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Thursday Jan. 8, 2026

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All day

Resistance in Memory: Visions of Sudan

Art
Free

The Africa CenterEast Harlem

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All day

Gift of Making: A Whimsical Celebration of Art, Design, and Creativity at FIT

Art
Free

FIT Art and Design Gallery

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8 am – 10 pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

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8 am – 11 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Attractions
Family
Free

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

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9 am – 5 pm

Evolution: Fashion Design AAS

Free

FIT Art and Design Gallery

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11:30 am – 6 pm

An Ecology of Quilts: The Natural History of American Textiles

Art
Free

American Folk Art MuseumLincoln Square

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4 – 5 pm

HOW TO DRAW EVERYTHING: UNICORNS, ANIMALS, SUPERHEROES, FAIRIES AND MORE

Ages: All
Art
Family
Free

The Art Studio NY

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6 – 9 pm

50 Years of PUNK at Ki Smith Gallery

Art
Free

Ki Smith GalleryLower East Side

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6 – 8 pm

Reception for SELECTS 2026 Juried Exhibition

Art
Free

First Street GalleryChelsea

6 – 8 pm

Artists Talk: Sustenance + Survival Exhibition

Free

Northern Manhattan Arts AllianceWashington Heights

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6 – 7:30 pm

Visualizing Reproductive Justice with Ericka Hart

Ages: All
Art
Community
Family

International Center of Photography (ICP)Lower East Side

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