The best free things to do in NYC today
And yes, the best free things to do in NYC today—think concerts and comedy shows—are actually worth your time
Don’t scoff, jaded New Yorker—there are a lot of free things to do in NYC today. We understand: When you live in one of the most expensive cities in America, it’s hard to imagine how anything in this town could be gratis. But guess what? Every event on this list is free, and actually awesome! That’s right, we found the best concerts, free art exhibitions, comedy shows, cultural celebrations and events happening in NYC parks, so you can have the time of your life without paying a dime. Whether you’re looking for free date ideas or something to do with visiting relatives, we got you.
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Best free things to do in NYC today
Comedy Show at Alligator Lounge
Sean Donnelly, Steve O’Brien, Kevin McCaffrey and Robert Dean pass the mic while hosting a weekly stand-up show, during which the venue provides its guests with free pizza.
Read moreThe Dump! Open Mic Storytelling Show
The Creek and the Cave gives you eight minutes to rid yourself of some of your most ghastly memories at this cathartic storytelling event. With no prompts or judges, you can finally share your secret tales of summer camp heartbreak and music festival STDs among tipsy friends and fellow shameless storytellers.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Trivia
Sunnydale survivors unite! Test your knowledge of the Watchers' Council, demonology and bunnies at this trivia battle covering all 144 episodes of one of TV's most legendary series. Register a team of up to four scoobies online, slip into your leather pants and pack your holy water: you're going to have some fierce competition.
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Mean Girls Trivia
Register a team of up to four plastics for this cut-throat trivia showdown, based on the definitive teen movie of the millennial generation. You’ll have to tackle questions about sweatpants on Mondays, whether butter is a carb and what Janis Ian’s wig is made of. Wear your most expensive hoop earrings, or your mathletes letterman jacket.
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New York Gypsy Festival
Tradition and whimsy joyously collide during this celebratory series, which showcases performances by musical nomads around the globe. Strap on your dancing shoes and enjoy mellifluous artists such as Turkish clarinet master Hüsnü Şenlendirici, the electric Hungarian folk fiddlers of Söndörgő and a wild night of live music and belly dancing with the Brooklyn Oryantal Parti.
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Oktoberfest at Bierhaus NYC
Oktoberfest technically ends on October 16, but there are two extra weeks of suds-soaked festivities at this midtown beer hall, including keg tapping with special guests and its annual bratwurst-eating championship. In addition to the wieners, find slow-roasted pork shank, sauerkraut and soft pretzels imported from Germany. The salty snacks will complement five Hofbräu drafts, like Dunkel and Hefe Weizen all of which can be ordered two liters at a time in “Das Boot.”
Read moreBackFat Variety
Emily Winter and Janet Manley host this monthly variety comedy show featuring acts from Late Night with Seth Meyers, Inside Amy Schumer, The Onion, Vice and MTV. This month’s edition features Hari Kondabolu, Anna Drezen, Ben Wasserman and more.
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An app called Gabbermap usually gives away free lunch or something in NYC every Friday
This is the link to the thread on the app where its all posted:https://bnc.lt/Jt4k/3zp4Wxg15t
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Had a great time. You can walk from gallery to gallery and feel welcome.