February Look Ahead
Happy February! The district is bustling with excitement as we get ready for a jam-packed month. Check out some of what’s coming up, from shows to new openings to book events. There’s something for everyone!
New openings
Schmackary’s (129 4th Ave) recently arrived in the neighborhood, making it sweeter with its “lip-schmackin’ good cookies.” Bánh Anh Em (99 3rd Ave) is opening soon, providing a dining experience that pays tribute to Vietnam with classic dishes and stunning architecture. Don’t miss the much-anticipated Cafe Zaffri (16 E 16th St), whose menu is brought to you by the award-winning team behind The Musket Room.
Arts & Culture
Theatre
300 Paintings is in its last month at Vineyard Theatre! Join Sam Kissajukian as he brings the audience back to 2021, where he created 300 paintings during a six-month manic episode, unknowingly documenting his mental state through the progress.
Comedy
Stop by the Upright Citizens Brigade! Check out the legendary improv group The Stepfathers “make sad things funny” and be prepared to laugh until your sides hurt. Featuring Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes, Marvelous Ms. Maisel), Shannon O’Neill (Broad City, High Maintenance), Alex Dickson ( Trust Fall, White Hot Heist), and Sebastian Conelli (Anora, Loud About Nothing).
BOOK EVENTS
Home to several iconic bookstores, Union Square welcomes new and notable authors for signings, discussions, and launch parties! This month, attend a poetry reading with award-winning poet Alice Oswald at Strand in a rare US appearance.
Exhibitions
The Center for Jewish History recently premiered “Anne Frank The Exhibition,” a full-scale recreation of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam that immerses visitors and offers them the chance to learn about Anne Frank’s life, including several never-before-exhibited artifacts.
FOR THE Foodies
Union Square is a hub for culinary creations, food-centric experiences, and classic spots that hold a special place in our heart. Check out the new updates from some of our favorite places.
The Raines Law Room & Dear Irving are ready to teach you new tips, tricks, and recipes to add to your cocktail collection. Check out their lineup of cocktail classes!
Pila de Boba introduced its street food menu, including achari bun kebabs, paratha rolls, and peri peri fries.
Daily Provisions is 8 years old! Celebrate with their limited-time Party Cruller, exclusively at their Union Square location.
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