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Thursday Dec. 19, 2024

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Noon – 6 pm

Past as Prologue: A Historical Acknowledgment, Part I of II

Art
Free

National Academy of DesignChelsea

Noon – 6 pm

Holidays on Atlantic Avenue

Ages: 8 and under
Christmas
Family
Free

Atlantic Avenue (Fourth Avenue to Hicks Street)Brooklyn

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Family
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

3 – 5 pm

Movie Club: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Film

Van Cortlandt LibraryBronx

3:30 – 5:30 pm

Junior Naturalist: Winter Science Sampler

Ages: 5 – 12
Environment
Family
Free

Idlewild Environmental CenterSpringfield Gardens

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Game Hour @ Sheepshead Bay Library

Ages: 5 – 12
Family
Free
Games

Brooklyn Public Library Sheepshead BayBrooklyn

Free Paint Watercolors

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Family
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

FEED – MERRY BREW

4 – 7 pm

🍺 Merry Brews: A Festive Winter Beer Tasting

Astoria Beer DepotAstoria

Chess picture

4 – 5 pm

Chess with Vladimir Mazo

Ages: All
Family
Free
Games

Brooklyn Public Library Sheepshead BayBrooklyn

4:30 – 5:30 pm

Holiday Show with Mitch Matlock

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

Queens Public Library at Baisley ParkJamaica

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4:30 – 6 pm

6:30 – 8 pm

Winter Solstice Wishes

Ages: All
Art
Community
Family

Wave HillThe Bronx

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5 – 8 pm

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Family
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

7 – 8 pm

Lyons Recreation Center Hula Hooping

Ages: 13 and up
Family
Free

Lyons Pool Recreation CenterStaten Island

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7 pm

Young People’s Chorus of NYC Performs at St. Patrick’s Cathedral’s 45th Annual “A City Singing at Christmas” Concert

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

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8 – 11:30 pm

DRAG BINGO IN PARK SLOPE

Rullo’sBrooklyn

8 – 9:30 pm

The Letdown

Free

HalyardsBrooklyn

Mark Normand On stage copy

8 – 9:30 pm

“Easy Money”: Free Comedy Every Thursday @ Rodney’s Comedy Club (UES)

Comedy
Free

Rodney’s Comedy ClubUpper East Side

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