The Coolest Free Things to Do In NYC This Weekend

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When: Friday, Feb. 7
Location: 524 W 59th St.
Website: theblacklistnyc.com
Time: 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Known for his work on TBS and Comedy Central, comedian Steve Byrne is filming a television special that will make even the toughest of critics laugh. This event is open free to the public at Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Arrive 40 minutes in advance.

When: Friday, Feb. 7 - Oct. 14
Location: 48 Wall St.
Website: moaf.org
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Does cash rule everything around you? Then go to the Museum of American Finance this weekend. They offer free admission every Saturday. The Fed at 100 is a current exhibit that reveals the inner workings of the banking system.

When: Sunday, Feb. 9
Location: 52 Prince St.
Website: writingclasses.com
Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Gotham Writers hosts a night of screenwriting at absolutely no cost. Typically, the screenwriting courses provided by Gotham are $399, but for one night you can bring that screenplay you've been dreaming of to life for free.

When: Friday, Feb. 7
Location: 156 10th Ave.
Website: appellationnyc.com
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Appellation is introducing three new spirits and you won't even have to pull your wallet out of your pocket. "Life-altering" brandy and bourbon will be served in addition to Pommeau. Missing out on free liquor can easily be classified as the tweak of the century.

When: Saturday, Feb. 8 - Sunday, Feb. 9
Location: 253 W. 125th St.
Website: apollotheater.org
Time: Saturday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Apollo Theater along with Black History Month, the iconic theater welcomes the public this weekend. Amateur Night contestants from the past and actors from Motown: The Musical will make appearances. Musician Imani Uzuri will also be holding workshops dedicated to American spirituals. Gospel singer Shirley Caesar will wrap up the festivities with a performance.

When: Sunday, Feb. 9
Location: 94 Rivington St.
Website: babeland.com
Time: 1:30 p.m.

Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching and a couple's massage may be just what the two of you need. Babeland LES offers a free, 15-20 mini massage workshop. The first ten customers will be gifted with something to try out at home, so RSVP and be on time.

When: Friday, Feb. 7 - July 26
Location: 515 Malcolm X Blvd.
Website: nypl.org
Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

A collaboration between the Motown Museum and Motown: The Musical has made its way to the Schomburg Center at the New York Public Library in Harlem. The exhibit shows black music's impact through the Jim Crow era to the present day.

When: Friday, Feb. 7 - Feb. 28
Location: 124 Prince St.
Website: morrisonhotelgallery.com
Time: 11 a.m.

Julian Lennon celebrates his father John Lennon and The Beatles. Lennon curates a stream of 25 photos of the group and its travels in America. Expect to see exclusive, never-before-seen photos of the Fab Four.

When: Sunday, Feb. 9
Location: 1251 Prospect Pl.
Website: nycgovparks.org
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Doin' It in the Park is one of the best sports documentaries ever made, so it would only be right for you to see it Sunday night. Director Bobbito Garcia will be at the Sunday screening of the documentary exploring the influence on the world of NYC street ball. Space will be limited so RSVP to: bk.artsculturefun@parks.nyc.gov.

When: Saturday, Feb. 8
Location: South Street Seaport
Website: southstreetseaport.com
Time: 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. 

This month marks the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Bubble will be rocking out to some of the earliest hits from A Hard Day's Night through A Rubber Soul. Be sure to RSVP in order to enjoy the show.