NYC This Week — This Week (May 1–May 8, 2026)

Free Talks & Workshops NYC This Week (May 1–May 8, 2026)

A curated edit of free Talks & Workshops this week. Pop-ups, sample sales, openings, food events, and cultural moments — updated daily by The City Edit NYC.

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Talk with a Social Work Intern

New York Public Library · Midtown · Tue, May 5 · Free

The New York Public Library's Social Work Intern Talk offers a free drop-in conversation session with a social work intern for community mem…

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Book Launch: La Copine by Claire Wadsworth and Nikki Hill in conversation with Helen Rosner

Powerhouse Arena · DUMBO · Wed, May 6 · Free

Book Launch: La Copine by Claire Wadsworth and Nikki Hill in conversation with Helen Rosner at Powerhouse Arena in DUMBO — Brooklyn's best i…

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Book Launch: Hidden River by Sara Lippmann in conversation with A.M. Homes

Powerhouse Arena · DUMBO · Thu, May 7 · Free

Book Launch: Hidden River by Sara Lippmann in conversation with A.M. Homes takes place on May 7 at Powerhouse Arena. Check the format and ho…