Featured Events in New York in February, 2025 (March Updated)

In this mesmerizing debut from a bright new talent, two enigmatic and unforgettable siblings confront what—and who—they’re willing to sacrifice for their art. In conversation with Carrigan Miller, editor-in-chief of KGB Lit, followed by a signing. PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Can't attend?Order your signed copy(please specify that you would like it signed in the comments box at checkout). “Sophie Madeline Dess has conjured one of the most unique and heartbreaking family narratives in recent memory, and with her rendering of the dynamic between Ava and Demetri, she’s given us a sibling duo for the ages.” — Sam Lipsyte,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe AskandNo One Left to Come Looking for You On the eve of her first solo show, Ava is feeling defiant. The art gallery acolytes have insisted on writing “explanations” of her paintings for an accompanying catalog, but what do they know of her work? What do they know of her brother, Demetri, whose face echoes across every canvas? After all, Ava and Demetri have only ever had each other. Abandoned first by their mother, who drowned in the Long Island Sound, and then again by their father, who couldn’t see beyond his grief, each sibling has always been the other’s most ardent supporter: Demetri encouraged Ava’s raw talent as a painter, while Ava pushed Demetri to pursue filmmaking. But as they make their way in New York, the codependency that once sustained them soon threatens to be their undoing. Betrayals mount, fueled by Ava’s reckless acts and her disdain for Demetri’s last-ditch efforts to make something of consequence, but what ultimately and irreversibly tips the scales won’t be found on canvas or film. Because now, at thirty-one, Demetri is dying. As Ava reckons with the meaning of her portraits, what soon emerges from her intimate, offhanded, and mischievous meditations is a stunning and unsettling confession of secrets, epiphanies, rivalry, and infidelity. Vaulting between childhood and the days leading up to Demetri’s death, here is a searing portrait of two remarkable siblings reckoning with the limits of loyalty. Heralding the arrival of an impressive new talent, What You Make of Me lays bare the thin line between success and sacrifice. Sophie Madeline Dess is a writer and critic living in New York, New York. Her short fiction and essays can be found in The Paris Review, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The New Republic, The Drift and elsewhere. She has lectured on literature and art at Columbia University and Parsons School of Design. What You Make of Me is her debut novel. Carrigan Miller is a writer and critic living in Manhattan. He is the editor of KGB Bar Lit and tends bar in the Red Room. Information Source: Rizzoli Bookstore | eventbrite

The world-renowned amateur art fair only accepts works by non-professional creators and craftsmen. This year's curatorial theme is "Follow My Moves: Brazilian Self-Taught Art" organized by Brazilian curator Mateus Nunes.

The new monograph by Weiss/Manfredi is a manual for expanding the terrain of contemporary architecture to construct more resilient settings for contemporary life. Cofounders Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi will be in conversation with Pulitzer Prize–winning critic Justin Davidson, followed by a signing. PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Can't attend?Order your signed copy(please specify that you would like it signed in the comments box at checkout). In an era when the dual challenges of climate change and social isolation loom large, Drifting Symmetries emerges as a pivotal exploration of architecture’s role in shaping a sustainable and connected future. Weiss/Manfredi’s groundbreaking work transcends the boundaries between landscape, infrastructure, and architecture by reinventing sites in response to environmental and social challenges. Presented in this comprehensive volume of projects and parallel research, their work demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach that invents new settings for public life by exploring the gradient between nature and architecture. Featuring Weiss/Manfredi’s most acclaimed built works alongside historical precedents and insights from Thom Mayne, Barry Bergdoll, Walter Hood, Nader Tehrani, Tatiana Bilbao, James Corner, Meejin Yoon, Rahul Mehrotra, Hashim Sarkis, Sarah Whiting, and many others, Drifting Symmetries is more than a showcase of projects; it’s a manual for expanding the terrain of contemporary architecture to construct more resilient settings for contemporary life. Marion Weiss is cofounder of WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism and the Graham Chair Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2017, Marion was honored by Architectural Record with the Women in Architecture Design Leader Award. Marion was born in California and received her Master of Architecture from Yale University and Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia. At Yale, she won the American Institute of Architects Scholastic Award and the SOM Traveling Fellowship. She has taught design studios at Harvard University, Yale University, Cornell University, and since 1991 has been a faculty member at Penn's Weitzman School of Design where she leads research studios on the intersection of infrastructural, social, and ecological challenges. In 2019, Marion received the Residence Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome and was honored with the University of Virginia’s 2020 Distinguished Alumnae Award for recognition of her achievements in Architecture. She is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and a National Academy of Design inductee. Michael Manfredi is cofounder of WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism and a Senior Design Critic at Harvard University. Michael was born in Trieste, Italy and grew up in Rome. He completed his undergraduate education in the United States at Notre Dame and received his Master of Architecture at Cornell University where he studied with Colin Rowe. He won the Paris Prize, was a Cornell Fellow, and was awarded an Eidlitz Fellowship. He has taught design studios at Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies, Cornell University, and, most recently, at Harvard University where he teaches Urban Design studios that focus on larger interdisciplinary questions that connect architecture to pressing urban and environmental challenges. With Marion Weiss, Michael is a recipient of the 2019 Residence Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome. A founding board member of the Van Alen Institute, Michael is currently a board member for the Storefront for Art and Architecture and has been a member of the Advisory Council of Cornell's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. He is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and was recently inducted into the National Academy of Design. Justin Davidson has been the architecture and classical music critic at New York magazine since 2007, and his architecture columns also appear in the magazine’s website Curbed. Before that, he spent 12 years as classical music critic at Newsday, where he also wrote about architecture and was a regular cultural commentator. He won a Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 2002 and was a finalist again in 2020. Davidson is the author of Magnetic City: A Walking Companion to New York, which leads readers through a portrait of the city told through its history, architecture, music, art, and literature. A native of Rome, Davidson graduated from Harvard and later earned a doctoral degree in music composition at Columbia University. He is on the faculty of the Urban Design program at Columbia’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. He has contributed to many publications, including The New Yorker, the New York Review of Books, and the book Beyond Architecture: the New New York. Information Source: Rizzoli Bookstore | eventbrite

Cardinal Amidst Pine Boughs Watercolor Thursday, February 27 6:00-8:30 p.m. Close themonth of February with a bright red bird in a gray-green pine grotto by painting this 5”x7” watercolor! Participants will create a washy background of muted grays and greens after masking off the warmer colored branches and bird with frisket. The cardinal and pine needles are surprisingly easy to paint with a little guidance, and instructor Cheryl Bielli will demonstrate and advise throughout the layering process. *Members receive a 20% discount. Don't forget to enter the promotional code in the registration window! Please be aware that no refunds or exchanges will be issued for classes or events unless it is canceled by the Nigra Arts Center. Information Source: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts | eventbrite

Book Talk With David Gessner Join us for a lively discussion with acclaimed author David Gessner at our in-person event located at 20 Cooper Sq. Get ready to dive into the world of literature and explore the fascinating stories behind Gessner's latest book. Don't miss this opportunity to meet the author, ask questions, and mingle with fellow book enthusiasts. See you there! Information Source: eventbrite

You say to-ma-to; I say to-mah-to . . . What shapes a person’s perspective or point of view? Personal experience and personality? Authors tell us “point of view” is how a character tells a story. Artists tell us it is where they choose to stand when creating a work. Perspective contributes depth to a drawing or painting. Can expressing various points of view save the planet or destroy societies? Prepare to be surprised and captivated when members of the National Arts Club’s Literary Committee – novelists, poets, playwrights, essayists, and journalists – explore perspectives in short readings of their original works. Entry to this event is not guaranteed with Eventbrite reservation. Seating is first-come, first-served. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend. NAC members need not RSVP. Information Source: The National Arts Club | eventbrite

Explore accurate Brooklyn Nets v Portland Trail Blazers sporting information for 28th February, as well as more Basketball times with Fixture Calendar. The Brooklyn Nets are a professional basketball team based in Brooklyn, New York. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. The team was founded in 1967 and played in New Jersey before moving to Brooklyn in 2012. The Nets have made two NBA Finals appearances and have won four conference titles. They have also produced some top-notch players such as Jason Kidd, Julius Erving, and Kevin Garnett. The team's home arena is the world-class Barclays Center, known for its state-of-the-art facilities and electrifying atmosphere. With a strong roster and a dedicated fan base, the Brooklyn Nets continue to be a formidable force in the NBA. The Portland Trail Blazers are a professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Western Conference Northwest Division. Established in 1970, the Blazers have won one NBA championship in 1977 and have appeared in the NBA Finals three times. The team has a strong history of success, with three conference titles and six division titles. The Blazers have had legendary players such as Bill Walton, Barclays Center0 Drexler, and Brandon Roy, who have all been named NBA All-Stars. The team is currently led by star players Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. The Blazers' home games are played at the Moda Center, which has a capacity of over 19,000 fans. With their talented roster and dedicated fan base, the Portland Trail Blazers are a force to be reckoned with in the world of basketball. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Attend the exclusive artist talk event, "MAKING LUCK: AN ARTIST TALK WITH EVA_F," taking place in New York at the prestigious Oceanus New York inc. The event will be held on February 28, 2025, at 30 Wall Street, offering a unique opportunity to gain insights from the renowned artist, Eva_F. Admission to this enlightening session is free of charge. Don't miss this chance to delve into the creative process and inspiration behind Eva_F's captivating artwork.

Romancing the Machine/Dancing at the Edge of Intelligence is a three-day symposium featuring an international gathering of leading choreographers, dancers, composers, designers, AI artists, and software engineers who will consider one of the most compelling questions in dance today: Where in this new world is the line between the physical and the virtual? Opening night will feature Blackletter (3D installation), by Open-Ended Group—Marc Downie and Paul Kaiser; Centaur, a work that examines the consequences of using artificial intelligence and the power of technology, created by choreographer Pontus Lidberg and artist Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm; and ground-breaking late 19th-century and early 20th-century archival works. Jacob’s Pillow Executive and Artistic Director Pam Tatge will conduct a talkback with the artists and the evening will conclude with a reception.Onassis ONX 645 Fifth Avenue, Lower Level Please click the Reserve a Spot button to hold your space for Friday This symposium is co-sponsored by NYU Gallatin; the NYU Provost’s Office; Onassis ONX; Interactive Telecommunications Program (NYU Tisch); the Integrated Design and Media Program (NYU Tandon); NYU Steinhardt; and Jacob’s Pillow. Image credit: Blackletter. Open-Ended Group—Marc Downie and Paul Kaiser Full weekend program here Information Source: Romancing the Machine | eventbrite

The NYSAIS Championships - Friday will take place at the Nike Track & Field Center in New York City on February 28, 2025. The event promises an exciting display of athletic talent, with participants competing for top honors in various categories. Spectators can expect a thrilling day of competition as athletes showcase their skills and determination. Tickets for the event are priced between $27.03 and $37.58, offering affordable access to this prestigious sporting event. Don't miss the opportunity to witness outstanding performances at this highly anticipated championship.

Explore Memphis Grizzlies v New York Knicks sporting information for 28th February, as well as links for Basketball tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee. They compete in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Known for their gritty and determined playing style, the Grizzlies have made 10 playoff appearances since their inception in 1995. The team has also won eight division titles and reached the Western Conference Finals in the 2012-2013 season. Some notable players who have donned the Grizzlies jersey include Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol, and Zach Randolph. The team plays their home games at the FedExForum, a state-of-the-art arena with a capacity of over 18,000. With a strong fan base and a talented roster, the Memphis Grizzlies are always a force to be reckoned with on the court. The New York Knicks are an American professional basketball team based in New York City. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded in 1946 and has a long-standing history in the NBA. The Knicks have won two NBA Championships, in 1970 and 1973, and have had many successful players, including Hall of Famers Patrick Ewing, Walt Frazier, and Willis Reed. The team's home arena is Madison Square Garden, one of the most iconic stadiums in New York City. The Knicks have a strong fan base and are known for their intense rivalry with the Brooklyn Nets. They continue to be a top contender in the NBA and have a bright future ahead. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com