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A handful of don’t-miss exhibits highlight the month, including a display of Tennessee Williams artifacts at The Morgan Library; Danish artist Danh Vo’s work at the Guggenheim; a celebration of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. at the New-York Historical Society; and the New Museum’s Triennial. Also worth marking on your calendar: Lunar New Year festivities in NYC’s Chinatowns; the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show; and the Amateur Night season opener at the Apollo. For details on these happenings and many more, read on.
Fall/Winter Fashion Week
FEB 5— FEB 14
Fashion Week returns to NYC this month, showcasing fashions for the upcoming fall season. Hundreds of thousands of industry insiders will descend upon the City for eight days of shows and presentations by some of the world’s most sought-after designers. Score an invite, and you’ll be able to see the latest from the likes of Rebecca Minkoff, Alexander Wang, Victoria Beckham, Ralph Lauren and more. Meanwhile, downtown, emerging designers show at the attendant festival, MADE Fashion Week.
New York International Children’s Film Festival
FEB 23— MAR 18
Helping to redefine the idea of “kids’ movies” since 1997, the New York International Children’s Film Festival shines a light on some of the most unique, engaging and thought-provoking independent films (as well as previews of some big-budget Hollywood flicks) for young people. From obscure animated shorts to full-length, live-action dramas, the festival has offerings in nearly every genre, and for kids of all ages and backgrounds. Screenings (at a half-dozen venues around town) routinely sell out, so you’ll want to order your tickets well beforehand; the lineup is set in January.
Amateur Night at the Apollo Opening Night
FEB 21, 2018
The world-famous Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater returns in February for a new season of performances from singers, dancers, comedians and spoken-word artists. Many artists get their big break after taking the stage at Amateur Night (which takes place every Wednesday), as long as they’re not booed off stage by the audience. Participants also vie for a spot in the “Top Dog” competition hosted at the Apollo at the end of each season.
Tennessee Williams: No Refuge but Writing
FEB 2— MAY 13
The 20th-century American playwright’s original drafts, personal letters and private diaries will be on display alongside paintings, photographs, production stills and other objects related to Williams’ career, especially the peak years from 1939 to 1957. It was during this period that he penned his most famous works: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Glass Menagerie and A Streetcar Named Desire.
Lunar New Year Parade & Festival
FEB 25, 2018
Check out Chinatown’s annual Lunar New Year celebration for stunning visuals, tantalizing treats and impressive performances. This street party features all sorts of vendors, food and festivities for all ages to welcome the Year of the Dog. The parade wends its way through the main streets of Little Italy and Chinatown, and festivities start at 1pm. A related celebration, the Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival, takes place on February 16, the first day of the Lunar New Year—things get going at 11am, with the fireworks scheduled for noon. Also note that similarly exuberant Lunar New Year events take place in the City’s other Chinatowns: Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and Flushing, Queens.
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