Enjoy the city between holidays with winter’s first wave of events.

The Economist World in 2011 festival with Bill Clinton
From high-powered speakers (including the aforementioned 42nd U.S. President) on pressing economic, business, and political matters to experts on cultural trends, artists and musicians, this 3-day summit promises to be “a feast for the intellect and an opportunity to frame the year ahead with people who will move the headlines.”
Gala dinner: Thursday December 2, 6:30-10 p.m.; Skylight Soho, 275 Hudson Street; $350
Friday events and performance: Friday, December 3, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; 92Y Tribeca, 200 Hudson Street; $75
Saturday events: Saturday, December 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 92Y Tribeca, 200 Hudson Street; $75
See event site and schedule for more details.

Out of the Bathtub: A Repeal Day Cocktail Party
Celebrate the repeal of prohibition by imbibing some non-bathtub hooch in the elegant Peacock Alley at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. Exclusive cocktails and other specials will help make the speaking easy.
Saturday, December 5, 6-8PM
The Waldorf-Astoria, 301 Park Avenue
Tickets: $45; RSVP info here.

Metamorphosis: A six-legged nightmare by Franz Kafka
Some kinds of change are better than others. Kafka’s creepy transformation story is adapted for the stage with an excellent international cast and supported by perfectly dark, delicate music by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.
November 30—December 4, 7:30 p.m.
BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn
Tickets: $25-$65

Artist Talk: A conversation with Peter Greenaway
The noted filmmaker will speak about his influences, work process and the films he’s made and current Armory installation Leonardo’s Last Supper: A Vision by Peter Greenaway.
Saturday, December 4, 10:30 a.m.
Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue
Tickets: $12 Armory members; $15 General Admission

Children’s Workshop: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker (with New York City Ballet)
This 45-minute pre-performance program for children four and older will feature dancers, musicians, and teaching artists from the New York City Ballet introducing the story, music, movement, and themes of the holiday classic.
December 4, 11 a.m.
David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center
Tickets: $Free