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Daily · 6 AM–11:59 PM
46°F · Mostly Cloudy
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Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1, Brooklyn · official listing on publicartfund.org · checked Nov 11
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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.
Happening now
Daily · 12 PM–11:59 PM
46°F · Mostly Cloudy
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Why this place: Free to enter · repeats, so you can go another time · at Skinny Dennis, Brooklyn · official listing on skinnydennisbrooklyn.com · checked Nov 10
Skinny Dennis: no-cover country nights (check calendar)
Happening now
Daily · 12 PM–11:59 PM
46°F · Mostly Cloudy
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Why this place: Free to enter · repeats, so you can go another time · at The Levee, Brooklyn · official listing on theleveenyc.com · checked Nov 10
The Levee: complimentary cheeseballs (Williamsburg)
Happening now
Daily · 3 PM–11:59 PM
46°F · Mostly Cloudy
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Why this place: Free to enter · limited spots · repeats, so you can go another time · at Alligator Lounge, Brooklyn · official listing on alligatorloungebrooklyn.com · checked Nov 10
Alligator Lounge: free pizza with a drink (21+)
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Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Sat · 3:30 PM–9:30 PM
46°F · Mostly Cloudy
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Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Pete's Candy Store, Brooklyn · official listing on petescandystore.com · checked Nov 10
Free live shows at Pete's Candy Store (check calendar)
Happening now
Daily · 5:30 PM–11:59 PM
46°F · Mostly Cloudy
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Why this place: Free to enter · repeats, so you can go another time · at Kissa Kissa, Brooklyn · official listing on kissakissa.us · checked Nov 10
Kissa Kissa: first bowl of popcorn is free
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