When I'm not traveling, I love exploring my hometown. Here are a few events happening in the Big Apple where you might run into me wearing a little black dress! Many of these events are free or very affordable, so get out and have some fun!
Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls 4th Annual Rock & Roll Auction
Tuesday, February 9. 8:00 pm. $25 general admission, $75 VIP.
Help support the next generation of female rockers by attending this fun and worthwhile event at the Knitting Factory. Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls is a non-profit music and mentoring program that empowers girls and women through music education and activities that foster self-respect, leadership skills, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Yappy Hour: A Benefit for the Humane Society
Tuesday, February 9. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. $50
Join Wendy and Lucky Diamond (Pet Lifestyle Expert, Animal Rescue advocate, TV personality) to celebrate the release of her new book, It’s a Dog’s World. Yappy Hour® is the premiere cocktail party for people looking for true puppy love. It’s the only place where pet parents can party like animals with their animals.
Barney’s Warehouse Sale
Thursday, February 11 – Sunday, February 28.
Enjoy 50-75% off designer clothing, shoes and accessories. New York Flamenco Festival
Thursday, February 11 - Sunday, February 14. $35-$90.
New York’s annual flamenco celebration, now in its 10th year, features mesmerizing performances with renowned dancers and musicians direct from Spain!
Jane Birkin in Concert
Thursday, February 11 & Friday, February 12. 8:00 pm. $50
Accomplished singer and actress Jane Birkin returns to FIAF for two wonderful evenings of song. Birkin, who began her career in the 1960s with singer Serge Gainsbourg, will perform songs from her most recent album, Enfants d’hiver, as well as old favorites from her days with Gainsbourg. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Mae Tao Clinic, which provides free health care for Burmese refugees on the Thai border. Unmasked: The Story of the Venetian Carnival
Thursday, February 11 – March 15.
The Italian American Museum presents “Unmasked: The Story of the Venetian Carnival.” The exhibition will feature actual Venetian carnival masks, as well as acclaimed photographer Anita Sanseverino’s colorful interpretive essay of the centuries-old tradition.
Thursday, February 11 & Thursday, February 18. Free!
MOCA presents a series of Lunar New Year Films from Hong Kong and mainland China that celebrate the New Year. All films are in Cantonese or Mandarin with English subtitles. Light refreshments will be provided at each screening.
Free Performance at Lincoln Center: Year of the Tiger (A Chinese New Year Celebration)
Thursday, February 11. 8:30 pm.
Every Thursday the brand new David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center hosts FREE concerts. This celebration of the Chinese New Year features the amazing mask-changing, intricate make-up, and choreography of Chinese opera; the daring contortions of Chinese acrobatics; and the opulence of costumed folk dancers.
I Hate Valentine’s Day Celebration at Nolita House
Thursday, February 11. 10:00 pm – 4:00 am.
Come to Nolita House and be one with the players, haters, lovers, singles and couples who share a common disdain for Valentine’s Day. What better way to shake off the stresses of love and relationships than to reject the institution of Valentine’s Day and eat, drink and shake your merry-makers until life seems, well, better. There is no cover charge. Nolita House’s late night bar menu will be available until 2am. Aphrodisiacs Tasting with Culinary Historian Francine Segan
Friday, February 12. 12:00 pm. $20.
Just in time for Valentine's Day! Discover the foods reported to have unleashed passion in everyone from Cleopatra and the Marquis de Sade. Explore the stories behind aphrodisiacs like frog saliva, rhinoceros horns, oysters, truffles and caviar. Lecture includes a sampling of several aphrodisiac dishes! Pre-Valentine’s Day Cognac & Chocolate Tasting
Friday, February 12. 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm. $75.
Enjoy fine cognac and chocolates at Cipriani Wall Street. This tasty event hosted by the Fifty Best features 5 ultra-premium cognac brands of various vintages-- VSOP and XO. Indulge in an abundant array of artisanal gourmet chocolates from elite producers such as Vosges Haut Chocolat and Neuchatel. An enticing selection of appetizers provided by Cipriani will be served during the event. Romancing the Grapes Tasting at Italian Wine Merchants Saturday, February 13. 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. $75.
On the day before Valentine’s Day Italian Wine Merchants will be sharing some truly wonderful wines, starting with a lovely Sicilian sparkling rose and working their way up to the marvelous Montevertine Le Pergole Torte--with lots to love in between, including a rare white wine from the Guiseppe Quintarelli, the Bianco Secco Ca' del Merlo.
Valentine’s Day Zydeco Dance Party
Sunday, February 14. Dance lesson at 6:00 pm. Show from 7:00 pm –10:30 pm. $22
Celebrate Cupid with some authentic Louisiana Zydeco in the heart of the Big Apple.
Love in the Parlors: A Valentine in Concert
Sunday, February 14, 5:30 pm. $20
The Merchant’s House Museum presents a 70-minute program of romantic songs and arias by 19th-century composers performed in the Museum’s Greek Revival double parlors.
Save the Date!
Women & Wanderlust: Travel Talk & Expo
Guest Speaker: Pauline Frommer
Thursday, February 18. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$10 includes wine & hors d’oeuvres
Join The Black Dress Traveler for a fabulous evening of networking with other travel loving ladies. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or just starting your journey, don’t miss this great event. Get expert advice on everything from travel safety, traveling on a budget, popular destinations, and more. Our guest speaker, travel expert Pauline Frommer has been traveling since she was four years old. Daughter of famed budget travel author Arthur Frommer, Pauline has written her own award winning series of travel guides
