NYC January Events, Activities and Things to Do Calendar
Happy New Year! New York City Events January 2018 include huge savings with Broadway Week, Hotel Week and Restaurant Week. As usual, you can see icons like Billy Joel and Jerry Seinfeld, as well as Twenty One Pilots and Eric Church.
Special January events include Martin Luther King Jr. Day, New York National Boat Show, and the Annual Winter Antiques Show. Please check sightseeing and holiday hours for New Years Day (January 1st) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 15, 2018).
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New York City Hotel Week 2018 – Rooms from $100
Hotel Week New York City, January 5–15, 2018, is a GREAT time to save big on hotel rooms which usually go for $500 or more per night. Combine Hotel Week with Broadway Week, Restaurant Week, and huge shopping sales, and you can truly experience the BEST of NYC at a fraction of the usual cost!
Our top "Bang for Your Buck" picks include:
- Hotel 50 Bowery – Chinatown – opened in 2017 – awesome 21st floor rooftop, the Crown
- Library Hotel – Midtown East – cool, themed hotel rooms, great location
- Gansevoort Park Avenue – Gramercy, great value, very hip hotel
Read all about: Hotel Week New York City
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NYC Concerts Shows January 2018
- Billy Joel – January 11, 2018; MSG
- The Killers – Jan 12, 2018; MSG
- Shakira – Jan 18, 2018; MSG
- Jerry Seinfeld – TBD?; Beacon Theatre
- Metroplitan Opera @ Lincoln Center – Sept-May
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Skip the Line and Do NYC VIP Style
Do you know how many attractions and tours let you skip (most) of the lines and be treated like a VIP? Save HOURS on your NYC Vacation.
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Fun Things to do in New York in Winter
There are so many things to do in New York in Winter, making it one of the BEST times to visit NYC. Yes, the weather can be cold and wet, so it is a risk. However, there are two huge payoffs, depending on a pre-or post holidays visit. Some of our favorite picks are:
- A Night at the Museum - Sleep over at the Museum of Natural History just like the movie!
- NYC Helicopter Tours - beat the cold weather and see the absolute best NYC views!
- New York City Museums - take in a new exhibit, film or revisit one of your old favorites
See All: Fun Things to do in New York in Winter
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NYC January Sports
Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC! Winter is the perfect time to head indoors and catch the Knicks, Nets, Rangers and Islanders leave it on all the court or ice!
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January Things to do with Kids in New York
January is chock-full of things to do with Kids in NYC!
- Sleep Over at the Museum of Natural History
- Ice Skating in New York City
- Disney on Ice NYC – Reach for the Stars
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
- Catch the end of the Rock Center Christmas Tree (Jan 7), Rockettes @ Radio City – (Jan 1) or the Holiday Train Show (Jan 15)
Disney Reach for the Stars:
- January 4-7, 2018, Prudential Center (NJ)
- January 10-14, 2018, Nassau Coliseum
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A Night at the Museum
Jan 5, 13, 27; Feb 2; Mar 23; Apr 27, May 4, 11, 19 - 2018
Sleep Over at the Museum of Natural History
Just a few times per year, the Museum of Natural History lets you sleep over!!!! And yes, it's just like the movie! Evening and morning snacks, cots to sleep on, a flashlight fossil fact-finding mission, live animals, private museum tours and more.
This is an authentic NYC experience you and the kids can't miss! Ages 6 - 13, + an accompanying guardian.
Discount Tickets: A Night at the Museum
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New York City Nightlife
How do you make the most of your time in the city that never sleeps?? Some of the best 'only in NYC' nightlife experiences include skyline views, dinner cruises, Museums and attractions open late til 2am, rooftops, night tours, comedy clubs and more. Some of our top NYC Nightlife picks:
- NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour - guaranteed access to exclusive nighttime hot spots as you sip cocktails under the sky
- Queen of The Ride - NYC's favorite Bus Tour in 2017! Outrageously fun bus tour combining comedy, live street performances, an over-the-top drag host and sightseeing
- Spirit of New York Dinner Cruise - family-friendly with the wait staff singing popular tunes and an after dinner DJ
- Broadway Comedy Club - laugh out loud all night long
See all our Top Picks: New York City Nightlife
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Get Your January New York City Discount Pass
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Popular New York City Tours and Activities
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More New York City Events January 2018
Ongoing January Events:
- Rock Center Christmas Tree (Jan 7)
- Rockettes @ Radio City – (Jan 1)
- Ice Skating in New York City
- Holiday Train Show (Jan 15)
More January Events:
- Central Park Winter Jam –
NYC’s Ultimate Snow Day, Saturday, 2018 TDB, 11-3pm
www.nycgovparks.org - Outsider Art Fair – January 18–21, 2018
- NYT Travel Show – January 26 – 28, 2018 | Jacob Javits Center, NYC
- 20at20 – TBD
- NYC Attractions Week – 2018 TBD. 2017 Info – The first-ever NYC Attractions Week is now on sale with 2-for-1 admission to select NYC attractions, tours, cultural organizations, museums and performing arts.
- Chinese New Year (Feb 2018)
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January Broadway Show Picks
Check out our newest Broadway Shows and top NYC Insider Picks for January!
Meteor Shower Broadway Comedy – Amy Schumer, Laura Benanti, Jeremy Shamos, Keegan-Michael Key
Set in the Ojai, California home of Corky (Schumer) and Norm (Tudyk), the play revolves around a strange dinner party with guests Laura (Benanti) and Gerald (Key). The two couples quickly descend into psychological warfare a la Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? as the titular disturbance causes giant rocks to start falling above them. Through Jan 21, 2018. Written by Steve Martin.
Springsteen on Broadway - Starring (duh) Bruce Springsteen!
Bruce Springsteen made his Broadway debut Fall 2017 with “Springsteen on Broadway,” a solo show at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Springsteen performs five shows a week, through at least December 15, 2018.
Waitress Broadway Musical – Starrring Jason Mraz and Sara Barreilles Jan 16-28, 2018 Only
Follow Jenna, a waitress at a small-town diner that finds herself pregnant and in an unhappy marriage. She deals with her sadness by baking her emotions into her famous pies. Music by Sara Barreilles.
SpongeBob SquarePants Broadway Musical
Be there when SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe – until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage and the power of optimism really can save the world. Opens Dec 4, 2017.
Dear Evan Hansen – 2017 Tony Award Winner
A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Ages 12+
Full List of Broadway Shows and Discount Broadway Tickets
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Celebrities on Broadway
- Springsteen on Broadway - (to December 15, 2018)
- The Boys in the Band - Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer & Andrew Rannells (Apr 30 - Aug 12, 2018)
- Hello, Dolly! - Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce (July 17 - August 25)
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Madame Tussauds Ghostbusters Experience
From the eerie underground tracks of the NYC subway to the basement of a haunted mansion to Ghostbusters Headquarters to the streets of Times Square, brace yourself for several spooks and even catch a ride on Ecto-2. The Ghostbusters Experience is a multi-layered and sensory environment immersing you into a fantastical and spirited world, inspired by the 2016 film.
- Tickets: Ghostbusters at Madame Tussauds
- More Info: Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
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Lincoln Center - Opera, Ballet, NY Philharmonic, Jazz, Broadway
You really haven't been to NYC until you experience THE beating heart of our Arts & Culture scene, Lincoln Center, home to the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, NYC Ballet, Julliard School, Broadway and so much more. See what NYC's (always amazing) classic cultural scene has to offer while you are here.
- Metropolitan Opera - Sept - May
- NYC Ballet - September - May; (Fall, Nutcracker, Winter, Spring)
- NY Philharmonic - Sept to June
- Jazz at Lincoln Center - all year
More: Lincoln Center Venue Guide
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Jacuzzi Hotels NYC in Room
Jacuzzi Hotels NYC in room offer travelers a wonderful way to relax and connect after a long day of walking around NYC. Our top picks for in room jacuzzi spa tubs include:
- The Muse New York - spa suite with a jacuzzi tub (photo)
- Hotel Metro - ask for an "Executive Jacuzzi Room"
- YOTEL at Times Square West - ask for the "The First King Terrace cabin"
See More: Jacuzzi Hotels NYC in Room
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BroadwayCon
January 26-28, 2018
Jacob Javits Center
BroadwayCon is a 3 day expo/exhibition in NYC where fans can meet and interact with their favorite Broadway stars. BroadwayCon brings you through the stage door to be part of the excitement that happens onstage and behind-the-scenes. There are feature panels, performances, interviews, workshops, singalongs, and more, all packed into an epic three-day weekend. BroadwayCon is where fans come together to celebrate their passions and revel in the magic that is the theatre. 2018 panels include: Come From Away, SpongBob Squarepants, The Band’s Visit and more.
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Hotels Near NYC Javits Center
Coming to town for the Boat Show, Comic Con, Motorcycle Show, NYT Travel Show, BroadwayCon, International Toy Fair, Restaurant and Food, The Auto Show, Chocolate Show or any one of dozens of fashion, technology or other industry shows? If your goal is to work hard, play harder, you'll definitely want to stay as close to the Javits Center as possible. Here are our top picks for Hotels Near NYC Javits Center.
- Ink48 Hotel - about 10 blocks from Javits Center, right next to the Intrepid Museum and my ALL time favorite rooftop! (photo)
- Magnuson Convention Center Hotel - the closest hotel to the JC, less than a block away. Small, clean rooms, geared towards convention exhibitors and attendees.
- Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel - new "digitally enhanced" hotel in Garment District, 15 min walk to JC, modern, though modest.
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New York National Boat Show
January 24-28, 2018
Jacob Javits Center
11th Avenue at 35th Street
Boating and fishing enthusiasts start their season at the New York National Boat Show. With its 100+ year history, this show is THE place to see the latest and greatest in boating, yachts, cruisers, bass and pontoon boats, canoes and kayaks and fishing boats.
Adults (16 and older): $12, 15 and younger: FREE when accompanied by an adult. More info: New York National Boat Show.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 15, 2018
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a national holiday with all public schools, post offices, and government buildings closed. There are many ways to celebrate the great life of this inspirational man, including: Martin Luther King Weekend in Harlem, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Anti-Hunger Serve-a-thon and often, a Central Park Seneca Village Tour.
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New York City Broadway Week Winter 2018
January 16 – February 4, 2018
Tickets on Sale Jan 5th.
Get two-for-one tickets to some of the City’s hottest Broadway shows including (shows coming soon). Check out New York City Broadway Week and get your FREE tickets using code BWAYWK.
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NYC Winter Restaurant Week
Tao Restaurant, Midtown, New York City
January 22 – February 9, 2018; Res open Jan 8th
A three-course dinner at the best restaurants in New York for $42? Sign me up! One of my favorite times of the year. I love a good bargain almost as much as I love good food. It almost feels like you’re stealing..only you’re not.
Read more on Restaurant Week New York City.
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Annual Winter Antiques Show
January 19-28, 2018
Park Avenue Armory (Park Ave & 67th St)
The most prestigious antiques show in America, featuring the “best of the best” from antiquities through the 1960s. Curators, established collectors, dealers, design professionals and first-time buyers can view and purchase pieces showcased by over 70 exhibitors.
More Info: winterantiquesshow.com
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Rangers MSG Schedule
Get your New York Rangers tickets and schedule to see our NY hockey team live in action at Madison Square Garden. With our All-Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, the NY Rangers bring us some serious hockey action. Entering their 91st season, the Rangers have built their reputation on pride, passion, tradition and truly die-hard fans. Their games are the easiest sporting events in NYC to attend, right in Midtown Manhattan, a block from the Empire State Building.
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NY Rangers Schedule – Home Games January 2018
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Knicks MSG Schedule
The NY Knicks, in their 71st Season, have a great roster, so come join our NY basketball team live in action at Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” As a general rule (with plenty of exceptions), basketball games @ MSG take place
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NY Knicks Schedule – Home Games January 2018
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Brooklyn Nets Schedule
The Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center is a true NYC experience. They offer classic Brooklyn foods like Nathan’s hot dogs and Juniors’ cheesecake, and have Jay-Z as a part owner! Jay-Z’s 40/40 club in the luxury sections of Barclays center serves drinks until 2am. With 2,000 seats at Barclay’s Center costing $25 or less, professional basketball is now available to everyone! See Brooklyn’s newest team bring it New York style and check our insider guide to Brooklyn Nets Tickets, Schedule and Directions!
Brooklyn Nets Schedule – Home Games January 2018
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Things to Do in NYC by Month
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