Midtown West & Hell’s Kitchen
Sesame Street Live: Elmo Grows Up at Madison Square Garden
Sesame Street's beloved red furball joins his furry and feathered friends in a live performance at Madison Square Garden where they'll ask young fans, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?'
When: Thurs. (Feb. 4)
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $15-$54
Location: 7th Ave & 32nd Street New York, NY 10001
SoHo, TriBecCa & Nolita
Help for Haiti: A “We Pay Tribute” Concert
100 percent of the proceeds to will be donated to the Red Cross Haiti Fund from this Journey, U2, The Police & 80’s music tribute.
When: Wed. (Feb. 3)
Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $20
Location: 285 W. Broadway New York, NY 10013
West Village
Comedian Aziz Ansari, from TV shows like Parks and Recreation, Reno 911 and Flight of the Conchords, performs with special guests.
When: Thurs. (Feb. 4)
Time: 7:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $35
Location: 353 W. 14th St. New York, NY 10014
Upper West Side
Kelly Cutrone at Barnes & Noble
The uber-tough publicist and Reality TV personality of If You Have to Cry, Go Outside, offers tough love for those looking to make it in the business.
When: Tues. (Feb. 2)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: 1972 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
New York Guitar Festival: Silent Films/Live Guitars
The scores of Charlie Chaplin’s Pay Day and The Idle Class are presented by Chicha Libre and Gyan Riley.
When: Thurs. (Feb. 4)
Time: 8:00p.m.
Cost: $40-$45
Location: 129 W. 67th St., New York, NY 10023
Midtown West & Hell’s Kitchen
Boston Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall
Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Levine plays Carnegie Hall.
When: Mon. (Feb. 1)
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $49-$154
Location: 881 7th Ave., New York, NY 10019
Upper East Side
A Wine Tour de France: Burgandy
The French Institute brings you their annual series of wine tasting events.
When: Mon. (Feb. 1)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $115 ($95 for FIAF members)
Location: 22 E. 60th St., New York, NY 10022
East Village
New Filmmakers Annual Winter Fest
New Filmmakers present double feature horror films
When: Wed. (Feb. 3)
Time: 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $6
Location: 32 2nd Ave. New York, 10003, New York, NY
Upper West Side
Closing Night of New York Disabilities Film Festival
The closing Night film: Coming Down the Mountain focuses on a teenagers feelings surrounding the needs of his brother who has Down’s syndrome. A closing night receptions follows.
When: Mon. (Feb. 1)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $8 member, $10 non member
Location: 334 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10023
Central Park
Valentines Day 101: Why Humans Have Sex
Join evolutionary psychologist David M. Buss, author of Why Women Have Sex, for a Valentine’s Day edition of SciCafe.
When: Wed. (Feb. 3)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free w/ cash bar
Location: Central Park West at 79th St. New York, NY 10024
Chelsea & Meatpacking District
A New season of last year's sold-out dance opera begins this week.
When: Tues-Thurs. (Feb. 2 -5)
Time: Tues. & Wed. at 7:30 p.m. and Thurs. at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $10-$59
Location: 175 8th Ave. New York, NY 10011
Join The Urban Girls Squad at S Factor studio for an introduction to pole dancing.
When: Thurs. (Feb.4)
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $35
Location: 235 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011
Greenwich Village
Behind the Groove at Le Poisson Rouge
Thursday dance to the classics that will definitely want to make you boogie.
When: Thurs. (Feb. 4)
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: 158 Bleecker St., New York, NY 10012
Central Harlem
The first round of contenders face the Apollo audience in Harlem.
When: Wed. (Feb. 3)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10- $27
Location: 253 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027