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.
Museums & Galleries
Love & ResistanceCelebrating the 50th anniversary of Stonewall, this exhibit at the NY Public Library looks at the history of the modern gay rights movement.
Museums & Galleries
Eric N. Mack: Lemme walk across the roomRising New York–based artist Eric N. Mack holds his first NYC solo exhibition.
Off-Broadway
Musicals in Mufti: Alan Jay Lerner CelebrationCelebrating librettist and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner, the York presents informal versions of three musicals.
Off-Broadway
Mies JulieAugust Strindberg’s play reimagined by South African playwright Yaël Farber.
Off-Broadway
If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a MuhfuckaTori Sampson’s contemporary take on an old West African fable.
Off-Broadway
Hurricane DianePlaywright Madeleine George’s comedic commentary on climate change.
Off-Broadway
Day Drinking: The Brunch MusicalA matinee musical about cocktails that comes with accompanying beverages.
Off-Broadway
By the Way, Meet Vera StarkA maid for a fading Hollywood actress finds herself in the spotlight.
Off-Broadway
Boesman and LenaAn abusive husband and his wife encounter a stranger while wandering the South African wastelands.
Off-Broadway
Alice by HeartThis new musical, set in WWII-era London, was inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
Off-Broadway
Colin Quinn: Red State Blue StateColin Quinn takes on the current political climate in this one-man show.
Off-Broadway
SuperheroA new musical about the superhero who may be living next door in a New York apartment.