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New York City Weekend Events: What's Going On Jan. 28-29

A dog convention and ice skating are just two of the activities you can check out this weekend in New York City.

New York Knicks taking on the Brooklyn Nets in 2022.
New York Knicks taking on the Brooklyn Nets in 2022. ( Al Bello/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY — January is coming to an end, but there's still plenty to do in New York City during the last weekend of the month.

From a celebration of the Chinese New Year in Queens to a New York City basketball show down, there are lots of options around the city in the coming days.

Here is a variety of events you can check out this weekend across the city.

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Saturday

Nikki Glaser at the Beacon Theater: Upper West Side, Manhattan

The star comedian will perform at the Beacon Theater this weekend on the Upper West Side.

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The show starts at 7:30 p.m., but doors open at 6:30 p.m.

You can find out more and buy tickets — here.

Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks: Barclays Center, Brooklyn

The battle of New York City basketball will take place this weekend in Brooklyn.

The Knicks are taking on the Nets at 5:30 p.m. in the Barclays Center.

You can find out more — here.

Lunar New Year Celebration: Queens Botanical Garden

Celebrate the year of the rabbit at the Queens Botanical Garden from noon to 4 p.m.

There will be dance performances, crafts, demonstrations, story times, plant sales, live music, and more.

You can find out more about the celebration — here.

Sunday

Meet The Breeds 2023: Javits Center, Manhattan

Dog lovers rejoice. The American Kennel Club is hosting its annual event that will see more than 100 dogs come through the Javits Center on West 34th Street.

You can meet impressive dogs and learn more about responsible pet owning.

Find out more on its website.

Ice Skating At Lakeside: Prospect Park, Brooklyn

With the temperature getting colder, it's officially ice skating season once more.

The LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park offers two outdoor ice skating rinks for the whole family.

You can find out more — here.

Aladdin on Broadway: Theater District, Manhattan

Aladdin remains one of the most popular shows on Broadway, and it will have multiple shows this weekend at the New Amsterdam Theatre at 214 W. 42nd St.

On Sunday, there is a performance at 1 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m.

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

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