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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 4, 2025?
23 free events take place on Thursday, September 4 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 September 4 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 September . 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 September 4, 2025?
23 free events take place on Thursday, September 4 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 September 4 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 September . 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!
23 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, September 4, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Pick-Up Pickleball
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function. First come first serve basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Film | Hello, Dolly! (1969): Classic Musical with Barbra Streisand
Matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers to find a partner for "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece, his niece's intended, and his two clerks to travel to New York City along the way. Director: Gene Kelly Cast: Barbra Streisand, Walter Matthau, Michael Crawford, Louis Armstrong Barbra Streisand is an American singer and actress with a career spanning over six decades. She has achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment, and is among the few performers awarded an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT).
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Minimalist Works on Paper Evoking Water and Weather
This contemplative exhibition features nearly two decades of Nicole Phungrasamee Fein’s delicate works on paper. Using materials like graphite, ink, and white gold, Fein distills the essence of water into minimalist compositions that evoke pools, fog, coastlines, and mirage-like forms.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Film | Kid Galahad (1937): Sports Drama with Bette Davis & Humphrey Bogart
Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts after the now-named Kid Galahad falls for his sister. Director: Michael Curtiz Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart Bette Davis was an American actress of film, television, and theater. She's considered one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history, often playing unsympathetic, sardonic characters and her performances in a range of film genres, although her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas. Over the course of her career, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress twice, was the first person to accrue ten Academy Award nominations (and one write-in) for acting, and was the first woman to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. In 1999, Davis was placed second on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Humphrey Bogart, nicknamed Bogie, was an American film and stage actor. His performances in classical Hollywood cinema films made him an American cultural icon. In 1999, the American Film Institute selected Bogart as the greatest male star of classic American cinema.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Expert Insights into Defensive Display: Shields Through History
Discover the artistry and craftsmanship behind historic shields in this focused gallery talk. Led by conservator and armorer Edward Hunter, the program offers fresh insights into these remarkable objects, revealing their roles in both battle and display. Note: Space is limited; first-come, first-served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Cardio Boxing Workout
Enjoy a full-body workout incorporating boxing techniques, cardio, and strength training and various coordination exercises. No gloves necessary. For Adults 18+
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
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
$5, tickets required
Film | A Special Day (1977): Italian Period Drama
Set in Rome on the historic day in 1938 when Benito Mussolini and the city first rolled out the red carpet for Adolf Hitler, the film takes place entirely in a working-class apartment building, where a friendship blossoms between a pair of people who haven't joined the festivities: a conservative housewife and a liberal radio broadcaster awaiting deportation. Director: Ettore Scola Cast: Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni In Italian with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | A Leaf’s Pilgrimage: A Surreal Tea Journey
In her first live performance commission, artist Dominique Fung transforms the life of a tea leaf into a poetic, absurdist tableau. Guided by two eccentric characters, the audience witnesses the leaf’s journey, from tender sprout to farewell packaging, while themes of tradition, gender, and the gaze unfold in visually rich, theatrical scenes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Ceramics, Paper, and Film on Loss and Ancestral Memory
This exhibition explores themes of loss, family history, and reconnection with ancestral land. Featuring ceramics, handmade paper, and a short film, the presentation reflects the evolution of a contemporary artist’s conceptual practice and deepening research into material and process. Inspired by Amiri Baraka’s poem The Whys and the Wise, Adebunmi Gbadebo’s work engages with memory and legacy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Dance Theater Workshop: A Legacy in the Downtown Dance Scene
A panel of artists and collaborators reflects on the influential role of Dance Theater Workshop in shaping the downtown dance landscape. Moderated by Jeff Kazin, the discussion features David White, David Parker, Annie B. Parson, Kathryn Posin, and Reggie Wilson, offering firsthand insights into the venue’s history and enduring impact.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Dance Performance | High-Wire Tightrope Performance with Live Music
In Soka Tira Osoa (“pulling the rope”), French acrobatic troupe Compagnie Basinga transforms the traditional tug-of-war into a stunning act of teamwork. With help from volunteers, the high wire is stabilized, symbolizing trust and shared effort.
The performance ends with internationally acclaimed tightrope artist Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga, one of the few women high-wire walkers in the world, performing a solo crossing high above the ground. Accompanied by live music, her graceful, precise walk celebrates the strength of collective creation and the hope it inspires.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Paintings and Installation on Seasonal Cycles and the Body
Inspired by the pictorial tradition of medieval calendars, Ji Hye Kim’s site-specific installation and paintings on silk and canvas explore the body’s psychic reconnection to nature as it moves from the Autumn Equinox through the Winter Solstice. Scenes of harvesting, sowing, and seasonal labor are reinterpreted as allegories of closure and transition. Against this backdrop, silhouetted, skeletal forms teeter on the edge of decomposition, their limbs dissolving into primordial marks within the artist’s richly rendered grayscale palette.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Movie in a Park | Spanish Classic Film with Live Music
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, enjoy an evening of cinema under the stars with a showing of the 1953 Spanish classic !Bienvenido, Mister Marshall! Preceded by a live Zarzuela performance from Pablo Zinger and Carla Speziale-Lopez, this event celebrates the richness of Hispanic cultural heritage. Music starts at 6:00 pm, and the movie follows at 7:00 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | The Forest is the Water: Drawings & Paintings
Nine mythic scenes shaped by histories of the African Diaspora, where figures, animals, and landscapes converge in sacred spaces of memory, renewal, and transformation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | The Psychological and Physical Geometry of the Corner
A solo exhibition of drawings, sculptures, and video by Anat Keinan that transforms an everyday intersection into spaces of movement, reflection, and dialogue.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $34
Member: $0
Regular: $34
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Screening | Shifting Paths (2024): A Family’s Story of Loss, Survival & a Forgotten Remedy
Shifting Paths traces one family’s journey through the 1933 Jewish boycott in Frankfurt and the loss of their pharmaceutical business. Centered on Kamillosan, a healing ointment still used today, the film reveals how a banned product quietly endured, and the legacy of a chemist who sought to heal others. Run time: 40 minutes Followed by a talkback with director Charles Abelmann
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | A Leaf’s Pilgrimage: A Surreal Tea Journey
In her first live performance commission, artist Dominique Fung transforms the life of a tea leaf into a poetic, absurdist tableau. Guided by two eccentric characters, the audience witnesses the leaf’s journey, from tender sprout to farewell packaging, while themes of tradition, gender, and the gaze unfold in visually rich, theatrical scenes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Live Community Storytelling StorySLAM
Experience a live, unscripted storytelling event where anyone can share a five-minute personal story on the night’s theme. This noncompetitive StorySLAM celebrates the power of stories to connect people, honor diverse experiences, and highlight voices that are often unheard. Both established and emerging storytellers will perform in an evening of authentic, live narrative.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Staged Reading | Memory, Loss, and Resilience: ASCO (Disgust)
Step into a poetic memory play by Cuban playwright Yunior García. ASCO (Disgust) traces Nara’s journey through grief and guilt as she confronts family conflict, machismo, and generational silence. Told in nonlinear waves, the story captures resilience in the face of loss. Translated and directed by Arnaldo Galbán, this staged reading offers a rare chance to encounter García’s work in English.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Play | Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Outdoors with Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, & Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Khris Davis, Sandra Oh, Junior Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage, Moses Sumney, John Ellison Conlee, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, b, Joe Tapper, Kapil Talwalkar, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
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
Free
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