New York Jewish Book Festival The day-long event will touch on themes of Jewish heritage including culture and history, modern life and literature, the Holocaust, food and cookbooks, and books for kids and families.There will be talks, panels and author signings. Sun., Dec.11, beginning at 10am, with programs running to 8:30pm. At the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Info here.
Native Art Market More than 30 award-winning American Indian artists offer handcrafted traditional and contemporary artworks at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3–4, 10 am–5 pm. The museum’s annual Native Art Market features works by Indigenous artists from the Western Hemisphere that include beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery and sculpture. More information here.
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The Nutcracker New York Theatre Ballet’s rendition of Tchaikovsky's ballet will be performer at in the Winter Garden in Brookfield Place (230 Vesey St.) on Fri., Dec. 2 at 7 pm, Sat., Dec. 3 at 1 pm and 7 pm, and Sun., Dec. 4 at 1 pm. It is set in a Art Nouveau-style circa 1907 with choreography by long-time New York Theatre Ballet choreographer, Keith Michael. Click here to register for free tickets. The ballet is offering mini-classes two hours before each performance for children ages 5-8. The classes, in the Winter Garden, are first come, first served. Photo: Brookfield Place
Ice Skating on Governors Island has returned to its 7,500-square-foot rink. Other attractions at Governors Island Winter Village include more than a dozen lawn games, sled and bike rentals, and seasonal food and drinks. The rink is open Thursday through Sunday and is free on Thursday. For reservations and information, click here. Photo: Sari Goodfriend
Boat Tour Free guided tours of the 1908 Lightship Ambrose, the first vessel to join the Seaport Museu
m’s fleet, are available Wednesday to Sunday, from 11am to 5pm. Visitors can tour the multiple decks of this National Historic Landmark and also see the living and working spaces once inhabited by sailors. Tours are led multiple times per day and last approximately 30 minutes. Advance reservations are recommended. Book your tickets here. Proof of vaccine required for all guests over age 5. Masks are required.
