I often feel January is such a drag — the holidays are officially over and the winter weather is in full swing. Some of you might have had a week or two off from work, and have been dreading coming back to reality. Others might feel that post-holidays smug hitting hard.
No matter what your situation is, we can all use a boost of energy to get through this month. Let’s be real, as much as you might want to stay in every weekend from now until spring; you’re going to regret it later.
Surprisingly, there is a handful of events happening this month, from concerts to festivals to attractions. Get your day-planners out, because you won’t want to miss these events!
See Also: This Is Why New Year’s Eve in New York City Is the Absolute Best
Winter Jazzfest
January 4-12, 2019
Various Venues in Lower Manhattan
Tickets & More Info
More than 100 groups will perform at this festival this year. Even though the festival has already begun, you can still get tickets to individual shows and to the two-day jazz marathon, which closes Jazzfest. Like past years, this year’s fest continues to stand with movements including #metoo and #blacklivesmatter in its active support of social and racial justice, gender equality, and immigrant rights.
Sober Curious (Book Talk)
January 9, 2019
92nd Street Y (Upper East Side)
Tickets
Drawing on material from her new book, Ruby Warrington will demonstrate how alcohol is a weak imitation of the joy, inspiration, confidence, connection, and overall sense of aliveness. In reality, these feelings can only be generated from within. She will also offer a tantalizing glimpse of the well-being and spiritual resilience that awaits us all on the other side of alcohol.
Seek Treatment (Comedy Show)
January 11, 2019
The Bell House (Gowanus, Brooklyn)
Tickets
On their delectable podcast Seek Treatment, alt-comedy paragons Catherine Cohen and Pat Regan go in on the quirks of sex DMs, open relationships and stalker-level crushes. For this live special at the Bell House, count on the iconic duo—each mesmerizing in their own right—to take on all manner of insane topics with the help of NYC’s best performers.
No Pants Subway Rides
January 13, 2019
Various Meeting Points
Meets at 3 pm
Ever since Improv Everywhere’s Charlie Todd created this silly prank event back in 2002, it has grown exponentially. Dressed in winter clothes– minus their pants—the straphangers share the same goal: to confuse bystanders. The event had only 150 participants in its first year, but now the prank is an international sensation with over 25 countries involved. Be sure to wear your best underwear for this!
The Good Dog Show: A Dog-Friendly Comedy Show
January 17, 2019
DSK’s Haus on Hanson (Brooklyn)
Tickets
Have you ever wished you could bring your dog to a comedy show? Well, now is your chance! This comedy show will feature an excellent lineup. Katie Hannigan, Myq Kaplan, Seaton Smith, Laura Merli, and host Jonathan Zeller are sure to get tails wagging.
Brooklyn Tribute to MLK
January 21, 2019
Brooklyn Academy of Music {Boerum Hill)
More Info
For its 33rd annual MLK Day celebration, BAM presents a full day of events, including live music performances from Oddisee and the Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, a film screening and a speech from #MeToo founder, Tarana Burke.
Holiday Train Show
Ends January 21, 2019
New York Botanical Garden
Just because the holidays are over, it doesn’t mean the celebration should come to an abrupt stop! The garden lights up with its collection of trains that chug along a nearly half-mile track by 150 miniature NYC landmarks like the Empire State Building and Radio City Music Hall, all made of natural materials such as leaves, twigs, bark, and berries.
Justin Timberlake at MSG
January 31, 2019
Madison Square Garden
Tickets
JT’s The Man of the Woods tour has been rescheduled from October. If you’re nostalgic about the ‘NSYNC and Justin Timberlake’s solo days, then you better get your tickets NOW!
Winter Bargains and Discounts
Broadway Week, Restaurant Week and Must See (Attractions) Week are all at the same time! Tickets and Reservations all open on January 9th for these three major events.
- Broadway Week – January 21-February 10, 2019 — 2-for-1 tickets to Broadway shows.
- Winter Restaurant Week – January 21-February 8, 2019 — $42 three-course dinners at top restaurants.
- Must-See Week – January 21-February 10, 2019 – 2-for-1 tickets to major NYC attractions.
