February 2008 Events

Brooklyn Event Listings

This month offers festivities to celebrate everything from the Chinese New Year to Valentine's Day. Plus, it's Black History Month! Below find plenty of Brooklyn events to keep the whole family busy.

Saturday, February 2

• Opening Night at Beer Table
  The park slope bar opens its doors to the public.
  5pm at Beer Table, 427 B 7th Ave (between 14th and 15th Streets)
  (718) 965-1196
  
  
• Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum
  Celebrate the Chinese New Year at this free night of entertainment.
  5pm to 11pm at the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway
  (718) 638-5000

Sunday, February 3

• Live Band Karaoke at Magnetic Field
  Host Bunnie England and his band, The New Originals, are guaranteed to bring out your inner rock star at this free karaoke night.
  8pm at Magnetic Field, 97 Atlantic Ave
  (718) 834-0069

Monday, February 4

• BAMcafé Live
  Nora York presents her musical theater piece, "Furtiva Lagrima." Free.
  9pm at Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave
  (718) 636-4100

Wednesday, February 6

• Birdwatching Tour
  Head to Prospect Park for a free birdwatching tour of its nature trails.
  10am to 12pm. Meet at the park entrance at Lincold Road and Ocean Ave.
  (718) 287-3400

Thursday, February 14

• Happy Valentine's Day!
  Brooklyn is hosting an array of parties and events in honor of the holiday.
  
  
• Calling All Longtime Lovebirds
  If you've been married for 50 years or longer, you're invited to Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz's Valentine's party. It's free, and champagne and chocolates will be served.
  2pm at the Brooklyn Marriott, 333 Adams St
  (718) 802-4488

Friday, February 15

• Cupid's Rejects Party
  "Throw your heart on th floor" at this anti-Valentine's party in Williamsburg.
  8pm to 4am at Glasslands Gallery, 289 Kent Ave
  (718) 599-1450

Saturday, February 23

• African Lives in Old Brooklyn: From Wyckoff to Weeksville
  Family crafts, a farmhouse tour, dance performances, and more.
  12pm to 4pm at the Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, 5816 Clarendon Rd;free shuttle bus leaves at 2pm for the Weeksville Heritage Center, 1698 Bergen St
  (718) 629-5400

Wednesday, February 27

• Fondue Making Class
  Learn all about this cheesy dish. $55 includes cheese and wine. Call in advance to RSVP.
  7pm at Stinky Bklyn, 261 Smith St
  (718) 522-7425

Thursday, February 28

• Benefit Concert for Saxophonist Andrew D'Angelo
  Live music to benefit D'Angelo, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.
  8pm to 12am at Barbes, 376 9th St
  (718) 288-1761