Low Impact Strength and Cardio | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 8:30am-9:30am Creative and fun low impact workout fusing cardio and bodyweight strength exercises to get your heart pumping. Full body workout welcomes all fitness levels. Part of Shape Up NYC's free fitness programming across the city. Bring a mat and lock for your bag. Registration required through NYC Parks. Free | Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center, Bronx | nycgovparks.org

Yoga | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 12:15pm-1:15pm Open level class designed to awaken your mind, body and senses through controlled breathing, simple meditation, and specific bodily postures. Part of Shape Up NYC's free fitness programming. Bring a mat and lock for your bag (center doesn't allow bags in dance room except towel, water, phone). Registration required through NYC Parks. Free | St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Ave | nycgovparks.org

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park | Through March 1, 2026 | 8:00am-10:00pm | Kid Friendly Bryant Park transforms into winter wonderland featuring The Rink (NYC's only free-admission ice skating), The Lodge food hall with seasonal food and festive cocktails, and Holiday Shops by Urbanspace with 190+ vendors offering artisan gifts, crafts, and gourmet treats (through January 4). $5 skate rentals available. One of the largest rinks in the city with free skating performances throughout the season. Free admission, $5 skate rental | Bryant Park, 41st St & 6th Ave | bryantpark.org

Metropolitan Opera: Carmen | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 1:00pm Anita Rachvelishvili stars in Richard Eyre's fast-moving production of Bizet's tragic tale. Rising tenor Yonghoon Lee is Don José, Kate Royal is Micaëla, and Teddy Tahu Rhodes sings Escamillo. Michele Mariotti conducts in his Met debut. Additional performances January 20 and 23. One of opera's most beloved works featuring the iconic Habanera and Toreador Song. Tickets from $54 | Metropolitan Opera, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza | nyc.com

The History of the Brooklyn Bridge & Guided Walk | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 10:00am-11:45am | Kid Friendly Immerse yourself in the dramatic history and innovative design that forever changed Brooklyn. Interactive lesson on the bridge's history and engineering (10-11am indoors at Environmental Education Center, capacity 35), followed by guided walk onto the bridge ending at Brooklyn tower (11-11:45am). Come for the lesson, the walk, or both. Advanced registration strongly recommended but first-come, first-served. Free | Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center, 99 Plymouth St | brooklynbridgepark.org

Ice Skating at Roebling Rink | Through February 1, 2026 | Monday-Thursday 12pm-9pm, Friday-Sunday 10am-10pm | Kid Friendly Ice skate under the historic Brooklyn Bridge with iconic skyline views for an unforgettable winter adventure. Daily 2-hour sessions with 60-minute skate times starting from check-in. NYC residents can claim limited free tickets during select sessions (first-come, first-serve walk-up with valid ID). Stunning waterfront location in Brooklyn Bridge Park. $16 admission, $8 skate rental, $5 helmet rental | Roebling Rink, Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, Brooklyn Bridge Park | brooklynbridgepark.org

Zumba | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 9:00am-10:00am Fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. Routines feature aerobic fitness interval training with fast and slow rhythms that challenge both heart and muscles. Part of Shape Up NYC's free fitness programming. Fun music and easy-to-follow steps welcome all levels. Registration required through NYC Parks. Free | Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Ave | nycgovparks.org

Alice's Terracotta Garden | Through June 30, 2026 | 11:00am-3:00pm daily | Kid Friendly Outdoor museum exhibit featuring terracotta sculpture garden with antique architectural ornaments from Tottenville's Atlantic Terra Cotta Company. Unique collection chronicles turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles common in NYC and across the United States. Self-guided tour on the west side lawn of Biddle House. Beautiful waterfront park setting perfect for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts. Free | Conference House Park, H.H. Biddle House, 70 Satterlee St, Tottenville | nycgovparks.org

Are you looking to buy a primary residence or rental property in the NYC area? Do you want to co-purchase a larger unit with somebody else? I’m working on starting a local real estate buyers/investing club to do just that. If you are interested, fill out this short intake form: https://forms.gle/1VtAUDYiH4ubiAbR6

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