New York - Daily Events List

December 19, 2011

MONDAY

Headliners

11:00 amRadio City Christmas Spectacular.
This annual show has been a welcome tradition since 1933. The show entertains audiences of over 1 million in its 8-week run and… Radio City Music Hall. (Performance - Theater). 212-465-6080
2:00 pmRadio City Christmas Spectacular.
This annual show has been a welcome tradition since 1933. The show entertains audiences of over 1 million in its 8-week run and… Radio City Music Hall. (Performance - Theater). 212-465-6080
5:00 pmRadio City Christmas Spectacular.
This annual show has been a welcome tradition since 1933. The show entertains audiences of over 1 million in its 8-week run and… Radio City Music Hall. (Performance - Theater). 212-465-6080
8:00 pmWalk 97.5 Raise Your Glass: Gavin Degraw.
Performing live. The Paramount. (Arts - Concerts). 631-261-2900
8:00 pmRadio City Christmas Spectacular.
This annual show has been a welcome tradition since 1933. The show entertains audiences of over 1 million in its 8-week run and… Radio City Music Hall. (Performance - Theater). 212-465-6080
8:00 pmA John Waters Christmas.
Performing live for this holiday show. The schedule shown may not list all performances. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Performance - Headliner). 212-997-4144

The Arts

9:00 am9/11 Exhibit at the Trinity Museum.
Artifacts from the eight-month-long 9/11 ministry that took place at St. Paul's Chapel will be displayed in the exhibit "A Churc… Trinity Churchyard. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 212-602-0800
9:30 am-
8:00 pm
Madame Tussauds New York.
Participate in the action. Mix Music with R&B Megastar Usher, Sing for Simon on American Idol (R) or if you dare enter Chamber o… Madame Tussauds New York. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 800-246-8872
11:00 am-
5:45 pm
Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey.
The acclaimed permanent exhibition tells the unfolding story of Jewish culture and identity through 800 works of art, archaeolog… The Jewish Museum. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 212-423-3337
11:00 amRadio City Christmas Spectacular.
This annual show has been a welcome tradition since 1933. The show entertains audiences of over 1 million in its 8-week run and… Radio City Music Hall. (Performance - Theater). 212-465-6080
11:00 amThe Amazing Max And The Box Of Interesting Things.
Magician Max Darwin makes objects appear out of thin air, as the laws of physics are defied, and miracles are performed inches f… The Manhattan Movement and Arts Center. (Performance - Magic and Illusion). 212-787-1178
12:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Exhibition: From Candlelight to Bubble Light: A 1950s Christmas in an 1850s House.
The halls of the 1850s Merchant's House will be retro-decked with vintage trees, over-the-tinsel-top decorations, and memorabili… Merchant's House Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-777-1089
2:00 pmRadio City Christmas Spectacular.
This annual show has been a welcome tradition since 1933. The show entertains audiences of over 1 million in its 8-week run and… Radio City Music Hall. (Performance - Theater). 212-465-6080
5:00 pmBlue Man Group.
Three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percuss… Astor Place Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 800-BLUE-MAN
5:00 pmRadio City Christmas Spectacular.
This annual show has been a welcome tradition since 1933. The show entertains audiences of over 1 million in its 8-week run and… Radio City Music Hall. (Performance - Theater). 212-465-6080
6:00 pmNew York City Ballet: The Nutcracker.
The New York City Ballet presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, a favorite of the holiday season. Times vary please call… David H. Koch Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 212-870-5570
7:00 pmThe Lion King.
Disney's Tony Award winning musical about Simba, a young cub, and his journey from childhood to adulthood and eventually the thr… Minskoff Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-869-0550
7:00 pmJersey Boys.
A new Broadway musical based on the life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito an… August Wilson Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmMary Poppins.
Based on the stories by P.L. Travers and the Oscar-winning 1964 Walt Disney film. The show fatures original film score by Rober… New Amsterdam Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-282-2900
7:00 pmMemphis - The Musical.
The story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcends race lines and airwaves. Set in the turbulent s… Shubert Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmSister Act.
Based on the smash-hit film, Sister Act features an original score by 8-time Oscar and 10-time Grammy Award winner Alan Menken… Broadway Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmThe Book of Mormon.
Winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical! A hilarious Broadway musical about a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a… Eugene O'Neill Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmLove Loss and What I Wore.
An intimate collection of stories written by Nora and Delia Ephron and based on the book by Ilene Beckerman. This off-broadway p… Westside Theatre - Downstairs. (Performance). 212-315-2302
7:00 pmThe Devil's Music: The Music Of Bessie Smith.
Miche Braden plays the role of iconic blues singer Bessie Smith in this off-Broadway production. St. Luke's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmStick Fly.
The play follows an affluent African American family who come together to spend a summer weekend at their Martha's Vineyard home… Lyceum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmStick Fly.
The story of what happens when two brothers bring their girlfriends home for a family weekend on Martha's Vineyard. Cort Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
7:30 pmSpider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.
Bullied by his classmates and tortured by an unrelenting crush on next-door-neighbor Mary Jane Watson, this science geek discove… Foxwoods Theater. (Performance - Musical). 800-745-3000
7:30 pmLa Fille Du Regiment - Metropolitan Opera.
Composer Daetano Donizetti. Sung in French with Met Titles in English, German and Spanish. Metropolitan Opera House. (Arts - Opera). 212-362-6000
8:00 pmMamma Mia!.
The story of a forty-something mother planning her daughter's wedding. Incorporating 22 of the band ABBA's songs. Schedule var… Winter Garden Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmChicago - The Musical.
This Tony-Award winning musical tells a story of two showgirls who kill their lovers and how their smooth lawyer propels them in… Ambassador Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmThe Phantom of the Opera.
The unforgettable tale of a mysterious figure haunting the Paris Opera House. Majestic Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmJersey Boys.
A new Broadway musical based on the life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito an… August Wilson Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmWicked.
The story of two girls born in the Land of Oz. One has green skin as is fiery and misunderstood, the other beautiful and popula… Gershwin Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
8:00 pmStomp.
This international percussion ensemble used everyday objects to create amazing sounds and rhythms. Listing may not include all s… Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-307-4100
8:00 pmBlue Man Group.
Three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percuss… Astor Place Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 800-BLUE-MAN
8:00 pmWalk 97.5 Raise Your Glass: Gavin Degraw.
Performing live. The Paramount. (Arts - Concerts). 631-261-2900
8:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Monday Night Magic.
Each week you'll find a different array of the finest stage magicians performing world class magic in an intimate theatrical set… St. Clement's Theatre. (Performance - Magic and Illusion). 212-615-6432
8:00 pmPerfect Crime.
Perfect Crime, is about a small-town detective determined to prove that an affluent psychiatrist murdered her husband. Snapple Theater Center. (Performance - Theater). 212-307-4100
8:00 pmRock of Ages.
It's 1987 and the final countdown is on for a legendary Hollywood rock club facing its demise at the hands of eager developers.… Helen Hayes Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
8:00 pmThe Addams Family.
The Addams Family is an all-new musical comedy starring two-time Tony Award winners Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth as Gomez and M… Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
8:00 pmMonday Night Magic.
Off-Broadway magic show features some of the best magicians in the world. Show changes weekly. Bleecker Street Theatre. (Performance - Magic and Illusion). 212-260-8250
8:00 pmFuerza Bruta: Look Up.
Fuerza Bruta is an event where worlds collide, dreams are real and reality takes a back seat. The visuals are spectacular. The… Daryl Roth Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-375-1110
8:00 pmAnything Goes.
Featuring some of musical theater's most memorable standards, including "You're the Top," "Blow, Gabriel, Blow," "It's De-Lovely… Stephen Sondheim Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmPriscilla Queen of the Desert.
A trio of friends on a heart-warming, uplifting adventure hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the… Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 877-250-2929
8:00 pmRadio City Christmas Spectacular.
This annual show has been a welcome tradition since 1933. The show entertains audiences of over 1 million in its 8-week run and… Radio City Music Hall. (Performance - Theater). 212-465-6080
8:00 pm-
10:00 pm
LMAO Off Broadway Improv Comedy.
Hilarious Interactive musical comedy based on audience suggestions and participation. The cast, including talent from Broadway,… Times Square Arts Center. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-568-6560
8:00 pmGodspell.
Godspell's score features hits including "Day by Day," "Turn Back, O Man," "Learn Your Lessons Well, "Prepare Ye the Way," "Ligh… Circle in the Square Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmAfraid Of The Dark.
Depicting the ghoulish and fantastical things that happen when four people, all acquaintances, are visited by a mysterious, cryp… Little Shubert Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmRent.
Tony Award for Best Musical returns to New York in this off-broadway production. The schedule shown may not list all performance… New World Stages - Theatre 1. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmAvenue Q.
Set in NY on Avenue Q, which is described as the only place one can live when they are just out of college, out of a job or brok… New World Stages - Theatre 3. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmTraces.
This show combines traditional acrobatic forms with street activities such as skateboarding and basketball, mixed in with some t… Union Square Theatre. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 212-505-0700
8:00 pmA John Waters Christmas.
Performing live for this holiday show. The schedule shown may not list all performances. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Performance - Headliner). 212-997-4144
8:00 pmLysistrata Jones.
A new musical comedy based on a book written by Douglas Carter Beane. Walter Kerr Theater. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmFreud's Last Session.
This production is about Dr. Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis, another professor who is not well-known. The schedule shown may not l… New World Stages - Theatre 5. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
8:15 pmNewsical The Musical.
This musical revue is based on making fun of current events, newsmakers, celebrities, and politicians. The Kirk Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Musical). 212-279-4200
 here: remembering 9/11.
"here: remembering 9/11" features a selection of photographs from the "here is new york: a democracy of photographs" exhibition,… Ground Zero. (Arts - Photography Exhibit).
 Holiday-Themed Exhibition - Frank Morrison.
Featuring artist Frank Morrison and his latest collection entitled: "Soul to Soul". An unveiling of new paintings, cocktail rece… House of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 347-663-8195

For Children

1:00 pmFreckleface Strawberry - The Musical.
A family musical production, Freckleface Strawberry is like most girls - except she had bright red hair and freckles. The Manhattan Movement and Arts Center. (Kids Theater). 212-787-1178
3:00 pmFreckleface Strawberry - The Musical.
A family musical production, Freckleface Strawberry is like most girls - except she had bright red hair and freckles. The Manhattan Movement and Arts Center. (Kids Theater). 212-787-1178

Community

7:00 am-
8:30 am
Beginners Meditation.
The Manhattan Meditation Center is a place to learn about meditation and life. Meditation and life are both big topics, we know… Manhattan Meditation Center. (Community - Self Help).
10:00 am-
12:00 am
Clothes4Souls Winter Clothing Drive.
ROXY will team up with Clothes4Souls to hold a Winter Clothing Drive. Bring in a piece of gently used clothing to any ROXY locat… Roxy @ Quiksilver Times Square. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 212-840-8111
11:00 am-
12:30 pm
History of Wall Street Walking Tour.
Wall Street is a symbol of the U.S.'s financial industry with a fascinating history stretching back over 200 years. Join us for… New York Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 800-979-3370
12:00 pmGround Zero Museum Workshop "Images & Artifacts from the Recovery".
5-star rated exhibit displays 100 of Gary Marlon Suson's most notable photographs as well as artifacts from the recovery, items… Ground Zero Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 212-209-3370
2:00 pmGround Zero Museum Workshop "Images & Artifacts from the Recovery".
5-star rated exhibit displays 100 of Gary Marlon Suson's most notable photographs as well as artifacts from the recovery, items… Ground Zero Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 212-209-3370
5:00 pm-
6:00 pm
OSLIC Voice Spa.
Learn to use a voice that seduces and words that charm from certified OSLIC Instructors. Get what you need just using your spee… Oslic Voice Spa. (Educational - Class). 212-951-3844
7:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Meditation Classes.
Sahaja Yoga meditation classes for beginners. Jan Hus Playhouse. (Community - Self Help). 212-585-2730
7:00 pmThe Ride.
Experience a tour of NYC in a super-sized, technologically amped-up vehicle that travels the streets of New York. Times are sche… Marriott Marquis New York. (Educational - Bus Tour). 212-398-1900
7:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Wine and Cheese 201, Taste, Touch, Smell, An Exploration of the Senses.
In this special wine tasting event we will learn how to create the perfect wine and cheese pairing. As we learn we will sail by… Classic Harbor Line. (Educational - Workshop). 845-542-0562
7:30 pm-
9:00 pm
Community Class: Economics for Activists.
Trying to make sense of the unrelenting economic downturn? This class will cover the nuts and bolts of how capitalism works - a… Freedom Hall. (Educational - Class). 212-222-0633
 New York Pole Dancing.
Intro to Pole Dancing classes. Also $5, $10, & $20 class packages available. Classes run 7 days a week. New York Pole Dancing. (Educational - Class). 917-628-7449
 Made on Staten Island.
Made on Staten Island presents a wide variety of objects crafted and produced on the island from the 18th to the 20th centuries,… Historic Richmond Town. (Educational - Walking Tour). 718-351-1611
 Toys!.
The exhibition features more than 200 of the best-loved and most fondly remembered toys from the 1840s through today. Hands-on… Historic Richmond Town. (Educational - Walking Tour). 718-351-1611
 Occupy Wall Street Protest.
Protesters, representing 99% of America, will occupy Wall Street to bring attention to social justice and the influence of corpo… Zuccotti Park. (Community - Organization). 212-417-7215

Miscellaneous

11:00 amNew York TV & Movie Tour.
Lights, Camera, Action! Take a bus tour to the sites of your favorite movies and TV shows. Over 40 sites from over 60 TV shows a… On Location Tours. (Miscellaneous). 212-209-3370
11:00 amSex & the City Hotspots Tour.
Follow in the footsteps of Carrie & Co. as they conquer New York City! See where they drank, shopped and gossip. Visit Charlotte… On Location Tours. (Miscellaneous). 212-209-3370
3:00 pmSex & the City Hotspots Tour.
Follow in the footsteps of Carrie & Co. as they conquer New York City! See where they drank, shopped and gossip. Visit Charlotte… On Location Tours. (Miscellaneous). 212-209-3370

Nightlife

8:30 pmToday's Headliners. Tomorrow's Stars.
Featuring the best mix of national TV headliners from Letterman, Leno, Conan and Comedy Central as well as the hottest young com… The World at The Broadway Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 646-242-6652
9:00 pmPogo Mondays at Fun.
Resident DJ John Selway of Serotonin Records brings electro specialists like Chromatix, Miss Kittin & The Hacker, Duane of Other… Fun. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-946-1955
9:00 pmKlong Show Mondays at Rubber Monkey.
Do you have the guts to try most anything for a cash prize? Audience members 'klong' those performers in need of a little more… Rubber Monkey. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-625-8220
9:00 pmStand Up Comedy.
Every night The Broadway Comedy Club features comics who have appeared on Letterman, The Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, Mad… Broadway Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-757-2323
9:00 pmComedy Showcase.
Comics at the New York Comedy Club have appeared on the Tonight Show, Letterman, MTV, Comedy Central, Saturday Night Live, and m… New York Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-696-5233
9:00 pm-
2:30 am
Live Funk/R&B at Club Groove.
Features live music seven nights a week. Club Groove. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-254-9393
10:00 pmToday's Headliners. Tomorrow's Stars.
Featuring the best mix of national TV headliners from Letterman, Leno, Conan and Comedy Central as well as the hottest young com… The World at The Broadway Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 646-242-6652
10:00 pm-
4:00 am
"LUX" Mondays.
Happy hour 10-11pm & 2 for 1 drinks for all 11-1 am! Door by Cris A.C.. DJ Smoke Black and celeb guest DJs plays hip-hop, regga… HK Lounge. (Nightlife - Parties). 917-653-0768
 Musical Mondays at SBNY.
Broadway and movie clips are shown from 8pm until 11pm, then DJ Alex Lauterstein takes over from 11am utnil 4am. SBNY Splash Bar New York. (Nightlife - Gay & Lesbian). 212-691-0073
 All the Drag with the Asian Dragdolls.
Witty drag queens from New York team up with Asian "dragdolls" from Singapore, Japan, India, China, Hawaii, Indonesia, and the P… Lucky Cheng's. (Nightlife - Adult theme). 212-861-2438
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