Friday, Feb. 18
Valentine’s Day: The Aftermath: Join the Stathes Archives for a screening of early and rare animated cartoons that are steeped in romantic and anti-romantic themes. All are shown on real 16mm film, with a real projector. Great opportunity to see generally unavailable and some previously ‘lost’ films. Society of Illustrators, 128 E 63rd St New York, NY 10065. Priced at $20 per person from 7 to 9 p.m.
Human Beings, Baobabs and Tamarinds: An Evolutionary Complex: Learn more about African Contribution to the rest of the world through the spread of African plants such as baobab and tamarind. Renowned anthropologist and ethnobotanist John Rashford explains the possibility of an evolutionary complex involving human beings and the baobab and tamarind. New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10458-5126. Register online. The event begins at 11 a.m. and goes through 12 p.m.
Teen Night: Feminism in Fashion: In-person Teen Nights return with teen-led programming centered on art and activism. The event will highlight a range of art-making, performances and other activities inspired by Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy Brooklyn, NY 11238. For ages 14-22. This program is free, but space is limited, and registration is required. Programming is from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 19
Learn to Dance Layla and Manjun: Celebrate love season with Mark Morris’s Layla and Manjun, a classic love story well-known in the Middle East. In this hybrid class, learn excerpts from Morris’s exquisite dance, perfect for the whole family. Mark Morris Dance Center, 3 Lafayette Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217-1415. Join in person or on zoom. This program is free with a suggested donation of $12. Registration is required and the event begins at 1:30 p.m.
Winter Games at the Brooklyn Bridge Park: Join the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy for free-flowing family activities, a chance to get your body moving and an opportunity to enjoy winter along the iconic waterfront. Festivities will include lawn games, relay races, dance classes and craft stations. The event is located on Main Street at the Brooklyn Bridge Park. For all ages and free entry. Activities last from 1 to 4 p.m.
Tour of Exhibition Lina Puerta: Migration, Nature and the Feminine: Embark on a tour with artist Lina Puerta of the exhibition of the artist’s work spanning the last eighteen years and created mostly during her time as an East Harlem resident. The artworks showcase Puerta’s use of imagery rooted in her Columbian upbringing and Latinx experience. Hunter East Harlem Gallery, ground floor, 2180 Third Ave New York, NY 10035. Tickets are free, but seats are limited and registration is required. The tour is from 12 to 1:30 p.m
Sunday, Feb 20
Washington’s Birthday Open House: Check out the George Washington Portrait Gallery honoring Elizabeth and Stanley DeForest Scott, featuring the exhibition A Stoic Countenance: Portraits of George Washington. Head up to the McEntee Gallery to sneak a peek at a lock of Washington’s hair and a fragment of his tooth. Fraunces Tavern Museum, 54 Pearl St, FL 2, New York, NY 10004. Perfect for all ages with $1 admission. Exhibition open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Leon Botstein and The Orchestra Now: Enjoy Igor Stravinsky’s groundbreaking works of the 1920s deconstruction music during a MetLiveArts performance. One of the composer’s masterpieces from this period is his Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments. Additionally, enjoy music from Picasso and Cubism. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave New York, NY 10028. Tickets start at $30 and are available online. The performance begins at 2 p.m.
The Black King of Vaudeville – Remembering Bert Williams in Song: Tony-nominated actor Larry Marshall who starred in “Jesus Christ Superstar” rejuvenates the life and music of Bert Williams on stage. Williams was one of the pre-eminent entertainers of the Vaudeville era and one of the most popular comedians for all audiences of his time. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd Flushing, NY 11354. This performance will be streamed live for free on Flushing Town Hall’s YouTube Channel. RSVP for the streaming link and email reminder. In-person tickets are $15 starting at 7 p.m.
Before doing anything in person, make sure to get tested for COVID-19 and register for any of the three available vaccines.
To slow the spread of COVID-19, the New York City Department of Health suggests getting tested often. Here are several places where you can get tested this weekend:
- Enter your address and find a testing site near you at www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/get-tested/covid-19-testing.page.
- NYC Health + Hospitals offers several testing sites in Queens.
As per the city’s executive order, many indoor venues, including nightclubs, movie halls and concert theaters will be requiring that attendees are fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination. Read more about the mandate.
