Featured Events in New York in January, 2025 (June Updated)

Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one "wicked".

Watch the nation's top high school athletes compete at the world's premier indoor track and field facility. Fans are sure to see a number of the nation's top performances recorded at this meet. Information Source: The Armory | eventbrite

You'll see a mix of extraordinary painting, sculpture, electronic media and photography, by artists of great diversity, in the world's center for contemporary art. Be sure to arrive early or on time, so that the tour doesn’t leave without you. All sales are final, and tickets are valid only on the date for which it was purchased. Tours take place no matter the weather, as the art is all indoors. Information Source: eventbrite

The New York Knicks, established in 1946 and based in New York City, New York, USA, play their home games at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks have won the NBA Championship twice, in 1970 and 1973. Current key players include Jalen Brunson. The Milwaukee Bucks, established in 1968 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, play their home games at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks have won the NBA Championship twice, in 1971 and 2021. Current key players include Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Le 12 janvier à Paris, au Conservatoire Serge Rachmaninoff, aura lieu un récital de piano solo de Madiar Janabaev. Au programme : romances et préludes de Serge Rachmaninoff, « Rêves d’amour » et études de Franz Liszt, œuvres de Frédéric Chopin, ainsi que des pièces de Claude Debussy. Le conservatoire est situé près de la Tour Eiffel, apportant une ambiance unique à cette soirée de musique classique. Information Source: Zhangabayev Madiyar | eventbrite

Welcome to La Nuit Masquée: 10 Year Anniversary Party! Celebrate a decade of mystery and elegance at our exclusive event at Royalton Park Avenue. Join us for a night of enchantment, music, and dancing as we mark this special milestone. Don't forget your mask for an evening of intrigue and glamour. Let's make memories together at this unforgettable soirée. See you there! Information Source: Impulse NYC | eventbrite

Section 1 League Champs #2 - Sunday will take place at the Nike Track & Field Center in New York City. The event is scheduled for January 12, 2025. Attendees can expect an exciting competition among top athletes in various disciplines. Ticket prices range from $27.03 to $37.58, offering affordable access to this prestigious event. Don't miss the opportunity to witness remarkable athletic performances at this highly anticipated competition.

We are going to watch a film AND craft at the same time! One ticket also includes popcorn + a drink. The film is...FOOTLOOSE! Any crafts are welcome provided they are not messy (no paint or glue, etc.) and can fit with you in your seat. The house lights will be on but it is a good idea to bring a headlamp or a crafter's light. Please note, this event will take place at The Kent Theater 1170 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230 B/Q to Avenue H Information Source: Dari + The Craft Salon | eventbrite

This Sunday, kick-off the week with the most authentic Comedy Show in NYC at an amazing underground location. Where else can you end your weekend with great drinks while seeing the best comedians in NYC from Max, Netflix, Comedy Central, Late Night, and Tik-Tok? Join us this Sunday at 9:30pm for a hilarious evening of stand-up comedy at the iconic Greenwich Village Comedy Club, in the heart of the West Village. Additional Info: TOP NYC COMICS Free Tickets Only a Two Drink Minimum Per Person (Non alcoholic Drinks Available) Bring Your Own Food! 17 and older NEED ID PROOF FOR 21 Information Source: funny events | eventbrite

Please read carefully: This event is being hosted by NewYorkSocialNetwork.com (http://www.newyorksocialnetwork.com/). If you have any questions, want to know what to expect or find out how many we expect to attend please contact dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com. COST: $50 PRE-PAY BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW: https://newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/the-scavenger-hunt-at-moma-5/ It doesn’t matter if you love art, hate art or just plain don’t understand it–this hunt is for you! This event is about socializing, learning and having fun! It’s a unique way to spend a Sunday afternoon meeting dozens of other fun members and friends while experiencing some of the world’s most famous art! Come alone or with a group! We’ll team you up then send you out through the halls of one of the world’s most famous museums looking for clues, exploring the artwork, answering questions and taking picture challenges. Along the way you will see artwork from Van Gogh, Monet, Dali, Matisse, Warhol, Pollack and more! Here is how it works: Arrive at the check-in location and get set up on a team (if you don’t already have one).Once you have a complete team we will send you out to the museum to find all the clues.The groups will have 75 minutes to find as much as they can and return to the starting point.We will tally up the answers and announce the winners.After the winners have been announced you can hang with your new friends or go back and explore the museum.What am I looking for at the museum? All the clues are things that are already at the museum. They are in the paintings, sculptures, gift shops, hallways, signs and the people that are there! Each team will have 75 minutes to find as many clues as possible. The teams with the most points will win prizes. Don’t worry if you didn’t answer all the items because there are bonus points. Skill Level: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. This is designed to be a fun event where you get to explore the museum. Cost $50 If you are already a MoMA member $25. (You must get your ticket prior to check in on your own.) What’s included? – A unique & updated scavenger hunt of MoMA that highlights recent and classic exhibits – Venue fee for registration and post hunt gathering – Staffing for the event -Admission to the Museum (If you are already a member of MoMA you may contact dave@newyorksociaonetwork.com for the adjusted pricing.) Can I come alone? YES! 95% of those attending will come on their own. If you come alone we will randomly set you up on a team. What to wear: Be neat and casual. Ages: 21+ Questions? Email Dave Cervini at dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com or call 212.873.2256, M-F 10am to 4pm. Nonrefundable unless canceled. Illness Protocols/Refunds This event is nonrefundable unless canceled. If you have tested positive for Covid or are sick with any ailment that prohibits you from attending, we will do our best to provide you with credits for select future events with a copy of your positive test results or doctor’s note. Credits may or may not equal the cost of the event missed and may only be applied to events selected by NYSN. Looking for more scavenger hunts?Click here.Please read carefully: This event is being hosted by NewYorkSocialNetwork.com (http://www.newyorksocialnetwork.com/). If you have any questions, want to know what to expect or find out how many we expect to attend please contact dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com. COST: $50 PRE-PAY BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW: https://newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/the-scavenger-hunt-at-moma-5/ Information Source: New York Social Network | eventbrite

Bring your craft to the movies! We will be watching the original FOOTLOOSE while the lights stay on so we can knit, crochet, CRAFT! Bring anything that fits in your lap. Price of admission includes a popcorn and soda. Tell your crafty friends! Information Source: Dari + The Craft Salon | eventbrite

Our preferences in art reveal more about us than we often realize. Long before personality traits were formally categorized, psychologists studied personality differences through individuals' ratings of various paintings. If you find yourself drawn to the same piece of artwork, there's a strong chance you share a deep connection. Meet in the museum for an excursion. Please note: Sign up on Favr.town and JOIN the event is required to participate, see the meeting point, check out who's attending, and browse profiles and FC scores to get to know each other better. If you find someone intriguing, feel free to send a connect invite before or after the meet. You can further explore your attribute match-up if you're interested. Every relationship begins with mutual understanding, so spend less time guessing and more time enjoying! Note: Buy your own museum entry ticket. Information Source: LoveMaze Relationship Science Lab | eventbrite

The New York Knicks, established in 1946 and based in New York City, New York, USA, play their home games at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks have won the NBA Championship twice, in 1970 and 1973. Current key players include Jalen Brunson. The Detroit Pistons, established in 1941 and based in Detroit, Michigan, USA, play their home games at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons have won the NBA Championship three times, in 1989, 1990, and 2004. Current key players include Cade Cunningham.

Geordie Greep will be performing at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on January 13, 2025. The venue is located at 6 Delancey St., New York, NY, 10002. Geordie Greep is known for their unique blend of indie rock and post-punk music, promising an unforgettable evening for fans in attendance. Don't miss this opportunity to experience Geordie Greep live in one of New York's most iconic music venues.

Everyone deserves a little extra love. Planned Parenthood, AtlantiCare, and Absecon Veterinary Hospital will be providing resources and goodies for all. Your attitude is like a box of crayons that color your world, let us color your day with a little care box for you and your paw friends. Information Source: New Day Family Success Center | eventbrite

Dried Fruit Wreath Making Tuesday, January 14 5:00-6:30 p.m. Teaching Kitchen Cost*: $40 pre-registration required In Croatia, decorations made from dried fruit are a common craft. This class will have you creating your own Croatian dried fruit wreath! Provided materials will include slices of apples, limes, clementines and pears, with various garnishes such as pine needles, berries and spices. Under the guidance of instructor Jake Willwerth, you will go home with a beautiful and unique decoration for your home! *Members receive a 20% discount. Don't forget to enter the promotional code in the registration window! Please be aware that no refunds or exchanges will be issued for classes or events unless it is canceled by the Nigra Arts Center. Information Source: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts | eventbrite

To New York journalists, Adam Moss (award-winning former editor of New York and The New York Times Magazine) is known as the “Editor of his Generation.” When he retired from journalism in 2019, he turned to painting — but found himself frustrated by the struggle known as “the creative process”. To better understand the difficult steps which may lie between a dashed-off sketch and a finished canvas, Moss began to do in-depth interviews about talent, persistence, and inspiration with creatives of all kinds—from Stephen Sondheim to Roz Chast, from filmmaker Sofia Coppola to chef Samin Nosrat. These extraordinary conversations form the basis for Moss’ bestselling book The Work of Art, presented here in multimedia form, followed by an author interview. Entry to this event is not guaranteed with Eventbrite reservation. Please arrive no more than 15-20 minutes before the event start time. Seating is first-come, first-served. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend. NAC members need not RSVP. Information Source: The National Arts Club | eventbrite

Silverstein will be celebrating their 25th anniversary with a special event titled "Silverstein: 25 Years Of Noise" at The Paramount in Huntington. The event will take place on January 15, 2025, at 370 New York Ave, Huntington, NY, 11743. Join the band as they commemorate this significant milestone with a night filled with their iconic music and energetic performances. Don't miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to witness Silverstein's incredible journey through the years.

Like millions worldwide, you were captivated. The first time you saw Curling on TV, you had so many questions. What’s sweeping for? How do they glide on the ice? Could I do that? The short answer is “yes, you can!” Try Curling is designed for people who have never curled before. In this 90-minute on the ice session, you will learn everything you need to know to play and appreciate the Olympic sport of curling: Rules and scoringSliding and delivering the stoneSweeping - why we do it, how it’s doneBasic strategyCurling etiquette and cultureFollowing instruction, we will play a mini-game so you can test your skills on this ice! Complimentary beer and water is available after your session. What will you need to bring? Clothes with a full range of motion. We advise against jeans. Also, victorian hoop-skirts. Those won’t help either.Layers. Lakeside rink is covered but semi-exposed. Even if it’s cold out, you will be engaging in athletic activity, so you’ll want the option to remove a layer.Wear athletic shoes. If you can curl in high heels, you should be the instructor.Otherwise, we provide all the curling equipment and a room to store your bags while you’re on the ice.LOCATION: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park, 171 East Dr, Brooklyn NY 11225. Take the Q train to Parkside Av. or otherwise find your way to the Parkside and Ocean Avenue entrance to Prospect Park, enter the park and walk up the hill. REFUNDS: Due to the nature of booking ice time and instructors, we unfortunately canont offer refunds to this event after 30 days before the event. WEATHER OR FACILITY CANCELLATION: On rare occasions we have to reschedule or cancel due to weather or facility issues. If this happens, we will attempt to reschedule you. Please check your email on the day of the event to make sure we are still curling. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to reschedule you. If that is the case, you will be refunded. Information Source: Brooklyn Lakeside Curling Club | eventbrite

Join Courtney Wood for a 60 minute yoga class that combines strength-building poses and lengthening stretches! This class will focus on elongating muscles, developing stability and flexibility, and promoting a sense of spaciousness within. This class is suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners, and is sure to leave you feeling nurtured and centered. *Members receive a 20% discount. Don't forget to enter the code at checkout! Please be aware that no refunds or exchanges will be issued for classes or events unless it is canceled by the Nigra Arts Center. Information Source: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts | eventbrite

Join us 01.15.2025 at Elite Williamsburg @elitewilliamsburg for a night of epic beats and killer mixes. Whether you love to party, a seasoned pro DJ or just starting out, this event is your chance to showcase your skills to a global audience. Bring your A-game and let the music do the talking. With a diverse lineup of DJs from around the world, you never know who you might discover. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow music lovers and dance the night away. See you on the decks! Genres include Hip Hop • R&B • Afrobeats • Reggae • Soca •Reggaeton & more Hosted by @aplustheceo @chase.simms @simmsmovement Food, 1/2 off Drink Specials, Bottle Service & Hookah available To make a reservation or celebrate your birthday Text 646-326-4894 or 646-717-2520 Make a reel promoting this event tag/collab @djsworldwide and @simmsmovement & we have a gift for you Follow @djsworldwidechat Promoting the DJ craft and culture through community. Send a DM to join the chat 💬 #dj #djlife #djsworldwide #blackbottleboys #djsworldwidechat #djcommunity #digitaldjs #openformatdj #brunch #dayparty #partywithaplus #chasesimms #simmsmovement #drinks #hiphop #rnb #afrobeats #amapiano #afrohouse #latin #nyc #nyeats #birthdaycelebration #thingstodony #dayparty #birthdays #birthdaycelebration #placestogonyc #nycdayparty #nycevents #nyc #sagittarius #sagittariusseason Information Source: A+ Events Entertainment | eventbrite

A generous and instructive memoir of radical art in the twentieth century, from fearless Conceptual artist Doug Hall. In conversation with Eric Fischl, followed by a signing. PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Can't attend? Order your signed copy(please specify that you would like it signed in the comments box at checkout). Even if you know Doug Hall’s work, you don’t know “this” Doug Hall: the little boy afraid of bears in Boston who became the love-smitten art student who grew into a fearless Conceptual artist challenging many of our most beloved assumptions. Although lavishly and be a utifully illustrated, this is not a book only to be looked at but one to be thoroughly read and enjoyed. In an account at once intimate and historical, Doug Hall writes eloquently about his development as a person and an artist. He situates his story within the broader conflicts of the latter part of the twentieth century and shows how these often absurd forces influenced a generation of artists to adopt radical art practices—video, performance, and installation—as a counter to the modernist aesthetics that preceded them. From his hilarious and troubling descriptions of the Altamont Free Concert (1969) and his disorienting confrontation in Berkeley with an LSD-tripping Indian Saddhu to his thoughts about teaching, making art, and the thinking behind some of his most important projects, Hall’s writing is generous and instructive for all those interested in our humanity and how it is nurtured through the arts. Doug Hall became known in the mid-1970s for his innovative works in performance, video, and media installation, both as an individual artist and as a founding member of the T. R. Uthco Collective. In 1979 Hall expanded his studio practice to explore radical aesthetic practices with students at the San Francisco Art Institute where he taught from 1979 to 2008. He lives and works in San Francisco. Eric Fischl is an internationally acclaimed American painter and sculptor. His artwork is represented in many distinguished museums throughout the world and has been featured in over one thousand publications. His extraordinary achievements throughout his career have made him one of the most influential figurative painters of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Information Source: Rizzoli Bookstore | eventbrite

Opening on January 16, 2025, Lévy Gorvy Dayan will present the significant solo exhibition Michelangelo Pistoletto: To Step Beyond, organized in collaboration with Galleria Continua. This major presentation will feature painting and sculpture spanning the Italian artist’s groundbreaking practice from the early 1960s to the present, illuminating the radicality of his evolving oeuvre. Pistoletto once wrote, “If art is life’s mirror, then I am the mirror maker.” Ever advancing the bounds of his artmaking, Pistoletto engages developments in technology, society, and the environment to consider contemporary existence while also looking to the future.

David Zwirner is pleased to present Giorgio Morandi: Masterpieces from the Magnani-Rocca Foundation. Curated by art historian and Morandi scholar Dr. Alice Ensabella and organized in collaboration with the Magnani-Rocca Foundation, the exhibition will feature over fifty works from across the revered artist’s six-decade long career, all on loan from the Foundation, located in Mamiano di Traversetolo, Italy. This exhibition will be one of the largest in New York to focus on Morandi’s work since Giorgio Morandi: 1890–1964, the artist’s 2008 retrospective at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. It follows and builds on celebrated institutional presentations of the Foundation’s collection of works by Morandi at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, London, in 2023 and at Musée de Grenoble in 2021.

Drawing and Painting Studio Session 1: Graphite Thursday, January 16 4:30p-7:00p Grand Gallery Cost*: $125 for the full 5-part class, $25 for individual class-- Pre-registration required, materials not included This multi-session studio class will help you improve your skills in drawing and painting. The series of open-studio art classes will give you the chance to practice with various materials and build up your skills. We will work with graphite, charcoal and acrylic to complete multiple fine-art compositions. Each class will begin with a group critique of the prior artwork; then we will go into the lesson of the next material and begin working on our composition. To reduce the cost of the class, students will be required to purchase materials. A class materials list is provided. Week 1 - Intros Graphite drawing lesson—shape, negative space, scale and line. You can either sign up for a single session or sign up for the entire series every Thursday from 1/16-2/13. *Members receive a 20% discount. Don't forget to enter the promotional code in the registration window! Please be aware that no refunds or exchanges will be issued for classes or events unless it is canceled by the Nigra Arts Center. Information Source: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts | eventbrite

GR gallery is pleased to present the group exhibition 'Graphic Serendipity,' featuring the artworks of Adam Lister, Gavin Lynch, and Jiri Mayer. The title takes inspiration from the historical exhibition ‘Cybernetic Serendipity’ (London, 1968) alongside the three artists paintings in the digital generation. As the historical exhibition is focused on the mechanical sense as a new manner in art, GR gallery seeks to explore how digital sensibilities are integrated into contemporary painting through the unique perspectives of the three artists. The opening reception will take place on Thursday, January 16th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The exhibition will run from January 16th through February 8th, 2025. Press members are invited to contact GR gallery to schedule private viewings or interviews with the artist prior to the official opening. Visitors who wish to attend the reception can RSVP by contacting the gallery. GR gallery, 255 Bowery (between Houston & Stanton) New York, NY, 10002 | info@gr-gallery.com | tel: +1 212 473 2900 | Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm As our daily lives become increasingly intertwined with technology, contemporary visual observations are shifting toward digitization. The exhibition Graphic Serendipity presents 15 paintings that explore this evolving relationship, resembling low-resolution digital screens or glitches captured in computer programs. Yet what visitors encounter are Digital Code-scapes—a new graphical style of painting that merges the originality of art with the precision of high-resolution physical quality. These Code-scapes feature delicate, expressive works by Gavin Lynch, minimalist approaches by Adam Lister, and Jiri Mayer's nostalgic tributes to early computer programs like MS Paint. Much like the groundbreaking Cybernetic Serendipity once redefined interactions with machine sensibilities, GR gallery introduces a bold transition in contemporary painting. Through a digitized lens, this show transcends mere representations of computer screens, offering fresh perspectives on how we perceive and interact with the digital world. ABOUT THE ARTISTS Adam Lister (b. 1978) lives and works in Rhinebeck, New York. Lister is a visual artist whose work consists of geometric interpretations of iconic imagery and pop culture references. Lister breaks down classic images to their most elemental forms by combining the deconstructed and minimal aesthetic of pixelated graphics with the transparency of watercolor paint and the flatness of acrylic paint. These paintings are influenced by geometric thinking and a desire to capture the briefness of a mental picture. Lister’s curiosity surrounding visual perception and spatial arrangement plays with the way that he describes each image with a specific level of clarity. The artist has been in collaborated with many brands: A Bathing Ape, New Balance, UNIQLO, Disney, Pixar, Yohji Yamamoto, VHTS, Hello Kitty, Reebok, CARROTS, Nickelodeon, Sergio Tacchini, Chocoolate, GROCERY, LG ULTRA, Way of Wade, Li-Ning, Unique Board, Most Heye, Budmen Industries, Friends & Goods, Casetify. Gavin Lynch(b. 1978) is Quebec-based artist. Gavin Lynch has quickly become a key player in the new vision of landscape painting that is invigorating this archetypal Canadian genre. Employing a collage approach to the picture plane, Lynch resists pictorial and painterly continuity in favor of unexpected and often conflicting combinations of elements, some derived from memory, others from the artist’s imagination. Sharply delineated forms are juxtaposed with fluid areas, while highly stylized rocks and trees are painted in naturalistic colors. Wavering between material flatness and pictorial depth, luminosity and darkness, and abstraction and representation, these paintings exude an energizing tension that invites extended looking. Jiri Mayer (b. 1990) lives and works in Brno, Czechia. Using Windows Paint (Microsoft Paint), Mayer prompts to evoke the sense of nostalgia for the digital native generation. Mayer said, the artist's artwork is a dialogue between the past and the present, bridging the gap between childhood and adulthood. Through the work with Windows Paint, Mayer aims to transport viewers back to their childhood with cybernetic nostalgia. The pixelation of lines and surfaces that results from zooming in creates an impression of uncertainty and randomness reminiscent of children’s drawings. It is through this intentional blurring of lines and shapes that the artist captures the essence of a child’s fresh gaze in the digital-ish paintings. Information Source: GR Gallery | eventbrite