New York - Daily Events List

December 31, 2011

SATURDAY
New Year's Eve

Headliners

12:00 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
1:00 pmNew Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburg Penguins.
NHL Hockey Game. Prudential Center. (Sports - Hockey). 800-NJ-DEVIL
1:00 pmNew York Islanders vs. Edmonton Oilers.
NHL Hockey Game. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. (Sports - Hockey). 800-882ISLES
3:00 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 pmChuck Berry.
New Year's Eve. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Arts - Concerts). 212-997-4144
8:00 pmNew York Philharmonic.
Celebrate New Years Eve with the New York Philharmonic, lead by conductor Alan Gilbert and joined by pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet… Avery Fisher Hall. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 212-875-5030
8:00 pmNew Years Eve Ball 2012.
Celebrate the New Year at America's First Nightclub. Watch a live broadcast of the Ball Drop in Times Square on 40 LCD screens,… Webster Hall. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 212-353-1600
9:00 pmNew Years Eve on the Water.
Non-stop dance party offers a 3 hour open premium bar, appetizers upon arrival, firework and spectacular views of the New York H… Pier 40. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 212-987-BOAT
9:00 pm-
3:00 am
New Year's Eve Celebration at Grand Prospect Hall.
Celebrate a spectacular New Years Eve in a majestic Victorian ballroom. Ring in the New Year with live music, DJ, entertainment… Grand Prospect Hall. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 718-788-0777
9:00 pmNew Years Eve Celebration at Rebel NYC for 2012.
3 Levels, 5 Rooms, 5 DJs including Prince of NY, DJ Self & the Union's DJ Bronx Bomber, DJ Will. Both of Power 105 rocking our H… Rebel. (Nightlife - Parties). 212-695-2747
9:00 pmChef Geoffrey Zakarian Invites You To New Year's Eve In The Dining Room At The Lambs Club.
Canapes and Champagne to Start, Three Savory Courses with Large Format Wine Pairings. Ticker Tape Confetti Outside on 44th Stree… The Lambs Club. (Dining - Dining Specials). 212-997-5262
9:00 pmNYE 2012 at SNAP.
Joonbug.com invites you to cheer in 2012. 5 Hour premium open bar (9pm-2am), featuring a world-renowned DJ, Midnight champagne t… SNAP Sports Bar. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 212-580-0835
9:00 pm-
3:00 am
Southern Hospitality Hell's Kitchen Presents NYE Bash 2012.
Southern Hospitality Hell's Kitchen Presents NYE Bash 2012. Watch the ball drop on eight HD televisions, and celebrate with par… Southern Hospitality BBQ Hell's Kitchen. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 212-265-1000
9:45 pmNew Year's Eve Countdown Cruise.
4 Hour Premium Open Bar, Complimentary Appetizers, Free Champagne Toast & Party Favors. NYC's Elite DJ's spin the Best of 80's,… Paddle Wheel Queen. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 212-288-1975
11:00 pmChuck Berry.
New Year's Eve. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Arts - Concerts). 212-997-4144

Festivals

8:00 pmNew Years Eve Ball 2012.
Celebrate the New Year at America's First Nightclub. Watch a live broadcast of the Ball Drop in Times Square on 40 LCD screens,… Webster Hall. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 212-353-1600
9:00 pmNew Years Eve on the Water.
Non-stop dance party offers a 3 hour open premium bar, appetizers upon arrival, firework and spectacular views of the New York H… Pier 40. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 212-987-BOAT
9:00 pm-
3:00 am
New Year's Eve Celebration at Grand Prospect Hall.
Celebrate a spectacular New Years Eve in a majestic Victorian ballroom. Ring in the New Year with live music, DJ, entertainment… Grand Prospect Hall. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 718-788-0777
9:00 pmNYE 2012 at SNAP.
Joonbug.com invites you to cheer in 2012. 5 Hour premium open bar (9pm-2am), featuring a world-renowned DJ, Midnight champagne t… SNAP Sports Bar. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 212-580-0835
9:00 pm-
3:00 am
Southern Hospitality Hell's Kitchen Presents NYE Bash 2012.
Southern Hospitality Hell's Kitchen Presents NYE Bash 2012. Watch the ball drop on eight HD televisions, and celebrate with par… Southern Hospitality BBQ Hell's Kitchen. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 212-265-1000
9:45 pmNew Year's Eve Countdown Cruise.
4 Hour Premium Open Bar, Complimentary Appetizers, Free Champagne Toast & Party Favors. NYC's Elite DJ's spin the Best of 80's,… Paddle Wheel Queen. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 212-288-1975

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-
10:00 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 amThe Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe.
Based on C.S. Lewis' classic, two actors give a tour-de-force performance that's sure to delight children and adults alike. The… St. Luke's Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
12:00 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
12:00 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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
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 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 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 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
2:30 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
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 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
3:00 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
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
4:00 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
4:00 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
4:30 pmThe 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
5:00 pm-
7:00 pm
The Best Party Ever.
A satirical two act play about a Keg Party followed by an Office Party consisting of comedic vignettes, sketches, and monologues… The Richmond Shepard Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-684-2690
5:00 pmThe Quantum Eye.
Sam Eaton's entertaining and fascinating exploration of mentalism, magic, perception and deception, where extraordinary ability… Theatre 80. (Performance - Magic and Illusion). 212-842-9717
5:00 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
6:00 pmNaked Boys Singing.
Playing on Stage 5, this all-male, all-nude musical has been running since 1999 and delivers exactly what it's title promises. New World Stages - Theatre 2. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
6:30 pmThe Enchanted Island - Metropolitan Opera.
In The Enchanted Island, the lovers from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream are shipwrecked on his other-worldly island of… Metropolitan Opera House. (Arts - Opera). 212-362-6000
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 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
7:00 pmAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater free performances. New York City Center. (Performance - Dance). 212-581-1212
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 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
7:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Free Outdoor Movie Nights.
Personal headsets transmit crisp audio directly to each viewer, to ensure the best viewing experience. In-plaza eateries like Be… Big Screen Plaza. (Performance - Movies).
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 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).
7:30 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 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 pmTony n' Tina's Wedding.
This long-running interactive mock wedding exploits the stereotype of the melodramatic Italian. As an invited guest you will da… Vinnie Black's Colliseum at the Edison Hotel. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-352-3101
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 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 pmPhish.
Performing live in concert. Madison Square Garden. (Arts - Concerts). 212-307-7171
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 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 pmChuck Berry.
New Year's Eve. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Arts - Concerts). 212-997-4144
8:00 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
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 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 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
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 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 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 pmNew York Philharmonic.
Haydn Schubert & Ravel. Avery Fisher Hall. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 212-875-5030
8:00 pmNew York Philharmonic.
Celebrate New Years Eve with the New York Philharmonic, lead by conductor Alan Gilbert and joined by pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet… Avery Fisher Hall. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 212-875-5030
8:00 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
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 pmAssembly of Dust.
Performing live on stage. Mercury Lounge. (Arts - Concerts). 212-260-4700
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 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
9:00 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
9:30 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
10:00 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
10:00 pmInfected Mushroom.
Performing live. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly for verification. Best Buy Theater. (Arts - Concerts).
10:00 pmInfected Mushroom.
Performing live. Best Buy Theater. (Arts - Concerts).
10:30 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
10:30 pmThe JustUs League.
Every Saturday The JustUs League combines sketch comedy, live music and video elements, keeping audiences on their toes. The Actor's Playground. (Performance - Show Comedy). 866-496-7269
10:30 pm-
11:30 pm
Too Much Light Makes the Baby go Blind.
Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is the New York Neo-Futurists, the wildly prolific writers/directors/performers, race-aga… Kraine Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-352-3101
10:30 pmNaked Boys Singing.
Playing on Stage 5, this all-male, all-nude musical has been running since 1999 and delivers exactly what it's title promises. New World Stages - Theatre 2. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
11:00 pmChuck Berry.
New Year's Eve. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Arts - Concerts). 212-997-4144
 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

1:00 pmNew Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburg Penguins.
NHL Hockey Game. Prudential Center. (Sports - Hockey). 800-NJ-DEVIL
1:00 pmNew York Islanders vs. Edmonton Oilers.
NHL Hockey Game. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. (Sports - Hockey). 800-882ISLES

For Children

11:00 amThe 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
11:00 am-
12:00 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
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 pm-
5:00 pm
Improv 4 Kids!.
A hilarious improvisation and musical comedy show for kids. Improv 4 Kids entertains as well as engages the kids. They learn a… Times Square Arts Center. (Kids - Children's Activities). 212-568-6560

Community

11:00 amGround 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
11:00 am-
1:30 pm
Walking Tours of Manhattan & Brooklyn.
Explore New York City's History, Architecture, And Culture As We Walk And Talk Our Way Around The Streets Of Gotham. Tourists,… Gotham Walking Tours of New York City. (Educational - Walking Tour). 646-645-5782
1:00 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
1:00 pm-
2:30 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
2:15 pm-
5:00 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
3:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Photoshop & Illustrator Workshops.
Each hour workshop will outline and demonstrate the possibilities of Photoshop and Illustator. If you have ever been interested… Like the Spice, Art Studio. (Educational - Workshop). 718-388-5488
3:00 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
 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 pmCentral Park TV & Movie Sites Tour.
Take Two! on a trip through Central Park. Over 40 locations on the tour, including locations from Enchanted, When Harry Met Sall… On Location Tours. (Miscellaneous). 212-209-3370
2:00 pmSopranos Sites Tour.
See the shootings from the hit show on a bus tour through Sopranoland. Over 40 locations on the tour, including Father Phil's P… 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

Dining Specials

12:00 pmStrawberry Fields - A Tribute To The Beatles.
Strawberry Fields Beatles Tribute. Enjoy a Saturday afternoon with an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet with the music of The Beatl… B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Dining - Brunch). 212-997-4144
1:00 pm-
4:00 pm
High Tea.
Enjoy a 3-course afternoon tea with fresh baked scones, an assortment of tea sandwiches and dessert samplings. Harlem Tea Room. (Dining - Dining Specials). 212-348-3471
8:00 pmBateaux New Year's Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise in New York.
Price includes Premium Bar Package, Plated Dinner, Live Music With Jazz Classics and Broadway Show Tunes, Party Favors and Beaut… Bateaux New York. (Dining - Dinner Cruise). 212-219-0321
9:00 pmNew Year's Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise on Spirit.
Includes Four-Hour Event on the Hudson, Bar Package, Grande Dinner Buffet, Rockin' DJ for Dancing the Night Away, Stunning views… Spirit of New York. (Dining - Dinner Cruise). 212-219-0321
9:00 pmChef Geoffrey Zakarian Invites You To New Year's Eve In The Dining Room At The Lambs Club.
Canapes and Champagne to Start, Three Savory Courses with Large Format Wine Pairings. Ticker Tape Confetti Outside on 44th Stree… The Lambs Club. (Dining - Dining Specials). 212-997-5262

Nightlife

1:00 am-
6:00 am
Rapt.
Located inside the Vitality Lounge, Rapt is an after-hours drum'n'bass, jungle, hip hop club featuring guest DJ's, an oxygen bar… Vitality Lounge. (Nightlife - Parties). 212-358-9822
11:00 amPlayhouse Saturdays at Strata.
Ladies are free till 12, guys with dates are free till 11. Music by Big Ben spinning Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae and Classics. Hosted… Strata. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-316-6325
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
6:00 pm-
4:00 am
New Year's Eve 2012 Party.
Enjoy affordable glatt kosher gourmet food, full service bar and live music while you watch the "action" in Times Square LIVE on… Talia's Steakhouse & Bar. (Nightlife - Parties). 212-580-3770
7:00 pm-
4:00 am
Samba Saturdays.
Feature the best in live music, food and dance of Brazilian culture. See gorgeous Brazilian beauties dance samba in traditional… SOB's - Sounds of Brazil. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-243-4940
7:30 pmNational Comedy Theatre Improv.
Nationally acclaimed improv comedy show that is appropriate for all audiences. Similar in style to Drew Carey's 'Whose Line is… National Comedy Theatre. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-629-5202
8:00 pm-
9:30 pm
Wonder GirlZ.
'Pussycat Dolls meets Charlie's Angels' is the best way to describe Wonder GirlZ. Emmy nominated choreographer Brian Thomas, 'BT… The Supper Club. (Nightlife - Dance). 917-250-5075
8:00 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
8:00 pm-
9:30 pm
Chicago City Limits.
New York's legendary improv. group, Chicago City Limits is better then ever after winning back-to-back MAC awards (2008-09) for… Broadway Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-888-5233
8:00 pmA Night With the Beatle's.
Improvised, Impromptu, and Interactive. Dave Jay seamlessly morphs between distinct impersonations of the Fab Four. A British… HA! Comedy Club NYC. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-977-3097
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-
4:00 am
NYC's #1 Latin Party at Pearl.
Come out and dance at NYC's #1 Latin Party. The DJ's will be spinning the best in Merengue, Salsa and all your favorite Latin so… Octagon. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-685-3200
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 pmGov't Mule.
Gov't Mule peforming live in concert. Beacon Theatre. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-465-6500
9:00 pmNew Years Eve Celebration at Rebel NYC for 2012.
3 Levels, 5 Rooms, 5 DJs including Prince of NY, DJ Self & the Union's DJ Bronx Bomber, DJ Will. Both of Power 105 rocking our H… Rebel. (Nightlife - Parties). 212-695-2747
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
9:45 pmNational Comedy Theatre Improv.
Nationally acclaimed improv comedy show that is appropriate for all audiences. Similar in style to Drew Carey's 'Whose Line is… National Comedy Theatre. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-629-5202
10:00 pmThe Golden Boys.
Line-up rotates between Thomas & Eric of Wicked Crew, Holmar Filippson & AgRam of N'ice, with wonderboys Brennan and Steve. Tun… Fun. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-946-1955
10:00 pmSaffire Saturdays at C West.
Featuring KTU's Judy Torres. DJ Louis 'Mole' Morales playing house, tance, hip-hop, freestyle and classics. Proper attire req… C West. (Nightlife - Dance). 914-636-8844
10:00 pmCaribbean Saturdays at Amarachi.
Caribbean Saturdays is a Caribbean dance party featuring reggae, soca and a splash of the hottest hip-hop and R&B vibes. Amarachi Lounge. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 646-641-4510
10:00 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
10:00 pm-
11:30 pm
Chicago City Limits.
New York's legendary improv. group, Chicago City Limits is better then ever after winning back-to-back MAC awards (2008-09) for… Broadway Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-888-5233
10:00 pm-
2:00 am
Rock & Roll Dueling Piano Show.
All request sing a long featuring your favorite Rock & Roll Hits. Popular requests include Billy Joel, Elton John, Bon Jovi, Br… Sweet Caroline's Dueling Piano Bar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-977-3884
10:00 pm-
4:00 am
"Hustle" Saturdays.
Guest DJ's spin hip-hop, reggae, R&B, old skool and more. All table reservations get a free bottle! Dress to impress (no sneak… Duvet Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - DJ). 646-544-2532
10:00 pm-
4:00 am
Twirl Saturday's.
2 for 1 drink til 12am for everyone! Hip-hop, reggae, rock, house, old skool and more. Dress to impress (no sneakers, baggy at… Taj. (Nightlife - Parties). 917-653-0768
10:00 pm-
4:00 am
"The Chill Factor" Saturday's!.
Guest DJs in 4 dance floors and 6 levels rock the best in hip-hop, reggae, r&b, rock, house, techno, Latin and old skool classic… Webster Hall. (Nightlife - Parties). 917-653-0768
10:30 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
10:30 pm-
4:00 am
Brooklyn Soul Dance Party.
New York's Finest DJs spinnin' 80's & 90's Classics, R&B, Latin, Neo-Soul, Afrobeat, Funk, Soul, Reggae, and Soca. Tamboril Restaurant and Lounge. (Nightlife - DJ). 718-930-1316
10:30 pm-
4:00 am
"Plastic" Saturday's!.
DJs plays hip-hop, house, reggae, rock, Latin, old school and more on 2 dance floors. It's free admission on the "Cris A.C. Gue… Hiro. (Nightlife - Parties). 917-653-0768
11:00 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
11:00 pm-
3:00 am
Kosher Party at Talia's.
A perfect destination for orthodox and traditional Jews who would love to sschmoozes, mix and mingle with styled sophisticates i… Talia's Steakhouse & Bar. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-580-3770
11:00 pm-
1:00 am
Absent Minded Comedy.
Absent Minded Comedy is an unsensored edgy late night show created by an eclectic cast of rising improv performers and comedians… Laugh Factory. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-586-7829
11:00 pm-
4:00 am
"AMMOS" Saturdays!.
DJ Abrupt and guest plays hip-hop, reggae, rock, house, old skool, Latin and more. On the CRIS A.C. guest list, Ladies free til… Ammos Estiatorio. (Nightlife - Parties). 917-653-0768
12:00 am-
4:00 am
Debauchery at Cake Shop.
Late night dance party with host host 'PappaWheelie.' PappaWheelie is the nom de plume of a music journalist, music producer, a… Cake Shop. (Nightlife - Parties). 212-253-0036
12:00 amComedy 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
12:00 amToday'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
12:00 am-
4:00 am
Vero's List - Saturday.
Experience one of the trendiest hotspot of New York. Join us Saturday night for some cocktails, great House music provided by DJ… Guest House. (Nightlife - Parties).
 Same Sex Saturday's at SBNY.
Stud Search with Hostess Kenny Dash will take place from 8pm until 10pm followed by legendary DJ Max Rodriguez who will entertai… SBNY Splash Bar New York. (Nightlife - Gay & Lesbian). 212-691-0073
 Blues, Jazz, & Rock.
Jazz, Blues & Rock Club Crawl in Greenwich Village. Call for reservations & meeting place. $20 includes admission to all clubs… New York Metro Area. (Nightlife - Pub Crawl / Bar Tour). 212-696-6617
 Saturday Night Party at Lemon Lounge.
DJ's spinning a mix of Hip Hop, Classics, Reggae, Rock & a touch of everything else. Everyone free before 12midnight. Reduced c… Lemon Lounge. (Nightlife - DJ). 646-667-2566
 Sizzlin' Latin Nights.
Begin your night with beginners or advance dance lessons from 8-10pm. Dress to Impress. 2 drink minimum at tables. Ages 21+ To… The West Gate Lounge. (Nightlife - Dance). 845-358-8100
 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
 Drink, Dine, Dance.
Drink, Dine, Dance and Smike Hookah every Friday and Saturday. Featuring DJ Amir, Belly Dancer, Club Dancer and Psychic Reader. Club Tuts. (Nightlife - Parties). 212-961-7507
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