Here are the five of the best free weekend events in NYC:

May 23 Riverside Concert Series: Evening Jazz at West Harlem Piers Location: West Harlem Piers (125th & Marginal Street), Manhattan. Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Experience the Jazz Foundation of America's special presentation featuring Mel Davis and Friends as part of the Summer on the Hudson celebration.

Event Type: Waterfront Music, Live Jazz Performance Admission: Free

May 24 Weekend Film Screening: "Everything Everywhere All at Once" (2022, R-Rated) Location: Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, Brooklyn. Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Join us for complimentary weekend cinema at the Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center this May! Everyone is invited to enjoy this acclaimed film at no cost.

Event Type: Film Screening Admission: Free

May 24 NoHo Heritage Journey: Merchant Elite in 19th Century New York Location: Merchant's House Museum. Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Experience the refined district where prosperous merchant families settled after the 1825 Erie Canal spurred economic growth. As commerce transformed the seaport, wealthy New Yorkers migrated "uptown" to what we now call NoHo—a prestigious residential enclave. Stroll through the Tredwells' neighborhood and uncover the privileged lifestyle of New York's merchant class during this transformative era.

Event Type: Historical Walking Tour, Educational Experience Admission: Free

May 25 Restorative Yin Yoga Session by SoulWork Studio Location: Hilltop Playground, Brooklyn. Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Unwind and find balance through a tension-releasing Yin yoga practice led by SoulWork Studio, designed to calm both body and mind.

Event Type: Yoga, Outdoor Exercise, Fitness Admission: Free

May 25 Community Jazz Gathering at Ellison Plaza Location: Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan. Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon of vibrant music showcasing talented local jazz instrumentalists and vocalists in this community concert series.

Event Type: Outdoor Music Performance Admission: Free

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