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
ShowstoppersAn immersive pop-up exhibit featuring elaborate costumes from a variety of productions.
Music
Live Music in Times SquareOn summer weekdays, hear performances by jazz bands and Broadway stars for free in Times Square.
Performing Arts
Lincoln Center at Home: Restart StagesA cultural program comprising 10 outdoor performance and rehearsal spaces and their attendant events.
Arts & Culture
Summer 2021 Installations2021 installations on Governors Island
Museums & Galleries
The Medici: Portraits & Politics, 1512–1570exploring Florence under Medici rule
Museums & Galleries
Carrie Moyer and Sheila Pepe: Tabernacles for Trying Timesfirst museum survey dedicated to the couple's work
Museums & Galleries
Automaniathe automobile's impact on art and beyond
Arts & Culture
Eco-Urgency: Artists Make the Caseexplores the intersection of art, artists and science
Museums & Galleries
Hassan Hajjaj: VOGUE, The Arab Issuean exploration of cultural stereotypes and cliches
Museums & Galleries
Cézanne Drawingbest known for his paintings, this explores other side of his career
Museums & Galleries
New York, New Music:1980–1986celebrate the impact of the music of the 1980s