14 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, November 28, 2020
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Enjoy a powerful and revealing look at legendary, larger-than-life Texas governor Ann Richards (1991-95) ...
more >> who enriched the lives of her followers, friends and family in this critically acclaimed play written by and starring Emmy Award-winner and Tony nominee Holland Taylor.
12:00 am
free, no reservation required
Public art installation "Ziggy" celebrates the holiday season with vibrant hues and playful gestures. ...
more >> As one encounters the piece, its 27,000 feet of iridescent cord visually converges and dynamically filters the surrounding context with shifting colors, patterns and light. It is a kaleidoscopic beacon, designed for the people of New York.
12:05 am
free, no reservation required
Search for hidden gems as you browse antiques, vintage goods, architectural salvage and collectibles. ...
more >> There is also a selection of food vendors from Smorgasburg. Face covering is required.
8:00 am
free, no reservation required
This landmark exhibition showcases 116 masterworks representing the achievements of artists from more ...
more >> than fifty cultures across North America. Ranging in date from the second to the early twentieth century, the diverse works have been collected by Charles and Valerie Diker. Long considered to be the most significant holdings of historical Native American art in private hands, the Diker Collection has particular strengths in sculpture from British Columbia and Alaska, California baskets, pottery from southwestern pueblos, Plains drawings and regalia, and rare accessories from the eastern Woodlands.
10:00 am
Pay-what-you-wish for NY...
Shop for vintage clothing, furniture, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, art, handicrafts, and more. Visitors ...
more >> must wear a face covering and maintain social distance.
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
A 19th century vessel. Here and now. This is a rare opportunity to board and tour the 1885 tall ship ...
more >> Wavertree, which is moored at the pier. Access the main deck and quarter deck. Visit the cargo hold. Learn about life at sea and the days of the ship's captain and crew. Entry is free. Saturdays and Sundays through November 28, 2021
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This holiday market offers a variety of items such as jewelry, beauty products, essential oils, colorful ...
more >> apparel and accessories, unique gifts as well as hot chocolate, French truffles, grilled cheese, spicy Chinese savories, classic Polish dumplings and more! Guests have to reserve a free 30-minute shopping window in advance, temperatures will be taken at the door, masks are mandatory and traffic flow will be monitored. Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday through Dec 20th.
12:00 pm
free, RSVP required
Enjoy Thanksgiving weekend with Donizetti's The Elixir of Love. Ramon Vargas stars as a naive young man ...
more >> who believes a love potion will win him the heart of a beautiful woman sung by Inva Mula in this "beautifully sung and staged" production. (San Francisco Chronicle) The performance is available to stream anytime on Sat, Nov 28 and Sun, Nov 29.
12:00 pm
free, registration required
David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band is inspired by the noble jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, ...
more >> Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton and more. The band breathes life and passion into America's own great art form.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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"Open 'Tho Shut," a weekly series of free, live walk-by performances in which acts will be staged live ...
more >> in the theater's set shop for audiences of socially distanced passers-by. Performance Schedule 2:00-2:10: COBU (Japanese all-women taiko drumming and dance troupe) 2:12-2:22: Carol Tandava (belly dancer) 2:24-2:34: British Musical performed by Mark Marcante and Friends with Crystal Field, Emily Pezzella, Dan Kelley, and Jenne Vath (Acc Arthur Abrams) 2:36-2:46: Douglas Wade The Thurgood Marshall Story 2:48-2:58: Yip Harburg Rainbow Troupe (David Brunetti, Musical Director)
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Start dancing the samba, an exciting Brazilian dance style with a rich history. Full of attitude, this ...
more >> exciting style is performed everywhere from the streets of Rio during Carnival to ballroom competitions around the world. Learn a short step-ball-change variation that will have you moving in Rio-style samba in no time.
3:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Take a dash of Herb Albert, a pinch of David Bowie, add a handful of Andy Kaufman, and you have Robert ...
more >> Whaley and his band. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
An accomplished jazz vocalist Marianne Matheny-Katz pays tribute to Joni Mitchell. Hear hip new arrangements ...
more >> of Joni favorites across her entire discography. Performers: Marianne Matheny-Katz, vocals Craig Alston, saxophones Alan Blackman, piano Warren Wolf, drums Michael Raitzyk, guitar Jeff Reed, bass
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The exhibition depicts the development of street art throughout history and its present and future. It ...
more >> aims to bring awareness to graffiti's progress throughout history, sharing the story of its humble beginnings to its elevation to phenomenon status within the art world.
7:30 pm
free, reservation required