Sunday Scoop Week of 12/21/25 What's Happening This Week and More

A) Beginning Performances 

In New Jersey & More

1) Red Firecracker

In New York 

2) Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World

3) Falling Out: A New Musical

B) Book Release

4) Happy Hour Blues: Lyrics, Notes, and Reflections

C) Cast Changes

In New York 

5) Ragtime

D) Exhibit

In New York

6) Everybody Loves Raymond Celebrating 30 Years

Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

E) Festival 

In New York 

7) Kwanzaa Festival

Brooklyn Children's Museum 12/26 - 12/30

F) Recording 

8) The Last Ship (Expanded Edition)

9) Signs of Life

G) What Else Is Happening

In New Jersey

10) NJPAC New Family Series

11) West Windsor Arts Tuition-Free Neurodiverse Art and Theater Classes

In New York 

12) Amanda Selwyn Dance 2026 Winter Intensive

1/2 - 1/5

13) Ballet Hispanico 2026 Audition Tour 

14) BroadwayCon 2026

1/23 - 1/25

15) Broadway Magic Hour Spring Shows

16) Cathedral of St. John the Divine New Year's Eve Concert for Peace

17) Helicline Fine Art Continues Hirschfeld: Strokes of Genius Exhibit With New Additions

18)  South Street Seaport Museum Monthly Family Activity: Signal Flag Swags

19) Teatown Reservation Holidaze Mini-Camp

12/29, 12.30, 12/31 & 1/2

20) Vape! The Grease Parody Musical is Now Don't Vape the Grease Parody Musical

In Pennsylvania

21) City Sightseeing Holiday Trolley Tours

Through 1/5

22) Philadelphia Mummer's Parade

1/1

Other

23) Fathom Entertainment Presents Kidz Bop Live

A) Beginning Performances 

In New Jersey & More

1) Red Firecracker

Red Firecracker tells the ancient story of the Nian, a terrifying monster that once descended upon villagers annually, and the ingenious invention—red firecrackers—that the community created to repel it. Choreographed by the late Nai-Ni Chen, this production is a feast for the senses, featuring dazzling props, colorful costumes, mesmerizing music, and the fantastic acrobatics of top-notch performers.

January 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Jersey City Theater Center at White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ

February 4–5, 2026

Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts (Ocean County College), Toms River, NJ

February 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

March 31, 2026, 10:00AM

Arizona State University at Gammage, Tempe, Arizona

In New York 

Courtesy of Darr Publicity

2) Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World

Toronto-based singer-songwriter Duane Forrest presents his captivating, award-winning music-storytelling show. With a deep personal connection to his Jamaican roots and a profound admiration for Bob Marley, Duane takes the audience on a journey through the history, cultural impact and timeless songs of the reggae icon. Through storytelling, live music and audience interaction, he shares how reggae transformed his life and became a global phenomenon, all while capturing the essence of Bob Marley’s music. https://www.instagram.com/duaneintheforrest

SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam St.)

1/3 - 2/1

Opening Night 1/5

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.duaneforrest.com/bobmarley

3) Falling Out: A New Musical

In a downtown New York music bar the ballads of lost loves and missed opportunities float on the air. Worlds collide when a melancholic transplant meets a musician with a past. Together they create a discordant harmony that will uncover the truths they both need to face to reshape their lives. This immersive production marks the world premiere of acclaimed musician and songwriter Josée Weigand-Klein’s musical of heartbreak and redemption. 

Under St. Marks (94 St. Marks Pl.)

1/4 - 2/1

Opening Night 1/9 

For more information or to purchase tickets. visit  www.frigid.nyc

Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

B) Book Release

4) Happy Hour Blues: Lyrics, Notes, and Reflections

Writer, composer, and producer T.J. Armand announces the release of Happy Hour Blues: Lyrics, Notes & Reflections, the companion book to his three-volume recording project — and the foundation for a new musical following Adam, a queer immigrant navigating life, love, and identity inside a country-themed gay bar in Hell’s Kitchen.

For more information, visit tjarmand.com

C) Cast Changes

5) Ragtime

Shaina Taub will take a leave of absence from her role of Emma Goldman starting after the 1/4 performance until 3/31.

Julie Benko joins the cast in the role of Emma Goldman from 1/9 - 3/31.

Ellie May Sennett currently the understudy for the role of The Little Girl, takes over the role starting 1/6.  Aerina De Boer joins the cast as the understudy for the role of The Little Girl.

Paul Slade Smith joins the cast in the role of Grandfather 1/13 - 2/8. Tom Nelis, who originated the role, will return on 2/10.

Ragtime is the sweeping musical adaptation of E. L. Doctorow’s classic novel that follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the dawn of the 20th Century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker, Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his beloved Sarah (Nichelle Lewis), Jewish immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz) and his little girl, and a wealthy white family led by matriarch Mother (Caissie Levy). All grasping for the same dream, if only they can hold onto it.

Vivian Beaumont Theatre(150 W. 65th St)

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.LCT.org 

D) Exhibit

In New York

Courtesy of LIMEHOF

6) Everybody Loves Raymond Celebrating 30 Years

Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

(97 Main St., Stonybrook)

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.limusichalloffame.org

E) Festival 

In New York 

Courtesy of Anat Gerstein

7) Kwanzaa Festival

Celebrate Kwanzaa, now in its 18th year, will engage children of all ages with creative and joyful activities that honor the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which include: unity, creativity, collective work and responsibility, and purpose.  

Kwanzaa is a secular holiday celebrating African and African American heritage, culture, and ancestry. It is observed through daily candle lighting, family and communal gatherings, traditional feasts, and the sharing of music, poetry, and stories that honor the seven principles.  

Kwanzaa is a secular holiday celebrating African and African American heritage, culture, and ancestry. It is observed through daily candle lighting, family and communal gatherings, traditional feasts, and the sharing of music, poetry, and stories that honor the seven principles.  

Brooklyn Children's Museum (145 Brooklyn Ave., Brooklyn)

12/26 - 12/30 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit hwww.brooklynkids.org/programs/celebrate-kwanzaa.

F) Recording 

Courtesy of DKC/O&M

8) The Last Ship (Expanded Edition)

Sting released The Last Ship (Expanded Edition)—a newly expanded version of his acclaimed album, available now in digital, CD, and 2-disc vinyl formats. The release arrives as anticipation builds for the upcoming international stagings of The Last Ship, in which Sting will reprise his starring role of Jackie White. The new production will premiere next year in Amsterdam, Paris, Brisbane and at the famed Metropolitan Opera House in New York City on June 9, 2026. Listen to The Last Ship (Expanded Edition) HERE.

Tickets for The Last Ship can be purchased here.

The expanded edition adds these five newly recorded tracks to the original 2013 deluxe album, with full track listing(s) included below:

• Island of Souls (2025)
• Shipyard (feat. Joe Caffrey, Brian Johnson, Jo Lawry)
• Ship of State (feat. Renée Fleming)
• If You Ever See Me Talking to a Sailor (feat. Frances McNamee)
• O’Brien’s Hymn

THE LAST SHIP (EXPANDED EDITION) – TRACK LISTINGS

DIGITAL

1. Island Of Souls (2025)
2. And Yet
3. August Winds
4. Practical Arrangement
5. Shipyard (feat. Joe Caffrey, Brian Johnson, Jo Lawry)
6. Ship Of State (feat. Renée Fleming)
7. If You Ever See Me Talking To A Sailor (feat. Frances McNamee)
8. Language Of Birds
9. Dead Man’s Boots
10. The Night The Pugilist Learned How To Dance
11. What Have We Got? (feat. Jimmy Nail)
12. The Last Ship
13. It’s Not The Same Moon
14. So To Speak (feat. Becky Unthank)
15. What Say You, Meg?
16. I Love Her But She Loves Someone Else
17. Hadaway
18. Show Some Respect
19. The Last Ship (Reprise)
20. Ballad Of The Great Eastern
21. Sky Hooks And Tartan Paint (feat. Brian Johnson)
22. Peggy’s Song (feat. Rachel Unthank)
23. Jock The Singing Welder
24. O’Brien’s Hymn

CD

DISC 1

1. Island Of Souls (2025)
2. And Yet
3. August Winds
4. Practical Arrangement
5. Shipyard (feat. Joe Caffrey, Brian Johnson, Jo Lawry)
6. Ship Of State (feat. Renée Fleming)
7. If You Ever See Me Talking To A Sailor (feat. Frances McNamee)
8. Language Of Birds
9. Dead Man’s Boots
10. The Night The Pugilist Learned How To Dance
11. What Have We Got? (feat. Jimmy Nail)
12. The Last Ship

DISC 2
13. It’s Not The Same Moon
14. So To Speak (feat. Becky Unthank)
15. What Say You, Meg?
16. I Love Her But She Loves Someone Else
17. Hadaway
18. Show Some Respect
19. The Last Ship (Reprise)
20. Ballad Of The Great Eastern
21. Sky Hooks And Tartan Paint (feat. Brian Johnson)
22. Peggy’s Song (feat. Rachel Unthank)
23. Jock The Singing Welder
24. O’Brien’s Hymn

VINYL

SIDE A

1. Island Of Souls (2025)
2. And Yet
3. August Winds
4. Practical Arrangement
5. Shipyard (feat. Joe Caffrey, Brian Johnson, Jo Lawry)
6. Ship Of State (feat. Renée Fleming)

SIDE B
7. If You Ever See Me Talking To A Sailor (feat. Frances McNamee)
8. Language Of Birds
9. Dead Man’s Boots
10. The Night The Pugilist Learned How To Dance
11. What Have We Got? (feat. Jimmy Nail)
12. The Last Ship

SIDE C
13. It’s Not The Same Moon
14. So To Speak (feat. Becky Unthank)
15. What Say You, Meg?
16. I Love Her But She Loves Someone Else
17. Hadaway
18. Show Some Respect

SIDE D
19. The Last Ship (Reprise)
20. Ballad Of The Great Eastern
21. Sky Hooks And Tartan Paint (feat. Brian Johnson)
22. Peggy’s Song (feat. Rachel Unthank)
23. Jock The Singing Welder
24. O’Brien’s Hymn

Courtesy of PrintShop PR

9) Signs of Life

Astro Lab Productions is proud to announce the release of a star-studded concept album for the new musical in development, Signs of Life. Featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Christopher DeLair, the album is set to be released in early 2026. The first single, “You’re Not Alone (Aquarius),” performed by Grammy Award winner and two-time Tony Award nominee Shoshana Bean, is available now on all streaming platforms.

Signs of Life is an original new musical about a young man coming of age in a chaotic and dysfunctional Long Island family. As he attempts to understand himself within his family and the world, he is led on a journey by the twelve signs of the zodiac. At once profoundly introspective and bursting across the stage with energy, light, and love, Signs of Life celebrates what makes us all divinely human.

The album features Grammy Award winner and two-time Tony Award nominee Shoshana Bean (Hell’s Kitchen); recording and touring artist Celisse; Tony Award nominee Jenn Colella (Suffs); Leif Coomer (Mrs. Doubtfire); Grammy Award nominee Deborah Cox; Bella Coppola (Smash); Tony and Grammy Award nominee Damon Daunno (Oklahoma); Charity Angel Dawson (Waitress); Alexa Green (Wicked); Jinkx Monsoon (Oh, Mary!); Grammy Award winner Aoife O’Donovan; Solea Pfeiffer (Moulin Rouge!); Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award nominee Vanessa Williams; and Grammy Award nominees Jess Wolfe & Holly Laessig of the band Lucius.

The track list for Signs of Life is as follows:

 

1. Good Intentional Practice – Performed by Leif Coomer
2. I Am The Action (Aries) - Performed by Jenn Colella
3. The Seedling (Taurus) – Performed by Deborah Cox
4. The Teddy Bear (Gemini) – Performed by Jinkx Monsoon
5. Worry Isn’t Love (Cancer) – Performed by Aoife O’Donovan
6. My Own Design (Leo) – Performed by Bella Coppola
7. Welcome To My World (Virgo) – Performed by Charity Angel Dawson
8. Song for Ben – Performed by Damon Daunno
9. Making Choices (Libra) – Performed by Celisse 
10. To Know Your Mind (Scorpio) – Performed by Vanessa Williams
11. The Art of Feeling (Sagittarius) – Performed by Alexa Green
12. The Moon is Shining Bright As Day (Capricorn) – Performed by Solea Pfeiffer
13. You’re Not Alone (Aquarius) – Performed by Shoshana Bean
14. Stamped On The Sight of My Mind (Pisces) – Performed by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig
15. How – Performed by Damon Daunno and Leif Coomer

 

G) What Else Is Happening

In New Jersey

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10) COLUMBIA BANK ANNOUNCES 

NEW FAMILY SERIES
AT NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN NEWARK  FOR 2026

A series designed to inspire joy across generations, uniting families in unforgettable experiences and creating cherished memories for a lifetime.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is proud to announce the launch of the Columbia Bank Family Series, a season’s worth of sensational performances and events designed to entertain and educate both children and their grown-ups, sponsored by the Fair Lawn-based Columbia Bank. 

The Columbia Bank Family Series will launch early next year. Performances include:

Elden Ring: Symphonic Adventure with the New Jersey Symphony
2 and 7:30PM on January 24, 2026
A Wicked Evening with the Wizard, featuring Stephen Schwartz
7:30PM February 21, 2026
The Salzburg Marionette Theater production of The Sound of Music
2 and 5:30PM on March 1, 2026
The Peking Acrobats 
2 and 7:30PM on March 28, 2026
Peppa Pig: My First Concert
2PM on March 29, 2026
Mutts Gone Nuts 
3 and 7:30PM on May 9, 2026

Tickets for all performances are available at njpac.org.

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11) West Windsor Arts Launches Tuition-Free Neurodiverse Art and Theater Classes

West Windsor Arts has introduced two new, tuition-free classes as part of its Happy Hands Studio, a welcoming program designed specifically for students ages 8 to 15 who identify as neurodiverse. Beginning January 2026, the new classes—Theater Explorers and Color Creatives—will be taught by a professional teaching artist with the support of a paraprofessional, allowing students to explore their creativity at their own pace while building confidence, social connection and artistic skills.

Among the new offerings is Theater Explorers, a seven-session acting and improv program for ages 8 to 13, held Tuesday afternoons beginning January 20 from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Students will use their bodies, voices, imaginations and emotions to bring stories to life through character creation, improv games and ensemble activities in a supportive environment that emphasizes flexibility and choice.

Families interested in enrolling or learning more can email info@westwindsorarts.org.

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In New York 

Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

12) Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Announces

2026 Winter Intensive

January 2–5, 2026 | Ages 16-25

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre announces its 2026 Winter Intensive, running January 2–5, 2026. Tickets for a one-day drop-in workshop are $150, and tickets for the whole weekend of classes are $550. All events take place at Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio, 412 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013. Classes include Modern, Ballet, and Jazz Technique, Conditioning, Yoga, Improvisation, Company Repertory, and Creative/Choreography. Registration is available here.

The Winter Intensive will immerse young dancers in a variety of technique classes, company repertory, and a creative process in which participants collaborate to create a new modern dance piece. The program culminates in an end-of-week showing, showcasing the dancers’ growth and artistry. In addition to studio training, lunch-time sessions provide valuable coaching in nutrition, cross-training, audition preparation, and more, equipping dancers with the tools they need for a sustainable and successful career.

Schedule

Friday, January 2, 2026

9-9:50 a.m. | Conditioning

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Technique Class – ASDT Company Class

1 – 2:20 p.m. | Improvisation

2:30 – 4 p.m. | Choreography

Saturday, January 3, 2026

9-9:50 a.m. | Yoga

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Technique Class – ASDT Company Class

1 – 2:20 p.m. | Composition

2:30 – 4 p.m. | Choreography

Sunday, January 4, 2026

9-9:50 a.m. | Conditioning

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Technique Class – ASDT Company Class

1 – 1:45 p.m. | Lecture

2 – 4 p.m. | Choreography

Monday, January 5, 2026

9-9:50 a.m. | Yoga

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Technique Class – ASDT Company Class

1 – 2:20 p.m. | Rehearsal

2:30 – 4 p.m. | Culminating Performance

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13) The Ballet Hispánico School Announces

2026-27 Audition Tour for Student Dancers

Registration Now Open

The Ballet Hispánico School, currently celebrating its 55th anniversary, announces its 2026-27 Audition Tour. Ballet Hispánico is searching for the next generation of student dancers for the La Academia Pre & Professional Program, Pro-Up Intensive, and the year-round Professional Studies Program.

The Ballet Hispánico School offers a focus on rigorous ballet training rooted in the Cuban tradition, alongside strengthened pedagogy across Spanish and modern dance. Under the leadership of the new Director, Blanca Huertas, the faculty has been expanded and refined to support a deeper, more comprehensive technical foundation for every student. The Ballet Hispánico School national audition tour will connect the Company with talented student artists across the country and internationally to find the next generation of student dancers.

2026 AUDITION TOUR DATES

PHILADELPHIA BALLET - PA

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Representatives: The Ballet Hispánico School Director, Blanca Huertas

Philadelphia Audition Registration

COCA - RSIA - St. Louis, MO

January 15-18, 2026 (weekend)

Representatives: Director of Professional Studies Program, Rodney Hamilton

St. Louis Audition Registration

UBC - Denver, CO

January 16-18, 2026

Representatives: The Ballet Hispánico School Director, Blanca Huertas

Denver Audition Registration

ORLANDO BALLET - FL

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Representative: The Ballet Hispánico School Director, Blanca Huertas

Orlando Audition Registration

UBC - Pittsburgh, PA

February 20 - 22, 2026

Representatives: The Ballet Hispánico School Director, Blanca Huertas

Pittsburg Audition Registration

DUKE - Durham, NC

February 2026 (Date To Be Announced)

Representatives: The Ballet Hispánico School Director, Blanca Huertas

Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico - PR

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Representatives: The Ballet Hispánico School Director, Blanca Huertas

Puerto Rico Audition Registration

Ballet Hispánico School – Auditions in-person in NYC

• January 24, 2026
• February 28, 2026
• March 26, 2026
• May 2, 2026

Representatives: Ballet Hispánico School Faculty

Register for any NYC Audition

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14) BROADWAYCON 2026 to take place 

January 23-23 

at Palladium Times Square and 

New York Westin Times Square 

BroadwayCon 2026 will take place January 23-25, it was announced, and this year’s Mainstage programming will be taking place at Palladium Times Square (1515 Broadway at 44th Street), with additional programming and the Marketplace taking place at the New York Westin at Times Square (270 W. 43rdStreet).

 

Each day from 9:00AM – 5:30PM, guests will join the Broadway community to perform, discuss, debate, and celebrate theatre. BroadwayCon 2026 will feature panels, performances, interviews, workshops, singalongs, and more, all packed into an epic three-day weekend. Past panels have included previews from upcoming Broadway shows, conversations with the casts and creatives of this season’s hits, and discussions featuring the industry’s top producers and designers, not to mention the giant Opening Celebration and nighttime fun and games.

 

BroadwayCon is also pleased to announce their first annual Drag Ball, which will take place on Saturday night, January 24. A night full of glitter, glam, and Broadway magic, attendees will enjoy dazzling drag performances, fabulous photo ops, and plenty of time to dance and celebrate. BroadwayCon will also be fundraising to support Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA). Guests are invited to come in full glam or just roll up as your fierce and fabulous self. Everyone's welcome at the BroadwayCon Drag Ball.

Please visit www.BroadwayCon.com for an updated list of performances and panels.

 

Tickets for BroadwayCon 2026 are on sale now at www.BroadwayCon.com. Weekend and Day passes are available.

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15) Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio

announce

Broadway Magic Hour

Spring 2026 Shows

Select Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm

Broadway Comedy Club

318 W. 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019

Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio, the stars of The Broadway Magic Hour, a family-friendly hour of fun-filled magical entertainment, announce Spring 2026 shows on selected Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm at Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W. 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019. Tickets are general admission, start at $25 and can be purchased here.

SPRING 2026 DATES

Saturday, January 3; Saturday, January 10; Sunday, January 11; Saturday, January 17; Saturday, January 24; Saturday, January 31; Saturday, February 7; Saturday, February 14; Sunday, February 15; Saturday, February 28; Saturday, March 7; Saturday, March 14; Sunday, March 15;

Saturday, March 21

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16) Cathedral of St. John the Divine

New Year's Eve Concert for Peace

New Year’s Eve Concert for Peace (Wednesday, December 31) – Founded by Leonard Bernstein in 1984, the St. John the Divine Cathedral’s New Year’s Eve Concert for Peace is a longstanding and beloved tradition. Welcome the new year with a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, performed by a stellar cast of soloists and the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra. Poignant commentary by the renowned journalist Harry Smith also promises to move and inspire. The concert begins at 7 pm and tickets are available here, starting at $50.

Cathedral for St. John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Ave.)

For more information and a calendar of events, visit www.stjohndivine.org 

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Courtesy of Keith Sherman & Associates

17) HIRSCHFELD:

STROKES OF GENIUS

 

Original Drawings and Lithographs Added

 

Exhibition can be seen at HeliclineFineArt.com

Helicline Fine Art is pleased to announce the continuation of HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS, a glorious celebration of Al Hirschfeld’s artwork. Additional works have been added to the exhibition which includes more than six dozen Hirschfeld original drawings and lithographs (all signed and numbered) depicting Broadway, Hollywood, TV, music and comedy. The exhibition is online now at HeliclineFineArt.com, at their midtown Manhattan gallery by appointment, and arrangements can be made to zoom with specific works.

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Courtesy of Michelle Tabick PR

18) South Street Seaport Museum

Announces

January Monthly Family Activity:

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Saturdays and Sundays, January 3–February 1

11am–4:30pm | 14 Fulton Street | Free

Weekends bring fun activities for the whole family to the South Street Seaport Museum. Timely hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit to the Seaport Museum galleries, the tall ship Wavertree, and the lightship Ambrose.

Book your free January family activity tickets here.

January 2026: Signal Flag Swags

Throughout the month of January, come let your creativity fly at the Seaport Museum by making your own signal flag swags.

For centuries, flags were the only form of communication between ships at sea, and between ships and the shore. In the 19th century, signaling with special flags developed into a system capable of passing several types of information and relatively elaborate messages. This even became a successful form of communication between crews who didn’t share a common language. Learn more about how sailors communicate using these vibrant flags that feature different patterns, shapes, and colors, while making your own banner that spells out whatever message you like. There will also be opportunities to use your new-found skill by decoding others’ signal flag messages.

This family activity will be offered Saturdays and Sundays from January 3 through February 1. The activity will take place indoors at 14 Fulton Street. Want to learn more about Maritime Flags? Check out our See the Flying Colors blog post for more information and history about flags and how the Seaport Museum cares for the flags in its collection.

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19) Teatown Reservation Holidaze Mini-Camp

Families with curious young naturalists can join the Holidaze Mini-Camp on December 29, 30, 31 and January 2 for Pre-K through 5th graders, exploring winter habitats, playing games, and crafting outdoors. More information on the program and registration can be found here.

Teatown Reservation (1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining)

For more information on upcoming events, visit  https://www.teatown.org/public-programs-and-events,

 

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20)  VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY is now retitled DON'T VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY

VAPE IS THE WORD! …But it’s no longer the ONLY word. Now, there's one more. As it enters the final weeks of its limited Off-Broadway run, the outrageous, new hit musical, Vape! The Grease Parody has been re-titled for public health and safety. Now titled DON’T VAPE! The Grease Parody, the hit Off-Broadway musical will conclude its limited Off-Broadway engagement January 4 at Theater 555 (555 W 42nd St, NYC). For tickets and information, visit DontVapeTheMusical.com. (...Yep, we've got a new URL too!)

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Courtesy of Aversa PR

21) CITY SIGHTSEEING LAUNCHES FOUR IN ONE HOLIDAY TROLLEY TOURS WITH DECORATED VICTORIAN-STYLE TROLLEYS AND STOPS AT PHILADELPHIA TOP LIGHT SHOWS - PLUS NEW CHEESESTEAK AND LIGHT TOUR

All aboard for the most festive and famous holiday trolley tours in Philadelphia. Make it a new Christmas tradition with a four-in-one holiday experience. City Sightseeing Philadelphia presents Holiday Light Show Trolley Tours now through January 5, 2026, with a 90 minute experience that picks up from the Bourse Building in Old City and travels to three of the most famous light shows in Philadelphia. Bring your friends, co-workers, family members or a favorite date, and board a fully decked out festive Victorian-style trolley for an unforgettable trolley ride complete with expert guides, live singing and trivia, giveaways, and even a chance for you to sing your own favorite holiday carols. The decorated trolleys will travel by Christmas Village, Love Park, City Hall, Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market, Dilworth Park, Comcast Center, Washington Square Park - and make stops to get out and enjoy the lights at Franklin Square, Smedley Street and The Miracle on 13th Street. New this year, pair your lights with a classic Philadelphia Cheesesteak with new Cheesesteak tours in partnership with Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks. Tour tickets are available now for both individuals, groups and private holiday trolley rentals at  philadelphiasightseeingtours DOT com. Follow for more information on Instagram by following @citysightseeingphl

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Courtesy of Philadelphia Mummers Parade

22) PHILADELPHIA MUMMERS PARADE RETURNS ON NEW YEAR'S DAY TO CELEBRATE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEGENDARY EVENT AND LAUNCH THE CITY'S HISTORIC LINE-UP OF 2026 AND AMERICA 250TH FESTIVITIES

Get ready to strut down Broad Street! Today, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia was once again named the Title Sponsor for the legendary MUMMERS PARADE, set for Thursday, January 1, 2026. Kicking off a lineup of historic city-wide celebrations set for the coming year, the 2026 Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia Mummers Parade will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its legendary strut down Broad Street with performances from the Fancy, Wench, Comic, and String Band divisions, as well as Mummers personalities and sponsors. The 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade begins at City Hall, starting at 9:00am and will continue South to Washington Avenue until 7:00pm. The judging will take place on the West side of City Hall and Dilworth Plaza. Seats in this area are available for purchase in-person from the Philadelphia Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets. They can also be purchased online through their website at www dot phlvisitorcenter dot com. Entertainers will perform during the parade route with special viewing areas at 17th & Market Streets, and along Broad Street at Samson, Pine, and Carpenter Streets. Named the #1 holiday parade in the nation by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award, viewers can watch the parade broadcast from 9:00am to 5:00pm across all platforms. Visit the brand new website for updates for this year's parade, now launched (with more info to come) at philadelphiamummersparade dot com. Also, follow on the brand new Mummers' @mummersparade

Thanks to Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia’s support, the Philadelphia Mummers Parade will broadcast live across the Delaware Valley and parts of the Poconos on WDPN-TV (MeTV2), 69 WFMZ-TV, WFMZ.com, and the WFMZ+, ZEAM, FrndlyTV, NewsOn, and LocalNow apps on Firestick, Roku, or Apple TV.

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23) Fathom Entertainment 

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Kidz Bop Live: The Concert Movie,
January 2-5

KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, is bringing its first-ever live concert experience to the big screen, kicking off its year-long 25th birthday celebration. KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie is in theatres nationwide January 2–5, 2026, in partnership with Museum of Illusions.

Tickets for KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie are on sale now at Fathom Entertainment and participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change).

Watch the official trailer here!

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