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Author workshops & read alouds, free PJ Library books, crafts, & live music — a joyful day for the whole family with 92NY, UJA, & JBC!
Spend the day immersed in the magic of Jewish storytelling! Children of all ages are invited to pick up free PJ Library books, meet our storybook authors, explore creative workshops, enjoy hands-on crafts, and dance along to live music. From morning through afternoon, the festival will be buzzing with activities that celebrate books, imagination, and community.
FREE! Registration required.
Please select one time slot, morning or afternoon. Do not register for both morning and afternoon. Morning 10 AM – 1 PM | Afternoon 1 PM – 4 PM
Schedule
Check back often – our full schedule is coming soon, with author storytimes every hour!
10:00 am: Doors Open!
Open All Day:
➡️ Explore the Book Shuk and discover new PJ Library stories to take home and enjoy.
➡️ Visit the Creative Corner for hands-on fun, crafting, building, and imagination.
➡️ Stop by our PJ Library Book Drop to pass along the stories you’ve already loved to another family.
➡️ Parents and kids are invited to our Studio to get on camera and tell us your favorite part of PJ Library.➡️ Need a sensory-friendly space, breast-feeding spot, or calm corner? Visit our Quiet Room.
➡️ Plus enjoy face painting, balloon animals, light snacks, and more!
10:15 – 11:00 am: Workshop Sessions I
➡️ Children ages 3-5 are invited to a workshop with Alan Silberberg, author of PJ Library’s P Is for Pastrami: The ABCs of Jewish Food.
➡️ Children ages 6-9 are invited to a workshop with Erica Perl, author of PJ Library’s When Life Gives You O.J.
➡️ Adults are invited to a special workshop with the Jewish Book Council.
10:30 – 11:00 am: Read-Aloud and Book Signing with PJ Library Author Sara Ackerman
11:15 am – 12:00 pm: From the Page to the Stage with Grammy Winner Joanie Leeds
Grammy Winner Joanie Leeds takes the stage to sing and dance in the Kaufmann Concert Hall.
12:30 – 1:00 pm: Read-Aloud and Book Signing with PJ Library Author Ann Koffsky
1:30 – 2:00 pm: Read-Aloud and Book Signing with PJ Library Illustrator Sabina Hahn
2:00 – 2:45 pm: Workshop Sessions II
➡️ Children ages 3-5 are invited to a workshop with Alan Silberberg, author of PJ Library’s P Is for Pastrami: The ABCs of Jewish Food.
➡️ Children ages 6-9 are invited to a workshop with Erica Perl, author of PJ Library’s When Life Gives You O.J.
➡️ Adults are invited to a special workshop with the Jewish Book Council.
2:30 – 3:00 pm: Read-Aloud and Book Signing with PJ Library Author Ellen Weinstein
3:15 – 4:00 pm: From the Page to the Stage with Grammy Winner Joanie Leeds takes the stage to sing and dance in the Kaufmann Concert Hall.
Grammy Winner Joanie Leeds takes the stage to sing and dance in the Kaufmann Concert Hall.
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This staged reading will honor Bollywood’s longest running rom-com, with new jokes, audience interaction, and more.
To celebrate 30 years of a classic film, join the cast of Drunk Bollywood as we give “DDLJ” the DBL treatment! This staged reading will honor Bollywood’s longest running rom-com, with new jokes, audience interaction, and more.
Category: Arts, Comedy
Overview
Santa’s Back and he’s got a bag of goodies for all the good boys and girls of New York City! Climb our Yule Log https://linktr.ee/Santacon
2025 will be New York City’s 26th SantaCon!
WHAT IS SANTACON? SANTACON IS A CHARITABLE, NON-POLITICAL, NONSENSICAL SANTA CLAUS CONVENTION THAT HAPPENS ONCE A YEAR TO SPREAD ABSURDIST JOY.
WHEN IS SANTACON? SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 – 10:00 AM SHARP (don’t miss Christmas!)
WHERE IS SANTACON? THE WEEK OF SANTACON, VISIT THE MAP & APP WILL COME OUT @ MAP.SANTACON.NYC FOR A FULL LIST OF PARTICIPATING VENUES.
HOW DO MAKE SURE I GET INTO THE BIG SANTACON VENUES? DONATE TO SANTACON’S CHARITABLE CAUSES BY MAKING A CHARITABLE DONATION ON THIS TICKET PAGE (all donations tax-deductible)
THE 6 F’S OF SANTACON
1.Don’t F*** with Kids
2.Don’t F*** with Cops
3.Don’t F*** with Bar Staff
4.Don’t F*** with NYC
5 . Don’t F*** up yourself
6.Don’t F*** with Santa’s Charity Mission
WHERE DO I GET A COSTUME?
Santacon supports using your creativity to craft your own holiday magic-inspired Santacon getup! However, if you want to buy a NEW holiday fit, and get a GREAT deal while supporting charity, use the following links for 20% off these amazing costumes:
MEN’S SantaCon: https://www.amazon.com/promocode/AXV8C1JPPPI7O
WOMAN’S SantaCon: https://www.amazon.com/promocode/A8HLSH2FGNOP8
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A 60-min pilates flow with props, skyline views of Manhattan, plus a post-class Lucky Honey retail experience and wellness activations.
Join Jennifer Murdock, the founder of Lucky Honey, for a signature Mat Pilates class and retail activation hosted inside Vesper’s premium Williamsburg event space, featuring sweeping, breath-taking views of the Manhattan skyline.
This immersive event kicks off with a 60-minute modern Pilates Flow using rings, balls, and bands to create dynamic, full-body movement. Expect fluid sequences that challenge the core, build strength, and improve mobility leaving you feeling energized, aligned, and strong.
Following the class, guests are invited to enjoy an exclusive Lucky Honey retail activation, showcasing the brand’s cult-favorite pilates sets and socks. Explore limited styles, shop the latest drops, and meet the team behind it all!
Set against the iconic New York City skyline, this experience brings together movement and community in a setting as inspiring as the class itself.
What to expect:
A full-body Pilates Flow class (all levels welcome)
Exclusive Lucky Honey retail activation and shopping
Curated wellness goodie bags for all attendees
Space is limited. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class start to check-in and get settled into the space. Grip socks required and will be available for purchase.
About the space:
Vesper → https://www.vesper.events/meet-vesper/
Explore Lucky Honey:
Shop → https://luckyhoney.nyc/
We look forward to welcoming you!
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The NYC Metro 08 celebrates AKAs on January 15, 2026. @ EDEN 6p – 11p
NYC Metro 08 – AKAs 118th Founders’ Day Party
Come join us for a fantastic celebration at the NYC Metro 08 – AKAs 118th Founders’ Day Party! Get ready to have a blast as we commemorate the remarkable journey of our beloved organization.
This in-person event will take place on Thursday, January 15, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time).
Our chosen venue, EDEN NYC, sets the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening. Located in the heart of the city, this stylish and vibrant space will be transformed into a haven of excitement and joy.
Join us as we pay tribute to the visionaries who founded our organization 118 years ago. It’s a time to celebrate our achievements, honor our traditions, and embrace the sisterhood that binds us together.
Indulge in an evening filled with music, dancing, and laughter. Our talented DJs will inspire a lively atmosphere that will keep you on your feet all night long, savor delicious bites and refreshing beverages.
As you mingle with fellow attendees, take the opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones. Share stories, create memories, and revel in the spirit of sisterhood that defines our organization.
Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this extraordinary event! Join us at the NYC Metro 08 – AKAs 118th Founders’ Day Party for an evening of celebration, unity, and pure enjoyment. We can’t wait to see you there!
VERY Important!!!
Due to the high registration response, be encouraged to attend early to avoid potential wait lines. The PrePaid option will minimize your time on line.
COVID, RSV & the Flu are amidst us…Masks are not mandatory. However, masks are an acceptable addition to your party ensemble. If you should find yourself feeling under the weather, please put your health first and that of others. Stay home & feel better.
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Category: Charity & Causes, Other
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NYC’s funniest comics light up the LES every Friday. Packed crowds, killer sets, and real New York comedy energy – RSVP before it sells out!
Next show January 9th! Last week was SOLD OUT, get tix while you can!
Every Friday night on the Lower East Side, Black Cat transforms from a cozy café into one of NYC’s most electric comedy rooms. The city’s best comics take the stage — alongside top visiting acts from Los Angeles and across the country — in an intimate, high-energy space that’s become a favorite among comics and crowds alike.
Built over seven+ years with passion, grit, and love for stand-up, Black Cat Fridays: Stand-Up Comedy has grown into a true NYC comedy institution — equal parts funny, warm, and unpredictable. Come see why comics call it one of the most authentic rooms in the city.
Doors/Bangin’ Playlist at 8:30. Please arrive by 8:45 pm to ensure best seating!
Follow us on Insta for show lineups and updates: @blackcatcomedy
Promo videos where you can preview the space and the show:
Promo Video-The One With The Girls
Promo Video-General Show Overview
Our next show is Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 9PM! Featuring this stellar lineup:
Kurt Braunohler (The Big Sick, Bob’s Burgers, The Good Place) @kurtbraunohler
Kate Willett: (Netflix, Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “A perfect blend of smart and filthy” -SF Weekly) @kate.willett
Ismael Loutfi: (Jimmy Kimmel Live; Writer, After Midnight) @ismaelcomic
Hanna Dickinson: (Comedy Central, special on Epix) @hansdickie
Salma Zaky: (New York Comedy Festival “Comic to Watch”, Don’t Tell Comedy special) @salmazaky_
Adam Strauss: (New York Fringe Festival’s Overall Excellence Award for Solo Performance) @atomstrauss
Darlene Bereznicki (Limestone Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest) @dar.finkle
Show producer and emcee Danny Palmer’s Instagram: @dannypalmernyc
Join us for a greaty night of laughter and entertainment! Whether you’re a comedy enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, Black Cat Fridays: Stand-Up Comedy guarantees a memorable experience.
Don’t miss out on authentic downtown entertainment! Grab your friends, family, or that special someone and come join us for a night of laughter and good times.
RSVP now–every Friday fills up fast, and there’s nothing like being in the room when it’s packed and electric!
Please purchase a beverage to support this one of a kind NYC small business.
172 Rivington St. NYC. Black Cat LES. 9PM on Fridays.
Black Cat Insta: @blackcat_les
Show Insta: @blackcatcomedy
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Out & Abt @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 1.17! Tickets start at $15 • 10pm • 21+ | Genre: Dance
In order for you to join us, we require a physical, valid, scannable US Government issued ID or foreign passport for admission (expired IDs will NOT be accepted)! If you are traveling, please be prepared to show a physical passport for entry (Photocopies and Photographs of IDs are NOT accepted). We recommend that all customers read Elsewhere’s ID Policy in the FAQ section on our website before arriving at the venue.
Elsewhere is a community that values inclusivity, joy, and creativity. In order to make this space accessible for everyone, we operate a strict zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, or hate of any kind. Please keep in mind that ticket sales are final, with the exception of a cancellation. The following items are subject to change without notice at all times; opening performers, set times, location of event within Elsewhere.
We encourage a present and engaged dance floor…
You can head to the courtyard to chat, take pictures and use your phone. Let’s avoid doing so on the dance floor!
Members enjoy skip-the-line, special access, free +1s, and lots of other perks! Explore membership today!
For further information about our ticketing policies and FAQs, please visit www.elsewhere.club
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Our annual celebration to honor the birthday and life of Dr Martin Luther King. Join us on the dance floor for this musical journey
Category: Music, DJ/Dance
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Discover Bordeaux’s soon-to-be-released 2023 vintage for a special evening at the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux.
Founded in 1793, the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux unites the region’s most distinguished producers across every appellation, championing each new vintage and sharing it with wine lovers around the world.
Sotheby’s is delighted to support the New York 2026 edition, presenting the highly anticipated 2023 release. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the latest wines from 70 esteemed producers, including Domaine de Chevalier, Château Giscours, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and Château Lynch-Bages, among many others.
Set within the iconic Cipriani 42nd Street, the evening offers a rare opportunity to meet the winemakers and proprietors behind these celebrated estates, gaining insider knowledge and a deeper understanding of the 2023 vintage.
Immerse yourself in the world of Bordeaux with its most iconic wines, complemented by a Champagne bar hosted by Pol Roger and live music from a DJ – an unforgettable evening of discovery and delight.
Tickets
$95 Early Bird tickets through December 14
$125 General tickets from December 15 to January 4
$150 Last Chance tickets after January 5
No auditions. No judgment. No need for perfection. Just the joy of singing in harmony with a room full of beautiful humans.
WHAT IS A ONE-DAY CHOIR?
Gaia Music Collective’s One-Day Choir series is an opportunity to sing in a choir for one day only. A celebration of song and the connective power of singing in harmony. An opportunity to build community, make some new friends, and raise our powerfully diverse voices as one.
No auditions. No commitment. No judgment or need for perfection.
Just the joy of creating something bigger than ourselves with a room full of beautiful humans!
For each choir, we pick a piece of music to rehearse and sing our hearts out to. In our time together, we’ll:
Play some fun singing games, warmups and connection games
Work through the piece section by section
Break down the lyrics and emotions at play in the song
Shape some key musical moments
And record some casual rehearsal videos of the piece to have for ourselves and share with the greater Gaia community
Whether you’re a vocal ensemble veteran or have never sung in a group before, you are welcome here – all experience levels are valued in Gaia Music Collective!
OUR SONG THIS TIME AROUND
The second track on Rosalía’s epic album “LUX,” “Reliquia,” finds the sacred in the human and the human in the sacred. Together we’ll celebrate what is lost and found in each of us as we journey through life. In this arrangement for choir/viola, our voices will inhabit all the drama of a soaring string section, and all the intimacy of a lonely piano. All levels of Spanglish experience are welcome!
LEARNING THE MUSIC
Sheet music and vocal recordings of each part will be available as learning resources at least a week before the event, to accommodate multiple ways of learning. These resources will either be included in your order confirmation or sent out in an email!
The intention is for us to come into the gathering having already familiarized ourselves with the parts, so that we can spend our time together really diving into the joys of connection and expression in the music rather than simply teaching parts one by one. That being said, we’re just doing this for ourselves, so there’s no need to stress over it (and definitely no need to memorize it or get it “perfect”, ever)! It’s also often easier to sing in person, when the rest of our part-buddies are singing the part with us. The community is here to support! Our primary intention here is simply to have fun and make some great music.
(If this style of learning isn’t your cup of tea, we have other group singing events where you don’t need to prepare at all! Check out our CircleSinging gatherings and House Shows.)
LED and FACILITATED BY:
This event will be facilitated by the brilliant Sofia Campoamor.
Sofía Campoamor (she/her) first started writing songs to make school projects more fun. This lighthearted approach to academics led her to study music at Yale University, where she performed a cappella music around the world as the first woman member of the Whiffenpoofs.
Now that school has given way to a music career, Sofía looks for ways to make her songwriting itself more fun! Her 2023 36-song cycle “to fall in love with anyone…” was structured as a daily challenge answering the “36 questions that lead to love” as song prompts. In 2022, Sofía’s word game project #wordlesong gained popularity on Tiktok and generated several of the songs for her debut album “if you knew, i couldn’t tell,” an indie folk collection that blends her love of intricate vocal harmony with dreamy acoustic soundscapes to tell tales of love, longing and friendship.
When she’s not touring or recording, Sofía volunteers for the nonprofit Hear Your Song, leading collaborative songwriting sessions with children managing serious illness and complex health needs. She also enjoys teaching music to kids ages 5 to 80 and singing with the Oratory Choir of St. Boniface as the head cantor. Sofía is so grateful to call Gaia Music Collective her creative home, and loves co-creating with the community at every collaborative open mic, songwriting circle, and choir!
PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY:
This is venue is wheelchair accessible!
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LOW-PRESSURE PARTICIPATION
Gaia Music Collective events are participatory, but low-pressure. You’ll be invited to sing along and make music with us, but we encourage you to draw your own boundaries and engage at your own pace – we pride ourselves in creating a judgment-free community where you can express yourself however feels right!
LATE ARRIVALS
We ask that you arrive no later than 30 minutes after start time, after which we close the doors (lovingly) in order to preserve the intimacy and trust of the musical container we’re building. Thank you for understanding!
CANCELLATION POLICY
Tickets are refundable up to 24 hours before the event, after which we are no longer able to offer refunds. This policy helps us keep these events financially sustainable for both our community and our team. If you RSVP but are no longer able to come, please let us know so that we may offer your spot to someone else! We want as many people to be able to experience these gatherings as possible, and since capacity is limited, each spot is precious.
For more info, contact us at Because we want to share what we’re up to with people who can’t join us in person, there may be photographers and videographers present — by attending, you consent to being a part of that media, some of which may be posted online! If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at gaiamusiccollective@gmail.com.
MEDIA CONSENT
Because we want to share what we’re up to with people who can’t join us in person, there may be photographers and videographers present — by attending, you consent to being a part of that media, some of which may be posted online! If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at gaiamusiccollective@gmail.com.
NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS
Gaia is funded by sliding scale ticket donations, with a “no one turned away for lack of funds” policy. It is of the utmost importance to us that these events remain affordable and accessible – we never want money to be a barrier to making music together. If a ticket scale is financially prohibitive to you, feel free to donate outside of the scale at whatever amount is sustainable for you, or to email us at gaiamusiccollective@gmail.com for volunteer opportunities or assistance!
COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
At Gaia Music Collective, we are dedicated to building a community where creativity, collaboration, and care thrive. The values listed here shape how we work together, how we engage with the world, and how we move toward upholding these principles.
OUR MISSION
Gaia Music Collective is an NYC-based creative community seeking to foster a more connected world through collective music-making. Founded in June of 2021 in a living room in Brooklyn, this project was born out of a desire to create accessible, inclusive, playful spaces for people to explore connection, expression, healing, and release through collaborative song – spaces where folks feel empowered to make music free of judgment or expectation, and to make new friends as our full, beautiful, authentic selves.
We believe that communal music-making is a fundamental human practice, and this project seeks to build spaces for folks to nurture their relationship to music, whether they’re shower singers, professional musicians, or anything in between.
All are welcome in this community. Gaia seeks to foster spaces of belonging for humans of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, classes, religions, abilities, national origins, languages, and musical experiences. All we ask is that you bring an open mind, a desire to connect, and a willingness to leave judgment of self and others at the door.
FAQ
Have any questions that haven’t been answered here? Check out our Event FAQs!
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Join us in person for Wellness Wednesdays: Unwind & Paint Your Blessings® and unleash your creativity while reflecting on gratitude! 12yrs+
Wellness Wednesdays: Unwind & Paint Your Blessings®
Once a month, join us in person for a chill midweek vibe! Wellness Wednesdays is all about relaxing, getting creative, and appreciating the good stuff in life. Grab your brushes and paint your blessings in a fun, supportive space. It’s the perfect way to unwind, connect with awesome people, and boost your mood. Come ready to express yourself and soak in those positive vibes! Non- Religious | Positive Universal themes | No Experience | 12 yrs and older|
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Category: Health, Personal health
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This event is tailored for accredited investors, family offices, fund managers, high net worth individuals, and select angels who are active
This event is tailored for accredited investors, family offices, fund managers, high net worth individuals, and select angels who are actively investing in PUBLIC small-cap companies.
Key Highlights of Presenting Company:
Pioneering the next wave of AI powered humanoid robotics designed for real world human interaction, with applications spanning entertainment, hospitality, customer engagement, and adult companionship.
Built around lifelike, modular robots with advanced vision, speech, and emotional recognition, Realbotix has successfully deployed its technology in unscripted public environments, proving commercial viability well beyond the lab or demo stage.
The platform combines high margin hardware sales with recurring software and subscription revenue, supporting multiple AI models and use cases while enabling rapid customization and global scalability.
At the dinner, management will also discuss a newly formed spin off focused specifically on the adult companionship market, an area where demand, pricing power, and media attention converge, and where Realbotix already holds a significant technological and brand lead.
With patented IP, limited direct competition, and exposure to what many believe will be one of the largest emerging markets of the next decade, this is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand how physical AI is moving from novelty to monetization.
How it works:
Apply to attend using the luma link provided in your order confirmation
Approval required: applicants will be vetted and notified if accepted
Location details will be confirmed upon acceptance
✅ Business cards will be collected
👔 Business attire required
🚫 No +1s allowed; invitations are non-transferable
🚫 No solicitation allowed
📅 Agenda:
5:00 – 5:30 PM | Cocktail Reception
5:30 – 6:15 PM | Company Presentation & Dinner
6:15 – 6:45 PM | Q&A Session
7:00 PM | Meeting concludes; optional private discussions until 8:00 PM
Agenda
17:30 – 18:00
Cocktail Reception
Guests are welcomed to mingle and network over light refreshments. This relaxed setting provides an opportunity to meet fellow investors, company representatives, and industry professionals before the formal presentation begins.
18:00 – 19:00
Company Presentation & Dinner
Enjoy a seated dinner while the featured company delivers an in-depth presentation covering its business model, market opportunity, growth strategy, and key investment highlights. This session offers valuable insights directly from the company’s leadership team.
18:30 – 19:30
Q&A Session
Following and/or during the presentation, attendees are invited to engage in an open Q&A with the company’s executives. This interactive session allows for a deeper dive into specific areas of interest and clarifications on the company’s outlook.
19:00 – 20:00
Meeting Concludes; Optional Private Discussions Until
The formal event concludes, but attendees are welcome to stay for informal, one-on-one discussions with company executives or fellow participants. This time is ideal for building connections and addressing any remaining questions in a more private setting.
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Come browse some of the best vendors from all over the world specializing in antique and vintage jewelry, contemporary and designer pieces.
We are so pleased to invite you to attend the NEW 2026 Winter edition of The New York City Jewelry, Antique & Object Show. Come browse some of the best vendors from all over the world specializing in antique and vintage jewelry, contemporary and designer pieces, antique silver, and watches. This show is open to the trade and the public.
NYCJAOS.COM
Hours:
Friday January 23rd, 2026: VIP HOURS: 11am – 1pm; 1pm – 6pm General Admission
Saturday January 24th, 2026, 11am – 6pm General Admission
Sunday January 25th, 2026, 11am – 5pm General Admission
Tickets are $10 and open to the public. An extra special and limited VIP ticket is available for purchase for those wanting to come in and shop early. Please note that all attendees must check in and show ID to enter the venue. We refuse the right to deny entry to anyone. Please note that pets are not allowed inside the venue.
Featured Dealers include L’epoque Jewelry, Hana Kaneko, Halle’s Jewels, Rebecca Koven, Steve Fishman, Paul Fisher, and more!
Please note our new venue for this show; Hilton Midtown in AMERICAS HALL 1
A concert w/ jackzebra in the Hall @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 01.24! Tickets start at $20 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Hip-hop, Rap
In order for you to join us, we require a physical, valid, scannable US Government issued ID or foreign passport for admission (expired IDs will NOT be accepted)! If you are traveling, please be prepared to show a physical passport for entry (Photocopies and Photographs of IDs are NOT accepted). We recommend that all customers read Elsewhere’s ID Policy in the FAQ section on our website before arriving at the venue.
Elsewhere is a community that values inclusivity, joy, and creativity. In order to make this space accessible for everyone, we operate a strict zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, or hate of any kind. Please keep in mind that ticket sales are final, with the exception of a cancellation. The following items are subject to change without notice at all times; opening performers, set times, location of event within Elsewhere.
Members enjoy skip-the-line, special access, free +1s, and lots of other perks! Explore membership today!
For further information about our ticketing policies and FAQs, please visit elsewhere.club
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Join us at City Tech for a fun-filled Wikipedia Day, celebrating the website’s 25th birthday with workshops, games, and more!
You’re invited to Wikipedia Day NYC 2026 to help us celebrate the 25th birthday of Wikipedia, the biggest online encyclopedia on the internet! Co-hosted with Wikimedia DC and the Wikimedia Foundation, together we will explore the past, present, and future of the free knowledge movement, and celebrate all the people, communities and ideas that make Wikipedia the backbone of the internet.
What to expect
Keynote speeches
Family friendly fun activities, including face painting
Panels & presentations
Interactive edit-a-thons and beginner-friendly training workshops
Cultural activities celebrating global stories and local histories
Swag and merch giveaways (including 100 screen-printed tote bags, available on a first come first serve basis)
Lots of food, drinks, birthday cake & community-building
Important Information
Registration requirement: For security reasons, all attendees must have a Wikipedia account to register. The registration list, including names and contact details, will be shared with our internal Trust & Safety team, and may also be shared with the English Wikipedia Arbcom. You can create your account by registering for the event at this link.
Security protocols: On-site airport style security procedures will be in place, including bag checks and metal detectors. Please allow extra time when entering the building.
Code of Conduct: All attendees must abide by Wikimedia NYC’s Code of Conduct and Photo Consent Policy.
Registration closes: January 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST
Tickets: Free, but a small donation would be much appreciated!
Press and Media Inquiries: Please contact info@wikimedianyc.org and press@wikimedia.org.
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Booker Prize winner and National Book Award finalist George Saunders presents Vigil at Congregation Beth Elohim.
Booker Prize winner and National Book Award finalist George Saunders joins us at Congregation Beth Elohim to discuss his new novel, Vigil. He’ll be in conversation with Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, author of Chain-Gang All-Stars and Friday Black.
Tickets include a hardcover copy of Vigil, which will be available for pickup at the event. Books will be pre-signed and you will have the opportunity to have them personalized by George Saunders.
Doors open at 6:30 PM.
About Vigil:
A wise, playful, electric novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling, Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo, taking place at the bedside of an oil company CEO in the twilight hours of his life as he is ferried from this world into the next.
Not for the first time, Jill “Doll” Blaine finds herself hurtling toward earth, reconstituting as she falls, right down to her favorite black pumps. She plummets towards her newest charge, yet another soul she must usher into the afterlife, and lands headfirst in the circular drive of his ornate mansion.
She has performed this sacred duty 343 times since her own death. Her charges, as a rule, have been greatly comforted in their final moments. But this charge, she soon discovers, isn’t like the others: the powerful K. J. Boone will not be consoled, because he has nothing to regret. He lived a big, bold life, and the world is better for it. Isn’t it?
Vigil transports us, careening, through the wild final evening of an epic, complicated life. Crowds of people and animals—worldly and otherworldly, alive and dead—arrive, clamoring for a reckoning. Birds swarm the dying man’s room, a black calf grazes on the love seat, a man from a distant, drought-ravaged village materializes, two oil-business cronies from decades past show up with chilling plans for Boone’s postdeath future.
With the acuity and explosive imagination we’ve come to expect, George Saunders takes on the gravest issues of our time—the menace of corporate greed, the toll of capitalism, the environmental perils of progress—and, in the process, spins a tale that encompasses life and death, good and evil, and the thorny question of absolution.
George Saunders is the author of thirteen books, including the novel Lincoln in the Bardo, which won the Booker Prize, and the story collections Pastoralia and Tenth of December, which was a finalist for the National Book Award. He has received fellowships from the Lannan Foundation, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Guggenheim Foundation. He is the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and a PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Fiction, and was included in Time’s list of the one hundred most influential people in the world. He teaches in the creative writing program at Syracuse University.
Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah is the New York Times-bestselling author of Friday Black. His work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, Esquire, The Paris Review, and elsewhere. He was a National Book Foundation’s “5 Under 35” honoree, the winner of the PEN/Jean Stein Book Award and the Saroyan Prize, and a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle’s John Leonard Award for Best First Book, along with many other honors. Raised in Spring Valley, New York, he now lives in the Bronx.
George Saunders photo credit: Zach Krahmer
Screening and discussion of 999: THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS
Events will take place at either 1 E 65th St, 10 E 66th St, or at Temple Emanu-El’s Main Sanctuary on 5th Ave. Official notice will come in the reminder email sent the day prior. Please visit Streicker.NYC for event descriptions and listings.
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Join us in person to boost your financial services with expert tax tips and trusted partnership!
Your Trusted Tax Partner for Financial Services Excellence
Join us in person for an insightful event where you’ll discover how to become your clients’ go-to tax expert. Network with industry pros, share tips, and learn the latest strategies to boost your financial services game. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your expertise and build lasting partnerships!
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Our FIRST ever 2v2 tournament is here! Four super-teams teams will compete in a single elimination Tournament!
The “Deadly Duos” 2v2 Tournament comes to New York.
Forget everything you know about Renaissance Fairs. This isn’t a show—this is Armored Combat.
On January 29th, the Melrose Ballroom transforms into a modern gladiator arena. Watch elite fighters from across the country strap into 60+ pounds of authentic steel armor to clash with real axes, swords, and maces.
THE SPORT:
No choreography. No pulled punches. Two teams enter, and the team left standing wins. You will hear the crunch of armor and see the sparks fly from the front row.
DRINKS: Full Bar service available inside the venue.
AGE: All ages welcome (Under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian). Warning: The action is loud and intense!
WHICH TICKET SHOULD I BUY?
RINGSIDE VIP (The “Splash Zone”)
The Experience: You are inches from the steel. Feel the impact.
Best For: Hardcore fight fans and photographers who want the ultimate view.
GA SEATED (Best Value)
The Experience: A guaranteed, comfortable theater seat with a perfect view of the arena.
Best For: Groups, couples, and anyone who wants to enjoy the 3-hour tournament in comfort.
GA STANDING / EARLY BIRD (Entry Level)
The Experience: Great energy, standing room access to the event.
Best For: Fans on a budget who just want to be in the room where it happens.
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Opening Ceremony Starts: 7:00 PM
Don’t wait – secure your tickets before the price jumps!
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A concert w/ Night Moves in The Hall @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 01.30 | Tickets start at $22 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Indie, Rock
In order for you to join us, we require a physical, valid, scannable US Government issued ID or foreign passport for admission (expired IDs will NOT be accepted)! If you are traveling, please be prepared to show a physical passport for entry (Photocopies and Photographs of IDs are NOT accepted). We recommend that all customers read Elsewhere’s ID Policy in the FAQ section on our website before arriving at the venue.
Elsewhere is a community that values inclusivity, joy, and creativity. In order to make this space accessible for everyone, we operate a strict zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, or hate of any kind. Please keep in mind that ticket sales are final, with the exception of a cancellation. The following items are subject to change without notice at all times; opening performers, set times, location of event within Elsewhere.
Members enjoy skip-the-line, special access, free +1s, and lots of other perks! Explore membership today!
For further information about our ticketing policies and FAQs, please visit www.elsewhere.club