January is coming to an end, but there's plenty to do before you have to start worrying about how to find a date by Valentine's day. Maybe some of these things will even help you find that date!
Art, adventure, philosophy, running, even some axe-throwing! Whatever your vibe, you'll be fine now that we're here to help!
Friday, January 26
1. Crazy Ex Girlfriend Trivia (8 pm, 140 East 27th Street)
Are you a fan of this totally trending musical TV show? Are you, perhaps, a bigger fan than anyone else? Then put your knowledge of unhinged heroine Rebecca Bunch and her gang of quirky West Covina Pals to the test at the Stone Creek Bar And Lounge in Chelsea tonight!
If you want a little boozy help to get that noggin of yours rollin' back through the seasons, you can count on a full bar and jazzy cocktails like Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Raspberry Mojitos, and save room for some sandwiches and apps from their full food menu!
2. Mo w/ Cashmere Cat (8 pm, 319 Frost Street)
Is your music taste positively electric? You’ll definitely be in for a charged evening if you can make it to the Brooklyn Steel tonight to see Danish electropop singer Mo and Norwegian DJ Magnus August Hoiberg, better known by his stage name of Cashmere Cat!
His “futuristic sound and enthralling on-stage visuals” caught the eye of Ariana Grande, who tapped him as the opening act of her 2015 world tour, so we know you won’t be disappointed either!
3. BRONX Storyslam With The Moth (6 pm, 1040 Grand Concourse)
Do you have a story in your heart that you’ve been aching to share? Or maybe you just want to hear what some of your NYC neighbors have to say about their exciting lives? Either way, there’s no excuse for missing out on this open-mic storytelling competition, where anyone can sign up to share a 5-minute story with the crowd.
Tonight’s theme is winter, and if you intend on competing, be sure to arrive by 7 pm to throw your name in the hat. Good luck, brave ones!
Saturday, January 27
4. Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look @ The Graffiti Mansion of Glen Cove, NY (12 pm, address revealed w/ RSVP)
Are you an adventurous soul who’s passionate about the rebellious art of graffiti? Then you may want to join the New York Adventure Club and The First City Project for an exclusive tour of this famous 9,000 square foot NYC landmark.
The idyllic white exterior of this “mansion”, which was once home to one of the original five founding families of the City of Glen Cove, doesn’t betray the fact the fact that inside is a wonderland of graffiti art. Don’t miss the chance to check it out for yourself!
5. The NY Adventure Club Axe Throwing Night @ Kick Axe Throwing Brooklyn (6:15 pm, 622 Degraw Street)
These days, everybody’s got an axe to grind. But what about an axe to throw?
Whether you want an outlet for your rage or just to feel like a total badass, we know you want to head down to New York’s only axe throwing facility, Brooklyn’s Kick Axe, to learn the ins and outs of this outrageous sport from one of their trained "Ax-pert”s.
Food and drink will be available for purchase to help keep your spirits up!
6. A Night Of Philosophy and Ideas (7 pm, 10 Grand Army Plaza)
If you’re missing the intellectual stimulation and sleep deprivation of your college days, here’s a chance to harken back to both! Make your way to the Brooklyn Public Library to enjoy a free 12-hour “exchange of ideas” featuring “philosophical debate, performances, screenings, readings, and music” from some of the world’s top philosophers.
Highlights include presentations on “Better Living Through Feminism”, “Destiny VS Free Will”, and “The Perennial Appeal of Magic”. If you make it until 5 am, you can enjoy breakfast courtesy of Colson Patiserrie!
7. Lecture-Performance: Zach Blas, Metric Mysticism (6 pm, 311 E Broadway)
Here’s another Saturday idea that will appeal to the brainier among us. Catch a lecture from artist and writer Zach Blas, whose first solo show Contra-Internet is currently on view at Dumbo Gallery Art In General, about how Silicon Valley has appropriated the language of magic and mysticism to describe their data-based predictions of future trends. But we don’t need a crystal ball to know this is a can’t miss!
8. NYRR Central Park Running History Tour (11 am, 320 West 57th Street)
Want to get a head start on burning off whatever munching or brunching you end up doing the rest of this weekend? Want to do it while enjoying an informative tour of some of Central Park’s coolest landmarks?
Then lace up your jogging shoes and sign up for this FREE run! You’ll get the inside scoop on the "Imagine" mosaic, the Fred Lebow statue, and the iconic TCS NYC Marathon finish line. C’mon, no pain, no gain!
Sunday, January 28
9. VW Sunday Sessions: Anti Bodies (2 pm, 22-25 Jackson Ave)
We know it’s winter, but that’s no reason to have a sleepy Sunday! Instead, make your way to MOMA PS1 and stay woke with Anti Bodies, “an afternoon of performance, readings, and installations” organized by Topical Cream, a “platform for female-identifying and gender non-conforming persons working at the intersection of contemporary art and technology.”
See performances from Analisa Teachworth, video screenings from Redeem Pettaway, an exploration of surveillance, control, and seduction by Julia Scher, and live concerts from Zsela and Deli Girls. If all that’s not enough, additional programming throughout the museum will complement the explored views.
10. Opening Reception: 'Kamrooz Aram, Anwar Jalal Shemza' (5 pm - 7 pm, 64 Delancey St)
Art seekers, perk up your ears! Celebrate the opening of this new exhibit that “pulls into dialogue the work of two artists concerned with the relationship between non-Western art and Western Modernism.”
Though they come from different generations, both Aram and Shemza also explore “the unstable line drawn between “art” and “ornament”, making their pairing a natural one. If you can’t make it this Sunday but still want to check it out, no prob. Just come by the Hales Gallery any day between Wed-Sun and any time between 11am - 6pm from Jan 24 - Feb 25, 2018. Free admission, so no excuses!
11. GrammysVIP.com Open Bar & After-Party for VH1 Save The Music (7:30 pm, 214 West 39th Street)
If you’ve always dreamed of walking the red carpet at the Grammy’s, this is basically the next best thing. A ticket to this swanky affair will get you Red Carpet Photo Access, a 3-hour open bar and an hour of butler passed hors d'oeuvres, a live telecast of the awards, and live performances and DJ sets during the Awards Show & After Party.
Prepare for appearances from some VIP special guests like Driicky Graham, Annalise Azadian, Elle Varner, and more. A portion of event proceeds will even benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, which promotes music education, so you can even feel good about your good time!