| | | | | Kick off the month of December with a walking tour of holiday store-window displays at places like Saks Fifth Avenue and Louis Vuitton.
| Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe |
This December exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum chronicles the artist’s upbringing as a Black woman in the south.
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Enjoy a night full of holiday shopping and entertainment at La Marqueta, where you can browse products from several local vendors, indulge in delicious food, and listen to live music.
| Brooklyn Navy Yard’s 5th Annual Holiday Market |
The market features a selection of over 80 vendors offering handmade jewelry, home decor, vintage clothing, rare art pieces, and more.
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The latest exhibition at the Jewish Museum offers a closer look into prominent works from the city’s art scene in the 60s, from Andy Warhol's iconic Two Marilyns to Marjorie Strider’s Girl with Radish.
| The Bank of America Winter Village |
Find the perfect one-of-a-kind gift for your friends and family this holiday season at Bryant Park’s open-air holiday market.
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New York Youth Symphony Jazz Band |
Under the direction of Andy Clausen, enjoy the music of the New York Youth Symphony Jazz Band. Compositions performed include songs by Duke Ellington and Tchaikovsky.
| NYC Ballet’s The Nutcracker |
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker comes to life at the David H. Koch Theater with two alternating casts of over 90 dancers and 62 musicians.
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Fashion on Fifth Avenue Shopping Tour |
Cross shopping off your holiday “to-do” list with this three-hour fashion tour, led by professional style guides.
| Brooklyn’s Christmas Lights Tour |
Embark on a guided tour of Dyker Heights and DUMBO to view the neighborhoods’ festively decorated homes.
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Hanukkah Arts Silkscreen Workshop |
Create your own Hanukkah masterpiece while learning the silkscreen technique, made famous by artists like Andy Warhol.
| Create your very own wreath while enjoying a complimentary peppermint hot chocolate. The class is led by Elise Bernhardt of the National Arts Club.
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The Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist will grace the Birdland Stage from December 13-17, performing two sets each evening.
| Holiday Card Making (Shops at Skyview) |
Create your own holiday cards to send to friends and family while enjoying a complimentary spread of holiday treats and beverages.
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Jazz Night at Cafe Erzulie |
See live performances from several local jazz artists at this free, 21+ event at one of Bed-Stuy’s most popular hangouts.
| Christie’s Auction: Art d’ Arsie |
The auction features 196 significant Buddhist sculptures, jade carvings, classical and modern paintings, porcelain, cloisonne enamels, lacquers, and furniture.
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Meret Oppenheim: My Exhibition |
See the first-ever U.S. showing of Swiss artist Meret Oppenheim’s works, including her paintings, collages, and sculptures.
| New Starbucks Reserve at the Empire State Building |
Described as a “landmark experience,” the three-floor Starbucks Reserve offers a wide selection of craft coffee, cocktails, exclusive bakery items, and an art deco-inspired
restaurant.
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Strategize with friends in the Escape Room, located in NoMad, where you will be transported into an interactive puzzle that must be solved before the clock runs out.
| Blue Man Group at the Astor Place Theatre |
The iconic group brings their colorful visual and auditory spectacular to New York City for a one-night engagement.
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Holiday Dining at Rolf's German Restaurant |
Under thousands of breathtaking Christmas Lights and intricate décor, your dining experience in this German eatery will be unforgettable.
| A Very Sinatra Christmas Special
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Your night will be filled with classic holiday tunes like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” all performed by one of NYC’s best jazz vocalists.
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Rigoletto at the Metropolitan Opera |
View a showing of Bartlett’s Sher’s Art-Deco inspired production of Verdi’s Rigoletto, featuring the critically acclaimed performances of Baritone Quinn Kelsey and soprano Rosa Feola.
| Christmas Eve Prix-Fix at Benoit
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Dine in one of Midtown’s most sought-after eateries, Benoit, for the perfect prix-fixe Christmas Eve meal.
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Harlem Gospel Choir Christmas Matinee |
The choir will confirm contemporary gospel hits, along with Jazz and R&B, at this special holiday concert.
| The Origami Holiday Tree at the Museum of Natural History
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The Tree’s design was inspired by the museum’s upcoming Insectarium, which will open winter of next year.
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The Morgan Library and Museum |
From medieval and Renaissance manuscripts to penned letters by John Keats and Thomas Jefferson, the museum features archival items gathered by one of New York’s wealthiest financers, J.P. Morgan.
| Focus Center Stage: 50 Years of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
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See professional recordings of Broadway shows dating back to the 1970s while celebrating the archive’s 50th anniversary.
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Sail along the Manhattan coastline while enjoying live musical performances and treats on a festively decorated yacht.
| Your Queens 6th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
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Join Your Queens Inc, in their celebration of Kwanzaa with food, live music, a holiday fashion show, and the ceremonial lighting of the Kinara.
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New Year's Eve at The Peninsula |
Ring in the new year at The Peninsula’s New Year’s Eve Party. The rooftop space on Fifth Avenue is transformed into a disco-themed celebration, channeling the lively atmosphere of Studio54.
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