In this age of Lana Del Rey think pieces and urinal-based consoles, it's easy to be cynical about video games. If you find yourself in need of something to reignite the sparks between you and your console, then you should check out a one-night-only group video game at The Museum of Natural History this Thursday. And it's starring none other than The Magnetic Fields' sardonic wit Stephin Merritt. more ›

EVENT: Want to get all of your holiday shows conveniently mashed up in to one night? Then join Mickey and Minnie Mouse tonight to help light the Holiday Tree at Lincoln Center. While there you will also see "performances from The Metropolitan Opera's new holiday production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, a selection from George Balanchine's The Nutcracker by the New York City Ballet and students from the School of American Ballet, a daring performance from the fire-juggling Gizmo Guys from the Big Apple Circus, and holiday favorites sung by the SRC All-City Gospel Chorale and special guest Alvin Slaughter." That's a lot of holiday cheer. more ›

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