Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best free things to do in New York City on Friday night, Sep 11: 8 picks, refreshed weekly.
8 picks · checked Sep 7
Lower Manhattan skyline, Financial District, ManhattanKing of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwin beams from 88 searchlights rise miles over Lower Manhattan for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 — visible across all five boroughs, dusk to dawn.
Lower Manhattan skyline, Financial District, ManhattanKing of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwin beams from 88 searchlights rise miles over Lower Manhattan for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 — visible across all five boroughs, dusk to dawn.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanThe American Symphony Orchestra closes Bryant Park's Picnic Performances with a free lawn concert marking 25 years since 9/11 — bring a blanket.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanThe American Symphony Orchestra closes Bryant Park's Picnic Performances with a free lawn concert marking 25 years since 9/11 — bring a blanket.
Green-Wood Cemetery, Sunset Park, BrooklynGreen-Wood's free 25th-anniversary gathering: words of remembrance and live music from sunset on a hilltop with a clear view of the Tribute in Light.
Green-Wood Cemetery, Sunset Park, BrooklynGreen-Wood's free 25th-anniversary gathering: words of remembrance and live music from sunset on a hilltop with a clear view of the Tribute in Light.
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground, Van Cortlandt Park, BronxVan Cortlandt Park Alliance opens its fall outdoor movie season on the Parade Ground with a free screening of Babe. Music and movie-themed crafts start at 5:30 p.m., with the film at last light.
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground, Van Cortlandt Park, BronxVan Cortlandt Park Alliance opens its fall outdoor movie season on the Parade Ground with a free screening of Babe. Music and movie-themed crafts start at 5:30 p.m., with the film at last light.
The Museum of Modern Art, Midtown, ManhattanMoMA's free Friday evening for New York State residents — and the last evening chance to see Frida and Diego: The Last Dream before it closes September 12.
The Museum of Modern Art, Midtown, ManhattanMoMA's free Friday evening for New York State residents — and the last evening chance to see Frida and Diego: The Last Dream before it closes September 12.
West Harlem Piers Park, West Harlem, ManhattanThe Jazz Foundation of America brings Marcus Persiani & Trio Cachimbo to the Hudson for a free 75-minute sunset set. West Harlem Piers, no ticket needed.
West Harlem Piers Park, West Harlem, ManhattanThe Jazz Foundation of America brings Marcus Persiani & Trio Cachimbo to the Hudson for a free 75-minute sunset set. West Harlem Piers, no ticket needed.
Calvert Vaux Park: Calvert Vaux Park, BrooklynDHSgov · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsBrooklyn's Calvert Vaux Park opens for an extended day of remembrance and reflection.
Calvert Vaux Park: Calvert Vaux Park, BrooklynDHSgov · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsBrooklyn's Calvert Vaux Park opens for an extended day of remembrance and reflection.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLeon Botstein opens the ASO's 65th season in Bryant Park with Copland's Fanfare and Mahler's Tenth Adagio — a free 9/11 memorial program, no tickets.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLeon Botstein opens the ASO's 65th season in Bryant Park with Copland's Fanfare and Mahler's Tenth Adagio — a free 9/11 memorial program, no tickets.
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