36 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, May 26, 2018
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
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Moderate walking, some hills, about five to six hours. Leave the “Garden”and walk west on Fordham ...
more >> Road to Arthur Avenue for lunch. After lunch, walk up Fordham Road to the University Avenue . Walk south on University Avenue to the Bronx Community College and the Hall of Fame. After the Hall of Fame walk down to the No. 4 train at Burnside Avenue and return to Manhattan. Bring lunch and water. Walk rain or shine. Call Friday evening until 9:00 PM, if there is a question.
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This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for ...
more >> over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
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The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World ...
more >> Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats.
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Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, ...
more >> however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
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Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, ...
more >> food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
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Join a Manhattan Street Art Tour and experience the Lower East Side - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita and Little Italy. ...
more >> The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, Soho is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973. Noho and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist.
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You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central ...
more >> Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
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Learn the basics of fly fishing for free. Join expert instructors from Orvis. Equipment provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
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Sentinel-class cutter USCGC Richard Snyder (WPC 1127) and four U.S. Naval Academy Yard Patrol crafts ...
more >> will be open for public tours.
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Want to flow through your chaturanga with views of NYC's future mega-neighborhood? From May through September, ...
more >> this yoga session will happen every Saturday morning. Mats and blocks for the first 20 participants.
New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Veteran Donald Calliste leads you to tone and define your core, lower back, and glutes with cardio exercises ...
more >> that keep your heart rate up and fat burning. Please bring a mat.
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10:30 am
free, no reservation required
Test your coordination and dexterity with juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome ...
more >> to join in the fun. Equipment is provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
It's Shape Up NYC's fun Zumba class! Colorful outfits are encouraged! Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International, ...
more >> and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy-to-follow dance steps.
New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
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Enjoy looking at (and maybe buying some) oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, ...
more >> photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics. This event takes place May 26, 27, 28 and June 2nd and 3rd.
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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This three-day event encompasses hundreds of well-known and emerging artists ranging from theater to ...
more >> dance, music to movies, a street fair and an art exhibit.
New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Come and join a group of individuals with an interest in writing who are willing to share ideas and techniques. ...
more >> All genres and styles encouraged. Everyone is welcome. The Columbus Writers Circle meet every second and fourth Saturday from 1 -3 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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The screenings are dedicated to the film-choreographic experiments of the New York dance and film scene ...
more >> and follows the traces of the avantgarde movements from the early 60s to 80s. Films by Elaine Summers and Joan Jonas as well as by choreographer Yoshiko Chuma will be presented to audience. Films will include Two Girls Downtown Iowa, Wind, Song Delay, Five Car Pile Up, Commercial Erruption, Splish Splash and The Girl Can't Help It.
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New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists ...
more >> from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick.
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New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists ...
more >> from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick.
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The tour explores the social and political history of the one of the most active and most famous squares ...
more >> in NYC through discussions about the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped its surroundings. You’ll hear how the square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on the famous sculpture and so much more! The tour takes place every Saturday.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Walk straight through the heart of Central Park on this east-to-west tour led by guides. Enjoy a great ...
more >> variety of the scenic, sculptural, and ar chitectural elements the Park has to offer. Visit some of the Park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Loeb Boathouse, Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Cherry Hill, The Lake, and Strawberry Fields.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central ...
more >> Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical music on a boat with an intimate and romantic setting and beautiful view of New York City. ...
more >> Program and musicians TBA.
New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
The program features the great repertoire of the organ on the 101-rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker ...
more >> and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor and Boody Organ Builders. Takes place every Saturday from Sept. 9, 2017 to May 27, 2018.
New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Have a fun couple of hours of sociable bridge. Whether you're an occasional player or a seasoned champ, ...
more >> they'll find just the right level game for you. You'll be joining players from just above beginners to National Champions courtesy of Honors Bridge Club.
New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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A familiar sight – a romantic park wedding – develops into a modern-day twist on Shakespeare’s ...
more >> classic comedy, full of madcap revelry and literary fantasy.
New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
In this current political climate, being a Palestinian is a hazard. However, there are common grounds ...
more >> where East meets West. This is a semi-autobiographical graphic novel of a childhood as a Christian Palestinian in America.
New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician ...
more >> like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history. Featuring the voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, and Benjamin Bratt. Directed by Adrian Molina 109 min. Arrive before 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on, although there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled waters are OK, but no glass. First come, first served basis
New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Spider-Man learns the ropes of being a superhero under the tutelage of Tony Stark, all while juggling ...
more >> his responsibilities as high schooler Peter Parker. Eager to prove himself to Stark, Parker soon gets tangled up with a villain known as the Vulture. Starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Jon Favreau, Zendaya, Donald Glover, Tyne Daly, Marisa Tomei, Robert Downey Jr. Directed by Jon Watts Rated PG-13 There will be arts & crafts activities related to the movie before the screening. Arrive before 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on, although there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled waters are OK, but no glass. First come, first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
free, no reservation required
New York Ghost tours capture the spiritual side of the Big Apple through stories. famed explorers, native ...
more >> tribes, lost opportunities and political intrigue. With almost every step one takes through the West Village, one encounters the ghosts and spirits of New York City’s past. Every corner has its stories, every building has its haunted spirits.
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New York is a skyscraper city and there is no better time to view Manhattan’s icons than after the ...
more >> sun sets and the lights go on. Fueled by competition and a dash of audacity, New York City is still producing one of mankind’s most remarkable skyline. NOTE** THIS TOUR SPENDS MUCH TIME INDOORS OR IN SUBWAYS AND GREAT FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. Please note they do utilize the subway on this tour so you will need $5 for subway.
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Editor's Pick
Family "Liquid" Dinner is a Cabaret starring Kiley Caughey and Jessie Bangarang Atkinson featuring all ...
more >> music styles and special guest performers. Each performance has a different theme based on a stereotypical attendee of a family dinner like "Drunk Uncle" or "Angsty Teenager". Kiley and Jessie met at an open mic after both moving to NYC to pursue music and theatre. This is where they found their "NYC family". Come to dinner, they've saved you a place at the table.
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Keep the DanceAfrica celebration going after hours with DJ Greg Caz, who brings his legendary mixes of ...
more >> vintage Brazilian beats and veteran expertise in funk, soul, rock, jazz, and hip-hop stylings to the dance floor. Greg Caz has been plying his funky trade in countless venues around the city and the world for the better part of 25 years. Knowledgeable in a staggering array of genres and musical cultures, he has made perhaps his greatest mark shining a light on lesser-known realms of vintage Brazilian music. His years of familiarity with funk, soul, rock, jazz, reggae, hip-hop, and all the subgenres in-between speak for themselves and quickly become apparent upon hearing him play. In addition to performing, he has collaborated on a number of compilations and archival releases for which he has chosen tracks and written liner notes.
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