Monday, December 28
Where: The Arsenal Gallery, 830 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
View a diverse selection of 50 holiday wreaths designed by fine artists, designers and other “spirited contributors.” Some wreaths include materials like Venetian blinds, surge protectors, Q-tips, steel and lost winter gloves.
► Remembering The Fulton Fish Market
Where: South Street Seaport, 207A Front St., Financial District
When: Noon to 6 p.m., through Jan. 10
Longtime Seaport artist Naima Rauam exhibits her water color paintings of scenes from the Seaport, commemorating 10 years since the market moved to The Bronx.
► Baking Workshop: Do You Want to Build a Snow Man?
Where: Pick Canary Desserts, 13-11 Jackson Ave., Long Island City
When: Monday, Dec. 28 and Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1 p.m.
Brush up on your seasonal baking skills during this two-day workshop with Pink Canary Desserts. The $50 class will show you how to make a snowman out of fondant, make a cupcake topper and to decorate snowflake and snowmen cookies. For ages 6 and up.
Where: Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St., Union Square
When: 3 p.m.
If someone got you a Nook for Christmas and you have no idea what to do with it, check out this event to learn.
Where: Bar Matchless, 557 Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint
When: 8:30 p.m.
Get your gag out before the New Year with Monday night comedy night hosted by Mike Denny, Michael Che, and Nimesh Patel who bring on some of the best comics from across the country.
Tuesday, December 29
Where: Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Learn about the winter survival techniques of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians through stories, games, crafts, and watching live animals up close. Tickets are $23. A snack will be provided. Space is limited. The program is for children ages 3, 4-5, and 6-7.
Where: Ottendorfer Library, 135 Second Ave., East Village
When: 4 p.m.
Minions — the yellow creatures from “Despicable Me” film franchise — get the star treatment in their own movie, which tells their origin story. The screening at the library is free.
Where: 99 Gansevoort St., Meatpacking District
When: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Whitney is usually closed on Tuesdays, but it will be open this Tuesday. Buy tickets in advance to skip the admission line when you arrive.
Wednesday, December 30
► Kids Can Play Dress Up and Tour the Met Opera
Where: Metropolitan Opera, Grand Tier, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, Upper West Side
When: 11 a.m.
Kids have the opportunity to see the backstage workings of the Metropolitan Opera before a performance of “The Barber of Seville.” They will learn about instruments from the orchestra, try on costumes backstage and see a demonstration from the lighting and set departments. Participants must have a ticket to the opera; tickets are half off for anyone under 18.
Thursday, December 31
► New Year’s Eve Burlesque Below the Bridges
Where: 68 Water St., DUMBO
When: 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Ring in the New Year with a special rendition of Burlesque Below the Bridges, starring Chris Harder, Madame Rosebud, Gigi Bonbon, Rosie 151, and aerialist Elizabeth Munn. Tickets run between $175 and $250 and include reserved seating, an open bar through midnight and all-night hors d’ouevres. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9:30 p.m.
► New Year’s Eve at Pioneer Works
Where: 159 Pioneer St., Red Hook
When: 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2016
Ditch the maddening crowds of Manhattan this New Year’s Eve and head to Pioneer Works’ massive converted warehouse in Red Hook for an evening with food trucks, cocktails, performance art, live music by Teachers and DJ sets from Holy Ghost! and DJ AKU. Tickets are priced at $106.49 to $159.24.
► Sing in the New Year with Karaoke in Red Hook
Where: Hope & Anchor, 347 Van Brunt St., Red Hook
When: 8 p.m.; Karaoke starts at 10 p.m.
Red Hook’s Hope & Anchor will be hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration and karaoke with Dropsy. Dinner will be served until 10 p.m. and there will be drink specials including champagne and cocktails throughout the evening.
► New Year’s Eve 5K Run in Prospect Park
Where: Start and finish at Prospect Park West and Ninth Street, Park Slope
When: Check in at 8 p.m., run at 11:15 p.m.
Free water, hot chocolate and Champagne will be available at the Brooklyn Road Runner’s 20th annual New Year’s Eve 5K run in Prospect Park. Enjoy fireworks after the run. The entry fee is $25 before Dec. 25, $35 after.
► BrownstoneJAZZ Swingin’ Inn Roarin’ New Year’s Eve
Where: Sankofa Aban Bed and Breakfast, 107 Macon St., Bed-Stuy
When: 8:30 p.m.
Ring in the new year with a jazz party ensemble at this brownstone bed and breakfast. The night kicks off with live music, food, dancing, champagne, and party favors, and the festivities continue with a 1930s jazz club scene. A traditional fish fry buffet is included during intermission. Tickets are $75.
► Treadwell Park’s New Year’s Eve Party
Where: Treadwell Park beer hall, 1125 First Ave., Upper East Side
When: 9 p.m.
Count down to 2016 at Treadwell Park with a free champagne toast and free party favors. Those who ring in the new year at Treadwell Park will have access to 20 draught beers and ciders, ping-pong tables and pinball machines as well as a large selection of food to choose from. A percentage of the proceeds will go toward the Robin Hood Foundation. Packages start at $19.
► New Year’s Fireworks in Prospect Park
Where: Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
When: 11 p.m.
Ring in 2016 with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, free hot chocolate and fireworks. The display will be visible from West Drive and along Prospect Park West between Ninth Street and Grand Army Plaza, according to the Prospect Park Alliance.
These listings were compiled by DNAinfo reporters: Camille Bautista, Gwynne Hogan, Nikhita Venugopal, Shaye Weaver, Irene Plagianos, Jeanmarie Evelly, Alexandra Leon, Leslie Albrecht, Emily Frost, Danielle Tcholakian, Carolina Pichardo, Noah Hurowitz, Lisha Arino, and Ewa Kern-Jedrychowska.
