Inside Nitehawk Prospect Park, an Art Deco home for movies
There seems to be no end to the appetite for dine-in theaters in New York, and the one that started it all Nitehawk Cinema in Williamsburg has finally opened a long-awaited second location with Nitehawk Prospect Park. Two years and $15 million in the making at 188 Prospect Park West, Nitehawk...Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 11:37pm
10 Way to Christmas: Where to Eat in NYC on Christmas Eve
There couldn't be more going on during the Christmas season, from the iconic shows to meeting Santa, drinking at holiday bars and much more. When it comes time for Christmas Eve, don't try to be the hero — leave the cooking to the professionals. Here's where to eat in NYC on...Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 6:16am
Photos: Skate the skyline at Pier 17's rooftop ice rink Winterland
The Financial District must’ve been very good this year, because Santa has brought it New York City’s first open-air rooftop ice rink since 1895 at the Seaport District. The Rooftop at Pier 17 Winterland arrives as the seasonal replacement of summer’s hottest new outdoor venue....Monday, December 17, 2018 - 3:51pm
The Into The Spider-Verse Experience at Sony Square wants to sweep you off your feet
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse doesn't come out in theaters until Friday, but Sony already wants you to walk a mile in Miles Morales' shoes. From December 11 to January 31, webheads will be able to participate in the Into The Spider-Verse Experience at Sony Square NYC, a free exhibition...Monday, December 17, 2018 - 9:43am
The most popular books of 2018 in New York City
The New York Public Library has some bragging rights to the city’s most popular book of 2018: Manhattan Beach took shape thanks to research author Jennifer Egan did right in its halls. The historical fiction novel about 12-year-old Anna growing up in Brooklyn after the Great Depression whose...Monday, December 17, 2018 - 12:43am
Curated legal-cannabis weekend market ahead of its time, and NY law
Is recreational marijuana legal in New York yet? Despite recent incremental steps toward decriminalization, the answer is still a resounding no. That prohibition hasn't stopped a "curated cannabis events" organization, High Daze, from announcing a pop-up market on the Lower East Side...Friday, December 14, 2018 - 4:48pm
21 Amazing Things to Do in NYC This Weekend, Dec. 13-16
We're sure you're already in line to check out the grand new Starbucks Reserve Roastery, but there's tons more to do in NYC this weekend, from climbing a building Spider-Man style to a Cookie Takedown and a wine and pizza party. Hang like Spider-Man The new movie Spider-Man: Into...Friday, December 14, 2018 - 4:43pm
The tradition of scary Christmas lives at NYC's Krampus house
For some people, nothing about the holidays could be as scary as Christmas Eve dinner, where the main course is family drama. But there are actual scary traditions for Christmastime, and for those of us looking for less jingle bells and more jangled nerves, there’s Krampus. New York City...Friday, December 14, 2018 - 12:27pm
16 Amazing Things to Do in NYC This Weekend, Dec. 6-9
Have a Not So Silent Night For the first time in its over two-decade history, Alt 92.3 is bringing its annual Not So Silent Night Christmas Concert to New York! The all-star lineup includes Florence + the Machine, Muse, Death Cab for Cutie, AJR, Mike Shinoda, Foster the People, Bastille and...Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 3:21pm
Where to Meet Santa in New York City for Kids of Any Age
Want to tell Santa Claus what you want for Christmas over a fancy brunch? You can do that and more at the best places to meet Santa in NYC. Almost as good as the North Pole The closest you’ll get to Santa’s magical homeland and workshop is Macy’s Santaland, 13,000 square feet...Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 12:17pm
Photos: Starbucks Reserve Roastery NYC reconnects you with your coffee
Want to feel excited about coffee again? That’s how you’ll feel walking into the caffeinated theme park that is the Starbucks Reserve Roastery NYC, opening Dec. 14 at 61 Ninth Ave. in the Meatpacking District. Described as “both workshop and stage,” the Roastery is...Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 6:03am
These interactive holiday shops make gift-giving fun again
The hottest shopping trend of 2018 is "experiential retail," with everyone from Bloomingdale's to Ample Hills turning what used to be ordinary stores into experiences. At these interactive holiday shops in NYC, you'll find more than just great gifts, from photo ops to shopping...Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 9:33pm
Greenwich Village's iconic arts hub Cornelia Street Cafe closing after 41 years
New York is losing another icon of its bohemian art scene with the closing of Greenwich Village’s restaurant and performance venue Cornelia Street Café. The little coffee shop that grew into a beloved restaurant with a vibrant underground performance space for artists of all kinds will close...Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 12:19pm
SantaCon 2018 in NYC: Everything You Need to Know
The annual march of Santas is almost here. Ready or not, SantaCon 2018 is taking place Dec. 8 in New York City, just one of dozens of cities around the world that have taken up the beloved yearly tradition of dressing up in their holiday best and bar crawling until they’re actually seeing...Friday, December 7, 2018 - 3:05pm
Choreographer Valerie Green brings ‘Utopia’ to St. Marks Church
What is Utopia? Is it a place we could build on Earth or is it a particular mindset that we can reach through our own individual journey towards enlightenment? On December 13th, renowned choreographer Valerie Green will be premiering her brand new dance performance entitled Utopia at Danspace...Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 4:40pm
It's Warm in Here: 8 Ways to Escape Winter in NYC
Thinking warm thoughts is not the only way to keep the cold at bay this season. Here's how to make winter feel like summer in NYC. The Amalfi Coast comes to you Arriving just as winter starts to bite is a taste of the Italian seaside. Chefs Club’s new guest restaurant is the Amalfi...Tuesday, December 4, 2018 - 11:27am
The Strongest Man in the World Hafthor Bjornsson is going up against Krazy Glue in an insane challenge
Krazy Glue is so confident in being the strongest glue the world has ever seen, it challenged the Strongest Man in the World (who also happens to play The Mountain on Game of Thrones) Hafthor Bjornsson to see who's stronger. Both Krazy Glue and Bjornsson posted a call to action to their social...Tuesday, December 4, 2018 - 9:40am
5 New Shows Making December Exciting for Theater in NYC
The cold weather usually brings with it the requisite holiday shows to Broadway and beyond. There’s The Illusionists for those who want to be dazzled by magic. Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are teaming up for a concert of holiday classics. And, of course, all the many only-in-New-York...Monday, December 3, 2018 - 7:51am
PHOTOS: NYC's Best Department Store Holiday Windows 2018
One of New York City’s oldest and most beloved Christmas traditions is the over-the-top department store holiday windows that glitter like larger-than-life ornaments. High-end retailers spend up to 10 months crafting, decorating and adding high-tech magic to displays that celebrate...Monday, December 3, 2018 - 6:04am
Here's 7 Ways We Do The Nutcracker in New York City
The Nutcracker is a simple enough story: A little girl named Clara receives a nutcracker for Christmas, which transforms into a handsome prince on Christmas Eve just as an army of invading mice arrives. With the help of gingerbread soldiers, they save the day and have a giant party in the kingdom...Monday, December 3, 2018 - 4:13am
