Martha Stewart Holiday Craft Sale

The handmade holiday at the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Holiday Craft Sale is back for the second year in a row.

Skip the crowds this year in favor of more unique gifts and one-stop shopping at the Martha Stewart Holiday Craft Sale. Dozens of artisans and crafters, including many Martha Stewart company employees, will be selling their handmade projects and crafts. We guarantee you'll find a gift for everyone on your list!

Saturday, December 4, 2010 

Noon to 6 p.m.

Starrett-Lehigh Building
601 West 26th Street (between Eleventh and Twelfth avenues)
9th Floor
New York, NY 10001

Sunday Concert: Red Baraat

What: Comprised of dhol (double-sided, barrel-shaped North Indian drum slung over one shoulder), percussion and horns, this New York City-based group plays fresh originals, as well as traditional Punjabi songs and Bollywood numbers with an explosive stage performance and presence.
When: Sunday, December 5th - 3:00 pm
Where: Queensborough Public Library - Central Branch - 89-11 Merrick Boulevard (between Jamaica and Hillside Avenues)
Cost: Free

Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bryant Park

Kick-off the holiday season with the lighting of the tree with skating performances by: Michael Weiss, two-time Olympian; The Haydenettes, over 20 synchronized skaters performing to Let it Snow and White Christmas; and the Ice Theater of New York.  

Broadway Performances by cast members from Billy Elliot, Elf & Rock of Ages.

Musical Performances by  Wilson Phillips, Grammy-nominated and best-selling female group; Ethan Bortnick, 9-year-old pianist, composer, entertainment prodigy; and Graham Phillips, Star of CBS' The Good Wife and recent cast member of Broadway's 13.

Public skating is unavailable between 2:30pm - 7:30pm. However, the skating pavilion will be open during the Tree Lighting. Public skating resumes at 7:30pm. 

Tonight, December 2  |  6:00pm – 7:30pm | Citi Pond

 

Kings County General Store

Sponsored by the good folks at Bust Magazine, this local market will have you shimmying to tunes by Mikey Palms and friends from East Village Radio, while you sip special drinks and get your shop on. 

All gifts are locally made in NYC and range from $5 to $50.  

Sunday, December 5, from noon to 5 p.m.  

Kings County General Store

Southpaw, 125 5th Avenue (between Sterling Place and St. Johns Place)

718-230-0236

Calling all cyclists!

Join actor/activist Matthew Modine tonight for a night of food, drinks and music—all in support of a good cause! The actor is hosting the event with urban, outdoor apparel company, Nau, to celebrate his nonprofit, Bicycle for a Day. Spend the evening shopping for sustainable goods—all at 20% off, and learning about how we can all better our environment. 

Thursday, December 2, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Nau + Dunderdon, 25 Howard Street (at Crosby Street)

212-226-4040. 

Author Event

What: Meet Amy Sedaris, America's most delightfully unconventional hostess and the bestselling author of I Like You delivers a new book that will forever change the world of crafting. According to her,  it's often been said that ugly people craft and attractive people have sex. In her new book, SIMPLE TIMES, she sets the record straight.

When: Dec. 2 @ 7pm
Where: Columbus Circle - Borders
10 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019

FIGHT FEST Cabarets

FIGHT FEST Cabarets:

FREE Preview Cabaret
Thu, Dec. 2 at 8pm

FREE!

Five-minute excerpts of Mainstage Plays, followed by the Opening Night Party!  

Reserve online immediately!

Small amount of reserved tickets will be reservable. First Come, First Served after those are gone.

60 minutes

Topshop Nail Bar

Topshop's Nail Bar is offering free mani's with 12 custom designs inspired by the latest trends. 

Get down to the store early and book a same day appointment. 

Thursday, December 2, to Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, December 4, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.  

Topshop, 478 Broadway (at Broome Street); 212-966-9555.