New York - Daily Events List

December 21, 2011

WEDNESDAY
Chanukah

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
6:00 pmSounds of the Season Christmas Concert over Lincoln Center.
Celebrate the season with the joyous sound of holiday music & sweeping views of city lights over Lincoln Center. Stephane Wrembe… Empire Hotel Rooftop. (Nightlife - Live Music). 646-812-6926
7:30 pmNew York Knicks vs. New Jersey Nets.
NBA Basketball Game. Madison Square Garden. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 212-465-6073
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

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 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-
6:00 pm
Susi Kenna and Allegra LaViola Gallery Present: Toxic Women.
Through a series of provocative self-portraits rendered as paintings, photographs, and film, Marshall examines the intersection… Allegra LaViola Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-577-1275
12:30 pmBig Apple Circus.
Big Apple Circus presents all new show Dream Big! under the Big Top. The schedule shown may not list all performances. Damrosch Park. (Performance - Magic and Illusion). 212-721-6500
1:15 pmPomerium.
Creator of the Stars--Christmas Music from the Old World. The program features a selection of Gregorian chants for the Christma… Immanuel Lutheran Church. (Arts - Concerts). 212-967-9157
1:30 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 pmThe Phantom of the Opera.
The unforgettable tale of a mysterious figure haunting the Paris Opera House. Majestic Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 pmAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater free performances. New York City Center. (Performance - Dance). 212-581-1212
2:00 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
2:00 pmBilly Elliott: The Musical.
This moving new musical is the story of a boy who discovers he has a special talent for dance, while the boys all around him are… Imperial Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 pmLombardi.
A look into the life and times of one of America's most inspirational and mercurial personalities, Hall of Fame football coach,… Circle in the Square Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
2:00 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
2:00 pmHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Young window-cleaner, J. Pierrepont Finch, begins a meteoric rise from the mail-room to Vice President of Advertising at the Wor… Al Hirschfeld Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 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
2:00 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
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
2:00 pmWar Horse.
Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Play! At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to th… Vivian Beaumont Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
2:00 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
2:00 pmThe Mountaintop.
Starring Samuel Jackson in this Martin Luther King story. Show times are subject to change - please call. Bernard B. Jacobs Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
2:00 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
2:00 pmPeter Pan.
Cathy Rigby stars in this timeless classic production. Times vary - call ahead. The Theater at Madison Square Garden. (Performance - Theater). 212-465-MSG1
2:00 pmFollies.
Follies echoes the songs, exuberance and romance of the vaudeville days between the two World Wars. The score features some of S… Marquis Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-382-0100
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 pmAn Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin.
A musical love story featuring Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin. The schedule shown may not list all performances. The Barrymore Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmOther Desert Cities.
A Jon Robin Baitz's famous family drama live on stage. The schedule shown may not list all performances. Booth Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmRelatively Speaking.
Starring by Elaine May, Ethan Coen and Woody Allen in a three one-act comedic performance. The schedule shown may not list all p… Brooks Atkinson Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 212-307-4100
2:00 pmBonnie and Clyde.
This musical stars Laura Osnes as Bonnie Parker and Jeremy Jordan as Clyde Barrow. Schoenfeld Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmSeminar.
A play about four aspiring, young novelists. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck. John Golden Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmChinglish.
A romantic play about an American businessman arrives in a bustling Chinese province looking to make a lucrative contact for his… Longacre Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmPrivate Lives.
Starring Kim Cattrall, Paul Gross - A production is based on the popular 2010 London production. Music Box Theater. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmPorgy and Bess.
Featuring Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis and David Alan Grier in this musical production. Richard Rodgers Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
2:00 pmLysistrata Jones.
A new musical comedy based on a book written by Douglas Carter Beane. Walter Kerr Theater. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmHugh Jackman Back On Broadway.
Along with an 18-piece orchestra, Hugh Jackman performs a selection of his favorite musical numbers for only 10 weeks .The sched… Broadhurst Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmThe Nutcracker.
Presented by American Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker, a favorite of the holiday season. The schedule shown may not list all pe… Howard Gilman Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 718-636-4100
2:00 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
2:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Letters of Love.
A collection of different artworks created to inspire the pursuit of self knowledge and self love. The artists stand out in thei… Michael Mut Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-677-7868
2:00 pmThe Road to Mecca.
Miss Helen, an elderly eccentric artist, is being threatened with being sent to an old age home because she has turned her house… American Airlines Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-719-1300
2:00 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
2:00 pmBlood and Gifts.
A spy-versus-spy play. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly for verification. Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. (Performance - Theater).
2:30 pmMillion Dollar Quartet.
A musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together four of the most legendary figures in the history o… New World Stages - Theatre 4. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
3:00 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
3:00 pmVoca People.
Voca People combine their vocal sounds and acapella singing with the art of the beat-box live on stage. Westside Theatre - Upstairs. (Performance). 212-315-2244
3:00 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
3:00 pmStanding On Ceremony.
A bunch of short plays based on the subject of marriage equality. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please conta… Minetta Lane Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-420-8000
3:00 pmDanny And Sylvia: The Danny Kaye Musical.
Starring Brian Childers and Kimberly Faye Greenberg is this musical production. The schedule shown may not list all performances… St. Luke's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
4:00 pmTrans-Siberian Orchestra.
Winter Tour 2011. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. (Arts - Concerts). 516-794-9300
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
5:30 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
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
6:30 pmBig Apple Circus.
Big Apple Circus presents all new show Dream Big! under the Big Top. The schedule shown may not list all performances. Damrosch Park. (Performance - Magic and Illusion). 212-721-6500
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 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
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 pmVoca People.
Voca People combine their vocal sounds and acapella singing with the art of the beat-box live on stage. Westside Theatre - Upstairs. (Performance). 212-315-2244
7:00 pmPeter Pan.
Cathy Rigby stars in this timeless classic production. Times vary - call ahead. The Theater at Madison Square Garden. (Performance - Theater). 212-465-MSG1
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 pmSeminar.
A play about four aspiring, young novelists. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck. John Golden Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmChinglish.
A romantic play about an American businessman arrives in a bustling Chinese province looking to make a lucrative contact for his… Longacre Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmLysistrata Jones.
A new musical comedy based on a book written by Douglas Carter Beane. Walter Kerr Theater. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmThe Nutcracker.
Presented by American Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker, a favorite of the holiday season. The schedule shown may not list all pe… Howard Gilman Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 718-636-4100
7:00 pm-
9:00 pm
The Canterbury Tales Remixed.
Written and performed by Baba Brinkman with music and turntablism by Mr. Simmonds. The Geoffrey Chaucer's timeless Canterbury Ta… The SoHo Playhouse. (Performance - Musical). 212-354-4660
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 pmBilly Elliott: The Musical.
This moving new musical is the story of a boy who discovers he has a special talent for dance, while the boys all around him are… Imperial Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 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 pmHansel and Gretel - Metropolitan Opera.
The Met's wickedly funny production returns as this season's English-language holiday presentation for families. By Engelbert Hu… Metropolitan Opera House. (Arts - Opera). 212-362-6000
7:30 pmBonnie and Clyde.
This musical stars Laura Osnes as Bonnie Parker and Jeremy Jordan as Clyde Barrow. Schoenfeld Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
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 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
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 pmTrans-Siberian Orchestra.
Winter Tour 2011. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. (Arts - Concerts). 516-794-9300
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 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
8:00 pmAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater free performances. New York City Center. (Performance - Dance). 212-581-1212
8:00 pmComedy For All.
Tommy Koenig's The Comics Studio presents Comedy For All. Stand up pros from stage and screen. All ages! All sexes! All race… Dillons Supper Club. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-307-9797
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 pmBilly Elliott: The Musical.
This moving new musical is the story of a boy who discovers he has a special talent for dance, while the boys all around him are… Imperial Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 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
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 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 pmLombardi.
A look into the life and times of one of America's most inspirational and mercurial personalities, Hall of Fame football coach,… Circle in the Square Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
8:00 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
8:00 pmHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Young window-cleaner, J. Pierrepont Finch, begins a meteoric rise from the mail-room to Vice President of Advertising at the Wor… Al Hirschfeld Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
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 pmWar Horse.
Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Play! At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to th… Vivian Beaumont Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmThe Mountaintop.
Starring Samuel Jackson in this Martin Luther King story. Show times are subject to change - please call. Bernard B. Jacobs Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
8:00 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
8:00 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
8:00 pmFollies.
Follies echoes the songs, exuberance and romance of the vaudeville days between the two World Wars. The score features some of S… Marquis Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-382-0100
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 pmMillion Dollar Quartet.
A musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together four of the most legendary figures in the history o… New World Stages - Theatre 4. (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 pmAn Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin.
A musical love story featuring Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin. The schedule shown may not list all performances. The Barrymore Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmOther Desert Cities.
A Jon Robin Baitz's famous family drama live on stage. The schedule shown may not list all performances. Booth Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmRelatively Speaking.
Starring by Elaine May, Ethan Coen and Woody Allen in a three one-act comedic performance. The schedule shown may not list all p… Brooks Atkinson Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 212-307-4100
8:00 pmPrivate Lives.
Starring Kim Cattrall, Paul Gross - A production is based on the popular 2010 London production. Music Box Theater. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmPorgy and Bess.
Featuring Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis and David Alan Grier in this musical production. Richard Rodgers Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
8:00 pmHugh Jackman Back On Broadway.
Along with an 18-piece orchestra, Hugh Jackman performs a selection of his favorite musical numbers for only 10 weeks .The sched… Broadhurst Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 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
8:00 pm3 Ghosts.
A re-telling of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue d… The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Musical). 212-947-8844
8:00 pmThe Road to Mecca.
Miss Helen, an elderly eccentric artist, is being threatened with being sent to an old age home because she has turned her house… American Airlines Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-719-1300
8:00 pmBlood and Gifts.
A spy-versus-spy play. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly for verification. Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. (Performance - Theater).
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
 Road Kill Comedy.
Where comics get to stretch, recreating the road format. Dillons Supper Club. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-439-8034
 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

Sports

7:30 pmNew York Knicks vs. New Jersey Nets.
NBA Basketball Game. Madison Square Garden. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 212-465-6073

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

6:45 am-
8:45 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
6:00 pm-
7:00 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
6:00 pmFree Workshop in Improvisational Acting by Scotty Watson.
Learn to improvise! FREE! A no experience necessary, drop-in, introduction to improvisational acting, taught by Second City Al… Shetler Studios. (Educational - Class). 212-875-1857
7:00 pm-
9:30 pm
Figure Drawing Class.
Weekly figure drawing class from a nude model mediated by artist, Kendall Bradford. Bring your own materials. Like the Spice, Art Studio. (Educational - Class). 718-388-5488
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
 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
5:30 pm-
11:30 pm
Past Rock Star Silkscreen Exhibit.
George H. Potter's current exhibition is a tribute series honoring the legendary entertainers who recorded landmark albums there… Providence. (Miscellaneous). 212-307-0062
7:30 pmWednesday Night Skate.
Largest group skate in New York. Meets each Wednesday at Union Square North between 7:30 and 8pm. Union Square Park. (Miscellaneous). 212-696-7247

Dining Specials

9:00 pmFree BBQ.
Free BBQ is offered every Wednesday in the beer garden coupled with drink specials. Canal Bar. (Dining - Happy Hour). 718-246-0011

Nightlife

6:00 pmAfter Work Wednesdays at Rubber Monkey.
Pete Rivera will be spinning your favorite Hip Hop, R&B, Classic, Funk and Old Skool hits. Professional dress required. Rubber Monkey. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 212-340-1263
6:00 pmSounds of the Season Christmas Concert over Lincoln Center.
Celebrate the season with the joyous sound of holiday music & sweeping views of city lights over Lincoln Center. Stephane Wrembe… Empire Hotel Rooftop. (Nightlife - Live Music). 646-812-6926
7:00 pm-
12:00 am
Latin Jazz Wednesdays.
An Evening of Latin Jazz. Midnight Cafe. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-226-2572
7:00 pmRock Band Tournament.
All of you wannabe rockers can show off your skills on Rock Band 2 and rock out to over 300 songs with artists like the Foo Figh… The Village Pourhouse. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-228-4200
8:00 pm-
2:00 am
Sol Village.
This the hottest live showcase for emerging R&B singer/songwriters and groups. SOB's - Sounds of Brazil. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-777-1224
8:00 pm-
9:30 pm
The Monthly Show with Aunt Flo.
A.B. Carney stars as the host (Aunt Flo) of her own Public Access parody show in this laughfest set in the living room of Floren… Jimmy's No. 43. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-982-3006
8:00 pmMint Condition.
Performing live. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-997-4144
8:04 pmVintage Vinyl w/ DJ South High.
Have a few cocktails and hear rare and classic Lounge, Exotica, Latin, Rock and Soul records from the 50s, 60s and 70s the way t… Detour. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-533-6212
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 pm-
1:00 am
Karaoke on Third at Proof.
Karaoke featuring Dan Kingman and drink specials all night long. $5 Cosmos and $3 Domestics. Proof Bar and Lounge. (Nightlife - Karaoke). 212-228-4200
9:00 pmEasy Wednesdays at Avalon.
Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae & Reggaeton provided by DJ Dallas Green (So So Def/The Def DJ's, NBA Rhythm 'N Rims tour DJ) and hosted by… Avalon Nightclub. (Nightlife - Dance). 917-674-6067
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-
12:00 am
Atlantic Quartet.
Live Jazz Event every Wednesday with members of the Atlantic Quartet. 66 Charlton Restaurant & Bar. (Nightlife - Jazz). 212-229-9988
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
9:30 pmRoots N Ruckus.
New York's only weekly roots/folk/ragtime/blues music showcase! Every Wednesday night. Village Ma. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-529-3808
10:00 pmWednesday Sessions at Fun.
Featuring DJ Que, Bill Patrick, and special guest Tom Amoroso for some loungey house. Fun. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-946-1955
10:00 pm-
4:00 am
The KTHNXBYE.
Wednesday night party featuring resident DJ's Mike Dextro, Shandi Sullivan, and 'eLe* spin 80's, electroclash, and progressive h… Pianos. (Nightlife - DJ). 212-505-3733
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
Spice Wednesdays.
Trendy Wednesday night event that features all-star guest DJ's that spin Funk, Soul, Dance, House, R&B and Hip Hop. Katra Lounge. (Nightlife - DJ). 212-473-3113
 Hardbar Wednesdays at SBNY.
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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