MANHATTAN
Underground Manhattan: NYC Subway History Tour | Friday, January 10, 2026 | 11:00am-1:30pm Led by transit expert Gary Dennis, explore the history of NYC's 1904 subway system from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall Station to Times Square. The Tour includes overview of 1800s NYC transportation, the Great Blizzard of 1888 catalyst, art and architecture in stations, plus a glimpse of closed Old City Hall Station from the 6 train. Bring MetroCard/OMNY, water, snacks, comfortable shoes. No bathroom at start location. Tour concludes at Times Square. $39.98 | Municipal Building Subway Entrance, 1 Centre St | eventbrite.com
MainStage Concert: The People That Inspire Us | Friday, January 10, 2026 | 7:30pm-9:00pm Human connections breathe life into great music. Program features Valerie Coleman's rhythmic "Revelry," Clara Schumann's Piano Trio in G minor, and Louise Farrenc's rarely heard Nonet combining strings and winds. Approximately 1 hour, no intermission. Reception follows. Tickets required | Our Saviour's Atonement Lutheran Church, 178 Bennett Ave, Washington Heights | nomaanyc.org
Wild Women Walks: Sweet Treats | Saturday, January 25, 2026 | 11:00am-3:00pm Intentional 4-hour walking journey through Manhattan featuring princess cake, ceremonial matcha, and curated café stops designed for connection and presence. Enjoy a ritualized walk at comfortable pace stopping at four thoughtfully chosen cafés. Route flows from Upper East Side through Midtown into the East Village. Bring comfortable shoes, open heart, appetite for sweetness. $21.05 | Meeting point: West Village (details sent after registration) | eventbrite.com
BROOKLYN
Monet and Venice Exhibition | Through February 1, 2026 | 11:00am-6:00pm | Kid Friendly State's largest Monet exhibit in 25+ years and first spotlight on his Venice pieces since 1912. Over 100 works including 19 original Monet paintings capturing the lagoon city's "magnificent churches and mysterious palaces dissolving in shimmering atmosphere." Features Brooklyn's own Palazzo Ducale (acquired 1920). These luminous Venice paintings were the last new pieces publicly shown in Monet's lifetime. $30 adults, $21 students/seniors | Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway | brooklynmuseum.org
Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings | Friday, January 10, 2026 | 6:30pm String quartet performs Bridgerton favorites in the intimate glow of thousands of flameless candles at historic St. Ann's. The series transforms beloved TV scores into radiant new experiences in stunning Gothic Revival setting. Additional performances throughout January. $63 | St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, Brooklyn Heights | feverup.com
QUEENS
Second Sunday Castle Tours | Sunday, January 11, 2026 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | Kid Friendly Guided tours of The Castle, one of NYC's finest surviving examples of Gothic Revival castellated architecture. Completed in 1887 as Officers' Mess Hall and Club for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Two 45-minute tours offered at 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Explore this Fort Totten architectural treasure and learn its fascinating military history. Reservations required. Free | The Castle, Fort Totten, Bayside | nycgovparks.org
THE BRONX
Winter Birding at Wave Hill | Sunday, January 11, 2026 | 9:30am-11:00am | Kid Friendly Explore Wave Hill's tranquil gardens and woodlands with birding guide Haley Scott to observe winter birds in their habitat. The Hudson River Valley hosts impressive bird diversity even in winter months. Binoculars and walking sticks available to borrow. Ages 10+ welcome with adult. Mixed-material pathways with varying elevations at slow to moderate pace. Free with admission | Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave | wavehill.org/calendar/winter-birding-1-11
Warming Winter Yoga | Sunday, January 11, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm Yoga returns to majestic Armor Hall surrounded by panoramic views of the Conifer Slope and winter garden. Gentle beginner-level flow inspired by frosty winter weather can be modified for all levels. Runs Sundays in January and February (no class February 15). Advance registration encouraged online or call 718.549.3200 x251. Day-of registration based on availability. $25 including grounds admission | Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave | nycgovparks.org
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