Imagine the wildest, most transformative night you could have. Do you picture yourself grooving on a rooftop with a fireworks display lighting up the sky above you? Or, are you more the type to commandeer a boat and turn it into the ultimate mobile party? Whatever your vibe may be, the night is a blank canvas, and you should Absolut-ely make it your own. (more…)

Feeling a little burned out by the stress of your day-to-day life? We get it. It’s tough to balance a job, regular gym visits, happy hours with your crew, and that improv class you promised yourself you’d sign up for this year…not to mention an occasional schlep to the laundromat and countless (unsuccessful) attempts to wean yourself off Seamless and bodega snacks. (more…)

Playwright Nick Jones (The Coward, “Orange is the New Black”) returns to LCT3 with the world premiere of his newest play VERITÉ, directed by Moritz Von Stuelpnagel (Hand to God). In this darkly funny thriller, Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) plays struggling writer and stay-at-home mom Jo, who is offered an unusual deal. Two mysterious publishers, determined to make her into a best seller, give Jo fifty thousand dollars for her memoir. All she has to do is make her life exciting… but at what cost? As sinister events begin to unfold around her, Jo must decide how far she’s willing to go to transform her life into art.

With Anna Camp, Oliver Hollmann, Matt McGrath, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Robert Sella, Jeanine Serralles, Danny Wolohan

Now through March 15
Mon, Wed-Sun at 7pm, Sat & Sun at 2pm

Recently, we’ve realized that the successful people in our lives have something in common: they all have some factor that pushes them to keep up the pursuit of their goals. For some people, it’s competition. For others, it’s the internal knowledge that there’s always room for improvement. Regardless of the source, if we follow that feeling we can transform it into something amazing.

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You survived another year of mom’s over-cooked turkey, Aunt Sadie’s endless questions about your love life (or lack thereof), and a no-holds-barred Black Friday brawl. So instead of updating your OKCupid profile or trying to wall mount that 70″ flat screen you scored for $25 (and 2 black eyes), head over to South Street Seaport’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 2 at 5:45pm!

There you will find a giant tree just waiting to be lit up by you (arrive by 4pm to score a free Xyloband*), an amazing lineup of live entertainment–including a DJ set by Questlove–and lots of family-friendly activities, hot drinks, and so much more.

The Tree Lighting is but one part of the fantastic Winter/Edit holiday event series. The outdoor ice rink is open every day. Skate and helmet rentals are available, and residents in 10038, 10004, and 10005 zip codes receive 50% off admission and rental fees with valid ID! Bring the whole family and enjoy warm drinks, live entertainment and art on ice all winter long, only at the Seaport.

While you’re there, don’t forget to stop in and visit the many great vendors. Grab a bite at Ambrose Hall, Haagen Dazs or one of the delicious food trucks. Check off your holiday gift list at Guess, Superdry, Pasanella’s and many more. Or stroll through the Fulton Stall Market, open every day from 11am to 5pm.

Check out the all the details, including ice rink hours of operation, at SouthStreetSeaport.com.

*While supplies last

Christmas is nothing without Christmas trees. And even if your apartment is a closet and you don’t want to clean up all those pine needles, you still take a big breath in when you walk by Christmas tree vendors, see all of the misfit, Charlie Brown trees, and dream about taking them home.

Luckily, with South Street Seaport’s Annual Tree Lighting on December 2 at 5:45 PM, you don’t have to worry about carting home a conifer; they’ve got a humongous tree covered in thousands of LED lights and bright ornaments. And did we mention the event is free? That sure beats dollar store ornaments and belting “All I Want for Christmas Is You” with your roommates.

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