Ah, Valentine's Day. Whether you're in the mood to proclaim your undying love for that special someone or disclaim interest in ever dating again, there's a fun way for you to celebrate in New York City. Seriously—the five boroughs are big enough to accommodate both a romantic museum tour and a roach-naming at the zoo. Read on for some of our Valentine's Day picks. No need to send us flowers; knowing you'll have a great time is thanks enough.
Music
Harlem Jazz & Music Festival Celebrate at this eight-day long series of events, featuring jazz, blues and hip-hop performances from local talent.
Off-Broadway
#DateMe: An OKCupid ExperimentComedy based in the world of online dating.
Off-Broadway
A Musical About Star WarsTwo Star Wars superfans create a musical about their favorite sci-fi movie franchise.
Off-Broadway
L.O.V.E.RIn this bold one-woman show, writer-star Lois Robbins shares her personal experiences with love, sex and relationships.
Off-Broadway
The Office! A Musical ParodyClock back in at Dunder Mifflin for a hilarious unauthorized spoof of the hit NBC sitcom The Office.
Off-Broadway
Life SucksPlaywright Aaron Posner skewers Anton Chekhov’s classic drama Uncle Vanya.
Off-Broadway
American MoorA solo show on race and Shakespeare told through an audition for Othello.
Concerts
Rockin' the River Music CruisesThese sunset cruises on the Hudson River offer spectacular views and live music.
Off-Broadway
runboyrun & In Old AgeTwo plays presented as one night of theater, runboyrun and In Old Age follow a Nigerian-American couple haunted by the past and unsure of the future.
Museums & Galleries
Forms Larger and Bolder: Eva Hesse DrawingsExhibition of 70 drawings by American artist Eva Hesse.
Museums & Galleries
French FashionGarments by Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin, two of many French women leading fashion houses during World War I, make US debut
Broadway
Derren Brown: SecretIllusionist Derren Brown brings his mind-blowing act to Broadway.