2019 is coming close to an end! There is less than a month and a half left for the rest of the year. Luckily, there is still some time to enjoy New York City, and some free events. For this week’s free NYC event list expect free food from Dig and Sweetgreen, Friendsgiving, nutrition tips for surviving the holidays, PopSugar Sugar Chalet, Digital Wellness Workshop, panels about starting a side hustle, women traveling solo, sex, and community leadership. In addition, events about learning from the immigrant perspective, sound bath meditation, and a live podcast discussion about anxiety and mental health.
If you are looking for upcoming free NYC events in November 2019, please be sure to bookmark/pin my “Free NYC Events List November 2019” article, and to check periodically for updates.
Please note, times and things may change, so it is best to contact the event organizer for the latest updates. The event organizer can be found in the link in the title. Events may also fill up to capacity. In addition, promo codes may run out or expire, so please utilize while supplies last.
Pop-ups may occur in multiple dates, and to avoid repetition only a few dates were selected for this post.
For a list of standard free events, such as landmarks and museums please go here for a weekend guide. For a list of my 5 main resources for finding free events please go here.
Monday, 11/18/19
Dig East Village Preview (11am-6pm)
What: Join us at our new East Village location before we officially open—call it a sneak peek. To show our gratitude to the community, we’ll be serving our entire menu for free. Come hungry. A ticket grants you one complimentary bowl during hours noted on the ticket. As we’re still in training, our full menu will be available while supplies last. *One ticket per guest.
Where: Dig (127 4th Ave, New York, NY)
When: 11am-6pm
Nearest Train: N/R/W/L/4/5/6 14 Street – Union Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Broadway Under The Stars (5pm-6pm)
What: Enjoy live performances featuring the most popular shows on Broadway every Monday night starting November 11th!
November 11 – Waitress, Chicago, Oklahoma!, The Lightning Thief
November 18 – Come From Away, Rock of Ages
November 25 – Dear Evan Hansen, Frozen, The Illusionist
December 2 – Beetlejuice, Tootsie, Mean Girls
December 9 – Phantom of the Opera, Wicked
Where: The Shops at Columbus Circle (10 Columbus Circle New York, NY)
When: 5pm-6pm
Nearest Train: A/C/B/D/1 59th Street–Columbus Circle
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Facebook Marketplace Meetups: New Year, New Side Hustle (6pm-7:30pm)
What: Learn about how to use Facebook Marketplace to buy and sell, and hear directly from Marketplace side hustlers on tips and tricks on how to make some extra cash and jump start your hobby or passion into a side or full-time business, just like they did. The event will include drinks, bites and a DIY wood workshop to help inspire your own side hustle aspirations.
Where: Facebook New York (770 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ Astor Place
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Monday Night Group Runs with JackRabbit 3rd Ave (6:30pm-7:30pm)
What: Join JackRabbit 3rd Ave every Monday night at 6:30pm for a 3-5 mile run with group run leader, Evan! Lockers available on-site, and all attendees get 15% off their in-store purchase after the run. This event repeats every Monday until 12/30/19.
Where: JackRabbit (1051 Third Ave, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: F/Q Lexington Ave/63rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Social Media and Visuals: A Discussion (6pm-7pm)
What: Join us for a special panel “Social Media and Visuals: A Discussion” with Steffen A. Kaplan (@SpinItSocial), Social Media & Visual Consultant, former New York Times photo editor; Sree Sreenivasan, Marshall Loeb Visiting Professor of Digital Innovation at Stony Brook University; Julia Weeks, Social Media Producer, Photo Editor, AP Images; and Emily H. Johnson (@EmilyJReports), Assistant Professor of Multimedia Journalism at Baruch College.
Our panelists will discuss their approach towards social media, the use of visual content, including the choices and decisions they make with their own content, their platforms of choice, and their dos and don’ts when it comes to creating and using visuals.
Where: Adorama, Event Space (42 W 18th St, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-7pm
Nearest Train: F/M 14th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Tuesday, 11/19/19
Dig East Village Preview (11am-6pm)
What: Join us at our new East Village location before we officially open—call it a sneak peek. To show our gratitude to the community, we’ll be serving our entire menu for free. Come hungry. A ticket grants you one complimentary bowl during hours noted on the ticket. As we’re still in training, our full menu will be available while supplies last. *One ticket per guest.
Where: Dig (127 4th Ave, New York, NY)
When: 11am-6pm
Nearest Train: N/R/W/L/4/5/6 14 Street – Union Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Let’s Get Married: What to Talk About Before Tying the Knot (6pm-8pm)
What: You know how to plan your wedding day and maybe even a honeymoon, but have you taken the time and invested the energy in planning your marriage? Join Fully and pre-marital counseling experts in a discussion on what to work out with your partner before getting married. Speakers include Lindsey C. Pratt, LMHC (co-founder of Intuitive Healing Psychotherapy Practice), Eve Helitzer (divorce attorney and mediator at Vacca Family Law Group), and Genny Finkel, LCSW (psychotherapist working with Octave).
Light refreshments provided. Partners welcome but not required! *Please note: prior registration is required through Eventbrite so we can submit your name to the doorman. Limited time left to get early bird free tickets. Price goes up to $20 soon!
Where: IA Ventures, 15th Floor (920 Broadway New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: R/W 23rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
GIVE BACK AND LEARN A SKILL: FRIENDSGIVING PRESENTED BY GA X FIVERRR (6:30pm-8:30pm)
What: At this year’s Friendsgiving, you’ll have the opportunity to network with our community, learn from GA and Fiverr professionals and of course, eat some turkey! Drinks and snacks are on us, but please bring at least two canned goods. All proceeds directly benefit the North Brooklyn Angels and are greatly appreciated.
Where: General Assembly, 4th Floor (902 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: R/W 23rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Jackrabbit FREE Weekly Runs (6:30pm-8pm)
What: Join us every Tuesday evening throughout the year for our Free Jackrabbit Runs paced by local legand, Brandon Wei! The runs are usually casual, easy going 3-4miles from our Union Square location and back. We have water (sometimes hydration samples!), lockers and changing rooms! This event repeats each Tuesday October 15, 2019 – December 17, 2019.
Where: JackRabbit – Union Square (42 W 14th St New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8pm
Nearest Train: N/R/W/L/4/5/6 14 Street – Union Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Digital Wellness Workshop (7pm-8pm)
What: In this Digital Wellness workshop, you will learn how to be more mindful of the time you spend on your devices and walk away with practical tools to help you create more space throughout your day. There are tangible tips and tricks you will walk away with including: the five steps to finding digital wellness, creating your own digital wellness 7-day week schedule and an overview of mindful technology that has been created to help you stay focused.
Where: The Phluid Project (684 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 7pm-8pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/6 Broadway – Lafayette
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Wednesday, 11/20/19
The Immigrant Perspective (6pm-9pm)
What: Join us as we take a personal look at the journey of immigrants and immigrant rights with a special guest panel. We will be taking a candid look at their respective experiences. The audience will also have an opportunity to share their perspectives based on their individual journeys.
Where: Suite 206 (265 W 37th St, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-9pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E 34th St – Penn Station
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Community Leadership: Structure and Decision Making — CMX Connect (6:30pm-8:30pm)
What: Join us at Fat Cat Fab Lab for a free panel discussion around community leadership. We’ll explore the different approaches to leadership structures and decision making. Speakers include Andrea Preziotti (Founder, Modern Vintage Ink and Volunteer Executive Director, Fort Greene Soloists), Kelly Benoit (Community Manager, GLG), Chau Mui (Founder and Editor in Chief of ciaooo! Media Group), and Miles Cutler (Founder, Connecting Meaningfully and Co-Leader, Fort Greene Soloists).
Where: Fat Cat Fab Lab, #250 (224 West 4th Street, New York, NY)
Nearest Train: 1/ Christopher St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Paint the Dance Floor (7pm-9pm)
What: Join Caldera Magazine and Brooklyn-based artist Jaleeca Yancy for a hands-on workshop to unleash your creative energy through the act of portraiture. Sip, paint, and socialize your way into meaningful connection with yourself and those around you.
Where: Moon Rise Studio (614 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 7pm-9pm
Nearest Train: G/L Metropolitan Av/Lorimer St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Alex Beckmann Sound Bath Residency at One Thousand Birds (7pm-8:15pm)
What: Lie down and immerse yourself in the sonic landscape of gongs, singing bowls and other overtone emitting instruments. Through mindful listening and positive intention, we allow sound to guide us into deeply relaxing, healing, and meditative states of consciousness.
Where: One Thousand Birds, #4F (70 Wooster St, New York, NY)
When: 7pm-8:15pm
Nearest Train: R/W Prince St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Women Traveling Solo: Presentations, Discussions, Community (7pm-9pm)
What: Come here from our presenters that are women who have traveled to many different cites around the world as they share the many joys and challenges, tip and anecdotes. We will discuss everything from the assumptions people make about a women traveling alone to the empowerment one can feel being a women traveling solo.
Where: HI USA (891 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY)
When: 7pm-9pm
Nearest Train: 1/ 103rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Thursday, 11/21/19
Better Sex: Leaning Into Sex to Strengthen Your Relationship (6pm-8pm)
What: We hear it all the time: sex is a huge part of any relationship. What can we do to lean into sex to strengthen our relationship? Join Fully in a discussion on how to talk about sex and how to incorporate sex as a way to grow closer together. Speakers include Elise Schuster, MPH (sexuality educator), Piri Martine (Founder of adult sex toy company Come Play), Kait Scalisi, MPH (#freedominpleasure @PassionbyKait), and Levina Li (entrepreneur and coach). Light refreshments provided. Partners welcome but not required! *Please note: prior registration is required through Eventbrite so we can submit your name to the doorman. Limited time left to get early bird free tickets. Price goes up to $20 soon!
Where: IA Ventures, 15th Floor (920 Broadway New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: R/W 23rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Galaxy Wellness Session (6pm-8pm)
What: Join us for a special Galaxy Wellness Session, where Cameron Rogers (@freckledfoodie), health coach, Freckled Foodie and Friends podcast host, and #TeamGalaxy Squad member, will bring a live podcast discussion on anxiety and mental health. Hear from panelists including Erin Morrissey (@erinliveswhole), recipe developer, blogger, and Instagrammer behind Erin Lives Whole; Sari Diskin (@eatwellwithsari), healthy food and lifestyle blogger; and Briana Owens (@bri.monee), wellness advocate and founder of Spiked Spin.
Where: Samsung 837, (837 Washington Street, New York NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L – 14th St 8th Avenue
RSVP: Required (link in title)/ RSVP does not guarantee admission, so please arrive early.
Lawrence Lessig: They Don’t Represent Us: Reclaiming our Democracy (6pm-8pm)
What: In his new book, They Don’t Represent Us, Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig charts the ways in which the fundamental institutions of our democracy respond to narrow interests rather than to the needs and wishes of the nation’s citizenry. He explores the causes and consequences of “unrepresentativeness” and calls for significant reforms including public campaign funding, a reformed Electoral College, and a nationwide ban on partisan gerrymandering.
Where: NYU School of Law, Vanderbilt Hall, Greenberg Lounge
(40 Washington Square S, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/A/C/E W 4th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Nutrition Tips for Surviving the Holidays (6:30pm-8pm)
What: The holidays are the worst time for managing our diets. But there are ways to overcome the challenge. In this workshop you’ll learn about combining foods to minimize bloating. You’ll leave with tools for enjoying the taste while skipping the guilt-trip and feeling your best.
Where: Legion of Good Will (LGW), 6th Floor (55 W 45th St, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8pm
Nearest Train: : B/D/F/M 47-50 Streets Rockefeller Center Station
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Friday, 11/22/19
Sweetgreen Lunch & Dinner Preview (11:30am -1:30pm, 4pm-6pm)
What: To help celebrate our newest location in NYC at Rockefeller Center, we are inviting friends + family into our space for a complimentary meal before we officially open our doors on November 26th! Please join us and get a taste of the #sweetlife! This event repeats on 11/22, 11/23, and 11/25 (lunch only).
Where: Rockefeller Center, Concourse (30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY)
When: 11:30am-1:30pm (lunch), 4pm-6pm (dinner).
Nearest Train: : B/D/F/M 47-50 Streets Rockefeller Center Station
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Free Comedy Show (7:30pm-9pm)
What: Comedy Evening is a completely free comedy show in the heart of the West Village featuring comedians who have appeared on Comedy Central, TruTV, Late Night with Stephen Colbert, and more! The show takes place in the downstairs/basement lounge of the venue. Please note that you must be 21+ to attend as the venue is a bar. While there is no cover or item minimum for the show, it is recommended that you get a drink (soda, beer, wine, etc.) or food item to support the bar and help keep the show free.
Where: O.P.P.A. (162 West 4th Street, New York, NY)
When: 7:30pm-9pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/A/C/E W 4th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
HIIT & Hot Cocoa (6:30pm-8pm)
What: On Friday, November 22th at 6:30pm we will do a 3- 5 mile run through Prospect Park, followed by a 15 minute HIIT workout ,and finish with some delicious Hot Chocolate from our local Chocolateria! Trust us, it’s worth running for! Participants will receive 15% off their purchase (some exclusions apply.) All paces are welcome, and bag drop is available! Sign up to secure your spot.
Where: JackRabbit (151 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8pm
Nearest Train: 2/3/4 Grand Army Plaza
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Saturday, 11/23/19
PopSugar: The Sugar Chalet (11am-6pm)
What: Tucked within Bryant Park’s Winter Village, our holiday hideaway will help kick the season off right. Bring your friends and stay awhile to enjoy a gifting suite, yoga beats, a wellness retreat, seasonal sweets, makeovers, shopping lounges, and more.
Where: Bryant Park, Overlook at Winter Village (Fifth Avenue and 40th Street)
When: 11am-6pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M 42nd St – Bryant Park
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Sweetgreen Lunch & Dinner Preview (11:30am -1:30pm, 4pm-6pm)
What: To help celebrate our newest location in NYC at Rockefeller Center, we are inviting friends + family into our space for a complimentary meal before we officially open our doors on November 26th! Please join us and get a taste of the #sweetlife! This event repeats on 11/22, 11/23, and 11/25 (lunch only).
Where: Rockefeller Center, Concourse (30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY)
When: 11:30am-1:30pm (lunch), 4pm-6pm (dinner).
Nearest Train: : B/D/F/M 47-50 Streets Rockefeller Center Station
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Well Travelled Walking Tour: Soho (2:30pm-4pm)
What: Herschel Supply is excited to host a free walking tour made for explorers, design-lovers, visitors and locals alike. This event repeats every Saturday October 19, 2019 – December 28, 2019.
Tours to include:
-Free Herschel Supply Tote
-Gifts from Design Within Reach
Where: Herschel Supply: The Soho Pop-Up (462 Broadway New York, NY)
When: 2:30pm-4pm
Nearest Train: N/Q/R/W/6 Canal St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Turn the Tables: Thanksgiving Tablescaping – Herald Square (3pm-5pm)
What: Put a napkin ring on it. Join us to add an artful touch to your Thanksgiving table and create a personalized set of napkin rings and place cards. We’ll provide all the supplies (and inspiration) to take your holiday table up a notch.
Where: Macy’s, Herald Square STORY (151 West 34th Street, New York, NY)
When: 3pm-5pm
Nearest Train: 1/2/3 34th St – Penn Station
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Sunday, 11/24/19
Sunday Yoga with lululemon x Chelsea Market (9am-10am)
What: Join us for a complimentary 1-hour flow open to all-levels. Following class, there will be a complimentary treat from Manhattan Fruit Market. BYOM (bring your own mat) if possible. Limited mats provided by lululemon. This event repeats every Sunday until 12/29.
Where: Chelsea Market, The Local (75 9th Ave, New York, NY)
When: 9am-10am
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L 14th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
lululemon Madison Ave and MikeClancyTraining co-present a Holistic Wellness Series (10am-11am)
What: GrowYoung by Jason “Jay” Gallegos
The paradigm has shifted and so we are welcomed into a new ideology which is, “Grow Young.” This wonderful transition allows us all the opportunity to embrace the capacity of our power, elevating our consciousness and improving our preservations. Once we improve our perceptions with optimism, we graduate from being musicians to composers. Let your life be wonderfully lyrical that way each day is a symphony of sensations.
Learn more on Instagram @jayhumanimalbamboo. This event repeats each Sunday until 12/8/19 with different topics.
Where: lululemon Madison Ave (1146 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: 10am-11am
Nearest Train: 4/5/6/ 86th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Food52 Oculus Holiday Pop-Up (12pm)
What: On 11/23, our NYC pop-up shop opens its doors for the holidays! Join us at The Oculus and see our Five Two game changers in person. Event repeats everyday until 1/5/20.
Where: The Oculus (185 Greenwich St, New York, NY)
When: 12pm
Nearest Train: A/C/J/Z/2/3/4/5 / Fulton St
RSVP: Required (link in title)