Plugged In: 10 Things to Stream, See, and Listen to This Week
The ten most essential cultural events of the week.
It s a busy season filled with seemingly infinite things to do and see. So we ve narrowed down the list for you—here are the ten most essential cultural events of the week.
Photo: © Art Basel1/10Art Basel in Miami Beach
If you’re jetting down to Miami for Art Basel, remember, the annual art fair is as much about the beaches and the parties as it is about the paintings. The nightlife events kick off tonight, but you still have time to head south if you haven’t planned your trip yet—the festivities last throughout the week, with some of the choice moments happening on Thursday and Friday, including the premiere live performance for **Rashaad Newsome’**s latest video project and a concert and private after-party with FKA twigs.
December 2–5
Photo: Courtesy of © Fox Searchlight Pictures2/10Wild with Reese Witherspoon
Wild has yet to premiere, but that hasn’t stopped the film from already attracting Oscar buzz for its lead actress, Reese Witherspoon. Adapted from **Cheryl Strayed’**s memoir of the same name, the movie depicts the author’s incredible 1,100-mile solo trek on the Pacific Crest Trail—think of it as a rugged Eat, Pray, Love.
Opening Friday, December 5
Photo: Courtesy of © HBO3/10Dressed to Kill: Arms and Armor from Medieval Knights to Game of Thrones
If you’re a diehard Game of Thrones fanatic, you should make your way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Tuesday. Michele Clapton, the woman behind all of the show’s fantastical costumes, will be discussing the cast’s wardrobe, joined by artist Miya Ando and the museum’s curator of arms and armor, Pierre Terjanian.
Tuesday, December 2, 6 p.m.
Photo: Courtesy of Radio City Music Hall4/10Radio City Christmas Spectacular
A tradition that comes around every holiday season, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular promises a bevy of Rockettes high-kicking all month long—if you’ve never gone, it’s definitely a New York City moment to check off of your bucket list.
Until December 31
Photo: Getty Images5/10Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
And while you’re in Midtown, why not stop by and see the annual lighting of the 85-foot-tall Christmas tree?
Wednesday, December 3, 7 p.m.
