What’s Free in New York City: Keith Haring, the Lights of Dyker Heights, Bushwick BINGO and More

This weekend, most folks are nesting with leftovers, but if all your friends fled to Jersey and your cousin’s couch is full, step out without roasting your budget on an open fire. This weekend serves indie films in Hell’s Kitchen, a women-led gallery show uptown, Keith Haring panels on the LES, Bushwick bingo, Dyker Heights lights, and a free jazz set in the Village. Keep the $30 tickets; bring train fare and a warm scarf.

Manhattan

NY Independent Art Film Festival

Sunday, NOV. 30, 12 - 6:30 p.m., 358 West 44th Street

Support independent storytellers at this all-day film festival at the Producers Club theater. See a dozen features and give Netflix some time off.

My Art, My Voice, Our Zen

Friday, NOV. 28 and Saturday, NOV. 29, 12 - 6 p.m., 1680 Lexington Ave

See a gallery exhibit of 10 emerging women artists presented by Taller Boricua. The exhibit explores art mediums from canvas to textile and includes a guided tour and a panel discussion on Saturday at 2 pm.

Knit it Up

Saturday, NOV. 29, 10:30-12:30 p.m., 205 West 119th Street

Screen time embarrassingly high? Do something else with your hands. The Dream Center in Harlem is offering free knitting and crochet classes for all levels. 

FDR Drive Mural by Keith Hering

Friday NOV. 28 and Saturday, NOV. 29, 10-6 p.m., 41 Elizabeth Street

Get a peek at 14 out of 30 panels from Keith Haring’s infamous 1984 mural, which originally spanned 300 feet along the FDR. Presented by the Martos Gallery.

Wayne Tucker & The Bad Motha’s

Sunday, NOV. 30, 7 - 8:30 p.m., 125 McDougal Street

Take a free show at Groove featuring a multi-talented trumpeter who has toured and recorded with notable acts like Jidenna, Taylor Swift, and Elvis Costello. 

Brooklyn

Bushwick BINGO

Sunday, NOV. 30, 4-6 p.m., 50 Wycoff Ave

Was BINGO on your BINGO card this weekend? It should be! Win fun prizes and enjoy the thrills of light competition with strangers at Heavy Woods bar this Sunday.

Dyker Heights Neighborhood Christmas Lights

Friday to Sunday, NOV. 28 - NOV. 30, 5-9 p.m., 11th to 13th Aves and 83rd to 86th Street

If twinkling lights and the holiday spirit, this might be a worthwhile excursion. This Dyker Heights neighborhood is home to an impressive display of lights starting this weekend. 

Board Games for Adults

Saturday, NOV. 29, 2 p.m., 1265 43rd Street, Borough Park Library

Bring friends or make new ones at this adult game day at the public library. And if your personal board game collection is lacking, you can check out a game from the library to play at home for 3 weeks. 

pHen: Adaptive Hues & Circular Futures

Saturday, NOV. 29, 12-5 p.m., 140 58th Street, Building A

On view through February, this experiment aims to create a more sustainable future for art by developing low-cost, open-source art supplies. Featuring a 3D printed pen that uses PH-responsive pigments derived from nature.

Bronx

Van Cortlandt Park Post-Thanksgiving Hike 

Friday, NOV. 28, 1-3 p.m., Van Cortlandt Nature Center

Work off the turkey and stuffing and get outside. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a guided hike through the nature center.