If you’re like me, I get overwhelmed by the holiday season – overcrowded parties, long shopping lines, and more images of Santa Claus than I care for in one month!

So for a little respite, here are my Top 4 holiday arts & culture outings that I plan on taking in between wrapping presents and eating some Christmas turkey:

1) Reconstruct Art Presents: ODATHROWBACK with his exhibition of Leather Art,on view at Chasama, 90-26 Jamaica Ave, 161st Street until Dec 31st

2) The 3rd Annual Holiday Xmas YELLATHON! at The Sparrow Tavern 24-01 29th St. Astoria, Thursday, December 23rd at 9pm

3) THE TALENT SHOW exhibition, PS1, 22-25 Jackson Avenue, LIC on view now!

4) The Annual Christmas Night Luao, at Hell Gate Social, 12-21 Astoria Blvd., LIC, Saturday, December 25th at 7pm

I hope to see you at any (or all) of these local Queens events! Let’s remember to celebrate this season with a lil’ arts and culture!