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Daily · 6 AM–11:59 PM
44°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
44°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
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
44°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
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
44°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
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+)
Happening now
Daily · 4 PM–11 PM
44°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Domino Park, Brooklyn · official listing on dominopark.com · checked Nov 5
Domino Park free East River waterfront walk (Williamsburg)
Happening now
Daily · 5:30 PM–11:59 PM
44°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
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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SAT, NOV 14 · 9 PM–1 AM (NEXT DAY)
44°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at Wonderville, Brooklyn · official listing on wonderville.nyc · checked Nov 1
Smash Bash Vol. 28 Super Smash Bros. Night at Wonderville (21+)
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SAT, NOV 14 · 10 PM–2 AM (NEXT DAY)
43°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Cassette, Queens · official listing on dice.fm · checked Nov 1
Ridgewood Rendezvous Drag Show at Cassette (21+)
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SAT, NOV 14 · FROM 10 PM
44°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · at House of Yes, Brooklyn · official listing on calendar.houseofyes.org · checked Nov 1
Full Throttle: Mha Iri (21+)
Starts in 22m
SAT, NOV 14 · 10:30 PM–4 AM (NEXT DAY)
44°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Elsewhere, Brooklyn · official listing on elsewhere.club · checked Oct 30
X-Coast (open to close) at Elsewhere (21+)
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