(Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, 165 West 65th St, New York, NY 10023) (see website for schedule) The Jewish Museum and The Film Society of Lincoln Center present a global survey of innovative and provocative films that explore the multi-faceted Jewish experience. Directors Q&As ($7-11) Event Website

(The New Church, 114 East 35 Street, (Park & Lex), New York, NY 10016) (8-10:00 pm) Chelsea Opera principal and guest artists, accompanied by pianist Lloyd Arriola, present an evening of favorite German opera and operetta selection by Richard Wagner, Richard Strauss, Erich Korngold, Friedrich von Flotow, Eugene d'Albert and Franz Lehar. Proceeds benefit Chelsea Opera's production fund. ($20 GA/$12S/Sr in advance ($25/$15 at the door)) (2122601796) [email protected] Event Website

(Feinstein's Loews Regency, 540 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065) (8:30PM-10PM) Eric Michael Gillett returns to the stage of Feinstein’s with a wide-ranging collection of his favorite songs from the cabaret and concert evenings that have brought him national acclaim. The award-winning vocalist and Broadway performer’s repertoire for this engagement includes pop classics (“Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me”, “Separate Lives”, “Crazy for You”), the Great American Songbook (“Blues in the Night”) and the Great White Way (“Too Many Mornings”, “Loving You”), as well as contemporary pop and cabaret standards (“Flight”) ($25/$40 (premium)) (212 339 4095) Event Website

(City Center, 131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019) (12:45pm; 1:45pm) Kids of all ages will get a chance to witness firsthand the amazing stories of Gilbert & Sullivan when the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players present its 35th Anniversary season at City Center. Hosted by Artistic Director Albert Bergeret, a kid friendly 45-minute pre-show session is created which incorporates history, story plots and musical appreciation! The interactive and fun-filled presentations are offered on Saturday, January 9th "The Pirates of Penzance"; Sunday, January 10th "H.M.S. Pinafore"; Saturday, January 16th "The Mikado"; Sunday, January 17th r "Ruddigore". ($96 - $40) ((212) 581-1212) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM) At this Speed-Dating event, meet lots of guys ages 30s & 40s one-on-one for a series of 3-minute dates, then get a free mingling period to meet anyone else in the room. Tell us which men you want a second date with, and minutes later you find out your matches. This is a great opportunity to meet guys for time-efficient face-to-face contact and see what kind of chemistry is there. It’s a lot of fun and could lead to meeting someone special! ($20) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Center, 208 W. 13th st., new york, NY 10011) (8 - 10pm) At this Speed-Dating event, meet lots of guys ages 30s & 40s one-on-one for a series of 3-minute dates, then get a free mingling period to meet anyone else in the room. Tell us which men you want a second date with, and minutes later you find out your matches. This is a great opportunity to meet guys for time-efficient face-to-face contact and see what kind of chemistry is there. It’s a lot of fun and could lead to meeting someone special! ($20) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (9pm - 1am) Dance 208 presents The Big 80s with DJ Lugnut. ($10 at the door, $8 online) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (12PM) Olympic-style wrestling competition; referreed matches; red vs. blue. Everyone gets a medal. All wrestlers are invited to the traditional dinner party afterwards. Any adult competitor may bring an AAU card to register/weigh-in. Spectatators welcome. ($15) Event Website

(Bubble Lounge, 228 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013) (7pm - 1am) Magnetic Cabaret features five Magnetic Laboratorium's Live Video Light Action Cabaret, by New York City Night Stars, Associated Artists and Guess Artists. Magnetic Cabaret offers The Bubble Lounge clientele an over the top experience of an elegantly raw approach to cabaret. Event Website

(LQ, 511 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017) (7pm) Join thousands of women in cities across the country for a national night of celebration! Her HRC is a time for us to come together as women in support of equality for the LGBT community and have fun! Join HRC for another sizzling women's event that you don't want to miss, featuring DJ Susan Levine. Live Auction featuring a Harrah's vacation stay: ($15 advance; $20 door (Includes an annual HRC membership)) Event Website

(NBC) (8pm) Hosted by Ricky Gervais, it will be broadcast live coast to coast on NBC from The Beverly Hilton.Golden Globe winners Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio will present the Cecil B. DeMille Award to Martin Scorsese. They be seen in more than 160 countries worldwide and is one of the few awards ceremonies that span both television and motion picture achievements. Event Website

(Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd St (btwn 7 & 8th Aves), New York, NY 10011, 212.367.9000, Venue Website) (8PM) This event is open to Kinsey diehards, survivors of the Kinsey experience, or those game for the challenge. OUTmedia will be launching its "Be Queer, Buy Queer! national video contest and campaign at the youth event at Creating Change. When calling to make a reservation, and receive a 20% discount on the cover. Campus Pride ($30 cover + 2 drink guarantee) ((212) 367-9000) [email protected] Event Website

(Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St, New York, NY 10025) (6:30PM) Each year the JCC presents the powerful work of artists whose vision coincides with King's voice for justice, peace and civil rights. Don't miss this annual event featuring a line up of visionary performers. (FREE) Event Website

(Public Assembly, 70 N. 6th St., Brooklyn, NY 11211) (10 PM) Sweet and Nasty Burlesque - the most-cancelled show in striptease - celebrates it's 3rd and most recent untimely demise at MEMENTO MORI: part Irish wake, part Viking funeral, part Second Line and part unholy experiment in reanimation. "We may have gone through 3 or 4 lives already," says host Nasty Canasta, "but as a result of a long-standing deal with a certain ... chthonic individual, we have at least 5 lives left. I'm confident that, through a careful mix of strategic striptease, cheap whiskey, and the black arts, we shall rise to twirl tassels again. ($10) [email protected] Event Website

(5th Ave from 61st St to 86th St) (1PM) The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade began in 1959 to honor war dead and took place in Harlem. It moved to 5th Aven in 1964, and was dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. after he was assassinated in 1968. (Free)

(Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natur, West 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024) (7:30pm on 1/19; 8pm all other shows) Gotham Chamber Opera, in partnership with the American Museum of Natural History and in association with American Repertory Theater, presents "Il mondo della luna" (The World on the Moon) by Joseph Haydn, in a new production staged by Diane Paulus, director of "Hair", which received the 2009 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. "Il mondo della luna" ($30 - $125) (212-279-4200) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) From a ten-year low in March 2009, markets worldwide have soared in an unprecedented rally. Is this bear-market rally poised to punish investors, or is the recovery sustainable and real? In a conversation tailored to LGBT investors and business owners, panelists will include investment strategists and economists from powerhouses like UBS, Credit Suisse, and Deutsche Bank along with market observers like Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist James Stewart. RSVP Required. (OP Members & employees of participating firms (UBS, CS, DB): FREE; Non-Members: $20) Event Website

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) (!0AM-9PM) Celebrating our 105th anniversary with a return to our traditional dates, a new 5-day format and the best deals of the season on boats and marine gear! ($12) Event Website

(Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY 10016) (6:30PM) Join MASTERPIECE executive producer Rebecca Eaton for a sneak preview of scenes from the new four-hour adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma, starring Romola Garai, Jonny Lee Miller, and Michael Gambon. Emma will be broadcast on three Sundays beginning January 24, 2010 on PBS/Thirteen (www.pbs.org/masterpiece). This event is cosponsored by the Jane Austen Society of North America, New York (JASNA-NY). (FREE) Event Website

(Access Theater, 380 Broadway, 4th Fl., New York City, NY 10013) (7 PM-11 PM) SHELBY COMPANY and Artistic Director, DAN MOYER, are pleased to announce Great SCoT, the company’s premiere series of three full-length plays by emerging writers, plus additional plays in the SCoT Free reading series. ($15) (1-800-838-3006) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Center, 208 W. 13th st., new york, NY 10011) (6:00 PM) Offering a summer share? Seeking a share? Meet your match and enjoy beverage bargains at the Center. Whatever your budget, find tempting offerings in every category -- quarter-share, half-share, full share. A share offers you a superior experience and the happy option of sharing meal costs. LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th Street, Manhattan (Share Seeker $15; Share Offeror $40) (212.620.7310) [email protected] Event Website

(Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th St, New York, NY 10011) (11AM) Featuring the finest dealers in 17th- to 20th-century American folk art, furniture, American Indian art, decorative arts, and fine arts. Special programming includes tours, a day trip to a private collection, and appraisals. ($18) Event Website

(Church of St. Luke in the Fields, 487 Hudson St @ Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (8PM) Bach’s prelude and fugue compositions reached an extraordinary peak of sophistication and virtuosity during his tenure as court organist in Weimar.Based on the North German School, the style includes brilliant toccata passages for the manuals, ornate pedal solos and dramatic pedal points. In addition to preludes and fugues, the program will include chorale preludes from the Orgelbüchlein. ($20/T/W/TH $30/35) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) So you thought looking for a job was as simple as scanning Craigslist and e-mailing a resume? If so, you're skipping steps that can make the difference between an endless hunt and an effective search. In this intimate seminar, you'll learn what The Five O' Clock Club considers the six "missing pieces" of most job searches. (OP Members FREE; Non-members $15) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8:30pm) The first panel discussion sponsored by the Center’s Young Leaders Council (YLC) will focus on activism in LGBT communities and feature panelists whose involvement spans from Stonewall to what is now referred to as the modern LGBT civil rights movement. Panelists: Jason Haas, Jeremy Heimans, Corey Johnson, Ann Northrop, Gregory Angelo and John Blasco. Moderated by Kerry Eleveld. Topics to be discussed: Movement Beginnings and Departures; Organizing in the Digital Age; Activism Beyond Borders; and Moving Ahead, Winning Equality. (FREE) [email protected] Event Website

(Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (6PM) The Stonewall Demoratic Club of NYC want to invite you to the 4th Annual Women's Awards honoring: Cathy Marino-Thomas, Janet Weinberg, The National Center for Lesbian Rights, The Women of Snapshot Joanne Smith ($15 to $75, includes membership to Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC) [email protected]

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) (9AM-9PM) ($16) Event Website

(Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065) (12 - 8pm) The Winter Antiques Show marks its 56th year as the most prestigious antiques show in America, featuring the “best of the best” from antiquities through the 1960s. The Show provides curators, established collectors, dealers, design professionals and first-time buyers with opportunities to view and purchase exceptional pieces showcased by 75 exhibitors. One-third of the Show's exhibitors are specialists in Americana, with the rest featuring English, European, and Asian fine and decorative arts. ($20) Event Website

(Astoria World Mannor, 25-22 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, NY 11375) (7PM) One of New York City’s largest LGBT dinner dances, Winter Pride has become one of the most important celebratory events of the year. To benefit Queens Pride festivities. ($95) Event Website

(West Chelsea Arts Building, 526 West 26th St. (10th & 11th Ave.), New York, NY 10001) (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM) Visit 7 exhibits of cutting-edge painting, sculpture, electronic media & photography, some by gay & lesbian artists and others of interest to a queer sensibility, led by a former gay studies professor and art critic for the New York Blade. While you’re there, socialize with arts-oriented gay men & lesbians! ($20) (212-946-1548) [email protected] Event Website

(City Winery, 155 Varick St (btw Spring & Vandam), New York City, NY 10013) (11AM - 2PM (seating from 10am)) Enjoy Metropolitan Klezmer (with several bandmates from Isle of Klezbos) Great menu & wine list, large & lovely space, excellent stage, great vibe. . ($10; kids under 13 FREE (& no brunch minimum)) (212-608-0555) [email protected] Event Website

(Studios 353, 353 West 48 Street, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10036) (11:30AM - 1:30PM) Thinking of putting on a cabaret show in 2010? Don't miss this entertaining and informative round-table seminar on the "do's" and "don'ts" to guide you to a successful cabaret event. Navigate issues like how to book a performance venue, selecting your musical staff, marketing and promotion and more. Panelists will include award-winning cabaret professionals with years and years of experience to share. ($15 (Free for MAC members)) (212 465 2662) [email protected] Event Website

(The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024) (1 - 4pm) Who Gets To Call It Art? is a wild ride through the fascinating 1960s New York art world, seen through the eyes of the first “contemporary art” curator for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Henry Geldzahler. Directed by Peter Rosen, the film presents a vibrant look at ten amazing years when American artists challenged everything and changed the world of art. Interviews of Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Frank Stella, and David Hockney. (FREE) Event Website

(Various Locations) Reservations open January 12th. Event Website

(See website for info) ONE NIGHT. 3,000 NEW YORKERS. LET'S MAKE IT COUNT. The NYC Department of Homeless Services will be conducting the Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) and thousands of volunteers are needed to canvass parks, subways, and other public spaces to count the number of people living unsheltered in the city. Just one night of your time will help us collect vital information that is used by outreach teams to help homeless people leave the streets for a better life. Training provided. Event Website

(Town Hall, 123 West 43rd, New York, NY 10036) (7PM) The Nightlife Awards honor the best of New York's cabaret, comedy, and jazz by having the award winners perform rather than deliver acceptance speeches. The awards are decided upon by more than two-dozen critics and experts on four different panels. Event Website

(Merkin Concert Hall, 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023) (8PM) Out of the Classical Closet: Great Music by Gay Composers. Come be surprised, moved, and uplifted by their glorious music. Revel in the talents of Jesse Blumberg, baritone, Donna Breitzer, mezzo-soprano, Deborah Selig, soprano, Marc Molomot, tenor, Joyce Rosenzweig, pianist, an array of outstanding instrumentalists, the CBST Chorus, and Cantorial Intern Jason Kaufman, performing an unforgettable concert of art song, chamber music, and musical theater. CBST ($36+)

(Parkside Lounge, 317 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10003) (8-PM) The premiere Book Club Burlesque of 2010 finds us back to familiar territory: the bizarre and surreal. This event will be another fantastic assortment of visual and performance works by very talented artists from the Lower East Side and beyond. For those who don't know, Book Club Burlesque is responsible for promoting sexy, literate fun through thematic choices. It is in every sense a Book Club, and in every sense a Burlesque party. It has been featured as a Voice Choice (Riverdale Sock-Hop) and features a revolving cast of eccentric contributors. (5.00) (6464627755) [email protected] Event Website

(Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E.3rd Street between, Ave B&C, New York, NY 10003) (7PM) Kick off the start of the long running LGBT art and entertainment Festival. This is a chance to renew old friendships and make new ones, show off your talent or just see what someone else is doing Join us for some an old fashion good time. ($10) (212 779 3051) Event Website

(McGinn Cazale Theatre, 2162 Broadway, Between 76th and 77th Streets, New York, NY 10024) (Tu - Sa 8:00PM Sa & Su 4PM) MazelTov Cocktail is the story of a Jewish woman stuck in a dead-end job as a celebrity's personal assistant, her cocaine addicted (and recently incarcerated) brother and the two neurotic parents who spawned them...But it's a comedy! ($45.00) (212-579-0528) [email protected] Event Website

(Chelsea Recreation Center, 430 West 25th Stree, New York, NY 10001) (7PM) This is a multimedia examination of an overlooked but vivid and fascinating aspect of our Popular Culture -- the popular take on New York's Garment Center during its peak years. This talk focuses on the Golden Age of the Garment Center, and its Pop Culture artifacts -- the novels, plays, songs, films, advertising and other popular imagery that tells the changing fortunes of the Garment Center. By turns informative, campy, bigoted and just plain naive, this imagery is deeply evocative of a once-vital City sector, now more a tourists' lure than a force in New York's life. (FREE)

(La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, 74A East 4th St, New York, NY 10003) (10 PM - 11:10 PM Fri. & Sat. 8 PM - 9:10 PM Sun.) To celebrate one of the most successful shows of its fall season, The Club at La MaMa will re-mount The New Stage Theatre Company production of "Oh, Those Beautiful Weimar Girls." The piece is an evening of the music and dance associated with Anita Berber, the iconic actor/dancer/poet who epitomized for many the decadence of Weimar era Berlin. It is conceived and directed by Ildiko Nemeth. Texts are written by Mark Altman. Choreography is by Julie Atlas Muz and Peter Schmitz. Weimar cabaret goers pursued glamour and pleasure compulsively, as though excess might grant liberation from the perils of their time. ($20 general admission, $15 Students/Senior citizens) ((212) 475-7710) Event Website