It’s the perfect time of year to take a quick trip from the East End to New York City. Here are 10 things to do this January.
1. Keyes Art
Sag Harbor’s Keyes Art is opening a new gallery in Tribeca. There will be an inaugural opening reception for the exhibit “Rolling Thunder” at Hardware Gallery on Thursday, January 16, from 5 to 8 PM. Exhibiting artists include Rozeal, Elisabetta Zangrandi, Mustafa Maluka, Walter Bobbie, Nathan Slate Joseph, Claude Lawrence, Leslee Stradford, Matthias Alfen, Irina Lakshin, Fay Lansner, Lucy Villeneuve, William Harrington, Judith, Henriques-Adams, Paul Davis, Bob Stanley, and Tammy Smith.
2. Mori Mori At Time Out Market
Chef Masaharu Morimoto has joined Time Out Market New York’s culinary lineup of chefs and restaurateurs. This launch marks the global debut of Mori Mori, Chef Morimoto’s first fast-casual hand-roll concept. Time Out Market New York is the first to showcase this new menu.
3. David Zwirner Gallery Opening
David Zwirner Gallery presents Raoul De Keyser: Touch Game, curated by Helen Molesworth. The exhibit opens on Thursday, January 16, with an opening reception from 6 to 8 PM.
4. Restaurant, Broadway & Hotel Week
January marks the start of various weeks promoting New York City restaurants, hotels, and Broadway. NYC Restaurant Week runs from January 21 to February 9, where you can enjoy 2-course prix fixe lunches and/or 3-course prix fixe dinners at $30, $45, and $60. NYC Hotel Week runs from January 2 to February 2, with spots like the Knickerbocker Hotel, The Plaza Hotel, The Benjamin, PUBLIC, The William Vail, The Ned Nomad, and many others participating. Broadway Week runs from January 21 to February 9. Enjoy 2-for-1 tickets to some of your favorite shows.
5. New York Botanical Gardens Train Show
New York Botanical Gardens’ Holiday Train Show will run through January 20. Enter a winter wonderland and view this enchanting train display by day or by night. Visit nybg.org for tickets.
6. The Winter Pool House @ The Rockaway Hotel + Spa
The Rockaway Hotel + Spa is a vibrant, community-driven, full-service hotel in the heart of Rockaway Beach. The hotel’s Winter Pool House offers a heated pool, outdoor saunas, and express spa services. Visit for the day, or book a stay using the NYC Hotel Week promotion.
7. Winter Jazz Fest
Winter Jazz Fest in New York City is held from January 9 through 15 at venues throughout the city. View the schedule here.
8. Sip Hot Chocolate
A few of our favorite spots include the Cocoa bar at MarieBelle in Soho, Angelina Paris Bryant Park, or any of Sant Ambroeus‘s NYC locations. Try the TikTok-famous Glace hot chocolate on the Upper East Side or the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate at the forever movie classic, Serendipity 3.
9. Corison Wine Dinner At La Tête d’Or by Daniel
La Tête d’Or is the latest restaurant by acclaimed Chef Daniel Boulud. The Corison Wine Dinner, which includes four courses and wine pairings, will be held on Thursday, January 23, from 6 to 9 PM. The cost is $695 per person.
10. Jamie xx At Park Avenue Armory
Musician and DJ Jamie xx’s “In Waves Tour” will be at the Park Avenue Armory from January 9 through January 12. Jamie xx is known for his solo work and as a member of the indie band the xx.