Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
Whoever’s brilliant idea it was to combine The Smiths with Valentine’s Day, we thank you. For the ultimate anti-Valentine’s party, check out Unloveable: A Smiths & Morrissey Valentine’s Day on February 14th at 9pm ($12-$15). The Sons & Heirs will be playing covers of Morrissey and The Smiths all night long. Special guest Dan Neustadt will start off the night with a Smiths-themed cabaret performance, followed by stand-up by David Hill.
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- 01:40PM on 02/11/2013
Make your fantasy into a reality
Every fantasy you've ever had has involved one of La Perla's bustiers and garter belts. This Italian luxury lingerie brand has sexy down to a science, so you can trust them to make your Valentine's Day extra special.
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- 11:00AM on 02/09/2013
Need some Valentine's Gift ideas?
This Saturday, check out the Greenpointer’s “Message in a Bottle” Valentine’s Day Market from noon-6pm for some local V-Day gift ideas like cookies from Tasty Morsels Bakery (pictured) or a Warm Mint Body Bar from Manor House Soaps. You also have a chance to win some sweet raffle prizes, eat and drink refreshments from Brooklyn Brewery, Pie Corps, and more, and have your nails decked out with fancy nail art. And, to make your Valentine's Day run more smoothly, get some free astrology dating advice.
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- 11:00AM on 02/08/2013
If this doesn't make you smirk, I don't know what will
Glasgow-based artist David Shrigley is known for the way he incorporates text into his art, and this exhibition, entitled Signs, exemplifies his wit through both illustration and sculpture. Example: a taxidermied dog holding a sign that reads "I'm Dead."
Through February 16th
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- 11:00AM on 02/06/2013
Get a Face Lift...No Surgery or Botox Required
Acupuncture pro Iris M. Netzer, L.Ac. specializes in women's health, fertility, pain management, digestive health, and cosmetic treatments, such as a "natural face lift" sans surgery or Botox. Pretty enticing, no?
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- 11:00AM on 02/04/2013
Your One-Stop Shop for All Things Under-Things
Slips and camisoles, shape-wear and swimsuits, push-ups and bralets. Cosabella’s collections are as colorful as their celebrity endorsements (spotted: Megan Fox in the Molded Bra), so you can match your underwear to your mood (which hopefully isn’t always black). This is lingerie that you can whip out anytime, not just on Valentine's Day.
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- 03:49PM on 01/31/2013
Frankie Says Relax
This isn't your traditional spa experience, it's your first step towards healing. Skeptical? Your first Aroma Shiatsu Massage will make you a believer in no time.
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- 11:00AM on 01/28/2013
A Box of Not-Chocolates
Valentine's Day wouldn't be complete without a box of chocolates--even if they're not chocolate. Your love will swoon over these Valentine's Day Petits Fours from Three Tarts, each one a delectable mini-almond cake with apricot jam and adorable icing decorations ($22.50).
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- 01:00PM on 02/11/2013
Valentine's Day Dinner at the New Hotel Americano Winter Rooftop Lounge
Hotel Americano celebrates their new rooftop Winter Lounge with a Valentine's Day candle-lit dinner. The view of the city lights and sheepskin-clad seats is the NYC-chic equivalent of a romantic cabin in the sky. The ambiance is only augmented by the highly-lauded food. The prix-fixe menu ($65) features dishes such as Rabbit Ballotine with baby fennel, cara cara orange and, of course, chocolate for dessert, with chocolate terrine, Mexican hot chocolate, and chocolate truffles. Keep the romance flowing with cocktails at an after party in The Americano main dining room. Hurry and make your reservations--there are only a few seats left!
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- 10:20AM on 02/09/2013
Where poetry is actually cool
As the venue for New York City's first slam ever, the Nuyorican is known for its slam competitions and open mics, but also for its hip hop, jazz, and combination-of-everything performances. This is where you can witness Hip Hop, Jazz, and Poetry showcases and open-mics that have welcomed the likes of The Roots, Erykah Badu, and Mos Def.
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- 11:00AM on 02/07/2013
Sweat it out after all those Super Bowl snacks
Bikram yoga is kind of like getting your work out done while relaxing in the sauna. To celebrate their Grand Re-Opening, Bikram Yoga East Harlem is hosting free classes from February 6th-10th, so you have no excuses not to try it out.
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- 05:46PM on 02/04/2013
Art Nerds or Nerdy Artists?
Every Friday afternoon, Tekserve transforms from Apple repair store into performance space as artists like the internationally-acclaimed Shantell Martin (above) show off their digital masterpieces. Sounds like way more fun for you and your ailing Macbook than a date at the Genius Bar.
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- 11:00AM on 02/02/2013
Best Roast Chicken. Period.
The most succulent, flavorful, perfect skin chicken is available EVERY DAY from this butcher in Chelsea Market. The secret? Dickson's brines its birds overnight in a mixture of tamari and spices then air dry it so the skin retains its flavor and crispy texture. Half or whole birds upon request.
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- 11:31AM on 01/29/2013
Laugh. Cry. Shout. Just leave the beret at home.
The Urbana Poetry team has no off-limits topics. This is where you'll hear a poem about being too fat to get a date, and then a poem detailing the first-hand experience of racism in South Africa. Eye-opening? You tell me. At Urbana, the audience members wield the score cards and the power to determine who wins, and sometimes who will go on to compete in nation-wide competitions.
Every Tuesday night at 7:00 pm.
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- 11:00AM on 01/26/2013
A Bouquet That Steals The Show
The Romantic Ballet arrangement pairs pink roses with quince branches in a glass vase of river rocks, creating a breathtaking display that adds movement to a room.
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- 11:00AM on 02/09/2013
You Never Know What You'll Find At Darr
And that's why we at P&S love it. Completely eccentric array of merch, almost all of it well curated and fascinating. Always worth a look!
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- 12:54PM on 02/08/2013
The Best Antidote To The Cold: Shearling
The newest product from the always inventive Best Made Co--the ultimate simple shearling vest. The best way to keep the warmth in. And it's reversible for those days you want to feature Winter White. HOT FLASH! Best Made Co. is opening at 36 White Street come March so you can see and touch their clothes, axes and camping gear in person.
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- 12:27PM on 02/06/2013
Don't miss this photography exhibition!
Aperture Gallery presents Photography, an exhibition featuring six of the most in-your-face contemporary photographers: Nan Goldin, Ryan McGinley (pictured), Terry Richardson, Stephen Shore, William Eggleston, and Martin Parr. Each photographer used the same camera, a Fujifilm X-series, but created images representative of their unique artistic sass.
Through February 9th
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- 03:30PM on 02/04/2013
Happy February!
February is the gloomiest month, but it's also the The 21st Annual Hot Chocolate Festival of Flavors at The City Bakery. Each day of the month brings a brand new hot chocolate flavor, from Lemon to Spicy Caramel to Ginger. ($5)
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- 10:00AM on 02/01/2013
Not Into Chocolate? Doesn't mean you can't enjoy a cuppa hot coca.
Hot chocolate can too often be overwhelmingly rich. For those who aren't chocolate-obsessed, the white-chocolate based Bianca hot cocoa ($5) at Vosges Haute Chocolat will toy with your taste buds without torturing them. Scented with lavender flowers and a hint of Meyer lemon for a citrus after-taste, the subtleties of this vanilla-flavored white chocolate drink are enticing and just perfectly sweet.
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- 11:00AM on 01/29/2013
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