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.
Things to Do
Rockaway Beach ReopeningThe Parks Department reopens Beach 96th to 98th streets this summer.
Museums & Galleries
Mirror, Mirror Solo photography exhibition from artist Ryan McGinley.
Broadway
Straight White MenClassic American father-son drama set on Christmas Eve.
Broadway
Gettin' the Band Back TogetherA musical about following your dreams and, well, getting the band back together.
Arts & Culture
Warhol, Basquiat, Haring and MoreThe Peninsula hotel celebrates its 30-year anniversary with an exhibition of works by prominent artists from the 1980s.
Off-Broadway
Smokey Joe’s CafeBroadway’s longest-running musical revue returns to the stage this fall.
Off-Broadway
Trainspotting LiveImmersive, in-your-face production based on the novel and film.
Film & TV
Tribeca Summer Series 2018 More Info
Museums & Galleries
Donna Gottschalk: Brave, Beautiful OutlawsA documentary photo exhibit on lesbians in the 1970s.
Broadway
Bernhardt/HamletUK actress Janet McTeer takes on the title role in this look at the legendary 19th-century actress Sarah Bernhardt and her greatest role.
Film & TV
Fordham Road Film FestivalFilms screen for free in the Bronx.
Museums & Galleries
Half the Picture: A Feminist Look at the Collection Drawing from its own collection, the Brooklyn Museum has assembled more than 100 works in various forms for this exhibition that has been organized through a feminist lens.