Free activities and events in New York City


Sunday Matinee Movie “The Towering Inferno” (1974)

Published: February 19, 2026; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: March 1, 2026
Where: Jefferson Market Library

Address: 425 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011, United States

Phone: +1 212-243-4334

Experience one of the most gripping disaster films of the 1970s, The Towering Inferno (1974), on the big screen. Directed by John Guillermin and produced by Irwin Allen, this classic thriller brings together an all-star cast including Paul Newman and Steve McQueen. Set during the glamorous opening night of the world’s tallest skyscraper, the film follows a catastrophic fire that traps hundreds of guests high above the city. As flames rise and tension escalates, firefighters and civilians must work together in a desperate fight for survival.

Winner of three Academy Awards, this intense and visually spectacular film helped define the disaster movie genre. Join us for a free screening in New York and rediscover a story of courage, sacrifice, and human resilience that still feels powerful today.

Time: 1:30-4:15 pm EST

Free!


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