Things to Do in NYC, February 2025

The February 2025 edition of the Blankman List

The Blankman List is a monthly curated list of things to do in New York City. It showcases the full range of what there is to do, for residents and tourists alike.

I especially seek out artistic and cultural events like concerts, plays, and art exhibits, along with anything that is high-quality, notable, and/or free. There is at least one event for every day of February 2025, and no borough or event type is off limits.

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Disclaimer: before going anywhere, please confirm the date, time, location, cost, and description using the listed website. Any event is at risk of being rescheduled, relocated, sold out, at capacity, or canceled. Costs are rounded to the nearest dollar and may change. I try to vet quality and describe accurately, but I may misjudge. All views are my own.

Saturday, February 1

• Adam Elbaum: Heartfelt Deceptions

  • Magic show with Adam Elbaum, who specializes in card tricks, levitations, and mentalism; 9:30–10:30 pm

  • $82–$163

  • 69 Atlantic

  • 69 Atlantic Ave (Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn)

• Market 57 Chelsea Food Tour

  • Guided walking tour through the Market 57 Food Hall, featuring minority- and women-owned businesses; 12–2 pm; every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

  • $80 (includes seven tastings)

  • Market 57 Food Hall

  • 25 11th Ave (Hudson River Park, Manhattan)

• Gallery Tour: Pets and the City

  • Tour of the New York Gallery of American History, focused on the visual history of New Yorkers and their animal companions; 3–4 pm

  • $29 general / $24 senior

  • Robert H. and Clarice Smith New York Gallery of American History, The New York Historical

  • 170 Central Park W (Upper West Side, Manhattan)

Sunday, February 2

• The Blue Guitars: A Night of Jazz Guitar

  • Concert featuring Juilliard jazz guitarists Derek Duleba, Edwin Corne, and Blake Slaughter; 3 pm

  • $30

  • The Juilliard School, Paul Hall

  • 155 W 65th St (Lincoln Square, Manhattan)

Monday, February 3

• “tripleS Come True” World Tour in Brooklyn

  • World tour of South Korean 24-member girl group tripleS; 6 pm

  • $76–$283+

  • Brooklyn Paramount

  • 385 Flatbush Ave Ext (Fort Greene, Brooklyn)

• Biology on Tap at Pete’s Candy Store

  • Scientists and educators present biology-themed games and trivia that bring “biology to the bars”; 7 pm; first Monday of every month

  • Free entry

  • Pete’s Candy Store

  • 709 Lorimer St (Williamsburg, Brooklyn)

Tuesday, February 4

• Heloísa Fernandes Quartet

  • Performance by a quartet led by pianist and composer Heloísa Fernandes, combining classical, jazz, and Brazilian music; 7 pm

  • Free

  • Americas Society/Council of the Americas

  • 680 Park Ave (Upper East Side, Manhattan)

Wednesday, February 5

• Queer Personal Stories Workshop

  • Writing workshop aimed at the LGBTQ+ community that provides feedback and a forum for sharing for writers of all skill levels; 6:30–8 pm

  • Free

  • Brooklyn Pride Center – Crown Heights

  • 1561 Bedford Ave (Crown Heights, Brooklyn)

• Janis Savitt Sample Sale

  • Limited-time sale of discounted fine and fashion jewelry by Janis Savitt; 9 am–7 pm; Feb 3–7

  • Free entry

  • Janis Savitt

  • 200 W 58th St, Suite 12-B (Midtown, Manhattan)

Thursday, February 6

• Play Bingo with Seniors

  • Assist eldercare staff with setting up and playing bingo with older adults; 2:45–5 pm; every Thursday through Feb 6

  • Free

  • The New Jewish Home

  • 120 W 106th St (Upper West Side, Manhattan)

• Composer Portraits: Lisa Streich

  • Three recent works, including a US premiere, by Swedish contemporary classical composer Lisa Streich; 7:30 pm

  • $13–$39

  • Columbia University, Miller Theatre

  • 2960 Broadway (Morningside Heights, Manhattan)

• Bushwick’s Got Talent: Variety Show

  • Monthly variety show of local artists performing acts like music, comedy, drag, and dance “at their boldest, brightest, and messiest.”; 7–10 pm

  • $0–$15 entry

  • House of Yes

  • 2 Wyckoff Ave (Bushwick, Brooklyn)

Friday, February 7

• Gustav Holst’s The Planets and Malcolm Arnold’s Duo Piano Concerto

  • Performances by the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra of two twentieth-century English works: Gustav Holst’s The Planets and Malcolm Arnold’s Concerto for Two Pianos; 7:30–9:30 pm

  • $40

  • St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church

  • 157 Montague St (Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn)

• Queer Grunge Night at Parkside Lounge

  • Live covers of classic grunge acts Nirvana, Hole, and L7, with grunge-themed DJ set and Kurt and Courtney lookalike contest; 10 pm (9:30 pm doors)

  • $10–$12 advance / $15 at door

  • Parkside Lounge

  • 317 E Houston St (Lower East Side, Manhattan)

• Bill Frisell: In My Dreams

  • First night of two-night jazz concert led by guitarist Bill Frisell and featuring longstanding collaborators; 8 pm (7 pm doors); Feb 7 & 8

  • $45 advance / $50 doors / $40 student/senior

  • Roulette

  • 509 Atlantic Ave (Boerum Hill, Brooklyn)