NYC Weekend Events: December 13-15

This weekend in NYC offers a diverse range of exciting events! From captivating theater productions to mesmerizing dance performances and inspiring music concerts, there's something for everyone.

Theater

"The Blood Quilt" at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65th St, Manhattan) offers a powerful and moving play by Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall. This evocative drama, directed by Obie Award winner Lileana Blain-Cruz, features stellar performances and explores the complexities of the Black female experience.

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Tickets start at $38.50.

Dance

"New Dances: Edition 2024" at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (155 West 65th St., Manhattan) presents four world premieres by emerging choreographers. Highlights include Houston Thomas' "Supernova" and Jenn Freeman's emotionally resonant "Falling and Waking Forever."

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Tickets start at $40.

Music

"A Night of Inspiration" at Carnegie Hall (57th St. and 7th Ave., Manhattan) is a beloved holiday tradition. This year's lineup boasts Grammy Award winners Shirley Caesar, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Erica Campbell, and Regina Belle, alongside Olen Cesari, Dave Hollister, Rahsaan Patterson, and Doug E. Fresh. The concert will feature a 64-piece orchestra and a 150-voice choir.

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Tickets start at $54.

Art

"Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special" at ARTECHOUSE (439 West 15th St., Manhattan) offers an immersive holiday experience combining nostalgia with stunning digital art and interactive exhibits.

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Tickets start at $23.85.

Family Fun

Enjoy a New York Signature Lunch Cruise with Santa at Chelsea Piers (62 Chelsea Piers, Manhattan). This two-hour cruise offers stunning city views, entertainment, and a buffet lunch with Santa.

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Tickets start at $77.

Film

The IFC Center (323 Avenue of the Americas, Manhattan) screens "Sabbath Queen." A documentary that took over two decades to make, it tells a fascinating story of Amichai Lau-Lavie's journey.

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Tickets are $19.95.

Free Event

Enjoy free hot chocolate at The Travel Agency (587 5th Ave. Manhattan) on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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