I hope you and your loved ones are staying warm and enjoying the season. To help you plan for February, here are 28 curated events happening in New York City throughout the month.
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| | | | | Featuring artworks by eight Asian American immigrant artists living in New York, this exhibition connects past with present and celebrates Lunar New Year.
| Learn how to prepare sushi rice, select ingredients, and layer and roll your own sushi during this class led by a sushi chef.
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Deep River: Black Currents in Classical Music |
Enjoy a musical performance exploring the rich tradition of Black composers and musicians in classical music.
| This Morris-Jumel Mansion exhibition celebrates the surrounding neighborhood of Washington Heights through historical black-and-white film portraits.
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The annual summit returns to the Guggenheim, featuring world-renowned participants and live presentations that examine contemporary architecture and design.
| Lunar New Year Chinese Documentary Film Festival |
The two-day film festival at Flushing Town Hall will feature three films: “Curtain Up!,” “Please Remember Me,” and “No-Contact Delivery.”
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The 24th Annual BAMKids Film Festival |
The 24th annual BAMKids Film Festival will present a selection of short films from around the world that children of all ages can enjoy.
| New York Philharmonic’s Lunar New Year |
Welcome the Year of the Tiger with the New York Philharmonic, which will feature conductor Earl Lee, violinist Stella Chen, and soprano Hera Hyesang Park.
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Gwendolyn Brooks: A Poet’s Work in Community |
The first Black recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, Gwendolyn Brooks’ poetry intersected with her activism. This exhibition explores her roles in her community.
| A Whirlwind History of the English Language |
Learn about the fascinating ways the English language has evolved by attending linguist and English historian Anne Curzan’s discussion.
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See the New York City debut of “Four Quartets,” a thrilling dance performance set to the poetry of T. S. Eliot.
| Gregory Porter in Concert |
Grammy Award winner Gregory Porter will bring his soulful music to Kings Theatre for a Valentine’s concert.
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Bettye LaVette at Blue Note |
Head to Blue Note Jazz Club for an evening of soul and blues music from Bettye LaVette, who was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2020.
| Valentine’s Day Champagne Gala |
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a selection of sparkling wines at this tasting hosted by the Institute of Culinary Education.
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How Diseases Shape the Course of Human History |
Hear from author and historian Kyle Harper on his new book, “Plagues Upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History.”
| Mid-Winter Comfort Foods Class |
Embrace the season and learn how to make warming one-pot meals including soups and stews. Chef Rob Rosenthal will lead the live session.
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Brooklyn Reads: Bitter with Akwaeke Emezi |
Join author Akwaeke Emezi as they discuss their latest novel, “Bitter,” at the Brooklyn Museum.
| This installation features artifacts and images that bring to life Frederick Douglass’ famed speech about striving toward a plural American democracy.
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Intuition: From the Minds of Women |
Alicia Olatuja, featured soloist at President Obama’s second inauguration, will perform works by female composers.
| Ballet Folklórico de México |
The folkloric ensemble from Mexico City—which brings together modern and pre-Colombian music and dance—will celebrate its 70th anniversary, performing at the Lehman Center.
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Mother Tongue Film Festival |
The Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue Film Festival celebrates International Mother Language Day by showcasing diverse films centered around language.
| A Dream Deferred: Langston Hughes in Song |
This virtual event hosted by The Met will set Langston Hughes’ poetry to music in a recital led by soprano Julia Bullock.
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Top 10 Culinary School Techniques |
Chef Rob Rosenthal will share his 10 most important learnings from culinary school, focusing on key techniques and tools that elevate home cooking.
| Assembly: Rashaad Newsome |
Interdisciplinary artist Rashaad Newsome’s “Assembly” will feature dancers, musicians, and more and will celebrate vogue culture.
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A dance performance set to the music of R&B artist D’Angelo, “An Untitled Love” is choreographer Kyle Abraham’s tribute to Black love and unity.
| This exhibition and sensory experience at The Shed includes interactive installations and floating sculptures that explore our collective existence.
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Woody Guthrie: People Are the Song |
Folk icon Woody Guthrie, who wrote “This Land Is Your Land” in Manhattan in 1940, is the focal point of this exhibition of rare artifacts and manuscripts.
| The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope |
Famed floral designer Jeff Leatham’s mesmerizing installations will be on view at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory of the New York Botanical Garden.
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