NYC Weekend Hotspots: Nov 22-24

Get ready for a fantastic weekend in the city that never sleeps! From Broadway brilliance to holiday cheer, we've got you covered with the hottest events happening this weekend in NYC.

Theater

Don't miss: "S—t. Meet. Fan." at the Newman Mills Theater. This star-studded comedy, directed by Robert O’Hara, features Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and more. Expect a hilarious, and somewhat scandalous, night of secrets and revelations.

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• Where: Newman Mills Theater at MCC Theater — 511 W. 52nd St., Manhattan (Midtown)
• When: Through Dec. 15. Various times.
• Tickets: Starting at $99

Music

Experience the magic: Jennifer Hudson: The Gift of Love at the Kings Theatre. The EGOT winner performs songs from her new Christmas album.

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• Where: Kings Theatre — 1027 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn (Flatbush)
• When: Sun. Nov. 24, 8 p.m.
• Tickets: Starting at $40

Art

Dive into history: “Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876–Now” at The Met. This exhibit showcases nearly 200 works exploring the relationship between Black artists and ancient Egypt.

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• Where: The Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Ave., Gallery 899, Manhattan (Upper East Side)
• When: Through Feb. 17. Various times.
• Tickets: $30 (discounts available)

Film

Indulge in a magical brunch: “Wicked Brunch” at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Brooklyn. Enjoy a special menu and the film's opening weekend.

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• Where: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Brooklyn — 445 Albee Square West/City Point building, Brooklyn (Downtown)
• When: Sun. Nov. 24, 10:45 a.m.
• Tickets: $18.99 adults, $16.99 kids (food and merch not included)

Dance

Tap into the holiday spirit: “Dorrance Dance | The Nutcracker Suite” at New York City Center. Experience a unique tap-dancing take on the classic holiday tale.

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• Where: New York City Center — 131 W. 55th St., Manhattan (Midtown)
• When: Through Nov. 24. Various times.
• Tickets: Starting at $45

Music

An intimate evening with a star: “An Afternoon with Heather Headley” at The 92nd Street Y. The Tony and Grammy-winning singer performs songs from her musical theater career.

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• Where: The 92nd Street Y — 1395 Lexington Ave., Manhattan (Upper East Side)
• When: Sun. Nov. 24, 2 p.m.
• Tickets: $55

Family

High-flying holiday fun: “Yuletide Factory” at New Victory Theater. Cirque Mechanics brings its first holiday show to NYC.

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• Where: New Victory Theater — 209 W 42nd St., Manhattan (Times Square)
• When: Through Dec. 29. Various times.
• Tickets: Starting at $29