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15 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, December 21, 2020

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Play | A Christmas Carol in Harlem: Holiday Family Classic (virtual)


Set in present-day Harlem, this holiday treasure is dramatized with Classical Theatre of Harlem's signature more style of infusing classic works with an uptown flair. A Christmas Carol in Harlem places Ebenezer Scrooge as a real estate mogul who has made his fortune at the expense of others. Scrooge foregoes using his wealth to affect positive change within his Harlem community and instead lives a life of miserly solitude. That is until three unexpected visitors arrive on Christmas Eve to show him that the value of family and the impact of cooperation will lead to a healthy, thriving and prosperous community. This archival stream will be available until Jan 3rd. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 am
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Play | The Railway Children: Timeless Classic (virtual)


The story is about a family who moves from London to 'The Three Chimneys', a house near the railway, more after the father, who works at the Foreign Office, is imprisoned after being falsely accused of spying. The children, Roberta (nicknamed "Bobbie"), Peter and Phyllis, befriend an Old Gentleman who regularly takes the 9:15 train near their home; he is eventually able to help prove their father's innocence and the family is reunited. Before Father is freed, the family takes care of a Russian exile, Mr. Szczepansky, who came to England looking for his family (later located) and Jim, the grandson of the Old Gentleman, who suffers a broken leg in a tunnel. The streaming will be available for 48 hrs. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 am
Free

Workshop | Career and Resilience Coaching: One-On-One Session (by phone or virtual)


Need to get your career back on track? Book a phone or virtual appointment with a Career or Resilience more coach. A wide range of appointment dates and times are available: - Skype Career Coaching: Get help with resumes & cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, Interview preparation and general career direction Career Coaching sessions held via Skype. - Career Coaching via Phone:  Get help with resumes & cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, Interview preparation and general career direction  Career coaching sessions held over the phone.  - Resilience Coaching: Connect with a coach if you need support in building your mental resilience and a plan of action for now and the future. Your coach will reach out to you before the session and ask how you want to connect: Skype, Zoom or by phone - Resume & Cover Letter Formatting: get help in formatting/retyping resumes and cover letters. The staff will contact you via email to arrange a virtual meeting. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Christmas Lights in West Berlin Live (virtual)


It's the most wonderful time of the year in Berlin with the city lit up by millions of lights and an more overwhelming spirit of Christmas. You will embrace the spirit by diving into the sea of lights flowing from Ku?damm street. Along the way you'll get to see the world renowned KaDeWe department store, with all of its Christmassy decorative wonders, and a winter wonderland set up around the memorial church. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Meditation: Release Stress, Anxiety and Tension (virtual)


Join this 30 minute guided body-awareness meditation to locate and release stress, anxiety and tension. more Relieving physical discomfort can lead to a softening of emotional tension. You will go through simple breathing and body awareness exercises to cultivate making space for yourself to be more present, with greater peace of mind.  less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Holiday Ballet: Acrobats, Snowflakes, Clowns, Princes, and Beautiful Ballerinas (virtual)


In a deserted city, a young boy stumbles into a theatre. He wanders through the auditorium, where rows more of velvet chairs, draping curtains and chandeliers seem to lie in lonely wait for audiences to return. The theatre may be empty, but the show will go on... Characters from the worlds of the Snow Queen and the Sugar Plum Fairy collide when the theatre bursts into life. In this spectacular film, you'll be treated to a show filled with acrobats, snowflakes, clowns, princes and - of course - beautiful ballerinas. The stream will be available until Dec 24th. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Concert | Caroling on the Plaza (in-person)


The event begins with a warm-up in the form of a dance class by the Mark Morris Dance Group, followed more by a short performance by the dancers. Then Elise Gaugert will lead the Hard Nut Singers in caroling. All are welcome to join in! Free hot chocolate and sweet treats will be provided. Please maintain 6 feet distance from others and wear a mask at all times. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Concert | Harmonica Holiday Jam (virtual)


Harmonica virtuoso Jia-Yi He, who was featured on “America’s Got Talent,” will lead this participatory more jam session in performing holiday classics such as “Jingle Bell,” “Deck the Halls,” “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Silent Night,” “When the Saints Go Marching In,” “Ode to Joy,” “Edelweiss” and “Amazing Grace.” Players of all levels are welcome and perfect for kids and beginners! less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Handel's Messiah and Christmas Carols: Chorus Performs Outdoors (in-person)


"Hallelujah" Chorus performs selections from Handel's Messiah and Christmas Carols. Masks required. more No seating will be provided, but you may bring your own. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Concert | Winterfest: Appalachian Music, Workshops, Dance Jams and More (virtual)


Witness the magic of the holiday season and oldtime music from the comfort and safety of your own home! more Chat and explore different rooms and stages, which will include opportunities to jam, dance, and listen to original music. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Fanny Brice - The Consummate Performer! (virtual)


You may remember Fanny Brice as the creator and star of the top-rated radio comedy series The Baby Snooks more Show, or you may know her only from Barbara Streisand’s portrayal in “Funny Girl”, but she was a popular and influential American comedienne, singer, theatre and film actress, who made many stage, radio and film appearances. She could do it all: sing, dance, act, and most especially make you laugh. Fanny started in burlesque and wound up as one of the most famous performers of her time. Despite her efforts to succeed as a serious actress and singer, Brice –who spoke no Yiddish – rose to stardom performing comedy with a Yiddish accent. Telling the tale of this storied woman will be historian Dr. Sharon Keller. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Jews and Chinese Food: A Christmas Love Story (virtual)


It’s well known that Jews have long had a love affair with Chinese food. In fact, for many Jewish families, more the tradition of eating Chinese food on Christmas is almost as sacrosanct as avoiding leavened bread on Passover or eating latkes during Hanukkah. Is there a more deeply rooted historical and cultural connection for this tradition or does the Christmas ritual simply come from the fact that Chinese restaurants are open during Christian holidays? Join Museum of Food and Drink and Gefilteria co-founder Jeffrey Yoskowitz, journalist Hanna Raskin, cookbook author Grace Young, writer and producer Jennifer 8 Lee, and filmmaker Cheuk Kwan for a conversation that traces the origins of this cross-cultural Christmas love story less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Moulin Rouge! The Musical: Broadway Cast in Conversation (virtual)


Tony Award winner Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit, Danny Burstein, Sahr Ngaujah, and Robyn Hurder—stars of more the Broadway smash Moulin Rouge! The Musical— will take you for a behind-the-scenes look at the show that’s been nominated for 14 Tony Awards including Best Musical and individual performer nominations for each of the panelists. How have they adapted the characters of Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film for the stage? How do they manage to tell an intimate love story in the context of the most lavish, eye-popping and transportive production ever to hit Broadway? How on earth do they perform over 70 songs that celebrate some of the greatest popular music of the last 50 years? And how do the central themes of the show—the celebration of artists and the struggles that face them—resonate now more than ever while Broadway is currently dark?  less
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Ukulele Chistmas Jam (virtual)


Singer/songwriter and music maker Gwendolyn Fritz will lead a livestreamed performance of classic Christmas more carols along with special guest performances from ukulele performers across the NYC area.  less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Comedy Club | Four Comedians and a Bouncer (live-stream, virtual)


Comedians Matt Wayne, Tanael Joachim, Wilfred Padua, Patrick Schroeder and bouncer Dan Foote discuss more their comedy club, the Coronavirus quarantine, and more via Zoom. Viewers get to randomly interact throughout as the comedians monitor your live-streams and comments. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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