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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 16, 2025?

9 free events take place on Thursday, October 16 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 October 16 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 October . 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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9 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, October 16, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Film | In The Heat of The Night (1967): Mystery Drama with Sidney Poitier


Police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie, a racist police chief. After Tibbs proves his innocence, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Director: Norman Jewison Cast: Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Lee Grant Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian and American actor, film director, and diplomat. In 1964, he was the first Black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He received two competitive Golden Globe Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album. Poitier was one of the last major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Films, October 16, 2025, 10/16/2025, In The Heat of The Night (1967): Mystery Drama with&nbsp;Sidney Poitier

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
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Workshops, October 16, 2025, 10/16/2025, Photo-Based Creative Writing Session

Opening Reception | Innovative Latin American Art from Artes Visuales


This exhibition highlights artists featured in the influential magazine Artes Visuales (Mexico, 1973–1981), showcasing a generation of experimental creators who shaped an international art community. These works illustrate the periodical’s impact on painting, photography, performance, and page art. The accompanying catalog includes essays and interviews that trace the magazine’s role in fostering dialogue and innovation across Latin American art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Opening Receptions, October 16, 2025, 10/16/2025, Innovative Latin American Art from Artes Visuales

Museums | Thursday Evening Exploring the Photography Museum


This museum is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. It was founded in 1974 to champion “concerned photography”—socially and politically minded images that can educate and change the world. Through its exhibitions, education programs, community outreach, and public programs, the museum offers an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, tickets required
Museumss, October 16, 2025, 10/16/2025, Thursday Evening Exploring the Photography Museum

Discussion | Exploring the Term "Intermedia" & Performance


Elaine Summers was the first artist to incorporate media in performance, calling her work "Intermedia." The panel will discuss the exact meaning of this term, how Ms. Summers used film in her performances and pioneered unusual venues stretching the boundaries of her art in many ways.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussions, October 16, 2025, 10/16/2025, Exploring the Term "Intermedia" & Performance

Book Discussion | The Rise and Fall of Public Housing in America (In Person AND Online!)


Explore the history of public housing in the U.S. with Howard A. Husock, author of The Projects. Husock examines how early 20th-century initiatives aimed at addressing urban blight led to the creation and decline of public housing, transforming communities and shaping modern debates over affordable housing. Following the talk, Husock will discuss these issues with urban policy scholar Nicholas Dagen Bloom. Note: limited in-person seating.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussions, October 16, 2025, 10/16/2025, The Rise and Fall of Public Housing in America (In Person AND Online!)

Author Reading | Nonfiction Author Discusses His Book Explioring English Linguistics and Spelling, Enough Is Enuf


Author Gabe Henry as discusses his new book, Enough Is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell. Synopsis: A brief and humorous 500-year history of the Simplified Spelling Movement from advocates like Ben Franklin, C. S. Lewis, and Mark Twain to texts and Twitter. If our system of writing words is so tragically inconsistent, why haven't we standardized it, phoneticized it, brought it into line? How many brave linguists have ever had the courage to state, in a declaration of phonetic revolt: "Enough is enuf"? The answer: many. In the comic annals of linguistic history, legions of rebel wordsmiths have died on the hill of spelling reform, risking their reputations to bring English into the realm of the rational. This book is about them. Henry takes his humorous and informative chronicle right up to today as the language seems to naturally be simplifying to fit the needs of our changing world thanks to technology--from texting to Twitter and emojis, the Simplified Spelling Movement may finally be having its day. Gabe's work has appeared in TIME, The New Yorker, New York Magazine, US News & World Report, and more. i
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Readings, October 16, 2025, 10/16/2025, Nonfiction Author Discusses His Book Explioring English Linguistics and Spelling, Enough Is Enuf

Screening | "Daring" Korean Short FIlms with Filmmaker Q&A


This event will showcase three outstanding short films that have achieved remarkable results at domestic and international film festivals. Following the screenings, audiences are invited to a Q&A session with the directors. “Bold Talk: Beyond Genre,” introduces three daring works that push the boundaries of short cinema. You Know, There Are Ghosts Under the Tree blurs reality and memory with an unsettling yet poetic sensibility, while The Sea on the Day When the Magic Returns—directed by HAN Jiwon, whose upcoming feature, Lost in Starlight, will premiere on Netflix—offers a lyrical animated meditation on imagination and wonder. Rounding out the program, The Daughter delivers a gripping exploration of family, inheritance, and unspoken ties.  All films featuring Korean dialogue will have English subtitles available.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Screenings, October 16, 2025, 10/16/2025, "Daring" Korean Short FIlms with Filmmaker Q&A

Party | Unique Multisensory Art & Music Celebration


Praised for its "multisensory celebration" (Creativo), Art Bath brings its signature spirit of artistic exploration to the audience for one night only. Known for fusing disciplines, Art Bath founders Mara Driscoll and Liz Yilmaz curate unexpected pairings of dance, opera, music, theater, puppetry, and visual art. Expect a unique blend of world-class performers, DJ sets, cocktails, and immersive moments--all in a space transformed to invite connection and creative surprise. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Tuesday before the event at noon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
Partys, October 16, 2025, 10/16/2025, Unique Multisensory Art & Music Celebration
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Musical | Hit Show Musical Parody

Regular Price: $58.50
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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