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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 27, 2026?
35 free events take place on Tuesday, January 27 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out January 27 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of January . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 27, 2026?
35 free events take place on Tuesday, January 27 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out January 27 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of January . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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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!
35 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
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
Free
Free
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
Free
Workshop | Lighting & Photography Learning Studio
Learn how hard light and soft light shape mood, depth, and character in portrait photography. This space becomes a live learning studio as Fujifilm and Profoto host an interactive, in-person lighting experience. Designed for all skill levels, this session will help you understand light, control it with confidence, and apply it immediately to your own work. Arrive early! Info tables open at noon, stocked with Fujifilm and Profoto gear and staffed by people who love helping photographers grow. Ask questions, get tips, and build confidence before getting hands-on in the studio. From 3 to 5 PM, step into a real-time shooting opportunity featuring Profoto Photographer, Cliff Hausner, and a model ready for dynamic posing. Try both hard & soft lighting and find out how far the medium format resolution of the GFX line can take your portraiture.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation (in-person and online)
The sessions are non-denominational and will focus on the basics: meditation to quiet the mind, to focus the quiet mind, using the focused mind for analysis, and using the focused mind to create and uphold a positive vision of and outlook on the world. Other more specific uses of meditation may be discussed however the class is meant for all, beginners and those with a regular practice.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
$7
$7
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
Free
Film | Casablanca (1942): Classic Romantic Drama with Humphrey Bogart & Ingrid Bergman
Rick Blaine who owns a nightclub in Casablanca, discovers his old flame, Ilsa, is in town with her husband, Victor Laszlo. Laszlo is a famed rebel, and with Germans on his tail, Ilsa knows Rick can help them get out of the country. Director: Michael Curtiz Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt Humphrey Bogart, nicknamed Bogie, was an American film and stage actor. His performances in classical Hollywood cinema films made him an American cultural icon. In 1999, the American Film Institute selected Bogart as the greatest male star of classic American cinema. Ingrid Bergman was a Swedish actress who starred in a variety of European and American films, television movies, and plays. With a career spanning five decades, she is often regarded as one of the most influential screen figures in cinematic history. In 1999, the American Film Institute recognised Bergman as the fourth greatest female screen legend of Classic Hollywood Cinema. She won numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and four Golden Globe Awards.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Mah Jongg & More
A dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025) | Historial Drama Film with Paul Giamatti
When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. Director: Simon Curtis Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Paul Giamatti, Elizabeth McGovern, Penelope Wilton Paul Giamatti is an American actor. His accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globes, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards and a British Academy Film Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Exploring Art and History with Museum Expert
Join museum curator Jennifer Farrell for a deep dive into selected works on view. Discover the stories, contexts, and creative processes behind the art, as Schnitzer shares new insights and invites discussion on the connections between art, history, and cultural identity.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Transdisciplinary Artist Jeanine Oleson Discusses Her Career & Craft (In Person AND Online!)
Jeanine Oleson is a transdisciplinary artist working with images, materiality and language, which she forms into complex and sometimes humorous objects, images, videos and performances. Oleson has exhibited and performed at venues including: Cubitt Gallery, London (solo, 2018); Hammer Museum, LA (solo exhibition/performance, 2017); New Museum, NY (solo exhibition/performances/residency, 2014); Exit Art, NY (solo exhibition/performance, 2012), and many more. She was awarded a Rome Prize Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome (2024), and many more. Oleson has also published two books about performance projects in 2012, What? and The Greater New York Smudge Cleanse and Conduct Matters. Oleson is currently an Associate Professor of Sculpture and the Graduate Director in the Department of Art & Design at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. She has also taught at Parsons School of Design, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Sarah Lawrence College, New York University, and Maryland Institute College of Art. She is also a lead collaborator since 2013 on a participatory project, “Photo Requests from Solitary” that provides requested images to people held in solitary confinement and supports advocacy efforts to end the practice in US prisons. Participation in the Q&A is limited to MFA Fine Arts students attending the lecture in person.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Hidden Figures (2016): Biographical Drama Film with All-Star Cast
Three female Arfican-American mathematicians play a pivotal role in astronaut John Glenn's launch into orbit while dealing with racial and gender descrimination. Director: Theodore Melfi Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:45 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Community Discussion on Plato's Apology
What role do questioning voices play in public life, and why do societies so often resist them? Attend this facilitated, participatory discussion that invites everyone to read a short excerpt closely, think out loud, and listen to one another. This community conversation takes its cue from a short, sharp excerpt from Plato’s Apology, which recounts the trial of Socrates in ancient Athens. Defending himself before a jury of fellow citizens, Socrates famously likens himself to a “gadfly”: a small but persistent presence that irritates the city into paying attention. Rather than seeking power or public office, he makes the case for questioning—pressing on truth, justice, and moral responsibility—as a necessary part of civic life. Together, participants will explore how fear—especially the fear of speaking openly—shapes citizenship and encourages silence or self-censorship. Along the way, we’ll consider what it means to challenge accepted ideas, what happens when challenging accepted ideas collides with authority or social comfort, and how Socrates’ example still resonates in moments when moral judgment feels fraught.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Contmeporary Clarinet Lecture Performance (In Person AND Online!)
Clarinetist Yoonah Kim performs a series of pieces by Contemporary composers. Includes lecture. Program: John Vincent Russo Arirang: Set of Variations for Solo Clarinet Geon-yong Lee (1947-) Dusk I Seungwoo Paik (1963-) Pan I Texu Kim (1980-) Sweet, Savory, Spicy!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | French Horn Works by Richard Strauss, Robert Schumann, & More (In Person AND Online!)
French Hornist Brooks Wisniewski performs a series of pieces by various composers. Program: Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Horn Concerto No. 2 in E-flat Major, Trv 283 Richard Bissill (1959-) Song of a New World Valerie Coleman (1970-) Afro-Cuban Concerto Robert Schumann (1810-1856) (arr. Kazimierz Machala) Fantasiestucke, Op. 73 Florence Price (1887-1953) (arr. Brooks Wisniewski) Adoration
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Prince and the Revolution Live (1985): Concert Film + Discussion with Ethnomusicologist
This event celebrates the legacy of the legendary American musician, Prince. Organizers will screen the concert film, Prince and the Revolution Live. Upon signing with Warner Bros. Records in 1977, Prince brought national recognition to Minneapolis Sound -- an infectious subgenre of funk-rock that would be heard across the music of the 1980s, reverberating in funk, R&B, and synth rock, and then across house, electro, and techno for decades to come. Throughout his career, the genre-bending Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist would influence these genres and then some, tirelessly ripping at the seams of popular music and paving the way for the distorted, experimental, and reconstructed pop sound some call post-pop. The screening of Prince and the Revolution Live will be followed by a talkback with ethnomusicologist, Dr. Fredara Mareva Hadley, Associate Vice Provost at New York University, De Angela Duff, and Schomburg Curatorial Specialist, Daniella Brito.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Seed: Photography Exhibition On the Cycles of Nature
This event marks the exhibition opening of Andrea Frank's Seed. The long-term photographic project follows the circular annual process of the earth resting, saplings growing, plants bearing fruit, and the fruits bringing forth seeds again. Photographs taken at a small Hudson Valley Seed Company farm plot in Kerhonkson, NY were digitally altered to visually negotiate the disturbing feeling that our current systems and habits are slowly unraveling the thread of life. The project also exists in an infinite-loop accordion book format with four text booklets sewn into the folds and hard cover casing. It was adapted to the exhibition site.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Club | Discuss A Bird in the Hand by Ann Cleeves
Attend this mystery book club to discuss A Bird in the Hand by Ann Cleeves with others! To miss this would be a crime. Synopsis: In England’s birdwatching paradise, a new breed has been sighted—a murderer… Young Tom French was found dead, lying in a marsh on the Norfolk coast, with his head bashed in and his binoculars still around his neck. One of the best birders in England, Tom had put the village of Rushy on the birdwatching map. Everyone liked him. Or did they?
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Exploring Emery Roth's Iconic NYC Buildings (Online!)
Discover how architect Emery Roth helped define New York City's vision of "prewar luxury" in this virtual talk with architectural historian Andrew Alpern. Learn about Roth's landmark apartment houses and hotels, such as the Ritz Tower, the San Remo, and the Beresford, and hear how Alpern's newly expanded edition of Emery Roth's New York Apartment Buildings brings together a comprehensive catalogue, new color photography by Kenneth Grant, and a facsimile of the rare monograph Mansions in the Clouds.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Film and Sculpture Exploring Time & Motion
This exhibition focuses on a projected 16mm performance where an arrow is shot across a dark city skyline and remains suspended mid-flight. The unresolved moment of arrival is reflected throughout the installation, with the sound of the arrow hitting an unseen target punctuating sculptural elements and video cuts. Through a dynamic arrangement of screens and objects, the artist explores tensions between movement and stasis, time and perception.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Fresh Sounds in Contemporary Chamber Music
Experience the debut of a new contemporary chamber ensemble formed by four artists whose long history of performing together has shaped a distinctive collaborative sound. Known individually for their adventurous approach to new music, they unite in a program featuring two world premieres. Enjoy a free drink at this hour-long weeknight concert, then mingle with the musicians and fellow attendees after the show. Note: Doors open at 5:30 PM; music begins at 6 PM.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Painting with Words: Writing Class
Writers and artists gather to read and discuss their writing in a supportive, relaxed and nurturing environment. Leading the group will be Harold Slazer, founder of the creative writing and acting programs at Middle Collegiate Church, as well as a playwright, screenwriter, poet, and NYFA City Artist Corps grant recipient. Carol Wierzbicki, the editor of Sunday, Middle’s literary magazine, will help you fine-tune your work.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
Author Reading | Translator Shares New English Version of The Cavalier (+ Poetry Readings)
Celebrate the launch of the English-language translation of The Cavalier, seminal French author Nathalie Quintane's "intimate, anarchic, and speculative archaeology of a modern-day witch hunt in provincial France." Translator Jonathan Larson will be reading from the book and giving an introduction to it and Quintane's writing alongside readings by poets Benjamin Krusling and Rachelle Rahmé.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | CANCELLED: Learn about Literary Innovators with Gayle Feldman & Adam Morgan
Participate in a conversation about early attempts at book banning and the struggle to bring James Joyce's Ulysses to readers--with authors Gayle Feldman, author of Nothing Random: Bennett Cerf and the Publishing House He Built, and Adam Morgan, author of A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls: Margaret C. Anderson, Book Bans, and the Fight to Modernize Literature. Together, Feldman and Morgan will explore two pivotal figures who reshaped American publishing, challenged the boundaries of literary freedom, and fought for readers' right to read James Joyce's Ulysses. From Bennett Cerf's founding of Random House and his championing of bold new voices, to Margaret C. Anderson's defiance of censorship and her groundbreaking magazine The Little Review, the discussion will illuminate how both helped define what we read and why it matters today.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Exploring Math Through Music with Saxophonist Marcus Garrick Miller (Online!)
Join Marcus Garrick Miller, saxophonist and Harvard-trained mathematician, along with Dr. Arthur Benjamin, for an online session exploring the connection between mathematics and sound--see how music, performance, and math blend in unexpected and inspiring ways.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
Play | Fast-moving Legal Drama on Journalism, Belief, and the Cost of Truth
When the value of truth is called into question, who pays the price? Inspired by true events, Retraction is a fast-moving legal drama that follows a journalist whose explosive expose ignites national attention and doubt. As inconsistencies surface, the play examines belief, responsibility, and the irreversible consequences of getting it wrong. The cast includes Renata Friedman (The Patient), Rachel Resheff (Fish in the Dark), Charlie Webb (Parade), Nathaniel Stampley (The Color Purple), Shannon Dorsey (Fairview at Woolly Mammoth), Carson McCalley (The Inheritance), Eliana Rowe (Twelfth Night at STNJ), and Bella Serrano (When Elvis...).
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
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Lecture | Photographer Sarah Stacke Shares Explores Her Craft & Career
Hear a talk with Brooklyn-based photographer, writer, and archival researcher, Sarah Stacke. Through projects created in dialogue with communities, Stacke shares stories about relationships to the land and its histories to excavate under-considered pasts and better understand the present. Her work appears in Harper’s Magazine, The Nation, NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and National Geographic. Stacke is the author of four photo books.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Photography, Writing & Archival Research
Sarah K. Stacke shares her approach to image-making through community-based projects that examine land, history, and place. Her work has appeared in major publications across journalism and documentary photography.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Prize-Winning Author Shares Her New Novel, A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing
Hear Alice Evelyn Yang speak with Sally Wen Mao about her new book, A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing. About the book: A dark, magical realist debut family saga that moves through the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, the Cultural Revolution, and the present day to explore the effects of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonialism, and the inescapability of fate. You can pre-purchase this book at the link provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Vinyl DJ Night: DJ Woof & Quinnette
Dance the night away at as DJs spin classic mixes of disco, hip-hop, funk and more - all on vinyl. The party continues on the blue rink deck and on ice, too. Experience what it was like to party in NYC in the early 70s to the 90s when DJ's played strictly vinyl. Dance to the hits that shaped NYC--: disco, funk, soul, house, boogie, latin, freestyle, and 80's & 90's hip-hop. Spun off from the legendary Mobile Mondays! all 45s night, Vinyl Nights is a vibrant, joyful, inclusive dance party & a celebration of "Everything New York" presented by Rebecca Lynn.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Works for Jazz Orchestra (In Person AND Online!)
Manhattan School of Music's Jazz Orchestra, directed by Mike Holober performs a series of pieces for their program: This Rock We’re On: Imaginary Letters.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Writing from Textiles, Nature, and Memory (Online!)
Senior Educator and fiction writer Nicole Haroutunian leads a virtual writers workshop inspired by An Ecology of Quilts: The Natural History of American Textiles. Through images, conversation, and generative prompts, participants of all levels are invited to explore quilts as sources of ecological, historical, and personal storytelling.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Cello Works by Beethoven, Britten, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Cellist Namisa Sun performs three pieces by composers from various musical eras. Program: Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Cello Sonata in C Major, Op. 65 Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonata No. 1 for Cello and Piano in F Major, Op. 5 Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) Recuerdos de la Alhambra
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Contemporary Percussion Works (In Person AND Online!)
Percussionist Candy Guoer Pang performs a series of pieces by Contemporary-era composers. Program: James Wood (1953-) Rogosanti Philippe Hurel (1955-) Loops IV Thomas Kotcheff (1988-) then and then and then this Franco Donatoni (1927-2000) Omar
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
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