Free Events in New York City

Areaware Studio Founder Discusses His Craft & Career

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 · All day

Art

Join designer Noel Wiggins, co-founder and president of Areaware, for an insightful talk about his craft and career. Discover how he fused artistic sensibility with business acumen to build Areaware and spotlight emerging designers.

Citizen Journalism; Reflect. Reimagine. Resist.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

726 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10003

Workshop

Hands-on NYU workshop guiding participants through citizen journalism from pitch to publish, focused on low-budget, iPhone-based filmmaking.

New York Summer Role Information Session (remote)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Workshop

NYU information session (remote) for prospective Summer Assistant and Program Assistant applicants, covering mission, role responsibilities, policies, financial aid impact, and training requirements.

BFA Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 · All day

NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions

Art

At 34 Stuyvesant Street, NYC, the BFA Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition unveils fresh, student-made works across painting, sculpture, and media—an intimate window into New York’s vibrant, rising voices in contemporary art.

Vinyasa Yoga with Brian Liem

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 5:30 AM

Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life

Wellness

Flow through sun salutations with Brian Liem in New York's Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life, a serene campus studio where mindful Vinyasa blends with a quiet, community-focused atmosphere.

OLAY SKINSURANCE OFFICE, NYC

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 · All day

Various NYC Locations

Festival

OLAY invites you to step inside the Skinsurance Office for a NYC food festival spanning multiple venues. On April 21, 2026, the event runs 12:00 PM–7:00 PM across NYC locations including 45 Grand Street. Experience interactive bites and brand installations in a playful, citywide food celebration.

Infectious Disease Epidemiology Unit Seminar

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 7:00 AM

Hammer Health Sciences Center, 701 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 LL110

Lecture

Academic seminar at Hammer Health Sciences Center featuring Sunil S. Solomon on translating two decades of infectious-disease research into practice for people who inject drugs; talk runs 12:00–1:00 pm in Room 305.

Ground + Align + Flow with Jennifer Brilliant

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 8:30 AM

Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life

Wellness

Participate in Ground + Align + Flow, a yoga-inspired session with Jennifer Brilliant at NYU's Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life.

AMC Community Service Committee Meeting

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 9:00 AM

New York University

Community

At New York University, the AMC Community Service Committee Meeting maps volunteer opportunities—fundraising walks, relief drives, and other service projects that unite administrators and students in meaningful action.

CUIMC Parkinson's Support Group

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 9:00 AM

Community

Online Parkinson's support group by CUIMC for patients and families with educational information and peer support via Zoom; registration required.

Ethics Grand Rounds

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM

Hybrid

Lecture

Ethics Grand Rounds goes hybrid in New York, pairing clinical ethics case discussions with in-person and virtual attendance, a polished forum where medicine meets moral philosophy.

Ophthalmology Research Grand Rounds: Dr. Robin Ali

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM

Roy And Diana Vagelos Education Center, 104 Haven Ave., New York, NY 10032 VEC 201

Lecture

At the Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center, 104 Haven Ave, NY, Ophthalmology Research Grand Rounds features Dr. Robin Ali presenting cutting-edge eye research to a standing-room NYC audience.

Dissent & People’s Solidarity Movements Workshop

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM

105 East 17th Street (event spaces)

Workshop

In New York City's Student Event Space A, this Dissent & People’s Solidarity Movements Workshop dives into dissent and solidarity movements, sparking lively debate, strategic planning, and hands-on collaboration.

An Evening with Maya Kucherskaya

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM

International Affairs Building

Literature

An Evening with Maya Kucherskaya, a prominent Russian writer and scholar, hosted by the Harriman Institute at Columbia University. Moderated by Mark Lipovetsky, the event features insight into Kucherskaya’s acclaimed work through a lively literary discussion in a university setting.

American Religion is...Renewal

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 12:30 PM

Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 The Burke Library

Lecture

An academic lecture in the Shifting Paradigms of American Religion series, featuring Christopher Crawford, Joseph L. Tucker Edmonds, and Kayla Renée Wheeler, moderated by Justine Ellis. Held at The Burke Library (Union Theological Seminary), it explores evolving perspectives on American religion and public life.

The Incompatibilities Between Generative AI and Art

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 1:00 PM

Pulitzer Hall, 2950 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 3rd FL Lecture Hall

Lecture

At Columbia Journalism School's Pulitzer Hall, The Incompatibilities Between Generative AI and Art brings Ted Chiang in dialogue with Denise Cruz for an insightful New York evening on creativity, ethics, and machine authorship.

Exploring Healthcare Careers

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 1:00 PM

Wasserman Center, Presentation Room B

Lecture

An informational session at NYU Wasserman Center exploring careers in healthcare, with insights on paths, skills, and opportunities.

Yoga for Real Life Amy Coombs

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 1:30 PM

Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life

Wellness

Join Amy Coombs for a practical yoga session at NYU's Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life to bring mindful movement into daily life.

Careers in Food: Professional Mixer

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 2:00 PM

Faculty Seminar Room Combined, 364, 105 East 17th Street

Conference

NYU hosts a professional networking mixer exploring careers in the food industry, offering chances to connect with peers and mentors.

Digital Colonialism

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 2:00 PM

CUNY Grad Center, 365 5th Ave

Lecture

An evening lecture at the CUNY Grad Center examining how digital infrastructures reinforce global power imbalances, with researchers tackling data sovereignty, AI governance, and ethical design. Aimed at students and professionals, this talk invites critical perspectives on technology’s colonial legacies and future governance.

Essential Insights: Using Data to Tell Better Stories

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 2:30 PM

Via Zoom

Lecture

Join Fordham's Essential Insights virtual session on using data to tell better stories and ask sharper questions. A practical look at data literacy for professionals across arts, media, and social impact, hosted via Zoom.

Across Languages: New Voices in Korean Poetry

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 2:30 PM

350 Madison AvenueNew York City,NY

Literature

An evening of contemporary Korean poetry read by acclaimed voices Lee Jenny, Yoo Heekyung, Oh Eun, and others, presented by Ugly Duckling Presse and The Korea Society. The program pairs translation and original Korean, offering an intimate, scholarly NYC literary experience in a classic reading format.

M Lin & Weike Wang

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 2:30 PM

McNally Jackson Books

Literature

Two acclaimed authors, M Lin and Weike Wang, headline an in-store reading at McNally Jackson Books in Manhattan. They discuss their latest works and craft, offering insights into character, narrative, and literary voices in an intimate bookstore setting.

Jayne Anne Phillips + Lily King: Small Town Girls

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

Strand Book Store

Literature

A NYC release event at Strand Book Store with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jayne Anne Phillips discussing her new memoir SMALL TOWN, joined by Lily King for a conversation about memory, place, and the craft of memoir.

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