December 2022


December 1st

Midtown East

Holiday Windows in NYC

Kick off the month of December with a walking tour of holiday store-window displays at places like Saks Fifth Avenue and Louis Vuitton.

 

December 2nd

Prospect Heights

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.

December 3rd

Harlem

Harlem Night Market

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.

 
 
 

December 4th

Northwest Brooklyn

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.

 
 
 

December 5th

Carnegie Hill

New York 1962 -1964

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.

 
 

December 6th

Bryant Park

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.

 
 
 
 

December 7th

Midtown South

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.

 
 
 

December 8th

Upper West Side

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.

 
 
 

December 9th

Midtown East

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.

 
 
 
 
 

December 10th

Time Square - Dumbo/Ryker Heights

Brooklyn’s Christmas Lights Tour

Embark on a guided tour of Dyker Heights and DUMBO to view the neighborhoods’ festively decorated homes.

 
 
 
 

December 11th

Greenwich Village

Hanukkah ArtsSilkscreen Workshop

Create your own Hanukkah masterpiece while learning the silkscreen technique, made famous by artists like Andy Warhol.

 
 
 
 

December 12th

Gramercy Park

Holiday Wreath Crafting

Create your very own wreath while enjoying a complimentary peppermint hot chocolate. The class is led by Elise Bernhardt of the National Arts Club.

 
 
 

December 13th

Midtown West

Stacey Kent at Birdland

The Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist will grace the Birdland Stage from December 13-17, performing two sets each evening.

 
 
 
 

December 14th

Flushing

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.

 
 
 
 

December 15th

Bedford Stuyvesant

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.

 
 
 

December 16th

Midtown East

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.

 
 
 

December 17th

Midtown East

Meret Oppenheim: My Exhibition

See the first-ever U.S. showing of Swiss artist Meret Oppenheim’s works, including her paintings, collages, and sculptures.

 
 
 
 

December 18th

Midtown

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.

 
 
 
 

December 19th

Nomad

The Escape Game

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.

 
 
 
 

December 20th

Noho

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.

 
 
 
 
 

December 21st

Gramercy Park

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.

 
 
 

December 22nd

Williamsburg

A Very Sinatra Christmas Special

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.

 
 
 
 

December 23rd

Upper West Side

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.

 
 
 
 

December 24th

Midtown

Christmas Eve
Prix-Fix at Benoit

Dine in one of Midtown’s most sought-after eateries, Benoit, for the perfect prix-fixe Christmas Eve meal.

 
 
 
 

December 25th

Hells Kitchen

Harlem Gospel Choir Christmas Matinee

The choir will confirm contemporary gospel hits, along with Jazz and R&B, at this special holiday concert.

 
 
 
 

December 26th

Upper West Side

The Origami Holiday Tree
at the Museum of
Natural History

The Tree’s design was inspired by the museum’s upcoming Insectarium, which will open winter of next year.

 
 
 

December 27th

Murray Hill

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.

 
 
 

December 28th

Bryant Park

Focus Center Stage: 50 Years of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive

See professional recordings of Broadway shows dating back to the 1970s while celebrating the archive’s 50th anniversary.

 
 
 

December 29th

Chelsea

Holiday Jazz Cruise

Sail along the Manhattan coastline while enjoying live musical performances and treats on a festively decorated yacht.

 
 
 
 
 

December 30th

Jamaica

Your Queens 6th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration

Join Your Queens Inc, in their celebration of Kwanzaa with food, live music, a holiday fashion show, and the ceremonial lighting of the Kinara.

 
 
 
 
 

December 31st

Midtown East

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.