One thing to do today: Embrace high culture at the New York City Ballet

The famed company begins its winter season tonight.

By Amy Plitt Thu Jan 17 2013

New York City Ballet Winter 2013 Photograph: Paul Kolnik

Start planning a fancy date now: New York City Ballet kicks off its winter season tonight with a Tchaikovsky-Balanchine bill, featuring Swan Lake, Allegro Brillante and Tchaikovsky Suite No. 3. The company will focus on Balanchine's works this season, but will also premiere a new piece by choreographer Justin Peck on January 31.