Free events in NYC
Explore free day parties, music, and community gatherings all across New York City.
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3 spots availableHey there, looking for some fun without opening your wallet? You've come to the right place. From Hip Hop & R&B Bingo @ Native Harlem in uptown Manhattan to VIBES ON THE WATER TACO TUESDAY out in Queens, there are plenty of free ways to experience the city. You can even catch Summer Sampler: Playlist! Dance Fusion in The Bronx. Get out and enjoy what NYC has to offer for free.
Gbedu Galore (9/25) NYC Party
Gbedu Galore is your go-to for a night packed with Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, and Hip-Hop vibes at a sleek Midtown spot. Expect a fashionable crowd and a mix of global Black sounds tha...
View detailsJust4Fun
Just4Fun is a Brooklyn night that brings together young Black professionals vibing to Afrobeats, Hip Hop, Amapiano, Dancehall, Soca, and R&B. The music is curated by Vic B and friends, crea...
View detailsAfrobeat Nights NYC
Afrobeat Nights NYC is your go-to for a late-night dive into Afrobeats, Amapiano, and dancehall vibes at a Brooklyn spot that knows its culture. Expect a global soundscape that keeps the en...
View detailsLegacy at Risk: Protecting Black Property and Wealth in Brooklyn
This is a community gathering focused on protecting Black property and wealth in Brooklyn, hosted by Black Tax. It's a space to connect and discuss ways to keep resources within the communi...
View detailsRossana Rosado: Bronx Attitude - Book Signing and Reading
Spend a thoughtful afternoon with Rossana Rosado, a powerful voice from the Bronx, as she shares her story and insights in a book signing and reading. This is a space for real conversation...
View details50th Anniversary El Grito de Lares Community Street Fair
This street fair in the Bronx marks 50 years of honoring El Grito de Lares, a key moment in Puerto Rican history, with community, culture, and celebration rooted in Puerto Rican heritage.
View detailsYou Have Constitutional Rights: A Social Justice Book Club
This book club focuses on social justice topics, creating a space for thoughtful discussion and community connection in Queens.
View detailsDJ SWISHA, Deo'Jorge, Maddylane, Karl Blanchard, Will Buck | Dead Letter No.9
This Brooklyn night brings a lineup of DJs rooted in underground club culture, blending house, juke, footwork, and Afro house with a global edge. Expect a rhythm-driven night that moves thr...
View detailsThe Pagne Party “The Party so pretty that it hurts” @ Champagne Problems
The Pagne Party is a grown and sexy night out at Champagne Problems with a curated soundtrack of R&B, afrobeats, hip-hop, dancehall, and amapiano. It’s a stylish, intimate vibe for folks wh...
View detailsThe Morning After | NYC Brunch & Day Party
This is a smooth Sunday brunch and day party with classic R&B vibes and cocktails, drawing NYC's grown and sexy crowd. It's a chill spot to unwind and connect over soulful sounds.
View details2000s Hip Hop & R&B Trivia
This trivia night at Sweet Catch BK is all about the biggest 2000s hip-hop and R&B hits, perfect for anyone who grew up on that era's soundtrack and wants to vibe with friends over some fri...
View detailsThe Admin Coworking Session: Brooklyn
An afternoon coworking session for Black admin and creative pros to connect and collaborate in Brooklyn. It’s low-key but a solid way to build community and get work done.
View detailsDate Nite: Vinyl Happy Hour
This midweek vinyl night at Sleepwalk is all about vintage grooves and global beats, with DJs spinning rare finds to keep the vibe chill and soulful. It's a laid-back spot to connect over m...
View detailsMorrisania Band: Autumn Soul Party at The Artist
Morrisania Band brings live soul, R&B, and funk to The Artist on City Island for a laid-back autumn night with real groove and good vibes.
View detailsAlectric Sessions: For Music Producers
Alectric Sessions offers a chance for aspiring music producers to learn from industry pros in the Bronx, focusing on hip-hop and rap production skills.
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