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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, March 3, 2026!
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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
March 3, 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).
So start using these unique New York City opportunities today, March 3, 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, March 3, 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 New York City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (March 3, 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 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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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 unique opportunities that only New York provides:
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- free jazz in NYC
- free poetry readings in NYC
- free tours/hikes in NYC
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- 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
29 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Tuesday, March 3, 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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6:30 am
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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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10:30 am
Free
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Workshop | Learn the Basics of Irish Dance (Beginners Welcome!)
This is a dance workshop in partnership with the Irish Arts Center to introduce absolute beginners to traditional Irish dance in honor of Irish American Heritage Month. Absolutely no experience is necessary to participate! Participants will learn the basic techniques of Irish dance. We recommend attending in comfortable clothing and footwear you can move easily in. Participants must sign the waiver at the provided link.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Free
Classical Music | String Quartets in C from Haydn to Britten
The Grand Prize winner of the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition brings a program centered on C that pairs elegance with intensity. The evening opens with one of Haydn's spirited "Prussian" quartets, followed by Benjamin Britten's powerful Second String Quartet, composed as a modern homage to Henry Purcell. Together, these works trace the expressive range of the string quartet from Classical wit to 20th-century depth through the lens of a standout emerging ensemble. Note: Tickets are released two weeks in advance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free
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Film | Road to Perdition (2002): Crime Tragedy Film with Star-Studded Cast
A mob enforcer's son in 1930s Illinois witnesses a murder, forcing him and his father to take to the road, and his father down a path of redemption and revenge. Director: Sam Mendes Cast: Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Stanley Tucci, Daniel Craig
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Desert Echoes: The World of A Theologian and Explorer
Sylva Pavlasová delivers an in-depth virtual presentation on the remarkable life of Alois Musil. Musil, a well-known theologian and explorer, was known as "Sheikh Mousa" among Bedouin tribes and spoke 35 Arabic dialects, giving him unmatched access to the peoples and sites of the Levant. The talk covers his 1898 rediscovery of the UNESCO World Heritage desert palace Qusayr' Amra and his wide-ranging research on Jordan's Neolithic, Nabataean, Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic history. Attendees will gain new insights into Musil's legacy, his connections with Bedouin communities, and the rich cultural tapestry of the modern Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Policymakers, Advocates, & Community Leaders Discuss "City of Yes" Agenda in NYC
Attend an afternoon of discussion with policymakers, advocates, and community leaders. New York is building again. City of Yes passed in December 2024, unlocking 80,000 new homes. Charter amendments streamlined affordable housing approvals. Congestion pricing is funding subway expansion while cutting traffic. For the first time in decades, leadership across City Hall, Albany, the MTA, and Port Authority are acting on a shared mandate––build more of what New Yorkers need. This political moment demands policy ambition to match.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Feminist Biographers Discuss Their Work
Experience a conversation with two authors of recent biographies who use a feminist lens to explore the lives of women fighting for social justice: Eve Kahn and Betty Caroli. Kahn and Caroli will discuss how the lives and narratives of Norris and Simkhovitch, and the issues of immigration and housing justice for which they fought, resonate in NYC and the US today--and the importance of a feminist perspective in life writing during current charged debates about women's role in society. Katie Rose Quandt will moderate.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Scholar Shares His New Book, Workplace Politics (In Person AND Online!)
Marshall D. Shulman Professor of Post-Soviet Foreign Policy at Columbia University Tim Frye’s talk, based on his new book Workplace Politics, uncovers how state-dependent bosses mobilize workers at the ballot box—and why this hidden tactic flourishes in opaque autocracies. In many countries, politicians rely on employers to influence the voting behavior of their workers, but we know little about this tactic. Workplace Politics draws on surveys of firm managers and employees in eight countries, as well as a wealth of fine-grained data from Russia, to show that firm managers who depend on the state, cannot easily move their assets, or can easily replace workers are especially likely to mobilize their workers during elections.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Bugonia (2025): Black Comedy Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, Starring Emma Stone
Two conspiracy-minded young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien bent on destroying the Earth. Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Cast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, Alicia Silverstone
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:45 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Art Community Spring Exhibition
Join the Art Center community of artists to celebrate the work of extraordinary Art Center Faculty Members. Light refreshments will be served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Journalist Shares His New Book, The Tsar In Propria Persona
Experience a book talk by journalist Roman Badanin, The Tsar In Propria Persona: How Vladimir Putin Deceived Us All, moderated by Elise Giuliano. The Tsar In Propria Persona is the product of Roman Badanin and Mikhail Rubin's reporting at investigative media outlet Proekt, which, since its launch in 2018, has repeatedly exposed the commercial and personal relationships that underpin the Putin regime. In their book, Badanin and Rubin manage to penetrate Putin's inner circle of friends and family in their forensic account of the former KGB agent's rise to power, violating a decades-long Kremlin-imposed taboo on any mention of the Russian leader's private life.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
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Lecture | Explore the Ancient Greek City, Lyktos
The lecture offers insight on the wide-ranging archaeological discoveries made by an archaeological team to shed light on Lyktos for roughly a millennium, i.e. from its probable foundation ca. 1000 BCE, to the monumentalization of part of its acropolis ca. 100 CE. Emphasis is placed on the rich finds from settlement and burial areas of the 7th to 5th centuries BCE, which generate exceptional insights into the archaeology and history of a Greek community of the period, and raise important methodological issues over the archaeological visibility of an alleged Dark Age. Since 2021, a team has been involved in archaeological fieldwork at the Greek and Roman city Lyktos in central Crete, Greece. Celebrated by Homer, considered as the birthplace of god Zeus by Hesiod, and identified as the cradle of the Spartan constitution by Aristotle, Lyktos boasts an unusually rich literary and epigraphic record.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
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Classical Music | Harp Works by J.S. Bach, Ravel, Respighi, & More
Eve Lung, harp. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750)/Henriette Renié (1875-1956) Pièce en Sol (Praeambulum from Partita No. 5, BWV 829) Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)/Marcel Grandjany (1891-1975) Siciliana from Ancient Airs and Dances Carlos Salzedo (1885-1961) Variations on a Theme in the Ancient Style Henriette Renié (1875-1956) Contemplation Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)/Marcel Grandjany (1891-1975) Menuet from Le Tombeau de Couperin Eduardo López-Chavarri (1871-1970)/Marcel Grandjany (1891-1975) El Viejo Castilla Moro Manuel de Falla (1876-1946)/Marcel Grandjany (1891-1975) Spanish Dance No. 1
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
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Author Reading | Book Launch: Cosmic Music: The Life, Art, and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane
Arts and music writer Andy Beta launches his debut book, Cosmic Music: The Life, Art, and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane, the first full biography of this remarkable, groundbreaking artist, and is an elegant, deeply researched corrective to the historical—and critical—record. It elevates Alice Coltrane to her proper place, both alongside her husband as one of the greatest musical visionaries of the 20th century, and also as a singular artist in Western music, one who became a spiritual leader in her lifetime. Alice Coltrane (1937-2007) was one of the most misunderstood artists of the last sixty years. For most of her life—and even in the decades since her passing—she was primarily known as the widow of the late John Coltrane. John Coltrane is widely seen as being one of the greatest tenor saxophonists and composers of the 20th century, with a fervor and devotion approaching sainthood. Yet ever so slowly, that level of love and appreciation is also being bestowed upon pianist, organist, harpist, and composer Alice Coltrane.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | Diverse Ensemble Works by Women Composers (In Person AND Online!)
UNBOUND: Music by Women Composers Since the Age of Enlightenment, performed by New York-based trio Zephyra, is a program of works for flute, voice, and piano by women composers, several of whom faced significant barriers in having their compositions performed and being recognized as serious composers. This was especially so with those women composers active during or shortly after the Age of Enlightenment. During this period and into the 19th and early 20th centuries, societal norms and institutional restrictions often limited women's access to formal musical training, performance opportunities, and publication of their works. The program includes works by Anna Bon di Venezia, Isabella Colbran, Pauline Viardot, Cecile Chaminade, Marion Bauer, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, and Margarita Zelenaia. Zephyra is comprised of mezzo-soprano Anna Tonna, flautist Laura Falzon, and pianist Olga Gurevich. The trio is dedicated to presenting thematic and adventurous programming exploring repertoire from historical as well as contemporary composers, drawing from Western and non-Western traditions alike.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Explore How Rituals Forge a Sense fo Belonging
This event features a dynamic conversation between Casper ter Kuile, author of The Power of Ritual, and co-founder of Sacred Design Lab, Najeeba Syeed, inaugural El-Hibri endowed chair and executive director of Interfaith at Augsburg, and Rabbi Yehuda Sarna, university chaplain and executive director of the Edgar M. Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life. How can ritual practices rekindle our connections with the earth, our histories, and each other? Can small acts of renewal, from sharing coffee with a neighbor to going for a walk outside, bring hope into our everyday lives?
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Immersive Piano Performance of Morton Feldman's Triadic Memories
Experience a 75-minute solo piano performance of Morton Feldman's Triadic Memories (1981), a meditation on slowly evolving repetition, subtle harmonic shifts, and minute variations. The performer draws on decades of studying and performing Feldman's work, providing rare depth and insight into this monumental piece. Enjoy a complimentary drink during this hour-long weeknight concert, then mingle with the musician and other attendees afterward. Note: Doors open at 5:30 PM, music at 6 PM
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Party | Play Bridge in a Stress-Free Environment
The card game of Bridge requires four people to play: two teams of two people. Join the group with your bridge partner, or you will be matched with someone to play as a pair. If you would like to learn how to play bridge, organizers can offer some instruction, and you can observe others.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poet Jonathan Galassi Shares His New Collection, The Vineyard
Enjoy a conversation with Jonathan Galassi to celebrate his new book of poetry, The Vineyard, a profound pastoral meditation on life, gratitude, and connectedness as he contemplates the neighbor's wisteria vine. He will be in conversation with Eliza Griswold, followed by a signing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Launch: #MeToo and the Politics of Transnational Feminism
The Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality hosts a book launch and discussion of #MeToo and the Politics of Transnational Feminism, with editors Chaitanya Lakkimsetti and Vanita Reddy. This anthology frames #MeToo as a movement with uneven itineraries, goals, and outcomes. The essays in this volume take a transnational and comparative feminist approach to #MeToo, focusing on the multiple ways that feminist voices from Argentina, Egypt, India, Pakistan, South Korea, the US, and the UK have pushed the boundaries of what counts as politics, justice, solidarity, violence, precarity, and vulnerability. In doing so, this volume shows how an engagement with #MeToo allows us to extend and sharpen the empirical, theoretical, and methodological parameters of transnational feminist thought. A blend of global activist and academic work, #MeToo and the Politics of Transnational Feminism offers a necessary transnational framing of the #MeToo movement.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
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Book Discussion | Leila Siddiqui Shares Her New Novel, The Glowing Hours (In Person AND Online!)
Author Leila Siddiqui speaks with literary agent Shelly Romero on her new neo-gothic novel, The Glowing Hours. About the Book: A mind-bending, revisionist gothic horror story about the fabled summer Mary Shelley began work on Frankenstein, as told by her Indian housemaid, Mehrunissa “Mehr” Begum. For fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Isabel Cañas, and Kathe Koja.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Origami Group Meet-Up
This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting is free and open to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try our best to accommodate.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Biographer Shares Her New Book, Elizabeth Cady Stanton: A Revolutionary Life (In Person AND Online!)
A new biography of the feminist pioneer, written by Ellen Carol DuBois, explores Stanton’s legacy. DuBois, in conversation with legal scholar Julie Suk, discusses the reformer whose words still provoke—and whose struggles helped shape contemporary feminism. In Elizabeth Cady Stanton: A Revolutionary Life, historian Ellen Carol DuBois presents a definitive portrait of one of the most influential figures in the American struggles for women’s suffrage and rights. From the 1840s until her death in 1902, Stanton fought for women’s emancipation, advocating on issues that went far beyond the vote. Drawing on archival research and Stanton’s writings, DuBois traces her advocacy for reproductive rights, marriage reform, and challenges to religious hierarchies, while also examining Stanton’s conflicts with Black reformers and her support of nativist ideas—highlighting the contradictions that continue to complicate her legacy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Flamenco Dance + Conversation
Short flamenco performance followed by a conversation with Rafael Estevez, Variano Panos, and Yoel Vargas.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Open Performance Showcase
A program of non-curated shared showings of experimentation and work-in-process, for artists at all stages of their development, selected through a randomized lottery. The events are centered around a moderated discussion between the artists and audience, providing an opportunity to experiment with different feedback methods to support and inform the artists’ process.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Comedy Club | Super Story Party
Enjoy a lively night of true stories and comedy as seasoned performers and fresh voices take the mic for a spirited storytelling showcase. Hosted by a veteran producer and storyteller, the evening also features a "Magic Hat Open-Mic," giving audience members a chance to share their own tales.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Technology-Infused Performing Arts Showcase
The use of new technology as a medium for creative expression has taken center stage at TECH FORWARD, a concert showcasing this new technology-infused trend in the college community by highlighting exciting new work and new inventions
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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