NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The cold weather got you down? Here's your chance to take those weekend plans from not to hot! Whether you're looking to party it up or relax, we've got you covered with the best food, drinks, shows and music the area has to offer:
Pier 17 Winterland Ice Skating
Ice skating in New York City never gets old. Now you can practice you triple axel atop The Rooftop at Pier 17. The Winterland Rink is back and larger in size, with unmatched views of the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline.
Where: The Rooftop at Pier 17 - 89 South Street, Manhattan
When: Friday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.– 11 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Cost: Weekend Rink Admission and Skate Rental: $26
Union Square Holiday Market
The internationally renowned Holiday Market located in the heart of NYC. Hailed as a must-visit destination for unique gifts created by local craftsmen and artists, millions of people browse the winding aisles each year enjoying this unique and eclectic holiday experience
Where: Union Square Park (southern side), Manhattan
When: Friday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday Nov. 23, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Gladys Knight, known as the "Empress of Soul", heads to Brooklyn to sing all of her classic songs with Wil Downing. This is your change to see one of the most influential, beloved, and important living singers on the planet. Get your tickets and sing along to her Motown-style R&B songs like "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "Midnight Train to Georgia".
Where: Kings Theatre, Brooklyn
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: Varies