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February 2012 Events in New York City

Events and Things to Do in New York City in February

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  • New York Restaurant Week -- Dine at New York City's best restaurants for only $24.07 (lunch) or $35.00 (dinner) during New York Winter Restaurant Week.


  • Broadway Week -- Get 2-for- tickets to top Broadway shows through February 4.


  • 2-for-1 Off Broadway Ticket Promotion -- Get 2-for- tickets to the hottest Off Broadway shows through February 12 as part of the 2nd annual On the House promotion.


  • Black History Month in New York -- Throughout February, you'll find many Black History Month educational and cultural events in New York City -- including free film screenings and other events at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.


  • Celebrate Lunar New Year -- Celebrate the Year of the Dragon and explore Chinese culture at Lunar New Year events including a walking tour of Chinatown, concerts, kids' craft workshops, and a family festival featuring lion dancing and Mandarin lessons.


  • Super Bowl Sunday in New York -- Join other football fans to cheer on the epic showdown between the New York Giants and New England Patriots at these great NYC Super Bowl parties and sports bars.


  • The Athena Film Festival --The Athena Film Festival: A Celebration of Women and Leadership will run from February 9-12, 2012 and feature a diverse range of films that tell the stories of courageous women who have made a difference.


  • Stinky Cheese Festival -- This week-long, city wide fromage-fest will feature stinky cheese-centric menus from executive chefs at top French restaurants including Nice Matin, Marseilles, Café D’Alsace, French Roast (Uptown & Downtown), Le Monde, L’Express, Maison and Pigalle. Diners will enjoy some of the world’s most aromatic cheeses perfectly paired with a delightful array of wines and beers.


  • NYC Parks & Recreation's Winter Jam -- Spend the day playing in the snow in at Winter Jam. At this annual event, you can ski, snowboard, sled, snowshoe, build snowmen, sip hot chocolate, and more. The 2011 Winter Jam will take place in Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Winter Jam is FREE and open to everybody. Note: The 2012 Winter Jam was cancelled due to unseasonably warm weather.


  • New York Fashion Week -- Top fashion designers will show their Fall 2012 collections in the tents at Lincoln Center during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.


  • MOMA Documentary Fortnight 2012 -- The Museum of Modern Art will showcase the best of nonfiction film at Documentary Fortnight, a juried festival of more than 50 contemporary films from around the globe that explore a wide range of topics.


  • Valentine's Day in New York City -- Enjoy an evening of candlelight, romance, and pretty pink ribbons. Or defy the Hallmark overlords and celebrate Valentine's Day single-style.


  • Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show -- See the nation's finest dogs strut their stuff at the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.


  • Kids' Week at the Intrepid -- During Kids Week, February 18-26, children will have the opportunity to come aboard the Intrepid and participate in dozens of fun, educational and interactive activities. Kids can play with puppets, meet Mr. Met, see high-flying Ringling Brothers stars in action, watch performances from cast members from Broadway's top shows, and more.


  • Oscar Parties in New York City -- Hang out with fellow NYC film fans at these Oscar parties.


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