New York's calendar is chock-full of offerings year-round. With the abundance of Broadway shows, concerts, operas, art exhibits, sporting events, ballets and holiday festivities, your biggest problem will be deciding what to do (or perhaps getting tickets—plan ahead).
Theater listings are included in a special section at the end of this calendar. However, we suggest that you check a local newspaper, such as The New York Times, or a local entertainment guide for the most up-to-date listings.
For detailed information about upcoming events in the New York area, contact NYC & Company, formerly the New York City Convention and Visitors Bureau. Phone 212-484-1200. http://www.nycvisit.com.
To call any of the numbers listed in this calendar from outside the U.S. or Canada, you must first dial your country's international access code, followed by the U.S. country code, 1.
If you are in New York City, you must now dial 1 and the area code before all local numbers.
August, 2008
2, 3 Aug—Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York. This multicultural celebration and sporting event features fierce competition among more than 100 teams from around the world in this ancient Chinese sport, along with cultural performances and international food. Meadows Lake, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens. For information, call 718-767-1776. http://www.hkdbf-ny.org.
8-24 Aug—International Fringe Festival. More than 200 national and international performance companies present the best in emerging and innovative avant-garde theater, art, dance and multimedia productions. Performances in 20 venues throughout downtown. For information and tickets, call 212-279-4488, or toll-free 888-374-6436. http://www.fringenyc.org.
27-31 Aug—Tennis. The U.S. Open is the final grand-slam tournament of the year. National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadow, Queens. For information, call 718-760-6200. For tickets, call Ticketmaster toll-free at 866-673-6849. http://www.usopen.org. Continues through 9 Sep
30, 31 Aug—Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit. Twice a year, approximately 200 exhibitors and 200,000 attendees transform the blocks around Washington Square into a juried arts show. For information, call 212-982-6255. http://www.washingtonsquareoutdoorartexhibit.org. Continues through 1 Sep
Early-Late August—Mostly Mozart Festival. More than 50 world-renowned and emerging classical musicians give around 40 concerts of vocal, instrumental and opera music by Mozart, Beethoven and other masters. Also solo recitals, modern dance, world music and at least one free concert. Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. For information and tickets, call 212-875-5443 or 212-875-5000. http://www.lincolncenter.org.
Early-Late August—Lincoln Center Out of Doors. This free multicultural festival showcases more than 100 events, including world music and jazz, internationally acclaimed dance, avant-garde theatrical performances and children's activities. Lincoln Center, Broadway and 63rd Street. For information, call 212-875-5456. For tickets, call 212-875-5030 or 212-875-5050. http://www.lincolncenter.org.
Early-Mid August—WNBA Basketball. The New York Liberty play regular-season home games at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza, and Radio City Music Hall, 30 Rockefeller Plaza. For information and tickets, call 212-465-6073 or 212-564-9622. http://www.wnba.com/liberty. Concludes mid August
Throughout August—Central Park Summerstage. New York City's premier free summer arts festival presents emerging and established artists in more than 30 events, including American and world music, dance, opera, and theatrical and spoken-word performances. Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. For information, call 212-360-2777 or 212-360-2756. http://www.summerstage.org. Continues through mid September
Throughout August—Major-League Baseball. The legendary New York Yankees host regular-season home games at Yankee Stadium, East 161st Street at River Avenue, the Bronx. For information, call 718-293-4300. For tickets, call 718-293-6000, or Ticketmaster at 201-507-8900. http://yankees.mlb.com. Season continues through late September
Throughout August—Soccer. The MetroStars host regular-season home games at Continental Airlines Arena, Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. For information, call 201-583-7000. For tickets, call toll-free 888-463-8768, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. http://www.metrostars.com. Season continues through mid October
Throughout August—Major-League Baseball. The New York Mets host regular-season home games at Shea Stadium, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing. For information, call 718-507-6387. For tickets, call 718-507-8499. TDD 718-672-9163. http://www.mets.mlb.com. Season continues through late September
Throughout August—Shakespeare in the Park. One of the country's best Shakespeare companies performs outdoors. The festival often features celebrity stars. Tickets are free but are often hard to obtain—they're only distributed the day of the play. Delacorte Theater, Central Park, 830 Fifth Ave. For information and tickets, call 212-539-8750 or 212-539-8500. http://www.publictheater.org. Continues through early September
Throughout August—Art Exhibit. The exhibit Dali: Painting and Film includes more than 100 paintings by Salvadore Dali, exploring the relationship between his art and film. Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St. For information, call 212-708-9400. http://www.moma.org. Continues through 15 Sep
Throughout August—Art Exhibit. Artist Olafur Eliasson has created the exhibit The New York City Waterfalls, four man-made waterfalls up to 120 ft/37 m tall situated in New York Harbor. Viewings are daily, with the waterfalls lit at night. http://www.nycwaterfalls.org. Continues through 13 Oct
September, 2008
1, 6, 7 Sep—Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit. Twice a year, approximately 200 exhibitors and 200,000 attendees transform the blocks around Washington Square into a juried arts show. For information, call 212-982-6255. http://www.washingtonsquareoutdoorartexhibit.org. Concludes 7 Sep
1-9 Sep—Tennis. The U.S. Open is the final grand-slam tournament of the year. National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadow, Queens. For information, call 718-760-6200. For tickets, call Ticketmaster toll-free at 866-673-6849. http://www.usopen.org. Concludes 9 Sep
1 Sep—Labor Day. Public holiday.
1-15 Sep—Art Exhibit. The exhibit Dali: Painting and Film includes more than 100 paintings by Salvadore Dali, exploring the relationship between his art and film. Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St. For information, call 212-708-9400. http://www.moma.org. Concludes 15 Sep
11-21 Sep—Feast of San Gennaro. This cultural celebration lures around 1 million people who gather along Mullberry Street in Little Italy to honor Naples' patron saint with parades, live music, food and a cannoli-eating contest. The festival culminates in a celebratory Mass and candlelit procession as a statue of the saint is carried from the Most Precious Blood Church, 109 Mulberry St. For information, call 212-768-9320 or 212-226-6427. http://www.sangennaro.org.
21 Sep—African American Day Parade. The city celebrates African-American history and culture with a parade through Harlem. 111th St. to 142nd St. on Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard. For information, call 212-348-3080. http://www.africanamericandayparade.org.
Early-Mid September—Central Park Summerstage. New York City's premier free summer arts festival presents emerging and established artists in more than 30 events, including American and world music, dance, opera, and theatrical and spoken-word performances. Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. For information, call 212-360-2777 or 212-360-2756. http://www.summerstage.org. Concludes mid September
Early September—West Indian-American Day Carnival. The self-billed largest festival and parade in the U.S. celebrates Caribbean arts and culture with a weeklong series of events, culminating in a gigantic parade during Labor Day weekend that attracts more than 2 million people. Extravagant costumes, colorful floats, and reggae, salsa, calypso and steel-band rhythms fill the streets around the Brooklyn Museum, 200 E. Parkway. For information, call 718-467-1797. http://www.wiadca.org.
Early September—Shakespeare in the Park. One of the country's best Shakespeare companies performs outdoors. The festival often features celebrity stars. Tickets are free but are often hard to obtain—they're only distributed the day of the play. Delacorte Theater, Central Park, 830 Fifth Ave. For information and tickets, call 212-539-8750 or 212-539-8500. http://www.publictheater.org. Concludes early September
Early-Late September—NFL Football. The New York Jets play regular-season home games at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Be advised—single-game tickets are hard to come by. For more information, call 516-560-8200. http://www.newyorkjets.com. Season continues through late December
Early-Late September—Opera. The New York City Opera presents classic and contemporary works at New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, Columbus Avenue and 63rd Street. For information, call 212-870-5630. For tickets, call 212-870-5570, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100. http://www.nycopera.com. Continues through late April 2009
Mid-Late September—Concert. The New York Philharmonic plays nearly 200 concerts each season at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. For information, call 212-875-5709 or 212-875-5900. For tickets, call 212-875-5656. http://www.nyphilharmonic.org. Continues through early June 2009
Mid-Late September—NHL Hockey. The New York Islanders play regular-season home games at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale. For information, call 516-501-6700. For tickets, call toll-free 800-882-4753, or Ticketmaster at 631-888-9000. http://www.newyorkislanders.com. Season continues through mid April 2009
Mid-Late September—NHL Hockey. The New York Rangers take to the ice at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6000. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. http://www.newyorkrangers.com. Season continues through mid April 2009
Late September—Opera. The world-renowned Metropolitan Opera performs regularly at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, between West 62nd and 65th streets. For information and tickets, call 212-362-6000. http://www.metopera.org. Continues through late May 2009
Late September—New York Film Festival. Held since 1962, this noncompetitive festival screens approximately 20 U.S. and international contemporary films. All films are New York City premieres. Special screenings of avant-garde works, directors' talks, retrospectives and other events. Alice Tully Hall, Avery Fisher Hall and Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center. For information and tickets, call 212-875-5600 or 212-875-5050. http://filmlinc.com. Continues through mid October
Throughout September—Soccer. The MetroStars host regular-season home games at Continental Airlines Arena, Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. For information, call 201-583-7000. For tickets, call toll-free 888-463-8768, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. http://www.metrostars.com. Season continues through mid October
Throughout September—Major-League Baseball. The New York Mets host regular-season home games at Shea Stadium, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing. For information, call 718-507-6387. For tickets, call 718-507-8499. TDD 718-672-9163. http://www.mets.mlb.com. Season concludes late September
Throughout September—Major-League Baseball. The legendary New York Yankees host regular-season home games at Yankee Stadium, East 161st Street at River Avenue, the Bronx. For information, call 718-293-4300. For tickets, call 718-293-6000, or Ticketmaster at 201-507-8900. http://yankees.mlb.com. Season concludes late September
Throughout September—Art Exhibit. Artist Olafur Eliasson has created the exhibit The New York City Waterfalls, four man-made waterfalls up to 120 ft/37 m tall situated in New York Harbor. Viewings are daily, with the waterfalls lit at night. http://www.nycwaterfalls.org. Continues through 13 Oct
October, 2008
1-13 Oct—Art Exhibit. Artist Olafur Eliasson has created the exhibit The New York City Waterfalls, four man-made waterfalls up to 120 ft/37 m tall situated in New York Harbor. Viewings are daily, with the waterfalls lit at night. http://www.nycwaterfalls.org. Concludes 13 Oct
13 Oct—Columbus Day. Public holiday.
15-19 Oct—The Hamptons International Film Festival. Numerous celebrities attend this swanky festival featuring American film and world cinema. Screens independent features, shorts, fiction, documentaries and animations. Also panels, master classes, balls and other events. Various venues in East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Southampton and Montauk. For information, call 212-431-6292 or 631-324-4600. For tickets, call toll-free 866-443-3749. http://www.hamptonsfilmfest.org.
31 Oct—Halloween Parade. Thousands of official float, band and dance-group entries combine with approximately 2 million costumed spectators to make this the largest public Halloween celebration in the U.S. Costume contests and parties take place throughout Greenwich Village. The parade route follows Sixth Avenue from Spring to 22nd streets. http://www.halloween-nyc.com.
Early-Mid October—Soccer. The MetroStars host regular-season home games at Continental Airlines Arena, Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. For information, call 201-583-7000. For tickets, call toll-free 888-463-8768, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. http://www.metrostars.com. Season concludes mid October
Early-Late October—NBA Basketball. The New York Knicks host regular-season home games at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6471. For tickets, call toll-free 877-695-3845, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171, or toll-free at 800-462-2849. http://www.nba.com/knicks. Season continues through mid April 2009
Early-Late October—Butterfly Conservatory. Thousands of tropical butterflies create a colorful display throughout the winter. The Butterfly Conservatory at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and 79th Street. For information, call 212-769-5100. http://www.amnh.org. Continues through late June 2009
Early-Mid October—New York Film Festival. Held since 1962, this noncompetitive festival screens approximately 20 U.S. and international contemporary films. All films are New York City premieres. Special screenings of avant-garde works, directors' talks, retrospectives and other events. Alice Tully Hall, Avery Fisher Hall and Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center. For information and tickets, call 212-875-5600 or 212-875-5050. http://filmlinc.com. Concludes mid October
Throughout October—Concert. The New York Philharmonic plays nearly 200 concerts each season at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. For information, call 212-875-5709 or 212-875-5900. For tickets, call 212-875-5656. http://www.nyphilharmonic.org. Continues through early June 2009
Throughout October—Opera. The New York City Opera presents classic and contemporary works at New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, Columbus Avenue and 63rd Street. For information, call 212-870-5630. For tickets, call 212-870-5570, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100. http://www.nycopera.com. Continues through late April 2009
Throughout October—NFL Football. The New York Jets play regular-season home games at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Be advised—single-game tickets are hard to come by. For more information, call 516-560-8200. http://www.newyorkjets.com. Season continues through late December
Throughout October—Opera. The world-renowned Metropolitan Opera performs regularly at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, between West 62nd and 65th streets. For information and tickets, call 212-362-6000. http://www.metopera.org. Continues through late May 2009
Throughout October—NHL Hockey. The New York Rangers take to the ice at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6000. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. http://www.newyorkrangers.com. Season continues through mid April 2009
Throughout October—NHL Hockey. The New York Islanders play regular-season home games at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale. For information, call 516-501-6700. For tickets, call toll-free 800-882-4753, or Ticketmaster at 631-888-9000. http://www.newyorkislanders.com. Season continues through mid April 2009
November, 2008
2 Nov—New York City Marathon. One of the world's most prestigious marathons, this event draws around 35,000 runners and 2 million spectators. The route goes through all five boroughs and ends at the Tavern on the Green in Central Park. For information, call 212-423-2249. http://www.nycmarathon.org.
9-30 Nov—Radio City Christmas Spectacular. This lavish holiday theatrical production stars the high-kicking Rockettes and more than 140 cast members. The show combines traditional elements—an appearance by Santa Claus, the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and the Living Nativity—with a 3-D sleigh ride and glamorous costumes. More than 200 performances at Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave. For information, call 212-247-4777. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. http://www.radiocity.com. Continues through 30 Dec
11 Nov-Veterans Day. Public holiday.
14-30 Nov—Holiday Shops at Bryant Park. In its sixth season, this outdoor European-style market features gifts from more than 100 unique specialty retailers from around the world, including clothing designers, food merchants, artisans and jewelry makers. Bryant Park, midtown Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd streets, and Fifth and Sixth avenues. For information, call 966-221-5157. http://www.thepondatbryantpark.com. Continues through 30 Dec
15, 16 Nov—Triple Pier Antiques Show. More than 400 dealers cover three ocean-liner piers with 20th-century, classic and Americana antiques, including posters, toys, fashions, silver, fine china, jewelry and glassware. Piers 90, 92 and 94 on 12th Avenue. For information, call 212-255-0020. http://www.stellashows.com.
27 Nov—Thanksgiving Day. Public holiday.
27 Nov—Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The famous holiday parade begins at 9 am from 77th Street and Central Park West, proceeds down Central Park West to Columbus Circle, where it joins Broadway, then continues down Broadway to 34th Street. Best curbside viewing is along Central Park West and Broadway. Traditionally, viewers begin assembling around 7 am. For information, call 212-494-4495 or 212-494-2922. http://www.macysparade.com.
Mid November—New York Comedy Festival. More than 50 of the country's best and emerging stand-up comedians descend on New York for a five-day laugh fest. Shows in Madison Square Garden, the Apollo and other venues. For information, call toll-free 866-695-2844. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. http://www.nycomedyfestival.com.
Late November—Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center. One of the most famous Christmas trees in the world is illuminated by 5 mi/8 km of lights during a nationally broadcast ceremony. Musical celebrities and an ice-skating show highlight the ceremony. Fifth to Seventh avenues, between 47th and 51st streets. For information, call 212-332-6868. http://www.rockefellercenter.com.
Throughout November—NBA Basketball. The New York Knicks host regular-season home games at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6471. For tickets, call toll-free 877-695-3845, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171, or toll-free at 800-462-2849. http://www.nba.com/knicks. Season continues through mid April 2009
Throughout November—Opera. The New York City Opera presents classic and contemporary works at New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, Columbus Avenue and 63rd Street. For information, call 212-870-5630. For tickets, call 212-870-5570, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100. http://www.nycopera.com. Continues through late April 2009
Throughout November—Concert. The New York Philharmonic plays nearly 200 concerts each season at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. For information, call 212-875-5709 or 212-875-5900. For tickets, call 212-875-5656. http://www.nyphilharmonic.org. Continues through early June 2009
Throughout November—NFL Football. The New York Jets play regular-season home games at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Be advised—single-game tickets are hard to come by. For more information, call 516-560-8200. http://www.newyorkjets.com. Season continues through late December
Throughout November—Butterfly Conservatory. Thousands of tropical butterflies create a colorful display throughout the winter. The Butterfly Conservatory at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and 79th Street. For information, call 212-769-5100. http://www.amnh.org. Continues through late June 2009
Throughout November—NHL Hockey. The New York Islanders play regular-season home games at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale. For information, call 516-501-6700. For tickets, call toll-free 800-882-4753, or Ticketmaster at 631-888-9000. http://www.newyorkislanders.com. Season continues through mid April 2009
Throughout November—NHL Hockey. The New York Rangers take to the ice at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6000. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. http://www.newyorkrangers.com. Season continues through mid April 2009
Throughout November—Opera. The world-renowned Metropolitan Opera performs regularly at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, between West 62nd and 65th streets. For information and tickets, call 212-362-6000. http://www.metopera.org. Continues through late May 2009
December, 2008
1-30 Dec—Radio City Christmas Spectacular. This lavish holiday theatrical production stars the high-kicking Rockettes and more than 140 cast members. The show combines traditional elements—an appearance by Santa Claus, the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and the Living Nativity—with a 3-D sleigh ride and glamorous costumes. More than 200 performances at Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave. For information, call 212-247-4777. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. http://www.radiocity.com. Concludes 30 Dec
1-30 Dec—Holiday Shops at Bryant Park. In its sixth season, this outdoor European-style market features gifts from more than 100 unique specialty retailers from around the world, including clothing designers, food merchants, artisans and jewelry makers. Bryant Park, midtown Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd streets, and Fifth and Sixth avenues. For information, call 966-221-5157. http://www.thepondatbryantpark.com. Concludes 30 Dec
25 Dec-Christmas Day. Public holiday.
27-31 Dec—New York National Boat Show. Approximately 400 of the world's leading manufacturers display the latest products and information in the world of boating, from yachts, kayaks and personal watercraft to fishing, scuba diving, environmental conservation and engineering. Also seminars. Jacob Javits Convention Center, 35th Street and 11th Avenue. For information, call 212-984-7004. http://www.newyorkboatshow.com. Continues through 4 Jan 2009
31 Dec—New Year's Eve Ball Drop. More than 750,000 revelers pack Times Square in one of the world's largest New Year's Eve celebrations. The highlight is the midnight dropping of a ball decorated with 12,000 rhinestones and lighted with 180 bulbs. Also fireworks and musical performances. Arrive early, because the crowds gather hours before midnight. For information, call 212-431-3836 or 212-768-1560. http://www.timessquarenyc.org.
Mid December—Messiah Sing-In. The National Chorale organizes this holiday musical event, where approximately 20 conductors and four soloists lead 3,000 audience members in a rendition of Handel's Messiah. Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. For information and tickets, call 212-333-5333, or CenterCharge at 212-721-6500. http://www.nationalchorale.org.
Throughout December—NHL Hockey. The New York Rangers take to the ice at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6000. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. http://www.newyorkrangers.com. Season continues through mid April 2009
Throughout December—NHL Hockey. The New York Islanders play regular-season home games at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale. For information, call 516-501-6700. For tickets, call toll-free 800-882-4753, or Ticketmaster at 631-888-9000. http://www.newyorkislanders.com. Season continues through mid April 2009
Throughout December—Opera. The world-renowned Metropolitan Opera performs regularly at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, between West 62nd and 65th streets. For information and tickets, call 212-362-6000. http://www.metopera.org. Continues through late May 2009
Throughout December—Butterfly Conservatory. Thousands of tropical butterflies create a colorful display throughout the winter. The Butterfly Conservatory at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and 79th Street. For information, call 212-769-5100. http://www.amnh.org. Continues through late June 2009
Throughout December—NFL Football. The New York Jets play regular-season home games at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Be advised—single-game tickets are hard to come by. For more information, call 516-560-8200. http://www.newyorkjets.com. Season concludes late December
Throughout December—Concert. The New York Philharmonic plays nearly 200 concerts each season at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. For information, call 212-875-5709 or 212-875-5900. For tickets, call 212-875-5656. http://www.nyphilharmonic.org. Continues through early June 2009
Throughout December—Opera. The New York City Opera presents classic and contemporary works at New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, Columbus Avenue and 63rd Street. For information, call 212-870-5630. For tickets, call 212-870-5570, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100. http://www.nycopera.com. Continues through late April 2009
Throughout December—NBA Basketball. The New York Knicks host regular-season home games at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6471. For tickets, call toll-free 877-695-3845, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171, or toll-free at 800-462-2849. http://www.nba.com/knicks. Season continues through mid April 2009
January, 2009
1-4 Jan—New York National Boat Show. Approximately 400 of the world's leading manufacturers display the latest products and information in the world of boating, from yachts, kayaks and personal watercraft to fishing, scuba diving, environmental conservation and engineering. Also seminars. Jacob Javits Convention Center, 35th Street and 11th Avenue. For information, call 212-984-7004. http://www.newyorkboatshow.com. Concludes 4 Jan
1 Jan-New Year's Day. Public holiday.
19 Jan—Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Public holiday.
Early-Late January—Dance. While not on tour, the New York City Ballet presents winter and spring repertoires at New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, Columbus Avenue and 63rd Street. For information and tickets, call 212-870-5570. http://www.nycballet.com. Continues through late February
Mid January—Martin Luther King Jr. Parade. Formerly the 369th Regiment Parade, this event memorializes black soldiers who served in the 369th Regimental Army and other units. Proceeds up 5th Avenue from 61st to 86th streets. For more information, call 212-374-5176.
Late January—Winter Antiques Show. Founded in 1955, one of the world's most prestigious fine- and decorative-arts shows attracts more than 25,000 visitors. Around 70 exhibitors show American, English, European and Asian antiques. Seventh Regiment Armory, Park Avenue at 67th Street. For information and tickets, call 718-292-7392 or 718-665-5250. http://www.winterantiquesshow.com.
Throughout January—NHL Hockey. The New York Islanders play regular-season home games at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale. For information, call 516-501-6700. For tickets, call toll-free 800-882-4753, or Ticketmaster at 631-888-9000. http://www.newyorkislanders.com. Season continues through mid April
Throughout January—NHL Hockey. The New York Rangers take to the ice at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6000. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. http://www.newyorkrangers.com. Season continues through mid April
Throughout January—Opera. The world-renowned Metropolitan Opera performs regularly at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, between West 62nd and 65th streets. For information and tickets, call 212-362-6000. http://www.metopera.org. Continues through late May
Throughout January—Butterfly Conservatory. Thousands of tropical butterflies create a colorful display throughout the winter. The Butterfly Conservatory at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and 79th Street. For information, call 212-769-5100. http://www.amnh.org. Continues through late June
Throughout January—NBA Basketball. The New York Knicks host regular-season home games at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6471. For tickets, call toll-free 877-695-3845, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171, or toll-free at 800-462-2849. http://www.nba.com/knicks. Season continues through mid April
Throughout January—Opera. The New York City Opera presents classic and contemporary works at New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, Columbus Avenue and 63rd Street. For information, call 212-870-5630. For tickets, call 212-870-5570, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100. http://www.nycopera.com. Continues through late April
Throughout January—Concert. The New York Philharmonic plays nearly 200 concerts each season at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. For information, call 212-875-5709 or 212-875-5900. For tickets, call 212-875-5656. http://www.nyphilharmonic.org. Continues through early June
February, 2009
16 Feb—Presidents Day. Public holiday.
Throughout February—Butterfly Conservatory. Thousands of tropical butterflies create a colorful display throughout the winter. The Butterfly Conservatory at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and 79th Street. For information, call 212-769-5100. http://www.amnh.org. Continues through late June
Throughout February—Concert. The New York Philharmonic plays nearly 200 concerts each season at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. For information, call 212-875-5709 or 212-875-5900. For tickets, call 212-875-5656. http://www.nyphilharmonic.org. Continues through early June
Throughout February—Opera. The New York City Opera presents classic and contemporary works at New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, Columbus Avenue and 63rd Street. For information, call 212-870-5630. For tickets, call 212-870-5570, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100. http://www.nycopera.com. Continues through late April
Throughout February—NBA Basketball. The New York Knicks host regular-season home games at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6471. For tickets, call toll-free 877-695-3845, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171, or toll-free at 800-462-2849. http://www.nba.com/knicks. Season continues through mid April
Throughout February—NHL Hockey. The New York Rangers take to the ice at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6000. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. http://www.newyorkrangers.com. Season continues through mid April
Throughout February—NHL Hockey. The New York Islanders play regular-season home games at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale. For information, call 516-501-6700. For tickets, call toll-free 800-882-4753, or Ticketmaster at 631-888-9000. http://www.newyorkislanders.com. Season continues through mid April
Throughout February—Opera. The world-renowned Metropolitan Opera performs regularly at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, between West 62nd and 65th streets. For information and tickets, call 212-362-6000. http://www.metopera.org. Continues through late May
Throughout February—Dance. While not on tour, the New York City Ballet presents winter and spring repertoires at New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, Columbus Avenue and 63rd Street. For information and tickets, call 212-870-5570. http://www.nycballet.com. Concludes late February
March, 2009
17 Mar—St. Patrick's Day Parade. Since 1766, this nonmotorized parade has been processing up Fifth Avenue from 44th to 86th streets. For information, call 212-484-1200. http://www.saintpatricksdayparade.com/NYC/newyorkcity.htm.
Throughout March—Opera. The New York City Opera presents classic and contemporary works at New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, Columbus Avenue and 63rd Street. For information, call 212-870-5630. For tickets, call 212-870-5570, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100. http://www.nycopera.com. Continues through late April
Throughout March—Concert. The New York Philharmonic plays nearly 200 concerts each season at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. For information, call 212-875-5709 or 212-875-5900. For tickets, call 212-875-5656. http://www.nyphilharmonic.org. Continues through early June
Throughout March—NBA Basketball. The New York Knicks host regular-season home games at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6471. For tickets, call toll-free 877-695-3845, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171, or toll-free at 800-462-2849. http://www.nba.com/knicks. Season continues through mid April
Throughout March—Butterfly Conservatory. Thousands of tropical butterflies create a colorful display throughout the winter. The Butterfly Conservatory at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and 79th Street. For information, call 212-769-5100. http://www.amnh.org. Continues through late June
Throughout March—NHL Hockey. The New York Islanders play regular-season home games at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale. For information, call 516-501-6700. For tickets, call toll-free 800-882-4753, or Ticketmaster at 631-888-9000. http://www.newyorkislanders.com. Season continues through mid April
Throughout March—NHL Hockey. The New York Rangers take to the ice at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6000. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. http://www.newyorkrangers.com. Season continues through mid April
Throughout March—Opera. The world-renowned Metropolitan Opera performs regularly at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, between West 62nd and 65th streets. For information and tickets, call 212-362-6000. http://www.metopera.org. Continues through late May
April, 2009
Early-Mid April—NBA Basketball. The New York Knicks host regular-season home games at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6471. For tickets, call toll-free 877-695-3845, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171, or toll-free at 800-462-2849. http://www.nba.com/knicks. Season concludes mid April
Early-Mid April—NHL Hockey. The New York Rangers take to the ice at Madison Square Garden, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza. For information, call 212-465-6000. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. http://www.newyorkrangers.com. Season concludes mid April
Early-Mid April—NHL Hockey. The New York Islanders play regular-season home games at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale. For information, call 516-501-6700. For tickets, call toll-free 800-882-4753, or Ticketmaster at 631-888-9000. http://www.newyorkislanders.com. Season concludes mid April
Throughout April—Opera. The world-renowned Metropolitan Opera performs regularly at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, between West 62nd and 65th streets. For information and tickets, call 212-362-6000. http://www.metopera.org. Continues through late May
Throughout April—Concert. The New York Philharmonic plays nearly 200 concerts each season at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. For information, call 212-875-5709 or 212-875-5900. For tickets, call 212-875-5656. http://www.nyphilharmonic.org. Continues through early June
Throughout April—Opera. The New York City Opera presents classic and contemporary works at New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, Columbus Avenue and 63rd Street. For information, call 212-870-5630. For tickets, call 212-870-5570, or Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100. http://www.nycopera.com. Concludes late April
Throughout April—Butterfly Conservatory. Thousands of tropical butterflies create a colorful display throughout the winter. The Butterfly Conservatory at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and 79th Street. For information, call 212-769-5100. http://www.amnh.org. Continues through late June
May, 2009
25 May—Memorial Day. Public holiday.
Late May—Dance. American Ballet Theater, one of the country's finest classical ballet companies, performs each spring at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, and each fall at City Center, 130 W. 56th St. For information, call 212-477-3030. For tickets, call the Met at 212-362-6000, or City Center Tix at 212-581-1212. http://www.abt.org. Continues through early July
Throughout May—Concert. The New York Philharmonic plays nearly 200 concerts each season at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. For information, call 212-875-5709 or 212-875-5900. For tickets, call 212-875-5656. http://www.nyphilharmonic.org. Continues through early June
Throughout May—Butterfly Conservatory. Thousands of tropical butterflies create a colorful display throughout the winter. The Butterfly Conservatory at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and 79th Street. For information, call 212-769-5100. http://www.amnh.org. Continues through late June
Throughout May—Opera. The world-renowned Metropolitan Opera performs regularly at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, between West 62nd and 65th streets. For information and tickets, call 212-362-6000. http://www.metopera.org. Concludes late May
June, 2009
Early June—Concert. The New York Philharmonic plays nearly 200 concerts each season at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. For information, call 212-875-5709 or 212-875-5900. For tickets, call 212-875-5656. http://www.nyphilharmonic.org. Concludes early June
Throughout June—Dance. American Ballet Theater, one of the country's finest classical ballet companies, performs each spring at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, and each fall at City Center, 130 W. 56th St. For information, call 212-477-3030. For tickets, call the Met at 212-362-6000, or City Center Tix at 212-581-1212. http://www.abt.org. Continues through early July
Throughout June—Butterfly Conservatory. Thousands of tropical butterflies create a colorful display throughout the winter. The Butterfly Conservatory at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and 79th Street. For information, call 212-769-5100. http://www.amnh.org. Concludes late June
July, 2009
4 Jul-Fireworks. Macy's Independence Day fireworks spectacular begins around 9 pm. Best viewing is along the East River between 23rd and 42nd streets in Manhattan and along the East River south of the Brooklyn Bridge. For information, call 212-494-4495.
4 Jul-Independence Day. Public holiday.
Early July—Dance. American Ballet Theater, one of the country's finest classical ballet companies, performs each spring at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, and each fall at City Center, 130 W. 56th St. For information, call 212-477-3030. For tickets, call the Met at 212-362-6000, or City Center Tix at 212-581-1212. http://www.abt.org. Concludes early July
Theater Listings
The following productions are in progress or are scheduled to begin soon. Call to confirm that the play or musical you're interested in is still being shown. Phone numbers listed are for the theater box office or Telecharge.
Most tickets may be secured through ticket brokers such as Ticketmaster, toll-free 800-755-4000; Theatre Direct International, toll-free 800-334-8457; Broadway Line at 212-302-4111, or toll-free 888-276-2392; Keith Prowse, toll-free 800-669-8687. At the TKTS booth at 47th Street and Broadway (phone 212-768-1818), patrons can line up for discounted, same-day tickets to some shows (cash or traveler's checks only). A second TKTS location is in lower Manhattan at 199 Water St. in the South Street Seaport (corner of Front and Jon Street), where matinee tickets are sold one day prior to performance. A Web site exclusively for use by travel agencies is Intercharge (http://www.intercharge.com).
A Chorus Line
Musical. Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St. For tickets, call 212-239-6200.
Avenue Q
Musical comedy. The Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St. For information and tickets, call Telecharge at 212-239-6200, or toll-free 800-432-7250.
Beauty and the Beast
Disney musical. Lunt-Fontaine Theater, 205 W. 46th St. For information and tickets, call 212-307-4747, or toll-free 800-223-7565.
Billy Elliot
Musical comedy. Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St. For information and tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-239-6200, or toll-free 800-334-8457.
Celia
New World Stages, Stage 2, 340 W. 50th St. For information and tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-239-6200, or toll-free 800-334-8457.
Chicago
Musical. Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St. For information and tickets, call Telecharge at 212-239-6200, or toll-free 800-432-7250.
Hairspray
Musical comedy set in the '50s. Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. For information and tickets, call 212-757-8646.
Jersey Boys
Musical featuring songs by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Virginia Theater, 245 W. 52nd St. For information and tickets, call Telecharge at 212-239-6262, or toll-free 800-432-7780.
Les Miserables
Musical. Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St. For information and tickets, call 212-239-6200, or toll-free 800-432-7250.
Mamma Mia!
Musical featuring songs by ABBA. Cadillac Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway. For information and tickets, call Telecharge at 212-239-6200, or toll-free 800-432-7250.
Mary Poppins
Musical. New Amsterdam Theater, 214 W. 42nd St. For information and tickets, call Telecharge at 212-239-6262, or toll-free 800-432-7780.
Monty Python's Spamalot
Musical comedy. Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St. For information and tickets, call Telecharge at 212-239-6200.
Rent
Tony Award-winning musical. Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St. For information and tickets, call 212-921-8000.
The Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St. For information and tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-239-6200, or toll-free 800-334-8457.
Wicked
Musical. George Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St. For information and tickets, call Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100, or toll-free 800-755-4000.
