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
Stonewall 50 Events at the NYPL BranchesThe New York Public Library celebrates the 50th anniversary of Stonewall with a series of special events across NYC.
Performing Arts
Reich Richter PartTwo collaborations with German painter Gerhard Richter are the basis for this unique mix of art, music and film.
Museums & Galleries
James Van Der Zee: StudioExhibition of 40 portraits from noted African-American photographer.
Museums & Galleries
The Value of Sanctuaryan artistic exploration of the role of the Cathedral as a sanctuary
Museums & Galleries
Ashley Longshore at DVF FlagshipInternational Women’s Month pop-up gallery at the DVF flagship store.
Museums & Galleries
Punk Graphics, 1976–1986 The Museum of Arts and Design explores the history of graphic design and how the punk and post-punk movements helped reshape the art form.
Museums & Galleries
The Roof Garden Commission: Alicja Kwade, ParaPivot The Met Fifth Avenue's newest Roof Garden collaboration comes courtesy of Polish visual artist Alicja Kwade.
Performing Arts
Merce Cunningham Centennial The Joyce Theater celebrates the incredibly influential dancer’s legacy with three companies performing some of his greatest works.
Museums & Galleries
The Hugo Boss Prize 2018The 2018 award went to NYC-based, Chicago-born contemporary artist Simone Leigh.
Off-Broadway
Accidentally BraveMaddie Corman's one-woman show about a marriage and family in crisis.
Museums & Galleries
Punk Lust: Raw Provocation 1971–1985 An exhibition at the Museum of Sex looks at the connection between punk culture and sexuality.
Museums & Galleries
Field Notes: Seed Stories and the Power of Plants An interactive exhibition that explores the cultural, artistic and scientific impact of collecting plant life.