January

Antiques
Antiquing is always a thrill in Manhattan, but never more so than during the winter antiques season which sees dozens of dealers from around the globe converge with their treasures on Manhattan. Even if you aren’t in the market for an antique, these shows make a really fascinating day out.

Antiques At The Armory
17th-20th century arts, paintings, prints, sculpture, quilts, textiles, jewellery, silver and porcelain are featured in the annual show.
Call 212-255-0020 for info.

Antiques At The Piers
American and European furnishings, porcelain, art glass, silver, and art work.
Call 212-255-0020 for info.

New York Antiques & Fine Art Fair – Park Avenue Armory (67th Street)
This is one of the finest shows in NY, you can find just about anything from ancient coins to 20th century posters. American, European and Asian arts, furniture, jewellery, maps, ephemerae, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and more.
Call 310-287-1896 for info.

Winter Antiques Show – Park Avenue Armory (7th Regiment)
The highlight of the Antiques Season, American, European, Asian, and British furniture, arts, jewellery, and silver.
Call 718-292-7392 for info.

Chinese News Year Celebrations
Chinese New Year is a really magically time and the city is awash with exciting activities for the whole family.

Chinese Lunar New Year Gala & Flower Market - FREE
Roosevelt Park celebrates CNY with an entire week of cultural events. Lots of booths, activities, food and flowers.
Call 212-431-0368 for info.

Chinatown Lunar New Year Flower Market
A family celebration of Chinese New Years includes art, crafts, musical performances, dance, and of course lots of booths, food and beautiful flowers.
Mulberry Street between Bayard & Worth Street
Call 718-243-0820 for info.

Radio City Music Hall’s Chinese New Year Global Gala
Authentic Chinese performers are featured in this cultural showcase.
Radio City Music Hall
Call 1-888-260-6221 for info.


College Baseball
College baseball starts in the impossibly cold dark days of January and continues on through June. Pick a team and head out to the ball game! Check with the school of game times and locations.

Army Black Knights
Columbia Lions
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
Fordham Rams
Hofstra Pride
Iona Gaels
Long Island Blackbirds
Marist Red Foxes
Monmouth Hawks
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers-Newark Scarlet Raiders
St. John's Red Storm
St. Peter's Peacocks
Seton Hall Pirates
Stony Brook Seawolves
Wagner Seahawks

Martin Luther King Jr Day Parade - FREE
The annual MLK Day Parade takes place on Martin Luther King Jr Day, starting at 1:00 pm beginning at 5th Avenue and 61st Street and continuing north to 86th Street.

New York National Boat Show
Yachts, speed boats, pleasure boats and everything for the boating enthusiast, the NY National Boat Show is the place to be if you are a boater or just dream of being one.
Jacob Javits Center (35th Street & 11th Ave)
Call 212-922-1212 for info and events

Restaurant Week
Two weeks in January and two weeks during the summer, restaurants throughout Manhattan open their doors and their reservations to the general public all at terrific discounts. This is a great time to taste cuisine that you might not normally try or see how the “other half” live at restaurants normally out of your price range comfort zone.


Special Camp Fair – Church of St Paul the Apostle
Learn about all of the children’s summer time options for parents of special needs children. This info fair is sponsored by Resources for Children with Special Needs.
Call 212-677-4650 for info.