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SPARK NYC Event Picks: Restaurant Week, Broadway Deals, & More (Jan. 22–25, 2026)
Your curated guide to dining deals, Broadway, art, comedy, boating and winter culture in New York City—plus a hot new restaurant opening (Jan. 22-25).
Dining
NYC Restaurant Week – Winter Edition
Jan. 20–Feb. 12
Two-course lunches and three-course dinners at $30, $45, and $60
nyctourism.com/nyc-winter-outing
Winter Restaurant Week is actually almost month—a great time to take advantage of over 600 restaurants in the five boroughs with 2-for-1–style lunch and dinner pricing. Reservations fill quickly. Pair your dinner with a 2-for-1 theater night, see below.
Umeko – Opened Jan. 16
63 Downing St., NYC | umekony.com
Umeko—loosely translated to “fish over rice”—just opened in the West Village as a sister restaurant to the viral Ume in Williamsburg. The $48 prix fixe menu follows the philosophy of doing less, well. The featured fish (currently tuna) is seasonal, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared.
Theater
2-for-1 Broadway Week
Jan. 20–Feb. 12
Broadway’s best ticket deal returns, offering 2-for-1 tickets on select performances. It pairs well with Restaurant Week for a complete evening out. See our story for participating Broadway shows, here.
Boating
The New York Boat Show
Jan. 21–25
Javits Center, 625 W. 34th St., NYC | nyboatshow.com
Summer boating season is just around the corner (well, sort of). The winter NY Boat Show is the first and longest-running boat show in the U.S. It features hundreds of boats on display, marine gear, and educational programming. Whether you are looking to buy a boat or just enjoy being around them, bring your deck shoes and take a look-see.
Art/Antiques
Winter Show at Park Avenue Armory
Opens Fri., Jan. 23–Sun., Feb. 1
Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Ave., NYC | thewintershow.org
- Opening Night Preview: Thurs., Jan. 22 | 5–9 p.m. (tickets start at $500)
- Public Hours: Fri., Jan. 23–Sun., Feb. 1 | Opens noon daily (closing times vary)
- Jewelry Brunch: Sun., Jan. 25 | 12–2 p.m.
- Young Collectors Night: Thurs., Jan. 29 | 6–9 p.m.
- Connoisseurs Night: Fri., Jan. 30 | 5:30–8 p.m.
The Winter Show is the longest-running U.S. fair devoted to art, antiques, and design. It is the show to be in, and to see. And yes, the vetting is vigorous. It also unofficially launches the cultural social season in NYC. Opening night honoree is Caroline Kennedy. Ticket prices support East Side House Settlement, which impacts more than 15,000 New Yorkers annually. Student tickets are $25 with ID.
First Annual YADA Antiques Show
Jan. 23–25
George F. Baker Mansion, 75 E. 93rd St., NYC | yadaantiques.com
The Young Antiques Dealer Association presents its inaugural, limited-run fair featuring eight emerging dealers of fine art and objects. Proceeds support the preservation of the Baker Mansion.
Jasper Johns – “Between the Clock and the Bed”
Jan. 22–Mar. 14, 2026
Gagosian, 980 Madison Ave., NYC | gagosian.com
This new exhibition surveys Jasper Johns’ crosshatch paintings and drawings from 1973 to 1983, including rarely seen works from museum loans. It commemorates the 50th anniversary of this body of work’s debut at Castelli Gallery in 1976 and bookends Gagosian’s flagship gallery history at 980 Madison Avenue.
Faith Ringgold
Through Jan. 24
Jack Shainman Gallery, 46 Lafayette St., NYC | jackshainman.com
Last chance to see this exhibition of Faith Ringgold’s powerful work downtown at Jack Shainman Gallery. The Harlem-born artist and cultural icon who lived during the Harlem Renaissance (and passed away in 2024 at the age of 93) often addressed race, gender, and culture. Her quilt narratives are especially impactful.
Performance / Comedy
An Intimate Evening with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen
Sat., Jan. 24 | 8 p.m.
Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway at 75th St., NYC | msg.com
No need to wait til next New Year’s Eve. Cooper and Cohen return for a live evening of conversation and humor.
John Oliver & Seth Meyers
Sun., Jan. 25 | 7:30 p.m.
Beacon Theatre, NYC | msg.com
Two of the sharpest late-night (or any hour) comedians will make you think and laugh (always a good thing) in residency at The Beacon Theater.