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Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City!
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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, October 29, 2026!
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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, October 29, 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 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)!
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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
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, October 29, 2026!
Join the Club!
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, October 29, 2026!
Join the Club!
Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
Join the Club!
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 (October 29, 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!
Join the Club!
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:
- free concerts in NYC
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- 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).
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62 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Birdwatching | NYC Bird Alliance Scientists Discuss Biodiversity in a Rich Habitat
Seasoned Birders highlight the importance of community science to bird conservation. Stop by for a drop-in ecology session to learn more about conservation science work happening in this garden! Explore the garden with NYC Bird Alliance scientists and learn about the many autumnal migrants that forage in this rich habitat. Urban Biodiversity Specialist Tod Winston will discuss biodiversity monitoring and help spot colorful migrants. Chat for five minutes or bird all morning long! Binoculars will be available to borrow.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 am
free, registration encouraged
free, registration encouraged
Screening | International Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis Soccer, Golf, & Baseball
Today's Schedule:
10:00am - 10:50am Tennis- Center Court Live: Brussels ATO, Lyon ATP, Almaty ATP, Osaka ATP, Ningbo WTA Finals
10:50am - 1:00pm Soccer- 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
1:00pm - 7:00pm Golf- LPGA Tour
7:00pm - 10:30pm WNBA Finals Game 6: Golden State Valkyries vs Atlanta Dream
*Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
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Film | Sinners (2025): Horror Film from Ryan Coogler with Michael B. Jordan
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Director: Ryan Coogler Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson Ryan Coogler is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He's received ten NAACP Image Awards and four Black Reel Awards, and has been nominated for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy. In 2013, he was included on Time's list of the 30 people under 30 who are changing the world. In 2018, Coogler was named the runner-up of Time's Person of the Year, and he was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. Michael B. Jordan is an American actor and filmmaker. Jordan was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2020 and 2023. Also in 2020, he was named People's Sexiest Man Alive, and The New York Times ranked him 15th on its list of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Mat Pilates Session (Beginners Welcome)
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga leads a session of mat pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement, and flexibility. This class is perfect for beginners but intermediate and advanced movers will also benefit. Bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Multi-Level Yoga in the Park
A welcome multi-level yoga class in the park open to everyone. Bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, registration required
free, registration required
Birdwatching | Spot Central Park's Autumn Migrators 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!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, registration required
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | Organ Works by J.S. Bach in a Beautiful Church (In Person AND Online!)
Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:20 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Master Class | “Exemplary” Horn Player (New York Times) Exemplifies His Musicianship
Juilliard musicians join visiting faculty member Radovan Vlatković, former principal horn of the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra and one of the leading instrumentalists of his generation, for a horn master class.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | "Virtuoso Violinist" (Boston Globe) Performs J.S. Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin (In Person AND Online!)
After performing the complete 24 Paganini Caprices and the complete 6 Ernst Polyphonic Studies, Edson Scheid performs the complete J.S. Bach Sonatas and Partitas for unaccompanied violin. This concert will feature Sonata No. 2 in A minor, and Partita No. 2 in D minor. Edson Scheid has been praised for his "polished playing" (The Strad) and for being a "virtuoso violinist" (The Boston Globe). A native of Brazil, Edson is a member of the Orchestra of St. Luke's and concertmaster of Opera Lafayette. He holds degrees from the Universitat Mozarteum Salzburg, the Yale School of Music, and The Juilliard School.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:15 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | Choral Works in a Historic Cathedral: Ave Maria and Much More
St. Thomas Parish Choir. Program: John Carter (1942-) The Church Victorious Judy Hunnicutt When In Our Music God is Glorified Martin Shaw (1875-1958) With a Voice of Singing Theodore Dubois, Adoramus Te Christi David Schwoebel O God Beyond All Praising Robert Lau Lift High the Cross Hubert Parry (1848-1918) And All the Earth Shall Own Him Lord Janet S Whitacker That I May Serve Allen Pote (1945-) Psalm 139 John Rutter (1945) For the Beauty of the Earth Jacques Arcadelt (1507-1568) Ave Maria Tim Keyes St Patrick's Breastplate
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:45 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Film | Obsession (2025): Supernatural Horror Film
After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. Director: Curry Barker Cast: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, Andy Richter
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Tour | History of Houdini in NYC Tour through CIty Streets
Discover Houdini's roots in the dime museums of the Bowery and his ascendancy in the Golden Age of Magic! Marvel at his battles with the Spiritualists! And find out once and for all if spirits do return (as Houdini famously claimed to prove was not the case) with a visit to a site of one of the famous Houdini seances! This walking tour takes guests through the Village as the group traces the history of Houdini and his milieu of dime museums and performance in the Golden Age of Magic. And, in the spirit of Halloween -- and the 100th anniversary of Houdini's own mysterious death -- we'll delve into the world-famous battle of Houdini vs. the Spiritualists, and his lasting, complex legacy in the world of the paranormal. Highlights include:
Turn-of-the-century Dime Museums on the Bowery, where Houdini got his start
A notorious site of Houdini's haunted legacy
Locations related to the history of Spiritualism, and Houdini's legendary battle with it
The house where a famous Houdini seance took place
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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free, registration required
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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free, reservation required...
Museums | Step Inside a Historic Mansion and Explore Centuries of Design Evolution
The museum showcases the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish from 5pm...
pay-what-you-wish from 5pm...
Tour | Explore the History of One of NYC's Most Unique Parks
Discover the story of the park in the sky, on a 90-minute tour. A docent will share park history from the early turn of the 20th century to the present day, offering an insider’s perspective on the elevated structure, before and after it became a park.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Workshop | Full-Body Fitness Class in the Park (All-Levels Welcome)
An outdoor workout in the park for building strength, balance, and community. This full-body fitness class is designed to energize your week, boost your mood, and build community in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Every movement can be modified, making it perfect for beginners, returning exercisers, and parents looking to reset after school drop-off.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Jazz | Jazzy Quintets
Luke Ramee, trombone, Adam Stein, saxophones, Nicholai Daneck, piano, Ahmed McLemore, bass, and Vinton Hines, drums. Program: J. J. Johnson (1924-2001) "Coppin' the Bop" Sonny Rollins (1930-2026) "Goof Square" James McHugh (1894-1969) "Don't Blame Me" J. J. Johnson (1924-2001) "Mad Bebop" J. J. Johnson (1924-2001) "Wee Dot" J. J. Johnson (1924-2001) "Teapot" Charlie Parker (1920-1955) "Charlie's Wig"
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
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free, no reservation required
Workshop | Jump into Double Dutch with the Pros
Learn the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope with the Double Dutch Aunties.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | 17th Century Italian Works for Violin & Harpsichord (In Person AND Online!)
Jimmy Drancsak, violin, and Julian Bennett Holmes, harpsichord.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Batman (1989): Superhero Film with Michael Keaton & Jack Nicholson, Directed by Tim Burton (Outdoors)
Having witnessed his parents’ brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as ‘The Joker’ seizes control of Gotham’s criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale. Director: Tim Burton Cast: Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle Jack Nicholson is an American retired actor and filmmaker. Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Throughout his five-decade career, he received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He also received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award in 1994 and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2001. Michael Keaton is an American actor. He is known for his leading roles in a wide variety of genre films. He has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. Tim Burton is an American filmmaker, animator, and artist. Known for pioneering goth culture in the American film industry, Burton is revered for his fantasy, horror, and romantic films.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, RSVP recommended
free, RSVP recommended
Opening Reception | Distension: Solo Exhibition Dismounting Expectations of Photography
Distension refers to Olivia Reavey’s way of making, an internal pressure that swells, billows, and finally bursts, taking shape in her photographic practice. In this exhibition, a small cast of an improperly boiled egg, ruptured and spilling from its shell, exemplifies the dedication to “impropriety” that Reavey’s photographs explore. The symbol of the distended egg–a most basic domestic skill gone awry–relates to visions of femininity whose boundaries Reavey continuously undermines. Placed on a column centered in the space, it establishes a gravitational field around which her silver gelatin prints orbit. In this universe, pressure builds through the use of found objects, both failed and functioning, photographed by Reavey as extensions of the body. Her interest in collage, scale, and the analog process are all in pursuit of dismounting expectations that photography has historically created for the figure. The male body remains a central subject of investigation for Reavey, a counterpart to her self portraits and collaborator whose anatomy she distorts and reimagines in continuously negotiated moments of uncertainty. With unusual croppings and deliberate reconfigurations, she multiplies the body’s corporality as well as psychological potential. This same curiosity extends into the darkroom, where experimental exposures, prolonged processing, painting, and scratching carry her inventiveness into the physical photographic object. Olivia Reavey’s work is indicative of a generation’s unabashed assessment of its own situation, cracking hollow parameters of decorum, while still skirting the dangers of nihilism.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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free, no reservation required
Opening Reception | Know-How for a New Era: City Living / City Learning, circa 1400–1550 -- Illuminated Manuscripts of the Middle Ages
An exhibition that showcases over fifty illustrated books, images, and objects that capture the dynamism of city living and intellectual life between roughly 1400 and 1550 in northern Europe. The century-and-a-half covered in the show was an era of rapid change—social, technological, economic, intellectual, and artistic. In this period, lay people claimed the city as their own, often outright dismissing the authority of the Church. They amassed great wealth through entrepreneurship and global trade and orchestrated a dynamic intervention into governance. The show focuses on illuminated manuscripts and printed books commissioned by the newly rich and is organized around five themes: City Living; Travel and Astronomy; Technology and Labor; Home Life and Leisure; and Health: Living and Dying Well. The volumes taught fundamentals for self-care, medicine, and natural history. They flaunted both knowledge of antiquity and excitement for navigation and technology. They celebrated relationships and home life with images and objects depicting games, music, and dance.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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free, no reservation required
Film | Pigsty (Porcile) (1969): Italian Drama Film Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini
These stories of transgression form a scathing commentary on postwar European moral rot and the meaning of rebellion in the face of a corrupt world. Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini Cast: Pierre Clementi, Jean-Pierre Leaud, Alberto Lionello, Ugo Tognazzi Pier Paolo Pasolini was an Italian film director, poet, revolutionary, writer, actor and playwright. He is considered one of the defining public intellectuals in 20th-century Italian history, influential both as an artist and a political figure. In Italian with English subtitles.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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free, no reservation required
Opening Reception | Song: Ocean Vuong's Photographic Meditation on Loss, Labor, & Kinship
The artist’s first photographic exhibition in New York City. One of the most celebrated writers of our time, Vuong invites visitors to gaze through his aperture and offers a meditation on loss, labor, and kinship through the refugee condition. The exhibition spans nearly twenty years of Vuong’s photographs, which foreground Vietnamese diasporic working-class life in Hartford, Connecticut, where his family settled after leaving Vietnam in the wake of the US war. Writer, professor, and photographer Ocean Vuong is the author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, winner of the American Book Award, The Mark Twain Award, and The New England Book Award.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Film | The Addams Family (1991): Supernatural Black Comedy
When a man claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after 25 years lost, the family plans a celebration to wake the dead. But the kids barely have time to warm up the electric chair before Morticia begins to suspect Fester is fraud when he can't recall any of the details of Fester's life. Director: Barry Sonnenfeld Cast: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | The Remedy of Analog Space and Time: Solo Exhibition Offering New Aesthetic & Narrative Possibilities
A new body of work by the Los Angeles-based painter Lari Pittman, featuring twelve new paintings and ten works on paper. Few living artists have shaped the language of contemporary painting as profoundly as Pittman. These paintings show Pittman further refining his distinctive visual language, which draws on a wide spectrum of historical and pop culture sources to create works that continue to offer new aesthetic and narrative possibilities. At a moment when questions of identity, craft, decoration, and the politics of image-making are once again at the forefront of cultural discourse, Pittman's work feels especially resonant and timeless. Pittman is known for his dense, exuberant works that mine the rich tableaux of fine and applied arts, decoration, design, and architecture. He has lived in Los Angeles for five decades, but spent much of his childhood in Colombia, his mother's home country, and his work has consistently reveled in and reflected the vibrant multiplicity of both Los Angeles and Latin America. He builds his often-delirious compositions from disparate elements: street signs, textiles, storybook illustrations, cityscapes, dream imagery, and bits of text in several languages that directly address the viewer. 5 PM: Artist talk with Enrique Juncosa, writer and curator
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Verdigris: Solo Exhibition of Oxidized Copper Paintings & Volcanic Rock Sculptures
New paintings by Bosco Sodi. On view will be a suite of oxidized copper paintings made over the last year in the artist’s Brooklyn studio and a new group of glazed volcanic rock sculptures. The paintings are characterized by the vibrant verdigris patina that forms on each surface as the copper reacts to the atmospheric elements, deepening Sodi’s longstanding exploration of the dialectic of beauty and transformation. Layering copper paint and copper-based gold powder onto canvas, Sodi applies vinegar, salt, and various acids to induce a chemical reaction that causes a dramatic change in color over time. Introducing an element of anticipation to this body work, he lets chance determine the final color and texture by applying these agents at varying degrees of pressure and humidity, embracing the natural alchemy that brings his work to life. He then employs luscious red, orange, white, and other pigments over his oxidized surfaces to create striking visual contrasts, demonstrating a heightened attention to color relationships.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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free, no reservation required
Book Discussion | Award-Winning Author Shares His Debut Short Story Collection, Carryout
Hasan Dudar in conversation with Reena Shah. Hasan Dudar is the author of Carryout, a forthcoming short story collection. About the book: In the late 1970s, Ziad Idilbi a Palestinian refugee from Lebanon, marries Salma, a Lebanese refugee escaping the war in Beirut. Resolving to start over for the very last time, the couple opens a corner store in Toledo, Ohio. Over the decades, whether it’s bigotry (pre- and post-9/11), financial ruin, or terminal illness, the Idilbis find themselves on life’s outskirts, always seemingly one day away from catastrophe. The linked stories in Carryout follow Walid Idilbi, the youngest child of Ziad and Salma, as he navigates the heartbreaks of youth, the many colorful characters from Toledo’s Arab community, and growing up into a writer.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | MoMA-Featured Conceptual/Performance Artist Shares Her New Book
An evening with Marina Abramović to discuss her new book, Long Life, Short Stories. The famous artist in her own words and at her most revealing: a glimpse into Abramović’s inner world with personal stories and insightful musings paired with original drawings made especially for the book.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Regular: $55
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Film | Sisters (1972): Neo-Noir Psychological Horror Film from Brian De Palma
A journalist investigates a seemingly impossible crime, uncovering a web of unsettling secrets that blur the line between identity, memory, and reality. Director: Brian De Palma Cast: Margot Kidder, Jennifer Salt, Charles Durning, Bill Finley, Lisle Wilson 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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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free, no reservation required
Film | The Return of Martin Guerre (1982): French Historical Drama (+ Discussion)
The Return of Martin Guerre is based on a case of imposture in 16th century France involving Martin Guerre, a French peasant and ex-soldier. The movie is rooted in the documentary record of this celebrated trial that raises questions concerning identity, deception, and marriage. The case became the basis for historian Natalie Zemon Davis's influential book reconstructing village life in early modern France, demonstrating how legal archives can provide rare insight into the social relationships, values, and everyday experiences of ordinary people whose voices are seldom preserved in the historical record. Director: Daniel Vigne Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Nathalie Baye Screening followed by discussion with Shanny Peer and Jeffrey Freedman. Please review the venue's access requirements.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Workshop | Full-Body Circuit Training
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge, this class is for you. Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and will get your heart pumping. Instructor: Rachel Prozeller
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
free
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Workshop | Intermediate Chess-Playing: Level-Up Your Game
Develop your strategies and take your game to the next level with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Chess has many benefits, including:
Improving cognitive skills
Encouraging creativity
Building confidence
Developing problem-solving skills
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Talk | Wangechi Mutu, MoMA-Featured Artist, Discusses Her Career
Renowned Nairobi and Brooklyn-based visual artist presents recent work, including film, sculpture, and installation at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. Response by Rachel Grace Newman, Assistant Professor, African American and African Diaspora Studies.
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6:30 pm
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Movie in a Park | Addams Family Values (1993): Supernatural Black Comedy (in the Garden)
The Addams Family try to rescue their beloved Uncle Fester from his murderous new love while the children escape summer camp in this superior sequel. Director: Barry Sonnenfeld Cast: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Cusack, Christina Ricci, Carol Kane
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7:00 pm
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Screening | The Man Who Laughs (1928): Silent Romantic Drama (+ Live Organ Score)
Disfigured by a king as a child, an 18th-century clown again becomes the pawn of royalty and star of the freak show of a travelling carnival. Director: Paul Leni Cast: Mary Philbin, Conrad Veidt, Olga Baclanova, Brandon Hurst, Cesare Gravina A spooky screening featuring a live score by Ben Model!
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Multilingual Collective Poetry Reading (+ Live Music)
An Incidental Chorus is an attentive listening and reading event facilitated by Como un lugar. It brings together Latin American writers in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Pages and fragments from a body of texts circulate through the room, and anyone present is invited to read aloud whenever the moment calls for it. A musician, serving as a kind of conductor for the piece, allows for pauses, silences, and swells, creating a dialogue with the audience’s voices as they rise and recede. The collective reading will be a composition built from listening as much as from the poetry itself.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Reading | Nicholas Russell Shares His New Horror Novel, Observer
A reading and conversation with Nicholas Russell for his new book. Isle McElroy will join as a conversant. About the book: A disquieting, atmospheric debut horror novel about a young woman investigating her mother's disappearance at an abandoned Nevada observatory, for fans of Jeff VanderMeer and Mariana Enriquez.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Pulitzer Prize Finalists Share their Words in Verse
A poetry reading by Robin Coste Lewis and Adrian Matejka. The event will conclude with a reception/signing with books for sale. Robin Coste Lewis won the National Book Award for Voyage of the Sable Venus, her first collection of poetry. The book was also a finalist for the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award and the Los Angeles Times Book Award, and it was named one of the best books of the year by The New Yorker and The New York Times. Adrian Matejka is the author of The Devil’s Garden, which won the New York / New England Award, and Mixology, a winner of the 2008 National Poetry Series.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Museums | Thursday Nights at One of NYC's Leading Museums
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Zombie Double-Feature for Halloween
Often interpreted as a political allegory for conformity, racism, and capitalism, the zombie is one of horror cinema’s most versatile tropes, frequently overlapping with post-apocalyptic narratives and science fiction. In German with English subtitles. Ever After (2018) Two years after a zombie virus epidemic has swept across Germany and beyond, only two cities—Weimar and Jena—remain safe havens. Melancholic Vivi and unscrupulous Eva, both haunted by their pasts, form an unlikely bond as they flee from Weimar to Jena, where scientists are searching for a cure. Along the way, they not only encounter the undead, but also discover that nature has reclaimed the world in unexpected ways. Director: Carolina Hellsgard Rammbock: Berlin Undead (2010) As heartbroken Michael travels back to Berlin to return his ex-girlfriend Gabi’s keys, he gets caught up in a zombie apocalypse. Trapped in her flat with teenage plumber Harper, he fends off zombies while searching for Gabi, undead or alive. Rammbock: Berlin Undead offers a Berlin rarely seen on screen, while also serving as a welcome time capsule of an offline era—one where your grumpy Berlin neighbor may or may not take a bite out of you. M Director: Marvin Kren
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7:00 pm
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7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Unique Chamber Duets: Unexpected Pairings + Musician Q&A
Orchestra musicians will match up in previously unseen configurations, offering aficionados of instrumental music an intimate and close-up look at the world-class individual talents that make up the Festival Orchestra. Following the concert, artists will engage in a brief audience Q&A. 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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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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.
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | Viola Works by Schubert, Bartok, Hindemith, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Juilliard musicians. Program: Béla Bartók (1881-1945) 8 Duos Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano in A Minor, D. 821 Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Concerto for Viola and Orchestra “Der Schwanendreher” Miklós Rózsa (1907-1995) Viola Concerto, Op. 37 Johann Stamitz (1717-1757) Viola Concerto in D Major, Op. 1 York Bowen (1884-1961) Viola Sonata No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 18 George Enescu (1881-1955) Concert Piece Kenji Bunch (1973-) Rise (and Shine)
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8:00 pm
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9:00 pm
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9:30 pm
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