New York City Weekend Events: What's Going On Jan. 14-16

NEW YORK, NY — The first three-day weekend of 2023 is here with the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday.

From a jazz festival across the city to a day honoring the work of Martin Luther King Jr. in Prospect Park, there are lots of options around the city this weekend.

Here is a collection of events you can check out this long weekend throughout the city.

Saturday

Hamilton: Richard Rodgers Theater, Times Square

The record-breaking Broadway smash hit is still running at Richard Rodger's Theater at 226 W. 46th St, and you can check out two show times on Saturday.

The shows are also slightly more affordable than they were at the beginning of the Hamilton popularity craze.

You can check out tickets and learn more — here.

2023 Winter Jazz: Various venues across the city

Hundreds of music groups will perform across the city for the annual festival.

Winter Jazzfest celebrates "music as a living entity, wherein history collides with the future in every note."

You can find out more and where the nearest shows are to you — here.

Sunday

globalFEST: Lincoln Center, Manhattan

The 20th rendition of the annual globalFest will take place across multiple stages at Lincoln Center's new David Geffen Hall.

The international-music showcase will take place starting at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

You can check out more about the event and how to buy tickets — here.

Queens College MLK Day Celebration: LeFrak Concert Hall, Flushing, Queens

Queens College will host its annual MLK Day celebration at the same LeFrak Concert Hall venue that the iconic Civil Rights leader delivered a speech in 1965.

This year's program will feature Grammy-nominated jazz singer Samara Joy, and a keynote address by Dr. Jelani Cobb.

You can check out more about the event and buy tickets — here.

Monday

Harlem Gospel Choir Performance: Times Square, Manhattan

The Harlem Gospel Choir will perform a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee at Sony Hall at 235 W. 46th St.

The choir is a renowned gospel group that performs worldwide.

You can find out more and check out tickets — here.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day In Prospect Park: Prospect Park, Brooklyn

The Prospect Park Park Alliance will commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Brooklyn park.

There will be park cleaning tasks and other service-based activities.

You can learn more about the event — here.