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Monday December 9, 2024

"Room, Room, Room" | by Andy Boyd, syd island, & Philip Santos Schaffer

SubletSeries@HERE
Mon. December, 9 @ 7:00pm (+ 7 more)

The International Human Rights Art Festival

The Tank, 312 West 36th Street
Mon. December, 9 @ 7:00pm (+ 11 more)

A Ceremony of Carols 2024 Tour Featuring Original Ballets

Symphony Space
Mon. December, 9 @ 7:30pm

Tuesday December 10, 2024

The International Human Rights Art Festival

The Tank, 312 West 36th Street
Tue. December, 10 @ 7:00pm (+ 11 more)

Wednesday December 11, 2024

The International Human Rights Art Festival

The Tank, 312 West 36th Street
Wed. December, 11 @ 7:00pm, 8:30pm (+ 10 more)

"Room, Room, Room" | by Andy Boyd, syd island, & Philip Santos Schaffer

SubletSeries@HERE
Wed. December, 11 @ 8:00pm (+ 7 more)

PHILADELPHIA, PA: A Ceremony of Carols 2024 Tour

Performance Garage
Wed. December, 11 @ 7:30pm

TILL IT TEAR US APART _ World Premiere!

secret location
Wed. December, 11 @ 7:30pm

Thursday December 12, 2024

The International Human Rights Art Festival

The Tank, 312 West 36th Street
Thu. December, 12 @ 7:00pm, 8:30pm (+ 10 more)

Brooklyn Ballet Announces Extended Run and New Theater for New York’s Only Culturally Inclusive Production of the "Nutcracker"

The Theater at City Tech
Thu. December, 12 @ 7:00pm (+ 5 more)

Soomi Kim & Laura Peterson Present "Testing²" at The Tank

The Tank
Thu. December, 12 @ 7:00pm (+ 7 more)

TILL IT TEAR US APART _ World Premiere!

secret location
Thu. December, 12 @ 7:30pm

Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble presents "JOY: Dances for Midwinter"

Stone Circle Theatre
Thu. December, 12 @ 7:00pm

"Room, Room, Room" | by Andy Boyd, syd island, & Philip Santos Schaffer

SubletSeries@HERE
Thu. December, 12 @ 8:00pm (+ 7 more)

Friday December 13, 2024

Third Rail Projects Presents "True Love Forever"

ART X NYC
Fri. December, 13 @ 6:30pm, 9:00pm (+ 10 more)

JERSEY CITY, NJ: "Jersey City Nutcracker" Presented by Nimbus Dance

Nimbus Arts Center
Fri. December, 13 @ 7:00pm (+ 14 more)

Brooklyn Ballet Announces Extended Run and New Theater for New York’s Only Culturally Inclusive Production of the "Nutcracker"

The Theater at City Tech
Fri. December, 13 @ 7:00pm (+ 5 more)

Peter Stathas Dance Presents "From Where We Ascend / Wake"

Triskelion Arts
Fri. December, 13 @ 8:00pm (+ 2 more)

The International Human Rights Art Festival

The Tank, 312 West 36th Street
Fri. December, 13 @ 7:00pm, 8:30pm (+ 10 more)

Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble presents "JOY: Dances for Midwinter"

Stone Circle Theatre
Fri. December, 13 @ 7:00pm

Martha Graham Dance Company Announces 2024-2025 Studio Series

Martha Graham Studio Theater
Fri. December, 13 @ 7:00pm (+ 14 more)

Take Root Presents: Kelley Donavan & Dancers | Susie McHugh + Dancers

Green Space
Fri. December, 13 @ 8:00pm

Soomi Kim & Laura Peterson Present "Testing²" at The Tank

The Tank
Fri. December, 13 @ 7:00pm (+ 7 more)

Martha Graham Dance Company Presents a Preview of Lloyd Knight’s "The Drama"

Martha Graham Studio Theater
Fri. December, 13 @ 7:00pm

Abrons Arts Center Presents Nélida Tirado's "Dime Quién Soy"

Abrons Arts Center
Fri. December, 13 @ 7:00pm (+ 6 more)

"Room, Room, Room" | by Andy Boyd, syd island, & Philip Santos Schaffer

SubletSeries@HERE
Fri. December, 13 @ 9:30pm (+ 7 more)

Saturday December 14, 2024

92NY Harkness Dance Center Presents The Bang Group's NUT/CRACKED

92NY
Sat. December, 14 @ 2:00pm, 7:00pm

Brooklyn Ballet Announces Extended Run and New Theater for New York’s Only Culturally Inclusive Production of the "Nutcracker"

The Theater at City Tech
Sat. December, 14 @ 2:00pm, 7:00pm (+ 4 more)

JERSEY CITY, NJ: "Jersey City Nutcracker" Presented by Nimbus Dance

Nimbus Arts Center
Sat. December, 14 @ 3:00pm, 7:00pm (+ 13 more)

Abrons Arts Center Presents Nélida Tirado's "Dime Quién Soy"

Abrons Arts Center
Sat. December, 14 @ 4:00pm (+ 6 more)

Third Rail Projects Presents "True Love Forever"

ART X NYC
Sat. December, 14 @ 6:30pm, 9:00pm (+ 10 more)

Cuban Salsa Free Class + Social Dancing at Pier 45 NYC

Pier 45 at Hudson River Greenway
Sat. December, 14 @ 8:00pm (+ 44 more)

CAMBRIDGE, MA: “Funny Uncle Cabaret” Brings Queer Storytelling, Dance and Holiday Spirit to the Dance Complex

The Dance Complex
Sat. December, 14 @ 8:00pm

Graham 2 Holiday Event

Martha Graham Studio Theater
Sat. December, 14 @ 2:00pm

Martha Graham Dance Company Announces 2024-2025 Studio Series

Martha Graham Studio Theater
Sat. December, 14 @ 2:00pm, 6:00pm (+ 13 more)

The International Human Rights Art Festival

The Tank, 312 West 36th Street
Sat. December, 14 @ 3:00pm, 7:00pm (+ 10 more)

Peter Stathas Dance Presents "From Where We Ascend / Wake"

Triskelion Arts
Sat. December, 14 @ 5:30pm, 8:00pm

The Emelin Theatre presents "Nutcracker Dream"

Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts
Sat. December, 14 @ 7:00pm (+ 7 more)

Center Solstice

KnJ Theater
Sat. December, 14 @ 8:00pm

CLAREMONT, CA: "The Nutcracker" by Inland Pacific Ballet

Sat. December, 14 @ 2:00pm (+ 5 more)

Works & Process Presents "Third Bird" by Isaac Mizrahi and Nico Muhly

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Sat. December, 14 @ 2:30pm

WASHINGTON, DC: Kwanzaa Celebration with Coyaba Dance Theater

Dance Place
Sat. December, 14 @ 4:00pm

Martha Graham Dance Company Presents a Preview of Lloyd Knight’s "The Drama"

Martha Graham Studio Theater
Sat. December, 14 @ 6:00pm

Soomi Kim & Laura Peterson Present "Testing²" at The Tank

The Tank
Sat. December, 14 @ 7:00pm (+ 7 more)

Take Root Presents: Kelley Donavan & Dancers | Susie McHugh + Dancers

Green Space
Sat. December, 14 @ 8:00pm

Sunday December 15, 2024

The Emelin Theatre presents "Nutcracker Dream"

Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts
Sun. December, 15 @ 1:30pm, 5:00pm (+ 6 more)

Center Solstice

KnJ Theater
Sun. December, 15 @ 2:30pm

JERSEY CITY, NJ: "Jersey City Nutcracker" Presented by Nimbus Dance

Nimbus Arts Center
Sun. December, 15 @ 3:00pm, 7:00pm (+ 13 more)

Abrons Arts Center Presents Nélida Tirado's "Dime Quién Soy"

Abrons Arts Center
Sun. December, 15 @ 4:00pm (+ 6 more)

CAMBRIDGE, MA: “Funny Uncle Cabaret” Brings Queer Storytelling, Dance and Holiday Spirit to the Dance Complex

The Dance Complex
Sun. December, 15 @ 7:00pm

Brooklyn Ballet Announces Extended Run and New Theater for New York’s Only Culturally Inclusive Production of the "Nutcracker"

The Theater at City Tech
Sun. December, 15 @ 2:00pm, 7:00pm (+ 4 more)

The International Human Rights Art Festival

The Tank, 312 West 36th Street
Sun. December, 15 @ 3:00pm, 7:00pm (+ 10 more)

WINSTON-SALEM, NC: A Ceremony of Carols 2024 Tour

Reynolds Auditorium
Sun. December, 15 @ 3:00pm

Third Rail Projects Presents "True Love Forever"

ART X NYC
Sun. December, 15 @ 6:30pm, 9:00pm (+ 10 more)

More Fish Dance Company Presents "A Day at the Lake"

Dixon Place
Sun. December, 15 @ 7:30pm

CLAREMONT, CA: "The Nutcracker" by Inland Pacific Ballet

Sun. December, 15 @ 2:00pm (+ 5 more)

Soomi Kim & Laura Peterson Present "Testing²" at The Tank

The Tank
Sun. December, 15 @ 3:00pm (+ 7 more)

WASHINGTON, DC: Kwanzaa Celebration with Coyaba Dance Theater

Dance Place
Sun. December, 15 @ 4:00pm

Fertile Ground New Works Showcase: December 15th

Green Space
Sun. December, 15 @ 7:00pm

Wednesday December 18, 2024

Ballaro Dance on the BIG Screen

Syndicated Movie Theater
Wed. December, 18 @ 6:30pm

Thursday December 19, 2024

92NY Harkness Dance Center Presents The Bang Group's NUT/CRACKED

92NY
Thu. December, 19 @ 6:30pm (+ 2 more)

Abrons Arts Center Presents Nélida Tirado's "Dime Quién Soy"

Abrons Arts Center
Thu. December, 19 @ 7:00pm (+ 6 more)

Dances Patrelle presents Francis Patrelle’s "The Yorkville Nutcracker"

Gerald W. Lynch Theater
Thu. December, 19 @ 7:00pm (+ 5 more)

Friday December 20, 2024

Abrons Arts Center Presents Nélida Tirado's "Dime Quién Soy"

Abrons Arts Center
Fri. December, 20 @ 7:00pm (+ 6 more)

JERSEY CITY, NJ: "Jersey City Nutcracker" Presented by Nimbus Dance

Nimbus Arts Center
Fri. December, 20 @ 7:00pm (+ 14 more)

Dances Patrelle presents Francis Patrelle’s "The Yorkville Nutcracker"

Gerald W. Lynch Theater
Fri. December, 20 @ 7:00pm (+ 5 more)

Saturday December 21, 2024

New York Theatre Ballet in Keith Michael's THE NUTCRACKER

Florence Gould Theater
Sat. December, 21 @ 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm (+ 3 more)

CLAREMONT, CA: "The Nutcracker" by Inland Pacific Ballet

Sat. December, 21 @ 2:00pm (+ 5 more)

Cuban Salsa Free Class + Social Dancing at Pier 45 NYC

Pier 45 at Hudson River Greenway
Sat. December, 21 @ 8:00pm (+ 44 more)

The Emelin Theatre presents "Nutcracker Dream"

Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts
Sat. December, 21 @ 1:30pm, 5:00pm (+ 6 more)

JERSEY CITY, NJ: "Jersey City Nutcracker" Presented by Nimbus Dance

Nimbus Arts Center
Sat. December, 21 @ 3:00pm, 7:00pm (+ 13 more)

Dances Patrelle presents Francis Patrelle’s "The Yorkville Nutcracker"

Gerald W. Lynch Theater
Sat. December, 21 @ 2:00pm, 7:00pm (+ 4 more)

Abrons Arts Center Presents Nélida Tirado's "Dime Quién Soy"

Abrons Arts Center
Sat. December, 21 @ 4:00pm (+ 6 more)

Sunday December 22, 2024

New York Theatre Ballet in Keith Michael's THE NUTCRACKER

Florence Gould Theater
Sun. December, 22 @ 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm (+ 3 more)

CLAREMONT, CA: "The Nutcracker" by Inland Pacific Ballet

Sun. December, 22 @ 2:00pm (+ 5 more)

Dances Patrelle presents Francis Patrelle’s "The Yorkville Nutcracker"

Gerald W. Lynch Theater
Sun. December, 22 @ 12:00pm, 5:00pm (+ 4 more)

JERSEY CITY, NJ: "Jersey City Nutcracker" Presented by Nimbus Dance

Nimbus Arts Center
Sun. December, 22 @ 3:00pm, 7:00pm (+ 13 more)

The Emelin Theatre presents "Nutcracker Dream"

Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts
Sun. December, 22 @ 1:30pm (+ 7 more)

Abrons Arts Center Presents Nélida Tirado's "Dime Quién Soy"

Abrons Arts Center
Sun. December, 22 @ 4:00pm (+ 6 more)

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December 9-23, 2024

Monday December 9, 2024

"Room, Room, Room" | by Andy Boyd, syd island, & Philip Santos Schaffer

The International Human Rights Art Festival

A Ceremony of Carols 2024 Tour Featuring Original Ballets

Tuesday December 10, 2024

The International Human Rights Art Festival

Wednesday December 11, 2024

The International Human Rights Art Festival

"Room, Room, Room" | by Andy Boyd, syd island, & Philip Santos Schaffer

PHILADELPHIA, PA: A Ceremony of Carols 2024 Tour

TILL IT TEAR US APART _ World Premiere!

Thursday December 12, 2024

The International Human Rights Art Festival

Brooklyn Ballet Announces Extended Run and New Theater for New York’s Only Culturally Inclusive Production of the "Nutcracker"

Soomi Kim & Laura Peterson Present "Testing²" at The Tank

TILL IT TEAR US APART _ World Premiere!

Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble presents "JOY: Dances for Midwinter"

"Room, Room, Room" | by Andy Boyd, syd island, & Philip Santos Schaffer

Friday December 13, 2024

Third Rail Projects Presents "True Love Forever"

JERSEY CITY, NJ: "Jersey City Nutcracker" Presented by Nimbus Dance

Brooklyn Ballet Announces Extended Run and New Theater for New York’s Only Culturally Inclusive Production of the "Nutcracker"

Peter Stathas Dance Presents "From Where We Ascend / Wake"

The International Human Rights Art Festival

Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble presents "JOY: Dances for Midwinter"

Martha Graham Dance Company Announces 2024-2025 Studio Series

Take Root Presents: Kelley Donavan & Dancers | Susie McHugh + Dancers

Soomi Kim & Laura Peterson Present "Testing²" at The Tank

Martha Graham Dance Company Presents a Preview of Lloyd Knight’s "The Drama"

Abrons Arts Center Presents Nélida Tirado's "Dime Quién Soy"

"Room, Room, Room" | by Andy Boyd, syd island, & Philip Santos Schaffer

Saturday December 14, 2024

92NY Harkness Dance Center Presents The Bang Group's NUT/CRACKED

Brooklyn Ballet Announces Extended Run and New Theater for New York’s Only Culturally Inclusive Production of the "Nutcracker"

JERSEY CITY, NJ: "Jersey City Nutcracker" Presented by Nimbus Dance

Abrons Arts Center Presents Nélida Tirado's "Dime Quién Soy"

Third Rail Projects Presents "True Love Forever"

Cuban Salsa Free Class + Social Dancing at Pier 45 NYC

CAMBRIDGE, MA: “Funny Uncle Cabaret” Brings Queer Storytelling, Dance and Holiday Spirit to the Dance Complex

Graham 2 Holiday Event

Martha Graham Dance Company Announces 2024-2025 Studio Series

The International Human Rights Art Festival

Peter Stathas Dance Presents "From Where We Ascend / Wake"

The Emelin Theatre presents "Nutcracker Dream"

Center Solstice

CLAREMONT, CA: "The Nutcracker" by Inland Pacific Ballet

Works & Process Presents "Third Bird" by Isaac Mizrahi and Nico Muhly

WASHINGTON, DC: Kwanzaa Celebration with Coyaba Dance Theater

Martha Graham Dance Company Presents a Preview of Lloyd Knight’s "The Drama"

Soomi Kim & Laura Peterson Present "Testing²" at The Tank

Take Root Presents: Kelley Donavan & Dancers | Susie McHugh + Dancers

Sunday December 15, 2024

The Emelin Theatre presents "Nutcracker Dream"

Center Solstice

JERSEY CITY, NJ: "Jersey City Nutcracker" Presented by Nimbus Dance

Abrons Arts Center Presents Nélida Tirado's "Dime Quién Soy"

CAMBRIDGE, MA: “Funny Uncle Cabaret” Brings Queer Storytelling, Dance and Holiday Spirit to the Dance Complex

Brooklyn Ballet Announces Extended Run and New Theater for New York’s Only Culturally Inclusive Production of the "Nutcracker"

The International Human Rights Art Festival

WINSTON-SALEM, NC: A Ceremony of Carols 2024 Tour

Third Rail Projects Presents "True Love Forever"

More Fish Dance Company Presents "A Day at the Lake"

CLAREMONT, CA: "The Nutcracker" by Inland Pacific Ballet

Soomi Kim & Laura Peterson Present "Testing²" at The Tank

WASHINGTON, DC: Kwanzaa Celebration with Coyaba Dance Theater

Fertile Ground New Works Showcase: December 15th

Wednesday December 18, 2024

Ballaro Dance on the BIG Screen

Thursday December 19, 2024

92NY Harkness Dance Center Presents The Bang Group's NUT/CRACKED

Abrons Arts Center Presents Nélida Tirado's "Dime Quién Soy"

Dances Patrelle presents Francis Patrelle’s "The Yorkville Nutcracker"

Friday December 20, 2024

Abrons Arts Center Presents Nélida Tirado's "Dime Quién Soy"

JERSEY CITY, NJ: "Jersey City Nutcracker" Presented by Nimbus Dance

Dances Patrelle presents Francis Patrelle’s "The Yorkville Nutcracker"

Saturday December 21, 2024