The Rink at Manhattan West is
open to the public at Manhattan
West Plaza through the
winter season. The rink is open
weekdays from 2:00 p.m. to
9:15 p.m. and weekends/holidays
from 10:00 a.m. to 10:15
p.m. Families can skate with
Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
Dec. 12 and 19 and enjoy two
solo performances from Santa.
Tickets start at $20.
Visit CITROVIA Interactive
installation: Citrovia is an
interactive, outdoor installation
that transports visitors to a citrus
garden. Citrovia features thousands
of oversized, hand-painted
lemons, leaves and trees and
billowing fabric clouds that can
mimic sunrise and sunset. The
installation includes augmented
reality experiences and games.
Free. Manhattan West 435 W
31st St. New York, NY 10001.
MONDAY, DEC. 13
Visit The Stone Age: This
premier immersive and educational
cannabis-inspired art
experience in New York City
takes visitors on a multi-faceted,
sensorial journey exploring the
‘states of being’ through one-ofa
kind installations. Guests will
learn how cannabis is a part of
our human experience through
exploring the unique connections
between plant medicine,
creativity, awareness and more.
The exhibit includes art from
system-impacted individuals
and is selling original pieces
with 100% of proceeds going
back to the artists. Additionally,
The Stone Age works with The
Last Prisoner Project to bring
awareness to their efforts. Ticket
prices and times vary. Visit:
https://thestoneagenyc.com/
for more information. Location:
607 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10011.
Enjoy breakfast at Marathi:
This Greek bistro Chef Nicholas
Poulmentis entertains with
a Greek Yogurt Parfait ($14);
Junior’s Omelet with feta, and
Greek sausage ($24); and a Greek
Egg Sandwich of scrambled
eggs, loukaniko, and feta cheese
($19) to name a few dishes. View
the full menu at: https://www.
marathinyc.com/menus/#brunchcopy
Marathi is open daily from
8 a.m. 200 Church Street, New
York, NY 10013
TUESDAY, DEC. 14
Visit Hyperglow 2.0. art
installation: Artist Perry Flash
CALENDAR
Fong uses abstract geometry,
vibrant color and fl owing composition,
to immerse viewers
in a dynamic experience that is
both uplifting and peaceful. The
artwork is inspired by the many
different sights and landscapes
in New York City and aims to
illustrate the vibrant cultures
and endless possibilities the city
presents. Free. Open through
June 2022. Outside The Eugene,
435 W 31st St, New York, NY
10001.
Toy Vault, A Hands on
Giving Experience at
CAMP:Visit any CAMP store
this holiday season to experience
the interactive Toy Vault,
a hands-on giving experience
where families can donate toys
to children in need. Kids can
climb on and in the vault inside
the CAMP 5th avenue store.
The vault includes a Mad Lib
Random Act of Kindness Generator,
a Plinko Board or Giant
Puzzle all designed to show
kids ways to share with their
community.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15
Enjoy a sandwich at Cutlets
Sandwich Co.: Cutlets
Sandwich Co. just opened its
newest location in the East
Village at 99 3rd Avenue (and
13th Street). This modern deli
concept from Richard Zaro,
inspired by the hometown delis
native to the tri-state suburban
area, fi rst launched as deliveryonly
in July of 2020 and has
since expanded to different
locations across the city. Open
everyday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. East
Village location: 99 3rd Avenue,
New York, NY 10003
Visit the big red ‘Giving Machines’:
Located at 1 Rockefeller
Plaza (next to the Free People
store at 49th and Rockefeller),
shoppers can purchase items
sponsored by international and
local charities for donation
from three large red vending
machines, called “Giving
Machines”. With a credit card
and the push of a button, people
can select to donate one of more
than 30 items ranging from $5
to $250.
THURSDAY, DEC. 16
Enjoy Chicago-Style Tavern
Pizza in NYC at Emmett’s
on Grove: Emmett’s on Grove
is offering a more expansive
space and menu with classic Italian
American favorites. The new
Clockwise from top left: The interactive toy vault at CAMP
helps donate to kids in need (see Dec. 14). Grab a great turkey
pesto sandwich at Cutlets Sandwich Co. (see Dec. 15).
Enjoy the season at the Bryant Park Winter Village.
menu will offer Italian-American
favorites such as spaghetti and
meatballs and housemade foccacia
with burrata, as well as other
Chicago staples like baby back
ribs, slow cooked and mopped
with an in-house sauce served
with pickles and a choice of side.
Hours vary. 39 Grove St, New
York, NY 10014.
“A Midwinter Night’s
Dream” holiday installation:
PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown
returns for the unveiling
of their yearly holiday installation,
Midwinter Nights’ Dream.
The popular all-season midtown
rooftop will be transformed into
a whimsical dreamland of lush
greenery, rich emerald and gold
tones, 10,000 twinkling lights
illuminating the space, fl orals
galore, fuzzy throw blankets
and an ascending series of
tiered red, purple and gold
fl orals throughout the space.
Seasonal food and beverage offerings
will be available. Hours
vary. 210 W 55th St, New York,
NY 10019
FRIDAY, DEC. 17
Visit Bloomingdale’s holiday
windows: Bloomingdale’s 59th
Street fl agship store window
displays are inspired by the
store’s “Give Happy” holiday
campaign, with six displays full
of bright colors to illuminate
Lexington Avenue this holiday
season. Visit the windows after
sunset to see them glow.
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