February Events: Don’t Be A Grump About It
February can cause grumpiness. This is a scientific fact. But we have a surefire recipe to cure the Winter Blues. It goes like this: Friendship + Booze + New Experiences.
Here are some February events in NYC to help you enjoy our fab city, which, though cold is obviously the best city in the world.
Put your sleeping bag coat on and get over it.
February 1 – 5: Restaurant Week
Catch the tail end of restaurant week.
For more info: www.nycgo.com/restaurant-week
February 5 & 6: Winter Carnival in Bryant Park
Ping pong, ice castles, photo booths, curling lessons, beer, and a silent dance party. Sounds weird, and we might be into it.
For more info: www.wintervillage.org/visit/wintercarnival
February 6: Big Brew NY
Take a trip outside the city limits to sample more than 200 craft beers. Festival is a 2 minute walk from the train station, or they can provide a designated driver!
For more info: www.bigbrewny.com
February 8: Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs @ Carnegie Hall
If you only know Alan as Eli from The Good Wife, go see him sing sappy songs. If you know him from Broadway, still go see him sing sappy songs.
Carnegie Hall, 57th St. and Seventh Ave.
For more info: www.carnegiehall.org
February 10 & 11: Romeo & Juliet Film Feast
What better way to get in the V-Day spirit than watching Baz Luhrmann’s classic (and Leo at his best most adorable most amazing) while noshing on Murray’s Cheese? No better way is the answer. No better way.
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan Ave. Brooklyn, NY
For more info: www.flavorpill.com
February 11 – 18: NY Fashion Week
Get into it, or avoid SoHo. And be sure to rock your best street style.
Various Locations
For more info: www.newyorkfashionweeklive.com
February 12: Valentine’s Day Drag Show
Distorted Valentines aims to destroy the most hated holiday there is. We can get down with that.
Laurie Beechman Theater
407 W. 42nd St. NY, NY 10036
For more info: www.spincyclenyc.com
February 12: Valentine’s Day Cocktail Class
If you don’t hate the holiday, or just like an excuse to mix cocktails with your love, check out the class devoted to making romantic cocktails.
For more info: www.recreational.ice.edu
February 12 – 14: Valentine’s Day Haunted House
What better way to scoff at V-Day than to head to Blood Manor and be terrified?
Blood Manor
163 Varick St. NY, NY 10013
For more info: www.bloodmanor.com
February 13: ‘80s and ‘90s Dance Party
Let’s just say this: one of the acts is called Stifler’s Mom.
The Cutting Room
44. E. 32nd St. NY, NY 10010
For more info: www.ticketweb.com
February 19 – 28: New York City Beer Week
Tastings, tours, cruises, and more for beer lovers.
Multiple Locations
For more info: www.newyorkcitybrewersguild.com
February 20: Eat, Drink & Bloody Mary Contest
Some of NY’s best brunch spots battle it out for judge’s and people’s choice award. Snacks will be served, too.
L’Apicio
13 E. 1st St. NY, NY 10003
For more info:www.eventbrite.com
February 24: Whisky Live
Whisky tastings and a full dinner at this major whisky convention.
Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers
For more info: www.whiskyliveusa.com
February 25: Fitzhugh Karol “Wings” Exhibit
Supersized sculptures at a sweet downtown gallery? Oh. And wine. And music. Yes, please.
A+E Studios
160 W. Broadway NY, NY 10013
For more info: www.aestudiosny.com