With twenty-eight days, February is the shortest month of the year.
Have fun outside while you can. From dance classes to catacomb exploration, check out our monthly guide for a good time.
February 12
Beeting Off: Comedy Show (38 Somers Street, Brooklyn @ 8 PM)
The free monthly showcase that allows you to laugh as you budget for what really matters, more beer. This month's line-up will feature Dekunle, Sib Raza, Luke Touma, Andrea Allan, Ally Leftridge, and Jonas Jeannot.
February 13
Be My Galentine with Drink and Draw Like A Lady (828 Broadway, Manhattan @ 7 PM)
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Every lady needs a little self-love. Head to Strand for a night of art creating, connection making, and a general Galentine's Day spirit in the Strand's beautiful Rare Book Room!
There will be hanging out, bookmark making and card crafting for your special Galentine!
Feeling particularly inspired? Bring your art materials and a crafty spirit! Strand will provide some art supplies for you to use while supplies last; we encourage you to bring your own, (you know the pink glitter will run out)
February 14
Thundercat (131 W. 3rd St, Manhattan @ 8 PM)
In anticipation of his third album release, Drunk, Thundercat is performing at the Blue Note Lounge.
The album is a 23-track epic journey into the often hilarious, sometimes dark mind of the Grammy-winning singer/bassist and finds a few of his friends joining him along the way including Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Wiz Khalifa, Kamasi Washington, and Brainfeeder mastermind Flying Lotus.
February 15
Library After Hours: Love & Resistance (476 5th Ave, Manhattan @ 7 PM)
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Celebrate the opening of the Library's newest exhibition Love & Resistance: Stonewall 50 with a night of curator talks, trivia, special guests, and more as we explore the history of LGBTQ civil rights following the 1969 Stonewall Riots.
The night will feature after-hours access to the Library's new exhibition Love & Resistance: Stonewall 50, featuring photographs, documents, ephemera and more that illustrate the themes of nightlife, love, activism, and the queer press.
February 16
Papi Juice Vol. 45: Papi Valentine (599 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn)
Papi Juice Is an Intentional Space for Queer & Trans People of Color. This month's love celebration will be hosted by Jeremy O'Harris, Zah, and Rocio Marie. Plus dance the night away to the talents and the sounds of Asmara, Bambii, Telfar, Jaqi Sparro, Dj Dana Lu, Sadaf, Joselo, Bryn Barnett, Jeremy O'harris, Zah, Rocio Marie, Adam R, Oscar Nñ, Mohammed Fayaz.
February 18
Exploring the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the 100-Year-Old Opera House (30 Lafayette, Brooklyn @ 10 AM)
It's time to get up close and personal with America’s oldest performing arts institution, and one of Brooklyn's ultimate hidden gems, in a way that few others have before.
The day will include in-depth overview of BAM and the facility’s rich history and story. A peek at historic photos and newspaper clippings throughout the centuries. Plus the main event, an exploration of the Peter Jay Sharp Building (1907), which features a 5,000 square foot grand foyer, 2,200 seat grand opera house, concert hall, BAM Rose Cinemas, and former ballroom.
Schitt's Creek: Up Close & Personal (2124 Broadway, Manhattan @ 8 PM)
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We have all loved following the Rose' as they navigate their new pay grade (or lack thereof) in Schitt's Creek, the town they purchased as a joke years before. Experience comedic genius of Daniel Levy and Eugene Levy up close and personal.
February 19
Make Pizza Drink Wine (77 Fulton, Manhattan @ 7 PM)
Get schooled by world-renowned pizza chefs Roberto and Giorgia Caporuscio at Keste's Fulton Street location, where you'll spend hours with us learning how to make (and taste, obviously!) authentic Neapolitan pizza.
Not only will you gain hands-on experience from the cream of the pizza-making crop, but did we mention you’ll also enjoy sipping on complimentary glasses of house red and white wines for the entire night while learning about the incredible history of Neapolitan pizza-- plus you'll have delicious appetizers like fried burrata and fresh mozzarella served family-style!
February 21
Gov Ball Presents | Vince Staples: Smile, You're On Camera (31 34th St, Manhattan @ 8 PM)
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Vince Staples, the rapper and actor known for his debut album summertime, will be performing at one of the city's favorite venues, Hammerstein Ballroom.
February 22
Le Trumpet at FREEHOLD (45 S 3rd St, Brooklyn @ 9 PM)
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Spencer Ludwig's immersive live music performance, Le Trumpet, will have you tearing the floor up.
This monthly residency on the last Friday of each month through May brings together musicians, dancers and DJ's making, Â one of the most anticipated curated experiences at one of the cities hottest bars.
After cutting his teeth as the trumpeteer in the multi-platinum band Capital Cities this LA born, Brooklyn based vocalist and instrumentalist has gone rogue, adding a new dimension of possibility to not only his sonic weapon of choice, but to pop music as well.
No cover, but space is limited, save your slot by emailing rsvp@freeholdbrooklyn.com
February 24
Make Mozzarella Drink Wine (77 Fulton St, Manhattan @ 3 PM)
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Some pronounce it matza-rella, others say mutza-rella, but no matter how the word rolls off your tongue, there's one thing for sure: fresh mozzarella is absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious and the ultimate cheese-pull delicacy for those unforgettable, Instagram-able moments.
But seriously, who really knows what it takes to make mozzarella all by yourself? Not many, if any at all -- until now, that is. So with a little help from Keste Pizza & Vino's world-renowned chef and owner, Roberto Caporuscio, who was born and raised on a dairy farm in Italy (where he first developed his culinary skills that include both producing and selling cheese), you can now come and learn how to make fresh mozzarella-- so you can do it from the comfort of your own home afterwards!
February 26
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic (4 Pennsylvania Ave, Manhattan @ 7:30 PM)
Watch the New York Knicks battle it out against the Orlando Magic at the historic Madison Square Garden. November games didn't fair to well for our home team, so show up, scream loud and cheer our team on.
February 27
Amateur Night At The Apollo (253 W. 125 St, Manhattan @ 7:30 PM)
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A brand new line-up of contestants competes for the chance to perform during the March 13th Show Off and move on to Top Dog on May 15th.
It all leads to the chance of winning the title of Super Top Dog and a cash prize ($5,000 in the Child Star category and $20,000 in the Adult category) on November 27th!
Talented individuals ranging from aspiring musicians, singers, dancers, comedians, rappers and spoken word artists try their best to please the audiences that can make them an Apollo legend. Then get ready to cheer or jeer as you decide who stays and who gets booted off stage.
February 28
Color Factory - Interactive Creativity (251 Spring St, Manhattan)
Whether it be a stroke or a splash, we could all use a bit of color to brighten up our lives. That’s where Color Factory comes in. In this participatory art exhibit, an exciting blend of local and international artists, designers and creatives team up to share their own unique and poignant color stories.
Interactive installations that invite you to discover the vibrant colors of the city. Get ready to play, celebrate and, most importantly, connect with all the beautiful shades and hues that this all-new palette of New York has to offer when Color Factory brightens SoHo's Hudson Square neighborhood.