New York - Daily Events List

February 14, 2012

TUESDAY
Valentine's Day

Headliners

7:00 pm-
8:15 pm
Love in the Parlors: A Valentine In Concert.
A program of romantic songs and arias by 19th-century composers performed in the Museum's Greek Revival double parlors by member… Merchant's House Museum. (Arts - Concerts). 212-777-1089
8:00 pmBarry Manilow.
American singer-songwriter performing live in concert. Manilow's hits include "Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without… Radio City Music Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 212-307-7171

Festivals

11:30 am-
9:30 pm
Valentine's Day at Grand Central Oyster Bar.
The oyster is considered nature's ultimate aphrodisiac. On Valentine's Day executive chef Sandy Ingber - well-known as the "Bish… Grand Central Oyster Bar. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 212-972-5337
7:00 pmUgh! A Magnet Valentine's Day Spectacular.
Storytellers Kelly Buttermore and Robert Weinstein spin tales of romance gone crazy and the undignified shenanigans swirling in… Magnet Theater. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 646-765-4773
7:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise.
A romantic evening will include a delicious four-course dinner, including a decadent dessert with a glass of sparkling wine, a c… New York Metro Area. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 212-337-0001
7:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Spirit of New York Valentine's Day Cruises.
Treat the one you love to a romantic Valentine's Day cruise aboard Spirit Cruises. Give him or her magnificent views of the New… Spirit of New York. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 212-21290321

The Arts

8:00 amWestminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
All Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding breeds will be judged Monday. All Sporting, Working, and Terrier breeds will be judged… Madison Square Garden. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 212-307-7171
9:00 am9/11 Exhibit at the Trinity Museum.
Artifacts from the eight-month-long 9/11 ministry that took place at St. Paul's Chapel will be displayed in the exhibit "A Churc… Trinity Churchyard. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 212-602-0800
9:00 am-
6:30 pm
Draw What You Think.
A collection of twenty-four drawings, the work of cartoonist Andrés Rábago, also known as El Roto, renowned for his satirical ca… Istituto Cervantes. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-355 4080
9:30 am-
8:00 pm
Madame Tussauds New York.
Participate in the action. Mix Music with R&B Megastar Usher, Sing for Simon on American Idol (R) or if you dare enter Chamber o… Madame Tussauds New York. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 800-246-8872
10:00 am-
6:00 pm
Boederlands.
Artist Talk with Kate Arslanian and Reception. Kate Arslanian was born in Crossmaglen, County Armagh and this unique part of Ire… Irish Arts Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-757-3318
11:00 am-
5:45 pm
Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey.
The acclaimed permanent exhibition tells the unfolding story of Jewish culture and identity through 800 works of art, archaeolog… The Jewish Museum. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 212-423-3337
11:00 am-
6:00 pm
Fantastic February Exhibitions at Agora Gallery.
Infuse the short winter days with energy and warmth by viewing the following exhibits: The Substance of Abstraction, Sensorial P… Agora Gallery - Chelsea. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-226-4151
11:00 am-
6:00 pm
"Resourced: The Influence of Photography on Contemporary Art".
An exhibition of 8 contemporary artists who use photography to create and sometimes inspire their art making. Each artist approp… Lyons Wier Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-242-6220
5:00 pmHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Young window-cleaner, J. Pierrepont Finch, begins a meteoric rise from the mail-room to Vice President of Advertising at the Wor… Al Hirschfeld Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmMamma Mia!.
The story of a forty-something mother planning her daughter's wedding. Incorporating 22 of the band ABBA's songs. Schedule var… Winter Garden Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmThe Lion King.
Disney's Tony Award winning musical about Simba, a young cub, and his journey from childhood to adulthood and eventually the thr… Minskoff Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-869-0550
7:00 pmJersey Boys.
A new Broadway musical based on the life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito an… August Wilson Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmWicked.
The story of two girls born in the Land of Oz. One has green skin as is fiery and misunderstood, the other beautiful and popula… Gershwin Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
7:00 pmMary Poppins.
Based on the stories by P.L. Travers and the Oscar-winning 1964 Walt Disney film. The show fatures original film score by Rober… New Amsterdam Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-282-2900
7:00 pmMemphis - The Musical.
The story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcends race lines and airwaves. Set in the turbulent s… Shubert Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmRock of Ages.
It's 1987 and the final countdown is on for a legendary Hollywood rock club facing its demise at the hands of eager developers.… Helen Hayes Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
7:00 pm-
8:15 pm
Love in the Parlors: A Valentine In Concert.
A program of romantic songs and arias by 19th-century composers performed in the Museum's Greek Revival double parlors by member… Merchant's House Museum. (Arts - Concerts). 212-777-1089
7:00 pmSister Act.
Based on the smash-hit film, Sister Act features an original score by 8-time Oscar and 10-time Grammy Award winner Alan Menken… Broadway Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Young window-cleaner, J. Pierrepont Finch, begins a meteoric rise from the mail-room to Vice President of Advertising at the Wor… Al Hirschfeld Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmAnything Goes.
Featuring some of musical theater's most memorable standards, including "You're the Top," "Blow, Gabriel, Blow," "It's De-Lovely… Stephen Sondheim Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmPriscilla Queen of the Desert.
A trio of friends on a heart-warming, uplifting adventure hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the… Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 877-250-2929
7:00 pmWar Horse.
Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Play! At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to th… Vivian Beaumont Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmThe Book of Mormon.
Winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical! A hilarious Broadway musical about a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a… Eugene O'Neill Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmThe Devil's Music: The Music Of Bessie Smith.
Miche Braden plays the role of iconic blues singer Bessie Smith in this off-Broadway production. St. Luke's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmGodspell.
Godspell's score features hits including "Day by Day," "Turn Back, O Man," "Learn Your Lessons Well, "Prepare Ye the Way," "Ligh… Circle in the Square Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmOther Desert Cities.
A Jon Robin Baitz's famous family drama live on stage. The schedule shown may not list all performances. Booth Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmRelatively Speaking.
Starring by Elaine May, Ethan Coen and Woody Allen in a three one-act comedic performance. The schedule shown may not list all p… Brooks Atkinson Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 212-307-4100
7:00 pmSeminar.
A play about four aspiring, young novelists. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck. John Golden Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmChinglish.
A romantic play about an American businessman arrives in a bustling Chinese province looking to make a lucrative contact for his… Longacre Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmPorgy and Bess.
Featuring Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis and David Alan Grier in this musical production. Richard Rodgers Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
7:00 pmLysistrata Jones.
A new musical comedy based on a book written by Douglas Carter Beane. Walter Kerr Theater. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmRussian Transport.
Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Oreskes and Morgan Spector star in the New Group's production of Russian Transport the story of an immi… Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Theater). 212-279-4200
7:00 pmThe Road to Mecca.
Miss Helen, an elderly eccentric artist, is being threatened with being sent to an old age home because she has turned her house… American Airlines Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-719-1300
7:00 pmWit.
A brilliant and brutally demanding professor, a specialist in the life-and-death themes of John Donne's Holy Sonnets, now finds… Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-399-3030
7:30 pmSpider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.
Bullied by his classmates and tortured by an unrelenting crush on next-door-neighbor Mary Jane Watson, this science geek discove… Foxwoods Theater. (Performance - Musical). 800-745-3000
7:30 pmErnani - Metropolitan Opera.
Composer: Giusepe Verdi, Librettist: Francesco Maria Piave. Sung in Italian with Met Titles in English, German and Spanish. Metropolitan Opera House. (Arts - Opera). 212-362-6000
7:30 pmRomeo and Juliet.
The schedule shown may not list all performances. David H. Koch Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 212-870-5570
7:30 pmBonnie and Clyde.
This musical stars Laura Osnes as Bonnie Parker and Jeremy Jordan as Clyde Barrow. Schoenfeld Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:30 pmCedric The Entertainer.
Actor, philanthropist and comedian Cedric the Entertainer and Friends live in concert. The schedule shown may not list all perfo… Beacon Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 212-496-7070
7:30 pmRichard III.
This production of the story of Shakespeare's most outrageous villian, Richard III, played by Kevin Spacey, takes place at the… BAM Harvey Theater. (Performance - Theater). 718-636-4100
8:00 pmMamma Mia!.
The story of a forty-something mother planning her daughter's wedding. Incorporating 22 of the band ABBA's songs. Schedule var… Winter Garden Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmChicago - The Musical.
This Tony-Award winning musical tells a story of two showgirls who kill their lovers and how their smooth lawyer propels them in… Ambassador Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmThe Phantom of the Opera.
The unforgettable tale of a mysterious figure haunting the Paris Opera House. Majestic Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmJersey Boys.
A new Broadway musical based on the life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito an… August Wilson Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmStomp.
This international percussion ensemble used everyday objects to create amazing sounds and rhythms. Listing may not include all s… Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-307-4100
8:00 pmBlue Man Group.
Three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percuss… Astor Place Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 800-BLUE-MAN
8:00 pmMemphis - The Musical.
The story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcends race lines and airwaves. Set in the turbulent s… Shubert Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmAnything Goes.
Featuring some of musical theater's most memorable standards, including "You're the Top," "Blow, Gabriel, Blow," "It's De-Lovely… Stephen Sondheim Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmBarry Manilow.
American singer-songwriter performing live in concert. Manilow's hits include "Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without… Radio City Music Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 212-307-7171
8:00 pmThe Fantasticks.
The story of a young boy and girl who fall madly in love at the hands of their meddling fathers, but soon grow restless and stra… Snapple Theater Center. (Performance - Musical). 212-921-7862
8:00 pmThe Philadelphia Orchestra.
Performing live on stage. Isaac Stern Auditorium. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 212-247-7800
8:00 pmStanding On Ceremony.
A bunch of short plays based on the subject of marriage equality. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please conta… Minetta Lane Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-420-8000
8:00 pmForeigner.
Foreigner - Acoustique --The Classics Unplugged features the band playing their greatest hits in an all acoustic set. Town Hall Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 212-840-2824
8:00 pmAnd God Created Great Whales.
And God Created Great Whales is a haunting musical adventure that delves into the psyche of a composer who is trying to create a… Bleecker Street Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-925 1806
8:15 pmNewsical The Musical.
This musical revue is based on making fun of current events, newsmakers, celebrities, and politicians. The Kirk Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Musical). 212-279-4200
 here: remembering 9/11.
"here: remembering 9/11" features a selection of photographs from the "here is new york: a democracy of photographs" exhibition,… Ground Zero. (Arts - Photography Exhibit).
 Special Exhibit In Celebration Of Black History Month.
A special interactive exhibit in celebration of Black History Month and unveil a wax likeness of Aretha Franklin. Prices: Door -… Madame Tussauds New York. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 866-841-3505

For Children

3:30 pmAfter School Book Club.
Students in Grades 4 and 5. Read and discuss selected books covering major periods in history. The collections and historic bui… Historic Richmond Town. (Kids - Children's Activities). 718-351-1611

Community

6:00 am-
8:00 am
Beginners Meditation.
The Manhattan Meditation Center is a place to learn about meditation and life. Meditation and life are both big topics, we know… Manhattan Meditation Center. (Community - Self Help).
11:00 amGround Zero Museum Workshop "Images & Artifacts from the Recovery".
5-star rated exhibit displays 100 of Gary Marlon Suson's most notable photographs as well as artifacts from the recovery, items… Ground Zero Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 212-209-3370
1:00 pmGround Zero Museum Workshop "Images & Artifacts from the Recovery".
5-star rated exhibit displays 100 of Gary Marlon Suson's most notable photographs as well as artifacts from the recovery, items… Ground Zero Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 212-209-3370
3:30 pm-
4:30 pm
OSLIC Voice Spa.
Learn to use a voice that seduces and words that charm from certified OSLIC Instructors. Get what you need just using your spee… Oslic Voice Spa. (Educational - Class). 212-951-3844
6:30 pm-
8:30 pm
Open Meditation Session.
Attend the 2 hour meditation and breath session to learn some of the breathing techniques and the mission that is putting a smil… Art Of Living. (Community - Self Help). 212-414-8222
7:00 pm-
8:30 pm
Amma's Satsang.
Satsang has power to transform your mind. It is a time to cleanse the mind and allow the spirit to flow. Satsang is Sanskrit fo… Dharmakaya Meditation Center. (Community - Self Help). 212-306-0534
7:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Harboring Hearts Hosts a Valentine's Day Charity Networking Event.
If you are still looking for something to do on Valentine's Day, embrace American Heart Month with Harboring Hearts and Charity… The Ainsworth. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 212-580-0835
 New York Pole Dancing.
Intro to Pole Dancing classes. Also $5, $10, & $20 class packages available. Classes run 7 days a week. New York Pole Dancing. (Educational - Class). 917-628-7449
 Made on Staten Island.
Made on Staten Island presents a wide variety of objects crafted and produced on the island from the 18th to the 20th centuries,… Historic Richmond Town. (Educational - Walking Tour). 718-351-1611
 Toys!.
The exhibition features more than 200 of the best-loved and most fondly remembered toys from the 1840s through today. Hands-on… Historic Richmond Town. (Educational - Walking Tour). 718-351-1611
 Occupy Wall Street Protest.
Protesters, representing 99% of America, will occupy Wall Street to bring attention to social justice and the influence of corpo… Zuccotti Park. (Community - Organization). 212-417-7215

Health & Fitness

6:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Capoeira Angola Martial Arts Class.
With origins in central Africa, this is a powerful Afro-Brazilian martial art that was once outlawed in Brazil. Wear a belt, loo… Park51 Community Center. (Health & Fitness). 646-723-4344

Miscellaneous

11:00 amNew York TV & Movie Tour.
Lights, Camera, Action! Take a bus tour to the sites of your favorite movies and TV shows. Over 40 sites from over 60 TV shows a… On Location Tours. (Miscellaneous). 212-209-3370
11:00 amSex & the City Hotspots Tour.
Follow in the footsteps of Carrie & Co. as they conquer New York City! See where they drank, shopped and gossip. Visit Charlotte… On Location Tours. (Miscellaneous). 212-209-3370
3:00 pmSex & the City Hotspots Tour.
Follow in the footsteps of Carrie & Co. as they conquer New York City! See where they drank, shopped and gossip. Visit Charlotte… On Location Tours. (Miscellaneous). 212-209-3370
5:30 pm-
11:30 pm
Past Rock Star Silkscreen Exhibit.
George H. Potter's current exhibition is a tribute series honoring the legendary entertainers who recorded landmark albums there… Providence. (Miscellaneous). 212-307-0062

Dining Specials

5:45 pmValentine's Day 2012.
A special and affordable Glatt kosher romantic dinner. Live music! Dimly lit ambiance with a lit candle and real rose flower on… Talia's Steakhouse & Bar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 212-580-3770
 Vintage Irving Hosts Signature Tuesdays.
Chef Jason Bunin will present a menu of 2-3 courses and cocktail pairings of highly seasonal, local fare. Each week will featur… Tasting Room at Vintage Irving. (Dining - Food Tasting). 212-677-6300

Nightlife

5:00 pmThe Grand Opening of $1 Tuesdays.
Come Experience the Cool and Sexy Atmosphere that we have to offer at this new and sexy Bi-Level lounge. Great food. Open bar fr… Juniper Suite Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 212-586-4737
5:30 pm-
11:00 pm
Tune N Tuesdays at Flute.
Come connect with various urban professionals for an after work mixer. Join Ferlu Creations in shaping tomorrow's music by prev… Flute Gramercy. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-529-7870
6:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Guest Bartending at Proof.
Guest Bartenders behind the bar with your friends. Proof Bar and Lounge. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-228-4200
6:00 pm-
2:00 am
No Limit Afterwork Tuesdays.
Get ready to enjoy the diverse musical palette of resident DJ Danny Ramirez spinning Salsa, Merengue, Reggae, House, Hip-Hop, Ol… School. (Nightlife - Dance). 646-345-8926
7:00 pmOpen Mic Tuesdays.
Open Mike Tuesdays hosted by storyteller-comedian Master Lee & comedian-character woman Sue Ball. Storytellers, comedians, poet… Downeast Arts Center. (Nightlife - Open Mic). 212-228-2886
7:00 pm-
11:00 pm
Almost Famous Tuesdays.
Want to fulfill your dreams of being a rockstar? Now is your chance! Join us every Tuesday 7pm-11pm and compete to be the Rock… The Village Pourhouse. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-979-BEER
7:30 pm-
10:30 pm
Live Jazz Weekly.
We invite you to indulge in sultry sounds and intimate ambiance every Tuesday and Wednesday night. Antibes Bistro serves a seas… Antibes Bistro. (Nightlife - Jazz). 212-533-6088
7:30 pmValentine's Day Speed Dating + Free Drink.
Smack the schmaltz out of Valentine's Day and try your hand at a round of Speed Dating with an extra dose of style and sophistic… Pranna. (Nightlife - Singles). 832-380-4073
8:00 pm-
3:00 am
Mojo at Kush.
Let pulsating Cuban rhythms take the lead of your hips while sipping a fresh cold Mojito. A magical night that takes you on a… Kush Lounge. (Nightlife - Singles). 212-677-7328
8:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Trivia Night.
$3 Drafts, $5 Well Drinks, $6 Frozen Drinks, 1st Place: One Hour Open Bar, 2nd Place: $50 Gift Certificate, 3rd Place: $25 Gift… Southern Hospitality BBQ. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-259-1001
8:21 pm-
18:00 am
Trailer Radio Residency.
NYC Country Band Trailer Radio announces monthly residencies called "Trailer Tuesdays" where Trailer Radio will perform a full b… Underground Lounge. (Nightlife - Live Music). 917-796-6329
9:00 pmAcoustic Tuesday at Rubber Monkey.
A round-robin of live performances in an unplugged format. You never know who you might run into here, from Broadway actors to… Rubber Monkey. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-625-8220
9:00 pm-
11:00 pm
Tuesday Night Comedy at Alligator Lounge.
Stand-up, sketch and improvisational comedy. Affordable drinks, brick oven pizzas, and the world's best bartender, Big Dave. Alligator Lounge. (Nightlife - Comedy). 973-667-4304
9:00 pmDuke Ellington Orchestra.
This 16-piece big band is directed by Duke Ellington's grandson Paul Mercer Ellington and jazz great Jack Jeffers. Birdland Jazz Club. (Nightlife - Jazz). 212-581-3080
9:00 pmStand Up Comedy.
Every night The Broadway Comedy Club features comics who have appeared on Letterman, The Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, Mad… Broadway Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-757-2323
9:00 pmComedy Showcase.
Comics at the New York Comedy Club have appeared on the Tonight Show, Letterman, MTV, Comedy Central, Saturday Night Live, and m… New York Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-696-5233
9:00 pm-
2:30 am
Live Funk/R&B at Club Groove.
Features live music seven nights a week. Club Groove. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-254-9393
10:00 pmThink Differently Tuesdays at Fun.
Zoya, Alina and Sherry of ThinkCorporation bring you high-concept, high-class hip-hop, reggae, and R&B classics with guest super… Fun. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-946-1955
11:00 pmDuke Ellington Orchestra.
This 16-piece big band is directed by Duke Ellington's grandson Paul Mercer Ellington and jazz great Jack Jeffers. Birdland Jazz Club. (Nightlife - Jazz). 212-581-3080
 Acentos Bronx Poetry Showcase.
Now in its 2nd year! Acentos always has a headliner, but the meat of the evening is the open-mic session, where more than a sco… Blue Ox Bar. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 917-209-4211
 All the Drag with the Asian Dragdolls.
Witty drag queens from New York team up with Asian "dragdolls" from Singapore, Japan, India, China, Hawaii, Indonesia, and the P… Lucky Cheng's. (Nightlife - Adult theme). 212-861-2438
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