The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, November 12

Tonight in New York City: Listen to violinist Joshua Bell perform at Lincoln Center, learn some New England holiday cooking tips, or create works of art using reusable materials. By Carly Petrone.

Joshua Bell

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Joshua Bell fans can see him perform live at Lincoln Center tonight. Case Scaglione conducts the talented violinist in a program featuring Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun by Debussy, Violin Concerto by Glazunov, and Symphony No. 5 by Prokofiev. Get lost in the music tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $44-$133.

New England Holiday Cooking

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There's nothing like a New England holiday feast during the holidays. Tonight, let private chef and instructor Carl Raymond teach you how to create the perfect spread straight from the Northeast. On the menu tonight: Potato & Vermont cheddar soup; turkey casserole with wild rice, mushrooms, and herbed croutons; roasted Brussels sprouts, and cranberry apple pie. Class starts at 6 p.m. and costs $45.

Thalia Book Club: Roz Chast and Jules Feiffer

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Symphony Space invites the irresistible cartoonist Roz Chast and Jules Feiffer to the stage tonight to talk about their latest books: Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? And Kill My Mother (respectively). New Yorker art editor Francoise Mouly will sit down with these two iconic artists followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Event begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $25 for general admission, $21 for members.

The Me Oh My Ohs

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Come see Hilary Hawke and Abby Hollander perform during Country Wednesdays at Pete's Candy Store in Brooklyn. This upright bass and guitar-playing duo bring together two unique voices in perfect country harmony. Rick Snell will also provide support on the electric guitar as well as a very special guest. Show starts at 10 p.m. and admission is free.

Reusable Art Making

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Learn how to create art out of reusable materials tonight at McCarren Park. Artists from Materials for the Arts will be holding a workshop so you can experiment with the many ways these materials can be repurposed into fantastic pieces of art. Learn various techniques in making sculptures from wire, plastic, buttons, paper scraps, and more. Workshop is free and begins at 6:30 p.m.

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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.