Take a breather at an exhibition or a panel discussion during the holiday frenzy. For anyone curious about what local happenings to fit into your weekly schedules, Archinect and Bustler have compiled a snappy list of events in New York City that are worth checking out.

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New Narratives in Motion | December 14, recommended by Alexander Walter

Still from Trollbäck + Company animation, image via aigany.org.

Parsons is hosting a promising panel discussion on the drastic evolution of motion media in recent years, the influence of new platforms, and the resulting transformation of user experiences and visual narratives. Moderated by industry veteran Alex Moulton of Trollbäck + Company, the list of panelists includes John Colette (Savannah College of Art and Design), Adam Mignanelli (VICE Media), Hélène Park (Google Chrome UX), Beat Baudenbacher (LOYALKASPAR), and Michelle Higa Fox (Slanted Studios).

It’s About Us: A New New Yorkers Exhibition | Opening on December 15, recommended by Justine Testado

Photo: Leo Chiou.

Get a glimpse of the various artistic visions, cultures, and concerns of Queens' immigrant community in this exhibition, which celebrates the art created by the workshop participants of the Queens Museum's New New Yorkers program. The program gives adult immigrants an opportunity to express themselves and gain valuable life skills through the arts.

Items: Is Fashion Modern? | Open now until April 1, 2018, recommended by Amelia Taylor-Hochberg

Image via MoMA.

Regardless of whether you care about fashion, everyone has those certain pieces that seem indispensable: the pair of jeans, the sneakers, the dress. MoMA's show looks at 99 "Items" that, for a variety of reasons, have achieved near-eternal relevancy in our fashion and culture.

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