Don’t just sit at home! There are plenty of great things to do around New York City this weekend.
Here’s a look at some of the best events happening around town between Feb. 16-18.
Friday, Feb. 16: Celebrate the Kweedom!
Kweendom: Enjoy a night of comedy that’s sure to make Mike Pence uncomfortable. It’s not just gay, it’s GAAAAAYYYYY. Gay like The B-52s are gay. Gay like Hocus Pocus is gay. Gay like Pee-Wee’s Playhouse is gay. Come for the laughs, stay for the fresh faces in your Grindr grid. The show is free, but this month the crew will be collecting donations for Immigration Equality with a match for the first $50. Pete’s Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn. 7 p.m. Free.
The String Queens: Praised for their authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) are a dynamic trio whose stimulating musical experiences inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine. LeFrak Concert Hall, 153-49 Reeves Ave., Queens. 8 p.m. $30.
Saturday, Feb. 17: Flowers, flowers everywhere!
La Maison du Chocolat Exclusive Valentine’s Day Experience: La Maison du Chocolat invites guests to a bookable “chocolate high tea” service that will mimic a French café experience. The service will last for two hours per session. The experience includes a decadent chocolate mousse cake, a romantic signature La Maison cake, an indulgent chocolate éclair, four different flavors macarons, four different flavors bonbons, La Maison du Chocolat signature hot chocolate, coffee and tea. Reservations required. La Maison du Chocolat Rockefeller, 30 Rockefeller Center, Manhattan. Starts at 9:30 a.m. $40.
The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion: The Orchid Show brings the catwalk to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in a fashion-inspired celebration of all things orchids—and they want YOU at the center of the sartorial experience. This is your chance to “walk the runway” and show off your own personal flair, your love for orchids, and your fashion-forward connections to the natural world. Because florals are always en vogue at NYBG. New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $15-$35.
Sunday, Feb. 18: Lunar New Year fun!
Black Future Festival: We Da People: Join the museum for a week of reflection and future-forward fun inspired by the national celebration of the African Diaspora and Black History Month. With guest curator, Kendra J. Bostock and STooPS, there will be workshops, dance performances, storytelling, and more. Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave., Brooklyn. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $15; free for members.
Lunar New Year at the Garden: Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at QBG! Enjoy the lion dance performance, music, crafts, and more. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Queens. 12 — 4 p.m. Free Admission; $5 Suggested Donation.
Find more amazing Things to Do in New York City (or list your own event) at events.amNY.com. For dozens more events around our area, check our sister sites… QNS.com, BrooklynPaper.com, BxTimes.com and LongIslandPress.com.
