There’s more to this week than just Valentine’s Day: From piano performances by Vicky Chow to a 2000s punk music party, and an alt-Valentines Day event to shake things up, here are seven events worth checking out:
February 11
“The Propensity to Hoard is Stronger than the Inducement to Invest”: Capitalism after the Volcker Interest Rate Shock of 1980
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: 80 Fifth Ave. Room G529
Cost: Free, Registration required.
A lecture that will explain the dynamics of global capitalism after experiencing the Volcker interest rate shock in 1980. The talk will be presented by Jonathan Levy, Professor of U.S. History at the University of Chicago.
For more information, visit The New School’s event listing.
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February 12-16
The Stone at The New School Presents Vicky Chow
Time: 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Glass Box Performance Space, 55 W 13th St.
Cost: Free for New School students, $20 for general public.
Vicky Chow, a pianist known who can go from interpreting classical music and experimentation with electroacoustic sound, will be coming to The Stone and perform five different sets for solo piano. There will be several special guest artists to accompany her throughout the nights.
For more information, visit The New School’s event listing.
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February 13
From “Crazy Rich Asians” to “The Future is Asian”
Time: 3 – 5 p.m.
Location: Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts, 3 Spruce St.
Cost: Free, Registration required.
Dr. Parag Khanna, an international relations expert, will be presenting excerpts from his new book, “The Future is Asian: Commerce, Conflict and Culture in the 21st Century.” The book focuses on the shift in global power from the West to Asia.
For more information, visit the Eventbrite.
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February 14
Take Back Your Vday: An Alternative Valentine’s Day Event
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: Rise New York, 43 W 23rd St.
Cost: $20
An alternative to your average Valentines Day, Take Back Your VDay is a night full of games for singles and couples alike. Activities range from a pop-up exhibit where guests bring an item from a previous romantic relationship, to making Valentines arts & crafts, just like you’d do in elementary school.
For more information, visit the Eventbrite.
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February 15 (and every other Friday)
Smorgasburg x Vice Night Market
Time: 6 p.m. – Late
Location: Villain, 307 Kent Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Cost: Free for General Admission, must RSVP.
For every other Friday night, Smorgasburg x VICE Night Market will be serving the public with appetizing food and drinks, plus live music and programming provided by VICE.
For more information, visit Nightmarket Smorgasburg.
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February 15
Take Me Out – 2000s Disco Punk Party
Time: 11:30 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Location: Knitting Factory Brooklyn, 361 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Cost: Free w/ RSVP (until midnight).
DJ Nick Marc will be playing music from artists such as Franz Ferdinand, The Strokes, The Killers, Interpol, LCD Soundsystem, Kaiser Chiefs, Passion Pit and more.
For more information, visit the Eventbrite.
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February 17
Chinatown’s Lunar New Year Parade
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Location: Grand St. and Forsyth St. in Sara D. Roosevelt Park
Cost: Free
The annual Lunar New Year Parade will be celebrated in Chinatown in Manhattan. Attendees can expect some tasty treats, cultural performances, and vendors lined up for the celebration.
For more information, visit NYC Parks.
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