I’m (Not) In Love Anti-Valentine’s Day Party @ Littlefield (622 Degraw St), Friday (2/10), 10pm, $6-10, The last thing you need to worry about in 2017 is Valentine’s Day, a made-up holiday about a four-letter word. Avoid all the mushy stuff and dance your way into oblivion. Wear black. All black. More info [sponsored]
This Sunday, February 12th from 1-7pm, we are hosting an Old-Timey Valentine’s Market in the beautiful Greenpoint Loft (67 West St). Whether you’re single, attached, or can’t really say, come imbibe Prohibition-era cocktails and vintage jazz tunes — or just mix and mingle as you shop for yourself, your friends, or your beloved. As always, we’ll be offering plenty of free, fun activities in addition to a judiciously selected panel of amazing local vendors. RSVP
There are more events in our weekly calendar! Submit Greenpoint events, too!
WEDNESDAY 2/8
♦ Tattoo to Protect Your Parts: A Planned Parenthood Affair @Magick City (37 Box St) 2pm, Pop-up tattoo salon with highly sought-after, talented artists on-site to give $40 flash sheet tattoos. 100% of proceeds go to Planned Parenthood, More info
♦ The Professional Screening @ Brooklyn Bazaar (150 Greenpoint Ave) 8pm, FREE, Watch The Professional in the Main Ballroom! Full bar and restaurant menu open before after and during the movie, RSVP
THURSDAY 2/9
#Global Flavors: How Curry, Soy Sauce, and Sriracha Became American @MOFAD (62 Bayard St) 6:30pm, $10, Historic gastronomist and author of Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine, Sarah Lohman explores the global flavors that make up American cuisine, More info
* Better Than Jam’s 7 YEARS Anniversary Party @ Better than Jam (20 Grattan St) 8pm, $10, BYOB, snacks provided. Sales and perks plus raffles and fun!, More info
♦ Taste of Streep MOVIE PARTY *postcards from the EDGE* @Syndicated Bar (40 Bogart St) 7pm, $20, Drink, eat, and celebrate three amazing women – Meryl Streep, Carrie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds, Includes film screening, cocktail, & the chance to win a grand prize basket in a competitive round of Meryl trivia, Buy tix
FRIDAY 2/10
♫ Nuke (Japan)/Toranavox/Old Monk/Skull Practitioners/Unconditional Love @ Bar Matchless (557 Manhattan Ave), 7:30pm, $8, Buy tix
♫ Planned Parenthood DANCEATHON @Knockdown Center (52-19 Flushing Ave), 9pm, Gather round & shower a bucket with some bills, More info
SATURDAY 2/11
* Self Care Faire @New Women Space (188 Woodpoint Rd), 12pm, $10-25, Featuring local makers, artists, workshop instructors and practitioners who will be leading through tons of hands-on experiences to help you take better care of yourself and others, Buy tix
* Full Moon Acupuncture Sessions @Help Your Self (168 Java St), 1pm, $40, 30-minute acupuncture sessions with Aimée Derbes, LAc. Your individualized session will be based on a powerful point combination that opens and balances energy flow, stops pain, and supports the release of accumulated toxins and emotions, Buy tix
♫ Muchmore Fun Than You Can Handle @ Muchmore’s (2 Havemeyer St), 9pm, $10, A selection of the finest LIVE MUSIC around with performance by NYC local Foster James, bi-coastal R&B duo TIDES, and Sean Carroll and Co of BONNARAY fame, More info
Check out our roundup of Valentine’s Markets happening in Greenpoint!
SUNDAY 2/12
* Greenpointers Old-Timey Valentine’s Market @ Greenpoint Loft (67 West St), 1pm, FREE, 50+ Vendors, live jazz trio music, prohibition cocktails, local craft beer, plus free fun activities including a oversized 3D paper rose garden photo booth, More info
♦ Last Supper: The Workshop @ Glasshouse (246 Union Ave), 12pm, $10 suggested donation, Day-long workshop for 12 participants/collaborators exploring rituals, symbolism and storytelling in food around the theme ‘Last Supper’ lead by resident artist and chef duo Emma & Marente, More info
# Valentine’s Day Cheese Making Class & Movie Night FREE @Humboldt & Jackson (434 Humboldt St), 7pm, FREE, Cheese making class followed by the Leo classic ‘Romeo & Juliet’, More info
MONDAY 2/13
# Chinese Tea Tasting with Shunan Teng @ MOFAD (62 Bayard St), 6:30pm, $45, A tasting of heritage teas that have been handpicked and handcrafted for Tea Drunk, New York’s first traditional teahouse, More info
# Valentine’s Day Baking @ Brooklyn Kitchen (100 Frost St), 6:30pm, $85, Join veteran pastry chef for an evening of baking in honor of Valentine’s Day! You’ll leave with some essential baking techniques, as well as treats to take home to a special someone, More info
♦Monday Movie @ Gutter Bar (200 N 14th St), 9pm, FREE screening of True Romance, RSVP
TUESDAY 2/14
♥ Happy Valentine’s Day! Check out our roundup of showing love the North Brooklyn way here!
* Greenpointers Pick
♫ Music
^ Literary Event
♦ Art Event
=) Comedy Event
# Foodie Event
♥ Pheremones Likely
$ Shopping Event