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Listen Up: A Closer Look at the Top Stories for Saturday, Dec. 8

What to Know

  • For some it's the most wonderful day of the year and for others not so much. SantaCon is back
  • Dyker Height Lights will be going on every night from now until Christmas
  • Ring in the holiday season with Rockefeller Center's 45th Annual Tuba Christmas at the ice skating rink on Sunday

Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 

Happy Saturday! The temperatures have dipped even more today, making it feel even colder. However, a bit of a warm up may be on the horizon. As always, get the latest forecast at nbcnewyork.com/weather.

1. SantaCon Is Back in NYC Today

For some it's the most wonderful day of the year and for others not so much. 

SantaCon is back. 

This year it's making its way through more than 60 venues in Midtown and the East Village. The big bar crawl is pretty diverse, but don't forget it is for charity. 

It has raised more than $400,000 over the last five year. 

Read more here.

2. The Dyker Heights Lights Kicks Off Tonight

If a Christmas bar crawl isn't for you, head down to Brooklyn to get your holiday cheer on. 

Check out the Dyker Height Lights, which will be going on every night from now until Christmas. 

The neighborhood is famous for some of the most over-the-top, extravagant setups this side of the North Pole. 

Read more here.

3. Get to 30 Rock for Rockefeller Center's 45th Annual Tuba Christmas

Ring in the holiday season with Rockefeller Center's 45th Annual Tuba Christmas at the ice skating rink on Sunday. 

Tubists of all age will play to their hearts content right underneath tree and you've just gotta be there to see it. 

You won't hear your holiday favorites quite like this. 

Read more here.

For the latest entertainment news and things to do, tune in to New York Live, Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. on NBC 4 New York. 

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