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  • Free Build Series Celebrity Interviews for October 2018

    The Build Series in a series of online interviews recorded at the AOL Build studio in Manhattan (692 Broadway, at the corner of Broadway and 4th Street). Free audience tickets are available. See our Celebrity Interviews with AOL Build Series page for more information about attending these sessions.

    Featured upcoming Build Series interviews are listed below. Please visit the Build Series website to request tickets.

    Upcoming Build Series Interviews:

    • October 9 Tom Payne (“The Walking Dead”)
    • October 10 Justine Bateman
    • October 10 KT Tunstall
    • October 11 Rory Kennedy
    • October 12 Rick Ness, Parker Schnabel, Tony Beets (“Gold Rush”)
    • October 12 Condola Rashad
    • October 16 Nathan Fillion
    • October 16 Dale Earnhardt Jr

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  • New York Philharmonic Free Fridays 2018/2019

    The New York Philharmonic is giving away a limited number of free tickets to people ages 13 through 26. The free tickets are for select Friday Philharmonic concerts.

    The free tickets are available online, on a first-come-first-served basis, beginning at noon on the Monday before each Philharmonic Free Fridays concert.

    The New York Philharmonic performs at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall.

    There’s a limit of one ticket per person. The tickets can be picket up from the David Geffen Hall box office on the day of the concert, up to 45 minutes before the concert begins.

    A list of available concerts is provided at the Philharmonic’s Free Fridays page.

     

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  • Open Access to 140+ Sites Free During Open House New York, Oct 12 -14, 2018

    Open House New York returns October 12 – 14, 2018!

    During this city-wide event, over 140 sites are opened for free access, without reservations and many additional sites are available with a reservation. For the sites that do require a reservation, there is a $5 reservation fee.

    Take a look at the list of available sites at Open House New York’s website. The list can be filtered by borough and type of site.

     

  • Open House New York

    One October weekend each year, hundreds of New York City sites that are normally off-limits to the public open their doors for Open House New York.

    The 2018 dates for Open House New York are October 12th through 14th.

    Some of the sites provide free public access and can be visited at any time during their specified hours for the event. Some sites and tours require reservations. The sites and tours that require a reservation charge a $5 fee. Once the participating sites have been announced, you’ll be able to make your reservations online.

    The list of participating sites is not usually listed until October. Check the Open House New York website for updates.

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  • Free Today Show Carrie Underwood Concert Sept 14

    Carrie Underwood – Today Citi Concert Series – September 14, 2018

    Carrie Underwood is performing for the Today Show’s Citi Concert Series Friday, September 14, 2018. The concert is part of the morning show broadcast.

    This Today concert will be held at the Today Show Plaza at Rockefeller Center. The plaza is on 48th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues.


    Admission is free and on a first-come-first-served basis. The concerts are very popular and the Today Show Plaza fills up fast on mornings when there’s a concert. The show suggests that people arrive by 5:00 a.m. to get a good spot. Performances usually run from 8:00 to 9:00 a..m.

    A limited number of Fan Passes are distributed via a digital lottery system.

    Register now for a chance to receive a Fan Pass, giving you and one guest priority access to the show.

    Read our Today Show Concerts post and visit the Today concerts FAQ for more information about attending concerts.

     

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  • Free Annual Bryant Park Square Dance

    The 2018 edition of the annual Bryant Park Square Dance happens Friday, September 21, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..

    Enjoy an evening of live music, square dancing, cornhole, trick-roping lessons, and more.

    There will be a free bag check available for those who want to join in on the dancing fun.

    Beer, wine, and food (curated by Hester Street Fair) will be available for purchase.

    Visit the Bryant Park website for details.

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  • Free Short Film Fests at Scandinavia House

    In celebration of Iceland’s 100 years of sovereignty and independence, Scandinavia House is screening a series of documentaries, film features, and shorts by Icelandic filmmakers. The two events listed below are free to attend. Visit the Scandinavia House website for a full list of film events.

    ICELAND IN NEW YORK
    WED—OCTOBER 24—7 PM, free
    Scandinavia House presents screenings of short films by three NYC-based emerging Icelandic filmmakers and ASF Fellows: Thick Skin by Erlendur Sceinsson; See Ya /Sjáumst by Brúsi Ólason; and Splinter by Ninna Pálma. Following the films, they will be joined for a panel discussion with Icelandic filmmakers Kári Úlfsson (ASF Fellow 2018), Davíð Már Stefánsson, and Halla Tryggvadottir.

    SHORTFISH FILM FESTIVAL
    FRI—OCTOBER 26—6:30 PM, free
    90 min. In Icelandic with English subtitles.
    The short film division of Iceland’s Stockfish festival, aptly dubbed Shortfish, focuses on highlighting up-and-coming Icelandic filmmakers. The Shortfish screening will feature six short films: Arnbjörn, C-Vítamín, In The Dark Room, Kalí’s Solitude, That’s What Friends Are For, and VAKA.

    Scandinavia House

    Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in American is operated by the American-Scandinavian Foundation and serves as a center for educational and cultural outreach programs about Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

    The structure houses has a gallery, restaurant, and shop, plus performance spaces, halls, and meeting rooms which hosts a variety of films, concerts, lectures, and other events throughout the year.

    Scandinavia House is located at 58 Park Avenue, in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan.

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  • U.S. 2018 Open Free Events

    Free U.S. Open Events:

    The U.S. Open tennis tournament and Fan Week events take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. The following events are all free of charge. The main tournament matches require tickets.

    Visit the US Open website for details.

    August 21 – 24, 2018 – U.S. Open Qualifying Tournament – Watch as 128 men and women players try to play their way into the tournament.

    August 21 – 26, 2018 – Practices – You can watch players practice at the tennis center, free of charge. The U.S. Open website posts the daily practice schedules.

    August 22. 2018 – Queens Day – Including a dedication ceremony for the new Armstrong Stadium, a performance by Wynton Marsalis, and an honorary first match on the Armstrong Stadium court, featuring John and Patrick McEnroe versus James Blake and Michael Chang.

    August 24, 2018 – Media Day – The public can attend Media Day from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Armstrong Stadium on Friday to hear top players field questions from reporters.

    August 24 & 26, 2018 – Legends Matches – These exhibition matches between tennis greats are free to attend this year. On Friday, Aug. 24, former US Open champions Lindsay Davenport and Martina Navratilova will be joined by Michael Chang and Jan Michael-Gambill, while on Sunday, Aug. 26, four US Open winners – Davenport, Navratilova, Tracy Austin and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario – will face off in the Grandstand.

    September 6, 2018 – Community Day – Free admission to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Visitors can watch men’s and women’s doubles action and the mixed doubles competition. You can also see future stars in action in the singles and doubles junior events, as well as the quads and doubles divisions of the wheelchair competition. You’ll be able to walk around the grounds and get access to all of the field courts plus the unreserved sections of Grandstand and Louis Armstrong Stadium. In the evening, you can relax by the South Plaza Fountains outside Arthur Ashe Stadium to watch the two women’s singles semifinals back-to-back, all while enjoying a refreshing drink or a bite to eat.

    Location

    The US Open Tournament is held at the USTA Bille Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in Queens.

    If you’re staying in Manhattan, you can take the subway to Flushing Meadow.

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  • Lars Ulrich of Metalica and Herring & Herring – Free Cooper Union Event

    Photography duo HERRING & HERRING (Dimitri Scheblanov, graduate of The Cooper Union’s School of Art, and Jesper Carlsen) will be in conversation with Metallica’s Lars Ulrich to discuss their collaborative work together, the process of creating art, and more.

    This event is held at the historic Great Hall at the Cooper Union Foundation Building. The event is free and open to the public.

    General public should reserve a space here. Please note seating is on a first come basis; an RSVP does not guarantee admission as these events are generally overbook to ensure a full house.

    This is a great opportunity to attend an interesting event and experience one on NYC’s great historic halls.

    Event: Photography Duo Herring & Herring talk with Metallica’s Lars Ulrich

    Date & Time: Fri, October 19, 2018 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

    Location: The Great Hall at Cooper Union, 7 East 7th Street

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  • Free Author Events at Scandinavia House

    Scandinavia House hosts a series of book events this fall. These These events are free to attend. Copies of the books discussed will be available for purchase and signing.

    Visit the Scandinavia House website for details.

    Scandinavia House Free Book Events

    THE IMPROVISATORE: A NOVEL OF ITALY
    BOOK TALK ON HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN WITH FRANK HUGUS
    TUE—SEPTEMBER 18—7 PM, free

    Published to great acclaim in 1835, Hans Christian Andersen’s debut novel, The Improvisatore, initially eclipsed his fairy tales, which first appeared in the same year. This first English translation since the 1840s, by Frank Hugus, captures the sweep and the nuance that made it one of the author’s most widely read, best loved works. Following the discussion, copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

    ÖRÆFI: THE WASTELAND
    BOOK TALK WITH ÓFEIGUR SIGURÐSSON
    TUE—OCTOBER 9—7 PM, free

    Ófeigur Sigurðsson discusses Öræfi: The Wasteland, a winner of the Icelandic Literature Prize. When an Austrian toponymist returns from a grueling solo expedition on Vatnajökull Glacier, his doctor grows suspicious of his story. But when he attempts to discover the real motives for the treacherous journey, the secrets may be more dangerous than they’re worth. Following the discussion, copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

    WHAT WE OWE
    BOOK TALK WITH GOLNAZ HASHEMZADEH BONDE
    TUE—OCTOBER 16—7 PM, free

    Golnaz Hashemzadeh Bonde joins us to discuss her U.S. debut, What We Owe, with translator Elizabeth Clark Wessel moderating. Years ago, Nahid fled revolutionary Iran with her daughter, leaving her mother and sisters behind. Upon now learning she has just six months left to live, 50-year-old Nahid is hurdled into the deep paradox of the survivor—a relentless instinct to fight against mortality even as she feels she’s living on borrowed time. Following the discussion, copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

    **Paid Event. Includes Signed Copy of Book**
    THE NORDIC BAKING BOOK
    TALK WITH MAGNUS NILSSON
    THU—NOVEMBER 8—7 PM
    $50 ($40 ASF Members) for individuals or groups up to 4; admission includes one signed copy of book

    Acclaimed chef Magnus Nilsson, of the Emmy-winning PBS series The Mind of a Chef and Netflix docuseries Chef’s Table, explores the rich baking tradition of the Nordic region with 450 tempting recipes for home bakers. He joins us to discuss the extensive travels that enabled him to create this comprehensive work. Admission for individuals or groups includes one copy of The Nordic Baking Book signed by Magnus Nilsson.

    Scandinavia House

    Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in American is operated by the American-Scandinavian Foundation and serves as a center for educational and cultural outreach programs about Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

    The structure houses has a gallery, restaurant, and shop, plus performance spaces, halls, and meeting rooms which hosts a variety of films, concerts, lectures, and other events throughout the year.

    Scandinavia House is located at 58 Park Avenue, in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan.

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