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What’s Free in New York This Weekend: Yin/Yang Yoga, Family Art-Making, Memoir Writing and More
Enjoy the city without spending a dime. Check out our weekly list of free activities for friends, family and first dates.
Another weekend, another sprawling list of things to keep yourself occupied — without depleting your precious life savings. For this edition of What’s Free, we’ve got a memoir writing workshop, a swap meet and more. Tap in to see what’s free below.
Manhattan
Saturday, Jan. 10, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., 301 W 140th St.
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Billed as a class that “combines the mindful stillness of Yin Yoga with the dynamic flow of Yang Yoga,” this session of Yin/Yang community yoga is a proper way to get lifted this weekend.
Gotham Writers Workshop: Memoir Writing
Sunday, Jan. 11, 3 - 4 p.m., 180 Orchard St.
If you’ve got dreams of penning the next great American memoir, come through Gotham Writers’ latest workshop, which will be led by Brother One Cell author Cullen Thomas.
Sunday, Jan. 11, 8 - 10 p.m., 231 East 14th St.
Come through to hear electric comedians get jokes off as you wind down for the weekend.
Brooklyn
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2 - 4 p.m., 625 Bergen St.
Pull up to Bergen Street to trade one lovely, but ill-fitting gift for another this Sunday. See what’s out there to find out what belongs in your living room or elsewhere.
NYC WJF Jazz Talks | Honoring 60 Years of AACM
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2 - 3:30 p.m., 10 Lafayette Avenue 4th FL
651 Arts will celebrate 60 years of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians by hosting renowned musicians who will talk about their experiences.
Queens
Free Art Show in Astoria: Weed Art Week at Cannavita
Friday, Jan. 9, 6 - 11 p.m., 30-30 Steinway St.
Weed art? Say no more.
Saturday, Jan. 10, 12 - 10 p.m., 15-19 Decatur St.
Pole dance and yoga — martial arts and a market, the Atrium opening party is all set to be as grand as it sounds. (Note: $10 suggested donation)
Helping Lost Animals 101: A Free Community Workshop
Sunday, Jan. 11, 1 - 2 p.m., 1-90 Beach 44th St.
Learn the best ways to help our barking, chirping, meowing, and crawling friends in need at this workshop.
Bronx
Family Time: Art-Making For All Ages
Saturday, Jan. 10, 1 - 3 p.m., 1040 Grand Concourse
Bring the kids through the Bronx museum for a specialized art workshop that’s about as wholesome away to spend your time as you’ll find.
StartLine Runners Saturday Group Run
Saturday, Jan. 10, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., 6115 Broadway
It’s never to early to get right for spring and summer, and this Saturday run group will help you do just that.