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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on March 5, 2026?
48 free events take place on Thursday, March 5 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 March 5 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 March . 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 March 5, 2026?
48 free events take place on Thursday, March 5 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 March 5 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 March . 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!
48 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, March 5, 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
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Master Class | Learn the Ins & Outs of Jazz Vibraphone Performance
Patricia Brennan, jazz vibraphone, leads a class in vibraphone mastery via distance learning.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free
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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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
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Talk | Chief Brand Officer of The RealReal Discusses Her Career
Hear a talk with Kristen Naiman, Chief Brand Officer at The RealReal! Kristen is a storyteller and creative who joined The RealReal as Chief Brand Officer in January 2024. She is a life long lover of second hand, and has spent her career exploring style as a form of personal and cultural expression. She is the editor of Stuff: A New York Life of Cultural Chaos by Kim Hastreiter, a memoir and cultural history through the lens of one iconic New Yorker’s collection of stuff.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn More about Flash Photography
Award-winning portrait photographer Tony Gale shows how to use and improve your flash photography. Using both pop-up flash and speedlites, he will go over how to control and modify the flash for the best results. Tony will demystify the settings of external flashes to make them easy and approachable for every photographer. This is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and see firsthand how simple lighting techniques can produce extraordinary images. Speakers
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11:00 am
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Festival | Sail Into a Colorful Holi Celebration
Families gather for an unforgettable Holi experience aboard a historic ship. Delight in the fan‑favorite Holi Puppet Show and enjoy a vivid reading of Kahaani Rangeeli (Colorful Story) by award‑winning author Anu Sehgal. There will be Holi‑inspired activities perfect for guests of all ages.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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
Free
Classical Music | Piano Works by Brahms, Rachmaninoff, & More (In Person AND Online!)
The Hermitage Piano Trio presents Gems for Piano Trio. Program: Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Trio No. 1 in G minor "Elegiaque" Mariano Perello (1886 - 1960) Tres Impresiones Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 101
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Period Music Ensemble Performs Baroque Works (In Person AND Online!)
Period instrument ensemble A Golden Wire (Thomas Fields, viol, Lucine Musaelian, voice and viol, Arnie Tanimoto, viol, and Parker Ramsay, harpsichord and harp) performs a program including selections from Christopher Simpson’s The Months and Thomas Simpson’s Taffel Consort. The ensemble will give audiences a glimpse of the ways in which time, the seasons, and life’s transitions were thought about in 17th-century England.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
Free
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Talk | IMAX CEO Discusses the Future of FIlm
Enjoy an exclusive session with IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond to explore how the company is redefining the theatrical experience through bold partnerships and cutting-edge tech. It's a rare opportunity to learn directly from a veteran architect of the global blockbuster business.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Photo-Based Creative Writing Session
This event is an afternoon of creative writing inspired by photographs. No formal writing experience is required - just enthusiasm and curiosity to see where writing takes you. Come write freely and meet other people who love writing for the sake of writing!
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn How To Find Opportunities in Photography & Art
With over two decades of industry experience, Stephen Mallon shares his wisdom and experience, along with plenty of helpful tips and useful hacks, to help you get your work seen by your target audience. This event takes a deep dive into all the various opportunities available for exhibiting your work. From festivals and open calls to galleries, curators and the benefit scene, Stephen will demystify the potential avenues for photographers to connect with the key players. Also, in this workshop, we will cover editions, trends, presenting your work, group show,s and more!
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Love, Desire, and Gender in Medieval Art
Discover how love, sex, and gender were represented in medieval art through a focused gallery talk. Experts guide small groups through select objects, sharing new insights, untold stories, and close-up perspectives on the works' craftsmanship, symbolism, and social context. Attendees can also ask questions and engage directly with the discussion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Scholar Shares Her New Book, Signs of the Material World: Dostoevsky, Science, and the 19th-Century Novel (In Person AND Online!)
Experience Professor of Russian Language and Russian and Comparative Literature at Sarah Lawrence College Melissa Frazier’s book talk on her recent work, Signs of the Material World: Dostoevsky, Science, and the 19th-Century Novel! Drawing on Dostoevsky’s relationship with science, Signs of the Material World explores the literary impacts of nineteenth-century materialism. Dostoevsky’s scientific interlocutors range from Auguste Comte and the “vulgar” materialists to Charles Darwin, James Clerk Maxwell, George Henry Lewes, Charles Sanders Peirce, and the Russian Nikolai Strakhov; in literary terms, Dostoevsky writes in conversation with a wide range of contemporary writers across Europe and the United States, including Lev Tolstoy, Nikolai Chernyshevsky, Wilkie Collins, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Friedrich Schiller.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Film | Predator: Badlands (2025) -- Sci-Fi Action Film with Elle Fanning
Cast out from its clan, an alien hunter and an unlikely ally embark on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Director: Dan Trachtenberg Cast: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi Elle Fanning is an American actress. Her accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four Golden Globe Awards.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Discussion | Experts on Current Dissent & Solidarity Movements
Hear a panel of experts discuss the current state of dissent and people’s solidarity movements in the United States and abroad. Throughout the world, 2025 seemed to be a year of protest and dissent, whether through the ‘Gen Z’ movements of Kenya, Morocco, Nepal, Madagascar, and the Philippines, continued demonstrations globally against genocide in Gaza, or anti-ICE protests in the United States. By looking at histories and currents of international people’s solidarity movements - such as the Afro-Asian People’s Solidarity Organization prevalent in the 20th century or the more recent Sumud Convoy- we hope to continue a long-held discussion around the opportunities and challenges these organizations, movements, and philosophies present to people across the world. Unsurprisingly, many of these movements share similar language and goals, often targeting perceived increases in austerity, corruption, and authoritarianism. In some cases, these interlinkages have been intentionally defined as activists point to shared histories of colonialism, resistance, and collaboration, these dynamics not yet having been abolished.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Thursday Evenings at a Living Memorial Museum
Explore a museum dedicated to Holocaust remembrance, Jewish life, and education. View expansive galleries, survivor testimonies, and tens of thousands of artifacts. The museum also offers a theater, a genealogy center, an outdoor memorial, and a café.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Scholars Discuss the Information War & Media Landscapes (In Person AND Online!)
This event will bring together Obama Scholar Valeriia Kovtun and SIPA Professor Tamar Mitts for a timely conversation on how contemporary conflicts play out simultaneously through military force and the information environments that shape how events are understood. Drawing on Kovtun’s firsthand experience during Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and Mitts’s extensive research on the role that digital media and emerging technologies play in conflict, the discussion will examine how information flows in contemporary media ecosystems shape public perceptions in moments of crisis. The event will also explore emerging frontiers in wartime propaganda, including the growing use of AI-generated content and the challenges of detecting and countering synthetic media. Kovtun and Mitts will reflect on what these dynamics mean for democratic and authoritarian societies alike and how governments and civil society can build greater resilience against information manipulation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:15 pm
Free
Free
Talk | Internationally Renowned Architect Discusses the Future of Humanist Design
Hear from Lisa Gray, FAIA, the founding partner and principal of GOA, an architectural practice based in New Haven, Connecticut that is internationally recognized for its integration of design, construction, and environmental research. GOA’s work spans institutional projects, infrastructure, and single-family homes, all grounded in principles of regenerative building. Lisa is committed to design excellence, environmental performance, and community engagement, combining deep research with collaborative client relationships to deliver work of lasting quality.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Paper & Process: Exploring Print & Pulp Works
This discussion delves into the techniques, materials, and artistic decisions behind Chuck Close’s paper‑pulp creations and his broader print practice. Attendees will gain insight into the collaborative dynamics between artist and printer, as well as the historical context of Close’s engagement with the medium.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Concerto by Felix Mendelssohn for Violin & Piano
Yiran Wang, violin, Lohan Park, piano. Program: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Violin Concerto in E Minor
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | "Consistently Invigorating" Singer-Songwriter Natalie Tenenbaum
Composer, pianist, and singer-songwriter Natalie Tenenbaum starts a special five-week residency. Each week, Tenenbaum will guide audiences on a sonic journey, traveling fluidly between classical, jazz, pop, and experimental soundscapes. Natalie Tenenbaum has premiered works worldwide, collaborated with artists including Lang Lang, Pentatonix, and David Byrne, and created arrangements for Broadway's Mean Girls. Her recent albums--Duos/Solos and Standard Repertoire Vol. 1--reimagine everything from Bach to Stravinsky through her post-classical lens. Tenenbaum's performances have been praised by The New York Times as "sparkling... consistently invigorating," and her boundary-crossing approach is sure to make each evening of this residency a thrilling opportunity to hear familiar music in a wholly new way.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Ethan Frome (1993): Historical Romantic Drama Film with Liam Neeson
A new pastor arrives in a stark Vermont village and is intrigued by crippled, misshapen Ethan Frome living on an isolated, hardscrabble farm with his sickly wife Zeena. Director: John Madden Cast: Liam Neeson, Patricia Arquette, Joan Allen, Tate Donovan, Katharine Houghton Liam Neeson is a Northern Irish actor. He has received several accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards. He rose to prominence portraying Oskar Schindler in Steven Spielberg's holocaust drama Schindler's List (1993), for which he earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He took blockbuster roles portraying Qui-Gon Jinn in George Lucas' space opera Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), Ra's al Ghul in Batman Begins (2005), and Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia trilogy (2005-2010).
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | A Late-Career Review of Grid Echoes
McArthur Binion comes back to New York for his first solo exhibition in five years, showcasing a collection of abstract, grid-based paintings that combine minimalist precision with personal history. This show broadens the scope of abstraction and modernism, building on his recent participation in the Minimal series at the Bourse de Commerce.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Award-Winning Author Discusses the Future of Democratic Freedoms & German Literature
Award-winning author Daniel Kehlmann with respondent Professor Johannes von Moltke discuss the German literature and the evolution of restrictions on democratic freedoms. What constitutes the framework of a society in which perpetrators and victims are forced by circumstances to live side by side, and silence about the crimes becomes an imperative that is meant to make society’s very functioning possible?
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | Chinese and Western Baroque Works for Traditional & Period Instruments (In Person AND Online!)
This program bridges the music and philosophies of traditional Chinese instruments (guqin, guzheng, dizi, erhu, yangqin) and European baroque period instruments (harpsichord, clavichord, theorbo, strings) in a cross-cultural dialogue of sounds and repertoire. The repertoire features a new composition using all these instruments by composer Marco Jimenez, accompanied by works including an adaptation of Mozart's K. 511 Rondo by Yiheng Yang for a mix of Chinese and Western baroque instruments. Also included is Wang Amao's Duo for Guqin and Clavichord (2024).
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Deep Dive into Bad Bunny's Journey to Stardom
Enjoy a deep dive into Bad Bunny's rise to global stardom and his impact on Puerto Rican culture and resistance! Authors Díaz and Rivera-Rideau (creators of the “Bad Bunny Syllabus”) explore Bad Bunny’s place in a long tradition of infusing both joy and protest into music and honor the many evolving forms of daily resistance to oppression and colonialism that are part of Puerto Rican life. Hear about the exciting book launch of P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance! Through a series of original interviews that include artists like De La Ghetto, iLe, Jowell & Randy, Tainy, MAG, and others, this book traces Bad Bunny's career from his early days on SoundCloud to the release of DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS in January 2025. This book, authored by professors Vanessa Díaz and Petra Rivera Rideau and published through Duke University Press, utilizes Bad Bunny’s body of work and subsequent explosion as a global superstar to provide a deeper analysis of the past thirty years in Puerto Rican politics and history.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Economics Expert Explores the Social World of Money
J.W. Mason (Associate Professor of Economics at John Jay College, City University of New York) asks, "Why is money so deeply misunderstood by the world it dominates—and what are the dangerous social implications of this misunderstanding?" The world of money has never been an impartial representation of the world of things. Instead, its existence in different forms—debt, capital, liquidity, and interest—increasingly shapes events in the real world rather than just reflecting them.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Free
Opening Reception | Eco‑Textile Reveries: Mixed‑Media Works
Celebrate Brazilian contemporary artist Rodrigo Franzão, whose practice fuses textile, paper, and mixed media into layered, tactile compositions. He prioritizes sustainability, employing FSC‑certified German paper, acrylics, and other eco‑friendly materials to explore form, texture, and color. The works invite viewers to contemplate fragility, interconnectedness, and the passage of time.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Exhibition Honoring Renowned Austrian Architect Dietmar Feichtinger
Enjoy the opening of Dietmar Feichtinger: Architecture of Connection, an exhibition dedicated to the internationally renowned Austrian architect Dietmar Feichtinger, whose work stands for constructive clarity, social openness, and a deep sensitivity to public space. The exhibition showcases Feichtinger’s architecture as a connective force between people, places, and disciplines. Through a wide-ranging selection of projects spanning bridges, transportation infrastructure, educational and cultural institutions, and complex urban developments, the exhibition reveals how architecture can foster encounter, movement, and shared experience. Rather than presenting architecture as an isolated object, Architecture of Connection invites visitors to experience architecture as part of a living urban and social organism. And to reflect on their own role within it.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
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Book Discussion | Historian-Curators Share Their New Books Exploring American Art & Architecture
The work of historian-curators Gregory Dreicer (American Bridge) and Stephanie Sparling Williams (Toward Joy) invites people to view the history and culture of the United States in fresh ways. By focusing on the intersecting worlds of the multiracial and multiethnic America-makers who invented the iconography and infrastructure of the United States, Dreicer and Sparling Williams portray the figurative and literal construction of a nation. Dreicer explores the image of the US at home and abroad through architecture and bridge building—and the stories we’ve been told about them. Dreicer reveals who was involved in the prototyping of construction strategies that were called “American” and enabled the transformation of the designed environment on a global scale. Sparling Williams examines how historic American visual artists have shaped our perceptions of national identity and belonging through their creative practices. She also considers how institutional collections of American art are built, whose creative output has been valued historically, and how ever-diversifying contemporary audiences experience and make sense of those narratives within museum galleries today. Discussion and Q&A to follow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Living Portraits: Science‑Inspired Paintings
Edwin Schlossberg transforms cutting-edge biology, neuroscience, and astronomy into luminous, metallic portraits of cells, brains, and the sun. Layered, reflective surfaces convey the vitality of life’s processes while blurring the line between the physical and the spiritual. A historic black-and-white video plays in the street window, connecting past visions of electronic communication with today’s interdisciplinary dialogue.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Multi-Artist Spring Exhibition
Enjoy refreshments and mingling amongst a display of fine art from talented artists. See award winners! Soft drinks and platters will be provided for your enjoyment.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Roots of Reform: Settlement Houses, Housing & Civic Change
Inspired by Betty Boyd Caroli’s new book A Slumless America, this panel examines how settlement houses sparked public‑housing reforms and continue to drive community‑led policy today. The discussion highlights the link between grassroots research, civic action, and affordable‑housing advocacy. Refreshments will be served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | The Sculptural Legacy of Manuel Neri: Sculpture, Bronze, Plaster & Works on Paper
A posthumous solo exhibition features Manuel Neri’s work from the late 1950s to the 1980s, displaying plaster sculptures, bronzes, and works on paper. The show emphasizes Neri’s unwavering focus on the human figure as a living canvas, delving into weight, gesture, and the tactile marks of creation.
See how color transforms into structure, with touches of blue and ochre accentuating volume and movement, while each surface captures the artist’s hand at work. The exhibition confirms Neri’s pioneering, steadfast contribution to post‑war American art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Screening | Army of Shadows (1969): French WWII Suspense-Drama
France, The Resistance: an escape from the Gestapo, so sudden and hairsbreadth as to leave the toughest of tough guys gasping with the icy sweat of terror and relief; two brothers remain unaware, to the end, of each other's clandestine activities; patriots, who, in relentless pursuit of traitors, must steel themselves to the most brutal of face-to-face violence. Gallic icon LinoVentura (Elevator to the Gallows, Classe Tous Risques), aided by compatriots including maitresse of disguise Simone Signoret, goes underground in the face of the German Occupation--but heroism can come at a truly high price. Director: Jean-Pierre Melville Cast: Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Simone Signoret, Paul Crauchet
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Rosemead (2025): Drama Film with Lucy Liu (+ Filmmaker Discussion)
A screening of the powerful film, Rosemead, will be followed by a conversation with Screenwriter Marilyn Fu '03, Director Eric Lin, and Producer Mynette Louie, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice of Film. Moderated by Qin Gao, Acting Director of the Asian American Initiative. Inspired by the harrowing true story, Lucy Liu transforms in a riveting, career-redefining performance as an ailing woman who takes drastic measures to protect her troubled teenage son. As his dark obsessions grow and time runs out, she is forced to make impossible choices: how far will she go and what is she willing to sacrifice? Set against the simmering tensions of a Chinese American community, Rosemead is a gripping portrait of a family pushed to the edge. Director: Eric Lin Cast: Lucy Liu, Lawrence Shou, Orion Lee, Jennifer Lim, Madison Hu Lucy Liu is an actress, producer, and artist. Widely regarded as a trailblazer for Asian American representation in Hollywood, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Critics' Choice Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards. A prominent sex symbol in the late 1990s and early 2000s, she has been recognized for shifting Western mainstream beauty standards. In 2019, Liu became the second Chinese American woman to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Celebrate the English Translation of Ukrainian Play, Signals of Being or Verbum Caro Factum Est
Experience an evening featuring Ukrainian writer Volodymyr Rafeyenko in discussion with Mark Andryczyk. On the occasion of the recent publication of Andryczyk’s English-language translation of Rafeyenko’s play, Signals of Being or Verbum Caro Factum Est (2025), the two will read excerpts from the publication and discuss how Ukraine’s culture continues to respond to Russia’s enduring drive to eliminate Ukrainian identity.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Multi-Media Celebration of Black Women & Resistance (Biographer Discussion, Film Screening, Book Signing, & More) (In Person AND Online!)
This Women's History Month, partake in an event on Black women and resistance. Two authors will share work from their recently published books on Black feminist politics. Kenja McCray will discuss Essential Soldiers: Women Activists and Black Power Movement Leadership. Alexis Pauline Gumbs will present on Survival is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde. The group will also be joined by two filmmakers who will screen brief excerpts of their films and engage in conversation. Yoruba Richen is the director of Field of Vision: Joan Little. Louis Massiah directed TCB - The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing. A book sale and author signing will take place after the event.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | The Future of Public Safety in NYC (In Person AND Online!)
Experts discuss evidence-based approaches to making the city safer in the new mayoral administration. As Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration rethinks policing in New York City, this panel convenes leading scholars and practitioners to examine what cutting-edge research suggests about improving public safety through police-community interactions. These experts discuss what can be done regarding non-police responses to mental health emergencies, pedestrian stops, procedural justice, substance use crises, and more, when leading with innovation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Toxi (1952): West German Drama Film
After World War II, the well-off Rose family of Munich finds a five-year-old girl, Toxi, abandoned at their doorstep. The mixed-race daughter of an American G.I. and a now deceased German mother, Toxi's arrival inspires both empathy and suspicion in the Roses. It's only once she finds her place in the family that her father returns, expecting to bring Toxi back to America with him. One of the first German films to explore the experiences of Black children born during the occupation, Toxi features a title song by Marie Nejar, the Afro-German singer and actress to whom the exhibition is dedicated. Director: Robert A. Stemmle Cast: Elfie Fiegert, Paul Bildt, Johanna Hofer, Ingeborg Korner Artist James Gregory Atkinson will be joined by Yale University Assistant Professor of History of Art and Black Studies Nana Adusei-Poku to discuss the film.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Jazz | Blue Note All-Stars & Guests! (In Person AND Online)
Blue Note All-Stars, featuring special guests, pianist James Francies, and vibraphonist Joel Ross, performs.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Master Class | Carnegie Hall-Featured Musican Teaches the Ins & Outs of Great Piano Performance
Georgian born pianist Inga Kashakashvili--who has performed at major venues around the world, among them Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Le Poisson Rouge, Steinway Hall, Merkin Hall at Kaufman Center, Nicholas Roerich Museum, and more--imparts skills and techniques for piano mastery.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
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Concert | Multi-Genre Black Futurist Artist Lambkin Takes the Stage
Electronic, R&B, pop music, modern dance, and Black futurism help define Lambkin's artistic vision on the stage. Where the visceral meets the cerebral, where the natural enacts the synthetic, that's where they are. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Well-known NYC Dance Company
Second Avenue Dance Company members perform their March concert.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Play | Is God Is: Afropunk Western Tragedy
Twins Racine and Anaia cross through the Dirty South to the California Valley to avenge their mother, God, and kill their father. A modern Afropunk spaghetti Western with a nod to Greek tragedy. Playwright: Aleshea Harris Director: Brittany Vi-King Cast: Arden Carethers, Dominique Payne, Will Brewington, Michael K. Greene, Isavel Mendoza, Kennedi Roland, JaVaun Ryal Butler Please be advised that this production includes the following content: Is God Is includes depictions and references to graphic and stylized violence, including severe physical injury, self harm, suicide, fire-related trauma, and death. Blood and spit. Graphic language including swears, hate speech, slurs (toward women), and strong uses of verbally abusive language.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Open Mic | Poetry, Music, and Comedy Showcase (Online!)
Join a weekly online showcase featuring poems, songs, and comedy. Performers can sign up for a 4-minute spot by reserving one of 20 Artist-RSVP tickets, available starting Wednesdays at 8:00 PM ET. If all spots are filled, performers may join the “good-luck round” at the end of the session. Audience members are welcome to watch live via Zoom.
New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | Easter Concert of Choral Works at a Landmark Venue
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