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Climb aboard The Queen of Hearts for a festive holiday cruise with two live DJs spinning a mix of holiday favorites, Top 40, R&B, old school hip hop, salsa, merengue and more. There are spectacular views of the Hudson River and holiday drink specials on this enclosed and climate controlled holiday cruise. Cash bar and holiday buffet available. Learn more...

This 3 1/2 hour holiday tour highlights the festive homes of Dyker Heights, the Italian-American section of Brooklyn made famous in the PBS documentary "Dyker Lights" and seen on TLC's "Crazy Christmas Lights". You'll also visit the festive homes in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn. Included is a stop at Mona Lisa Pastry Shop & Café for a cannoli and cappuccino. Learn more...

There's a reason why Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is the world's most popular modern dance company -- you don't just see an Ailey performance, you feel it. The extraordinary Ailey dancers return to New York City Center for their winter season, with special performances in celebration of Judith Jamison's 20th year as artistic director. Learn more...

A highlight of every holiday season for more than 75 years, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular returns to Radio City Music Hall. This unparalleled show stars the world-famous Rockettes and features their signature eye-high kicks, precision choreography and exciting, show-stopping numbers -- including one with Santa. Audiences of all ages will appreciate the singing, dancing, costumes and effects. Learn more...

The Hudson River Quadricentennial Celebration year comes to a close with the addition of an all-American maritime tradition, the start of New York City's very own Lighted Boat Parade. Each vessel well be decorated with twinkling lights and holiday décor, and taking to New York Harbor on this special weekend that kicks off the Holiday season in New York City. Learn more...

The renowned Canadian Brass play their annual New York City holiday concert at The Town Hall. The pioneering quintet has been performing together since 1970, and were the first chamber music ensemble to play a solo concert on the main stage at Carnegie Hall. In this concert, they'll play holiday classics and selections from their new album Echo: Glory of Gabrieli. Learn more...

The legendary Apollo Theater hosts a new production of Dreamgirls, the hit musical that inspired the Oscar-winning movie. It's the timeless story of a trio of up-and-coming girl singing group in the 1960s, and the personal and professional struggles they encounter on the road to fame. Learn more...

The Queen Project performs at the Bronx's Paradise Theater. This R&B supergroup features chart-topping divas Tamia, Kelly Price and Deborah Cox. They've united to record an album of inspiring, passionately sung music. Learn more...

Blending Latin and ballroom dance into an electrifying performance, the international hit Burn the Floor comes to Broadway with a troupe that includes two percussionists, two vocalists, and 16 top dancers including former world champions. Learn more...

Treat yourself to pampering spa services and special savings at this exclusive shopping event, featuring discounts of up to 80% off designer name-brand jeans, jewelry, clothing, handbags, cosmetics and much more. All VIP tickets available to Goldstar members include a complimentary holiday makeup or lingerie gift, an open bar, and more. Learn more...

Celebrate Thanksgiving aboard the classic, 1920s-style yacht Manhattan as you cruise around the New York Harbor. Join with friends or family for a full traditional Thanksgiving dinner prepared by Classic Harbor Line's in-house gourmet chef. An open bar is included. Learn more...

With Uncle Sam's Chelsea Night Club Tour, you won't just discover the hottest night clubs in New York City -- you'll walk right into them. This is an elite, guided New York City nightlife experience, introducing you to the best the Big Apple has to offer. Guests will enjoy two free drinks and free admission with no lines to two of the world's best night clubs. Learn more...

Conjoined twins Max and Benjie share everything, from their anatomy to their careers. But when they plan to propose marriage to their mutual girlfriend, Benjie tells Max a secret so big it threatens to tear the twins apart. An irreverent comedy, Made in Heaven deals with issues of family, love and acceptance. Learn more...

Join a group of fellow travelers and take a walk on the wild side through Manhattan's infamous Hell's Kitchen. Once a neighborhood where gang leaders, playwrights, bootleggers and other notorious characters rubbed shoulders, Hell's Kitchen is now a trendy upscale neighborhood for young professionals. Bars on the crawl include Rudy's Bar and Grill, Druids Bar, Playwright Celtic Pub and Hell's Kitchen Bar. Learn more...

Writer and actress Carrie Fisher tells her story in the hit one-woman show Wishful Drinking, now at Studio 54. It's an incredible tale, from her childhood as the daughter of film stars Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher and stepdaughter of Elizabeth Taylor, to her big break starring as Princess Leia in Star Wars, her marriage to Paul Simon, and many more shocking and hilarious Hollywood stories. Learn more...

Renowned gospel diva Kim Burrell sings at the Allen Room at jazz at Lincoln Center. This powerful and intimate concert will feature joyous Christmas music and gospel classics, sung by Burrell and her choir. Learn more...

Discovery Times Square Exposition presents Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. This stunning, meticulously researched exhibition takes guests back to the "unsinkable" Titanic's tragic 1912 voyage, with the largest collection of recovered artifacts ever exhibited, plus magnificent reconstructions of the Ship's interior. Learn more...

Leave the noise of Manhattan street life behind for a pleasurable afternoon cruise. More than just a boat ride, the classic 1920s-style vessel Manhattan circles lower New York, passes by Governor's Island, closely approaches the Statue of Liberty, glides under the Brooklyn Bridge and passes by the historic South Street Seaport in a 1.5-hour cruise. Learn more...

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents Red Hot Holiday Stomp. Trombone master Wycliffe Gordon leads an array of top New Orleans jazz musicians in Crescent City-style renditions of beloved Christmas tunes. Learn more...

Broadway's American Airlines Theatre hosts After Miss Julie. Patrick Marber's provocative new version of August Strindberg's Miss Julie stars Sienna Miller (Factory Girl) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting) in their Broadway debuts. The show moves Strindberg's drama of sex and social class to the post-World War II English countryside. Learn more...

Medieval Times is an exciting, family-friendly dinner attraction inspired by an 11th century feast and tournament. Guests are served a four-course banquet and cheer for one of six knights as they compete in the joust and other tests of skill. Expect lots of jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to-hand combat, and displays of extraordinary horsemanship as part of an exciting story set in Medieval Spain. Learn more...

Experience a bright, beautful Manhattan skyline by nightfall during a comfortable and unique New York City harbor cruise. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the heated and enclosed back-deck observatory of this 1920s-style yacht. Learn more...

Time Magazine calls him "America's Best Clown" and now Bello is back, under the Big Apple Big Top performing breathtaking feats of humor in the theatrical focus of one ring with no seat more than 50 feet away. Bello is joined by a world of stellar circus stars and for an extra measure of love and laughter, there's Big Apple's very own clown, Grandma. Learn more...

The New York Knicks host the Phoenix Suns in an NBA shootout at Madison Square Garden. Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni once coached the Suns, who still feature such stars as Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire. Your tickets include a voucher good for soda and popcorn at the game. Learn more...

A Slice Of Brooklyn Pizza Tour is the city's only guided bus tour of Brooklyn's best pizzerias. This 4 1/2-hour foodie romp through Brooklyn includes pizza, soft drinks and an audio-visual historical tour of Brooklyn's famous movie locations, landmarks and points of interest. Guests will learn about and see some of the things that have made Brooklyn famous. Learn more...

Whitley and the Hard Times Band present Forever Ray, a Ray Charles tribute concert. The eleven-piece ensemble features a number of veteran musicians, including former Raelette Toni Washington. They'll play all of "Brother Ray"'s legendary hits. Learn more...

Experience rock history at The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX NYC with interactive exhibits, never-before-seen footage and more on this self-guided wireless headset tour. Now featuring John Lennon: The New York City Years, capturing his music and political and social activism with artifacts including his legendary instruments, original handwritten lyrics and artwork. Learn more...

Savor gourmet cuisine, live jazz and never-ending views aboard Manhattan's only all-glass dining vessel. This cruise includes unforgettable views of the magnificent New York City skyline, accompanied by a plated dinner menu. Learn more...

Affairs Afloat presents the Tropicana Fridays Cruise. Two live DJs play the best R&B, old-school hip-hop, reggae, salsa, top-40 hits, and more. It all happens on a three-hour cruise through New York's famous harbor, with a cash bar and buffet. Learn more...

Enjoy a day at Madame Tussauds, the famous wax attraction in Times Square. See lifelike wax models of celebrities, historical figures and more, including Michael Jackson and President Barack Obama. Your ticket also includes admission to the venue's "4-D" theatre, featuring 3-D visuals and lifelike atmospheric effects; a behind the scenes tour; and more. Learn more...

The Awesome 80's Prom is a brand-new, blast-from-the-past party in the style of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding and The Donkey Show set at Wanaget High's Senior Prom...in 1989! All your favorite characters from your favorite '80s movies are at The Prom, from the Captain of the Football Team to the Asian Exchange Student, from the Geek to the hottie Head Cheerleader, and they're all competing for Prom King and Queen. And just like on American Idol, the audience decides who wins! Learn more...

MTV2 and the American Museum of Natural History have collaborated to present SonicVision, a groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show. SonicVision takes audiences on a mind-warping musical roller-coaster ride through a fantastical dreamspace, with a mix by Moby and tracks from Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay and more. Learn more...

Now in its ninth year, Le Scandal is authentic, edgy, sexy New York City cabaret featuring circus, burlesque, variety and live music. Le Scandal's performers include a sword swallowing belly dancer, contortionist, lasso trick cowboy, sexy juggler comedian, trapeze striptease, and many more exciting and eye popping acts. Learn more...

After a six-year run at Broadway's Golden Theatre, the massively popular, Tony-winning, adult puppet musical Avenue Q moves to a more intimate home at New World Stages. Full of humor and hummable tunes, Avenue Q is a hilarious look at life in New York, featuring a fantastic cast of people and puppets. Learn more...

The mission of the Museum of Sex is to preserve and present the history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality. In addition to changing exhibitions, the museum offers visitors a sampling from over 15,000 objects that form the museum's permanent collection. The museum is for mature audiences only. Learn more...

The Portland Trail Blazers make their only visit to Madison Square Garden this season, facing off against the New York Knicks. The Blazers feature some of the NBA's top young players, including Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge and Greg Oden. Learn more...

High-end cabaret and jazz club the Metropolitan Room brings the best in live music to New York City. Fabulous performers take the stage in an atmosphere reminiscent of the golden age of cabaret. See event details for each night's line-up. Learn more...

Christian Finnegan and Mike Britt perform stand-up at EastVille Comedy Club. Finnegan is known for his role on Chappelle's Show's "Mad Real World", and has had his own Comedy Central special. Britt has been seen on the Late Show with David Letterman and VH1's Best Week Ever. Learn more...

The classic story of Clara and her magical adventures is tweaked to reflect Manhattan's cultural diversity. The "Party Scene," traditionally depicted as an opulent 19th-century ball, becomes a salsa fiesta, while the "Battle Scene" between the gigantic mice and crisp toy soldiers is infused with hip-hop choreography. Tchaikovsky's original score remains largely intact throughout the ballet, injected with the baselines of hip-hop and the burnished cante of flamenco in a diverse story for both children and adults. Learn more...

EastVille Comedy Club presents the nation's best stand-up comedy. The club regularly features comedians seen on Comedy Central, HBO, the Tonight Show and the Late Show with David Letterman. See below for a full lineup. Learn more...

Discovery Times Square Exposition presents the world premiere of Leonardo da Vinci's Workshop, a new exhibit that explores the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci. The inventor's 500-year-old creations -- including an airplane, automobile, bridge and mechanical lion -- come to life in the form of full-scale, three-dimensional models based on da Vinci's actual drawings. Learn more...

Comix presents a show featuring the stars and staff of The Daily Show. Correspondents and writers from the Comedy Central hit will present an evening of intelligent, often topical stand-up comedy. Learn more...

The 1920s-style yacht Manhattan of Chelsea Piers celebrates the holiday in full seasonal decor offering unlimited hot cocoa and cookies on a city lights cruise, accompanied by live holiday music. From the yacht's heated, cozy solarium, cruise past the brightly lit NYC skyline to get into the holiday spirit on this 1.5-hour cruise. Learn more...

The classic Christmas tale of a child's dream brought to life, featuring the young, talented students from the Dance Conservatory of New York, under the leadership of Valentina Kozlova, a former dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and New York City Ballet. It's a wonderful opportunity to see up-and-coming dancers and the next generation of ballerinas. Learn more...

Distinguished Concerts International, New York presents a concert featuring two genre-expanding classical works by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins. The chart-topping Requiem incorporates hip-hop beats, while the anti-war The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace will be accompanied by a short film created specially to backdrop this work. Learn more...

David Lee, Al Harrington and the New York Knicks host Devin Harris, Brook Lopez and the New Jersey Nets in a Sunday matinee game between local rivals at Madison Square Garden. Each ticket comes with a voucher good for popcorn and soda at the game. Learn more...

The New York Islanders host Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL hockey action. The Islanders are led by rookie star John Tavares and team scoring leader Matt Moulson. Learn more...

Rita MenWeep, a member of the Peach Tartes burlesque troupe, presents a sexy stage version of the classic board game Clue. In Get a Clue, clues -- and skin -- are revealed as the story unfolds, eventually leading to the what, where and why of Mr. Body's murder. At the end, it's up to the audience to decide the outcome. Learn more...

This campy holiday comedy takes place in West Hollywood, where a struggling gay theater company is preparing its holiday show. Jim, the pot-smoking straight tech guy, offends the playwright, causing him to walk out and take his script with him. Now the crazy and drama-addicted team has just a few weeks to produce the "gayest Christmas pageant ever." Learn more...