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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 26, 2025?
40 free events take place on Friday, September 26 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 26 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 26, 2025?
40 free events take place on Friday, September 26 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 26 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!
40 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, September 26, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Workshop | Morning Yoga in the Fresh Air
Move, stretch, and start your morning with this open-level vinyasa class taught by Frances Burch. Please bring a yoga mat; organizers recommend a water bottle and towel.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi on the Plaza
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
Free
Free
Museums | Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum
Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum examines the significant influence of posters on society and culture, and how they are adapted for modern use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it offers a space for inquiry for anyone interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the goal of enhancing design literacy among the general public.
Works explore:
mass communication and persuasion
the intersection of art and commerce
control of the public domain
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Zumba Class for All-Levels
Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Free
Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum
The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. 2 pm: guided tour.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Food Fair
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! Discover a colorful mix of artisan goods, local vendors, and more!
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Festival | Food Festival with Local Vendors
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back. Enjoy a variety of eats and treats from local vendors.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Market With 35+ Local Food Vendors
Celebrate summer with these bold bites and vibrant flavors at this lively night market! Featuring over 35 rotating local food vendors, the market presents a delicious mix of cuisines and festive energy perfect for warm evenings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue
Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Piano in the Park: Brazilian & Latin Music with Thelonius Monk Award Winner
Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. Sue Maskaleris is an award-winning pianist, singer, composer, lyricist, arranger, and producer. She has lived in and around NYC for over 40 years, performing and touring the world as a bandleader and soloist. Sue performs a seemingly endless repertoire of unusual material and reconceived standards, but Brazilian jazz and Latin jazz are her wheelhouse. Sue’s CD of original Brazilian jazz, Bring Nothing But Your Heart, debuted at #3 nationally. Sue’s latest CD, Love Is the Key, was met to critical acclaim.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Treasure (2024): Historical Tragicomedy
An American music journalist accompanies her father, a charmingly stubborn Holocaust survivor, on a journey to his homeland. While she's eager to make sense of her family's past, her dad has an agenda of his own. Director: Julia von Heinz Cast: Lena Dunham, Stephen Fry, Zbigniew Zamachowski
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | World War Z (2013): Action Horror Film with Brad Pitt
Gerry Lane and his family are living a happy life until a mysterious foreign plague starts to threaten humanity. As a result, the former United Nations investigator must race against time to save humanity from a zombie pandemic that has triggered a global war between mankind and the undead. Director: Marc Forster Cast: Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Ian Bryce Brad Pitt is an American actor and film producer who has received various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two Golden Globes, and a Primetime Emmy. As a public figure, Pitt has been cited as one of the most powerful and influential people in the American entertainment industry.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Historical Architecture Tour
Guides lead a walking tours focusing on iconic buildings in the area, focusing on historical architecture.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends
Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Gandhi (1982): Epic Biographical Film about Mahatma Gandhi Starring Ben Kingsley
The story of the Indian lawyer who led his country to independence and became a symbol of peaceful non-resistance. Director: Richard Attenborough Cast: Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Trevor Howard, John Mills, Martin Sheen Sir Ben Kingsley is an English actor who has received various accolades throughout his career spanning five decades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Laurence Olivier Awards. Kingsley was appointed Knight Bachelor in 2002 for services to the British film industry. He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010, and received the Britannia Award in 2013.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Staged Reading | The Age of Mary, Original Play about Show Business
Mary, a beloved actress in her seventies, is playing a teenager in a big-budget motion-capture film. She’s having a hard time. She hasn't been a teenager in a while. Russell, her scene partner, is playing a monster. He’s having a hard time. He spends all day feeling like a monster. Sarah, the PA, is trying her best. But her walkie talkie is broken, and her heart can’t stop palpitating. And then there’s David, the director. Gosh, he’s handsome. A play about the parts of ourselves we banish, and the joy and pain of bringing them into the light. Written by Avery Deustch Directed by Anne Kauffman
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Hidden Networks of Medieval Art with Museum Experts
Uncover the environmental and economic systems that made medieval art possible. In this expert-led talk, curators and conservators reveal the surprising global networks that sustained the creation of objects centuries ago. Note: Space is limited; first-come, first-served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Artist Led Sewing Circle
Join artist Lina Puerta in a reflective and transformational sewing circle. It is encouraged to bring garments in need of repair or repurposing. Puerta will guide participants through mending and hand sewing techniques, allowing them to leave the workshop with repurposed or mended garments. Expect engaging discussions around memory, sustainability, and the process of making.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Friendship Bracelets: Community Pop-Up
Every Friday afternoon, a rotating group of local creators leads hands-on workshops in the park. This month, join artist Rhonda Weppler for You’ve Got a Friend in the Park, a community art-making experience centered on friendship bracelets. Participants will design and exchange bracelets paired with notes of encouragement for neighbors and friends.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | A Night of Live Music, Drinks & 5,000 Years of Art
Enjoy a stylish evening of art, live music, and engaging talks every Friday and Saturday night. From 5-9 PM, sip on drink specials, sample light fare, and take in the museum's vast collection spanning millennia. Grab a friend, a partner, or come solo--this after-hours experience offers something for everyone.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | American History and Artifact Collections
Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Poetry Reading | Award-Winning Poets Read from New Works + Reception/Signing
A reading by Anthony Joseph and Jive Poetic, hosted by Terrance Hayes, followed by a reception/signing with books for sale. Dr. Anthony Joseph F.R.S.L. is an award winning Trinidad-born poet, novelist, academic and musician. He is the author of five poetry collections and three novels. His books have been shortlisted for the Republic of Consciousness Prize, the Royal Society of Literature's Encore Award and the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Fiction. In 2019, he was awarded a Jerwood Compton Poetry Fellowship. He also won the T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry 2022 and the OCM BOCAS Prize for Caribbean Poetry. Jive Poetic is a writer, organizer, and educator ehose work has been showcased on PBS News Hour, BET, and season four of TVONE's Lexus Verses and Flow. In 2017, Jive was the first recipient of the John Morning Award for Art and Service.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Birdwatching | Evening Birding in the Park with NYC Audubon
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call New York home during migratory season with guided tours by NYC Audubon, led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. This park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum
This museum is an assemblage of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints inside a historic building. Registration opens 7 days in advance & does sell out.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum
Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Multi-Artist Photography Exhibition on the In-Betweens of Identity & Spaces
Not Yet, Yet Still is a digital photography exhibition that explores "a recurring theme of being in-between; neither quite here, nor quite there." It's about both identity and the passage of time. Featuring the work of 10 photographers, this exhibition is about how "the constant changes that come from evolution, migration, age, culture lost and found are with us one way or another and really one of the most consistent parts of being human."
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Play New Games like Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC)
Curious about a board game or looking to try something new? The Games Hosts will be teaching how to play a wide range of fun board games. Many come to play the social deduction game, Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC).
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Friday Evening at the Art Museum
This special, all-ages evening celebrates the art and the city. Explore in the galleries, get creative with drop-in drawing sessions, and see a film in the theaters. Museum stores and cafe will be open, too, so you can grab a bite, get drinks, or shop for unique design objects. Free for New York State residents but must be reserved in advance (up to two adults), and are subject to availability and proof of residency. Tickets are released one week in advance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Pilates in the Park
Club Pilates hosts a series of controlled movements that emphasize proper form and breathing techniques to strengthen and improve flexibility in the core, back, and lower body. For Adults 18+
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Black Box Diaries (2024): Japanese Documentary with Filmmaker Discussion
In 2017, Japanese journalist Shiori Itō publicly accused a prominent media executive (and associate of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe) of rape, and published a bestselling memoir detailing her case — Black Box, a book credited with sparking the #MeToo movement in Japan. Black Box Diaries is a survivor’s real-time investigation of her own sexual assault — and includes raw video diaries (shot on Itō’s iPhone), surreptitious audio recordings of police negligence, and vérité courtroom footage. Itō documents her courageous struggle to navigate Japan’s patriarchal judiciary and antiquated sex crimes laws (proven lack of consent was insufficient) and quest for justice. Director: Shiori Ito
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Pavel Lembersky Discusses His New Novel
Enjoy a book talk by author Pavel Lembersky for his new novel, Two Hundred Brand New Shiny Cadillacs. Moderated by Mark Lipovetsky. This story spans borders as readers follow Ukrainian-born Mark Neider on a series of adventures and misadventures in the United States and Russia in the early 1990s. From crime to constitutional crisis and film directors to romantic entanglements, this tale engages readers from beginning to end.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Movie in a Park | Watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) Outdoors
Grab a seat or bring your own blanket and watch a screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Synopsis: A charismatic high school slacker who lives in Chicago skips school with his best friend Cameron and his girlfriend Sloane for a day, regularly breaking the fourth wall to explain his techniques and inner thoughts. Director: John Hughes Cast: Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, Alan Ruck Doors open at 5pm with each movie starting at 6pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Twilight (2008): A supernatural romance of love and risk outdoors!
Synopsis: When teenager Bella Swan moves to a new town, she meets the enigmatic Edward Cullen--only to discover he's a vampire. Twilight is a supernatural romance that explores the pull between love, mortality, and eternal life. Rated PG-13. Director: Catherine Hardwicke Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke, Ashley Greene, Peter Facinelli Note: No rain dates; cancellations announced 24 hours prior. Bags may be subject to screening; personal items only (no backpacks, large bags, or large strollers). No animals except certified service animals. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Other | Celebration of Sustainable Transport
Participate in a citywide bike ride celebrating renewable energy and non-polluting transportation. The event brings together cyclists of all levels to promote sustainable mobility and a greener future in a fun, community-focused ride.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $40
Member: $0
Regular: $40
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Museums | Explore Fashion Exhibit with Featured Curator
Medal of Honor recipient Dr. Valerie Steele, dubbed "the Freud of Fashion" leads an exploration of her current exhibition Dress, Dreams, and Desire: Fashion and Psychoanalysis at The Museum at FIT. In her curation, Steele draws on key psychoanalytic concepts about the body, sexuality, and the unconscious to interpret almost one hundred items of dress by designers including John Galliano for Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Yohji Yamamoto, and more. This event occurs in person. RSVP does not guarantee entry. Our coat check is limited. Please do not bring any large bags or backpacks.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $20
Member: $0
Regular: $20
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Play | Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Classic Comedy Fantasy
Step into the midnight woods where love gets messy, the moon hangs low, and nothing’s quite what it seems. Hermia and Lysander run for their lives, chased by Demetrius—who’s chased by Helena, who’d give anything for his crooked heart. Deep in the same shadows, fairy royalty Oberon and Titania are tearing each other apart. Enter Puck, trickster, hustler, mischief-maker, shaking the dice cup of magic and letting it spill across the forest floor. Suddenly, lovers swap affections, dreams turn sideways, and a ragtag crew of “rude mechanicals” led by the hapless Nick Bottom stumble into the spotlight. It’s a carnival of chaos, a moon-drenched fever dream where love is complicated, laughter is deep, and the night itself is drunk on magic. Written by William Shakespeare. Adapted and directed by Michael F. Toomey. Cast: Niarra Bell, Zeynep Kaptan, Theo Kleiman, Lex Leone, Tom Marshall, Nate Metcalf, Auryn Rothwell, Johnny Yan, Guy Zahut.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Movie in a Park | Captain America: Brave New World (2025): A new hero rises to defend the world
Synopsis: Sam Wilson takes up the mantle of Captain America in this latest Marvel adventure. After a tense meeting with newly elected President Thaddeus Ross, he’s drawn into an international crisis. Racing against time to uncover a sinister global plot, Sam must prove himself as the world’s new shield against chaos. Rated PG-13. Director: Julius Onah Cast: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Tim Blake Nelson, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Liv Tyler Note: 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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
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Concert | Major Jazz Bassist Performs Songs from Latest EP (In Person AND Online!)
Multi-hyphenate west coast artist Aneesa Strings is a thought leader, singer-songwriter, influencer, music director, professor, and composer. Aneesa has scored and performed continuously across the fields of jazz, R&B, pop, and blues; her storytelling is enlivened through sounds, rhythm, and motion. She has recently toured at major jazz festivals such as Newport Jazz Festival and Montreal Jazz Festival. At this concert, Aneesa will play a set featuring songs from her latest EP, 2025's The Calm. There are three ways to access this vent: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon. Or, become a Member and get a Fast Track pass for priority entry all year long. 3. The event will also be streamed live for free on the linked web page.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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