New York - Daily Events List

December 25, 2011

SUNDAY
Christmas Day

Headliners

12:00 pmNew York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics.
NBA Basketball Game. Madison Square Garden. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 212-465-6073
1:00 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
4:00 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
7:30 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 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
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
12:30 pm-
4:30 pm
Accomplice: The Village.
Accomplice is a theatrical experience unlike any found in a theater, taking its audience on a mysterious journey through the cit… New York Metro Area. (Performance - Interactive Theater). 212-242-1524
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
1:00 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
1:00 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
1:00 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 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 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
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 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 pmSay Goodnight Gracie.
A fun loving production about George Burns and Gracie Allen. St. Luke's Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-239-6200
2:00 pm-
3:30 pm
Cathedral Christmas: Medieval & Baroque Treasury.
Early Music New York draws from its several Christmas albums to present a sampling of favorites from its impressive compendium o… Cathedral of St. John the Divine. (Arts - Concerts). 212-749-6600
3:00 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
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 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 pm-
4:30 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
4:00 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
4:30 pmSistas: The Musical.
The story of African-American women told through popular music, from "God Bless the Child" to Destiny's Child, using hit tunes t… St. Luke's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
4:30 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
5:00 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
5:00 pmBach Vespers.
We celebrate evening Vespers services with psalms, hymns, prayers, a lesson, a homily, organ music, motets and full Bach cantata… Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. (Arts - Concerts). 212-877-6815
6:30 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
6:30 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 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
7:00 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
7:00 pmThe Phantom of the Opera.
The unforgettable tale of a mysterious figure haunting the Paris Opera House. Majestic Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
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 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
7:00 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
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 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
7:00 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
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 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
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 pmChanneling Kevin Spacey.
An off-broadway show, Charlie is trapped in a dead end job and a relationship without any love in this comedy production. St. Luke's Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 212-239-6200
7:00 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
7:00 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
7:15 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
7:30 pmAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater free performances. New York City Center. (Performance - Dance). 212-581-1212
7:30 pmThe Maccabeats.
Yeshiva University's all-male a capella group performs live in concert. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Arts - Concerts). 212-997-4144
7:30 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
7:30 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
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 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 pm-
9:30 pm
Cathedral Christmas: Medieval & Baroque Treasury.
Early Music New York draws from its several Christmas albums to present a sampling of favorites from its impressive compendium o… Cathedral of St. John the Divine. (Arts - Concerts). 212-749-6600
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 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
 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

Retail Events

12:00 pmFlea by the Sea.
An exciting and festive place to eat great food, hang out and see and be seen. This hip new approach to the old school Flea Mar… Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk. (Retail - Flea Market). 888-940-8881

Sports

12:00 pmNew York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics.
NBA Basketball Game. Madison Square Garden. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 212-465-6073

For Children

2:00 pm-
3:00 pm
The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters.
Adapted from the classic children's books by Stan and Jan Berenstain, the show brings everyone's favorite bear family to musical… Marjorie S. Dean Little Theatre. (Kids Theater). 866-811-4111

Community

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
1:15 pm-
4:15 pm
Lower East Side Tour.
Relive the history of the immigrants that shaped New York's celebrated Lower East Side. Visit a century-old synagogue and see f… Timeline Touring. (Educational - Walking Tour). 718-339-2302
1:15 pm-
4:15 pm
A Tour of the Jewish Lower East Side.
Discover this celebrated corner of New York City that was the first home to millions of American immigrants. Stroll down century… Timeline Touring. (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
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

10:00 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
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
12:00 pmGossip Girl Sites Tour.
Experience a day in the life of Manhattan's Elite on the tour of Gossip Girl Sites. More than 40 locations that have been used… 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

Dining Specials

12:00 pm-
12:00 am
Christmas Day $55 Prix Fixe Menu at Gallagher's Steak House.
Gallagher's is offering a three course $55 prix fixe menu (+ tax/gratuity) Christmas Day, noon through closing. For reservations… Gallagher's Steak House. (Dining - Dining Specials). 212-972-5337
12:30 pm-
2:30 pm
Harlem Gospel Choir Sunday Brunch.
Features a home-style 'all you can eat' southern buffet and a Gospel performance featuring The World-Famous Harlem Gospel Choir. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Dining - Brunch). 212-997-4144

Nightlife

12:00 pm-
3:00 pm
Brazilian Jazz.
Hot genre-busting singer, guitarist and composer Eliane combines Brazilian and Latin rhythms along with contemporary pop and jaz… Epoque. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-333 4833
3:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Bravo, Roots Reggae Sensation.
Original, fresh and straight from the heart is the best way of describing Jamaican singer, songwriter, arranger and multi-instru… Solomon's Porch Cafe. (Nightlife - Live Music). 718-919-8001
5:00 pmPitStop Sundays at Rubber Monkey.
Alternating DJ team of Keana and Carlos Pedraza bring in the fusion of groove and classic house. Rubber Monkey. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-625-8220
7:00 pm-
8:30 pm
Sunday Night Improv.
A hilarious comedy jam session featuring top improvisers in skits, playlets and a number of breathtaking musical segments, inclu… 78th Street Theatre Lab. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-353-7716
8:00 pmReggae Sundays at Rockwells.
Enjoy some of the best Reggae in town every Sunday at Rockwells. Rockwells Bar & Lounge. (Nightlife - Live Music). 718-488-9879
8:00 pm-
9:30 pm
Sunday Night Standup.
Showcasing some of NYC's freshest comedians rising through the scene. Some have been featured on Comedy Central, MTV, The Onion… Three of Cups. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-388-0059
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 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 pmKitty Nights Burlesque.
Come out to see New York's cutest and most talented Burlesque artists shaking, shimmying and twirling their little fluffy tails… Bar On A. (Nightlife - Adult theme). 212-946-5753
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 pmHudson Street Jazz Ensemble.
Featuring vocalist Freddie Nelson singing jazz standards, along with special land bands and alternating DJ's on the upper deck. Frying Pan Boat/Dock. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-463-8782
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
 Jazz, Blues, & More Blues.
Jazz, Blues Club Crawl in Greenwich Village. Call for reservations & meeting place. $20 includes admission to all clubs (1 dri… New York Metro Area. (Nightlife - Pub Crawl / Bar Tour). 212-696-6617
 Extreme Tea Dance at SBNY.
2 for 1 Happy Hour from 5pm until 8pm and dancing with DJ Robbie Leslie from 8pm until 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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