Holiday Happenings in NYC: Rockettes, Ailey, Jazz, and More

Welcome to Things to Do in New York City, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut turned holiday adventure guide, and today, Saturday, December 20th, the Big Apple is buzzing with festive frenzy under crisp winter skies—think chilly 35-degree temps perfect for hot cocoa chases and twinkling lights that make every block feel like a quirky stadium showdown. NYC's vibe? Pure holiday magic mixed with that electric pre-Christmas hustle—Secret NYC reports holiday markets popping, ice rinks glowing, and candlelit concerts lighting up the night. Dive into today's highlights for every crowd: Catch the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes kicking high at Radio City Music Hall all day, a family frenzy of precision dance that's like the Olympics of leg lifts. Families, snag spots for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's matinees at New York City Center, blending Revelations classics with fresh moves till January 4th—tickets from $45 per Secret NYC. Culture buffs, hit NYSoM Holiday Mania at 2017 1st Ave from 2-5 p.m., free with Kwanzaa Village, Hanukkah Town, karaoke, and gift giveaways, as Okayplayer cheers. Music lovers, groove to free Sunday Jazz at Sour Mouse on Delancey Street starting 3 p.m., or Taylor Mac's Holiday Sauce twisting pop into Broadway gold at Tarrytown Music Hall tonight per New York City Theatre. Night owls, the New York Pops Holiday Concert at Carnegie Hall with Megan Hilty belts seasonal hits at 8 p.m. Local buzz: NYC DOT warns of lighter weekend subway crowds but bundle up for potential flurries; Japan Village in Brooklyn opens Yokocho Alley with a free Winter Wonderland food pop-up from 1-5 p.m., ramen and s'mores galore. New openings? ARTECHOUSE's festive toy factory immersive runs through early January. Must-dos today: Storm Bryant Park's Winter Village market for artisan treasures, skate Central Park's Wollman Rink channeling Chanukah vibes, or uncover the hidden gem of Holiday Train Nights at NYBG with model trains zipping past 200 NYC landmarks after dark. Local tip: Skip tourist traps—hit the Church of Sweden Holiday Market for glögg mulled wine; true New Yorkers swear it's the coziest hygge hack in a city that never sleeps. Tomorrow? Make Music NY's Voices From the Village jazz-poetry jam in Harlem—tune in for more epic discoveries! Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.