What to Do and See in New York City this January 2022

The holiday season may be ending, but NYC is as vibrant and exciting as ever, with an array of cultural and entertainment events happening throughout the New York metro area. See below for a day-by-day guide of things to do in the city in January 2022.

 Visit the Snug Harbor Cultural Center for an immersive experience in the botanical gardens featuring a dazzling display of lights, live music and food vendors.

 Take a leisurely stroll through the winter garden’s of Wave Hill guided by a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide.

 Featuring 300 works, this MoMA exhibition explores Sophie Taeuber-Arp’s multifaceted approach to abstraction.

 Visit Battery Playscape in Battery Park, a newly designed playscape that fosters environmental and cultural awareness.

 Explore dramatically illuminated displays of color at the New York Botanical Garden’s holiday installations. Plus, don’t miss the beloved Holiday Train Show while you’re there.

 Don’t miss SoulCycle’s founding instructor Stacey Griffith in conversation with David Burtka as they discuss her new book, “ENERGIZE! Go From Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days.”

 Hear the untold stories of artworks and pieces of cultural property that were stolen by Nazi forces during Would War II.

 Escape the city to the Hudson Valley for a day at the Larchmont Farmers Market. Explore the many local offerings, baked goods and artisan finds on display.

 Celebrate the life and work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a special exhibition at the New York Historical Society.

 Don’t miss the last chance to explore Alexander Calder’s reimagined works of art on display in MoMa’s renowned sculpture garden.

 Discover emerging talent, young artists and a variety of new theatre from the United States and around the world.

 Join the Paley Center For Media in celebration of NBC News’ TODAY show 70th Anniversary and its cultural significance around the world.

 Immerse yourself in the magical world of jazz music with a wildly talented lineup at NYC’s annual Winter Jazzfest.

 Hear from Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Remy Le Boeuf and his exuberant 20-piece orchestra, Assembly of Shadows as they perform their newest composition, Architecture of Storms.

 Celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Brooklyn Academy of Music with a powerful lineup of speakers, music performances and art exhibitions.

 Experience some of city’s most unique dining options with prix-fixe dinner and lunch menus across all five boroughs.

 Hear from legendary music executive Clive Davis in conversation with MSNBC’s Ari Melber.

 Explore Innovative approaches to vocal repertoire at Carnegie Hall with baritone vocalist, Christian Gerhaher.

 Kahlil Robert Irving presents an interactive exhibit drawing from the rich archives of black history and digital culture.

 Explore visual artist, poet and writer, Etel Adnan’s vision at the Guggenheim Museum through a display focused on human expression and the natural world.

 Attend the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden to see who will be awarded Best in Show.

 Join Karen Brooks Hopkins at the Brooklyn Academy of Music as she discusses her memoir, which details her 36 years at the world-famous cultural institution.

 The annual New York Boat Show will return to the Javits Center for four days of model boat exhibitions and interactive displays.

 Discover 5,000 years of art, antiques, and design at the Park Avenue Armory with panel discussions, private tours and exhibitor talks.

 Nora Turato’s explores the possibilities of language in her most recent production, which features spoken word, graphic design and bookmaking.

 Join Anthony Roth Costanzo and the New York Philharmonic for a two-week collaboration with special guest performances.

 Experience the unity of sculpture and photography throughout Charles Ray’s career at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.