The three things you need to know today in New York: Wed January 24

1. Get ready for the Winter Olympics by trying out extreme sports in New York City. There’s everything from rock climbing at Brooklyn Boulders to flying a helicopter in White Plains.

2. Attend Living Volume at The Living Gallery Output. The open mic night lets you sing, speak or perform in front of an audience. 

3. A new independent bookstore just opened in the East Village. Called Codex, the shop specializes in literary fiction and art tomes. 

For more events, check in with Time Out throughout the day.