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MON, NOV 2 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
61°F · Mostly Clear
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Why this place: Free · registration required · at Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 2
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Free and cheap date ideas in NYC: gallery nights, free concerts, walking tours, tastings and markets worth wandering. Pair any of these with a walk and you’ve got a night out. For paid ideas, see Date night.
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MON, NOV 2 · 6 PM–8 PM
61°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Astor Wines & Spirits, Manhattan · official listing on astorwines.com · checked Oct 25
Free wine & spirits tastings at Astor Wines
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MON, NOV 2 · FROM 7 PM
61°F · Mostly Clear
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Why this place: Free · at Pete's Candy Store, Brooklyn · official listing on petescandystore.com · checked Oct 31
Biology on Tap: science, drinks and trivia at Pete's Candy Store (21+)
Starts in 29m
MON, NOV 2 · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM
61°F · Mostly Clear
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Why this place: Free · at Paul Hall, The Juilliard School, Manhattan · official listing on juilliard.edu · checked Oct 30
Juilliard Composition Concert (free)
Starts in 1h 59m
MON, NOV 2 · 9 PM–11:30 PM
60°F · Mostly Clear
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Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · at LunÀtico, Brooklyn · official listing on barlunatico.com · checked Nov 2
Big Lazy surf-noir trio at LunÀtico
Starts in 4h 29m
MON, NOV 2 · 11:30 PM–12:45 AM (NEXT DAY)
57°F · Mostly Clear
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Why this place: Free to enter · at Mezzrow, Manhattan · official listing on smallslive.com · checked Oct 31
Vinyl After Hours at Mezzrow (no cover)
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