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Workshop | Rise and Shine Yoga (online)


Start your day with a guided meditation and gentle yoga flow. Sync mindful movement with breathing more through a variety of poses (asanas) that will certainly awaken your mind, body and senses. All levels welcomed. Modifications will be offered. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Workshop | Cardio Circuit Blast Workout


This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits. more Cardio Circuit Blast is a heart-pumping, high-intensity class that is open to all levels and the perfect way to increase your overall endurance. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Walking Workout


This walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community! The program more will start with a group warm-up led by a Shape Up NYC instructor, followed by a walking workout appropriate for all levels and paces, and ending with a cool down and stretch. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Hike | Nature Hike in the Park


A refreshing nature hike to kick off the New Year. Get ready to breathe in the fresh air, enjoy the scenic more views, and connect with nature. less
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10:30 am
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Workshop | Cardio Sculpt Workout


This high energy exercise class consists of functional and body weight strength exercises paired with more cardio to get your heart pumping! Cardio Sculpt is taught to music and open to all levels. The goal of this class is to exercise your body and have fun doing it! Please bring a mat! Instructor: Genell Chappel less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Museums | Family Fun at a Historical Site: Make Your Own Ship Flag


Enjoy interactive activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Make your own signal flag more swags and discver how ships used to communicate with each other with vibrant flags of various patterns, shapes, and colors at sea. You can also browse galleries and learn about ships, life at sea and more. Sat, Sun from Jan 4- Jan 26, from 11am to 4:30pm. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$1, registration required

Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art


As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive more array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Bodyweight Circuit Training


This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with more a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge, this class is for you. Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and will get your heart pumping. Instructor: Rachel Prozeller less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Dance Lesson | Swing in the New Year with Dances of 20s and 30s


An interactive afternoon featuring the iconic Lindy Hop, exploring its Harlem roots and learning the more popular dance moves of the 1920s and 1930s, guided by professional Harlem swing dancers. Special guest Barbara Jones, Director of the Harlem Swing Dance Society, will be there to celebrate Harlem’s vibrant dance heritage and enduring cultural legacy. This event will begin with an interactive tour of the of the exhinition Harlem is...Theater Music and Dance, which celebrates Harlem’s luminaries and legacy-keepers. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Film | Living In A Nonsense Place (2024): Documentary Screening and Conversation


In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the release of Nelson Mandela and the synchronous theatrical more release of Living in a Nonsense Place, there will be a screening of this award-winning documentary which garnered international acclaim. The film by Noreen Ash Mackay (NAM) was shot clandestinely in apartheid South Africa. It reveals the harrowing existence of a community of black people living illicitly in the rubble of what was once a beautiful Cape Dutch mansion in white suburbia. The house will be replaced by an ugly layered-cake office block. There has been ‘white-flight’ from the unrest in downtown Johannesburg to a tree-lined suburb designated the new downtown. The residents are actively employed in demolishing the very house they’re squatting in to make way for the apartheid-driven redevelopment. At that time, it was illegal to be black in a white area after dark. Captured under perilous conditions, the subject matter being too contentious to be edited in South Africa, NAM risked arrest and the confiscation of the footage in smuggling it out. She faced a perilous moment boarding an international flight with the reels surreptitiously packed in a carry-on bag. Awarded an NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) post-production grant, NAM edited the film in NYC. The final edit was completed in New South Africa on the very television station that would previously have banned it. Following the screening, the documentarian NAM will host a Q&A session to share the challenges of bringing this story to life. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Artists Discuss the Exhibition Shifting Shorelines


Jean-Marc Superville Sovak and Eric K. Washington give informal half-hour talks by artists and writers more focusing on works in Shifting Shorelines: Art, Industry, and Ecology along the Hudson River. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Hula Hoop Aerobics


This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops. Hoops are available for more loaning. Participants must bring waist belts (waist trainers). Instructor: Lisa Brown less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | STRONG Nation Workout


STRONG Nation combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced more to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move. Every squat, every lunge, every burpee is driven by the music, helping you make it to that last rep, and maybe even five more. Mats are available for those who need one. Instructor: Melissa Perez less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Hike | Winter Sensory Perception Hike


Explore the sights, sounds, smells and feel of winter on this exploratory hike. Connect with nature in more fun and new ways while learning more about the season.   less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Grease (1978) with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John


A group of high school kids in the 1950s exerience friendship, romance, and adventure. Over the summer, more good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fall in love. When they unexpectedly discover they are now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? Directed by Randal Kleiser Cast: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Eve Arden, Frankie Avalon, Joan Blondell, Edd Byrnes, Sid Caesar, Alice Ghostley, Dody Goodman, Sha Na Na John Travolta is an American actor whose accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. Olivia Newton-John was a British and Australian singer and actress who won four Grammy Awards. She starred in the musical film Grease, which was the highest-grossing musical film at the time and whose soundtrack remains one of the world's best-selling albums. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Film | Sweet Smell of Success (1957) with Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis


J.J. Hunsecker is a New York City journalist who has considerable influence over public opinion with more his Broadway column. But the only thing he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is dating aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker disapproves of the relationship and hires publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to break the couple up. Director: Alexander Mackendrick Cast: Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, Sam Levene, Barbara Nichols, Jeff Donnell, Chico Hamilton Burt Lancaster was an American actor and film producer initially known for playing tough guys with a tender heart. He went on to achieve success with more complex and challenging roles over a 45-year career in films and television series. He was a four-time nominee for the Academy Award for Best Actor (winning once), and he also won two BAFTA Awards and one Golden Globe Award for Best Lead Actor. The American Film Institute ranks Lancaster as #19 of the greatest male stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Tony Curtis was an American actor whose career spanned six decades, achieving the height of his popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s. He acted in more than 100 films, in roles covering a wide range of genres. In his later years, Curtis made numerous television appearances. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Concert | Mini-Concerts for All Ages by Grammy Winners and Nominees


Enjoy a variety of award-winning, modern, eclectic artists from diverse backgrounds, performing mini more concerts for audiences of all ages. Featured musicians include Grammy winner and 2025 nominee Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats performing bilingual (English & Spanish) swingin' sounds; this year's Grammy nominee Divinity Roxx and Divi Roxx Kids offering a sunny celebration of self-love; Miss Tutti and The Fruity Band presenting retro-pop bops; and Grammy-nominated Fyutch and his daughter Aura V showcasing an inspiring blend of Hip-Hop and soul. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Saturday Games Social


They play all types of games, but lean a little towards social deduction and lighter games. Social Deduction more games sometimes get a little tense. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Screening | Silent Clowns Film Showcase: Taxi! Taxi! (1927)


Remembered today for his fussy persona in sound films, Edward Everett Horton had a substantial career more in silent comedy and starred in numerous features and shorts. This event presents the re-premiere of a Horton feature that was lost and recently rediscovered. Taxi! Taxi! (1927) was produced by Universal, and is perfectly tailored to Eddie's well-known screen character. Opening the bill is the also re-discovered cartoon The Battle (1922) with Koko the Clown. The Silent Clowns Film Series is New York's longest-running regularly scheduled silent film showcase. The programming reaches the serious film buff by including rarely-screened titles and rare prints, yet it also introduces kids and new audiences to the classics of the silent screen. Screenings feature live piano accompaniment by MoMA's Ben Model, with an introduction and Q&A by film historians Model and Steve Massa. Registration required. less
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2:30 pm
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Screening | 2025 Out-FRONT! Festival: Six Experiemental and Dance Films


The Out-FRONT! Films will include six dance and experimental short films by: Dominique Castelano Jueun more Kang Bree Breeden Haley Morgan Miller Maamoun Tobbo Pioneers Go East Collective This event will include a talkback with the artists following the screening. less
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3:00 pm
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Discussion | A Conversation with Famed Photographer Annie Leibovitz


On the occasion of the final day of Annie Leibovitz: Stream of Consciousness, on view at Hauser & Wirth more 22nd Street, this is an unforgettable conversation with Leibovitz and artist Amy Sherald, moderated by President of the Ford Foundation, Darren Walker. Annie Leibovitz: Stream of Consciousness presents a group of works by the distinguished American artist. Foregoing a linear timeline or conventional thematic constraints, the exhibition is conceived to reveal glimpses into Leibovitz's highly associative thought processes, creating a fluid visual dialogue among photographs that aren't anchored in the moment they were made. It includes landscapes, still lifes and portraits, including a portrait of Sherald in her childhood home. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Performance | Lolo's Boyfriend Show and Many More Acts


APAP (Association of Performing Arts Professionals) Showcase: 3:00 PM - NICOLE HENRY SINGS WHITNEY HOUSTON more 3:30 PM - MUSICAL MEMES - A MUSICAL COMEDY SHOW 4:00 pm - CALPULLI MEXICAN DANCE CO. 4:30PM - LOLO'S BOYFRIEND SHOW 5:00 pm - FROM A DISTANCE: LETTERS & MUSIC OF WARTIME STARRING DONNA GROOM 5:30 PM - END OF THE INNOCENCE 7:00 PM - THE VOICES BEHIND THE VOICES 7:30 PM - LOLO'S BOYFRIEND SHOW 8:00 PM - IN THE MOODS WITH BEN DEEM 8:30 PM - CALPULLI MEXICAN DANCE CO. 9:00 PM - END OF THE INNOCENCE 9:30 PM - FROM A DISTANCE: LETTERS & MUSIC OF WARTIME STARRING DONNA GROOM 10:00 PM - MUSICAL MEMES - A MUSICAL COMEDY SHOW 10:30 PM - NICOLE HENRY SINGS WHITNEY HOUSTON 11:00 PM - THE VOICES BEHIND THE VOICES 11:30 PM - BREAK! THE URBAN FUNK SPECTACULAR less
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Sketch Session


Come sketch at the gallery and discover a new way of experiencing the Shifting Shorelines exhibition. more All are welcome and drawing materials will be available. less
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3:00 pm
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Play | The Meeting: A Play Featuring MLK and Malcolm X


Jeff Stetson's play features Michael Green as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Michael Alcide as Malcolm more X, and Jamil Moore as Rashad. less
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4:00 pm
$6

Museums | Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary


Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, more Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more. less
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4:00 pm
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...

Museums | Folk Art Tour: Ornamentation, Vibrant Drawings and Over 100 Handmade Gameboards


Join the tour to explore the art of the Shakers from the mid-19th century: colorful intricate ornamentation more representing celestial imagery, vibrant drawings and much more. Another exhibition contains about 100 handmade gameboards, including chess, Parcheesi, checkers, Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders crafted between the mid-19 and early-20 centuries. The Shakers are a religious community founded in the 18th century in England. They are known for their unique beliefs, which include celibacy, communal living, and a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and simplicity. They are also recognized for their distinctive style of furniture and architecture, as well as their vibrant music and dance traditions. In the early 20th century, there were about 12 Shaker communities in the US and as of 2019, there is only one active Shaker village remaining, located in Maine. less
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Inclusion Concert 2025


The Inclusion Concert is an intergenerational opportunity to experience the power of music to create more shared space for talented and diverse musicians. All ages welcome! less
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4:00 pm
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Classical Music | Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
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4:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance Works on Human Entanglement with Nature


Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble present visually captivating programs that explore human more entanglement with nature. The company's showcases highlight the climate change-themed collaboration between choreographer Jody Sperling and environmental composer Matthew Burtner. The performance features excerpts from Sperling-Burtner works. Their newest collaboration, Arbor, dwells on the nature of trees. In Wind Rose, dancers render changing atmospheric patterns palpable to sight, sound, and touch. The solo Piece for a Northern Sky is a stunning meditation on planetary motion. All of these works employ the company's signature style involving the use of body-extending costuming that abstracts the essence of human movement into elemental and organic forces. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Density of the Spell: Fantastical Complex Paintings Inspired by Nature


Warsaw-based artist Edyta Hul's works are "inner landscapes" or "fantastic realities", offering a glimpse more into the realms she creates. Her paintings inhabit the liminal space between our world and another, conjuring abstractions that echo the familiar contours of our existence. less
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5:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Many Happy Returns: A Dance Version of a Memory Play


With movement and language, Monica Bill Barnes and Robbie Saenz de Viteri create a shared character, more a woman in the middle of her life who moves with total clarity but can't stop revealing the doubt she's desperate to dance over. It's a hilarious, heartwarming look back at who we thought we were and a communal search for solace in who we've become. less
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Opening Reception | Irish Folklore-Inspired Art by Various Sculptors


"Banshees" is a group exhibition of eight women sculptors who use traditionally feminine signifiers to more challenge gendered narratives through scale, material, and surface manipulation. Inspired by the banshee from Irish folklore, the exhibition reimagines the figure as a symbol of protest, defiance, and subversion of the "good girl" / "bad girl" dichotomy. The works, created with materials like concrete, neon, steel, and wood, disrupt traditional boundaries, blending dream theory, mythology, and history to reveal and distort perception. Participating artists: Kat Chamberlin, Roxanne Jackson, Rose Nestler, Heidi Norton, Esther Ruiz, Carolyn Salas, Trish Tillman, Letha Wilson. less
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Sculptures by Eight Artists


"Banshees" (female spirit in Irish folklore) is a group exhibition featuring eight women sculptors whose more works challenge gendered narratives and traditions by using traditionally feminine signifiers, manipulating scale, material, and surface. In their works, artists use concrete, neon, steel, ceramic, wood, and leather.  less
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6:00 pm
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Concert | CANCELLED***Duration of Mountains and Seas: Chinese Music Meets Electronica***CANCELLED


A musical showcase that refigures ancient mythology, creating a fantastic universe where Chinese music more meets electronica to traverse through time and space. Conceived and created by composer/musician Hu Chenyun, the event includes the electronic music duo Frankfurt Helmet and a group of well-regarded musicians from the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra. This performance is inspired by the great classic of ancient Chinese mythology, Classic of Mountains and Seas (3rd Century B.C.), exploring a world of mythical beings and vast geographies. The creative intermingling of Chinese instruments such as suona, pipa, and konghou with electronic voices creates a space where technology and nature--and past and future--are placed in vibrant dialogue. less
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Many Happy Returns: A Dance Version of a Memory Play


With movement and language, Monica Bill Barnes and Robbie Saenz de Viteri create a shared character, more a woman in the middle of her life who moves with total clarity but can't stop revealing the doubt she's desperate to dance over. It's a hilarious, heartwarming look back at who we thought we were and a communal search for solace in who we've become. less
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