note: the winter storm advisory may cause some events to be canceled or rescheduled after we’ve published. please check the venue’s website and/or social media for updates before heading out.

snow storm? where to go sledding in nyc’s parks.

friday

thru 6/29: the bronx museum’s seventh annual aim biennial: ‘forms of connection’: 28 emerging artists from the 2024-2025 cycles of the bronx museum’s artist in the marketplace (aim) fellowship program unveil new works. opening party 1/23 6-8pm. free admission. >>

thru 3/22: weave in, weave out: a disability socially engaged art exhibition: step into a growing fiber-art installation created by disabled artists from intertwine arts, then add your own thread. this participatory exhibition invites visitors to sit at the loom, try their hand at weaving, and become part of an evolving artwork celebrating creativity and community. no experience needed; guidance provided. opening reception 1/23 6-8pm. positive exposure gallery (fidi), free admission. >>

thru sun: 28th annual postcards from the edge: visual aids’s benefit returns to campbell gallery in tribeca, filling the walls with 1,500+ postcard-sized works donated by established and emerging artists alike. every piece is priced at $100, and the artist’s identity remains secret until after purchase. preview party friday ($100 admission), sales start online saturday at 10am, exhibition saturday + sunday (free admission). >>

thru sun: nyc winter jewelry, antique + object show: browse bling from vendors around the world specializing in antique and vintage jewelry, and contemporary and designer pieces. new york hilton midtown, $10 admission. >>

thru sun (various times): the room and big shark with tommy wiseau in person: oh, hi tommy! cult-cinema icon tommy wiseau comes to village east by angelika for special screenings of the room and big shark. arrive early for meet-and-greet one an hour before showtime, then stay after the show for q+a. $20 admission. >>

fri 4pm: ice out for good: nyc stands with minneapolis: thousands of new yorkers will convene in union square for a rally and march in solidarity with minneapolis and other communities across the country that are affected by ice terrorism and the corporations that are profiting from it. >>

fri 7pm-2am: dream of wires: synthwave showcase: dance ‘in the glittering melancholy of a synthesized memory’ at dream of wires, a new synth-pop showcase featuring local and touring artists and their synthesizers. wonderville (bushwick), $10. >>

fri 8pm: awkward sex… and the city storytelling show: from cocaine-infused one-night stands to ibs flare-ups during cunnilingus, comedian natalie wall and guest storytellers share the humor of dating and sexual encounters at the awkward sex… and the city storytelling show. friends and lovers (crown heights), $10 adv, $15 door. >>

fri 8:30pm: bitches brew comedy show: this women-produced and-hosted comedy show conjures up big laughs in the back room of halyards (gowanus). tonight’s performers include fumi abe (colbert), blair dawson (comedy central), sara hennessy, steve malden, dan wickes, and chloe fimiano. free admission (a tip jar will be passed around at the end of the show). >>

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Ballet Flats For Dinner is an autobiographical show written and performed by Bridget McGuire. A mix of stand-up and storytelling, Ballet Flats tells the story of McGuire’s life growing up with intrusive thoughts with harm, a form of OCD. From thinking she was pregnant at age 11, to wondering if she killed her friend’s boyfriend at 25, to finally getting help at 38, Ballet Flats will have you laughing the entire time and perhaps you’ll walk away wondering, “Do I have OCD too?” (Don’t worry, you probably don’t).

Bridget’s show has been hailed as “a flat-out delight, not only because wow, it’s just so good to laugh, but because of how light her touch is in sharing a part of her life that involves a good share of difficulty” (actor Peter Hermann).

Patrick B McGrath, Ph.D., Chief Clinical Officer, for NOCD, says, “you will laugh, you may cry, and you will definitely be a better person after you see it. As someone who has treated OCD for over 25 years, I can highly recommend this show as both an amazing piece of comedy as well as an excellent challenge to stigma and misinformation about OCD.”

Thursday – Sunday, February 5 – 8

Ballet Flats For Dinner
Soho Playhouse
15 Vandam St., New York, NY 10013

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saturday

sat + sun (sat 10am-5pm, sun 11am-4pm): new york travel + adventure show: daydream your next getaway at this annual travel expo, where travel celebs and reps from destinations around the world share trip ideas, insider tips, and deals. scheduled speakers include samantha brown, pauline frommer, peter greenberg, andrew mccarthy, and more. jacob k. javits center (hell’s kitchen), $20 admission. >>

sat 12-5pm: school of rock- fall performance program show: school of rock students (ages 8-18) put their newly-learned shredding abilities on display at this end-of season showcase featuring songs by queen, heart, black sabbath, the white stripes, the black keys, and more. the meadows (east williamsburg), $12. >>

sponsored: sat 1pm: bantam studios winter recital: adult music students take the stage! catch beginner-to-advanced violin, cello, ukulele, guitar, and bass students showcasing the work they’ve been learning throughout bantam music school’s semester. the recital highlights the power of learning music in community, where students of all backgrounds come together to take creative risks, support one another, and perform on a professional stage. >>

sat 3-6pm: wuthering heights read-in: prepare for the upcoming film at a group read-in hosted by modern romantic fiction company 831 stories and bellatrist book club at p+t knitwear bookstore (les). free admission. >>

sat 5pm: relationsh*t: storytelling about all kinds of relationships meets on-stage advice from actual therapists at lynn bixenspan and morgan pielli’s relationsh*t show. q.e.d. (astoria), $12. >>

sponsored: sat 7pm: go fact yourself with dorinda medley, jackie cox, helen hong, and more at symphony space!: dorinda medley (the traitors and the real housewives of new york city) and jackie cox (rupaul’s drag race) go head-to-head in a hilarious pop culture trivia showdown built around their self-proclaimed specialties, featuring surprise expert guests and plenty of laughs. this special taping of the hit podcast and live show go fact yourself will be hosted by comedians j. keith van straaten (ask me another) and helen hong (wait wait… don’t tell me!). >>

sat 7pm: secrets of publishing: author susan shapiro moderates a panel on insider tips and tricks for navigating the publishing world, joined by literary agents kate mckean (write through it) and ryan harbage, and editors william shih (guernica), rachel kahan (morrow), nick ciani (s+s), jiwon choi (hanging loose), and danielle perez (freelance). p+t knitwear bookstore (les), $10 admission. >>

sat 7pm + 9:30pm: molly brenner live special taping: comedian molly brenner records her debut special at the gutter spare room (williamsburg). presented by comedians you should know, the shows will feature guest openers mike lebovitz (last comic standing) and mohtasham yaqub (siriusxm). $10. >>

sat 9:30pm: drunk planet earth: mst3k meets animal planet meets drinking game at this participatory show that revolves around watching an animal documentary, drinking, and the audience trying to stump the hosts with animal trivia. hosted by brian morabito and stephen buckley. caveat (les), free admission. >>

sat 10:30pm: come out and play: nu metal, nu year: dance and sing along to nu metal, grunge, dad rock, and 90s/00s alt at niche night nyc’s latest party. bonus: best 90s dad rock looks can win prizes at midnight. alphaville (ridgewood), free admission. >>

sunday

sun 1-4pm: free children’s book fair: stock your kid’s bookshelf with new and gently-used books — all free — at the marlene meyerson jcc manhattan’s annual children’s book fair. marlene meyerson jcc manhattan lobby (uws), free admission. >>

sun 2:30pm: a pokémon variety show: the pokédex comes to life with an afternoon filled with drag performers, cosplayers, singers, and djs spinning music from the franchise’s games. plus, test your trainer skills with side quests like pokémon trivia and a cosplay contest. hosted by toby chernesky/toast as pikachu and dj guilty pleasures as eevee. wonderville (bushwick), $10 admission (bring cash for tipping performers). >>

sun 6pm: we’re still in this together: an hsm 20th anniversary celebration: bop back to east high for a night of sketch comedy, stand-up, and choreography inspired by the disney channel’s high school musical. magnet theater (chelsea), $10. >>

sun 7pm: sunday scaries: magic and burlesque: désirée de sade and albert cadabra present a night of horror-themed burlesque, magic, trivia, and games the twisted spine bookstore + café (williamsburg). $15. >>

monday

mon 7pm: the story collider podcast science storytelling show: ‘unspoken’ edition: five storytellers share true, personal stories about underdiscussed science, from mental health to infertility, at tonight’s edition of the story collider show. hosted by diana li and paula croxson. caveat (les), $14.64 with promo code ‘skint’ (reg. $24-25). >>

mon 7-9pm (+ 2/23, 3/30): come read with me: a communal reading of toni morrison’s beloved: join leslie-ann murray (@browngirlbooklover) at gladys books + wine in bed-stuy for a communal reading and discussion of toni morrison’s beloved across three evenings. free admission, purchase of the book from gladys books + wine is encouraged. >>

mon 7-10pm: robot karaoke: classic tunes + new words from the internet: try to sing songs you know, but with syllable-matched lyrics like yelp reviews of psychics to the tune of ‘total eclipse of the heart’ and negative reviews of professors to the tune of ‘vampire.’ hosted by jamie brew and jenn schiffer. wonderville (bushwick), free admission ($10 suggested donation). >>

mon 9pm: improvised the office: dunder mifflin lives again as a cast of improvisers creates a brand-new episode of the office live on stage, using audience suggestions to decide what shenanigans michael, dwight, jim, pam, and the rest of the staff will get into. ucb (east village), $5. >>

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– the skint

L-R: Caitlin Dickerson, Muzzafar Chishti

Connect stories of immigration, past and present, with the Tenement Museum. A year after President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, Tenement Talk: Immigration Today assesses the changes in immigration, particularly with regard to enforcement, and explores the nation’s varied reaction to these measures. Join the Tenement Museum on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 PM along with Caitlin Dickerson, Pulitzer prize-winning writer from The Atlantic, Muzaffar Chishti, lawyer and Senior Fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, and Tenement Museum President Annie Polland for this timely conversation.

All in-person attendees receive an exclusive 25% Tenement Shop discount, a book on the topic, mini tour, and a reception.

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tuesday

thru 2/12: nyc winter outing reservations are now open: enjoy cool savings on dining, broadway shows, attractions, and more during the annual nyc winter outing. running thru 2/12, this season’s promotions include restaurant week (prix-fixe meals at hundreds of restaurants across all five boroughs), broadway week (2-for-1 tickets to select broadway shows), and nyc must-see week (2-for-1 tickets to attractions, museums, performing arts, and tours across all five boroughs). >>

tues 12:30pm: ice theatre of new york: 2025-26 city skate pop-up performances: ice theatre of new york’s annual ice dance performance series returns to public outdoor skating rinks for the fall-winter season. today: bryant park (midtown). free admission. >>

tues 7pm (monthly): brooklyn books + booze: hear established and up-and-coming authors of different genres read from their current works every third tuesday of the month at barrow’s intense tasting room (industry city). tonight’s lineup caitlin rozakis, amanda cockrell, michael swanwick, and ellen kushner. hosted by randee dawn. free admission. >>

tues 7pm (monthly): astronomy on tap: ‘first light’ edition: things are looking up at astronomy on tap, a night where astronomy enthusiasts gather at a local bar for talks by professional scientists and educators—plus themed games and other cosmic fun. tonight: a look back on some astronomy firsts, from the first light we can observe of our universe to personal astro stories with james baldwin (cuny), amara mccune (nyu), and kat troche (aaa). somethin’ else in dekalb market hall (downtown brooklyn), free admission. >>

tues 7pm: ginny hogan: low maintenance: comedian and writer ginny hogan (betches, the new yorker) workshops new material and jokes about motherhood, red flags, protein, football, the male loneliness epidemic, and more at grove 34 (astoria). free admission. >>

tues 7pm (monthly): the broad squad: kendra cunningham presents a monthly comedy variety show featuring a female-fronted lineup and tarot readings. tonight’s lineup: mel deluca, zack didonato, ellen karis, vicky kuperman, and francesca van horn. young ethel’s (south slope), free admission ($10 suggested donation). private tarot readings are $5/card. >>

tues 7pm (tuesdays thru 2/24): union pool’s fouth annual free tuesdays: union pool’s annual free tuesday concert series is back for another winter season, continuing tonight with georgia maq and girlpuppy. >>

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wednesday

weds 7pm: junk journal hang and zine trade: seasoned zine fans and newbies alike are welcome to hang and create junk journals at purgatory (bushwick). supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own to share. free admission. >>

weds 7pm: the friends of attention: attensity!: d. graham burnett, alyssa loh, and peter schmidt of the friends of attention present their new book, attensity! a manifesto of the attention liberation movement, a rallying cry to fight the commodification of human attention and re-enchant the world. presented by greenlight bookstore, the strother school of radical attention, and the new york philosophy club at st. joseph’s university (clinton hill). $5 admission, $30 ticket option includes a copy of the book >>

weds 7pm (monthly): adam wade: live in new york: 20-time moth story slam winner adam wade returns to under st. marks theater with a storytelling show featuring three to four different stories from his extensive catalog (no two shows will be the same) and a different special guest who’ll kick things off. under st. marks theater (east village), sliding scale admission. >>

weds 7pm: top shelf stories: julia whitehouse serves up an evening of carefully crafted storytelling at ucb (east village). tonight’s show features guests kate greathead, tunu thom, david drake, and laura canty-samuel, plus one open mic slot reserved for an audience member. hosted by julia whitehouse. $10 adv, $15 day of. >>

weds 7:30pm: we have fun: a stand-up show: hosts zach sims and dan wilbur team up to bring the fun-ny to young ethel’s (south slope), with stand-up by joe pontillo, bob gurnett, gabbie watts, and ash mehta. free admission. >>

weds 8pm: isabel hagen tries out new material: comedian and classical violist (fallon) works out new material at this evening filled with jokes and music. littlefield (gowanus), $15. >>

weds 8pm (biweekly): flash comedy: have a picture-perfect night of laughs at the flash comedy show, where the hosts snap free polaroids of you and your friends to take home. hosted by claire parker (celebrity memoir book club), audrey black (cracked), and temi adeoye, tonight’s show features lee robinson, mailk el, woodlief, jonnea herman, dvontre coleman, tina sieben, and claire parker. mood ring (bushwick), $12. >>

weds 8pm: brooklyn horror society: near dark: brooklyn horror society’s dry january series, featuring movies set in the desert to help you think of warmer weather, closes with katherine bigelo’s near dark (1987) at gowanus metal bar lucky 13. free admission. >>

weds 9pm: what’s the worst that could happen? a standup comedy show: the audience, with the help of a lineup of comedians, choose new year’s resolutions that everyone can commit to at the latest iteration of will purpura and ilana rubin’s comedy show. halyards (gowanus), free admission (rsvp for a chance at a free drink). >>

thursday

thurs thru 1/29: 28th annual squash tournament of champions: watch world-class squash professionals and future olympians go head-to-head at a glass-enclosed court in grand central terminal’s vanderbilt hall. $20+ for seats, with limited free standing room spots. >>

thurs 7pm: nyc magic ensemble: expect the unexpected as the nyc magic ensemble presents a night of magicians and mentalists at young ethel’s (south slope). $10 (a limited number of 2-for-$15 tickets are also available). >>

thurs 8pm: rob cantrell: 1972 till infinity (special taping): open minded gen-x brooklyn comedian dad rob cantrell processes the last 50 + years of his life with jokes, storytelling and a deep appreciation for music. with special guests joyelle nicole johnson (npr) and matt koff (the daily show). littlefield (gowanus), $15. >>

thurs 8pm doors: landline comedy at wild east brewing co.: landline comedy serves up pints of hoppy humor straight from the barrel cellar at wild east brewing co. (gowanus). tonight’s lineup includes liz miele (comedy central), lizabank campagna (don’t tell comedy), gracie canaan (under cover comic), sam doctor, and brett hiker. hosted by andre medrano. bonus: rsvp for a chance to win a free drink. free admission. >>

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