Free events in NYC
Upcoming free events in NYC, without digging through the full calendar.
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Lit City Book Club: Ghalen by Walter Mosley
A chill evening diving into Walter Mosley's latest novel with a group that knows how to keep Black literature alive and relevant. Perfect for anyone who loves thoughtful conversation and Bl...
View detailsMovies in the Park: BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD
Watch the acclaimed film Beasts of the Southern Wild under the stars at Tompkins Square Park. It’s a free community screening that brings a powerful story with deep Black cultural roots to...
View detailsWE Lime: Little Caribbean Night Market
This Caribbean night market on Washington Avenue is a perfect spot to shop local vendors, enjoy island vibes, and connect with the Brooklyn Caribbean community as the sun sets.
View detailsDos Flakos, Camila Valero, Raphael Ernesto, Úrsula | Dead Letter No.9
This night is a deep dive into Latin house and Afro-diasporic rhythms with Dos Flakos leading the charge, backed by a lineup that blends soulful, Latin-infused house and global club sounds....
View detailsCarnival Summer Nights: Free Entry with RSVP at Stafford Room
This Friday night at Stafford Room brings the energy of Caribbean carnival with a free entry vibe if you RSVP and a solid hour of open bar to kick off the night. Expect soca, dancehall, and...
View detailsR&B AFTER DARK
This late-night R&B party at Keybar in Brooklyn sets the mood for lovers with smooth grooves and soulful vibes. It’s a chill spot to unwind and connect over classic and contemporary R&B sou...
View detailsFOODIE RIDE
This morning ride brings together Black women cyclists for a Haitian food-themed community outing at Canarsie Pier. It's a chance to connect over culture and good eats in a laid-back outdoo...
View detailsUnder The Canopy: A Black August Sanctuary of Urban Maroonage
This outdoor gathering in Brooklyn is a deep dive into Black ancestral remembrance and spiritual healing, hosted by the Dominicans Love Haitians Movement. It’s a space for community care an...
View detailsSavor the Islands
This is a vibrant Caribbean festival in Industry City with live music, food vendors, and chef tastings that bring the islands' culture to Brooklyn in a lively outdoor setting.
View detailsSOUTH BEACH SATURDAYS IN QUEENS NY
South Beach Saturdays is the go-to spot in Queens for a mix of hip-hop, reggae, and reggaeton vibes with a lively crowd and a club atmosphere.
View detailsAfrobeat Nights NYC
Afrobeat Nights NYC at The Sultan Room is your go-to for a late-night dive into Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afrohouse, Gqom, and Dancehall. It’s a vibrant Brooklyn spot where the music and culture...
View detailsIn My Feelings RNB Wins Again: Summer Finale
This is a late-night R&B party moving to a new Brooklyn spot for a one-time summer sendoff. Expect smooth vibes and a crowd that knows their slow jams.
View detailsBaddies Run Summer: Free Entry with RSVP at OOO
Baddies Run Summer at OOO is a late-night hip-hop party with free entry if you RSVP, perfect for a Saturday night out with good vibes and complimentary drinks.
View detailsSoulful Sundays: R&B & Rosé at Panda NYC
Soulful Sundays at Panda Harlem is a laid-back afternoon vibe mixing R&B, hip hop, and Caribbean sounds with rosé flowing. It’s the kind of spot to unwind with friends and soak in good musi...
View detailsRNB BY THE BEACH
This is a laid-back R&B night by the beach in Brooklyn, perfect for chilling with smooth tunes as the sun sets. Expect a vibe that’s all about good music and easygoing energy.
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