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2016 is ending (thank god) but so are all of these amazing art, theater and music shows. See them while you still can!
Showgasm
Actor and comedian John Early’s eclectic variety show, with his wine-guzzling sidekick DJ Hamm Samwich, will go on without him after this final hosting gig. Don’t miss a sure to be bizarre evening.
Ars Nova, 511 W 45th St (arsnovanyc.com). Thu 8 at 8pm; $5–$20.
Bon Iver
The melancholy indie prince returns to New York for 10 performances, all of which are sold out. But you can still score tickets on reselling sites like stubhub.com—it’s worth it.
Various locations (boniver.org). Various dates, times and prices. Through Dec 14.
BAM Next Wave Festival
Catch the end of the months-long fest of dynamic films, music and theater, like a contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale that runs through Sunday 11.
Various locations (bam.org). Various dates, times and prices. Through Dec 18.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
In its 46th season, the Alvin Ailey troupe puts on a different selection of dozens of works—including Kyle Abraham’s Untitled America and Mauro Bigonzetti’s Deep—each night.
New York City Center, 131 W 55th St (nycitycenter.org). Daily at various times; $25–$150. Through Dec 31.
Betony
Michelin-starred restaurant Betony will serve its last eight-course meal on New Years Eve. Experience their ever-changing menu and unique milk punch cocktail—if you can get in.
41 W 57th St (212-465-2400, betony-nyc.com)
The Grand Paradise
Immerse yourself in a ’70s-era tropical resort as you wander and see what unfurls. Expect performers to whisk you away for intimate moments.
383 Troutman St, Brooklyn (thegrandparadise.com). Various dates and times; $60–$135. Through Dec 31.
Career Suicide
Comedian Chris Gethard tells us the story of his life in a one-man show, filled with depression, medication, therapy (and an awful yet delightful therapist) and getting through it all with humor and light.
The Lynn Redgrave Theater, 45 Bleecker St (careersuicideshow.com). Various dates and times; $48–$68. Through Jan 8.
The Color Purple
See this Tony Award–winning cast—most notably the earth-shattering Cynthia Erivo—tell a powerful story of female friendship before its final show.
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W 45th St (colorpurple.com). Various dates and times; $59–$225. Through Jan 9.
“Klimt and the Women of Vienna’s Golden Age, 1900–1918”
Experience Gustav Klimt’s radiant paintings and drawings at Neue Galerie. Women surrounded by glorious colors and flints of gold will distract you from winter’s imminence.
1048 Fifth Ave (neuegalerie.org). Thu–Sun 11am–6pm; $10–$20. Through Jan 16.