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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 17, 2025?

49 free events take place on Saturday, May 17 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 May 17 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 May . 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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49 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, May 17, 2025

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Editor's Picks

free events nyc Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park
free events nyc Kite-Flying Festival on the Water: Crafts, Lawn Games, Live Music, and More
free events nyc Annual Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk, Featuring 125+ Local Artists
free events nyc Learn Bollywood Dance
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Workshop | Get in Shape: Cardio & Strength


Classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Get in Shape:&nbsp;Cardio & Strength

Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free
Park Walks, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park

Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Drawing in the Park

Fair | Family Fun Street Fair


Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! Discover a colorful mix of artisan goods, local eats, live entertainment, and educational activities. This lively outdoor event highlights the diversity and spirit of the neighborhood while supporting local nonprofits, merchant associations, and community organizations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fairs, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Family Fun Street Fair

Fair | Street Fair 


Free activities for the whole family! With over 150+ booths of art, entertainment, fashion, food, shopping, and fun!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fair | Street Fair 


Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! Discover a colorful mix of artisan goods, live entertainment, and educational activities. This lively outdoor event highlights the diversity and spirit of the neighborhood while supporting local nonprofits, merchant associations, and community organizations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talk | Exploring the Unexpected and Fascinating Pockets of History Seaport


Art historian Prudence Peiffer and geographer Joshua Jelly-Schapiro give a short tour of unexpected and fascinating pockets of history in New York's downtown Seaport neighborhood that inspired their own books: from Coenties Slip, the three-block street that hosted a modern art community in its sail-making lofts, to the long history of naming places in Manhattan, and the stories we uncover and bring to our own personal portraits of the city.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talks, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Exploring the Unexpected and Fascinating Pockets of History Seaport

Talk | Historical Exploration of Feminism and Chinoiserie Art


Explore how the decorative style of chinoiserie shaped both European women's identities and racial and cultural stereotypes around Asian women in this critical look at the historical style and its afterlives. This event features dynamic conversations, presentations, and readings by leading scholars, designers, and writers. Free with museum admission (advance registration is required). Please note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Dance Fitness Class for All Ages


Colorful outfits encouraged at this creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics! Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Dance Fitness Class for All Ages

Park Walk | Explore the Wild Heart of the Park: A Guided Walk in the Ramble


Participate in this one-hour guided walk through one of New York City's most iconic natural landscapes. Discover hidden lore (yes, there's a cave!), sharpen your plant ID skills, and dive into the rich ecology of this unique urban woodland.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Park Walks, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Explore the Wild Heart of the Park: A Guided Walk in the Ramble

Museums | Family Fun at a Historical Site: Sailor Adventures


Enjoy interactive activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Incorporate 19th-century maritime craft traditions into your handmade Valentine's Day cards and unique trinkets for the holiday. You can also browse galleries and learn about ships, life at sea and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Festival | Kite-Flying Festival on the Water: Crafts, Lawn Games, Live Music, and More


Have some sky-high fun at this annual Kite Festival! This is the one day each year when kite flying is open to the public in this park--so don't miss your chance to see the sky fill with color against the stunning Manhattan skyline. Bring your own kite, purchase, or make one on site, and take part in a joyful spring celebration for all ages. Enjoy hands-on crafts, classic lawn games, live music, face painting, and engaging activities from local community partners. Be awed at the talent and learn tips from professional kite flyers. Whether you're a first-time flyer or a seasoned pro, this is the perfect opportunity to welcome the season with a breeze.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Kite-Flying Festival on the Water: Crafts, Lawn Games, Live Music, and More

Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome


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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

Fair | Women Makers Craft Market Fair


This event is a day-long shopping marketplace to showcase exceptional products by women makers, designers, and entrepreneurs. This special marketplace will feature outstanding makers whose products exemplify the creative spirit of New York City. The participants are among a select number of women designers respected and admired for both their success and for the quality of the products they bring to the marketplace. They produce a unique range of jewelry, clothing, accessories, and crafts. Walk-ins are welcome!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fairs, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Women Makers Craft Market Fair

Master Class | Learn Acting & Public Speaking Skills with Theater Pro


Designed for anyone who wants to “take the stage” – in acting or public speaking! The art of acting is not just about being the next famous actor, but it explores life skills that everyone can utilize in any profession. Explore the elements of acting while freeing your creativity, increasing your confidence, and learning how to work effectively in a group. The tools and techniques of the actor’s craft are introduced through a wide variety of exercises, games, improvisations, short-scripted material, monologues, and scenes. Use these tools and techniques to forward your career and improve your listening and communication skills. No experience necessary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Learn Acting & Public Speaking Skills with Theater Pro

Tour | Museum Tour on Stories of Making It in America


A museum educator guides a public gallery tour of the exhibition, With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America, which provides an overview of the Chinese people in America from the 19th century through the present day. Items in the museum's collection are used to highlight the major themes of the exhibit. Tours leave from the main lobby.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tours, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Museum Tour on Stories of Making It in America

Workshop | Origami 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 iopen 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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City Walk | Annual Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk, Featuring 125+ Local Artists


This spring, Brooklyn will come alive with creativity with over 125 local artists exhibiting their work at 70 local businesses for the Annual Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk. This vibrant,self-guided, 1.5-mile art event will showcase the diverse talents of emerging and established artists at galleries, salons, boutiques, restaurants, and home decor shops. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience a diverse collection of art ranging from paintings, drawings, three-dimensional art, mixed media, and photography. While enjoying Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk, people are encouraged to take time to visit and support the local, small businesses and restaurants in the area. They can grab a cup of coffee for their stroll, sit and eat, pick up a unique gift, or a new spring outfit, and explore new services- all of which help to keep the businesses that make up the fabric of the neighborhood thriving.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free
City Walks, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Annual Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk, Featuring 125+ Local Artists

Tour | Explore Hidden Worlds Through Nature and Discovery


Drop in for free open hours and investigate monthly educational themes. Observe local marine life in a 250-gallon aquarium, explore a large-scale park model, dive into crafts and reading, and more. Guided by expert educators, visitors of all ages are invited to uncover the hidden stories of the environment through hands-on activities and self-led exploration.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tours, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Explore Hidden Worlds Through Nature and Discovery

Workshop | Learn Letterpress Printing with a Professional


Spend a Saturday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! At this workshop, local artist Dikko Faust will lead a printing class, touching on different types of printmaking such as nature rubbings, paste papers, stencils and more. At the residency’s conclusion, Dikko will introduce participants to his Kelsey clamshell letterpress. Dikko Faust is an artist and letterpress printmaker. Dikko Faust began Purgatory Pie Press at University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1977, moved to New York’s Center for Book Arts, and is now one of the longest running artist presses in the world. Faust teaches letterpress printmaking at the School for Visual Arts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Learn Letterpress Printing with a Professional

Party | Play Contemporary Games & Make New Friends


Play your favorite contemporary board games! Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Partys, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Play Contemporary Games & Make New Friends

Workshop | The Anatomy of a Folktale: Exploring Accalimed Work of Zora Neale Hurston


Join an afternoon of storytelling, creativity, and cultural exploration inspired by Zora Neale Hurston's legacy. Guided by Afrofuturist folklorist Trelani Michelle and Social Practice Artists-in-Residence Tanya Birl-Torres and Reza Salazar, participants will listen to Hurston's collected folktales, break them down, and use them as a springboard to craft new, contemporary stories. This public program is part of The Zora Project, a yearlong initiative honoring Hurston's impact and building lasting connections between creativity and community.
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Film | Women in Love (1969): British Romantic Drama


Ken Russell's adaptation of D.H Lawrence's novel about two love affairs. (Rated R, 131 mins) Director: Ken Russell Cast:  Alan Bates, Oliver Reed, Glenda Jackson, Jennie Linden, Eleanor Bron
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Films, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Women in Love (1969): British Romantic Drama

Party | Explore Film & Media at this Museum Party


Celebrate the summer months with free gallery admission, a DJ, complimentary cocktails, and a VR experience. Visitors of all ages looking to convene, find creative inspiration, learn about and experience new media technologies, or participate in many diverse programming selections, are welcome to experience this event.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Partys, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Explore Film & Media at this Museum Party
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Concerts, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Grammy-Nominated Chorus

Tour | Historic Lower Manhattan Walking Tour 


Step back in time on this free walking tour from Bowling Green to Collect Pond Park, tracing the evolution of New York City from a Dutch outpost to the heart of a new nation. Uncover the hidden stories and pivotal events that shaped the city — from the early days of New Amsterdam and the Peach War, to the British takeover, the Revolutionary era, and the rise of Wall Street. Learn about the city’s transformation through the centuries and visit the sites where history still lingers beneath the modern skyline. Perfect for history buffs and curious explorers alike. Bring friends, wear comfortable shoes, and get ready to discover the secrets beneath the city streets.
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Tours, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Historic Lower Manhattan Walking Tour&nbsp;

Classical Music | Music on the Water: Premiering Six Ensemble Works by Korean-American Composers


String ensemble 'Dari' (Salley Koo, violin, Dawn Dongeun Wohn, violin, Daniel McDonough, cello, and Alexander Solomon, piano) performs six new works by Korean-American composers find common ground between performance and teaching communities, and between the new music and student communities. Premieres by Texu Kim, Juri Seo, Kyong Mee Choi, Hee Yun Kim, Leo Chang, and Matthew Pellegrino
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Museums | Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others


Explore the best items this museum has on display with this guided tour. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, antiquities, and more by world-famous artists.
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Tour | Explore one of New York's Iconic Library Buildings


Explore NYPL’s largest circulating branch in a guided tour. Designed to inspire, building highlights include: The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace in Midtown A dramatic “Long Room” with 42-foot-high atrium offering five levels of open, browsable book stacks Commissioned public art celebrating creativity and curiosity
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | The Imaginary Invalid: Moliere's Comedy-Ballet Starring Broadway Actor


Argan is ill. But is he? Argan is dying. But aren't we all? Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable? After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him? The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Moliere wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. It explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. This production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, original music by cellist Johnathan Moore, and stars Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah. Director and Translator: Lucie Tiberghien Choreographer and Dancer: Cal Hunt Composer and Cellist: Johnathan Moore Cast: Dante Bonner, Mary Bacon, Rory Furey-King, Doron JePaul, Naomi Lorrain, Sahr Ngaujah, Shayvawn Webster
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | LGBTQ+ Poetry Workshop


Read, write, and celebrate queer poetry. The group spends the first half of this meeting writing new work, sharing work in the second half. Bring your authentic selves, your best (or worst!) poems, and a love for the written word. Open to all experience levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Play | New Original Play: The Ana Project


Ana, arrived in NYC alone, as an immigrant from the Dominican Republic in 1960, to attend college and develop her talent as a math prodigy. She worked nights at a textile factory in Manhattan and fell in love with a charming stranger. She helped the rest of her family emigrate from the Dominican Republic to escape a violent dictatorship and they struggled with the transition to their new life in the US, when Ana's life and dreams fell apart. Years later, Ana tries to help her daughter avoid the same mistakes as the generations of women clash in irreconcilable differences and are drawn together again by the love that binds them. Playwright: Dacyl Acevedo
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Plays, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, New Original Play: The Ana Project

Workshop | Workshop on Reading Images in Honor of Malcolm X


In celebration of the hundredth anniversary of Malcolm X's birth, this community space is hosting a workshop for reading images. Human rights leader Malcolm X understood visual imagery and power. Led and facilitated by Associate Curator La Tanya S. Autry, this interactive looking and discussion-centered workshop spotlights images of Malcolm X made by Gordon Parks, Robert L. Haggins, Richard Saunders, and other photographers. Workshop participants also will consider excerpts from Malcolm X's speeches and autobiography as well as his cultural legacy. Space is limited!
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Museums | Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary


Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Music on the Water: Premiering Six Ensemble Works by Korean-American Composers


String ensemble 'Dari' (Salley Koo, violin, Dawn Dongeun Wohn, violin, Daniel McDonough, cello, and Alexander Solomon, piano) performs six new works by Korean-American composers find common ground between performance and teaching communities, and between the new music and student communities. Premieres by Texu Kim, Juri Seo, Kyong Mee Choi, Hee Yun Kim, Leo Chang, and Matthew Pellegrino
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Tour | Historic Lower Manhattan Walking Tour


Step back in time on this free walking tour from Bowling Green to Collect Pond Park, tracing the evolution of New York City from a Dutch outpost to the heart of a new nation. Uncover the hidden stories and pivotal events that shaped the city — from the early days of New Amsterdam and the Peach War, to the British takeover, the Revolutionary era, and the rise of Wall Street. Learn about the city’s transformation through the centuries and visit the sites where history still lingers beneath the modern skyline. Perfect for history buffs and curious explorers alike. Bring friends, wear comfortable shoes, and get ready to discover the secrets beneath the city streets.
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Movie in a Park | Identity, Migration, and Memory: Three Short Documentaries Exploring American Chinatowns


Luka Yuanyuan Yang is a visual artist and filmmaker whose practice, characterized by interwoven documentary and archival materials, addresses themes of identity, migration, and memory, challenging conventional historical narratives and amplifying overlooked voices. During a year-long research trip across the US in 2018, Yang was captivated by the rich history of migration and adaptation in America's Chinatowns. From 1882 until the 1950s, due to the Chinese Exclusion Act and racial discrimination, Chinese Americans were largely confined to Chinatowns. During this same period, Yang began researching the stories of Chinese women in 20th-century American performing arts, seeking to uncover the experiences of Chinese women performers whose stories have been forgotten or misunderstood by history. Yang's exploration of these neighborhoods, the Chinese diaspora, and performing artists has become the central focus of her short films and feature film Chinatown Cha-Cha, and her recently published artist book Dance in Herland. In a time of rising threats to America's Chinatowns, the artist brings generations together through film, dance, and dialogue. For this screening, Yang presents Tales of Chinatown, an exhibition of three of her short films: Cantonese Tunes on Mott Street (2022), The Lady From Shanghai (2019), and Tales of Chinatown (2019). By following her protagonists on the streets, through their communities, and into their homes, Yang amplifies the voices of those often denied the chance to share their own stories--individuals who have been forgotten, silenced, or misinterpreted.
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Dancing | Learn Bollywood Dance


Join IMGE Dance for a performance and community dance workshop. This dance company is rooted in Indian classical, hip hop, and contemporary dance, bringing a new medium of storytelling using a global movement vocabulary.
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Dancings, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Learn Bollywood Dance
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Concerts, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Stabat Mater and More at a Magnificent Church

Theater | The Imaginary Invalid: Moliere's Comedy-Ballet Starring Broadway Actor


Argan is ill. But is he? Argan is dying. But aren't we all? Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable? After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him? The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Moliere wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. It explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. This production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, original music by cellist Johnathan Moore, and stars Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah. Director and Translator: Lucie Tiberghien Choreographer and Dancer: Cal Hunt Composer and Cellist: Johnathan Moore Cast: Dante Bonner, Mary Bacon, Rory Furey-King, Doron JePaul, Naomi Lorrain, Sahr Ngaujah, Shayvawn Webster
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Performances, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Heartwarming Theater

Movie in a Park | Watch Wicked (2024) under the Nightsky


Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park! Synopsis: Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power. Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande plays Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. Rated PG Director: Jon M. Chu Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum Movies begin at dusk. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. Part of the Movies Under the Stars series.
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Performances, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, An Inspiring True Love Story
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Plays, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Dark Comedy
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Plays, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Drama: The Price of Choice
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Plays, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Legal Drama about Famous Figure of the 20th Century

Play | New Play from Kennedy Center-Featured Writer: We the People of these Fifty Acre Woods


Inspired by A.A. Milne's classic characters, the beloved 100 Acre Wood is in the midst of a civil war. Throughout this multi-year conflict, childhood friends Winnie, Christopher, and H.P. Piglet find themselves on different paths. H.P. struggles with the moral dilemmas of being a soldier, Christopher discovers what can happen when the powerless gain power, and Winnie is on the run for dodging the draft. Part war epic, part whimsical absurdism, this play looks at how people justify violence, the lengths you'll go to defend what you believe in and if fire is fought with fire - will the acres just burn to the ground? Playwight: Andrew Michael Reid
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Plays, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, New Play from Kennedy Center-Featured Writer: We the People of these Fifty Acre Woods

Classical Music | Radio City Music Hall-Featured Orchestra Performs Works by Aaron Copland and More


The New York Repertory Orchestra--with featured soloists John Frisch, English horn, and Peter Kuan, trumpet--performs three pieces from the Romantic period through today. Program Aaron Copland (1900-1990) Quiet City Katie Jenkins Hiraeth Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) Symphony No. 6 (Sinfonia Semplice)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, May 17, 2025, 05/17/2025, Radio City Music Hall-Featured Orchestra Performs Works by Aaron Copland and More
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Classical Music | Large Chorus and Orchestra at a Landmark Venue

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