Calendar of Fun Things to Do in Chelsea and D.T. from 11/23-29
Downtown/Chelsea
Thursday, November 23rd
Chelsea
Thanksgiving Day Feast: Join members at the National Arts Club for a traditional Thanksgiving buffet, complete with all your favorite classics. Reservations are required. 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. National Arts Club, 5 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY (212) 475-3424.
Friday, November 24th
Downtown
Friday Night at the Whitney: The Museum offers pay-what-you-wish admission for all visitors each Friday night. Enjoy the Whitney’s full lineup of exhibitions along with drinks at the Studio Bar and sunset views on the Museum’s terraces. 7:00 p.m. Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort St., New York, NY (212) 570-3600.
Saturday, November 25th
Downtown
Mighty Mystic: Come to Café Wha? to hear Mighty Mystic, who is considered one of the leaders in the U.S. reggae scene and labeled by many as one of the more prolific artists to develop outside of Jamaica. 6:30 p.m. Café Wha? 115 MacDougal St., New York, NY (212) 254-3706
Sunday, November 26th
Chelsea
Strawberry Fields: Ultimate Beatles Post-Thanksgiving Brunch: “Come Together” with your fellow Beatles fans and grab your tickets for a breakfast buffet and concert ticket. Strawberry Fields consists of cast members from the Broadway and touring company of the hit musical, “Beatlemania.” 12:00 p.m. City Winery, 25 11th Ave., New York, NY (646) 751-6033.
Monday, November 27th
Downtown
Senior Group Exercise: Strengthen the whole body from warm-up to cool-down. The instructor will lead you in rhythmic movement and aerobics, balance and coordination exercises as well as strength training. 10:30 a.m. Battery Park City Authority, 6 River Terrace, New York, NY (212) 417-2000.
Tuesday, November 28th
Downtown
Holiday Tree Lighting Activities: Get into the festive spirit at the Seaport Museum during the neighborhood holiday tree lighting event. Witness the annual tree lighting ceremony on the cobblestone streets, and pop into the Museum’s introduction galleries. Families and visitors of all ages are encouraged to join in the creative fun by crafting their own baggywrinkle, maritime-inspired decorations perfect for the holidays. 5:00 p.m. South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton St., New York, NY (212) 748-8600.
Wednesday, November 29th
Downtown
Cory Doctorow: The Lost Cause: Join the Strand for an in-person event with New York Times best-selling author and journalist Cory Doctorow for a discussion of his new book “The Lost Cause.” 7:00 p.m. Strand Book Store, 3rd floor Rare Book Room, 828 Broadway, New York, NY (212) 473-1452.