See the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Discovery Times Square exhibition center.

Elmo & Friends at Madison Square Garden.

Enjoy Le Cirque during Restaurant Week

DEAD SEA SCROLLS: LIFE AND FAITH IN BIBLICAL TIMES—The largest-ever collection of 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls is the star of this world-premiere display at the Discovery Times Square exhibition center. Also on view is the most comprehensive collection of ancient artifacts from Israel ever assembled, including vessels, tools, the oldest known copy of the Hebrew Bible and a three-ton stone from Jerusalem’s Western Wall. Set to run through April 15, the exhibit will then tour, beginning with a stop in Philadelphia in May. (212-987-9692, discoveryts.com).

SESAME STREET LIVE: 1-2-3 IMAGINE! WITH ELMO & FRIENDS—The ever-adorable Elmo once again takes center stage at the Theater at Madison Square Garden with this live show, running Feb. 16-26. The imagination-inspired musical also features Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Grover, Oscar and other Sesame Street favorites, and the experience includes an all-new Play Zone, featuring familiar elements from the TV show, opening an hour before each performance. (866-858-0008, thegarden.com).

WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK: Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this delicious event brings discount dining back to the city’s most exciting restaurants. Multicourse lunches for $20.12 and dinners for $35 are offered at hundreds of venues, from casual to upscale. Try out the famous Le Cirque (pictured), or lunch at L’Ecole, the Broadway restaurant run by the French Culinary Institute. Tip: Scheduled from Jan. 16 though Feb. 10, many places extend the deals, sometimes through the winter. Visit nyc.go/restaurantweek for updated schedule and list of participants. —Liam Correll