NYC Weekend Events: December 6-8

Get ready for a fantastic weekend in NYC! From world-class dance performances to immersive theater and free opera, there's something for everyone.

Dance

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to New York City Center (131 West 55th St., Manhattan) through January 5th, with performances of Judith Jamison's signature dance, “Cry”, and world premieres of new works. Tickets start at $42.

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Film

Catch Carrie Coon and Shea Whigham in the comedic neo-noir, “Lake George” at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lower Manhattan (28 Liberty St Suite SC301, Manhattan). Tickets are $20.98.

<img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/6.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1" alt="Carrie Coon in “Lake George.” (Courtesy of Magnet Releasing)">

Music

Tony winner Amber Iman presents “Rebel With a Cause: The Artistry and Activism of Nina Simone” at The 92nd Street Y (1395 Lexington Ave., Manhattan). Tickets start at $40.

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Theater

Experience an immersive retelling of “A Christmas Carol” at the historic Merchant’s House Museum (29 East 4th St., Manhattan). Tickets start at $50.

<img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Carol2021-0226WEB.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1" alt="John Kevin Jones in “A Christmas Carol.” (Joey Stocks)">

Art

Explore “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition” at Industry City’s ⅞ Building (900 Third Ave., Brooklyn) through January 5th. Tickets start at $22.

<img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Shanghai-2018-2.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1" alt="“Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition” in Shanghai. (Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition)">

Opera

Enjoy a free performance of “La Carmencita,” a modern adaptation of Bizet’s “Carmen,” at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center (1887 Broadway, Manhattan) on Friday, December 6th at 7:30 pm.

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Free Event

Celebrate Fifth Avenue's 200th anniversary on Sunday, December 8th from noon to 6 pm, with art installations, performances, and more!

<img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Open-Streets-2.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1" alt="Fifth Avenue Open Streets (Fifth Avenue Association)">