Museums, parties and art expos worthy to visit on San Valentin's wk

The Return to the Natural
Museum of Arts & Design
2 Columbus Cir, New York, NY
In honor of Black History Month the Museum of Arts & Design turns its artist studios into a working salon, in both senses of the word: an intellectual gathering to explore arts and culture, and a place to cut hair. Four experts gather for a panel discussion on the trend back toward natural, unprocessed hair in the African-American community and beyond; simultaneously, stylists cut and spray away, providing examples of the hairdressing being discussed. Hair has been a creative site throughout human history and here, it finally gets its due.
6 PM
FREE
Free with pay-as-you-wish museum admission

Foreign Affairs
Valentine's Day has a reputation as a lowbrow Hallmark holiday. Foreign Affairs begs to differ with this night of readings from beloved authors paying lighthearted tribute to St. Valentine in their own unique ways, in the inspiring setting of the New Museum's Sky Room. Author of hotly anticipated 2015 satire The Sellout Paul Beatty brings his scathing humor and chops honed over years as a slam poet, sexuality and gender critic Laura Kipnis shares her lightning-rod observations, and Clancy Martin, Joseph O'Neill, and Lynne Tillman add each of their riveting takes on a host of love-related subjects
New Museum
235 Bowery, New York, NY
Friday Feb 13
6 PM
FREE
RSVP required. Email foreignaffairs@bookforum.com or call 212-475-4000.

2/13 7pm: friday the 13th/broken hearts ukulele cabaret: sonic uke and 17 strumming acts play at jimmy’s no. 43. Don't miss the BROKEN HEARTS Ukulele Cabaret this Friday (the 13th). It's gonna be a good one. So order your order limo today and head on down to Jimmie's 43 in the East Village for some of the city's best beers and, for sure, the most fun in town that night.
Studio 63: The Loser’s Lounge Pre-Valentine’s Dance Party

Friday, February 13 at 7:30
David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, Frieda and Roy Furman Stage
Bring your valentine or find one at Studio 63! The Loser’s Lounge is New York City’s most entertaining house band, always throwing the best parties and filling the dance floor with great music and interesting people. Founded in 1993 by former Psychedelic Furs Keyboardist Joe McGinty, The Loser’s Lounge canonizes the great songwriting catalogues of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, honoring artists from Abba and Bowie to XTC and The Zombies. Their sold-out public shows validate the love of music fans everywhere, and their enthusiasm is exhilarating. So dress up like you’re going to your favorite night club from the past and dance your way to the future with The Loser’s Lounge!

2/14 12pm-midnight: eataly’s one night stand anti-valentine’s day rooftop beer bash will be hopping with 50 types of beer and $3 food tickets (food prices range from 1 to 3 tickets). a complimentary beer and chocolate tasting kicks things off 12-1pm. free admission


Ice Festival
Date: February 14, 2015, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Naumburg Bandshell, Mid-Park at 72nd Street
This Valentine’s Day, celebrate your love of Central Park at our fourth annual Ice Festival. Witness ice-carving artists from Okamoto Studio use electric chain saws, chisels, and picks to transform more than 3,000 pounds of ice into a glistening replica of the Park’s most romantic statue ― Romeo and Juliet by Milton Hebald (1966).
As night falls, revel among colorful lights as the Mall becomes a 1980s-themed silent disco with live DJs, all as part of Central Park Conservancy’s 35th Anniversary celebration.
Events
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Live ice carving by Okamoto Studio
3:00 pm: InstaMeet, a creative photo challenge; visit Central Park's official Instagram account, @centralparknyc, for details
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Silent Disco with three DJ's simultaneously spinning 80's, Top 40, and your favorite NYC artists into headphones powered by: Quiet Events
Mini-cupcakes provided by Sprinkles at 5:00 pm (limited availability)
Bites, treats, and other food truck fare for purchase by Milk Truck, Waffles and Dinges, and Uncle Gussy's
Dazzling lights in a romantic Central Park setting
It's a dance party with headphones; you choose the music. Starting at 5:00 pm, two live DJs take the stage at the same time, playing 80's, Top 40, and your favorite NYC artists. You choose the channel with your favorite music genre and dance the night away. The glowing, color-coded headsets show which music other partygoers are listening to, so you can dance along with your friends.
Baby, it's cold outside! Dress warmly; the event is entirely outdoors. Otherwise, dress to celebrate Central Park Conservancy’s 35th Anniversary ― styles from the 1980's and today are welcome!
Open to all ages. Free; RSVP via Eventbrite is strongly recommended but not required. Onsite registration is also available. No bag/coat check available. Quiet Events requires an ID or credit card to check out a pair of headphones. ID will be given back when headphones are returned. In the unlikely event that you lose the headphones you checked out, Quiet Events will charge a $35 replacement fee on-site.



Admission is free this Monday Museum at Eldridge Street
Just like George Washington, we cannot tell a lie. We promise you a warm, beautiful and fascinating retreat from the cold during this holiday week. Find out how the early presidents of the Eldridge Street congregation introduced surprisingly democratic principles to their Old World community. Marvel at our meticulous restoration. Explore our Lower East Side neighborhood. Find out more on our website.
Families:
Ask for a scavenger hunt when you check in, and explore the nooks and crannies of our 1887 landmark site.
Museum hours:
Sunday through Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm
Friday from 10 am to 3 pm
Synagogue tours are offered on the hour
Admission:
Admission is free on Monday, including February 16, Presidents Day.
Directions:
The Museum is located at 12 Eldridge Street between Canal and Division Streets. Take the B or D to Grand Street; F to East Broadway; 6 to Canal.