater and dance performances in NYC
'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).
Editor's Picks
63 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Thursday, May 14, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Learn How To Play Mah-Jongg
Mah-Jongg is a four-person tile game of skill, strategy, and luck! Learn the rules and mechanics of American Mah-Jongg. Attend a two hour group lesson with instructor Susan Richards. Sets and a few cards provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own cards.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Open Studios | Lush Figuration and Dreamlike Color on Paper
This exhibition showcases new and recent paintings and works on paper by American artist Lisa Yuskavage. Known for her distinctive approach to figuration and color, Yuskavage’s work explores themes of representation, perception, and the body through luminous palettes and psychologically charged compositions. The exhibition follows major recent presentations of her work, including a comprehensive survey of her drawings and a newly published monograph.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis, Baseball, & Basketball
Today's Schedule:
10:00am - 1:00pm Italian Open
1:10pm - 4:00pm MLB Mets vs Detroit
8:00pm WNBA Liberty vs Portland
*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.
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10:00 am
Free
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Birdwatching | Spot Central Park's Springtime Migrators (Warblers, Orioles, Thrushes) with an Expert
Enjoy a special spring birding experience, led by expert birder Alan Drogin, and see how many (of over 280 species of birds that have been documented in Central Park) you can spot. Whether you're a seasoned birder or a curious beginner, this program will introduce you to the basics of bird identification, including how to recognize birds by shape, behavior, and sound. Spot some of the spring migrators, such as colorful warblers, orioles, and thrushes, and explore the natural wonders hidden in the heart of the city!
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Discussion | AI, Truth & Society: An Evening at a Historic Mansion
Hear from Steven Rosenbaum, the executive director of the Sustainable Media Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring the impact of AI and social media on truth and society. Steve and his panel will discuss and explore; how truth is being blurred and how the ways we love, work, learn, remember, and create are changing. In their hunger for clarity, robots are erasing Truth's messy, beautiful middle, replacing it with something designed to serve soulless AI, not the humans who built it. Rosenbaum's book, The Future of Truth: How AI Reshapes Reality, will be available for sale after the presentation.
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Broadway Performers Showcase Selections from Wicked, Chicago, & Hadestown
Enjoy a live Broadway performance in the heart of the city. The plaza transforms into an open-air stage for a special midday program celebrating the energy and artistry of Broadway. This performance features selections from Wicked, Chicago, and Hadestown.
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
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.
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12:20 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Piano in the Park: Ragtime & Tin Pan Alley Tunes
Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime and Tin Pan Alley music the Big Apple has to offer, with musician Todd Robbins. “Todd Robbins plays like a house on fire!" - New York Post Todd Robbins is a New York City-based performer who plays ragtime and classic Tin Pan Alley, and is renowned for his work in Coney Island, off-Broadway, and as an author of several books. Whether a sideshow, magic, circus, jazz, or burlesque act, Todd is a master of popular entertainment and can be seen on YouTube, heard playing piano with Woody Allen's jazz band (he has recorded two albums with that group).
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Last Train from Gun Hill (1959): Technicolor Western
A marshal's wife is murdered, and evidence links the crime to his old friend, who is now a wealthy cattle baron. When the baron discovers the murderer was his own son, he gathers his men to corner and shoot down the vengeful Marshal. Director: John Sturges Cast: Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Shortened Adaptation of Handel's Opera Tolomeo (In Person AND Online!)
Opera Essentia (Alaysha Fox, soprano, Jeffrey Mandelbaum, countertenor, Hans Tashjian, bass, and Rebecca Pechefsky, harpsichord, Edson Scheid, violin, and Serafim Smigelskiy, cello) hosts a preview of "Lost in Cyprus", the company's new distillation of Handel's Tolomeo.
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1:15 pm
Free
Free
Film | Wicked: For Good (2025) -- Broadway Adaptation Musical Fantasy Sequel with Star-Studded Cast
Set in the Land of Oz before and during the events of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the film follows Elphaba and Glinda in their new identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Director: Jon M. Chu Cast: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum
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2:00 pm
Free
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Screening | Explore the Filmmaking of Lisa Cortés: Hidden Histories & Historic Movements of Black Culture (+ Dicsussion)
Celebrate director and producer Lisa Cortés! From eye-popping shorts about world-renowned Black artists, to documentaries tracking the rise of Black astronauts at NASA or the explosive career of Little Richard, Cortés explores the barriers and breakthroughs that define the African-American experience. These enlightening films celebrate hidden histories, historic movements, and luminary figures across Black culture. A talkback will follow with Lisa Cortés and Denise Greene, Director of Programs at Black Public Media.
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Handsewing 101: Build a Mindful, Creative Hobby
Participate in a class on learning to sew by hand using traditional handsewing techniques. For most of human history people have created stuff from fabric and fibers by hand. Almost everything we can sew using a machine can be done by hand. It just takes a little more mindfulness, patience, time, and a few simple tools and techniques to begin. Participants will learn about the tools needed for handsewing, the various types of stitches used in hand sewing, the terminology, basic fabric information, and more. You will also get an opportunity to practice what you have learned in the class by sewing a small project that can be completed during our sessions. No prior experience necessary. No need to purchase anything. All materials will be provided for the class. Just come in and start your journey to becoming a sewists. Handsewing, sometimes called slow stitching, can be a mindful hobby that allows you to slowly create beautiful and quality items in our fast paced world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | New York-Inspired Architectural Sketching in the Park (All Ages)
Take inspiration from Bryant Park's stonework and the New York Public building to create a finished architectural drawing. Adults and kids alike are invited to get creative! Marerials provided.
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Trumpet Works by Manuel de Falla & More (In Person AND Online!)
Shawn Sung Ho Wui, trumpet. Program: Jean Hubeau (1917-1992) Sonata for Trumpet and Piano Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) (arr. Liam Day) Siete Canciones Populares Españolas Georges Hüe (1858-1948) Solo de Cornet à Pistons John Stevens (1951-) Autumn, from Seasons Erik Morales (1966-) Passion Dance Joy Webb (1932-2023) (arr. Ivor Bosanko) Share My Yoke André Lafosse (1890-1975) Suite Impromptu
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Peaceful Tai Chi Outdoors
Start your morning in motion at the park! Master Yanhua Wang and the New York Chinese Cultural Center host a peaceful hour of Tai Chi, the ancient practice that blends flowing movement, balance, and mindfulness. Set against the backdrop of the Brooklyn Bridge, this class invites you to breathe deeply, stretch, and move with intention—surrounded by the rhythm of the city and the calm of community. Whether you’re a parent looking to center yourself after school drop-off, a neighbor seeking wellness and connection, or part of the local community already practicing outdoors, this is your invitation to make the park your midweek sanctuary. No experience needed — just wear comfortable clothes and bring your curiosity.
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3:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000): martial arts film considered to be one of the greatest films of the 21st century
In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level. Director: Ang Lee Cast: Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen Ang Lee is a Taiwanese filmmaker. His films are known for their emotional charge and exploration of repressed, hidden emotions. During his career, he has received international critical and popular acclaim and numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Thursday Evenings at a Living Memorial Museum
Explore a museum dedicated to Holocaust remembrance, Jewish life, and education. View expansive galleries, survivor testimonies, and tens of thousands of artifacts. The museum also offers a theater, a genealogy center, an outdoor memorial, and a cafe.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Dreams, Decay, and Reinvention: Revisiting Paul Thek
A conversation inspired by Dream of Vanishing brings together voices from writing, curating, and contemporary art to reflect on Paul Thek’s enigmatic and influential practice.
Addressing themes of impermanence, transformation, and artistic legacy, the discussion explores how Thek’s work continues to challenge assumptions about what art can be and how it endures.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free
Free
Birdwatching | Evening Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season, with guided tours led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. The park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will's-widow!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Three Floors. Hundreds of Images. One Unforgettable Way to See
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
Classical Music | Chamber Works by Vivaldi for Period Instruments
Eliana Estrada, Baroque violin, Kiyoun Jang, Baroque violin, Ian Jones, Baroque violin, Constance Wu, Baroque violin, Cordelia Mutter, Baroque cello, and William Rehwinkel, harpsichord. All Vivaldi (1678-1741) Program: Sinfonia from Ercole sul Termodonte, RV 710 Concerto for Two Violins in A Minor, Op. 3, No. 8, RV 522 Concerto for Three Violins in F Major, RV 551 Concerto for Four Violins and Cello in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1, RV 549 Concerto for Strings in D Minor, RV 127
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Thursday Sessions: Bad Colours Spins Eclectic Summer Sounds
Ease into the evening with Bad Colours, delivering a genre-blending DJ set filled with vibrant beats, dancefloor energy, and warm-weather atmosphere.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Viola Works by J.S. Bach & More (In Person AND Online!)
Audrey Wang, viola. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) (arr. for Viola) Violin Partita No. 2 Kenji Bunch (1973-) 3 G's Arnold Bax (1883-1953) Sonata for Viola and Piano, GP 251 Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) (arr. Audrey Wang) Slavonic Fantasie on themes of Dvorak
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | ERASE / REWIND: Exhibition Questioning the Immediate & Real
ERASE / REWIND is the first US solo exhibition by artist Jonathan Joosten. Featuring newly commissioned, site-responsive works, the exhibition explores how reality, value, and meaning are constructed through framing, repetition, and symbolic attribution. Working at the intersection of cinematic simulation and consumer display, Joosten examines how film, architecture, and exhibition formats shape perception, creating presence while simultaneously obscuring absence. The project reflects on simulated realities and the instability of what appears immediate and real.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Terrains of Sound, Light, and Form: Multi-Artist Exhibition Exploring Ecosystems & Lifeforms
A major New York City art school's BFA Visual and Critical Studies presents Terrains of Sound, Light, and Form, a group exhibition. Terrains of Sound, Light, and Form is a group show traversing mediums of sculpture, drawing, video, and sound. These works channel imprints of locations, ecosystems, and lifeforms of nested scales: stones and clay from the Saywapata basin, dust particle microcosms, and lights under which to daydream...
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Color of Pomegranates (1969): one of the most distinctive films ever made
Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience The Color of Pomegranates, a visually stunning and deeply influential work of world cinema. Through a surreal and poetic lens, the film traces the life of Sayat-Nova--from childhood to death--exploring his spiritual journey, artistic pursuits, and inner conflicts within Armenia's rich cultural and historical landscape. Director: Sergei Parajanov Cast: Sofiko Chiaureli, Melkon Aleksanyan, Vilen Galstyan, Giorgi Gegechkori Sergei Parajanov was a Soviet film director and screenwriter whose films are known for their poetic, non-linear, and symbolic nature. Widely considered by filmmakers, film critics, and film historians to be one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time, he has been described as a "magician", a "master", and a "conjurer of cinematic worlds". In Armenian with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Book Launch--Kit Kemp: Design Stories (+ Signing)
Enjoy a conversation with author and global interior design icon, Kit Kemp, to celebrate the launch of her newest book, Kit Kemp: Design Stories, a stunning collection of interiors that reflect personality, revolutionize contemporary design, and break free from the ordinary. She will be in conversation with Jacqueline Terrebonne, editor-in-chief of Galerie magazine, followed by a signing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Chamber Works by Felix Mendelssohn & More in an Art Gallery
Glass Clouds Ensemble presents a concert of chamber music in dialogue with Mark Webber's exhibit, Keep Moving Forward While Waiting. The program features new works by composers Hannah Selin, Niyayesh Bagheri, and Matthew Greenbaum, and other chamber music by Felix Mendelssohn, Paul Wiancko, Orlando di Lasso, Gyorgy Kurtag. Wine & snacks after the concert, hang with the artists, and enjoy the exhibit!
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Discover Realistic Portraits by Modern Artist Alice Neel
Classics expert Eleanor Sypher explores the life and work of Alice Neel (1900-1984). Neel was one of the most skillful portraitists in 20th Century American Art, active from the 1920s to the 1980s. She presented realistic figures (mostly clothed) when other artists were in the abstract and pop art modes. With a practiced eye for character, she showed candor and irreverence as she painted family, friends, her neighbors in Spanish Harlem, artists, and activists. The FBI interviewed her in 1955, suspecting she was a Communist (she was not a member, but on the fringe). The two officers summarized her as “a romantic Bohemian-type Communist” to which afterwards, she wanted to paint the two. They declined.
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6:00 pm
$5, RSVP required
$5, RSVP required
Museums | Discover the Generacion de la Ruptura Art Movement through the Eyes of a Tate Modern Curator
Experience a guided walkthrough of Lilia Carrillo: Ruptures and Premonitions, led by the exhibition curator Tobias Ostrander. This program offers a unique opportunity to experience the exhibition through the curator's perspective, with insights into Carrillo's practice, artistic networks, and the conceptual framework behind the exhibition, as well as an in-depth look into Carrillo's association within the Generacion de la Ruptura and its challenge to dominant artistic traditions. Ostrander is the Estrellita B. Brodsky curator at large for Latin American art at Tate Modern. Generacion de la Ruptura (Breakaway Generation) was a mid-20th-century Mexican art movement that broke away from the traditional, nationalist, and politically charged Mexican School of Painting (muralism). Emerging in the 1950s, these artists favored personal expression, abstraction, and international trends over social, government-sponsored art, transitioning Mexican art toward modernism.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Food, Recovery, and Community After Crisis
A conversation with chef Bobby Flay examines the role of food and community in moments of crisis and recovery. Drawing on his experiences supporting rescue and recovery workers after 9/11, Flay explores how nourishment can serve as a form of care, connection, and resilience. In dialogue with a cultural leader, the program considers how shared meals and collective effort can help shape healing in the wake of trauma.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Festival | Latin Music & Dance Celebration with Grammy Winner and two-time Grammy Nominee
This Latin Festival brings Cuban salsa to the park, with the help of two-time Grammy award nominee Jose "Pepito" Gomez and 2025 Grammy award winner Cesar Orozco. Festival Schedule: 6pm-6:30pm: Dance instruction 6:45pm-8pm: Live dance music by Jose "Pepito" Gomez and La Royal Orquesta 8:00pm-8:30pm: Dance instruction 8:45pm-10pm: Live dance music by Cesar Orozco and SonAhead featuring Ariacne Trujillo, Gina D'Soto, and Ivan Llanes
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Mapping Cultural Histories: Chinatown and Yiddish New York (Online!)
Join journalist Aaron Reiss and scholar Dr. Agi Legutko for a conversation about using maps as tools for storytelling and cultural preservation. Through projects such as documenting Chinatown's disappearing Chinese street signs and the digital archive Mapping Yiddish New York, the speakers explore how maps can reveal hidden histories and trace community identity at the hyperlocal level.
Discover how these projects document the spaces, people, and cultural movements that have shaped New York City, offering new ways to visualize memory, migration, and urban change.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish, registration required
pay-what-you-wish, registration required
Opening Reception | Resin Landscapes, Sculpture, and Experimental Film
Experience a new body of resin paintings, sculpture, and film that explore landscape, memory, and inherited connection to place. Layering dyed resin, raw cotton, sound, and the moving image, the exhibition transforms scenes from rural Virginia into atmospheric works that shift between representation and abstraction.
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6:00 pm
Free
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Concert | Singer-Songwriter Josh Walker Brings Truth & Storytelling to the Stage
Experience the music of Josh Walker, an artist hoping to heal through music and storytelling. They are currently developing a musical called The Last Dance--a story about time and love. They believe in the power of truth, laughter, and discovery.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | The Shape of Desire & The Painted Figure Reimagined
This exhibition of new and recent works by Lisa Yuskavage brings together paintings, works on paper, and a newly introduced body of collages that extend the artist’s exploration of fantasy, femininity, and perception. Marking two decades since her first exhibition with the gallery, the presentation highlights Yuskavage’s evolving visual language through richly layered, psychologically charged compositions.
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Tracing Memory Through Landscape Paintings
A new body of paintings and drawings inspired by Italy's iconic umbrella pines marks a fresh chapter in Julian Schnabel’s decades-long engagement with the country. Created between Rome and the quiet coastal setting of southern Tuscany, these works translate lived experience into layered, expressive forms.
From intimate map drawings to richly textured plate paintings, the exhibition captures a dialogue among place, memory, and artistic process, in which the landscape becomes both subject and imprint.
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6:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Blow Out (1981): Neo-Noir Mystery Thriller with John Travolta, Directed by Brian De Palma
A movie sound recordist accidentally captures evidence of a political assassination. Set during the Bicentennial, this tense thriller explores the high cost of pursuing the truth. Director: Brian De Palma Cast: John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow, Dennis Franz Brian De Palma is a filmmaker with a career spanning over 50 years. He is best known for work in the suspense, crime, and psychological thriller genres. De Palma was a leading member of the New Hollywood generation. John Travolta is an American actor whose accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. Followed by a post-screening discussion exploring the film’s themes and cultural context.
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6:30 pm
Free
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Book Discussion | Bonnie Friedman Shares Her First Novel, Don't Stop (In Person AND Online!)
Bonnie Friedman explores ambition, desire, and the dangerous pursuit of self-knowledge in her first novel, Don't Stop, which she'll discuss at this event with award-winning writer Dawn Raffel. Set in Brooklyn and Manhattan at the turn of the millennium, Don’t Stop is a bold, immersive debut that explores what happens when a woman dares to want more—of the world, of her body, of herself. Bonnie Friedman delivers a novel of transgression, transformation, and unapologetic longing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
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Book Club | Luddite Book Club: Attensity! A Manifesto of the Attention Liberation Movement
This offline book club is a space for in-person conversation about the role technology plays in the world, where the group will be discussing Attensity! A Manifesto of the Attention Liberation Movement by The Friends of Attention. Book synopsis: A rallying cry to fight the commodification of human attention and reclaim our humanity, the product of collaboration between a group of writers, artists, and activists in the vanguard of the movement.
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Queer Desire, Archive, and the Sublimation of Gay Histories
This monograph on Paul P. brings together portrait paintings, installation views, and recurring motifs throughout his practice, including sculptural furniture forms and atmospheric abstractions.
Centering on his jewel-toned paintings of men drawn from 1970s gay erotica, the book frames P.’s work as an archive-based exploration of queer desire, visibility, and historical memory. The figures convey both elegance and unease, shaped by the lingering shadow of the AIDS crisis and the histories embedded in their source material. Essays by Kenneth E. Silver and others situate the work within a broader discourse on representation, transience, and sublimation. Designed by Katy Nelson.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Lecture | Rethinking the Declaration: 250 Years of Liberty, Law, and Meaning (Online!)
Judge Douglas Ginsberg leads a lecture examining the Declaration of Independence through questions of authorship, intent, global influence, and historical legacy. The talk considers how the document has been interpreted over time in the United States and abroad, and reflects on its enduring role in civic thought and constitutional understanding.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | American Myths on Screen: Six Decades with Chip Lord
A special evening with Chip Lord explores a career shaped by experimentation across video, sculpture, and architecture. Through a curated screening and live conversation, the program traces his enduring fascination with the American landscape and its cultural myths. Spanning works set in cities across the U.S., the event reflects on tourism, media, and the built environment, offering a sharp, cinematic lens on how place and identity intertwine.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Museums | Contemporary Art, Open Doors: Thursday Nights at NYC's Leading Museum
Contemporary art is a vital social force that advances questioning, learning, and working towards a better society. This weekly program offers an accessible opportunity to explore groundbreaking exhibitions by emerging and established artists from around the globe. Engage with current artistic dialogues and help expand the definition of art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Diverse Art Songs & Arias by American & French Composers (In Person AND Online!)
An evening of French and American art song, featuring vocalists from the Ellen and James S. Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts and Académie of the Opéra-Comique.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | Guggenheim Fellow Jazz Pianist Takes the Stage
Helen has performed and toured with leading Jazz artists including Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra,and the Mingus Big Band among many others. Her work explores the intersection of jazz and neuroscience. A Steinway Artist, Helen Sung "plays with crisp swing and elegant invention," according to The New York Times.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 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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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Translator Shares His New Translation of City of Rats
Translator Kit Schluter speaks with writer Julia Kornberg about his new English translation of City of Rats by Copi. Books Synopsis: Told in a series of letters purportedly written in rat language and posted from Gouri to his former master, City of Rats is an x-rated fable about the hijinks of a Parisian rat named Gouri.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Urban Ballads by New Yorkers
Experience a monthly showcase featuring original songwriters from New York City. Curated and hosted by renowned Irish songwriter Niall Connolly, this series has been a warm space for both emerging and established artists. Past performers include Lana Del Rey, Anais Mitchell, Lucius, Mundy, Mick Flannery, and Susan O'Neill. This month's performance features Irish alt-country artist, Podge Lane.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Warm, International Selections with DJ So Money
DJ So Money brings a thoughtfully curated approach to the evening, blending soulful rhythms and global sounds to create an atmosphere that feels elevated yet welcoming. Her sets are designed with warm, intentional selections that feel stylish without being distracting. When DJ So Money is behind the decks, the music moves with purpose and the vibe is always right.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Piano Trios by Mozart, Beethoven, & More
Experience chamber music of Mozart, Beethoven, and Joseph Martin Kraus, a German-Swedish contemporary of Mozart. Piano trios are performed by Theresa Salomon, violin, Lindy Clarke, cello, and Max Pakhomov, piano.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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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. Lineup: Shosh Brodman - Comedy Central Shafi Hossain - Comedy Cellar Matt Benjamin - Riot Comedy Festival Anna Blanco - Grisly Pear
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, & Schubert for Piano and Violin (In Person AND Online!)
Haoran Cui, piano, and Dustin Breshears, violin. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Prelude and Fugue in E Major, BWV 878, from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109 Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Sonata for Piano and Violin in A Major, Op. 100 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Schwanengesang, D. 957 Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Funf Lieder, Op. 105
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
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