Start saving as the new year kicks off by going out without touching your bank account. Here are the excellent events in NYC that you should attend!
Create a Character: An Evening with Makeup Artist Joe Dulude II
January 06, 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Ever wanted to help a Broadway makeup designer create an original character? You’re in luck with this discussion and interactive demonstration with the makeup artist from Wicked.
Party Like It’s 1999: 20 Years of Wannabe Edition
Jan 07, 10:00 PM — Jan 08, 1:00 AM
The Bell House
20 years ago, unabashed girl power and Union-Jack-patterned mini-dresses came to America and changed everything. Celebrate the first Spice Girls single with 90s jams and themed shots until 1 AM.
Bottomless! Pants Off Dance Off
Jan 07, 10:00 PM — Jan 08, 4:00 AM
House of Yes
Bikini or thong? Celebrate the peach emoji at this no-pants dance party, featuring a pants check, pop-up panty boutique, spanking station, and butt-jazzling (which is exactly what you think it is).
Shack Track and Field’s January Run
January 10, 7:00 PM — 9:30 PM
Shake Shack
What better way to reward a good workout than with a cheeseburger? Your first drink is free after this 3-to-5-mile run that starts and ends at the DUMBO Shake Shack.
Pole Play Wednesday: Open Pole Night
Jan 11, 9:00 PM — Jan 12, 2:00 AM
House of Yes
Whether you’re a super-beginner or a literal professional, everyone is welcome to bring their choreography or improvisational skills to this friendly, fun, and totally free night of pole dancing.
Capote on Screen: Breakfast at Tiffany’s
January 12, 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Brooklyn Historical Society
Fall in love again with Breakfast at Tiffany’s at this free screening of the whimsically classic NYC film.
Joy Sneaks In: An Affordable Charity Art Fair
January 13, 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Bat Haus Coworking Space
Free PBR fuels good shopping decisions at this art fair, featuring prints, pins, patches, and more. All funds raised will go to Lambda Legal, an organization defending the liberties of LGBTQ+ people.
Where Do We Go From Here? MLK and The Future of Inclusion
January 15, 3:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Apollo Theater
Join WNYC and Apollo Uptown Hall for an open and honest discussion on the future of social justice movements in America, star-studded with presentations by scholars, poets, artists, and musicians.
Hamilton: An American Trivia
January 17, 8:00 PM — 9:30 PM
Slattery’s Midtown Pub
If you fancy yourself the biggest Hamilton nerd, show off your stuff at this trivia night and you’ll have more than just 1000 ticket lottery rejection emails to show for it.
Whiskey Me Away: Sex Tips and Whiskey Tasting
January 21, 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Babeland LES
Instead of reading Cosmo at home with leftover boxed rosé, gather friends and head to Babeland for sex tips from the experts and whiskey drinks from local distilleries.
Masterworks: Unpacking Fashion
Through February 5
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Clothing can be more than “just” fashion; it can be art. View 60+ of the most iconic, awe-inspiring, and incredibly aesthetically-stunning apparel items belonging to the Costume Institute at the Met.
NYC Pin and Patch Market
January 21, 11:30 AM — 4:30 PM
The Living Gallery
Buy and trade lapel pins, embroidered patches, artwork, and more at this pop-up market hosted by local independent makers.
Jazz Vespers: Andrew Lamb Trio
January 22, 5:00 PM — 6:30 PM
Saint Peter’s Church
Come together with church-goers from far and wide for prayer and reflection over the jazz sounds of Andrew Lamb at this historic Midtown church.
New York Botanical Garden Wikipedia-Edit-A-Thon: Plants and People
January 25, 1:00 PM — 6:00 PM
The LuEsther T. Mertz Library
Knowledge nerds, unite! Head to the Bronx and utilize the historic Mertz Library collections to update and create relevant pages on Wikipedia.
Sh*t Lit: Comedy Show & Bad Writing Contest
Mondays in January
Bunga’s Den
Hear cringe-worthy writing from noteworthy comedians, or submit your own terrible prose for the chance to win a fat $10 bill at this free night of purposely bad comedy.
New York Hall of Science Free Hours
Fridays 2 – 5 pm and Sundays 10 – 11 am.
New York Hall of Science
Get out of Manhattan and expand your horizons without spending a penny in NYSCI’s free days, located in historic Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Winter Jam
January 28, 11:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Manhattan Bandshell area at Central Park
No snow? No problem! Fresh powder abounds at NYC’s very own winter sports festival. Learn to ski, go snowshoeing, or build a snowman; there will be snow, no matter the weather.
The Queer Histories of Brooklyn’s Working Waterfront
January 31, 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM
The New York Public Library
In this free talk, the NYPL’s 2017 Visiting Scholar will discuss the significance of Brooklyn’s waterfront spaces in providing refuge as well as complications for NYC’s queer community in the 1900s.
