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5 Things to Do This Week in New York City's Neighborhoods

By Margaret Kelly | December 14, 2014 8:24pm
 A week full of festive things to do. 
Get Out and Do This: December 15-18
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Monday, Dec. 15

Now that "Jingle Bells" has been in the air for weeks, it might be good time to treat yourself to a few new holiday songs by Broadway composers and lyricists, sung by Broadway vocalists. The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is presenting a free annual "Holiday Songbook" concert at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium. 6 p.m. Open admission, no reservations required. 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, Upper West Side.

Tuesday, December 16

Award-winning comic Dan St. Germain, the talent behind the Comedy Central animated web series "In Security," will join fellow humorists Brooks Wheelan, Jared Logan, Kevin Barnett, Jacqueline Novak, and Team Submarine for a festive Christmas Spooktacular at Union Hall. One evening only, guests must be 21 and older. Doors open at 7:30 and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. Arrive early for good seats. 702 Union St. at 5th Avenue, Park Slope. 

Wednesday, Dec. 17

There's no class like "Home for the Hollandaise," and you can't find it anywhere but Young Chefs Academy. Their seasonal class devoted to the beloved buttery sauce is designed for "senior chefs" ages 12 and up. They're also cooking up lots of other classes (many for younger kids); check here for details. 108-10 72nd Ave., Queens. 718-268-0343.

The tech geeks at Silicon Harlem are celebrating the season with a public party at MIST Harlem, a culinary and entertainment collaborative. All are welcome, but guests are asked to donate a new and unwrapped toy to benefit the Children's Aid Society. Registration is available here. 6 p.m. Silicon Harlem Winter Soiree and Toy Drive at MIST Harlem, 46 W. 116th St.

Thursday, Dec. 18

The halls are decked at St. Patrick's Cathedral; and for one evening only, St. Patrick's Cathedral Choir, The Young People's Chorus of New York City and the New York City Master Chorale will join in song to celebrate the season. Join the congregation for an evening of traditional and contemporary Christmas carols at the 35th Annual "A City Singing at Christmas." Guests are asked to arrive early to ensure seating.  7 p.m. Free and open to all. 460 Madison Ave., Manhattan.