DANCE

REFLECTIONS IN D The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater hosts its season opening gala. The gala features a program of highlights from the season, including Ailey’s “Reflections in D,” which is re-staged by artistic director Judith Jameson, and his classic, “Revelations.” The dancers perform to live musical accompaniment led by conductor Eric Reed. Gala-goers are also treated to the American premiere of choreographer Maurice Béjart’s reworking of Fokine’s ballet, “Firebird.” Opening night gala, Wednesday, 7 p.m., performances through Monday, December 31, dates and times vary, New York City Center, West 55th Street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, 212-405-9031 for gala tickets, 212-581-1212 for performance tickets, $400 and up for gala tickets, $35 and up for performances. For complete information, go to nycitycenter.org.

FAMILY

THE TERMINAL Youngsters and grown-ups are invited to uncover secrets about the city’s Grand Central Terminal during the “Grand Central Scramble Family Scavenger Hunt” presented by Watson Adventures. Participants file through the station, making their way through the Whispering Gallery, which bears no signage, and the food court, where you’ll identify the television stars and learn some well-kept facts, including the arrival time of the station’s “ghost” train. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Grand Central Station, 109 E. 42nd St., between Park and Lexington avenues, 877-946-4868, $20.50, open to those ages 7 and up.

FILM

MUPPETS MAKE MUSIC BAMcinématek presents “A Muppet Thanksgiving,” featuring creator Jim Henson’s cast of characters. The series includes two films, “Muppet Treasure Island” (1996), Thursday, 4:30, 6:50, and 9:15 p.m., Friday, 2 and 4:10 p.m.,and “Muppets From Space” (1999), Saturday and Sunday, 2 and 4:30 p.m., BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave., between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street, 718-636-4100, $11 general, $7.50 students, seniors, and children.

MUSIC

SWEET HOME The youngest daughter of folk rocker Woody Guthrie, Sarah Lee, performs with her husband, Johnny Irion, at Brooklyn’s Union Hall. The singer-songwriter duo began performing together as an acoustic act during the fall of 2000, combining Mr. Irion’s love of rock and blues with Ms. Lee’s folk, blues, and country roots. Mr. Irion’s most recent album, “Ex Tempore,” features contributions from his wife and showcases elements of chamber pop, piano balladry, and American folk-style finger-picking. The album title was inspired by the rapid pace of its creation. Kevin Kinney is a featured guest performer. Friday, 8 p.m., Union Hall, 702 Union St., at Fifth Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn, 718-638-4400, $15.

WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARRIS Jazz vocalist Rebecca Parris performs songs from her new CD “You Don’t Know Me.” The singer is accompanied by her trio, which includes pianist Brad Hatfield and drummer Matt Gordy. A special Birdland Thanksgiving menu — choices include pan-seared grouper with mustard greens and Cajun roasted turkey served with andouille sausage cornbread — is on offer during the engagement. Ms. Parris has collaborated with such musicians as the legendary trumpeter, Dizzy Gillespie and saxophonist David “Fathead” Newman. Friday and Saturday,8:30and11p.m., Birdland, 315 W. 44th St., between Eighth and Ninth avenues, 212-581-3080, $30–$40.

PAINTINGS

WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME? Leo Koenig, Inc., presents “What’s Wrong With Me,” an exhibit of paintings by Norbert Bisky. The German artist’s Pop art-inspired, tan, and often blond-haired and blue-eyed boys can be found in this new collection of paintings. But a closer look demonstrates that Mr. Bisky has taken a more visually and thematically aggressive stance, depicting young figures devouring body parts, relieving themselves, or becoming inebriated. Through Sunday, December 23, Tuesday–Saturday,10a.m.–6p.m.,LeoKoenig, Inc., 545 W. 23rd St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 212-334-9255, free.

PHOTOGRAPHY

LONDON CALLING Photographer Roger Mayne’s stomping grounds were the industrial streets of West London. On Southam Street in the 1950s and ’60s, he took pictures of teenagers who imitated James Dean, little girls in school frocks, and the dilapidated, former industrial buildings of London. Gitterman Gallery celebrates Mr. Mayne’s work, combining photos from his Southam period with lesser-known shots of the English countryside and the Mediterranean from the mid-1960s. Selections include “Southam Street, North Kensington, London” (1956), above. Through Friday, November 30, Wednesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Gitterman Gallery, 170 E. 75th St., between Lexington and Third avenues, 212-734-0868, free.

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