Things to Do in NYC, January 2025
The January 2025 edition of the Blankman List
The Blankman List is a monthly curated list of things to do in New York City. It showcases the full range of what there is to do, for residents and tourists alike.
I especially seek out artistic and cultural events like concerts, plays, and art exhibits, along with anything that is high-quality, notable, and/or free. There is at least one event for every day of January 2025, and no borough or event type is off limits.
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Disclaimer: before going anywhere, please confirm the date, time, location, cost, and description using the listed website. Any event is at risk of being rescheduled, relocated, sold out, at capacity, or canceled. Costs are rounded to the nearest dollar and may change. I try to vet quality and describe accurately, but I may misjudge. All views are my own.
Wednesday, January 1
Broadway musical based on the American women’s suffrage movement; 7 pm; final performance Jan 5
$99–$347
Music Box Theatre
239 W 45th St (Times Square, Manhattan)
Thursday, January 2
Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy at The Shed
Art exhibition of nearly-forgotten “carnival attractions” by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Sonia Delaunay, Keith Haring, and others; entry times between 12 & 7 pm; through Jan 5
$44–$109+
The Shed
545 W 30th St (Hudson Yards, Manhattan)
Tech, Startup, and Business Networking Mixer
Networking mixer for entrepreneurs, investors, and others in the startup community; 5–8 pm
$7–$10
Sour Mouse (menu includes $6–$13 drinks, $16 pizza, and games)
110 Delancey St (Lower East Side, Manhattan)
Friday, January 3
December Exhibitions at the National Arts Club
Exhibition featuring master landscapes, recent gifts to the arts organization, and solo exhibitions by John Scribner and Jermaine Amuquandoh; 9 am–3 pm; through Jan 3
Free
The National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park S (Gramercy Park, Manhattan)
Prepare and Distribute Halal Food
Distribute food at an outdoor pantry for the Council of Peoples Organization, which serves the South Asian community in New York City; 9:30 am–1 pm
Free
Council of Peoples Organization
1083 Coney Island Ave (Midwood, Brooklyn)
Saturday, January 4
Ukulele playing group for all skill levels, including beginning learners; 2–3:30 pm
Free (bring your own instrument, or ukulele provided)
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
40 W 20th St #1 (Flatiron District, Manhattan)
Happy hour specials on drinks, appetizers, and pizzas at an Italian restaurant and bar; 4–7 pm; Mon–Sat
Menu includes $5 negronis, $9–$12 drinks, and $10–$13 dishes
Trattoria One Fifth
1 5th Ave (Washington Square Park, Manhattan)
Sunday, January 5
Life Dances On: Robert Frank in Dialogue
Solo exhibition of Swiss American photographer and documentary filmmaker Robert Frank; 10:30 am–5:30 pm; through Jan 11
Museum admission is $30 adult / $17 student / $22 senior
Museum of Modern Art [MoMA], Floor 3
11 W 53rd St (Midtown, Manhattan)
Monday, January 6
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic
LGBTQIA+ pride night at a regular season NBA [National Basketball Association] game; 7:30 pm (6:30 pm doors)
$139–$600+
Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Midtown, Manhattan)
Tuesday, January 7
Screening of the 2024 Czech fantasy film by avant-garde director Viktor Tauš about a girl abandoned in totalitarian Czechoslovakia, followed by a Q&A with its creators; 7–9 pm (6:30 pm doors); Jan 7 & 10
Free
Bohemian National Hall
321 E 73rd St (Upper East Side, Manhattan)
East Village Wordsmiths Literary Salon
Salon for writers of prose, poetry, memoir, or song to perform original works; 8–9:30 pm; once per month
Free
Book Club Bar
197 E 3rd St (East Village, Manhattan)