Monday, Dec. 21
► Screening of Josephine Baker’s Zou-Zou
Where: Macomb’s Bridge Library, 2650 Seventh Ave., Central Harlem
When: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A rare opportunity to see the 1934 French film Zou-Zou which stars Josephine Baker as a performer in a traveling circus who has to perform in order to raise money for a defense lawyer after the man she loves has been accused of murder.
Where: The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
When: 6:30 p.m.
Hear a DJ set by Xavier Auza and enjoy an open vodka and wine bar, latkes, sweet treats and tasty noshes all night as well as guided tours of the Museum's current exhibition, “Unorthodox.” Tickets are $55.
► The Many Sounds of Christmas
Where: St. Peter’s Church, 22 Barclay St., Financial District
When: 7 p.m.
A beautiful collection of holiday songs, sung in a historic church, the evening features vocal ensemble The Salvatones, string ensemble New York Virtuosi and organist Steven Fraser, all under the direction of Daniel Brondel, the associate director of music and organist at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at door.
Where: Stuyvesant Gardens Community Center, 214 Stuyvesant Ave., Bed-Stuy
When: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wave your flags and dance your way to fitness at this free Soca workout class. Learn choreography and build stamina with different styles of Afro-Caribbean movement.
► National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Trivia
Where: Chelsea Grill, 675 9th Ave., Hell's Kitchen
When: 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Chelsea Grill in Hell’s Kitchen is hosting a night of “good old-fashioned family Christmas” National Lampoon trivia just in time for the holidays. The trivia night is on Monday, so you have the weekend to rewatch the movie and brush up on film facts.
Tuesday, Dec. 22
► Winter Wonderland While School’s Out
Where: Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St., Upper West Side
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Thursday, Dec. 31
Design your own holiday decorations, window displays and ornaments or costumes inspired by the Radio City Rockettes.
► Check Out An Art Gallery Plastered With 7,000 Fried Eggs
Where: Kate Werble Gallery, 83 Vandam St., Hudson Square
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Long Island City-based artist Christopher Chiappa’s “Livestrong” show at Kate Werble Gallery fills the space with 7,000 incredibly realistic-looking handmade fried eggs. Worth a visit. (The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday but is closed this Friday and Saturday for the holidays.)
► Hip Hop: Queens Hip Hop Legend Darryl “DMC” McDaniels
Where: Queens Library, Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica
When: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Famed DJ and hip-hop pioneer Ralph McDaniels will host a discussion with legendary Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, one of the founding members of Run-D.M.C., who will talk about his musical life, career and his new venture into the world of comic books. This event will be streaming live to Queens Library in South Hollis. To register, call 718-990-0778 or go here.
► Holiday Party and The Reach Your Potential Movement Kickoff
Where: The Armory, 216 Fort Washington Ave., Washington Heights
When: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Meet youth advocates from the Growth and Development Services’ “Work, Learn and Grow” program, while also learning more about The Reach Your Potential (YRP) Movement, which is a grassroots campaign to recruit new community members for the GDS Advisory Council.
► Anonymous 4: The Final Concert
Where: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
When: 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
The all-female a cappella group Anonymous 4 is holding its very last concert — after 30 years of touring around the world — at the Met’s Christmas Tree in its Medieval Sculpture Hall. Tickets, which include museum admission, must be reserved. Call 212-570-3949 to ask about ticket availability.
Where: This N’ That Bar, 108 N. 6th St., Williamsburg
When: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Get saucy while you draw drag queens and kings, muscle boys and burlesque dancers and other weekly models. Bring your own paper and material of choice.
Wednesday, Dec. 23
► Noontime Caroling at Church of the Covenant
Where: Church of the Covenant, 310 E. 42nd St., Midtown East
When: Noon to 1 p.m.
Get in the Christmas spirit and get your vocal chords buzzing with some good old-fashioned caroling.
► Hidden in Plain Sight: Portraits of Hunger in NYC
Where: Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St., Brooklyn Heights
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Take in a series of compelling images from photographer Joey O’Loughlin who spent more than two years documenting Food Bank For New York agency members throughout the city. The exhibit will be on display till Nov. 2016.
Thursday, Dec. 24
► Lower East Side Hot Cider Walking Tour
Where: Museum at Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge St., Lower East Side
When: 1 p.m.
The tour will show participants local landmarks, take them to area merchants for treats and discuss the history of the Eldridge Street Synagogue — all with a warm cup of cider. The tour is $25 per person and includes entry into the museum.
These listings were compiled by DNAinfo's reporters: Camille Bautista, Gwynne Hogan, Nikhita Venugopal, Shaye Weaver, Irene Plagianos, Gustavo Solis, Maya Rajamani, Emily Frost, Danielle Tcholakian, Carolina Pichardo, Noah Hurowitz, Lisha Arino, and Ewa Kern-Jedrychowska.
