This Week in NYC: February 13-19
by Emily
There’s only five business days between you and a holiday weekend. For me, that means five days to start feeling good about putting on a bathing suit in Cancun (yikes!). Our social calendar to make the next week fly, below.
Monday
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow — but don’t worry! It’s not too late to get your a great gift for your date. With Ode à la Rose’s same-day delivery service, you can still send your special someone a gorgeous floral arrangement that you can personalize with a custom note or printed photo. If you feel like going the extra mile, you can even send a thoughtful add-on with your bouquet, like an Ode à la Rose candle created in fragrance capital of the world, Grasse, France, or a box of macarons from NYC-based Macaron Café. More info here.
Tuesday
Being single on Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to suck. If you don’t have a romantic dinner date, head to NoMo Soho for a night of partying with NYC’s hottest singles. Enjoy an open champagne bar, heart-themed cocktails, small bites, and live music from DJ Julian O’Keefe. More info here. 9 Crosby St, 6 p.m. to midnight
Need date plans? Check out our Valentine’s Day date night guide, here.
Wednesday
There’s no better place to celebrate New York Fashion Week than at iconic department store Bloomingdale’s. Join the Bloomingdale’s fashion team, as well as a panel of influencers including Fola Adeoso of Love Fola, actress Trae Harris, entrepreneur Natasha Franck, graphic designer Laura Baross, and beauty tastemaker Mekdes Mersha for a fun-filled NYFW fete. Check out the latest fashion trends and get the inside scoop on what went down this NYFW. More info here. 6-8 p.m., Bloomingdales, 1000 3rd Ave.
If you’re rushing around NYFW, be sure to stop for brunch! We rounded up our favorite restaurants near the studios so you can grab a bite between shows. Read our guide, here.
Thursday
Valentine’s Day might be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to put away the wine and chocolates. Join oenophile Stefani Jackenthal for an interactive, educational evening where you’ll explore the art of pairing wine chocolate. Consider this the tastiest lesson you’ll ever learn. More info here. 92Y, Lexington Avenue at 92nd St
Friday
Kick this winter weekend off right with a cozy evening at the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe. Enjoy cafe specials like homemade mulled wine while you play board games next to a virtual fireplace. More info here. 6-8 p.m., 126 Crosby St.
Saturday
Just like wine and chocolate pair exceptionally well together, bacon and bourbon are a match made in heaven as well. Enjoy tastings of both at Bacon & Bourbon 2017. Sip on more than 50 bourbons, ryes, and American whiskeys while snacking on a wide selection of bacon treats. More info here. 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Astor Center, 399 Lafayette St.
Sunday
Sundays are for brunch, and brunch at House of Yes is an experience you’ll never forgot. Gather up a group of your favorite people and get ready for a party brunch complete with aerialists, drag queens, and flamboyant costumes. House of Yes takes Sunday Funday very seriously, so come ready for a good time. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2 Wyckoff Ave., Brooklyn, NY
