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Feb 13
Fifty Shades of Grey opens in theaters
So, you've possibly spent several subway rides trying to discreetly read. Now the movie is out and there's no need to hide—because you're definitely not the only one.
IndieCade East 2015; Museum of the Moving Image, Astoria, 10:30am. Festival Pass: $125/$100 Day Pass, Friday: $45/$35 Day Pass, Saturday: $55/$45 Sunday: $45/$35.
At this third annual gaming extravaganza, game-makers give you a quick demo of games-in-progress. Meanwhile, geeks, designers and players ideate, talk and conference to ensure that your game is never over.
Nocturne with Saeed Jones; The Cave, Williamsburg, 8:30 and 10pm. $15.
Get ready for all the feels at the latest poetry installation inspired by Saeed Jones’s phenomenal, must-read collection Prelude to Bruise.
Tom Green; Carolines on Broadway, Midtown West, 7:30pm. $39 plus two-drink minimum.
Older but probably no wiser, comedic provocateur Tom Green has returned to his roots as a stand-up with this special show. We are very excited for more, presumably immature, jokes.
Matt Groening: The Simpsons Family History; 6pm. $35 (includes a copy of The Simpsons Family History).
It's the longest running sitcom for a reason. Here creator Matt Groening talks about The Simpsons journey, based on his new book.
Talib Kweli; The Appel Room (at Frederick P. Rose Hall), Upper West Side, 8:30pm. $60–$100.
The Brooklyn-bred hip-hop trailblazer brings his hits, ld and new, back to his home city. The maverick mixes new elements into the batter from his new LP Radio Silence, while returning to the fold in others.
Feb 14
Ponycon; St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, 10am. General admission $35, three–day admission $75.
Not hip to the scene? Explore the fest to find out how such fandom led to the recent documentary Bronies: the Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony. Talk about an original way to spend Valentine’s Day.
The Rejection Show: Valentine's Day Heartbreak Haven; Littlefield, Gowanus, 10pm. $12, advance $10.
Get ready to witness a long list of brave bummers and laugh along with painful pleasure as comedians spill all their sad little beans.
Brooklyn Flea *mini* Record Fair; Indoor Winter Flea, Crown Heights, 10am. Free.
Can't wait until the weather warms up so you can go record shopping at Brooklyn Flea's Record Fair? Well, here's your holdover winter opportunity indoors, where you'll find new and used records from local stores and labels like Halcyon, Knitting Factory, Rough Trade NYC, Other Music and Warp.
The Wonderful World of Boning: Sex Ed with a Sense of Humor; Union Hall, Park Slope, 7:30pm. $8.
In case you need a little advice on the bedroom front, Lux Alptraum and her guests will dissect classic sex-ed videos for your amusement (and possibly education).
The Audience; Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, Midtown West, 8pm. $75–$145.
Dame Helen Mirren, who was recently spotted being fabulous on the subway, gets upgraded to Queen (Elizabeth II, to be precise) in this decade-spanning piece.
Love in Times Square; Duffy Square, Midtown West, 9:30am. Free.
The busiest spot in New York City transforms into lovers lane with nine weddings and a giant heart sculpture. Romance is alive in New York, friends.
"This Is for Everyone: Design Experiments for the Common Good"; Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Midtown East, 10:30am. $25, seniors $18, students $14, children under 16 free.
This show about digital-age design presents objects from MoMA's collection—from fashion and furniture to computer software and hardware—focusing on bright ideas for better living that actually benefit the public.
Anti-V-Day Party; Leave Rochelle Out of It, Lower East Side, 5pm. $20.
Love is a lie! Damn this romance stricken holiday and head to one of the few places in this city that won't be oozing heart-shaped chocolates and elaborate love sonnets. Not to mention some awesomely anti-V-Day drinks like the "New York Sour" and "Daddy Issues".
Bloody Valentine Weekend; Blood Manor, 7:30pm. $30–$60.
Swap candy and flowers for bloody hatchets and gore-stained chain saws at this special-edition jaunt through the Blood Manor haunted-house. Really, who doesn't want goosebumps on Valentine's day? *Wink*
Feb 15
Harlem Fine Arts Show; The Riverside Church, Morningside Heights, 6pm. $20–$50.
Celebrates African-American art in all its forms at the sixth annual Harlem Fine Arts Show. The weekend’s events include a lecture series and live jazz.
Jeffrey Ross; Carolines on Broadway, Midtown West, 7:30pm. $71 plus two-drink minimum.
The Roastmaster General is coming to NYC to spread a little love around on Valentine’s Day. Did we say love? We meant sick burns.