Here are a few upcoming holiday celebrations, performances and events to help you plan your time in New York City. 

NOVEMBER 2009

4th – 8th: New York Comedy Festival 
         Laugh the night away as The New York Comedy Festival kicks into high gear with top comedians performing
         at venues around midtown.

8th – January 25th: Bauhaus Exhibition at MoMA
         Experience modern art at its finest with the new Bauhaus exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art on 53rd
         Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue.

13th – December 30th: Radio City Christmas Spectacular
         The world-famous Rockettes are back with their annual Christmas Spectacular, performing show-stopping
         favorites coupled with awe-inspiring choreography at Radio City.

25th: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
         Celebrate Thanksgiving the New York City way with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  The parade
         begins at 9:00AM at 77th Street at Central Park West and ends in Herald Square.

27th: Black Friday Shopping
         Shop till you drop as Black Friday deals are showcased in stores and boutiques along 5th Avenue
         and throughout the city.

DECEMBER 2009

1st – 31st: New York City Ballet's Nutcracker 
         Experience a true holiday classic with New York City Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker. Playing all
         month at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

1st - 31st: Holiday Shopping
         Even window shopping is magical during the holiday season. Take stroll down Fifth Avenue and marvel
         at the colorful displays. Pop inside for some of the year’s best deals.

2nd - Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 
         Join spectators from all over the world at the 77th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony from
         7-9 p.m. The annual event is televised and features musical performances from a variety of popular
         artists and the Radio City Rockettes. Rockefeller Center is located in the center of the complex between
         47th and 50th Streets and 5th and 7th Avenues.

12-24th (select dates): Salvation Army Performances at ‘21’
         Sing along to your favorite Christmas carols and Holiday tunes with the Salvation Army Chorale while
         savoring a menu of ‘21’ classics and seasonal fare. Read more >>

31st: New Year's Eve at ‘21’
         Break out the bubbly and ring in 2010 in style. Join us as we celebrate our 80th birthday and welcome
         2010 with exceptional food and good cheer. Read more >>