Monday, Feb. 1
Where: The Living Gallery BK, 1094 Broadway, at border of Bed-Stuy and Bushwick
When: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
All artwork is free at this one night show at The Living Gallery. More than 40 artists will be displaying their wares and each visitor can take one work home at the end of the night. The goal of the evening is to “erase the competitive elements of money deciding the value of art,” according to the gallery’s Facebook page.
► The Forgotten Neighborhood of Ravenswood
Where: Greater Astoria Historical Society, 35-20 Broadway, 4th Floor, Astoria
When: 7 p.m.
A lecture and exhibit on the history of Ravenswood and the many changes it’s been through. The event is $5, or free to Historical Society members.
► Opening of Black History Month Exhibition: Black Royals
Where: Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
When: Feb. 1 to March 31 (all day)
This free exhibition, which opens on Monday, shows images of Queen Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, also known as the “grandmother of European royalty,” and Queen Philippa of Hainault, who was mother of the warrior knight, Edward the Black. The display is on loan from the African American Museum of Nassau County.
► Black Artstory Kicks Off on Myrtle Avenue
Where: Various locations along Myrtle Avenue, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill
When: Through February
“Black Artstory Month” brings free public art exhibitions, performances, talks and film screenings to Myrtle Avenue each Friday in February, coinciding with Black History Month. The event kicks off Feb. 1 with a self-guided artwalk along Myrtle Avenue between Flatbush Avenue Extension and Classon Avenue that features murals and installations by 15 artists. Hosted by the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership, Black Artstory celebrates the legacy of African-American artists in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
► Death Cafe with Funeral Director Amy Cunningham
Where: Morbid Anatomy Museum, 424 Third Ave., Gowanus
When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of coffee while you chat with strangers about death at this free monthly event hosted by funeral director Amy Cunningham.
► Allons Enfants Dinner
Where: Bagatelle, 1 Little W. 12th St., Meatpacking District
When: Evening until midnight
Bagatelle’s annual Allons Enfants dinner is a celebration of French culture and cuisine, with a special menu of classic French food, accompanied by French music and live performances. The menu includes pâté and escargots, among other dishes. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 212-488-2110 or nyreservations@bistrotbagatelle.com.
► Talk: The World Refugee Crisis: Are We Doing Enough?
Where: Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, Battery Park City
When: 7 p.m.
The conflict in Syria has left more than 250,000 people dead, caused 12 million to flee their homes, making this the worst refugee crisis since World War II. Leading scholars examine whether or not we are doing enough. Free.
► Green and Blue: Author Reading with Elliot Ackerman
Where: Union Square Barnes and Noble, 33 E. 17th St., Union Square
When: 7 p.m.
Hear selected readings by the author of “Blue and Green,” a new novel that tells the story of an Afghan war orphan.
Wednesday, Feb. 3
► Gallery Opening: “Larry Bell From the 60s”
Where: Hauser & Wirth New York, 32 E. 69th St., Upper East Side
When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hauser & Wirth is opening a new exhibit on Feb. 3 that is devoted to Larry Bell, a renowned sculptor from Southern California’s light and space movement and New York’s minimalism in the 60s.
► Author Discussion: "Lucky Rice: Stories and Recipes from Night Markets, Feasts, and Family Tables"
Where: Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre St., Little Italy
When: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Exploring the relevance of Asian cuisine in America, author Danielle Chang will share stories, techniques, and recipes from her new cookbook "Lucky Rice: Stories and Recipes from Night Markets, Feasts, and Family Tables" followed by a book signing. Tickets, which include museum admission, are $10 per adult; $5 per senior and student.
► I Celebrate Myself: A Conversation with Walt Whitman
Where: Davenport Theatre, 354 W. 45th St., Hell’s Kitchen
When: 7 p.m.
See and hear the work of Walt Whitman like never before – in a hip-hop, conversational movement piece. The play features several stories and “voices” torn between their work and creative lives through Whitman’s work, "Leaves of Grass." Tickets for the three-day show is $15.
Where: Cathedral House Conference Room, St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. at 112th St., Upper West Side
When: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Led by the Congregation of Saint Saviour Anti-Racism Committee, this interactive workshop will confront the history of racism, racism in the present moment and what we can do to change it.
► Brooklyn Raga Massive: Live in Concert
Where: Pioneer Works, 159 Pioneer St., Red Hook
When: 8 p.m.
Brooklyn Raga Massive will host a special concert at Pioneer Works bringing Indian and African artists together to celebrate the launch of its residency at the Red Hook creative center.
► Greg Joseph Trio at Stop Time Bar
Where: Stop Time, 1223 Bedford Ave., Bed-Stuy
When: 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Hear the Greg Joseph Trio play soul, jazz, and blues at Stop Time, one of the few clubs in New York with a real Hammond B3 organ.
Thursday, Feb. 4
► DUMBO First Thursday Gallery Walk
Where: Various galleries and bars in DUMBO
When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Get a glimpse of DUMBO’s art scene at this month’s First Thursday Gallery Walk. Browse the exhibits at venues such as A.I.R, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Made in NY Media Center by IFP, Smack Mellon and United Photo Industries, then stop by a neighborhood bar for happy hour drink deals.
► New Cookers Concert at the Brooklyn Public Library
Where: Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Heights
When: 7:30 p.m.
The Brooklyn-based jazz ensemble “The New Cookers” will perform in a free concert at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Branch at Grand Army Plaza. The library describes the group’s sound as “hard-bop jazz with a subtle hip-hop influence.”
These listings were compiled by DNAinfo's reporters: Jeanmarie Evelly, Ewa Kern-Jedrychowska, Alexandra Leon, Gwynne Hogan, Danielle Tcholakian, Irene Plagianos, Noah Hurowitz, Leslie Albrecht, Rebecca Ngu, Shaye Weaver, Carolina Pichardo, Emily Frost, and Rachel Holliday Smith.
