Welcome to Bad Apple, The New School Free Press’ weekly post that delivers the low-down on the most time-worthy and the best bad events of the upcoming week.
LISTEN.
Aperture at The New School: On Feminism, Our Bodies Online
Tuesday Feb. 7 at 6:30 PM
This conversation between six unique panelists will focus on how women wield images of their bodies online as a tool of power and/or sexual objectification. They will tackle questions such as: What are the implications of bodies imaging themselves online in the name of feminism? What are the rules of feminism now? Should there be boundaries and definitions?
This event is free and open to the public.
Arnhold Hall, 55 West 13th Street, Room I-202
GUESS.
The Office Trivia
Wednesday Feb. 8 at 8:00 PM
Take a break from being The World’s Best Boss or Assistant to the Regional Manager, your classes at art school, or beet farming to prove you know the most about the Dunder Mifflin family. Prizes will be awarded in lieu of Dundees and beers in lieu of beet juice.
The venue asks that all participants adhere to the $15 (per person) minimum tab. The best way to reserve tickets is by selecting a team captain (a Jim or Dwight per say) and have them be in charge of reserving tickets for all team members. If you’re going to play by yourself, no biggie, just make sure to only reserve single tickets.
Slattery’s Midtown Pub, 8 East 36th Street
LAUGH.
Mortified Live: Doomed Valentines Show
Thursday Feb. 9 at 8:00 PM
If you love second-hand embarrassment and you’re interested in listening to other people share stories about their most mortifying childhood memories, this event is a must-see for for this week. Listen to people read their most unseemly, uncomfortable entries from their childhood diaries, letters, poems, etc. in front of complete strangers (people like you!). Tickets can be found here, it’s suggested that if you want a good seat, you buy the $10 tickets in advance. This event is 21+.
Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street, Brooklyn
SCREAM.
Bloody Valentine’s Weekend
Friday Feb.10, Saturday Feb.11, Sunday Feb.12
If you and your sweetheart are the type of people who like to be scared shitless, this is a definite for a pre-Valentine’s Day date night. Blood Manor is a highly acclaimed scare experience, usually only available during the Halloween season. This is a great opportunity to bond over mutual fright and a chance to cozy up close to your V-Day hunny. However, your date’s going to have to shell out a little bit of cash for this event, tickets are $30 and can be bought in advance here.
Blood Manor, 163 Varick Street
STROLL AND SEE.
Ice Festival
Saturday Feb. 11 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Put on your favorite pair of fuzzy gloves and some comfortable walking boots and head to Central Park for the annual Ice Festival. Witness over 6,000 pounds of freezing ice be transformed into sparkling replicas of the Park’s most beloved bronze statues. Watch ice-carving artists use an array of different tools to create these elaborate structures, such as electric chain saws, chisels, and picks. When night falls a silent disco with live DJs will erupt and colorful lights will illuminate the icy dance floor.
Central Park Naumburg Bandshell (Mid-Park from 66th to 72nd St)
DANCE.
Disney Valentine’s Ball
Saturday Feb. 10 at 6:00 PM
Get ready for the Valentine’s Day ball straight out of your childhood dreams. The Little Mermen, NYC’s premiere Disney rock cover band (who knew that was a thing), are inviting you to be their guest for this magical night. This nostalgic sing-along will have you singing and dancing way past your bedtime. There are an array of levels and prices for tickets, they can all be found here. The event is open to all ages and there will be a full dinner menu available. Guests are asked not to leave their glass slippers at the venue.
Highline Ballroom, 431 W 16th St
FASHION.
Harlem Fashion Week
Sunday Feb. 12 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Harlem Fashion Week is an explosion of culture and a rich community experience. The events of this four day extravaganza aim to provide a space for the education and showcasing of young, emerging designers. The events’ goals are to grow Harlem business and create a unique, cultural platform. Restaurants and cultural centers throughout Harlem will serve as the venue for the fashion shows of the four day festival.
Proceeds from Harlem Fashion Week will be donated to the Junior Scholars Program at the Schomburg Library in Harlem and the Big Goree Project to restore the Slave Museum on Goree Island in Senegal, West Africa.
Museum of the City of New York, 1220 5th Avenue
WATCH.
The Walking Dead: Season Premiere Viewing Party
Sunday Feb. 12 at 8:30 PM
Are you a huge Walking Dead fan? Get together and geek out with a bunch of other super fans! Hang out with other like-minded, living individuals to “oh,” “awh,” and gasp together at the season 8 premiere! Arrive at least 30 minutes early for priority seating and limited supply discounted drinks and burgers.
This bar is also super famous and has been featured in a ton of different well-known movies such as Tower Heist and Goodfellas. For more information about the night, the bar, and a recap of how last season ended visit the event’s website. No zombies allowed!
Neir’s Tavern, 87-48 78th Street, Queens
Illo: Alex Gilbeaux
Julia is the current Senior Photo Editor for the Free Press. She is in her senior year at Parsons, majoring in Photography and minoring in Art History. Julia is originally from Boston and is patiently awaiting her return there after college. She is a wiener dog and pizza enthusiast and finds herself most at home when she is near the ocean.
