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About the course
What you'll learn
- Your legally protected right to encounter performers in NYC's subways, sidewalks, and parks
- The specific rules governing subway musicians, including volume limits and location restrictions
- What the MTA's official performer program (now MTA Music) actually signals
- The difference between acoustic and amplified performance rules underground
- The best parks and plazas for reliably finding street entertainment
- How tipping culture works for street performers, including cashless donations
- Why some notable musicians got their start performing in the subway
- What to expect in terms of quality and consistency across different performance spots
Enrolment options
Free Entertainment & Street Performances
Course modified date: 2 August 2026
- Teacher: New York Hints
- Enrolled students: There are no students enrolled in this course.
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