Events for February 2020

The 5th Annual Madison Avenue Lunar New Year event will kick-off on Saturday, February 1. Madison Avenue will celebrate the Year of the Rat with a centuries-old tradition by installing a wishing tree on Madison Avenue. Since ancient times, hanging wishes on trees for the New Year is synonymous with luck and good fortune, and […]

In this course, students will explore the process of collagraphy, an experimental approach to building a plate through a process that incorporates both additive and subtractive techniques. Students will get an introduction to the materials, techniques, and paper preparation. The instructor will demonstrate the inking and printing of the plate, and students will then print […]

Join us for a conversation with Achille Salvagni, the international contemporary designer, and Pilar Viladas, a leading design journalist, at The Winter Show, a benefit for East Side House. This talk, part of the shows "Design in Dialogue" series, is an exploration into Salvagni's unique approach to contemporary design. Following the talk, Maison Gerard will […]

Join us at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park as a precursor to New York Fashion Week with an exclusive Skate + Swap! Bryant Park is teaming up with Fashion Revolution & GFX to host a clothing swap and skate party, bringing fashion to the park in a mindful and sustainable way. From […]

Original, fresh, and warmhearted, the Ross Youth Community Theater brings Meredith Willson’s, beloved musical, The Music Man, to the Ross Court Theater stage. Based on Willson’s recollections of his own childhood in a small Iowa town this is the story of Professor Harold Hill and his impact on the sleepy town of River City, Iowa. […]

Original, fresh, and warmhearted, the Ross Youth Community Theater brings Meredith Willson’s, beloved musical, The Music Man, to the Ross Court Theater stage. Based on Willson’s recollections of his own childhood in a small Iowa town this is the story of Professor Harold Hill and his impact on the sleepy town of River City, Iowa. […]

Since 1973, The Omega Ensemble has been a major supporter of young artists in New York City, Long Island, and the New England area. As usual, it will be held at the Racquet and Tennis Club, 370 Park Avenue. We are excited to be able once again to honor a truly distinguished former Omega artist, […]

For the second year in a row, New York Cares will host New York Cares Rocks on February 6 at Freehold Brooklyn, 45 South 3rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11249. The evening will feature an intimate performance by Running Lights – along with Brandon Serafino and Fort Holler. The benefit concert is presented by the Rising […]

American Ireland Fund Palm Beach Gala Photos by CAPEHART In its 39th year, the annual black tie event is one of the most prominent and well-attended galas in Palm Beach. A delectable cocktail hour in the Mediterranean Courtyard starts the evening. Then, the affair progresses to the Venetian Ballroom where a 3-course meal is followed […]

The Viennese Opera Ball is an annual white-tie charity gala, including a debutante ball with lots of ballroom dancing, performances by Met opera stars, classical ballet, a midnight Quadrille and late-night DJ until 4am. It celebrates the economic and cultural relations between America and Austria. The charity gala raises funds for the music therapy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with the […]

Love is in the air! Learn to print valentines on the Vandercook letterpress using historical wood type and cuts. Students will print cards on colored paper and will end the class with a pile of valentines to give away! This fun and casual workshop commemorates a day that belongs to everyone, so bring a partner […]

Bideawee, one of the country’s oldest and most respected animal welfare and pet adoption organizations, is inviting all Long Islanders to visit the 12th annual “Love Your Pet Art Contest & Expo” and vote for their favorite art. Young artists across Long Island submitted art memorializing their love for their pets. The first 300 entries […]

Get your sweetheart something that can’t be found elsewhere. Come pick-up handmade Valentine sweets or artwork, leather goods, hand-drawn gift cards, one-of-a-kind jewelry, or rare vintage fashion and accessories – you never know what amazing treasures you’ll discover! Or, bring your sweetheart with you and have some fun exploring together New York City’s largest and […]

On February 12th, City Harvest’s inaugural Winter Family Carnival will take place at CNVS, just steps away from Times Square! Guests of all ages will celebrate the winter season with an afternoon of surprises, culinary treats, and fun. Families and friends will enjoy sweet and savory tasting stations and specialty cocktails from some of the […]

MorseLife Health Systems with hosts Cynthia Berenson, Penny Blumenstein and Marlene Strauss, will provide guests with inspiring and informational presentations from award-winning authors of best-selling novels at their Literary Society receptions at The Colony Hotel. The second presentation is from Tara Westover, author of Educated.

Carter Burden Gallery presents three new exhibitions: Metamorphosis in the East Gallery featuring Claire Boren, Pauline Chernichaw, & Carlos N. Molina, Visions and Voices in the West gallery featuring nextactART, and On the Wall featuring Adrianne Lobel. The reception will be held February 13, 2020 from 6 - 8 p.m. The exhibition runs from February […]

The 30th annual black-tie dinner dance includes a cocktail reception and award presentation to John and Amy Phelan, who will receive The Ireland Funds' 2020 Philanthropic Leadership Award.

The MorseLife Lunch and Card Party with chairs Arlene Levin, Toby Muss, Joan Schapiro and Lois Zelman will offer guests high-end boutique shopping with sought after vendors, a delicious luncheon, cards, games, prizes and the fellowship of loyal friends and supporters. The event raises funds for MorseLife in its commitment to helping seniors in need.

Join us for a fun-filled evening of all sorts of pleasures. The National Arts Club invites you to join us for our annual Red Ball, an evening full of delectable delights. We have the pleasure of offering two packages for this evening. Package 1 6:30 PM Reception | 7:30 PM Dinner 9:00 - 11:00 PM […]

Vandercook printing presses can be used for many image-based projects beyond traditional handset type. Each week students will learn a variety of handmade image-making techniques including pressure printing, collagraph, and linocut. Throughout this course students will also explore color, transparency, shape, and layering to create a series of prints. This class will focus on a […]

On Tuesday, 2/18, Kids Week at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is hosting Broomball Open Play for kids of all ages. From 11am - 12pm, kids are invited to play fast-paced, exciting winter sport played on ice wearing sneakers. Because it is played in sneakers, ice skating experience is not required. Recommended […]

Based on true events, A Southern Fairytale artfully illuminates the challenges facing a young, gay Christian growing up in the Deep South, written and performed by Ty Autry and directed by David L. Carson. As we accompany the protagonist through multiple journeys into and out of the closet, the audience emotionally connects with the very […]

The 9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival runs February 20-29 2020, including awesome film screenings, cool discussion panels, career-building professional development workshops and super-fun parties at venues throughout NYC. The event concludes on February 29th with a glittering awards ceremony and hot red carpet gala at NYC’s premier nightclub. Check out our jam-packed […]

On Thursday, 2/20, Kids Week at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is hosting a Latin Dance Class for kids of all ages. Kids are encouraged to learn some fancy new footwork and the basics of salsa, led by instructors from Ballet Hispánico! For more event information, please visit https://bryantpark.org/events/2020/02/20/kids-week-latin-dance-class.

Annual dinner dance will honor Audrey and Martin Gruss, and include Visionary Award presentations.

On Saturday 2/22, Kids Week at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is hosting its annual Read-to-Skate Storytime in Overlook at Winter Village. Read and sing along with Cali Co Cat and earn a free skate rental! Free books at every event, while supply lasts. There's a new story every week. For more […]

The best and brightest in unique and affordable vintage can be found under one roof at this year’s Grand Bazaar NYC Vintage Pop-up. Browse the racks of everything old-that’s-new again across all of the eras, like delicious and silky smooth 1920s lingerie to funky ’70s faux fur and all the styles you love (and love […]

The Board of Directors of Citizens Committee for New York City cordially invites you to attend the New Yorker for New York Gala Monday, February 24, 2020 Honoring AMY FALLS AND HARTLEY ROGERS Osborn Elliott Award for Community Leadership TYLER MORSE New Yorker for New York Award WELLS FARGO Corporate Citizen Award and Citzens Committee […]

Join us at Dance Against Cancer’s 4th Annual THE YOUTH MOVEMENT on Monday, February 24th at 7pm with performances by the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company, Ailey II, The Juilliard School, Manhattan Youth Ballet, Ellison Ballet, Ballet Academy East, Hunter College, Marymount Manhattan College, Shuffles, the East Side Dance Company, Passaic County Tech, Earl Mosley's […]

The LongHouse Winter Benefit’s focus has always been what’s happening now in the worlds of Architecture, Culture and Design, and this year is no different; For 2020 LongHouse has selected two extraordinary ambassadors to honor: Cindy Allen, acclaimed editor-in-chief of Interior Design and all-around interior design guru, and Joseph Walsh, a Country Cork-based master artisan […]

UJA Young Leaders hosts its largest and most iconic event of the year. Toast the past and kick off UJA-Federation’s next decade of philanthropy with hundreds of other New Yorkers who have a passion for changing the world around us. Enjoy open bars, delicious food, and dazzling entertainment as you experience the impact your generosity […]

In celebration of the 100th anniversary year of the 19th amendment, Re-Vision 20/20: Through a Woman’s Lens looks at objects in the Winterthur galleries through the lens of women’s stories, recognizing the everyday women who forged a better path for themselves, and ultimately for future generations, in creative, intellectual, and entrepreneurial ways. Drawing upon Winterthur’s […]

Join us for the opening celebration for Re-Vision 20/20: Through a Women's Lens. Soprano vocalist Julia Swan Laird performs songs featuring the female perspective, composed by Libby Larsen, one of America's most performed living composers. A champagne and chocolate reception will follow, and guests are invited to visit the Galleries to see the Re-Vision 20/20 […]