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(Partial repost from + with the holiday season, it’s more true than ever…thank you in advance!)
Editor’s Note: Hi NYC, Again, thank you to all who found me after my appearance on #TheRehearsal with Nathan Fielder. Unfortunately it is with a heavy heart that the Cheap Chick in the City wanted to lyk that there will be no new cheap and free NYC events listed this week(end) and for the near future. The Cheap Chick in the City finds herself in dire financial straits, with her NYC housing at risk, so has made the difficult decision to take a break from the website for the foreseeable future, while she focuses on her job search and housing before she becomes a Cheap Chick leaving her beloved NYC for another state 😦
The Cheap Chick in the City appreciates any help you can offer; you can support her by donating funds via Venmo to @Patricia-Couture-3, tia!
P.S. If anyone knows of any job, esp involving editorial work, event planning, or working in a library, pls contact the Cheap Chick in the City, thank you!
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Hey all, the Cheap Chick in the City is also available for special personalized messages etc. tips, advice, and ideas/suggestions via the Cameo app + there is a Cyber Monday discount deal of 20 percent off!
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And keep following the Cheap Chick in the City via X (formerly known as Twitter) @cheapchicknyc, for SOME cheap and free things to do in New York City.
Editor’s Note: Hi NYC, Again, thank you to all who found me after my appearance on #TheRehearsal with Nathan Fielder. Unfortunately it is with a heavy heart that the Cheap Chick in the City wanted to lyk that there will be no new cheap and free NYC events listed this week(end) and for the near future. The Cheap Chick in the City finds herself in dire financial straits, with her NYC housing at risk, so has made the difficult decision to take a break from the website for the foreseeable future, while she focuses on her job search and housing before she becomes a Cheap Chick leaving her beloved NYC for another state 😦
The Cheap Chick in the City appreciates any help you can offer; you can support her by donating funds via Venmo to @Patricia-Couture-3, tia!
Here are a few cheap and free NYC weekend events that the Cheap Chick in the City wanted to share before she takes her hiatus/sabbatical:
“The Winter Lantern Festival is at the Queens County Farm Museum on thru Sunday January 7th, 2024.
“Hearth & Harvest Festival” Saturday, November 18, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at HISTORIC RICHMOND TOWN,
“Open Art Studios” in Tribeca Saturday, November 18, 2023, 12 to 6 p.m.
“Frost Fest” at Luna Park kicks off Saturday, November 18, 2023 and runs thru Sunday January 7th, 2024.
“Indo-American Arts Council 2023 Literary Festival,” Conrad New York Downtown, 102 North End Ave, on November 18th and 19th, “All Sessions are free to public, Please RSVP by Saturday November 18 2023.”
Finally the Cheap Chick has neglected “Native American Heritage Month,” lots of great events happening related to this monthly observance, so here is one for you: Saturday November 18 2023, 1 p.m. “‘Lenape Harvest and History,’ Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike to see the rock shelters in the ancient tulip forests of Inwood Hill Park to learn of rich culture, history, and traditions of the Lenape! Celebrate the indigenous residents of this land and learn more about their family and food traditions.” Seaman Avenue and Isham Street in Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan.”
Keep an eye open for film festivals and other pop-up holiday market this weekend NYC and Happy Thanksgiving NYC!
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P.S. The Cheap Chick in the City will continue to tweet via @cheapchicknyc, so be sure to check there for SOME cheap and free things to do in New York City.
P.P.S. If anyone knows of any job, esp involving editorial work, event planning, or working in a library, pls contact the Cheap Chick in the City, thank you!
P.P.P.S. The Cheap Chick in the City is also available for special personalized messages etc. tips, advice, and ideas/suggestions via the Cameo app.
Editor’s Note: Hi NYC, welcome back to my old friends and to all who found the Cheap Chick in the City via my appearance on #The Rehearsal with Nathan Fielder!
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Happy Veterans Day 2023 NYC! “What’s open and closed on Veterans Day 2023” in NYC. Remember the city’s libraries will be closed on Saturday, but (for those branch that are usually open) will be open on Sunday.
And now on to cheap and free thing to do in NYC this holiday weekend:
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Saturday November 11th, 2023 “Prospect Park Veterans Day Tour“ 10:30 a.m. Bartel-Pritchard Square, Prospect Park, BK “We are marking Veterans Day with a special tour of the park. More than 2,800 Brooklynites were killed in World War I, and Prospect Park quickly became one of the borough’s key points of remembrance and commemoration. We will explore some of the memorial sites and the people they represent, and discuss the ways in which the park was mobilized and transformed as a result of the war. Please note this tour begins in Bartel-Pritchard Square.” Cost: $25, get tkts here.
“Pumpkin Smash 2023” 10:30 a.m. Lou Lodati Park, 41-15 Skillman Ave, LIC, Queens “You smash them and the NYC Compost Project will turn them into compost for City parks and green spaces. Join us for refreshments, activities, and more!” Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Cameras and Coffee: Community Meet-Up (November 2023)” 11 a.m. International Center of Photography, 79 Essex Street, Manhattan “Connect with ICP’s community during our monthly Cameras and Coffee social meet-up for photographers, collectors, and camera enthusiasts! During the event, grab a La Colombe coffee and pastries, available in the ICP café.
Cameras and Coffee is held at ICP in our cafe the second Saturday of each month. This event is free to attend but RSVP is recommended so we are able to better prepare our space.
Special thanks to MPB for the generous public programs support.” Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Fall Foliage Hike” 11 a.m. Seaman Avenue and Isham Street in Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan “Join the Rangers on a fall tradition as we hike to through the Forever Wild preserve of Inwood Hill Park beneath a canopy of fall colors.” Cost: Free!
“Outdoor Skills: Survival 101” 11 a.m. Brookville Boulevard and Caney Road in Brookville Park, Queens “Our Urban Park Rangers are well versed in outdoor lore. Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life. Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, an outdoor skills program is the perfect fit for you. Learn the basic skills of outdoor survival including fire making, shelter building and water collection among other skills.” Cost: Free!
“Chelsea Market Chilifest – Chili For A Cause” 12 p.m. 15th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues, Manhattan “Get ready to indulge in a day of mouthwatering chili tastings, bluegrass tunes, and various family-friendly activities. Your ticket includes unlimited samples of unique chili creations from local New York chefs and the chance to participate in the competition. But it’s not just about the chili – it’s about making a difference!
100% of proceeds from ticket sales will support nonprofits chosen by our participating chefs, and we need your help to make it a smashing success. Use your voting tokens, received at entry, to vote for your favorite. The winner gets the largest donation to their selected charity.
Don’t miss this opportunity to spice up your fall and make a meaningful impact. Join us for a chili-filled day at Chelsea Market!
Chilifest is a public outdoor event open to all and will proceed rain or shine.
Limited tickets available on-site. Advance purchase is recommended.” Cost: $25-$35 + fees, get tktshere.
“Opening Reception of The Community Gardener Portrait Project by Zachary Schulman” 12:30 to 3 p.m. Walt L. Shamel Community Garden , 1095 Dean Street, Brooklyn “Join the gardeners at Walt L. Shamel Community Garden for the opening reception of the photography exhibit: The Community Gardener Portrait Project by Zachary Schulman. There will be refreshments and a live set by DJ Stylus.
The exhibition runs from November 11th to December 17th.” EXHIBIT HOURS: Saturday and Sunday: Noon to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment: z@zacharyschulman.com or 718.869.2012
The Community Gardener Portrait Project is made possible by public funds from the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the Statewide Community Regrants Program, as well as from a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the New York State Legislature, both administered by Brooklyn Arts Council.“ Cost: Free!
“Friends Trivia: ‘The One Where We Lost Our Friend” 1:30 p.m. The Chelsea Bell316 8th Avenue, Manhattan “‘”Hi, I’m Chandler, I make jokes when I’m uncomfortable.’ We are all deeply saddened and devastated by the loss of Matthew Perry. In his honor, we’ll be hosting a very special Friends Brunch’ Trivia: ‘The One Where We Lost Our Friend’…All questions to be centered around our favorite sarcastic friend, Chandler Bing.” Cost: $20 food/drink minimum. For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“ANNUAL VETERANS’ DAY CEREMONY” 2 p.m. Online or at Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street, Manhattan “Join us at the Intrepid Museum’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. The ceremony will pay tribute to our nation’s military service members with remarks and the laying of a commemorative wreath in the Hudson River. The event is open to all Museum visitors and will also be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.” Cost: Free!
“Watson Adventures’ Secrets of Central Park Scavenger Hunt” 2 p.m. Central Park (Meeting place revealed after RVSP.) “Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt in Central Park! See the best of the park below 72nd Street and discover places you might otherwise never find. You’ll uncover secret passages, mysterious symbols, hidden history, movie and TV locations and writing in the sky. Highlights include a bird sanctuary (find out why birds won’t go near it), the Carousel, the Dairy, Strawberry Fields (almost named for Bing Crosby!), the Sheep Meadow, the Mall, the Bethesda Fountain and the Lake. Advance purchase is required.” Cost: $24, For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Veterans Day Ceremony at Captain Dermody Triangle” 3:30 p.m. Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Avenue, Fort Totten, Bayside, Queens “Bayside Historical Society and the Bayside Hills Civic Association commemorate Veterans Day at the historic Captain Dermody Triangle in Bayside Hills. Alongside community leaders and honored guests, we will lay a wreath to honor the memory of Baysider Captain William C. Dermody and all those who bravely fought in the Civil War. Representatives from Co. K, 67th NY Infantry Volunteers Association will attend the ceremony in period-correct Civil War uniforms and include an honor guard carrying a reproduction of their Regimental Flag and drummer during a “present arms” salute.
Our ceremony will include a rededication of the newly renovated Captain Dermody Triangle, the site of one of NYC’s oldest war memorials. This is a free event. Please join us as we honor and thank our military veterans for their service to our country.” Cost: Free! Get tkts here.
“the wildly inappropriate poetry of arthur greenleaf holmes” 7 p.m. Caveat, 21 A Clinton St, Manhattan “Gordon Boudreau returns to the stage as the fictional Arthur Greenleaf Holmes, England’s preeminent sixteenth century libertine poet. Arthur fuses irresponsible humor with a deep love of language, poetry, and the humanities for an evening of convulsive laughter and surprising insight. Blending the profane with the elegant and the subversive with the illuminating, Arthur pollutes the evening with such pearl-clutching rhythmic upheavals as the euphonic “Ode to an Extremely Provocative Knothole,” the prepubescent lament “Mother, Will My Stones Drop?,” and his towering “I Built My Love a Menstrual Hut.” Forced to find its way out of a dark and dusty corner of the Smithsonian amidst a landscape of uninspired current pop events, news-feed minutiae, and a non-nutritional diet of cat videos, The Wildly Inappropriate Poetry of Arthur Greenleaf Holmes fuses melodic language with an utter disregard for decent society. For everyone–from college professors to the noble laborer, the NPR set to the barroom biker crowd–comes an evening to delight the true pervert of distinction.” Cost: $24.05, for more info and to get tkts, go here.
“SATURDAYS THIS FALL WITH VINYL NIGHTS” 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. ACE HOTEL BROOKLYN, 252 SCHERMERHORN STREET, BK “Disco’s not dead. It’s ah, ah, ah, ah, stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive!
Dance to the hits that shaped NYC club culture with Native New Yorkers, artists & music lovers. Disco, Funk & Soul, House, Boogie, Latin & 80’s & 90’s Hip Hop, All on Vinyl. A joyful celebration of “Everything New York” produced by Rebecca Lynn. NOVEMBER 11: DJ MISBEHAVIOUR.” Cot: Free!
“Casey Reas and Jan St. Werner: Compressed Cinema” 8:30 p.m. Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave, Manhattan “bitforms gallery is pleased to present a one-night screening of “Compressed Cinema” in a theater rental at Anthology Film Archives. Tickets are free but registration is required.
“Compressed Cinema” is the series title for the five audiovisual works created by Casey Reas and Jan St. Werner. All imagery was created by Casey Reas in the tradition of experimental films that use existing films as raw materials. The “Compressed Cinema” suite is an inversion of Ken Jacobs 1969 film “Tom, Tom, the Piper’s Son,” which expanded the short 1905 film of the same name from 8 to 115 minutes through meticulous rephotography, repetition, and editing. In contrast, each “Compressed Cinema” video distills a feature-length film into a work of less than ten minutes. The resultant video is a complete reimaging of a film through a process of transformation and editing. The collection of five videos created to date are the result of over three years of experimentation and developing new techniques for creating cinematic media with generative adversarial networks (GANs).
Each video is a true collaboration between Casey Reas and composer Jan St. Werner. Werners compositions augment the transmutation of imagery in and out of recognition by adapting computer-generated sounds with granular synthesis, a technique that transforms acoustic events into microscopic grains to be arranged and modulated freely. The final culmination of visuals and sound mimics a discernible lexicon of film while establishing a new, multi-sensory expression of cinema.
The event is a theater rental at Anthology Film Archives.” Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
The Veterans Day Parade is today “at 9:30 and run until approximately 12:30 p.m. on its traditional route, stepping off at 26th Street and Fifth Avenue and going north on Fifth Avenue. The end point is approximately 47th Street & Fifth Avenue.”
Saturday November 11th, 2023and Sunday November 12th, 2023
“Sip Shop Eat NYC Fall Pop-UP” 12 p.m. Hook Studio, 76 Verona St, Brooklyn “Sip a selection of hand-crafted signature drinks.
Shop a curated selection of emerging small busines pop-up shops.
Eat yummy food and treats from select vendors.
Snap a picture in one of many dreamy Holiday Inspired Photo-ops. Treat yourself to a manicure at the SSE Nailbar, or peek into your future with a Tarot card reading.” Cost: $9+ Saturday and .Sunday.
“The Renegade Craft Fair runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a $5 suggested entry fee, payable at the door.”
Sunday November 12th, 2023 “Fall Birding” 9:30 a.m. Perkins Visitors Center in Wave Hill, Bronx “Fall is peak migration time along the Hudson River and we have a front row seat! Join naturalists and bird guides Gabriel Willow and Paul Keim as you explore Wave Hill’s gardens, woodlands and the skies overhead to look for resident and migrating birds. A limited number of binoculars, monoculars and walking sticks are available to borrow at the Perkins Visitor Center. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels.” Cost: $15, for more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Eldridge Arts & Learning: Stained Glass” 10 a.m. The Museum at Eldridge Street, TK, Manhattan “At the Museum at Eldridge Street, the more than sixty stained glass windows serve many important roles. From capturing natural light to displaying a beautiful design, the colorful shapes and patterns bring the synagogue to life. Learn about the stained glass windows of our historic synagogue and craft a colorful creation of your own!
Please note: this is not a drop-off activity. Children must have an adult companion with them at all times. Tickets must be purchased in advance, as space is limited.“ Cost: $15, get tktshere.
“Walking Tour: Jewish Lower East Side” 10:30 a.m. 12 Eldridge Street, Manhattan “Stroll through the neighborhood’s 100-year-old history!
A century ago, the Lower East Side saw unparalleled growth as waves of immigrants settled, prayed, played, worked, shopped, and attended school in this neighborhood as they built their new lives in a new land. Today, there are signs of the past hidden within the modern streets. See how many of these historic places have been transformed, repurposed, or restored.” Cost: $25, For more info and to get tkt, go here.
“FREE WALKING TOUR: VETERANS DAY WEEKEND” 11 a.m. “Meet at 11 am at the tip of the Flatiron Building on 23rd Street just east of Fifth Avenue “ “This Veterans Day weekend, the Flatiron NoMad Partnership is hosting a free, special historic walking tour” Cost: Free! “No registration required.”
“Historic New York: Gravesend Cemetery” 11 a.m. Gravesend Cemetery, Brooklyn “The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through this landmarked cemetery that was established by Lady Deborah Moody in 1643 and is home to graves of early settlers and founding families of Brooklyn.” Cost: Free!
“Urban Wildlife: Predators“ 11 a.m. Playground in Bloomingdale Park, Ramona and Lenevar Avenues, Staten Island “Hundreds of animal species call New York City parks their home. Learn how predators such as hawks, coyotes, insects and others are able to capture their prey with specialized adaptation and where they stand in the food web. Sometimes the predator can also be prey!” Cost: Free!
“Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington” 12 p.m. Cafe Lawn in Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan “This year marks the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington, a key event during the Revolutionary War. Be transported back in time and celebrate your local history.
Come to watch a blacksmith demonstration, listen to live 18th-century music, make arts and crafts, and play games from the revolutionary period. Tour the battle scene with heroine Margaret Corbin.
Costumes encouraged! Pack a picnic lunch and join us.” Cost: Free!
“Harvest Dance Celebration” 12 p.m. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens “Celebrate American Indian Culture through music and dance! Among many Native American tribes, it is a tradition to celebrate and give thanks in autumn for the bountiful summer harvest. Autumn Dance Celebration showcases a variety of Native American dances outdoors at Queens Farm performed by representatives of eight Indian Nations. The dancers will perform in full regalia and each dance’s origins are explained. This event also features a Native American Craft & Food Market with authentic art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and more.
In autumn, the bountiful summer harvest is celebrated and thanks is given through song and dance, reflecting a reverence and appreciation for the wonderful things we find in nature.” Cost: $15, For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Mindful Meditation at Schomburg Arts Garden” 12 p.m. Schomburg Arts Garden, 1009 Rev James A Polite Ave, Bronx “Come and enjoy free mindful meditation led by New York City native and social worker, Mattia Colon at Schomburg Arts Garden (869 e 164th Street). In case of rain or bad weather, this event will be indoors at 883 East 165th Street Bronx.” Cost: Free!
“Unveiling: Poems and Paintings” 2 p.m. Jefferson Market Library, First Floor, 425 Sixth Ave., Manhattan “With readings from: Kimiko Hahn, Mary Bonina, Charles North, Justin Jamail Jiwon Choi, Sherman Alexie, Joan Larkin, Bill Zavatsky, Joanna Fuhrman, Gerald Fleming, Dick Lourie, Mark Pawlak, Tony Towle, Caroline Hagood, Steve Schrader, Chuck Wachtel, Abby Freedman and Elizabeth Hershon.
“UNVEILING” is a poet and painter collaboration in the New York School tradition. Twenty poems by acclaimed Brooklyn poet Robert Hershon alternating with sixteen paintings by his daughter Elizabeth Hershon, a painter, ceramicist, and poet. Bob Hershon was one of four co-founders of Hanging Loose in 1966; he remained active with the press until his death in 2021. A widely published poet himself and a native Brooklynite, he was part of New York City’s poetry scene for more than a half-century. The poems included in this volume include all of his last written work. Bob Hershon also maintained a close connection with the New York art world, counting many painters among his friends. Elizabeth Hershon, Bob’s daughter, is a teacher, and the art editor of Hanging Loose. She lives in the East Village, but grew up in Brooklyn. Bob approached her in 2020 with the idea of doing a book together: her paintings and his poems. The result is UNVEILING.” Cost: Free!
“Bluegrass Concert” 3 to 6 p.m. Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) in Forest Park, One Forest Parkway, Queens “World-class Bluegrass legends Michael Daves and Andy Statman perform a free matinee concert at the historic Oak Ridge! Sponsored by The Forest Park Trust, Inc.”
“Marine Park Alliance Presents: Mark Chiusano Reads Marine Park” 3 p.m. Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park, 3000 Fillmore Ave, Brooklyn “Journalist Mark Chiusano reads from his book and answers questions about growing up around Marine Park in the 1990’s.” Cost: Free!
“Diwali Party” 7:30 p.m. 149 7th Street (Between 2nd and 3rd Ave), BK “oin comedians Maya Deshmukh and Arti Gollapudi at The Bell House for their yearly celebration of Diwali. The show features performances featuring an all-South Asian lineup of comedians followed by a dance party with music from DJ Rekha. Performers include Usama Siddiquee, Sureni Weerasekera, Nikita Redkar and Amamah Sardar.” Cost: $20+, For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“raaaatscraps: the best improv show in the world” 7:30 p.m. Caveat, 21 A Clinton St, Manhattan “RaaaatScraps is the World’s Best Improv Show from the people who produced Asssscat. Join a surprise guest monologist and NYC’s best improvisers, many from The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, who have been seen on Broad City, High Maintenance, Succession, Severance, Somebody Somewhere, Difficult People, Search Party, Mrs. Maisel, The Chris Gethard Show, Kimmy Schmidt, MCU, 30 Rock & More.” Cost: $18+, get tkts here.
“Eric Wubbels ‘if and only if’ Piano Trio Album Release Concert” 8 p.m. Tenri Cultural Institute, 43A W 13th St, Manhattan “New York City-based new music collective Wet Ink Ensemble celebrates the release of Eric Wubbels’s new album if and and only if on Carrier Records with the NYC premiere performance of the complete concert-length work on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at the Tenri Cultural Institute.” Cost: $20, get tkts here.
The free “New York Jewish Book Festival” kicks off today at 11 a.m.@ the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust and run thru Sunday November 19th, 2023.
“The Queens Veterans Day Parade” is today at noon. “After stepping off at 80th Street and Metropolitan Avenue, marchers go along Metro to Christ the King Regional High School for a ceremony honoring veterans.”
This Weekend and Beyond…
Where to celebrate Diwali, the South Asian Festival of Lights, in NYC.
Last chance to Canstruction this w/e (thru Monday November 13th, 2023). *Cheap Chick Recommends*
See “EMMA THOMPSON IN ‘SWEENEY TODD: THE MUSICAL’ PART 2” here.
Have you been to Paly Center for their Thanksgiving and other screenings yet???
“This empowering new art show in NYC features nearly 100 women artists…in a powerful and diverse show called “Making Their Mark: Art by Women in the Shah Garg Collection” in Chelsea (548 West 22nd Street). It’s free to visit through January 27, 2024; hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.” (TONY)
“Starting [Thursday] November 16th, the New York Transit Museum’s Holiday Train Show is back for the first time since 2019, featuring a miniature electric railroad exhibit that takes you on a holiday journey through New York landmarks, all the way to the North Pole. Enjoy model trains departing from a miniature Grand Central Terminal replica, and marvel at Lionel trains, including Metro-North, Polar Express, and vintage subway sets.
(As inflation continues on everything :p CCITC) “Please Note: Tickets cost $5 per person and must be purchased in advance. Babies under 2, Transit Museum members, and MTA employees are free and must reserve their free tickets in advance. Tickets will not be available for purchase on-site. Tickets become available three weeks in advance of a given date, on a rolling basis. Get “tkts” (never needed before…) here.
NYC Thanksgiving 2023 “Thanksgiving, Japan Style” (Free Online Workshop), thru Thursday, Nov 30th, 2023. “Give your Thanksgiving Feast a Japanese spin this year with shiokoji butter brined turkey, blistered green beans and shishito peppers, and Japanese sweet potatoes. At this online workshop, Maiko Kyogoku, owner of New York-based Japanese restaurant Bessou, will teach a variety of festive recipes that bridge cultural traditions, using ingredients perfect for the season. This year, dazzle guests at your holiday feast with a menu bursting with the flavors of Japan. *This workshop was recorded on November 2, 2021. Please note that some information may have changed since the time of recording*” Get tkts here.
ICYMI NYC??? Fifth Avenue from 48th Street up to 59th Street will go car-free on three Sunday afternoons in December to make extra room for tourists and holiday shoppers.
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Editor’s Note: Hi NYC, welcome back to my old friends and to all who found the Cheap Chick in the City via my appearance on #TheRehearsal with Nathan Fielder!
Again sorry about no new NYC events today, but the Cheap Chick has been dealing with some pretty serous personal and financial issues recently, so if there was ever a time to to support the Cheap Chick in the City website, buy me a cup of coffee, or a glass of orange juice no pulp 😉 wish me a happy birthday, this would be the time, + you can Venmo me via @Patricia-Couture-3, every little bit helps, thanks!
Remember theNYC marathon is Sunday and Happy Diwali NYC 🙂
Editor’s Note: Hi NYC, welcome back to my old friends and to all who found the Cheap Chick in the City via my appearance on #The Rehearsal with Nathan Fielder!
Be sure to follow the Cheap Chick in the City on Twitter via @cheapchicknyc for everything cheap and free NYC, inc Twitter-only NYC events and info.
If you want to support the Cheap Chick in the City website, buy me a cup of coffee, or a glass of orange juice no pulp 😉 you can Venmo me via @Patricia-Couture-3, every little bit helps, thanks!
Happy Halloween NYC, enjoy the warm temps on Saturday, but beware the rain on Sunday 😦
Saturday October 28th, 2023 “Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Birding Club” (This event repeats on the last Saturday of every month between 5/27/2023 and 11/25/2023.) 7 a.m. 116th Street and Riverside Drive in Riverside Park, Manhattan “Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park, led by Riverside Park Conservancy Field Staff. Learn and build a birding community! Open to birders of all ages and experience.” Cost: Free!
“Mushroom ID Hike” 10 a.m. Seaman Avenue and Isham Street in Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan “This Urban Park Ranger led hike will take you through the forest to learn how to identify fungi. Participants will learn about the crucial role that mushrooms play in an ecosystem and how natural decomposition takes place.” Cost: Free!
“Juniper Valley Park Fall Festival” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Multipurpose Play Area (Hard Top) in Juniper Valley Park, Queens “Join NYC Parks and Council Member Robert Holden for a day of fun Halloween activities including inflatables, crafts, games, music, pumpkin picking and more. All participants are encouraged to wear your Halloween Costumes!” Cost: Free!
“Once Upon a Copper Plate: Intaglio Prints” 11 a.m. Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Prints and Photographs Study Room, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Manhattan “This event will take place in person at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.
Do you want to know the difference between an etching and an engraving? A mezzotint and an aquatint? Join Print Department staff for an introduction to intaglio, the art of printmaking using metal plates. Using selections from the NYPL’s Print Collection, you will learn about several intaglio methods: their history, the tools utilized to make these prints, and how to identify these techniques. Participants will also learn more about the contents of NYPL’s extensive Print Collection, and how to make an appointment in the department’s reading room for research or viewing objects.
This class is the second in a series exploring the Print Collection at the NYPL; attendance in previous sessions not required for registration.” Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“We Fight Back Free Boxing Classes and Mimosas” 11 a.m. Industry City Gym, 219 36th Street, Brooklyn “In honor of Domestic Violence awareness month, I am hosting a boxing and mimosa class, and the best part is, it’s absolutely free! I would be thrilled if you could join us for this empowering session. Don’t worry about the equipment, as I will provide the gloves for everyone. All you need to do is show up with a positive attitude and be ready to participate.” Cost: Free! Get tkts here.
“Fall Festival/Queens Fiber Arts Festival” 12 to 5 p.m. King Manor Museum in Rufus King Park, 150-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, Queens “Join us for corn husk doll-making, pumpkin-picking, candy, goodies, and of course, the Queens Fiber Arts Festival!
We will be joined by Neir’s Tavern, historic brewers (21+), Tools & Tiaras, and several vendors from QFA Fest. We will also be making Victorian mourning buttons and corn husk dolls, and providing FREE books!” Cost: Free! Get advance tkst here. (does not seem necessary…)
“Hālawāi Film Festival” 12 to 6 p.m. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza (entrance at 111 Amsterdam between 64th and 65th), Manhattan “The Hālāwai Film Festival endeavors to celebrate, showcase and cultivate talent and cultural resources of the Pacific Islands in the New York metropolitan area.
Experience performances and films centered around the cultural dances of the Pacific Islands. Join the journey to becoming the best of the best in hula, and take an unvarnished look at the impacts of the commercialization of hula and Hawaiian culture.” Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Halloween Harvest Festival” 12 to 5 p.m. Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens “It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no its a… pumpkin! Our high flying Halloween Harvest Festival is back with the 3rd annual “Flight of the Gourds” pumpkin carving contest and compost catapult as well as New York’s 2nd largest dog costume contest presented by Chateau le Woof!
Celebrate the autumn season with workshops, performance, food vendors, and our epic launch of the pumpkins! And don’t miss the cutest and spookiest dog costume contest around, hosted by Chateau Le Woof and Friends with Four Paws. It’s a Halloween like no other that can only be experienced at Socrates Sculpture Park!” Cost: Free!
“Howl-o-ween Pup Parade & Costume Contest” 12 p.m. Canine Court, West 252nd Street, The Bronx “Bring your pup-kin to our Dog Parade & Costume Contest! Proceeds go towards volunteer efforts in the three dog runs of Van Barklandt Pawk!” Cost: $23.18+ (inc fees) For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Salsa Dance with Rasheem” 12 p.m. Poe Park, Bronx (This event repeats on the 4th Saturday of every month between 7/22/2023 and 11/25/2023.) “Salsa is a fun workout and a great way to meet new people and socialize. It can also be an effective stress reliever and boost your confidence.” Cost: Free!
“Geology: Queens Rocks!” 1 p.m. Forest Park Visitor Center in Forest Park, Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, Queens “New York City is the site of ancient earth-shaking and earth-shaping events. The bedrock that anchors the city’s buildings and skyscrapers tells a story of a place going back more than a billion years. Explore the intricate rock formations, hilly terrain and kettle ponds that you may come across in the Queens.” Cost: Free!
“Honoring Our African Ancestors at Van Cortlandt Park” 1 to 3 p.m. Enslaved Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx “Master Batá Drummer Anthony Carrillo, Awo Juan Usera, and Awo Xavier Rivera will play the sacred Batá drums and dedicate an Oro for Égun ceremony to the ancestors who are buried in the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park. Egún is the Yoruba word for ancestors and it refers to the collective spirit of all ancestors, emphasizing the interconnectedness between the ancestors and their living descendants.
Following the Égun ceremony, we will continue to honor and celebrate the ancestors with a Bombazo led by Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe with interactive drumming and dancing. Featured music in the Bombazo is Bomba, the most representative music and dance form of all African-derived cultural expressions in Puerto Rican folklore and one of the oldest Black cultural practices with connections to other Caribbean nations. Bomba also connects Puerto Ricans and people of Puerto Rican heritage to our ancestors and it is played to celebrate our departed.
This event is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.” Cost: Free! RSVP Suggested. Get tkts here.
“The Impact of Cannabis in Food, Fitness, and Sex” 1 to 5 p.m. Manila Joe’s61-08 Myrtle Ave, Queens “Join us on Sunday, October 29 from 1-5pm at Manila Joe’s – 61-08 Myrtle Ave, Queens, NY 11385 for our 7th Annual Cannabis is Medicine Fundraiser. This year we present The Impact of Cannabis in Food, Fitness, and Sex. We are bringing together experts from different fields within Cannabis, Health, and Wellness for an insightful discussion and interactive activities. This event will enlighten our community about the benefits of Cannabis in relation to aspects of our lives such as physical health, nutrition, sexual health, and overall well-being.” Cost: “Tickets are FREE, but RSVP is required to attend. If you’re interested in attending, RSVP at cannaware.org/impact.”
“Instant Shakespeare: Tymon of Athens” 1 p.m. Yorkville Library, Meeting Room, 222 East 79th Street, Manhattan “The Instant Shakespeare Company presents free readings of ALL of Shakespeare’s plays annually. Join us for their dramatic reading of Tymon of Athens. All ages are welcome.” Cost: Free!
“Nature’s Workshop: Food Waste Natural Dyes Workshop” 1 p.m. Lawn Area in Herbert Von King Park, Greene Avenue and Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn “Reusing food waste to create natural dyes has been practiced for many years. Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn how to extract vibrant colors from food scraps and compost your waste.” Cost: Free!
“Next Time We Love + Book Signing” 1 p.m. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, Queens “Marsha Gordon will sign copies of her book Becoming the Ex-Wife: The Unconventional Life & Forgotten Writings of Ursula Parrott, published by University of California Press, in the Museum gift shop.
Dir. Edward H. Griffith. 1936, 87 mins. 35mm print courtesy Universal Repertory. With James Stewart, Margaret Sullavan, Ray Milland, Grant Mitchell. In his first starring role, Stewart plays a New York reporter who’s separated from his wife (Sullavan) when he’s posted to Rome and she refuses to give up her acting career. With both focused on their work, they become estranged, opening the door for a handsome new pursuer (Milland) to propose that she get a divorce and marry him instead. Based on Ursula Parrott’s 1935 novel Next Time We Live, the film arrived a year after another popular Parrott adaptation, The Divorcee.
“Parrott was a prolific author, Hollywood screenwriter, and consistent headline-grabber during her colorful, unconventional life. The press covered her new books, Hollywood deals, marriages and divorces, and numerous run-ins with the law. She had four optimistic walks down the aisle (and back); piloted for the Civilian Air Corps during World War II; co-founded a weekly rural Connecticut newspaper with a group including American Newspaper Guild founder Heywood Broun and her literary agent George Bye; and traveled the world, including an extended story-collecting trip to Russia in the 1930s. She spent most of her adult years living in New York City, where she set many of her stories.”—Marsha Gordon, author of Becoming the Ex-Wife: The Unconventional Life & Forgotten Writings of Ursula Parrott.” Cost: $15, get tkts here.
“Reel to Read Movies: The Invisible Man (2020)” 2 p.m. Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 455 Fifth Avnu, Manhattan “A domestic abuse survivor grows convinced that her wealthy scientist ex-boyfriend has discovered a way to make himself invisible and is stalking her after faking his own death. Directed by Leigh Whannell.
2020 | R | 124 minutes.” Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Culture Pass Creative Program: Mixed Media Art Making for Beginners at Tompkins Square Branch” 2:30 p.m. Tompkins Square Library, Basement, 331 East 10th Street, Manhattan “Many artists in the 21st century are inherently multidisciplinary. For instance, while Ruth Asawa is largely known for her wire sculptures, she fundamentally embraces the practice of drawing as well! This workshop is for makers who don’t like to subscribe to one medium. By utilizing drawing techniques with pastel, in combination with a classically approachable medium like watercolor, aspiring artists can experiment with layers and the complimentary ways that drawing and painting go hand in hand.
This program is first come first served due to limited supplies.
This event is intended for adult audiences.” Cost: Free!
“Halloween Bar Crawl – New York City – 6th Annual” 4 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, 1501 Broadway, Manhattan “The 6th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl! – Lets Get Spooky!” Cost: $21.80, for mor info and to get tkts, go here.
“The Haunted Islands of Orchard Beach” 5 p.m. Orchard Beach Nature Center in Pelham Bay Park, Bronx “The islands that surround Orchard Beach are shrouded in myth and legend. Join the Urban Park Rangers to find out what’s true and what’s myth when it comes to these historic places.” Cost: Free!
“Watson Adventures’ Ghosts of Greenwich Village Scavenger Hunt” 5:30 p.m. Washington Square Park, Manhattan “Join Watson Adventures on a haunted scavenger hunt for adults!
Armed with a flashlight, you’ll visit ghost-plagued buildings and secret cemeteries while learning the stories of the restless souls you might disturb. Starring the spirits of Mark Twain, Aaron Burr, Edgar Allen Poe, Washington Irving, Thomas Paine, artist John LaFarge, The Shadow, Clement Clarke Moore, Mayor Jimmy Walker, Lee Chumley, Patrolman Schwartz, a few skeletons and various other apparitions, sudden chills, rustlings and knockings. Advance purchase is required.” Cost: $24, get tkts here.
“‘#UglyCry'” (Additional dates/times too.) 8 p.m. Chain Theatre, 312 West 36th St, Floor 3 & 4, Manhattan “A seventy-five min interactive performance where the audience use their phones to try to bring now deceased, Eric Anthamatten, back to life. A show about loss in the age of Instagram, Facebook & Tiktok, and the little legacies we leave behind.” Cost: $20, get tkts here.
“Nightmare on Ann Street Vol. 2” 8 p.m. 26 Ann Street, Manhattan “Recreation at The Moxy Downtown invites locals and party-goers to celebrate the Halloween season at Vol. 2 of Nightmare on Ann Street! The annual 80s horror flick costume bash will feature 80s horror films throughout the night, a live DJ, custom photo booth, retro candy, signature cocktails and more. General admission is free, with tiers of VIP packages ranging from $23.31-$66.24 available for guests to enjoy hosted open bar service in addition to large party packages. Tickets are available and can be purchased here.” Cost: Free +, for more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Halloween Party “ 10 p.m. Ainslie Bowery, 199 Bowery, Manhattan “Celebrate Halloween at Ainslie Bowery. This brand new 20,000 square ft. Lower East Side hotspot is the perfect place to party for Halloween.
General Admission: 1 Hour Titos Vodka Open Bar 10pm-11pm Passed Cocktail Party Food 10pm-11:30pm Live DJ.” Cost: $25, get tkts here.
“1989 (Taylor’s Version) DJ Party” 11 p.m. Gramercy Theatre, 127 E 23rd St, Manhattan “Join us at “Taylor Swift Night (1989 Edition)” hosted by “If You Know It Sing It”! Calling all Swifties to dance the night away to Taylor Swift’s chart-topping hits, including tracks from her latest album “1989 (Taylor’s version).” Enjoy themed cocktails, sing your heart out, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience celebrating the one and only Taylor Swift. Don’t miss this epic DJ night! Visit us at ifyouknowitsingit.com for upcoming events and more.” Cost: GA: $27, get tkts here.
You can attend the “25th Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest,” for free at the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn today at 12 p.m.
Saturday Oct 28th, 2023 and Sunday October 29th, 2023 “Queens Theatre presents: One-Man Star Wars Trilogy” Saturday, October 28 at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28 at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 29 at 4:00 p.m. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave S, Corona, Queens “Written and Performed by Charles Ross Directed by TJ Dawe “Canadian actor and uber geek, Charles Ross, brings his solo madcap creation One-Man Star Wars Trilogy to the stage in this mind-bending whirlwind of a show. Ross retells the classic bad hair trilogy in 60 minutes- no costumes, no props, no sets- all the characters, the music, the ships, and the battles.
If your kid’s name is Chewbacca, this show is a no-brainer. If not, get your nerd on and experience the global sensation loved by audiences from London’s West End, Off-Broadway, Dubai, the Sydney Opera House, Lucasfilm, and Charlie’s mom. The Force is strong with this one.
One-Man Star Wars Trilogy performed with permission of Lucasfilm Ltd. All ‘Star Wars’ elements property of Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Runtime: approximately 60 minutes, no intermission. Recommended ages: 6 years to Yoda” Cost: $27, get tkts here.
Sunday October 29th, 2023 “Marathon Reading of the Entire Autobiography of Malcolm X, as Told to Alex Haley” 6 a.m. to midnight Grand Tier of the Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan “The reading is free and open to the public, and all members of the community are invited to hear the words of the iconic civil rights leader delivered live by an array of performers, writers, artists, scholars, students, and others. Thulani Davis, the opera’s librettist, has organized the event in collaboration with the acclaimed Elevator Repair Service theater company, which specializes in durational readings. Geoffrey Jackson Scott joins the creative team to bring this monumental project to life.
This epic 18-hour reading, the first time ever that the complete book has been presented publicly in this way, promises to be a landmark event for the Met and for New York City.” Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Discovery Hike: Animal and Insect Mythbusters” 11 a.m. Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 RIchmond Terrace, Staten Island “Many animals get a bad reputation around this time of year. Learn more about bats, snakes, spiders and other creatures that are often considered creepy. Turns out they are not so bad after all.” Cost: Free!
“Flatiron NoMad Partnership Hosts Free “Tour of the Dead” Walking Tour” 11 a.m. Flatiron Building, 175 5th Ave, Manhattan “join the Flatiron NoMad Partnership and Fred Cookinham, a professional tour guide and history buff, on a free, spooky walking tour through the historic Flatiron District. The “Tour of the Dead” leads visitors to scary and haunted sites. The tour will also feature stories about the filming of the hit movies Godzilla and Spider-Man in the neighborhood and the Harry Potter New York flagship store, which opened across the street from the Flatiron Building in 2021. Visitors will discover New York’s Eden Musée, once the home of the wax display “Chamber of Horror,” and the city’s most popular Halloween destination, Abracadabra. Participants will also explore some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the Flatiron Building, New York Life Insurance Building, MetLife Clock Tower, and Appellate Courthouse. The tour takes place–rain or shine–starting at 11:00 a.m. and begins at the tip of the Flatiron Building, on 23rd Street just east of 5th Avenue. No advance registration is required.” Cost: Free!
“Son Pecadores: Music Performance/Actuación de Son Pecadores: Día de los Muertos” 11 a.m. Wave Hill House in Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Bronx “In celebration of Día de los Muertos, Wave Hill welcomes the vibrant Son Pecadores. The NYC based collective of jaraneros is dedicated to learning and promoting son jarocho music throughout the East Coast. Comprised of members with different cultural backgrounds, Son Pecadores will share their passion for the centuries-old traditions from Veracruz with two performances in Armor Hall.” Cost: Free!
“Tove Bamberger’s Danish Rescue” 11 a.m. Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 36 Battery Pl, Manhattan/Online “Tove Bamberger (née Schonbaum) was born in Copenhagen in 1934 and raised as a secular Jew. When the Germans invaded Denmark in April 1940, life in the country continued largely unchanged until September 1943, when Hitler issued a deportation order for all Danish Jews. Tove’s family, along with 95% of Danish Jews, fled to Sweden on a fishing boat. Tove attended a Danish school set up for the refugees in Sweden, and when the war ended her family returned to their home in Copenhagen. There, she married Niels Bamberger, who had experienced the same rescue and return. In 1955, after Tove’s high school graduation, Tove and Niels immigrated, settling in Washington Heights, New York, where they raised two daughters.
Tove will discuss her story of escape and return, her life in Sweden, and what her life was like after World War II in this Danish Rescue Stories Survive program.
This program is a part of the Museum’s series of programming around our upcoming exhibition Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark, the Museum’s first exhibition for visitors 9 and up about the incredible story of the Danish Rescue.
“Giant Paper Flowers Station/Flores Gigantes” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wave Hill House in Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Bronx “Get crafty and creative at the Giant Paper Flower Station! Using simple materials and a few steps, make giant paper flowers inspired by marigolds and other colorful flowers that enliven traditional Day of the Dead celebrations. Day of the Dead event.” Cost: Free!
“Agua de Jamaica/Hibiscus Iced Tea tasting” 12 p.m. Wave Hill House in Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Bronx “Sample tart and tangy hibiscus iced tea, a traditional Mexican beverage made from the flowers of roselle hibiscus. Day of the Dead event.” Cost: Free!
“Fall Foliage Hike” 1 p.m. Van Cortlandt Nature Center in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx “Discover the nature and beauty of Van Cortlandt Park on a colorful autumn hike with the Urban Park Rangers. We will take in the scenic views of autumn while learning how to identify some of the foliage.” Cost: Free!
“Home Movie Day!” 2 p.m. Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Ave., Manhattan Bring your old home movie on VHS, 16mm, 5mm, MiniDV, and have them inpectd and vied! Cost: Free!
“The Exorcist III“ 3:45 p.m. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, Queens “Dr. William Peter Blatty. 1990, 110 mins. 35mm. With George C. Scott, Ed Flanders, Jason Miller, Scott Wilson, Brad Dourif. Blatty, author of the original novel and screenplay, steps into the director’s chair to craft the definitive sequel to The Exorcist. Set 15 years later, The Exorcist III follows Lieutenant William F. Kinderman (Scott) and his investigation of a string of bizarre murders around Georgetown that seem to link back to a long-dead serial killer. All roads lead him to a previously catatonic hospital patient who is now awake, claims to be the killer, and bears an uncanny resemblance to Father Karras, who was last seen sacrificing his life to send Pazuzu back to Hell.” Cost: $15, Get tkts here.
“Creepy Classics at QED—A Live Reading of Haunting Tales” 5 p.m. Q.E.D., 27-16 23rd Ave., btw. 27th & 28th Sts., Astoria, Queens “Creepy classics will be read aloud by professional actors and voiceover artists.
Prizes for best costumes! Children 10+ welcome but at your own judgment / risk!
Cast & Stories Eric Kirchberger Christian Finnegan Maribeth Mooney Levi Penley James Sueling & More!” Cost: $10, Get tkts, go here.
“World Dance Festival: Dancing Across Cultural Borders 2023” 5 p.m. Manhattan Movement Arts Center, 248 West 60th Street, Manhattan ($) or Online “This event will not only be an entertaining and festive celebration of authentic world-class dance and music, but will feature a Q&A as well as audience participation, providing a chance to learn directly from the artists about the common threads these cultures share and what makes them unique. There will be a meet and greet with the artists following the programs.
The event venue is wheelchair accessible, and live ASL interpretation will be provided for the spoken portions of the program. The event will also be livestreamed.” Cost: $10 for livestream, Get tkts, here.
“Autumn Night Hike” 6 p.m. Margaret Corbin Circle in Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan “What can you spot in New York City parks at night? Find out as the Urban Park Rangers lead a hike through Fort Tryon Park under the cover of darkness. ith NYU AMIA.” Cost: Free!
This week and beyond…
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Saturday October 21st, 2023 “Virtual Rise and Shine Yoga” 9 a.m. Online “Start your day with a guided meditation and gentle yoga flow. We will sync mindful movement with our breathing through a variety of poses (asanas) that will certainly awaken your mind, body and senses. All levels welcomed. Modifications will be offered.
The Zoom link will be sent out shortly before the class starts to registered participants.” Cot: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
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“Book Swap” 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Epiphany Library, 228 East 23rd Street, Manhattan “Bring one or more books to swap with other book lovers. Price of admission is one book to swap. Please bring clean books, no ripped pages, and in good condition! Limit to one bag or box of books to trade at a time. All genres and ages accepted. This event will be in person and take place in the YA area.” Cot: Free!
“The Air We Share Dance Festival” 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. JBOLC Community Garden and Farmer’s Market100 W Mosholu Pkwy S, The Bronx “This year, the festival is teaming up with Bronx area innovators to support clean air initiatives in our borough and beyond. Stop by to show off your best steps and learn new ones. A full day of FREE Classes and Performances!!” Cot: Free!
“Fall Festival” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, 4881 Broadway at 204th Street, Manhattan “Get ready to fall into fun at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum’s annual fall festival! Join us for a celebration of all things autumn, with fun activities…We will celebrate the season with balloon animals, games, crafts, musical performances, a cider press demonstration, [Fall Sugar Scrub Making], and so much more. Take a stroll through the museum’s picturesque grounds and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn while enjoying free admission to the museum and access to our historic military hut. Bring the whole family and enjoy the crisp autumn air while engaging in a variety of activities and treats that are sure to leave you with lasting memories.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the arrival of fall with the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum community. We can’t wait to see you there!” Cot: Free!
“FIELD GUIDE: HARVEST FIRE FEAST” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, Queens “Let us celebrate the start of fall and summer full of abundance. Allow deep gratitude to flow for each plant who grew under the attentive sun’s rays. Join us around the fire to cook an experimental meal and have a fire feast.” Cot: Free! Pre-Registration Required.
“Hallowscream Fright Walk and Fall Festival” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lawn in J. Hood Wright Park, Manhattan “Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park with an interactive haunted house, games, inflatables, and more! Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town!
Know before you go: You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others’, please exercise caution during the fright walk. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult.
The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially physically and emotionally demanding environment. Enter at your own risk.” Cot: Free!
“Harvest Festival” 11 a.m. Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6, BK “The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy celebrates the changing of the seasons on October 21 at their annual Harvest Festival. Don’t miss their kick-off procession, arts and crafts opportunities, storytelling, lawn games and more — including their signature pumpkin patch. See their website for a schedule of events.” Cot: Free!
“Origami Meetup Group” 11:30 a.m. 53rd Street Library, Community Room, 18 West 53rd Street, Manhattan “OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group 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. We meet at least once a month as a large group to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips; also to organize special folding retreats and paper shopping tours in the city. Our regular schedule will be every third Saturday of the month at the 53rd St. branch of The New York Public Library. Please note: All participants must register online. Please arrive on time as doors will close by 11:45 a.m..” Cot: Free! Get tkts here.
“Pumpkin Spice Vendors Delight Fall Market“ 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Industry City, 220 36 Street, Courtyard 1/2, BK “Fall” in love with pumpkin at this event with “all kinds of vendors with a unique selection of handcrafted jewelry, accessories bags and more.” Cot: Free! “Harvest Festival at Maple Street Community Garden” 12 to 6 p.m. Maple Street Community Garden, 237 Maple St, Brooklyn “Maple Street Community Garden will be holding a Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 21st, from noon to 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! There will be live music, festive foods, local artisans’ displays, pumpkin painting and other crafts, garden tours, compost workshops, and a raffle.” Cot: Free!
“Community Event at Genesis Community Garden” 12:30 to 5 p.m. Genesis Community Garden, 1183 Franklin Avenue, Bronx “Genesis Community Garden will be hosting a community event from 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. This event will comprise of:
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Meet and Greet, Garden Tour
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Zumba
2:10 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.: Demonstration of making Jamaican Jerk Sauce with Ainsley
3:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.: Introduction to the overall health herb and its benefits to the body “semi-contra, Tea of life ‘aka’ El zapote” tea infusion will be available. * Attendees will get to take home their own bundle.
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Saxophonist Keith Marrertt to close out.
On premises will be the amazing Amin Shabazz ‘licensed massage therapist’ throughout event.” Cot: Free!
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“The 33rd Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade” 1 p.m. Tompkins Square Park Dog Run, 500 E 9th St, Manhattan “The day consists of a real walking parade down Avenue B (free and open to all) and an exclusive costume competition in the park (also free; but limited space and wristbands available. Wristbands are available the day of the event first come first serve). To join the parade in your costumes, meet at 13th Street & Avenue B. (Do not meet in Tompkins Square Park!!!)
Spectators can watch the parade on Avenue B from 12th street to 7th street. Parade is rain or shine and begins at 1pm. There is no registration to walk in the parade.
To have a chance to compete in the exclusive costume competition (or score a free wristband to watch), arrive at 12th Street and Avenue B no later than 12:30pm. The waiting area for the parade opens at 12pm. Judges will be selecting their favorite costumes to compete in the competition from 12-1:30pm. Don’t miss out!!! We have some very, very fabulous prizes!!!
This exclusive costume competition begins at 2pm directly after the parade. We can’t wait to see you there. Huge thanks to our sponsors, Get Joy, for saving the day.” Cot: Free!
“Ghosts of Mars” 1 p.m. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, Queens “Dir. John Carpenter. 2001, 98 mins. 35mm. With Jason Statham, Pam Grier, Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube. On a terraformed Mars, a prisoner escort force led by Statham, Henstridge, and Grier uncovers a mining colony that has been taken over by a hostile, seemingly feral group of raiders. They soon discover that a more mysterious and evil force is at play and are forced to band together with prisoner James “Desolation” Williams (Ice Cube) to escape after the miners have opened a vault from an ancient Martian civilization and released evil spirits. Carpenter’s sci-fi horror western, drenched in the color of the red-stained Mars sand, has grown in stature as a cult favorite since its release, and features Ice Cube in the kind of unapologetically tough but ultimately fair and kind-hearted role he was made for.” Cot: $15, get tkts, here.
“Lovecraft at the Manor” 1 p.m. King Manor Museum in Rufus King Park, 150-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, Queens “David J. Goodwin is back for another Lovecraft at the Manor, and this time with his book on the horizon!
Author and historian David J. Goodwin will discuss his research on the influential horror writer H. P. Lovecraft and his years in New York City—the subject of Goodwin’s forthcoming book, Midnight Rambles: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham. Coincidentally, Lovecraft visited King Manor in 1925, describing it as “one of the major discoveries” of his “New-York explorations.” Following his presentation, Goodwin will join our resident horror historian Abigail Waldron in a conversation about television episodes and films inspired by Lovecraft’s fiction.” Cot: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“The Soul of Food: For the Love of Grains” 1 p.m. Good Life Garden, 46 Goodwin Place, Brooklyn “Join us in the kitchen for a deep dive into Afro-Indigenous grains! Through discussion and preparation of grain-producing plants including rice and corn, we’ll learn how these grains connect and continue to feed Black and Brown diasporas.
In the event of rain, this workshop will be moved to Sunday, October 22, 1 PM – 3:30 PM. An email will be sent out to registrants and the event page will be updated the morning of Saturday, October 21.
This session concludes The Soul of Food for 2023, a Deep Routes workshop series honoring the foodways that connect plants, peoples, and lands across Afro-Indigenous diasporas. Facilitated by Maya Marie S. (Deep Routes)” Cot: Free! Get tkts here.
“Afternoon Movie: The Manchurian Candidate (1962)” 2 p.m. George Bruce Library, Auditorium, 518 West 125th Street, Manhattan “POWs return from Korea to a heroes’ welcome, but it appears that they have been brainwashed, and it takes its toll in different ways on each of them. Staring Laurence Harvey, Frank Sinatra, Angela Lansbury, James Gregory, and Janet Leigh. Pizza will be served!” Cot: Free! Get tkts here.
Registartion is requested.
“Chaotic Singles Party” 2 to 6 p.m. Moxy Williamsburg, 353 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn “Cuffing Season is almost here so it’s time to FALL in love. Let’s celebrate with an epic rooftop party filled with chaotic singles!” Cot: $15.71, For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Music in the Digital Age at BronxArtSpace” 2 p.m. Bronx Art Space, 305 E 140th St, West Bronx “The Bronx Arts Ensemble’s 51st season examines all the rituals and experiences that make us human. Tik Tok and other social media platforms have given the everyday person the opportunity to “romanticize” their life by making a quick video and adding music- and curiously, a lot of classical music has made the cut. The BAE string quartet will perform various “Tik Tok” popular songs, works that were promoted by the composer on social media, and unjustly forgotten works that have found their way back into the canon through social media.
Works by Max Richter, Nia Imani Franklin, Ariana Grande, Joe Hisaishi, Angélica Negrón, and William Grant Still.” Cot: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Watson Adventures’ Gangsters’ New York Scavenger Hunt” 2 p.m. Columbus Park. 67 Mulberry St, Manhattan “Discover the bygone haunts and battlegrounds of gangs and gangsters in Little Italy and Chinatown on this unique scavenger hunt. You’ll explore the streets where Tongs waged war and wiseguys got rubbed out, the notorious Five Points spot that inspired the book and movie, Gangs of New York, and locations featured in The Godfather. You’ll also discover cafes, bakeries, teahouses, colorful stores, exotic sidewalk markets, historic buildings, and the street where Irving Berlin sang and the Sex in the City gals strolled in this unique neighborhood.” Cot: $24, for more info and to get tkts, go here.
“The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin” 4 p.m. Caveat, 21 A Clinton St, Manhattan “Comedians solve an actual crossword puzzle live onstage, unlocking mind-blowing rabbit holes of comedy, music and wordplay with every clue they decipher. In THE CROSSWORD SHOW, Zach Sherwin (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “Epic Rap Battles of History,” MAD Magazine) hosts a panel of guest comedians as they solve an actual crossword puzzle live onstage, with everything displayed on a big screen so the audience can follow along. As the solvers decipher the various clues, Zach takes the show down rabbit holes of comedy, music, wordplay, and trivia, all inspired by the answer words. Everything ties together at the end for a grand finale that’s as satisfying as it is mind-blowing. You don’t need ANY crossword expertise to be dazzled by this joyful, life-affirming, one-of-a-kind experience!” Cot: $18.80, For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“BIBLIO BACCHANAL: WINE & BOOK PAIRINGS (SPOOKY SEASON EDITION)” 5 p.m. THE CENTER FOR FICTION CAFÉ & BAR, 15 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, BK “Allow us to be your literary sommelier, pairing wines and reads! In four rounds of tastings, you’ll learn about the wine you’re sampling and then hear an excerpt from a novel that complements the notes. For spooky season, we’re pairing (blood) reds with chilling tales, taking you from light and whimsical all the way to full bodied and full of horrors.
Linger in the Café & Bar afterward to enjoy special prices on full pours of the featured wines and discounts on the featured books. Feeling adventurous? Choose the ‘with books’ ticket option to get the full collection of books (to be revealed at the event) when you arrive!” Cot: $30 (slightly above the current “Cheap Chick-friendly guidelines, but he couldn’t resist 🙂 Get tkts here.
“Ella Bric Celebrates Louis Armstrong” 5 p.m. Louis Armstrong House Museum, 34-56 107th St., Corona “Live Jazz with traditional influences from around the world in the intimacy of the new Jazz Room. Please arrive 15 minutes early.” Cot: $7, get tkts here,
“Celebrate with us: 100th Anniversary at Li-Lac Chocolates” in the West Village (75 Greenwich Avenue), “The first 100 people in line at 11:00 am will get a Free 20-piece Chocolate Box ($38 value) – Get a 2 lb. Vintage Chocolate Box ($100 value) for $19.23 (first 300 people. – Enjoy 1923 pricing on 5 originals (1 of each piece per person) – 20% Off Everything in the Store all Day” + free hot chocolate!
1,000 Drones will be over Central Park tonight (7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.), in the “FRANCHISE FREEDOM,” art installation that represents the flight of starlings.
Saturday October 21st and Sunday October 22nd, 2023 “PARADISED at Arts Gowanus Open Studios” 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Arts Gowanus Open Studios56 2nd Ave, Studio 1, Brooklyn “Join us to view PARADISED’s past and current collections, one-off samples, graphic tees & sweatshirts, Turkish towels, and more! All styles will be up to 75% off with limited quantities available. Hope to see you there.” Cot: Free!
“Arts Gowanus Open Studios“ 12 to 6 p.m. Various locations. Bklyn “Gowanus Open Studios returns, better than ever, for its 27th year! Hosted by Arts Gowanus, Gowanus Open Studios is Brooklyn’s biggest celebration of local art and artists. On the weekend of October 21 – 22, more than 500 artists at 98 venues in the greater Gowanus neighborhood will open their doors, giving the public a rare glimpse inside the former factories, warehouses, and studio buildings of this vibrant neighborhood. Artists will be on hand to discuss their work, share their processes, and showcase their latest projects. Partner businesses in the neighborhood will be offering discounts.” Cot: Free! For mor info, go here.
“Open House New York Weekend” takes over the city “…an annual festival that opens hundreds of noteworthy or significant places across the five boroughs to foster discovery and delight for New Yorkers and visitors alike.
…The 21st annual OHNY Weekend festival will offer a mix of in-person experiences, self-guided explorations, and digital content—inviting you to get an insider’s look at everything from single rooms, studios, factories, and public spaces to entire buildings, blocks, bike corridors, and waterways. Building on our expanded mission to promote citywide access to all New Yorkers, the festival is now 100% free to the public.” *Cheap Chick Recommends*
The Village East Theater hosts cat and dog film festivals.
Sunday October 22nd, 2023 “Autumn Nature Walk with Ken Chaya” 10 a.m. 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan “Join expert naturalist Ken Chaya on a nature walk through Inwood Hill Park. Explore the ancient forest and salt marsh, discover glacial markings and potholes, and learn about the local wildlife!” Cot: Free! Get tkts here.
“Brooklyn FAM: Festival of Arts and Music 2023“ 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Prospect Park Boathouse + Audubon Center, 101 East Drive. BK “Join Brooklyn FAM’s 3rd annual, family-friendly flagship festival of arts and music, presented in partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance. This year’s event embraces Brooklyn FAM’s year-long theme of multi-sensory storytelling for transformative healing across West African, Jewish, and Arab cultures.
Now more than ever, we look forward to holding space for our communities to come together through art and affirm our shared humanity in empathy, compassion, and care.” Cot: Free! For more info, go here.
“Woof Fest: HOWL-oween 2023” 12 p.m. Manhattan West Pizza, 450 W 33rd St, Manhattan “Bring your dog to Manhattan West Plaza for spook-tacular canine activities and treats in celebration of Halloween! Show off you and your pup’s paw-fect costume for a chance to win prizes. Costumes are encouraged for both you and your furry friend.
FREE advanced registration on Eventbrite is recommended…Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. Register on Eventbrite and receive a free collapsible dog dish upon check-in.” Cot: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“The Orchestra of The Bronx” 3 p.m. Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx “The Orchestra of The Bronx opens its 2023-24 season with a concert of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (the Eroica), and Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto featuring clarinettist Monte Morgenstern. Led by founder/conductor Michael Spierman, the 40-member orchestra of musicians is drawn from other major orchestras and Broadway shows. As always, the concert is free to the public, in accordance with the Company’s mission to enable people of all income levels to experience the beauty of the orchestral repertoire.” Cot: Free!
Th “7TH ANNUAL DISABILITY PRIDE PARADE” is today at 11 a.m. and on Broadway from 26th Street to 17th Street.
“TREATS IN THE STREETS 2023” is today, 11 am to 5 pm “Are you ready for a thrilling day filled with treats, fun, and a dash of spooky charm? This family-friendly event promises a day of trick-or-treating for adults and children alike, featuring a wide array of delightful activities, live music, and our 5th Annual Doggie Costume Contest!. Join us as we explore the highlights of this NYC fall tradition throughout the Meatpacking District.”
“The Birds 60th Anniversary” screenings are happening today and tomorrow. *Cheap Chick Recommends*
This Weekend and Beyond…
The “Manhattan Vintage Show” is at the Metropolitan Pavilion, with tkts starting from $15.75.
“STONE STREET’S 21ST ANNUAL OYSTER FESTIVAL!” “Stone & Pearl Oysterfest is the largest oyster festival of its kind in Manhattan and features freshly shucked oysters, Nitro Oyster Stout and Irish Red Ale from Wolfhound (on draft), music and DJs, as well as other food and drinks from the restaurants and bars on the street.”
“PUMPKIN POINT 2023,” “Pumpkin Point, Governors Island’s annual free pumpkin patch and fall festival, returns to Nolan Park for 2023! Visitors are invited to pick out their own pumpkins (free with suggested donation) on the weekends of October 21 – 22 and October 28 – 29, 2023, from 10am to 5pm. Come early in the day to make sure you have your pick of the pumpkin patch, and please limit pumpkins to one per person per household.
Governors Island food vendors will be on-site both weekends with fall-themed food and drink available for purchase, including Little Eva’s, Governors Beer Co., Brigs Sweet Shop, El Toro Rojo, Deploy Coffee, Rosie’s Empanadas, and Fauzia’s Heavenly Delights.”
“Day of the Dead LIVE!” “…takes you on a musical journey that is all FUN, celebrating Día de los Muertos, the holiday of family remembrance. With diabolical music from classical and popular composers, Mexican and European, this is a one-hour piano and puppet performance boasting larger-than-life characters, including jugglers, stilt-walkers, ghosts, skeletons, and dancers. It’s a witty, wild, cultured romp and the ultimate family reunion — with dearly departed ancestors as the guests of honor!” Various times and dates thru November 1st, 2023, $25.
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Saturday October 14th, 2023 “Fall Migration: Birding in Community Gardens” 9 to 10:30 a.m. 6BC Botanical Garden, 628 East 6th Street, Manhattan “Join us for the most sacred time of year for birding as birds make their way down the Atlantic Flyway. We’ll walk through different gardens, including 6th Street & Ave. B Garden (78-92 Avenue B) and discover together what birds we can find.
This event is hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support, community gardens are centers of environmental justice, ensuring that our city is fairer, safer, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.“ Cost: Free! For mor info and to get tkts, go here.
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“Virtual Rise and Shine Yoga” 9 a.m. Online “Start your day with a guided meditation and gentle yoga flow. We will sync mindful movement with our breathing through a variety of poses (asanas) that will certainly awaken your mind, body and senses. All levels welcomed. Modifications will be offered.
The Zoom link will be sent out shortly before the class starts to registered participants.
Instructor: Gretchen Simmons Cost: Free! Get tkts here.
“Brooklyn Pop-Up Autumn Artisans Bazaar” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4th Street and 5th Avenue in Washington Park, Brooklyn “Brooklyn Pop-Up returns to the Park on October 14, 2023!
Start planning for the holidays with great gifts for family and friends, or lovely things to boost your spirits at home at this outdoor market featuring local artisans. Find unique fashion and jewelry, home décor, bath products, and art to suit every style while supporting small businesses.” Cost: Free!
“Cameras and Coffee: Community Meet-Up” 10 a.m. International Center of Photography (ICP), 79 Essex St., Manhattan “Connect with ICP’s community during our monthly Cameras and Coffee social meet-up for photographers, collectors, and camera enthusiasts! During the event, grab a La Colombe coffee and pastries, available in the ICP café.
Cameras and Coffee is held at ICP in our cafe the second Saturday of each month. This event is free to attend but RSVP is recommended so we are able to better prepare our space.
Special thanks to MPB for the generous public programs support.” Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Fall Bird Tour” 10 a.m. Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge in Randall’s Island Park, Manhattan “Join us for a morning bird walk on Randall’s Island with environmental educator, ecologist, and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. Gabriel brings years of experience birding in NYC and beyond and will guide us as we explore the Island’s natural habitats in search of feathered friends.
Borrow a pair of binoculars or bring your own! This tour is geared toward adults, though all ages are welcome. Registration is recommended.
Location: touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.” Cost: Free!
“Dutch Tile Tour of the Van Cortlandt House Museum” 11 a.m. Van Cortlandt House Museum in Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway at West 246th Street, Bronx “Come to the Van Cortlandt House Museum for a rare chance to see the Dutch tiles up close. We will take you behind the scenes into the period rooms of the museum with decorated Dutch tiles (yes, we will go behind the gates for this special event).
The range of the files at the house is immense. Everyone has favorites, and you will find your own. Some are very stylized. Many include fine details. Features of both fantasy and everyday life were subjects.
There will be a quick introduction to the blue tiles which are thought to be as Dutch as the windmill but are the result of a global cultural exchange. Items so beautiful as the Dutch tiles are destined to have a complex history. And perhaps a colorful history. And they do: we will start with a history highlights overview, but we will try to keep it simple and engaging. And yes, there is romance in history: the Dutch love of the famous Delft Blue color scheme, used for hundreds of millions of the tiles, may have originated from Ming porcelains sold by returning pirates around 1600.
There will be a few surprises for even the experienced tile lover. Some of the museum’s tiles which are not mounted in the rooms will be on display for this special event.
After the introduction and brief group tour, you will be free to visit the three rooms with the tiles and spend as much time as you would like. So, bring your camera: the tiles are photogenic, and you might see some you have never seen before on this special day.” Cost: $10, get tkts here.
“Nature in Absentia at Maggie’s Magic Garden” 11 a.m. Maggies Magic Garden, 1574 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan “Join Maggie’s Magic Garden group with artist Michele Brody for Nature in Absentia: Monarch Migrations, a series of community engagement collaborations through the art of making paper from natural materials, tea, and story sharing.” Cost: Free!
“Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying and Paracord Crafts” 11 a.m. Sunset Park Playground in Sunset Park, Brooklyn “Our Urban Park Rangers are well-versed in outdoor lore. Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life. Rangers will teach the basics of knot tying and uses for paracord. Make a craft and learn a new useful skill.” Cost: Free!
“Stockholm Community Garden’s End-of-Summer Harvest” 11 a.m. Stockholm Street Community Garden, 143 Stockholm Street, Brooklyn “This day is dedicated to closing the season for the community and sharing what we have grown as well as a way to honor all who have contributed. Activities include Arts with Plants, Garden Tours, Herbal Giveaways, and Gentle Yoga. Please bring your own mats.” Cost: Free!
“Fall Festival” 12 p.m. Victory Field in Forest Park, Woodhaven Boulevard and Myrtle Avenue, Queens “Welcome the fall with fun activities including crafts, games, live entertainment, pumpkins, and more!Sponsored by Council Member Joann Ariola and The Forest Park Trust, Inc.” Cost: Free!
“Accordionist Dr. Bill Schimmel Performs with musical guests” 1 p.m. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts -Bruno Walter Auditorium, “Enter via 111 Amsterdam Ave. between West 64th and 65th Street” “Accordionist Dr. William Schimmel and his group perform songs from all across the globe.” Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Waste No More: Brooklyn Museum Clothing Swap” 1 p.m. BK Museum, Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor, BK “Clean out your closet and refresh your wardrobe for fall with Bed-Stuy Clothes Swap and Black Girl Environmentalist. Donate up to ten items of gently worn clothing and take home a few finds. Bring at least three items to receive 10% off tickets to our special exhibition Africa Fashion!
Schedule 1–4 pm: Drop off and swap clothing. Volunteers will sort the items for an off-the-rack experience!
3–4 pm: Learn about waste colonialism in Africa through an interactive game with Black Girl Environmentalist. You’ll be in the driver’s seat, thinking critically about clothing choices and their impact on supply chains.” Cost: “Free; registration is encouraged.”
“A Thousand and One (Movie)” 2 p.m. Hamilton Grange Library, 503 West 145th Street, Manhattan “Follows unapologetic and free-spirited Inez, who kidnaps her six-year-old son, Terry, from the foster care system. Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability in a rapidly changing New York City.” Cost: Free!
“Art Reception for Mark Rosenhaus: ‘Geometry in Nature'” 2 p.m. Ottendorfer Library, 135 Second Avenue, Manhayyan “Please join us for the closing reception for our current exhibit, Geometry in Nature: The DNA of Design by Mark Rosenhaus. Meet the artist and learn more about his work.
Patterns in nature appear throughtout the entire universe from the microscopic to telescopic. Great artists have been and continue to be inspired by the ancient discovery of nature. The 62% Golden Rule Ratio can be seen in the spirals of a sunflower, the dimensos of the violin, the knuckle lengths of your finger and amazingly the ratio of the rings to orb on Saturn. Whether artists are aware of it or not, this symmetry consistently appears in great art. Geometry in nature is fundamental to our visual perception and should be explored.” Cost: Free!
“Hispanic Heritage Month: Casitas of the Bronx” 2 p.m. Play Area in Flynn Playground, Bronx “Founded by Jose “Chema” Soto in 1975, Casita Chema is the oldest and largest of the many little houses in this Bronx community, inspired by the styles of rural Puerto Rican homes. Join the Rangers as they discuss the impact of this cultural movement and learn about the importance of community gathering spaces.” Cost: Free!
“Meet the Artist: Bel Falleiros” 2 p.m. Glyndor Gallery in Wave Hill, Bronx “Join artist Bel Falleiros and Curator of Visual Arts Rachel Raphaela Gugelberger in conversation about Falleiros’s site-specific installation in the Sunroom Project Space. In As Red as Brazil, Falleiros uses organic detritus from Wave Hill’s gardens to dye cotton fabric and create large-scale works that respond to the surrounding landscape and the architecture of the Sunroom.” Cost: Free!
“Pressed Botanicals Workshop” 2 p.m. Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh in Randall’s Island Park, Manhattan “Join our Horticulture Team for a workshop on pressed botanicals! Learn the history and process of pressing flowers and create your own herbarium design with flowers picked and pressed from Randall’s Island’s own gardens. Hosted by the skilled Randall’s Island Horticulture Team, this hands-on experience promises a day of creativity, exploration, and learning.
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.” Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Reel to Read Movies: The Sixth Sense (1999)” 2 p.m. Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 455 Fifth Avenue, Manhaattan “A child psychologist comes to the aid of a tormented boy who has visions of the dead. As the doctor digs deeper, it leads to unexpected consequences. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
1999 | PG-13 | 107 minutes.” Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“TIME OUT BEER & WINE FALL FESTIVAL“ 2 to 6 p.m. Time Out Market New York, 55 Water Street, DUMBO Brooklyn “…will feature bites from multiple vendors of Time Out Market. You can wash it all down with brews and drinks from Sixpoint, Coney Island, Truly, Brooklyn Brewery, Modelo and Stella.
The views and brews will all be set to live music from the Leo Joseph Trio playing rock and soul classics (2-4pm) and Jeff Slate and Friends(4-6pm).
“Watson Adventures’ Puzzled in Grand Central Scavenger Hunt” 2 p.m. Grand Central Terminal “Congratulations: You’ve been poisoned! That’s the bad news at the start of this scavenger hunt for adults in Grand Central Station. The good news is that the evil genius who did this is giving you a chance to solve a series of puzzles that will lead to an antidote. To find it, you’ll have to tackle sneaky puzzles, follow a trail of clues to answer tricky questions and crack the secret code to unlock the box with the cure. Along the way, you’ll get a revealing tour of Grand Central’s secrets and most interesting sights. Does your team have what it takes to unlock the box? Your life may depend on it.” Cost: $24, get tkts here.
“Narratives of the Enslaved & the Free: a Shadow Puppet Tale” 3 p.m. King Manor Museum150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens “Novelist, painter, and puppeteer George Hagen presents “Narratives of the Enslaved & the Free.” Using shadow puppets, Hagen’s short film “Jupiter Washington, Carpenter” (2022) tells the tale of an enslaved man on the Washington family plantation in Virginia in the 1730s. It’s a fictional tale; Jupiter is a composite of people who existed on the boyhood farm of George Washington. Additionally, Hagen will discuss the real enslaved person Sam Anderson who was freed when Washington died, but he couldn’t leave because his wife and children were still enslaved by Martha Washington, so he proceeded to work to buy back his family. These two tales give insight into American enslavement, those who were enslaved, and George Washington, enslaver and first president of the United States.” Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Poets of Broadstone Books” 3 p.m. Jefferson Market Library, 425 Avenue of the Americas, Manhattan ” Dive into the poetic realm where the lines blur between reality and the imagined world of telenovelas, as Broadstone Books poets guide us through narratives that intertwine the dramas of life with the essence of clear-eyed truths. Like a heartfelt episode drawn from a favorite show, let’s delve into stories that remind us we are all protagonists in our own life’s saga, seeking that perfect ending.” Cost: Free!
“Sunnyside Shorts International Film Festival 2023“ 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sunnyside Reformed Church, 48-03 Skillman Ave., Queens “As part of its 18th year of bringing cultures together through the art of film, Sunnyside Reformed Church is hosting this year’s Sunnyside Shorts International Film Festival, where filmmakers from diverse backgrounds can submit their short films for a chance to be featured in a press release.” Cost: $20, get tkts here.
“Autumn Starfest” 7 to 10 p.m. Entrance – East 99th Street and Fifth Avenue in Central Park, Manhattan “Join the Urban Park Rangers and the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA) at the annual Autumn Starfest. See Jupiter, Saturn, the craters of our Moon through telescopes supplied by AAA members along with star clusters, double stars, and other objects in the night sky. Weather permitting. RAIN DATE IS SUNDAY OCTOBER 15. Program meets at East Meadow, East 99th Street and Fifth Avenue.” Cost: Free!
MICTLAN DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS OFRENDA CINTHYA SANTOS-BRIONES “Green-Wood Cemetery’s large-scale community altar for Día de los Muertos” installation kicks off today and runs thru Sunday November 19th, 2023, daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF THE AMERICAS PARADE” i today from 12 to 3 p.m. on Broadway starting at Madison Square Park heading south to 17th Street.”
Saturday October 14th and Sunday October 15th, 2023 “Markets for Makers” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. BKLOFT26, 153 26th St, Brooklyn “SUPPORT, INSPIRE AND ENCOURAGE MAKERS AND LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES.
Our markets are known for bringing together independent artists + makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food (and more!) in a fun + inspiring environment that champions community.” Cost: $8-$18, for more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Old Home Day Weekend” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historic Richmond Town , 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island “Since the 1960s, Old Home Day has been a fixture of Historic Richmond Town, presenting an annual festival of historic trades, skills, homecrafts, and celebration of Staten Island cultural heritage. Historic trades are demonstrated in historic houses and shops throughout the village, presenting the ways people lived and worked in the 19th century, and the on-site Native Encampment comes alive with the interpretation of the history of the people of the Northeast Woodlands in the 17th century. Meet the restoration team at Historic Richmond Town, taste bread baked in an 1820s kitchen, listen to live music, and enjoy a variety of vendors and special presenters who represent the very best of Staten Island’s past and present.” Cost: $15, get tkts here.
“WFMU Record Fair“ 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 52-19 Flushing Avenue, BK The beat is on at this returning event! Cost: $10 daily. For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Forest Song by artist and composer John P. Hastings featuring musicians from TILT Brass” October 14th, 2023 at 2pm and 4pm; and Sunday October 15th, 2023 at 1pm and 3pm. “Forest Song is a free music performance that takes place in the last, original site of pre-Columbian Mannahatta: Inwood Hill Park. Nestled within a valley, near ancient glacial potholes, caves, and cold springs, musicians are spread throughout the forest, performing a variety of sonic materials. Harmonies are reflected, words appear, and the melodies from revolutionary hymns are re-cycled, all conjuring a human and arboreal conversation. A Forest Song gathers everyone together over distance, a unitary statement that underscores the fundamental relationships that foster all our existences in this world. Over the course of an hour performance, the audience is free to wander the park, to hear the musicians at a distance, while also observing them close-by.” Cost: Free!
SundayOctober 15th, 2023 “Fall Foliage Hike” 9 a.m. 130th Street and 11th Avenue in Powell’s Cove Park, Queens “Discover the nature and beauty of Powell’s Cove Park on a colorful autumn hike with the Urban Park Rangers. We will take in the scenic views of autumn while learning how to identify some of the foliage.” Cost: Free!
“It’s My Park at The Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground“ 10 a.m. Martin’s Field in The Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground, Queens “This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Green Earth Urban Gardens to beautify The Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you! We will be weeding in the gardens and bulb planting in the front garden.” Cost: Free!
“Breast Cancer Health, Dance, and Fitness Fair” 11 a.m.to 4 p.m. Poe Park Visitor Center in Poe Park, Bronx “Come spend a day of fun with us: salsa, bachata, merengue, hustle, zumba, yoga, kickboxing and end it with a line dance social while learning about breast cancer, celebrating our breast cancer survivors, supporting those who are fighting and remembering those who have passed. Wear Pink!” Cost: Free!
“Historic Richmond Town’s Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm”(This event repeats every week on Sunday and Saturday between 9/30/2023 and 10/29/2023.) 12 p.m. Decker Farm, 435 Richmond Hill Road, Staten Island “Pumpkin Picking at Historic Richmond Town’s Decker Farm returns Saturday, September 30, with all of your favorite autumnal activities on NYC’s oldest, continually working farm. Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a classic hayride with family and friends, indulge in delicious fall food favorites, and more, all without leaving Staten Island.” Cost: $12, for more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Beauty in the Bronx Shopping” 1 p.m. Bronx Kreate Hub, 15 Canal Place, Bronx “Get ready to shop ’til you drop at Beauty in the Bronx – a fabulous in-person event showcasing the best of beauty, art, and fashion.” Cot: Free! For more info and to get tkt, go here.
“Ecological Awareness Hike” 1 p.m. Entrance – West 100 Street and Central Park West in Central Park, Manhattan “Learn more about the ecological affects of human impact on our environment. Participants will learn more about how non-native species were introduced into the park and how these species impact a healthy ecosystem.” Cost: Free!
“Literary Sunday” 1 p.m. Maple Grove Cemetery Victorian Administration Building, 83-15 Kew Gardens Rd., Queens “Queens writers Trace Howard DePass, Jared Harel, and Safia Jama read from their latest works.” Cot: Free! Get tkt here.
“Mini-Global Mashup: Iran Meets Japan” 1 p.m. Flushing Town Hall | 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, Queens “Flushing Town Hall’s Mini-Global Mashup series continues through 2023! Curated by acclaimed trumpeter and composer Frank London (The Klezmatics), the Mini-Global Mashup series is bringing together two amazing global music artists along with accompanists for an afternoon of music, conversation and exploration.
On October 15, 2023, Flushing Town Hall will welcome Martin Shamoonpour, the soulful musician from Iran, and intrepid keyboardist Shoko Nagai!” Cost: $15, for mor info and to get tkts, go here.
“Mushroom ID Hike” 1 p.m. Blue Heron Nature Center in Blue Heron Park, 222 Poillon Avenue, Staten Island “This Urban Park Ranger led hike will take you through the forest to learn how to identify fungi. Participants will learn about the crucial role that mushrooms play in an ecosystem and how natural decomposition takes place.” Cost: Free!
“Inside Llewyn Davis“ 2 p.m. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, Queens “October 15 screening introduced by critic Adam Nayman, author of The Coen Brothers: This Book Really Ties the Films Together
Dir. Joel and Ethan Coen. 2013, 104 mins. DCP. With Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman, Garrett Hedlund, Justin Timberlake, Adam Driver, F. Murray Abraham. What would it feel like to be a failed artist in the era of Dylan, Kerouac, and Ginsberg? The Coen brothers’ acerbic yet profoundly felt character study of a singer-songwriter struggling to make it amidst the burgeoning Greenwich Village folk scene of the early 1960s is a consummate example of what the filmmakers can do at their very best: construct a vivid cinematic evocation of a historically and regionally specific place and time that feels both authentic and stylistically heightened, and create unforgettable characters who live in that world. In this case, it’s the talented yet self-destructive wanderer Llewyn Davis—played (and sung) brilliantly by Isaac in his breakthrough role—who’s unable to overcome the loss of his former creative partner and is increasingly desperate to find gigs. The period details are spot on, and the tone grows increasingly melancholy. “Loosely inspired by an actual artist, named after a fictional album, made by two artists occupationally interested in honoring and redefining forms and genres, Inside Llewyn Davis is a movie that follows characters who make and perform folk songs, and which itself effectively becomes a feature-length folk song.” —Eric Hynes, Reverse Shot“ Cot: $15, get tkts here.
“Not Tevia’s Shtetl: The Real Story Behind these Ancestral Towns” 2 p.m. Virtual “Join us on Zoom…with historian Dr. Zachary Mazur as we explore the truth about shtetl life, and what remains of it today.
Ashkenazi Jews around the world can trace their roots to small towns in Eastern Europe. Before making the leap to a big shtot (city), Jews in Eastern Europe lived for centuries in shtetls. These places have become shrouded in myth and clouded by memories. Join us for an adventure into the real stories of the towns where our ancestors fell in love, experienced frustration, and tried to get ahead. At the end we’ll talk about what remains of these hallowed places and what’s being done to preserve Jewish heritage in places where Jews are absent.” Cost: “Registration for this program is pay-as-you-wish. The following are suggested amount for each ticket type: Adults $12.” Get tkt here.
“Fall 2023 Overlook Concerts: A Jazz Quartet from the Manhattan School of Music “ 2 p.m. 116th Street Overlook in Riverside Park, Manhattan “The Riverside Park Conservancy and our generous supporters present our Fall 2023 Overlook Concert series, featuring talent from French Cookin’ Blues, The James Limerick Kerr Bluegrass Duo, and the Manhattan School of Music Community Partnerships. All concerts begin at 2pm.” Cost: Free!
“Harvest Fest at 6&B Garden” 2 to 7 p.m. 6th Street and Avenue B Community Garden, Manhattan “Join the garden group for a day of music, bbq, and friendship at their annual Harvest Fest and celebrate as 6&B Garden turns 40 years old!” Cost: Free! For more info go here.
“Nature’s Workshop: Fall Foliage Watercolor Painting” 2 p.m. Crotona Nature Center in Crotona Park, Crotona Park East and Charlotte Street, Bronx “Join the Urban Park Rangers for the Nature’s Workshop series. Each program in this series explores its topic in-depth and allows you to develop a skill, participate in a hands-on project, and indulge your curiosity. Get inspired by the changing seasons and let the colors of fall flow in your artwork. The Urban Park Rangers will provide the supplies, all you need to bring is your creativity.” Cost: Free!
“NYFOS Next Series at the Rubin Museum of Art” 3 p.m. Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W 17th Street, Manhattan “Featuring the world premiere performance of We Two, a song cycle by British composer Iain Bell with text by Walt Whitman. Bell‘s magical settings make Whitman’s words sound like a language that we all once knew, but only a few remember; this exciting new work is performed by baritone Gregory Feldmann with curator LaNasa at the keyboard. In addition, soprano Robin Steitzwill appear in Reena Esmail’s Rosa de Sal with text by Pablo Neruda from a Spanish poem about self-obliterating love. Soprano Paulina Swierczek performs Andrew Cheung’s 2017 All thorn, but cousin to your rose with texts by Vladimir Nabokov and others, speaking about the errors and sins of translation. Additional songs on the program will be by composers Gity Razaz, Hilary Purrington, Arlene Elizabeth Sierra, and Nkeiru Okoye. Tickets $25.” Cost: $25, get tkts here.
“Yoga for Breast Cancer Awareness“ 4 p.m. Online “Join us for a 90 minute, donation-based class to raise money for The Breasties in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Taught by Emily, whose family has been directly affected by this awful disease, this gentle, stretchy class will begin in deep yin shapes, work up to sun salutations and standing poses, then wind back down to the floor for restoration and grounding. Emily’s pizza restaurant in Brooklyn will match all donations up to $500–so come out to enjoy a nourishing afternoon in our community!” Cost: “by donation.” For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Moonlight Hike” 7 p.m. Van Cortlandt Nature Center in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx “Tap into your deepest thoughts as the Rangers guide you through the sounds of the night surrounding a waxing crescent moon.” Cost: Free!
“Gary Lucas & Alison Clancy” 8 p.m. ROULETTE INTERMEDIUM, 509 ATLANTIC AVENUE, BK “In Written On the Body, Gary Lucas performs both composed and improvised soundtracks on solo guitar to 3 films by radical woman film makers Shirley Clarke, Maya Deren, and Barbara Rubin. Alison Clancy will accompany both Lucas’s music and the films themselves with interpretive solo dances.” Cost: $25, For more info and to get tkts, go here.
The “Flatbush Frolic,” local street fair is today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This Weekend and Beyond…
The Satin Dollz are hosting enchanted evenings at the USA Brooklyn Delicatessen. Drawing on timeless classics of the ’40s and ’50s, expect a high-energy performance as the Satin Dollz weave their way through the aisles. Expect plenty of sizzle and sass. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays with no cover.” 8 p.m. Make reservations here.
Lots of great events happening with the ongoing “Archtober.”
“Open House NY” is also happening next weekend. *Cheap Chick Recommends*
See “Lucid Dreamscapes” at Agora Gallery, October 3 – October 24, 2023.
Guide to Happy Hour in the Meatpacking District:
“Artechouse, Monday – Thursday | 3 – 6PM: Enjoy discounted specialty cocktails for $12, with the price of admission.
Ayada, Daily | 12 – 7PM: Get in on BOGO free signature cocktails and glasses of wine.
Brass Monkey, Monday – Friday | 12 – 7PM: Imbibe with $2 off domestic beers and select wines at this classic Meatpacking watering hole.
The Chester, Monday- Friday | 4 – 7PM: Drink and eat up with cocktail, beer, wine, and appetizer specials at this centrally located classic.
Coffee + Cocktails, Daily | 4 – 7:30 PM: Fixing for an espresso martini? Look no further.
Cull + Pistol, Monday – Friday | 4 – 6PM: Snack on half-priced oyster and additional bites from the bar menu.
Corkbuzz, Wednesday – Friday | 4 – 5PM: Enjoy sommelier-selected glasses of white or red wine for $10, and blind tasting flights for $20 (every day), available in red or white varieties.
Dos Caminos, Monday – Friday | 3 – 6PM & 9 – Close: Expect flowing margaritas and guacamole mixed with a guaranteed good time.
Dickson’s, Daily | 4 – 6PM: $5 pints and $20 bottles of rose, ’nuff said.
Fig + Olive, Monday – Friday | 4 -7PM: Check out Summer on the Riviera Aperitivo hour, available on the terrace, featuring dishes like Mediterranean tacos, crispy “Panisses Soufflées” and the paella croquettes.
Helen’s, Daily| 4 – 9 PM: BOGO free specials on all drinks!
Neighborhood Goods, Monday – Friday | 4 – 7PM: Enjoy $10 cocktails, $8 glasses of wine, and $5 beers, plus a selection of light bites.
Osteria Nonnino, Everyday 4- 7PM: Wine, beer, cocktails, and small bites available at the bar.
STK Downtown Late Night Happy Hour, Sunday – Thursday | 10PM: Wagyu meatballs, shrimp cocktail, truffle fries, and much, much more.
The Standard, Monday – Friday | 12 – 6PM: $8 extra dirty martinis for the filthy animals in us all.
Bottoms up!”
NYC Halloween:
From GCP: “Spine-chilling sweets, snacks and beverages:
Beer Table (Grand Central Terminal, Graybar Passage – 212-922-0008) is the place to go for a wide selection of seasonal craft brews.
Please note that all NYC events were available @ time of publication.
Sorry for wonky formatting as well.
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Things are still crazy, so not sure exactly when I may start publishing weekly events again, but will keep you posted 🙂
NYC, remember that this is a holiday weekend. No mail, libraries, banks, and other government offices will be closed. Here’s a complete guide to “What’s Open, Closed In NYC On Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023.”
Also it’s pretty rainy, so please take your umbrella with you and be sure to check if your NYC events are still happening; the Cheap Chick in the City has already seen some event cancellations.
Finally look out for more holiday NYC Monday events from the Cheap Chick in the Cityon Saturday!
Saturday October 7th, 2023 “Vinyasa on a Vessel” (Last session of the season!) 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. South Street Seaport Museum, Wavertree Vessel, 12 Fulton St, Manhattan “Join the Seaport Museum for the final Vinyasa on a Vessel session on the deck of the historic tall ship Wavertree of 2023! Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and physical 60-minute practice that is accessible and challenging for all levels, peppered with information about the vessel itself.
Both classes are free, and advance registration is required. Please bring your own yoga mat; classes take place on the metal deck of a ship, and a mat will help with your practice. Capacity is limited; claim your space before each class is full!” Cost: Free! Get tkts here.
“Dance Fitness-Upbeat Pop!” 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Audubon Center at the Boathouse in Prospect Park, Brooklyn “A 45-minute dance fitness class to your favorite upbeat pop songs! Come prepared to shake, roll, grapevine, and clap. We will use this time to cultivate joy and silliness while getting a great workout and reaping the benefits of cardiovascular fitness. All levels are welcomed and encouraged. Whether you want to learn some new choreography or need a space to step-touch and sing, this class is for you!
Instructor: Amy Armstrong.” Cost: Free!
“Kings County Fiber Festival” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Washington Park, Brooklyn “KCFF is a celebration of everything handmade in fiber arts. If you knit, crochet, weave, dye, spin, felt, or stitch this Festival is for you!
Our vendors offer a wide range of yarns and notions to inspire your next project as well as stunning finished goods ideal for gifting. Shopping at KCFF is a great way to support independent artists and their small businesses.
During the Festival we will also be collecting warm winter hats to donate to local shelters that serve our unhoused neighbors in NYC. We are happy to accept homemade or store-bought hats; please bring your donation(s) to the hat drive tent in individual zip lock bags.” Cost: Free!
“NYC Compost Project: Compost Giveback Event” 10 a.m. 1490 Sheridan Boulevard in Starlight Park, Bronx “Fall is the perfect time to add compost to your soils. We’re closing the loop and giving thanks to all the New Yorkers by giving away free compost! The NYC Compost Project Hosted by NYBG will be giving away 20-pound bags of locally sourced compost made by Big Reuse with food scraps from NYC residents. In partnership with Bronx River Alliance and Big Reuse.
This event is first-come, first-serve while supplies last. Limit 5 bags per household. *Please come to the parking lot at 1490 Sheridan Blvd.” Cost: Free!
“Fall Meditation Hike” 11 a.m. Entrance – East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue in Canarsie Park, Brooklyn “Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and a fun way to reduce stress. Take a stroll through Canarsie Park and immerse yourself in tranquility. This hike will take you through some quiet areas inside the park and allow the participant to disconnect from stress and clear their mind.” Cost: Free!
“Nature’s Workshop: Fall Foliage Watercolor Painting” 11 a.m. Mother Carter Garden in Baisley Pond Park, Queens “Join the Urban Park Rangers for the Nature’s Workshop series. Each program in this series explores its topic in-depth and allows you to develop a skill, participate in a hands-on project, and indulge your curiosity. Get inspired by the changing seasons and let the colors of fall flow in your artwork. The Urban Park Rangers will provide the supplies, all you need to bring is your creativity.” Cost: Free!
“Take Me Out to the (19th Century) Ballgame!” 11 a.m. Fort Totten Park, entrance at Totten Avenue and 15th Road, Bayside, Queens “Watch the New York Mutuals play the Brooklyn Atlantics in a recreation of an 1880 baseball game. Players wear replicas of the original uniforms and use replica balls and bats. (No gloves as they hadn’t been invented yet.)” Cost: Free!
“Historic Richmond Town’s Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm” (This event repeats every week on Sunday and Saturday between 9/30/2023 and 10/29/2023.) 12 to 5 p.m. Decker Farm, 435 Richmond Hill Road, Staten Island, Staten Island “Pumpkin Picking at Historic Richmond Town’s Decker Farm returns Saturday, September 30, with all of your favorite autumnal activities on NYC’s oldest, continually working farm. Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a classic hayride with family and friends, indulge in delicious fall food favorites, and more, all without leaving Staten Island.” Cost: $12, for more info and to get tkts, go here.
“The Little Red Lighthouse Festival” 12 to 4 p.m. Little Red Lighthouse in Fort Washington Park, Manhattan “Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with readings of the eponymous children’s book, live music, City Parks Foundation Puppetmobile performance, and activities for all ages!
As in years past, tours will be first come, first served. To safely and comfortably accommodate visitors, a limited number of timed tickets will be distributed beginning at noon on Saturday, October 7.” Cost: Free!
“Hispanic Heritage Month: Somos Yankees” 1 p.m. Entrance – East 157th Street and River Avenue in Macombs Dam Park, Bronx “Join the Urban Park Rangers at the site of the old Yankee Stadium to learn about the contributions of Latinx people to the legacy of the New York Yankees and baseball as a whole. Meet at East 157th Street and River Avenue.” Cost: Free!
“Hispanic Heritage Month: Queens, The World’s Borough” 1 p.m. Playground (Linden Playground) in Park Of The Americas, Queens “Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the NYC Parks! Join the Urban Park Rangers to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by looking at what makes Queens the World’s borough as we explore its cultural diversity and unique history.” Cost: Free!
“Instant Shakespeare” 1 p.m. 53rd Street Library, 18 West 53rd Street, Manhattan “The Instant Shakespeare Company, whose motto is “Shakespeare for Everyone!”, presents annual free readings of ALL of Shakespeare’s plays. Join us for their dramatic reading of The Tragedy of Macbeth. All ages are welcome.” Cost: Free!
“National Film Registry Series: Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)” 2 p.m. Seward Park Library, 192 East Broadway, Manhattan “Five teenage friends living on one street all dream of a sinister man with a disfigured face, a frightening voice, and a gardener’s glove with knives for fingers. One by one, he terrorizes them within their dreams, where the rules are his and the only way out is to wake up. But when one among them dies, they soon realize that what happens in their dreams happens for real and the only way to stay alive is to stay awake. (92 minutes)
‘Few directors change a genre by being in it but not of it. Wes Craven did.‘
—Caetlin Benson-Allot, Film Quarterly.” Cost: Free!
“Latinx Heritage Poetry Slam” 3 p.m. Hamilton Grange Library, 503 West 145th Street, Manhattan “Join us in-person at the Hamilton Grange Library for a Poetry Slam in celebration of Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month! You can either select your favorite poem from a Latin writer, or read your own material!
In-Person Event. All Ages Welcomed. No registration required.” Cost: Free!
“Opening Reception: Natalie Giugni’s Solo Exhibition: Bones in Motion“ 4 to 6 p.m. The Garage Art Center, 26-01 Corporal Kennedy St., Bayside, Queens “Opening reception for Natalie Giugni’s solo show, featuring sculptures and paintings that explore themes like life, death, confinement, liberation, suffering, and beauty.” Cost: Free! For mor info and to get tkts, go here.
“Watson Adventures’ High Line Hijinks Scavenger Hunt“ 4:30 p.m. The High Line, Manhattan “Come explore the Meatpacking District – the trendy neighborhood that has sprung from an area of warehouses and historic buildings – and the High Line, the former elevated railway that has been transformed into a beautiful park with great views of the neighborhood and the Hudson River. Aside from a stroll along the High Line’s gardens amidst old rails, highlights include the Chelsea Market, glitzy new restaurants, boutiques, a hotel that took in survivors from the Titanic, movie locations and more. The game is played on smartphones using our browser-based app. Advance ticket purchase required.” Cost: $24, get tkts here.
“Astronomy: Autumn Sky” 7 p.m. Forest Hill Road and Alaska Place in LaTourette Park & Golf Course, Staten Island “Join the Urban Park Rangers for a survey of the October night sky. Rangers will provide an overview of the science, history, and folklore of astronomy and our universe, followed by guided observations through telescopes and binoculars.” Cost: Free!
“Love Saturdays at Cavali NYC – The #1 Saturday Night Party” 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Cavali, 36-21 Steinway St, Astoria, Queens “Everyone Free before 1am w/ Rsvp Except On Special Events: Contact To Confirm *Music By :New York City Top Dj’s Playing: Top 40’s, Hip-Hop, Reggae ,Soca ,R&B, Classics & All Latin.” Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
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The “9th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day New York City” on Randall’s Island, NYC kicks off today and runs thru Monday October 9th, 2023. “A celebration of culture, resilience and resistance! ndigenous leaders, Elders, Medicine people, cultural performers and supporters from across North America or Turtle Island, as many Native Americans and activists call it, joined by First Peoples from the Caribbean, Polynesian Islands, and South America will once again convene to share their traditions, through song, dance, art, and prayer, while inviting all to rethink Columbus Day. Please spread the word.”
The “Queens Columbus Day Parade” [is today] at noon. The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens presents this 46th annual parade. Steinway Street, left to 30th Avenue, right to 33rd Street, end at reviewing stand on Astoria Boulevard and 32nd Street.”
Saturday October 7th, 2023 and Sunday October 8th, 2023 “Fall Flea Market at East Fourth Street Community Garden” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. East Fourth Street Community Garden, 171 E 4th Street, Brooklyn “East Fourth Street Community Garden’s fabulous fall flea market raises funds for the garden’s maintenance and special events.” Cost: “Fundraiser for East Fourth Street Community Garden. Cost varies.”
SundayOctober 8th, 2023 “Annual West 44th st Annual Garage Sale“ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 44th bet 9th and 10th Avenues Shop til you drop today! All kinds of items inc art, toys, clothes, jewelry. Cost: Free to attend, pay for what you buy,
“Eldridge Arts & Learning: Stained Glass” 10 a.m. Museum at Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge Street, Manhattan “At the Museum at Eldridge Street, the more than sixty stained glass windows serve many important roles. From capturing natural light to displaying a beautiful design, the colorful shapes and patterns bring the synagogue to life. Learn about the stained glass windows of our historic synagogue and craft a colorful creation of your own!
Please note: this is not a drop-off activity. Children must have an adult companion with them at all times. Tickets must be purchased in advance, as space is limited.“ Cost: Adults: $15, for more info and tkts, go here.
“Dogtoberfest“ 11 a.m. Rockaway Beach Boardwalk Roller Hockey Rink, 10765-10799 Shore Front Parkway, Queens Dog-gone it, enjoy pets on parade 😉 prizes for winners! Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts here.
“Celebrate the Autumn and Moon Festival at the 2023 Annual Fall Festival” 12 p.m. Kissena Corridor Park, vicinity of 45th Avenue and Colden Street, Flushing, Queens “This free event – honoring Chinese moon goddess Chang’e — features cultural performances, pony rides, games, bouncy houses, giveaways, food stalls, and prizes. Don’t forget the moon cakes!” Cost: Free to attend!
“Marine Park Alliance Presents: Arts & Crafts Showcase” 12 to 3 p.m. Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park, 3000 Fillmore Ave., Brooklyn “Feast your eyes on beautiful creations on display by local artisans, well ahead of gift-giving season!” Cost: Free!
“Blessing of the Animals” 12:15 p.m. Marble Church, 1 West 29th Street, Manhattan “We look forward to our special Blessing of the Animals directly after 11:00am Worship, in front of the church on Fifth Avenue. The Sanctuary will be pet-free, so if you are allergic or not a fan of our furry friends don’t be alarmed. All pet lovers are welcome to watch the 11:00am service with their animals in the Labyrinth Room (downstairs). We encourage children to bring their favorite stuffed animals! Photos can also be blessed if your pet doesn’t travel well.” Cost: Free!
“Historic New York: Ridgewood Reservoir” 1 p.m. Vermont Place Parking Lot in Highland Park, Vermont Place and Highland Boulevard, Queens “Join NYC’s Urban Park Rangers for a walk at the Ridgewood Reservoir highlighting the history, ecology and engineering of this cultural treasure. The Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park is a 50+ acre natural oasis that straddles the border of Brooklyn and Queens.” Cost: Free!
“TorchFest: NYC’s Premier Oktoberfest” 1 to 8 p.m. 20 Union Square West, Manhattan “Get ready to raise your steins and enjoy the ultimate Oktoberfest experience in the heart of NYC! Hosted by Torch & Crown—known for their excellent service and venue space at Union Square Park—TorchFest promises an unforgettable day of live music, Fest-themed games, merchandise, and more. Dive into a sea of German-style beers, savor delectable traditional foods, and enjoy a contagious festive spirit in a massive tented area welcoming many enthusiastic attendees. Don your lederhosen or dirndl (though it’s not mandatory), and revel in the iconic German tradition celebrated around the world. This is one Oktoberfest festival you definitely won’t want to miss—say “prost!” to TorchFest in NYC and get your tickets now!” Cost: $27 + $4.36 booking fee (inc free drink). For more info and tkts, go here.
“Walking Tour: The Tredwells’ World of 19th Century Noho” 1 p.m. Merchant’s House Museum, 29 East 4th Street, Manhattan “With the 1825 opening of the Erie Canal, the city’s economy boomed and wealthy merchant families escaped the increasing noise, congestion, and commercialization of the seaport area to move “uptown,” to what is now modern day NoHo, then an exclusive residential enclave. Join us as we explore the Tredwells’ elite neighborhood and discover what life was like for the wealthy merchant class in the mid-19th century.” Cost: $20, get tkts here.
“The Carmine Street Metrics Reading: Open Mic“ 2 p.m. Jefferson Market Library, 425 Avenue of the Americas, Manhattan “Open mic sign-up on site, no advance registration. Metrical poetry encouraged (not required).
Special features: Dan Brown & Claudia Serea.” Cost: Free!
“Fall 2023 Overlook Concerts: The James Limerick Kerr Bluegrass Duo” 2 p.m. 116th Street Overlook in Riverside Park, Manhattan “The Riverside Park Conservancy and our generous supporters present our Fall 2023 Overlook Concert series, featuring talent from French Cookin’ Blues, The James Limerick Kerr Bluegrass Duo, and the Manhattan School of Music Community Partnerships. Bluegrass music uses traditional instruments and vocal harmonies to create this rousing, typically American sound.” Cost: Free!
“Fall Jazz Fest” 2 p.m. Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Ave., Queens Enjoy seven hours of jazz! Cost: Free!
“A Bronx Tale“ 3 p.m. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, Queens “30th Anniversary Screenings!
Dir. Robert De Niro. 1993, 120 mins. 35mm. With Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri, Lillo Brancato Jr., Taral Hicks, Kathrine Narducci. De Niro’s first and to-date only directorial effort is an adaptation of screenwriter and co-star Chazz Palminteri’s autobiographical one-man stage show about growing up in 1960s New York. De Niro plays a principled bus driver who watches his son, Calogero, aka “C” (Brancato Jr.), become enamored with, and later employed by, local crime boss Sonny (Palminteri in a career-making performance). Caught between two father figures and barreling toward a point of no return, “C” is forced to grow up quickly and determine the kind of life he wants to lead. Though obviously set in the Bronx, much of the film was shot on location in Astoria; keep an eye out for numerous still-extant neighborhood landmarks and storefronts.
October 8 only, the feature will be preceded by: Passenger Seat Introduced by director Neha Gautam Dir. Neha Gautam. 2023, 18 mins. A young Pakistani girl from Queens, New York, finds her relationship to her father shifting as his taxi business starts to decline with the rise of ride-share apps.” Cost: $15, get tkts here.
“CAGEMATCH 2121: IMPROV COMPETITION” 5 p.m. Caveat, 21 A Clinton Street, Manhattan “The year is 2121, and the world government has outlawed the only weapon strong enough to defeat them: LONG-FORM IMPROV. After a year of improv showdowns, the Rebellion continues the search for the best improv team in existence (in NYC)!!! Join us every other week as two teams go head to head to determine who is funny (by audience vote). Help the Rebellion find the ultimate comedy weapon. Your vote could save our world-AND OUR FUTURE!!! Hosted by Chuck Cuckley and VS-13, aka Andrew Barlow & Max Bank (with special surprise guests!) (supported by The Squirrel NYC)” Cost: $13.55+, get tkts here.
“Groovy Ghoulies Secret Speakeasy“ 8 p.m. The Loft at Prince Street, 177 Prince Street, Manhattan “See 16mm short spooky/funky films and more! Enjoy actual scary antiques you can virtually handle and get demonstrated! 16mm short movie & music fest & party! Frankenstein, Dracula, & More Also, early 1900’s Vaudeville and Jazz, stunt and circus.” Cost: “$10 to help the Museum :)” get tkts here.
Monday October 9th, 2023, Happy Columbus Day, Indigenous People’s Day NYC! “Hocus Pocus Trivia” 7:30 p.m. Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails, 367 3rd Avenue, Manhattan “Get ready for a magical night of Hocus Pocus Trivia, where we’ll test your knowledge on all things witchy and wonderful…’I put a spell on you and now you’re mine!’ We’ll be lighting the black flame candle…Trivia will include questions on Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2.” Cost: Free! But watch for minimums. For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Drag Bingo With Sparkle Monster” 9 p.m. Moxy NYC Chelsea, 105 West 28th Street, Manhattan “Don’t miss this bingo experience chock full of music, mayhem, and marvelous prizes including a FREE night at Moxy Chelsea!” Cost: Free! (But watch out for extra costs). For more info and to get tkts, go here.
The “Voyage” Floral Show is on at Hudson Yards thru Sunday October 15th, 2023.
From the Queens Public Library…”Enjoy the latest free digital music, Great Courses, videos, and magazines this holiday. Use your Queens Public Library card to access digital content so you can read The New Yorker magazine, watch Oppenheimer: The Real Story, learn about the history of ancient people, and listen to your favorite Halloween songs.
Recommended Playlist on Freegal Music+: Spooky Season
Get into the October spirit with this playlist of spooky, atmospheric music from Ozzy Osbourne, Missy Elliot, Michael Jackson and many others! Listen Now.
Freegal Music+ has some of the music world’s biggest albums: Adele’s 25, Megan Trainor’s Thank You, and classic albums by Michael Jackson, David Bowie, and Elvis Presley.
The documentary covers J. Robert Oppenheimer’s contribution to nuclear physics as a professor and leader of the Los Alamos Laboratory, where the atomic bomb was developed and tested. If you enjoyed the recent film, this documentary can provide more context and depth. Sign up free for Hoopla here. Watch Oppenheimer: The Real Story here after you have signed up.”
See Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Peter O’Toole in Dylan Thomas’ ‘UNDER MILK WOOD'” here.
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Please note that all NYC events were available @ time of publication.
Sorry for wonky formatting as well.
Please feel free to contact The Cheap Chick in the City if you have a NYC event suggestion and/or if you’re an individual or org with a free or cheap NYC event you’d like me to highlight.
The Cheap Chick in the City is also available for special personalized messages etc. tips, advice, and ideas/suggestions via the Cameo app.
Editor’s Note: Sorry NYC, the Cheap Chick in the City has been MIA; she has been busy the past few weeks and neglected this website, but look for new cheap and free NYC events this weekend!
Editor’s Note: Hi NYC, welcome back to my old friends and to all who found the Cheap Chick in the City via my appearance on #The Rehearsal with Nathan Fielder!
Be sure to follow the Cheap Chick in the City on Twitter via @cheapchicknyc for everything cheap and free NYC, inc Twitter-only NYC events and info.
If you want to support the Cheap Chick in the City website, buy me a cup of coffee, or a glass of orange juice no pulp 😉 you can Venmo me via @Patricia-Couture-3, every little bit helps, thanks!
Things are still crazy, so not sure exactly when I may start publishing weekly events again, but will keep you posted 🙂
Happy Yom Kippur 2023 to all of my Jewish friends celebrating the holiday + Happy Hispanic Heritage Month 2023, which isstill ongoing!(And the Cheap Chick in the City can’t believe it’s already Fall!)
Watch out for the rain; TheCheap Chick in the City has already noticed NYC events being canceled ahead of the rain.
And now on to this weekend’s cheap and free NYC events:
Saturday September 23rd, 2023 “Autumn Bird ID Hike” 8 a.m. High Rock Gate in High Rock Park, Staten Island “Celebrate the first day of fall on a leisurely-paced hike through the wetlands and woodlands of High Rock Park in search of waterfowl, warblers, raptors, and other birds that we may come across.” Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Estuary Day” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oakland Lake in Alley Pond Park, 46th Ave and Cloverdale Blvd, Queens “Join the Friends of Alley Pond Park for the 2nd Annual Estuary Day Celebration in Alley Pond Park (at Oakland Lake + Bell Field) for a family day that you do not want to miss! We have a broad range of programs to offer this year, including canoeing with the Urban Park Rangers, fun and games with NYC Parks, an Alley Pond Environmental Center presentation of animals and their programs, multiple partners presenting nature tours of Oakland Lake and the wildflower meadow, an introduction to birding, the use of iNaturalist to record your observations (Please register for an iNaturalist account on your phone prior), presentations by environmental and park groups, and other government agencies to support educational efforts for our wetlands and the Alley Creek.
Come meet many like-minded people who love our local parks! Handouts, giveaways, prizes and gifts (first come, first serve) will be available to make the day that much more fun! Join us at 10 AM to register and learn the schedule for the day’s events. Our celebration ends at 2PM.” Cot: Free!
“Field Guide: Harvest Fire Feast” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens “Let us celebrate another close of summer. Allow deep gratitude to flow for each plant who grew under the attentive sun’s rays.
Let us join around the fire to cook experimental meals together and have a fire feast. Pre-Registration Required • 20 Participants • All Ages Welcome “ Cot: Free! Gt tkts here.
“Outdoor Watercolor Workshop for Adults with Francis Hsueh” 11 a.m. Inwood Hill Park, Seaman Avenue, Manhattan “Join local artist Francis Hsueh for a free outdoor watercolor painting workshop. Learn new techniques while taking in the beautiful scenery of Inwood Hill Park. Space is limited; RSVP is required. The workshop location is the small lawn next to Gaelic Field, overlooking the water. Chairs and water are provided, but you must bring your own painting supplies (see below).” Cot: Free! For more info and to get tkt, go here.
“What Is a Print?” 11 a.m. Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Prints and Photographs Study Room, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Manhattan “Join Print Department staff for an introduction to the principles of prints. Using selections from the NYPL’s collection, you will discover what constitutes a print, how they are made, and how to visually engage with these objects. Participants will also learn more about the contents of NYPL’s extensive Print Collection, and how to make an appointment in the department’s reading room for research or viewing objects.
This session is the first in a series exploring the Print Collection at the NYPL.” Cot: Free! Get tkts here.
“44th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair” 12 to 4 p.m. El Jardin del Paraiso, 710 East 5th Street, between Avenues C & D), Manhattan “Join GreenThumb community gardeners in celebrating the start of fall with a fun-filled day of activities for all inc
Microgreens Workshop: Learn how to grow greens for your salad on your windowsill
Greening Partner Tabling: Organizations will be on-site to answer questions and share information about their programming.”
There is also music, games, and crafts today.”
Cot: Free!
“The best Black Food Co-ops“ 12 to 5 p.m. 1360 Fulton Street, BK “RiseBoro and the Central Brooklyn Food Coop Celebrates the vibrant culture of food and cooperative practices of the Black Central Brooklyn Community. Live from what is known as Planet Brooklyn, this dynamic event promotes the vision of the Central Brooklyn Food Coop, a Black-owned market and member-owned cooperative, and numerous worker-owned food businesses, while delving into the history of Black-owned cooperatives in Brooklyn, the presence and power of culture, and the belief in the right to quality food, justice, and freedom-within the backdrop of music, art, and community connection.” Cot: Free! Get tkts here.
Watson Adventures’ Munch Around the Village Scavenger Hunt” 12 p.m. Father Demo Square, Bleecker St & 6th Ave, Manhattan “IF YOU LITERALLY HUNGER FOR ADVENTURE……this is the scavenger hunt for you! Nosh your way through the gooey, chewy center of New York City, better known as Greenwich Village. You’ll discover the neighborhood’s best restaurants, cafés, bars, and food shops—all while tackling tricky questions and collecting delectable treats. Starring: cannolis, paratha, pizza, exotic cheeses, chocolate, croissants, gelato, kebabs, and more. Cot: $24, for more info and tkts, go here.
“Lower East Side Community Gardens Tour” 1 p.m. Avenue A and St. Marks Place in Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan “Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk around the Lower East Side as we learn about the history of community gardens in NYC and visit some of the gardens to celebrate the 44th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Festival.” Cot: Free!
“The Cuban Missile Crisis“ 1 p.m. Online NYMAS presets Max Hastings Independent Military Historian about this historic event. Cot: Free! Get tkts here.
“Sylvia Scarlett” 1 p.m. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, Queens “Dir. George Cukor. 1935, 90 mins. 35mm. With Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Brian Aherne, Edmund Gwenn, Natalie Haley. Cukor and Hepburn’s passion project, made soon after the industry-transforming enforcement of Hollywood’s Production Code, was considered scandalous in its day, roundly rejected by audiences and critics for its devil-may-care attitude towards gender and sexuality. Today, this alternately comedic and dramatic tale of a young French woman (Hepburn) who dresses up as a boy to hide out in London with her embezzler father (Gwenn) and ends up hitching her wagon to a crafty conman (Grant), is now a cult favorite. Hepburn is mesmerizing in the lead role. And though Time magazine meant it as an insult when its critic snidely declared, “Sylvia Scarlett reveals the interesting fact that Katharine Hepburn is better looking as a boy than a woman,” the sensuality of Hepburn’s performance and its effect on her co-stars, male and female, remains one of the film’s great charms and surprises.” Cot: $15, get tkts here.
“Mark Morris Dance Group” 2 p.m. Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, BK “Presented by Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) returns to Brooklyn Park Bridge, for a special, outdoor performance and an all-ages family-friendly workshop…Their performance repertoire will include Water, Dancing Honeymoon, and Greek to Me, among others.
“‘Comfort of Time Through Love’: Art Opening for Jahyun Seo” 2 p.m. Mulberry Street Library, Community Room, LL2, 10 Jersey Street, Manhattan “Join artist Jahyun Seo in launching her community showcase here at the Library. This showcase runs from September 18 through December 26.
This event will take place in person in the Mulberry Street Library’s community room. Please note that this location does not currently have a public restroom.” Cot: Free!
“Moon Festival“ 2 p.m. The Shops at Skyview, 40-23 College Point Blvd., Flushing, Queens “Moon Cake DIY, food tasting and cultural performance.” Cot: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Musical Creation Based on Chilean Folklore: Works of Carlos Isamitt Alarcón” 2 p.m. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts – Bruno Walter Auditorium, “Enter via 111 Amsterdam Ave. between West 64th and 65th Street” “In this hybrid lecture/performance, the musicologist Freddy Chávez Cancino will be joined by pianist Elizabeth Mendieta and vocalists Belem Abraham and Claudia Leyton. They will share musical examples from Isamitt’s folkloric collections and discuss how these materials became the basis for new pedagogies of visual and musical arts, and for the creation of innovative musical works.” Cot: Free! For more info and to get tkt, go here.
“One-Wall Photo Show: The Fruit and Vegetable Stand by David Van Biema” 3 p.m. Hudson Park Library, 66 Leroy Street, Manhattan “A small photography exhibition by a Greenwich Village resident and friend of the library, David Van Biema.
Join us for a walk-through of the show and talk about the project.” Cot: Free!
“New York State of Mind SuperHero Festival 2023” 6 p.m. Evergreen Park, vicinity of 60th Place and St. Felix Avenue, Ridgewood, Queens “SuperHero Carnival (Inside Evergreen Park)
See your favorite Marvel, DC, Anime, Sci Fi and Fantasy Heroes, Heroines and Villians such as Batman, Spider Man, Sailor Moon, Darth Vader and Daenerys Targayeran
Play character themed games for prizes.
NYSoM Street Arcade (On The Street, St Felix Ave Btwn 60th Place And 60th Lane)
Meet classic video game legends including Super Mario Brothers, Mega Man, Mortal Kombat and more.
“Slavic Soul Party” 7 p.m. Flushing Town Hall, 13735 Northern Blvd, Flushing, Queen “Join us at Flushing Town Hall for an electrifying evening of music with Slavic Soul Party! This nine-piece brass band will have you grooving to their unique blend of Fiery Balkan brass, irresistible beats, Roma (Gypsy) accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops. Hailed as NYC’s official #1 brass band for BalkanSoul GypsyFunk, Slavic Soul Party! transforms the sounds of New York life through a Balkan brass filter, creating fresh music that reflects themes of immigration, integration, and ingenuity.” Cot: $20, for more info and to get tkts go here.
Today is “Community Day” at The National Arts Club, starting at 10 a.m.
Saturday September 23rd, 2023and Sunday, September 24th, 2023 “Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Industry City“ 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Industry City, 220 36th Street, BK “The second annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Industry City’s courtyard 1/2 happens on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy a day of shopping from various Latin vendors. There will be a variety of gifts and novelties available, handmade from different Latin American countries and American culture, from jewelry to handmade bags and clothes.” Cot: Free! Pay for various things.
“Summer on the Hudson: Mischief Everywhere You Look – A Playful Site-Specific Dance Performance by General Mischief” 6 p.m. Solstice Bench in Riverside Park South, Manhattan “General Mischief Dance Theater brings an afternoon of joyful dancing to the park, featuring exciting musical collaborations with TAIKOPROJECT, the 41street Ensemble, and Hodi Maputo Afro Swing. The performance route is fully stroller and wheelchair accessible.” Cot: Free!
“Nothin But Anthems: One Night Only in BK” 10:30 p.m. BOHEMIA160 North 12th Street, Brooklyn “The NBA tour continues with a fall kick-off! Join us for an intimate vibe of HITS at the all-new Bohemia in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Celebrating Virgo and Libra birthdays.” Cot: $24.77, (inc fes), for more info and to get tkts, go here.
Sunday, September 24th, 2023–Happy Yom Kippur NYC! “Freshwater Fishing” 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Parking Lot in Clove Lakes Park, Clove Road and Park Drive, Staten Island “Want to go fishing but don’t know how or where to start? Join our Urban Park Rangers for free lessons! Learn how to properly use a fishing rod. Our experienced Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our waterways. All equipment will be provided. Ages 8 and older.” Cot: Free!
“Nature’s Impression Silk Painting Workshop with Janice Patrignani” 10 a.m. Greenbelt Nature Center700 Rockland Ave, Staten Island “Participants will highlight the lush flora and fauna of our local terrain using impressionistic painting techniques. By using loose quick brush strokes to create a sense of flickering light and movement, they will paint a picture of nature to keep for themselves and also contribute to a silk mural that will be displayed at the Greenbelt Nature Center.
This project is made possible by a DCLA Art Fund Grant from Staten Island Arts, with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.” Cot: Free! For info and to get tkts, go here.
“Nature’s Workshop: Ephemeral and Environmental Nature Art” 10 a.m. Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South in Forest Park, Queens “Learn more about the concept of ephemeral art in nature. Create your own short-lived works of art using all aspects of the natural world and the park. This program is ideal for anyone who appreciates art, nature or both.” Cot: Free!
“Sawmill Creek Marsh Plug Planting“ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Edward Curry Ave and Gulf Ave in Saw Mill Creek Marsh, Staten Island “Join us the Stewardship Team as we restore the saltwater marsh in Saw Mill Creek with a volunteer plug planting! Urban wetlands provide a variety of benefits including improved water quality and stormwater retention. They also serve as critical habitat for native wildlife! Please note, volunteers should dress in clothes that can get dirty and close-toed shoes. We also encourage volunteers to bring their own water bottles. Space is limited and registration is required. A chaperone must accompany volunteers under 18.” Cot: Free! Get tkts here.
“Tycoon Dog Concert” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Old Bandshell Lawn in Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan “Tycoon Dog is a seven-piece band that makes fun, family-friendly music touching on rock, blues, reggae, funk, soul, pop, hillbilly country and other vibes. Live and on the radio, they’ve thrilled audiences of all ages throughout the US for over 25 years.
Mark the date and enjoy two sets of FREE musical goodness with plenty of room to frolic, groove, or just relax comfortably with your friends and neighbors.” Cot: Free!
“2nd Annual Rockaway Dog Parade” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beach 108th Street Roller Rink in Rockaway Beach Boardwalk, Queens “Bring your furry friend dressed in a doggy costume for the 2nd Annual Dog Parade. You and your pet will meet at 10:00am around the grassy area at Beach 108 and the Hockey rink to get their parade badge and goodie bag then at 11:00am the Parade kicks off walking to Beach 95th Ave.
Dogs must be leashed while on Boardwalk and Park facilities. Clean up after your dog. May not obstruct other boardwalk uses.” Cot: Free!
“Autumn Equinox Collective Exhale with The Brujas of Brooklyn” 12 p.m. 670 Lafayette Avenue, BK “Join the Brujas of Brooklyn and take a collective exhale into the new season. On Sunday, September 24th, for the Sunday installation of the 2023 Brooklyn Brujeria Festival at Von King Park, we’ll gather for the Autumn Equinox, the official start of the Fall season in the Northern Hemisphere. Through guided breathwork and meditation, we’ll tap into the energies of balance that the equinox offers. Being centered helps us to take inventory of what must be left in the previous season and what we’ll take as we prepare to hibernate for winter. The collective exhale will help us slow down and sit with the lessons fall has to offer us.” Cot: “$25 Suggested Workshop Exchange // Pre-Registration Recommended,” get tkts here.
“MOMO CRAWL 2023” 12 to 5 p.m. Diversity Plaza, Queens “30+ immigrant owned restaurants and food trucks.” Cot: ? but get passport here.
“A Jim Henson Birthday Celebration: Jimmy Dean & Rowlf’s 60th Anniversary” 1 p.m. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, Queens “In 1963, The Jimmy Dean Show premiered on ABC-TV and a new comedy team was born: Jimmy Dean and his “hound dog buddy” Rowlf (performed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz). Originally designed by Henson and built by Don Salhlin for a Purina Dog Food commercial, Rowlf made weekly appearances alongside Jimmy Dean throughout the show’s three season run, eventually garnering more fan mail than the popular country singer and becoming the first major Muppet star on network television. We’ll celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rowlf’s Jimmy Dean Show debut with a brand-new compilation of clips from the show, including some rare commercials featuring Jimmy and Rowlf.
“Nature’s Workshop: Natural Dyes Workshop” 1 p.m. Crotona Nature Center in Crotona Park, Crotona Park East and Charlotte Street, Bronx “The art of tie dying has been used since the earliest century in Asia from dying silk and hemp. Join the Urban Park Rangers in making and using natural dyes from berries, fruits, and roots.” Cot: Free!
“Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze” 1 to 4 p.m. Pier I in Riverside Park South, West 70th Street, Manhattan “The Amateur Astronomers Association help us observe sunspots and solar prominences through safe telescopes.” Cot: Free!
“Special Sunday Matinée Movie: Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001)” 1:15 p.m. Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Avenue, Manhattan “Spend an afternoon with us… and Double JUDY as Judy Davis dazzles as Judy Garland!
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001; 170mins.) Dir: Robert Allan Ackerman. This two part miniseries chronicles Garland’s life from her first public performance in 1924 until her death in 1969.
Starring Judy Davis, Tammy Blanchard.” Cot: Free!
“AFRO DOMINICANO Concert“ 3 p.m. Central (Queens) Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens “The funk-fusion combo Afro Dominicano infuses their songs with Afro-Caribbean soul: a blend of traditional roots music from the Dominican Republic, including perico ripiao, palo, merengue and bachata, with afro-beat, reggae, calypso, samba, funk, punk rock and other diverse rhythms. The group’s mix of harmonious vocals, accordion, guitar, traditional percussion and electric bass makes this a high-energy performance not to be missed! Afro Dominicano has performed in numerous venues in New York, including Lincoln Center and United Palace Theater, among others. The group features band leader/vocalist/accordionist Adriano Brito, vocalist Rafael Rodríguez on guira, vocalist Kelvin Ventura on second guitar, Jose Baez on tambura and bongos, lead guitarist Frankelyn “El Dolor” Hernandez, Marco Mento on drums, and vocalist Jose “Cito” Cardenas on bass.” Cost: Free! Get tkts here.
“Kaleidoscope Summer Performance” 3 to 6 p.m. Garibaldi Plaza in Washington Square Park. Manhattan “Come and join us for an unforgettable experience as our young dancers show their skills and passion for folk dance of different nationalities!” Cot: Free!
“Berman’s March at Rooftop Films“ Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Industry City, Courtyard 5/651 35th Street Brooklyn “Charlie travels a changing American landscape to reunite with his old friends. When he arrives, he finds them somewhat changed as well.” Cot: Free! For more info and tkts, go here.
Sunday and Monday–Yom Kippur NYC 2023 Park Slope Jewish Center services etc. inc online option
“Where to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in New York City this year.”
“Where to order Yom Kippur break-fast meals in NYC in 2023.”
“Yom Kippur Delights: Break the fast on Yom Kippur with a delicious spread from Grand Central Terminal. Explore kosher options at Bien Cuit, Eli Zabar’s, and Murray’s Cheese in the Grand Central Market, and treat yourself to traditional pastries from Zaro’s Family Bakery and Bourke Street Bakery.” (GCP)
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