Your Ideal Week

February 13 - February 20

I dunno about you people, but this long weekend coming up is pretty much the highlight of my 2020 so far (admittedly not saying much). Just a quick 36 hours left until 3 full days of unfettered lazing around, reading, hanging with friends, and getting some serious relaxation time in. I continue to despair at what is happening to our democracy, and have been trying to find positive things to do to take my mind off that, like the delicious roast chicken at Le Crocodile in the Wythe Hotel and the fact that Parasite actually won the best picture Oscar. 

Tomorrow night, I’ve got tickets to see Pop-Up Winter Magazine at BAM, but if I didn’t I might head over to MOFAD for Love Gone Sour: A Vinegar Valentine’s Dinner that will consist of three courses inspired by the Victorian tradition of sending mean “vinegar valentines” to people who you hate, one assumes. Or I’d stay home and watch McMillions, the HBO documentary about the FBI investigation into McDonalds’ scam Monopoly game that I keep hearing is great. While on the subject of long cons, WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork is a podcast that simultaneously strikes every note of Schadenfreude in my soul (side note: did you know that Adam Neumann’s wife is Gwyneth Paltrow’s cousin? I feel like this was never reported) and also makes me concerned about our collective willingness to not only believe but deify obvious charlatans. 

Looking ahead, Alyssa Limperis, a comedian whose Twitter vids about her mom always make me laugh, is going to be at The Bell House next Thursday, and tickets to see Samantha Irby and Allison Roman at Murmrr in April are now on sale. You can also lock down a seat now for the Prospect Park Soiree, which happens in June and was hands down one of the best nights I had in 2019. 

Otherwise, there is a lot to choose from if you’re making plans for the weekend and beyond, and we’ve gone ahead and shared our favorite ideas below for your consideration. Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone, and enjoy the day off on Monday if you have it!

—Kate Hooker

Thursday, February 13
BUSHWICK, Enlightenment Wines Meadery, Super Secret Comedy Show, 7:30pm, $12 in advance

Friday, February 14
VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS, Trivia or a spa and dancing for V Day, 7pm-late, FREE-$45

Saturday, February 15
GREENPOINT, Greenpoint Beer & Ale Co., Phil Collins Day, 3pm, FREE

Sunday, February 16
FORT GREENE, BAM, Richard Linklater’s “Before” Trilogy, various showtimes, $16

Monday, February 17
YOUR COUCH, The Pharmacist on Netflix

Tuesday, February 18
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN, The Center for Fiction, Screening of Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am followed by a discussion with the director, 6:30pm, $10

Wednesday, February 19
LOWER EAST SIDE, International Center of Photography, After-hours tour with CONTACT HIGH exhibit curator, 7pm, $20

Thursday, February 20
NAVY YARD, Brooklyn Grange, Intro to beekeeping class, 6:30-8:30pm, $45

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