December NYC events + Top 11 NYC corona culture (12/21)

Posted on 12/21/2020 by GregD

Pre Covid-19 we searched the internet everyday looking for the very best of What’s Happening, primarily on Manhattan’s WestSide, so that you didn’t have to.” We made it as easy as 1-2-3.

Covid-19 has required some changes. Stay Safe.

For December we are going to try a different format – “Top 10 Corona Culture” – updated info and video especially suited to these difficult times OR NYC related visual info (Instagram and YouTube) OR all the NYC news you need to start your day. We hope you will come back often to see what’s cooking here.

Today it’s Top 11 NYC Corona Culture. NEW STUFF!

1. All the Best 2020 Holiday Windows in New York City – fashionista.com

“Here’s how retailers are reimagining the seasonal tradition for an unusual year.

Many holiday traditions will be (rightfully, necessarily) put on hold in 2020, but one forges on in midtown Manhattan. 

Despite a difficult year in retail, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s and other fashion companies with flagship stores and brick-and-mortar presences in New York City are unveiling their annual holiday window displays. These debuts may be less flashy (and less crowded) than in past years, but, in many cases, they aim to convey feelings of optimism and reflect the wishes many have for the upcoming year.”

2. –10 perfect gifts from NYC museums – TONY

“New York City’s museums are full of incredible art, collections and artifacts, but they’re also full of beautiful, unique and thoughtful gifts. 

With the holiday season in full swing, finding the perfect gift for friends and families is of the utmost importance, especially in a year that’s been so hard for everyone. Museums have also had it rough after being forced to shutter for months on end. We can support them now by finding our gifts at The Met Museum, the New-York Historical Society, the Museum of the City of New York and more.”

3. Missing ‘The Nutcracker’? How to Get Your Holiday Fix at Home – NYT

“Many seasonal mainstays have been reimagined for online viewing this year. Here are some of our favorites, from “A Christmas Carol” to Handel’s “Messiah.”

4. The best holiday markets open in NYC this year – TONY

“At a holiday market, NYC offers the best decorations, food and winter activities to get you in the merriest of moods

Shopping for holiday gifts for your clan can be stressful, so you might as well enjoy yourself while hiking up that credit card balance. And you will, as long as you nab presents from vendors at the best holiday markets in NYC. While fancy Christmas window displays may entice you, these winter bazaars offer many perks such as free-admission ice-skating, mouthwatering treats for purchase, supporting local small businesses this year and more in addition to one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones.”

“This week, stream Handel’s “Messiah,” listen to a conversation with Haim or check out virtual artwork from Judy Chicago.”

 

6. This Google doc shows all NYC restaurants and bars with heaters – TONY

“We’re started a running list of more than 100 places to stay warm while eating and drinking outdoors across the five boroughs.”

“Sanford Biggers, Félix Fénéon and the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s history of itself are some of the exhibitions that remain open to the public.”

8. These are the best New York City holiday markets for kids and families in 2020 – amNY

“Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Look no further because NYC offers only the best of the best when it comes to fashion, home goods, art, food and more. This year may look different than the rest; however, some of the city’s most iconic holiday markets are still open for business and have adjusted procedures to enforce social distancing so that families can shop safely and enjoy the holiday cheer outside of the house. You can purchase everything from home-made to name-brand at these holiday markets in NYC!”

9. The best Christmas shows in NYC this holiday season – TONY

“Our guide to holiday stage fun in 2020, with plenty of streaming Christmas Carols and Nutcrackers to yuletide you over.

Christmas shows are on everyone’s mind as New Yorkers prepare for the holidays. Theaters are still closed this year, and how can you have Christmas in New York without a generous array of Nutcrackers and A Christmas Carols? With that in mind, we’ve scoured the internet to find dozens of the best holiday-themed theater and dance shows that you can stream this year to help you stay in high spirits, from shows aimed at kids to a few that are definitely not. Check out our chronological list of holiday shows and find the ones that are right for you.”

10. Igloo-Shaped Polygons for Outdoor Dining – WSJ

“The plastic domes used by restaurants to keep patrons safe take advantage of a shape discovered by ancient mathematicians.

As restaurants fight to stay in business while keeping people safe in a pandemic, outdoor dining “igloos” are popping up to protect diners from the weather and each other. One popular design is based on the mathematical structure of an icosahedron, a three-dimensional shape built from equilateral triangles. This is one of the family of highly symmetrical, three-dimensional shapes called the Platonic solids, which were first studied over 2,000 years ago”

11. The best live theater to stream online this week

“The pandemic crisis has had a devastating effect on the performing arts. Broadway has shut down until at least June, and the ban on large gatherings in New York currently extends to all other performance spaces as well. So the show must go online—and streaming video makes that possible. Here are some of the best theater, opera, dance and cabaret events from across the country (and around the world) that you can watch today without leaving home, many of which will help you support artists and worthy charities. Scroll past the day-by-day listings to find events that have already premiered but can still be seen for a limited time. We update this page on a weekly basis.” (TONY)

bonus#1: The fastest places to get a COVID-19 test in NYC – TONY

“CityMD sites will now close 90 minutes earlier every day—here’s where else you can go for a quick, reliable test.”

bonus#2: A Walk Through Harlem, New York’s Most Storied Neighborhood – The New York Times

“Our critic chats with the architect David Adjaye about Hotel Theresa, Marcus Garvey Park, the home of Langston Hughes, the Y.M.C.A. and other landmarks.”

We hope you enjoy this change of pace, then please return here December 1, and every day for our daily, hot off the presses event guide with “Only the Best” NYCity event info.

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Stay home a bit longer – Mask up and stay safe

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December NYC events, only the best (12/20 continued)

Posted on 12/20/2020 by GregD

Pre Covid-19 we searched the internet everyday looking for the very best of What’s Happening, primarily on Manhattan’s WestSide, so that you didn’t have to.” We made it as easy as 1-2-3.

Covid-19 has required some changes for the time being.

Earlier today we covered Weekend Corona Culture (scroll down a bit to find it). Now, how about some more useful information.

Things to Do This Week in NYC  (12/14-12/20)

In the age of Covid-19 this info from City Guide is one of the best sources of info on What’s Happening, even if some are only available in your home, and not in your favorite venue.

CityGuideNY

(12/14-12/20) ” There’s more to do in NYC now than there’s been since the mid-March lockdown, including the reopening of many of the city’s cultural destinations. This detailed map of restaurants shows over 10,000 venues now serving; included in that number are more than 5,000 places where you can eat outside. More than 340 streets have been closed to traffic and opened to expanded outdoor dining plans, many with plenty of warmth to get you through cooler nights. Read on for more reopenings and other things to do in NYC this week!”

THE ROCKEFELLER CENTER CHRISTMAS TREE RETURNS!

rock center tree 2020

The 2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has been installed, an 11-ton Norway spruce from Oneonta, New York. The big lighting ceremony and concert took place on Wednesday, with the tree now lit from 6am to midnight daily. You can view in groups of up to four with a free virtual ticket. Entrances for viewing will be limited to 49th and 50th Sts. at Fifth and Sixth Aves.; masks and social distancing must be respected. Viewing times will be limited to 5 minutes per group. Learn more here. The tree remains lit until noon on January 10th.

 

LUMINOCITY RETURNS!

luminosity Randall's island

For the second year in a row, New York City gets its own city of lights. LuminoCitysprawls across several acres of Randall’s Island with an immersive art experience that brings original storytelling through five themed parks.You can explore evocatively named spots The Mysterious Forest, The Dangerous Dunes, The Forgotten Ruins, The Hidden Land of Hria, and The Mystical Moon Land. In addition, there are food trucks, special theme nights, and a curated holiday market. The installation is open now and runs through January 5th.

HOLIDAY EXPRESS RETURNS

jerni holiday express
 

The annual holiday tradition Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection is back to celebrate the golden age of toys and transportation. Now through February 21st at the New-York Historical Society, you can explore trains and stations that date from the turn of the 19th century to the WWII era, showcasing evolutions in design. New for this year are several items not seen for years, including the rare, elaborately detailed Märklin Grand Station (1904–08). Precautions are taking place for the pandemic, including the closure of the crawl-space viewing bubble this year.

THE RINK AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER RETURNS!

rock center rink

Photo: Patina Restaurant Group. The world’s most famous patch of ice is welcoming skaters to Rockefeller Center for the 2020-2021 season. Last Saturday marked the official return, with limited capacity and skate times to ensure social distancing safety. (The experience is mostly outdoors, which will help as well.) Daily hours at the rink will be 9am-midnight. While you’re in the area, check out the tree, an 11-ton Norway spruce from Oneonta, transformed into a glittering symbol of the holiday.

MANHATTAN’S ONLY PRODUCTION BREWERY OPENS

torch and crown brewery

Photo: Torch & Crown Brewing Company.

SoHo is newly home to the city’s first legit brewery in who knows how many decades. Torch & Crown Brewing Company’s long-awaited brewery and restaurant has opened up in a massive, tri-level space outfitted with state-of-the-art brewing equipment, subterranean fermenters, and a gleaming full-service kitchen. The menu is kicking off with 10 brews, New York wines and ciders, an all-New York spirits cocktail menu, and a very shareable mix of large and small plate savories.

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Things to Do in New York in December: Events for Each Day This Month – thoughtgallery.org

GD: ThoughtGallery is my primo site for “Smart Stuff” – the types of events you will find fascinating if you are just a little curious. Check them out – ThoughtGallery

“Although we are still mostly in the virtual realm, several in-person experiences dot our December roundup. Most all of us can’t say goodbye to 2020 quickly enough, but we have some good opportunities for looking back, and looking forward. We’re especially eager for presentations on Jung and tarot, John Coltrane, and a Filipinx holiday cooking demo.”

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The 25 best cheap eats in NYC

Eat for $10 or less at the best restaurants with cheap eats in NYC

UPDATE, October 29 2020: Dining out in New York City has never been so different than this year and it’s not only because restaurants had to shut down their dining rooms for more than six months. The current crisis has put a renewed focus on more affordable food options, whether you’re scarfing down tacos from a food truck or ordering dumplings from a mom-and-pop business in Chinatown. At Time Out New York, we’ve done the homework for you in discovering dishes, old and new, that are all $10 or under. 

“The hefty prices at many New York restaurants can at times make the dining scene feel like it’s only for the elite. But some of the best restaurants in NYC still serve affordable bites for $10 or less. Dining on a budget in New York doesn’t have to feel like a constraint with our picks for jerk chicken, Sicilian-style pizza, creative veggie burgers, underground buffets, Cuban bakeries and more.”  (TONY) =============================================================

Stunning ‘Edge’ Observation Deck Is Making NYC’s Skyline Sparkle For The Holidays

“The brand-new Edge definitely has some of the (if not the) most incredible views in all of New York City.

At 1,131 feet high, and as the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, it makes sense! And now you can catch those views while also getting in the holiday spirit with their gorgeous new light displays.

(For more fun facts on Edge itself, see here).

The Skyline Steps, where you can sit and marvel at the sights, have been decked out with almost 50,000 holiday lights and garland!” (secretnyc.co)

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The best museum exhibitions in NYC right now

“Searching for listings and reviews for the best New York museum exhibitions and shows? We have you covered. New York City has tons of things going for it, from incredible buildings to breathtaking parks. But surely, the top of the list includes NYC’s vast array of museums, covering every field of culture and knowledge: There are quirky museums and interactive museums, free museums and world-beating art institutions like the Metropolitan Museum. Between them, they offer so many exhibitions, of every variety and taste, that it’s hard to keep track of them. But if you’ve starting to suffer a sudden attack of FOMA, fear not! We’ve got you covered with our select list of the best museum exhibitions in NYC.”  (TONY)

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The best musicals now on BroadwayHD – TONY

“Watch these classic musical theater performances from the comfort of your couch”

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STAY HOME FOR A BIT LONGER – MASK UP,  STAY SMART AND STAY SAFE.

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December NYC events + Only the Best NYC weekend corona culture (12/20)

Posted on 12/20/2020 by GregD

Pre Covid-19 we searched the internet everyday looking for the very best of What’s Happening, primarily on Manhattan’s WestSide, so that you didn’t have to.” We made it as easy as 1-2-3.

Covid-19 has required some changes for the time being. Stay Safe. For December we are going to try a different format – “Top 10 Corona Culture” – updated info and video especially suited to these difficult times OR NYC related visual info (Instagram and YouTube) OR all the NYC news you need to start your day.

We hope you will come back often to see what’s cooking here. Today it’s NYC Weekend Corona Culture (Sun). NEW STUFF!

8 Actually Fun Things to Do in NYC This Weekend – Thrillist

Thrillist, a site with tons of food, drink, travel & entertainment info, introduces folks to the coolest things to do in NYC (and other places when you are traveling). I like to check them out regularly. You should, too.

“After the city’s first real snow of the year, everything looks so fresh and full of possibility. With a vaccine for New Yorkers on the horizon—and next week’s winter solstice assuring us that spring is, indeed, right around the corner—there are all kinds of ways to celebrate the long-awaited end of 2020 in NYC.

Grab a grandma pie from a new pizza joint, sip a Slovenian wine at a brand new restaurant, or head to a one-weekend-only holiday night market for Christmas shopping and some seasonal snacks in the Bronx—we’ve rounded up eight actually cool things to eat, drink, see, and do in NYC this weekend.”

Grab a grandma pie from a new pizza joint

Weekend-long
Greenwich Village
Dan Kluger’s new pizza place, Washington Squares, is all about the square pies. Inspired by the grandma-style pan pizza at Kluger’s Greenwich Village restaurant, Loring Place, the rotating selection of six pies are available exclusively for takeout and delivery. Go classic with the O.G. made with tomato, ricotta, and mozz; or the Meat Lovers covered with soppressata, sausage, and spicy honey; and then curl up at home with your cat and cup of tea and get your granny on. 
Cost: Pies start at $25 
 

Discover your new Brooklyn hangout

Weekend-long
Prospect Heights
Opened by 25-year industry veteran Randi Lee (formerly of Del Posto, The Smile), Leland Eating and Drinking House’s menu is full of tons of small plates, savory toast with anchovies and pickled onions, and in-house baked crackers and breads. That is to say: It feels like a Brooklyn restaurant from the Before Times. Stop by the new neighborhood haunt (you can order takeout or pickup from the window and eat at one of their outdoor tables) and support your friendly neighborhood picklers and sourdough obsessives. 
Cost: Food starts at $5
 

Taste your way through a Slovenian menu

Weekend-long
Upper West Side
Pekarna, which opened this week in the UWS, highlights the tough-to-find-in-NYC food of Slovenia. The restaurant is gigantic—at full capacity, the can seat over 300—but until indoor dining reopens, you can have a seat at a table in their backyard to try their truffle matzo ball soup and chicken schnitzel burger. Sip a glass of Slovenian wine, order the Slovenian “baked apple roll” for dessert, and be transported (for a night, at least) to central Europe. 
Cost: Entrees start at $20
 

Celebrate Hanukkah with a virtual concert

Friday, December 18, 8pm
Virtual
Yo La Tengo’s eight nights of seasonal shows have long been the hottest Hanukkah ticket in town—and now that the concert is going virtual for 2020, you don’t need to worry about scoring a seat! They’ll be performing a live concert from the downtown venue, The Greene Space, along with an opening act and a comedian (a longstanding YLT tradition!). Proceeds from ticket sales go to the National Independent Venue Association Emergency Relief Fund, which is working to keep our beloved music venues afloat. 
Cost: Tickets are $20

 

Keep up your holiday ‘Nutcracker’ tradition

Weekend-long
Virtual
The ballet season might be canceled, but you can still catch New York City Ballet’s performance of George Balanchine’s holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Filmed during their 2019 season—back when we could go inside!—it features Tschaikovsky’s familiar score, the sparkly tutus and tights of your memory, and all of the holiday spirit you can beam into your house through your laptop. When you rent the ballet, you have 48 hours to watch it—that leaves you plenty of time to pause while you snack on peppermints and plums.  
Cost: $25
 

See the Empire State Building lit up for the holidays

Saturday, December 19 – Sunday, December 20, 8pm
Virtual
The Empire State Building’s holiday light show is turning on this Saturday and continuing every night through Christmas. You can catch a good view of it from all over the city, but it’s even cozier (and COVID-safe!) to watch the show from home. They’ll be posting the video on their YouTube channel right after the first show, or, if you’re watching live, you can tune into iHeartRadio’s Z100 and LiteFM to get the full sound and light experience. 
Cost: Free
 

Snack and shop at a holiday night market

Saturday, December 19 – Sunday, December 20, 12 – 7pm
Belmont
Back for the season for one weekend only, the Bronx Holiday Night Market is giving you the chance to sip, snack, and shop local businesses. Eat your way through Fordham Plaza—vendors include Bronx Burger Co., Empanada Papa, Yakitori Tatsu, and Treat Yourself Jerk—and then finish up your shopping list with eco-friendly Afro-Latin jewelry from Ariance Jewelry, one-of-a-kind finds from Theobucket Vintage, and handmade vegan soaps from Crystal + Irie.
Cost: Free to enter
 

Take a hike to celebrate the days ahead

Sunday, December 20, 4pm
Van Cortlandt Park
The winter solstice—the longest night of the year—is Monday, December 21, and that means our days are about to start getting brighter. To celebrate making it through the darkest days of the winter of 2020, join a “Sunset Before Solstice” hike with the city’s Urban Park Rangers, where you can breathe in some fresh air in one of the city’s most beautiful parks located in the Bronx. Bundle up, bring some friends, and keep moving towards the sunnier days ahead. 
Cost: Free

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Things To Do in New York in December – loving-newyork.com

What is there to do in December in New York?

NYC in December is amazing as preparations for the Holiday season begins. With countless things to do, concerts to attend, and events happening throughout the city, one thing is for sure – your trip won’t be boring!

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Here’s where you can see the best NYC holiday windows this year – amNY

“2020 may have brought many changes this year, but the traditional unveiling of NYC holiday windows will still be here”

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The best art shows and exhibits in NYC

“Check out our suggestions for the best art exhibitions you don’t want to miss, including recently opened shows and more

With New York’s art scene being so prominent yet ever-changing, you’ll want to be sure to catch significant exhibitions. Time Out New York rounds up the best art shows and exhibits in NYC, from offerings at the best photography and art galleries in NYC to shows at renowned institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim.” (TONY)

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“An exploration of Josephine Baker, an avant-garde trumpeter and the composer John Adams are among the highlights.

With many opera houses and concert halls still closed by the pandemic for months to come, the musical action has moved online. That’s been the case since March, of course — but as winter arrives and outdoor presentations grow more difficult, artists and institutions are creating digital presentations with more care and intention.

There is a flood of offerings out there. Here are 10 highlights from what’s coming in December.”

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WFUV-FM 90.7 is my fave local radio station. Noncommercial, member-supported with a format of adult album alternative music, WFUV is doing it’s best to keep us connected to our music with a comprehensive, updated list of live music online.

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Go Ahead, Binge Old Movies and Jam Out to ’90s Hits – NYT

Decades old movies, songs and video games have ssurged in popularity over the pandemic. Psychologists say conjuring nostalgia during stressful times is a healthy coping mechanism.

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Stay home for a bit longer. Mask up, stay smart and stay safe.

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December NYC events, only the best (12/19 continued)

Posted on 12/19/2020 by GregD

Pre Covid-19 we searched the internet everyday looking for the very best of What’s Happening, primarily on Manhattan’s WestSide, so that you didn’t have to.” We made it as easy as 1-2-3.

Covid-19 has required some changes for the time being.

Earlier today we covered Weekend Corona Culture (scroll down just a bit to find it). Now, how about some more useful information. (NEW STUFF)

The best things to do in NYC this weekend

“The best things to do in NYC this weekend includes holiday performances, the LuminoCity Festival, Santa sightings and more.

Looking for the best things to do in NYC this holiday weekend? Whether you’re spontaneous, searching for things to do in NYC today, or love to plan ahead, you can have a fun holiday weekend by heading out to the LuminoCity Festival, checking out the walk-by theater in the East Village, shopping at a number of holiday markets, or ice skating on top of the William Vale. Whatever you do, get out there and make it a fall weekend to remember.” (TONY)

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“Department stores are in trouble. Tourism is a mess. But behind the glass vitrines, the show goes on.”

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Christmas in New York – What is there to do in NYC at Christmas?

“Christmas in New York is a very special time in the city and arguably the most wonderful time of the year. There’s so much to do and so many things you really shouldn’t miss. As locals, we know about the most interesting events, most exciting shows and places you have to visit while visiting New York during Christmas.” (loving-newyork)

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Missing ‘The Nutcracker’? How to Get Your Holiday Fix at Home – NYT

Many seasonal mainstays have been reimagined for online viewing this year. Here are some of our favorites, from “A Christmas Carol” to Handel’s “Messiah.”

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When it comes to reopenings, we’re seeing a lot of positive news–most major museums reopened, we got to watch a baseball season, and the holidays are being reimagined. In other cases, reopening is further off–the Met Opera and Philharmonic cancelled their entire 2021 seasons, and Broadway will remain dark until at least June. But whatever the case, 6sqft has put together a list of reopenings, postponements, and cancellations for New York City’s many museums, performance venues, outdoor spaces, and events

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The best places to go ice-skating in NYC

“It’s time to lace up your skates—the best ice skating rinks in NYC are waiting for you. As one of the most beloved cities to spend the holidays in, NYC has plenty of indoor and outdoor rinks where you can glide and practice your toe jumps. To help narrow down your options, we’ve ranked the top places to go, from the iconic Rink at Rockefeller Center or lower-key rinks at NYC parks like Central Park. You can even make a full-day out of it when you shop at one of the city’s best holiday markets, followed by sipping hot chocolate and skating on The Rink at the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park. If you’d rather stay warm while on the ice, there are many all-weather indoor rinks, including spots that offer roller skating.” (TONY)

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Sanford Biggers, Félix Fénéon and the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s history of itself are some of the exhibitions that remain open to the public.

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This Stunning Livestream Will Transport You To A Magical Concert By Candlelight – secretnyc.com

Journey to a calm, glowing concert at this upcoming piano performance.

This December (DEC. 19), the popular Fever Originals Candlelight series is bringing you an elegant classical music concert that you can experience right from the comfort of home!

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Times editors have handpicked 10 stories for you to enjoy. Welcome to The Weekender. (NYT)

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STAY HOME FOR A BIT LONGER – MASK UP, STAY SMART AND STAY SAFE.

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December NYC Events + Only the Best NYC weekend corona culture (12/19)

Posted on 12/19/2020 by GregD
 

Pre Covid-19 we searched the internet everyday looking for the very best of What’s Happening, primarily on Manhattan’s WestSide, so that you didn’t have to.” We made it as easy as 1-2-3.

Covid-19 has required some changes. For December we are going to try a different format – “Top 10 Corona Culture” – updated info and video especially suited to these difficult times OR NYC related visual info (Instagram and YouTube) OR all the NYC news you need to start your day.

We hope you will come back often to see what’s cooking here.

Today it’s NYC Weekend Corona Culture (sat). NEW STUFF!

5 Things to Do This Weekend NYC

Art & Museums – A Future Fair
Pop & Rock – Streaming the Holiday Spirit
Classical Music – John Zorn’s Pandemic Projects
KIDS – Extra Helpings of Fun
Dance – Art From a Bubble

“Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually.”  (NYT)

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In a tough year, NYC’s holiday windows are a glittering homage to hope – NY Post

“Joy to the world: The holiday windows have come! The COVID-19 pandemic has upended virtually every holiday tradition — sitting on Santa’s lap, caroling, gathering at Grandma’s. But it actually is beginning to look a lot like Christmas outside Bloomingdale’s, Bergdorf’s, Saks and Macy’s.”

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60 Magical Things To Do In New York City This December – secretnyc.com

“It’s officially December and that means holiday mania!

As 2020 comes to a close, New York City is bustling with activities — and even with various safety measures in place due to the pandemic, there’s simply no better place to get in the spirit of the season.

From bar transformations, dazzling light displays, and all the icy fun and shopping in between—here are 55 magically festive things to do in NYC this month.”

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NYC-Arts Top Five Picks: December 18 – 24

Interesting. Unusual. Uniquely NYC. Highlights of this week’s top events include Make Music Winter 2020, Gimme 50, Louis Armstrong Holiday Experience!, and more. Get the NYC-ARTS Top Five in your inbox every Friday and follow @NYC_ARTS on Instagram or @NYCARTS on Twitter to stay abreast of events as they happen.

Gimme 50

Gimme 50

Maysles Documentary Center

Manhattan / Sat, Dec 12, 2020 – Thu, Dec 31, 2020

In 1969 filmmaker brothers Albert and David Maysles set out to shoot a series of concerts by The Rolling Stones that culminated in their capturing one of the era’s most defining and consequential moments- the killing of a young Black man named Meredith Hunter by a Hells Angel during a free show at the Altamont Speedway in Tracy, California. GIMME SHELTER, the resulting film co-directed with Charlotte Zwerin, was released on December 6, 1970, and …

Paul Winter’s 41st Annual Winter Solstice Celebration

Paul Winter’s 41st Annual Winter Solstice Celebration

Fri, Dec 18, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Every December since 1980, seven-time Grammy® winner Paul Winter and his colleagues have celebrated the Winter Solstice at New York’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine with a feast of music and dancing from the diversity of cultures and creatures of the world. This December, with their beloved cathedral forum closed for events, their “41st Annual Winter Solstice Celebration” will be a unique video presentation that will be available to a worldwide audience. With a theme of …

Louis Armstrong Holiday Experience!

Louis Armstrong Holiday Experience!

Louis Armstrong House Museum

Queens / Fri, Dec 18, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

LAHM would love for you to join them tonight, December 18th at 7pm! as they celebrate the season with their favorite memories of Louis and Lucille at the holidays and performances by special guests: Champian Fulton, Ethan Iverson and Catherine Russell. LAHM’s Staff Member, Hyland Harris, will also provide an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of Louis’s den and will share numerous Holiday-themed treasures from our Archives, including a very special tape of Louis reading “The Night Before …

Make Music Winter 2020

Make Music Winter 2020

Make Music New York

Manhattan / Sat, Dec 19, 2020 – Mon, Dec 21, 2020

Celebrate the 10th annual Make Music Winter virtually this winter solstice. Despite the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Make Music New York’s mission continues to drive them, and they hope that it inspires you: to provide New Yorkers with the opportunity to enjoy free, rejuvenating music and to support music makers in the process. Event Schedule: For Love and Only For Love: Letters to New York (In Person) Sat, Dec 19, 202012:00 PM  Sun, Jan 10, …

A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the MERCHANT’S HOUSE

A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the MERCHANT’S HOUSE

Merchant’s House Museum

Manhattan / Fri, Dec 18, 2020 – Thu, Dec 24, 2020

This December, one like no other, Summoners Ensemble Theatre’s “A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the MERCHANT’S HOUSE” returns for its 8th holiday season, virtually. Be transported back 150 years from the comfort of your home for this captivating one-hour performance filmed in the landmark Merchant’s House dressed for the joyous season with a table-top tree, boughs of holly, and flickering candles. In the spirit of Mr. Dickens’ message of compassion, generosity, and goodwill, we want performances to …

 
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4 NYC Art Gallery Shows to See Right Now – The New York Times

“Julie Mehretu’s vibrant colors; Minjung Kim’s gray and black ink paintings; Jean Katambayi Mukendi’s “Quarantaine” drawings; and Bosco Sodi’s clay spheres.”

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” Existential, fantastical, searching, and silly, these feeds help transport our critic while she’s stuck at home.”

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December NYC Events (12/18) (continued)

Posted on 12/18/2020 by GregD

Pre Covid-19 we searched the internet everyday looking for the very best of What’s Happening, primarily on Manhattan’s WestSide, so that you didn’t have to. We made it as easy as 1-2-3.

Covid-19 has required some changes for the time being. Stay Safe.

Earlier today we covered Top Ten NYC Corona Culture and selected event info.  Now, how about some more useful NYC information.

New York magazine is biweekly these days and every issue has a wonderful section, “The Culture Pages,” which includes a “To Do” list – 25 things to see, hear, watch, and read. Here are my favorites from the current issue (Dec.9-23).

Art

Sam Gilliam: Existed Existing
A first-tier innovator of painting.
Behold Sam Gilliam’s magisterial painterly and sculptural grandeur. Plywood objects conjure pyramids, and continental plates vie for greatness with huge flecked, layered paintings the size of barges. Gilliam is a master of his medium in total control of his art. —Jerry Saltz
Pace Gallery, 510 and 540 West 25th Street, through December 19.

Harmony Hammond: Crossings
“Material engagement.”
Since the 1970s, Harmony Hammond has made the most psychically alive, roughly sensual, optically satisfying, and epistemologically adept paintings created anywhere. This powerful exhibition of new work finds the artist in top form, claiming a rightful place in the history of modernism with constructions that pack totemic presence and visual intelligence and make wonderfully aggressive demands on the graphic field. —J.S.
Alexander Gray Associates, 510 West 26th Street, through January 16.

Theater

The Long Goodbye Online Edition
I love a cup of tea and that.
Riz Ahmed’s concept album The Long Goodbye framed British Asians’ relationship with Old Blighty as a toxic love affair, one poisoned by colonialism, partition, and pernicious racism. The original plan was for Ahmed to take the album’s accompanying hybrid show — part theatrical storytelling, part music — around the world, but the pandemic canceled the tour. Now he’ll perform an in-real-time-only event, which will be streamed once via BAM’s digital broadcast. —Helen Shaw
bam.org, December 19.

Isaac@CafeCarlyle
A holiday show.
During the holiday season for the past four years, it was a special treat to go Café Carlyle and hear Isaac Mizrahi sing and do his own brand of stand-up, accompanied by the wonderful Ben Waltzer and his six-piece band. This year, of course, it’s different, but wonderful all the same, as we can look forward to a streamable concert series. In this four-show series, each mixes songs and storytelling and features a special guest. The first show will be released on December 4 and will then remain on-demand for 30 days, with additional shows on January 8, February 12, and March 19. Isaac says my favorite thing about the show, “It’s not exactly a holiday show … it’s not not a holiday show…” —Wendy Goodman
events.broadwayworld.com, through January 3, 2021.

Dance

The Hard Nut
Visions of sugarplums.
For vigor and variation, crack open excerpts from The Hard Nut, Mark Morris’s nearly 30-year-old comic “homage” to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. In Morris’s version, the E.T.A. Hoffmann story is reset in a kitschy ’60s suburbia, where party guests are more naughty than nice, Marie’s visions of militant rats speak to her own adolescent stirrings, and leaping Snowflakes throw fistfuls of snow into the air in little icy explosions. —Helen Shaw
markmorrisdancegroup.org/mmdg-holiday-special, December 12 to 18.

Classical Music

The Oratorio Society of New York
An abridged virtual performance.
In a normal year, professional singers would be earning a chunk of their annual income right now, dashing from Messiah to Messiah. The Oratorio Society, led by Kent Tritle, has done its best to preserve the tradition with a performance recorded outdoors, in a warmer month, rolled out in time for an at-home sing-along. —Justin Davidson
osny.org, from December 21.

Simone Dinnerstein
Live from Columbia.
When experiencing live music meant organizing an expensive night out, a two-hour concert with intermission was intended to give audiences their money’s worth. Now that it means clicking a free link, sometimes you want only a restorative half-hour. Miller Theater’s pop-up concerts satisfy that craving, and Dinnerstein is just the right pianist to keep the experience brief but intense, meditative, and surprising. Here, she pairs a Philip Glass étude with a movement from Schubert’s B-flat Sonata, two exercises in taking your time. —J.D.
millertheater.com, December 15.

*This article appears in the November 23, 2020, issue of New York Magazine. Subscribe Now!

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In the age of Covid-19 this info from City Guide is one of the best sources of info on What’s Happening, even if some are only available in your home, and not in your favorite venue.

CityGuideNY

NYC RESOURCES

cosi fan tutti met opera

The Metropolitan Opera is streaming operas FREE nightly.

The New York Public Library provides access to more than 300,000 FREE e-books and e-audio books.

NYC Health information page for COVID-19.

NYC restaurant world information.

Stream hundreds of Broadway shows (by subscription).

15 Broadway shows you can watch from home.

Broadway performances live—from stars’ living rooms.

The New York City Ballet presents a spring digital season.

Virtual programming will keep you connected to the York Theatre Company.

One World Observatory has made One World Explorer, the attraction’s Digital Skyline Guide, available for remote watching. Virtual helicopter tours of the city’s most iconic sites are available now.

51 New York TV shows and movies.

5 eras of New York to enjoy in books and movies.

2,500 museums and galleries you can visit virtually.

The New York Botanical Garden in bloom from home.

Exploring Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square.

The Top of the Rock launches a brief virtual tour on YouTube.

Livestreamed fitness classes.

Fun at-home activities for kids.

6 podcast series to help you understand New York.Discover the best of New York, from hidden gems to iconic landmarks, through The New York Landmarks Conservancy’s “Tourist in your own Town” Video Series.

VIRTUAL MUSEUMS

Explore the world of design with Cooper Hewitt.

Experience the Intrepid Museum anywhere.

New-York Historical Society from home.

A portal to the map collection of the Brooklyn Historical Society.

The Brooklyn Museum remotely.

Guggenheim Museum from home.

The Morgan’s exhibitions.

Virtually visit the Louis Armstrong House Museum.

The Merchant’s House Museum from home.

rubin shrine room virtual tour

You can take a virtual tour of the Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room at the Rubin Museum of Art. (You can find two hours of meditative chanting as well, if you’re searching out some respite.) The Rubin has also, for the first time, launched a digital assemblage of more than 300 items from the museum’s collection.

VIRTUAL TALKS, LECTURES, AND EVENTS

Thought Gallery has hundreds of livestream talks, lectures, performances, and more. Check out sessions with celebs, live concerts, and opportunities to learn the latest on everything from science to philosophy to social justice

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WFUV-FM 90.7 is my fave local radio station. Noncommercial, member-supported with a format of adult album alternative music, WFUV is doing it’s best to keep us connected to our music with a comprehensive, updated list of live music online.

WFUV Live Online (December 17 – December 23)

 
12/17 Mountain Man, “Live from the Garden”
 
12/17 Courtney Barnett, “From Where I’m Standing”
 
12/17 Lucinda Williams, “Lu’s Jukebox”
 
12/18 Hot Chip and Friends charity stream
 
12/18 Barenaked Ladies, “A Very Virtual Christmas”
 
12/18 Yo La Tengo “2020 Hanukkah One-Night Stand”
 
12/19 The Avalanches livestream
 
12/19 Bailen, “How the Grinch Stole 2020”
 
12/19 Dean & Britta holiday show

Online concert calendar and links at wfuv.org/livestreams

Rita Houston 1961-2020
 
It is with great sadness that WFUV shares the news thatProgram Director Rita Houston, the north star of the station’s sound and its public service, passed away on Tuesday, 12/15 after fighting cancer for six years
Rita Houston’s “Whole Wide World” Finale
 
Two weeks ago, Rita remotely recorded her final episode of “The Whole Wide World” with her longtime friend and colleague, Paul Cavalconte. That last show will air 12/18, beginning at 6pm EST. Paul describes it as “a frank, unvarnished, brave expression of who [Rita] is and how deeply this connection to music, and her audience, matters to her.

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December NYC Events + Top Ten NYC Corona Culture (12/18)

Posted on 12/18/2020 by GregD

Pre Covid-19 we searched the internet everyday looking for the very best of What’s Happening, primarily on Manhattan’s WestSide, so that you didn’t have to.” We made it as easy as 1-2-3.

Covid-19 has required some changes for the time being. Stay Safe.

For December we are going to try a different format – “Top 10 Corona Culture” – updated info and video especially suited to these difficult times OR NYC related visual info (Instagram and YouTube) OR all the NYC news you need to start your day.

We hope you will come back often to see what’s cooking here.

Today it’s Top 10 NYC Corona Culture. NEW STUFF!

Before we go any further you must look at these marvelous photos of New York City in the snowstorm, courtesy of TONY and some great Instagrammers:

See gorgeous photos of NYC’s biggest snowstorm in years – TONY

“New Yorkers woke up to a winter wonderland today.”

 

 

 

 

1. How to to get a rapid COVID test in NYC – TONY

“CityMD sites will now close 90 minutes earlier every day—here’s where else you can go for a quick, reliable test.”

2. What’s Open in NYC | The Official Guide to New York City – nycgo.com

“Businesses across all five boroughs are working toward a common goal: to welcome back guests, employees and the community at large while ensuring everyone’s health and safety. Use this hub as a starting point for what’s open right now or opening soon, and make sure to follow up directly with any venue to confirm hours and protocols before you visit.”

3. Where to see The Nutcracker ballet in NYC in 2020 – TONY

“Find a version of the holiday classic that is right for you with our 2020 guide to The Nutcracker ballet in NYC”

4. The best live theater to stream online this week – TONY

“Theaters are closed for now, but you can find great stage stars and events streaming online today

The pandemic crisis has had a devastating effect on the performing arts. Broadway has shut down for at least the rest of 2020, and the ban on large gatherings in New York currently extends to all other performance spaces as well. So the show must go online—and streaming video makes that possible. Here are some of the best theater, opera, dance and cabaret events from across the country (and around the world) that you can watch today without leaving home, many of which will help you support artists and worthy charities. Scroll past the day-by-day listings to find events that have already premiered but can still be seen for a limited time. We update this page on a weekly basis.”

5. -85 NYC restaurants with heaters for outdoor dining – 6sqft

“Though indoor dining is permitted at 25-percent capacity in New York City, a lot of people still don’t feel 100-percent comfortable with the idea. Luckily, the city made its outdoor dining program permanent and year-round and gave restaurants the go-ahead to install outdoor heat lamps. If you’re looking for one of these spots to dine al fresco without shivering, we’ve begun a running list throughout the city.”

6. The best NYC-themed gifts for the holidays – TONY

“Is the New Yorker in your life tough to buy for? Here’s some NYC gifts that will make even the most jaded New York City resident smile.

If you want to know what to buy a New Yorker, our NYC gifts for the holidays are a good place to fill out your list. Of course, the ultimate gift would be an in-unit washing machine and dryer (a New Yorker can dream!), but that’s a pipe dream. Sure, an envelope comprising a gift card for them to blow at either one of the best restaurants in town or on a pair of tickets to see one of the hottest shows on Broadway would slay this holiday, but our NYC-themed suggestions are a bit more creative than that. Anyway, here’s our NYC shopping list including items that show off some of the best New York attractions.”

7. Manhattan’s only production brewery is now open in Soho – 6sqft

“A massive new brewery and restaurant opened in Soho last week, becoming the only production brewery in Manhattan. Located at 12 Vandam Street, Torch & Crown Brewing Company measures 9,000 square feet over three levels and boasts soaring ceilings, ivy-covered walls, and enough seating for 250 people inside and 180 people in their heated outdoor space.”

8. -230 Fifth Rooftop Igloo Bar Will Reopen For The Season Next Week – secretnyc.co

Winter is right around the corner, and that means rooftops will start to turn into wintery wonderlands (especially with outdoor dining continuing all year round)—and the Igloo Bar at 230 Fifth is the first to pop up!

9. Museums Are Still Open in New York. Here’s What’s on View (for Now). – The New York Times

“Sanford Biggers, Félix Fénéon and the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s history of itself

10. Why This Billionaire Will Never Leave New York – The New York Times

“For the cosmetics mogul and philanthropist Leonard Lauder, the city, with its museums, public transit and parks, is an explorer’s delight.”

Bonus#1: Train Your Muscles Without a Gym – The New York Times

“Get to a nearby park and get in shape (safely).”

Bonus#2: When the Bronx was a Forest: Stroll Through the Centuries – NYT

“Yankee Stadium was the site of a salt marsh. Concourse Plaza was a valley. Our critic walks with Eric Sanderson, a conservation ecologist.”

We hope you enjoy this change of pace, then please return here December 1, and every day for our daily, hot off the presses event guide with “Only the Best” NYCity event info. 

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December NYC Events (12/16) (continued)

Posted on 12/16/2020 by GregD

Pre Covid-19 we searched the internet everyday looking for the very best of What’s Happening, primarily on Manhattan’s WestSide, so that you didn’t have to. We made it as easy as 1-2-3.

Covid-19 has required some changes. Earlier today we covered NYC Corona Culture. Here is some more useful NYC information.

NYC Tourism Updates for December 2020 – cityguideny.com

“The vaccine news of the last few days is nothing short of spectacular. Pfizer and Moderna have both developed 95%-effective candidates, and Moderna’s has less of a deep freeze requirement, making the logistics side more promising. Accordingly, travel stocks have been shooting up. Less publicized is a recent NYU study showing that hospitalized patients with COVID had a 26% chance of dying in March; that’s been cut all the way down to 8% now. The FDA just approved an at-home COVID test. All of it bodes well for continued recovery…..”

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Some other useful information about things to do in NYC:

NYC Outdoor Dining: Bracing for Winter – grubstreet.com

Ice skating rink and holiday market to open at Bryant Park’s Winter Village this month | 6sqft

Things To Do At Home – The New York Times

This Google doc shows where to see every holiday light display in NYC – TONY

Museums Are Still Open in New York. Here’s What’s on View (for Now). – The New York Times

19 Standout Vegan Dishes to Try in NYC Right Now – ny.eater.com

NYC holiday traditions that aren’t happening this year – TONY

Many New York City Restaurants See Halt of Indoor Dining as Death Blow – WSJ

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60 Magical Things To Do In New York City This December – secretnyc.com

“It’s officially December and that means holiday mania!

As 2020 comes to a close, New York City is bustling with activities — and even with various safety measures in place due to the pandemic, there’s simply no better place to get in the spirit of the season.

From bar transformations, dazzling light displays, and all the icy fun and shopping in between—here are 55 magically festive things to do in NYC this month.”

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December NYC Events + Top 10 NYC Corona Culture (12/16)

Posted on 12/16/2020 by GregD

Pre Covid-19 we searched the internet everyday looking for the very best of What’s Happening, primarily on Manhattan’s WestSide, so that you didn’t have to.” We made it as easy as 1-2-3.

Covid-19 has required some changes for the time being. Stay Safe.

For December we are going to try a different format – “Top 10 Corona Culture” – updated info and video especially suited to these difficult times OR NYC related visual info (Instagram and YouTube) OR all the NYC news you need to start your day.

We hope you will come back often to see what’s cooking here.

Today it’s Top 10 NYC Corona Culture. NEW STUFF!

1.Here’s where you can see the best NYC holiday windows this year – amNY

“2020 may have brought many changes this year, but the traditional unveiling of NYC holiday windows will still be here.”

2.The best places to go ice-skating in NYC – TONY

“It’s time to lace up your skates—the best ice skating rinks in NYC are waiting for you. As one of the most beloved cities to spend the holidays in, NYC has plenty of indoor and outdoor rinks where you can glide and practice your toe jumps. To help narrow down your options, we’ve ranked the top places to go, from the iconic Rink at Rockefeller Center or lower-key rinks at NYC parks like Central Park. You can even make a full-day out of it when you shop at one of the city’s best holiday markets, followed by sipping hot chocolate and skating on The Rink at the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park. If you’d rather stay warm while on the ice, there are many all-weather indoor rinks, including spots that offer roller skating.”

“An exploration of Josephine Baker, an avant-garde trumpeter and the composer John Adams are among the highlights.

With many opera houses and concert halls still closed by the pandemic for months to come, the musical action has moved online. That’s been the case since March, of course — but as winter arrives and outdoor presentations grow more difficult, artists and institutions are creating digital presentations with more care and intention.”

4. Editors’ Picks: 14 Events for Your Art Calendar This Week,

“From a Conference With Bay Area Museum Directors to a Very Contemporary Look at Henry VIII. Plus shows at Gagosian, James Fuentes, Massey Klein Gallery, Postmasters, and more.”

5. Best Christmas things to do in NYC – TONY

“Make the most of the holidays with our list of Christmas things to do in NYC, including tree-lightings, gigs and more

It’s almost the merriest time of year and there are so many Christmas things to do in NYC to put on your list of festivities. From uptown to downtown, the city boasts holiday offerings like the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, light festivals, and the best holiday markets NYC has to offer. Whether you channel your inner grinch or cheery elf during NYC’s most wonderful season, we’ve got you covered with activities.”

6. Best Exhibits in NYC Open Right Now: New Exhibitions, Pop Ups & More – Thrillist

“Governor Cuomo announced that indoor cultural activities like museums (and also bowling alleys, yes!) are allowed to reopen starting today. That’s good news for art-loving New Yorkers who have been cooped up for months with limited entertainment options. While many museums will slowly reopen over the upcoming weeks, when they do, expect attendance limited to 25% capacity, staggered and timed entry with ticketing booked in advance, and necessary safety protocols including the requirement of facial coverings and social distancing. So grab your mask and hand sanitizer, and check out these eight cool exhibitions to celebrate the museum phase of Phase 4’s reopening.”

7. The best NYC-themed gifts for everyone on your list – 6sqft.com

It’s always fun to show a little hometown pride, but this year, New York really deserves it. Whether you want to give your out-of-town family member a memento of your city or get something personal for a local friend, these NYC-themed gifts are sure to please. From cute subway merch to puzzles of your favorite landmarks to all the best books, this guide has a little something for everyone.

8. The best things to do in NYC this week – TONY

“If you’re looking for the best things to do in NYC this week or even today, there are tons of fun holiday options (so long as you can social distance and wear a mask). Start by catching a flick at The Standard’s enchanted forest or seeing newly re-opened European art galleries at the Met Museum. Finish up with a visit to LuminoCity on Randall’s Island and shopping locally for the whole family at the holiday markets open this year. “

9. The absolute best pizza in NYC – TONY

“The best pizza in NYC as tasted by our pizza experts—from dollar slices to slice with mile high toppings.

New Yorkers are fortunate to live in a city where the pizza is so good that even the dollar slices are excellent. But with so many options, it’s difficult to know which pie shop is worth the trek. We put together our most comprehensive guide to slices across the five boroughs. Whether you’re looking for a classic margherita pie, our favorite joint with an old-school New York atmosphere or the spot to grab a slice at an outdoor restaurant in the warmer months, we’ve got you covered. Now more than ever, pizza in New York is experimental and accommodating to all kinds of dietary restrictions (such as gluten free pizza, thank you, Screamer’s!) while many of the old-fashioned spots have kept the same charm as ever.”

 

10. Bryant Park’s Winter Village Officially Opens – secretnyc.com

“The wonderland will feature tins of holiday shops, a pop-up rinkside food hall, and a 17,000-foot free ice skating rink as the centerpiece. (You’ll only have to pay to rent skates if you don’t already have, which cost $18-$33, depending on the day). Because of COVID-19, there are many new safety measures in place, including a completely-outdoors Winter Village experience.”

bonus: When Manhattan Was Mannahatta: a Stroll Through the Centuries  – NYT  

“From lush forest to metropolis, the evolution of Lower Manhattan.”

We hope you enjoy this change of pace, then please return here December 1, and every day for our daily, hot off the presses event guide with “Only the Best” NYCity event info.  

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