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The XP Guide: January Events & Experiences

January is always a jam-packed month for events and experiences. Even though we’ve barely recovered from the holidays and end-of-year celebrations, there’s no rest for the exhausted. Now, anticipation is in the air as awards season kicks off, conferences get underway, and major sporting events like the NCAA championships and NFL playoffs heat up.  Whether you’re in search of experiential inspiration for your next project or are looking to hop a flight to connect with other creators, keep reading to discover XP Land’s list of the top January events and experiences you need on your radar (and calendars). Awards Critics Choice Awards 2023: Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Champagne Collet & OBC Wine 1. The Golden Globes: Jan. 7; The Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles The Golden Globes made a serious comeback this year, marked by an expanded voter pool and its first televised ceremony post–Hollywood strikes, drawing stars and studios keen on boosting their Oscar prospects. Highlights included Lily Gladstone's historic win as the first Indigenous Best Actress and the continued Barbenheimer “rivalry.” The ceremony wasn’t without its lows however, including the rather flat monologue by host Jo Koy and a poorly designed seating chart — combined with a giant...