WEDNESDAY 2/11 WEDNESDAY 2/11 Around Town "Apollo Amateur ...
Around Town
"Apollo Amateur Night" Get a front row seat to the legendary amateur night "where stars are made & legends are born"; Apollo Theater, 253 W. 125th St. (betw. Frederick Douglass & Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvds.), 212-531-5303, apollotheather.com; 7:30, $16-$24.
Celebration of the Gastronomy of Spain: Wine & Tapas Sample wine, cheeses & specialty foods from several of NY's "unique" Spanish restaurants?proceeds benefit City Harvest; Cipriani, 110 E. 42nd St. (betw. Lexington & Park Aves.), RSVP 866-849-9703; 5:30, $35.
NASCAR Display feat. a photo history of the Daytona 500, an "action-packed plasma screen video" & racing gear, incl. Michael Waltrip & Tony Stewart's race cars; Rockefeller Center Pl., 51st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-332-6577, www.rockefellercenter.com; 10, free [repeats Thurs.-Sun.].
Film/Video
"The Drinking Man's Film Festival" feat the shorts Punk Rock Holocaust, The Resurrection of Michael Myers & Batman: Dead End; Pioneer Theater, 155 E. 3rd St. (Ave. A), 212-254-3300; 9, $9.
Featuring...The African Diapora screens director Marc Dixon's 2002 video, Susana Baca: Memoria Viva, preceded by Rafael Deugenio's 1993 short Candombe?both in Spanish w/English subtitles; Donnell Library Center, 20 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-0618; 2:30, free.
Gimme Shelter Forget Performance (if you can), the Maysles' 1970 documentary of Altamont is a must see for any fan of the band that perfected rock 'n' roll. WWKD!; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), 212-601-1000; 7 & 9, $9.
Im Kwon-Taek Korean filmmaker enjoys retrospective incl. Festival (1996), Come, Come, Come, Upward! (1989), Chihwaseon (2002) & more; MOMA's Gramercy Theater, 127 E. 23rd St. (betw. Lexington & Park Aves.), 212-777-4900; call for times & prices [through 2/27].
"Making Light/Making Waves" Series screens the best, recent films from Scandinavia. Today, see Kopps, Lebanese writer/director Josef Fares' 2003 comedy about a small town striving to keep their local police station open?Swedish w/English subtitles; Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.), 212-879-9779; 6:30, $8.
Roman Polanski's The Tenant "A quiet and inconspicuous man rents an apartment in France where the previous tenant committed suicide, and begins to suspect his landlord and neighbors are trying to subtly change him into the last tenant so that he too will kill himself"; Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St. (betw. Varick St. & 6th Ave.), 212-727-8110; call for times & prices [through 2/12].
Lectures
Conversations on Art: Abstraction, Yesterday & Today Art critic Ann Eden Gibson discusses the motivations & results of "blurring, distorting or eliminating the figure in art" w/artist Sue Williams; Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Ave. (75th St.), 877-WHITNEY, www.whitney.org; 7, $8, $6 st./s.c.
"Current Work at La Isabela" Dr. Kathleen Deegan pres. slide lecture on Columbus' second voyage to the New World & what happened to the colony he established on the coast of Hispanola; The New-York Historical Society, 2 W. 77th St. (Central Park W.), res. req. 212-485-9269, www.nyhistory.org; 6:30, $7, $4 st./s.c.
"The Garment Workers' New York: Ethnicity, Class & Gender in Progressive Era New York" Professor Richard A. Greenwald discusses unions, politics, the New Deal & the relationship between "workers & the state"; LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), res. req. 212-614-9107, www.hdc.org; 6, free.
Living with Nature: Everyday Actions to Sustain Our Planet Brian Lehrer moderates panel discussion on the role we "all can play in meeting the challenges of the biodiversity crisis" without "turning our lives upside down"?feat. Tundi Agardy, Eric Chivian & Betsy Taylor; LeFrak Theater, American Museum of Natural History, 77th St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), RSVP 212-496-3423, www.amnh.org; 7:30, free.
Robert Polidori Photographer talks about his life & the art of photography; New School University, 66 W. 12th St. #407 (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-229-5488; 6, $5.
Sicily's Seductive Splendors Janetta Rebold Benton discusses the "kaleidoscope of cultures" that have influenced the island; Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Auditorium, 1000 5th Ave. (82nd St.), 212-570-3949; 6, $20.
Readings
Paul Auster reads from Collected Poems (Overlook Press); Poetry Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910; 8, $8.
The Brooklyn Heights Poets' Circle pres. annual St. Valentine's Day Festival w/Joel S. Spiegelman, plus open; First Unitarian Church, 50 Monroe Pl. (Pierrepont St.), Bklyn, 718-624-5466; 7, $3 don.
Octavia Butler Celebrates the 25th anniversary of her book, Kindred; Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Blvd. (135th St.), 212-726-2105; 6, free.
Civil Wars: Gay Marriage In America Author David Moats discusses; Chelsea Barnes & Noble, 675 6th Ave. (21st St.), 212-727-1227; 7, free.
Elizabeth and Mary: Cousins, Rivals, Queens Author Jane Dunn discusses; Barnes & Noble, 1972 B'way (betw. W. 65th & W. 66th Sts.), 212-595-6859; 7, free.
Happy Ending Reading Series This week: Alison Smith, Lee Gutkind & Michelle Orange; Happy Ending, 302 Broome St. (betw. Forsythe & Eldridge Sts.), 212-334-9676; 8.
Love Monkey Author Kyle Smith reads; Rocky Sullivan's, 129 Lexington Ave. (29th St.), 212-725-3871; 8.
The Top 100 Great Books of Jewish Fiction Today, Dr. Jeremy Dauber discusses The Diary of Anne Frank; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 7:30, $20.
The True And Outstanding Adventures Of The Hunt Sisters Amazon.com: "The best letters are the ones that tell you everything. Not just the big, important stuff, but the little details of life. [This] is a one-sided epistolary novel. We get to read all the letters written by Olivia Hunt, erstwhile film producer, over the year she learns her sister Maddie has cancer"; Barnes & Noble, 2289 B'way (82nd St.), 212-362-8835; 7:30, free.
Workshops
Body Tonic Instructor Maria Petschnig teaches the phenomenon that is Pilates, boasting "back stretch & movement"; OfficeOps, 57 Thames St., 2nd fl. (betw. Morgan & Knickerbocker Aves.), Bushwick, 718-418-2509; 6:15 p.m., $2.
The Care & Feeding of Your Relationship Marilyn Graman shows women how to shift their relationships to lead "more fulfilled, easy, graceful lives"; Life Works, 55 5th Ave. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-741-8787; 7:30, free.
How to Attract & Seduce Men Learn to flirt your way to success w/"seduction rules" that place the "world at your fingertips"?or, you could just sleep w/your boss; Cap 21 Studios, 18 W. 18th St., 6th fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 888-89-EVENT, www.metroplanners.com; 7, $30, $25 adv.
Joyous Living Workshops Laraine Pearson shows you new ways of "expressing yourself" to make room for "creativity in daily life"; Council Senior Center, 241 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & West End Aves.), 212-799-7205; 1, $15 sugg. don.
Tracing Your African-American Roots Informational workshop helps you research your family heritage; South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton St. (betw. South & Front Sts.), 212-748-8735, www.southstseaport.org; 7, free.
THURSDAY 2/12
Around Town
Drum Circle w/Shoshana Jedwab "Celebrate & listen deeply" as you join your "powerful physical energy" w/others?bring your own instruments & dress comfortably; JCC, 334 Amsterdam Ave. (76th St.), 646-505-5708, www.jccmanhattan.com; 8, $12.
New Works & Young Artists Series Ice Theater of New York ensemble performs a "diverse & exciting repertory" w/young apprentices?followed by skating instructions; Riverbank State Park, 145 St. (Riverside Dr.), 212-929-5811; 10:30, free.
Passport to Paradise Charity benefit for the International Center of New York, feat. drinks, hors d'oeuvres & a gift raffle w/prizes incl. massage therapy certificates, dance lessons & a trip for two to Jamaica; Anju, 36 E. 20th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & 5th Ave.), 212-674-1111; 7, $20 sugg. don.
"Pint for Pint" Valentine's Day Blood Drive Give blood, save lives & get a free pint of beer from participating Seaport restaurants; South Street Seaport, Pier 17, South St. (Fulton St.), 212-SEAPORT, www.southstreetseaport.com; 11-7, free.
Pomegranate Sue & the Tin Man original theater w/performances by Colleen Thomas & Bill Young; Puffin Room, 435 Broome St. (betw. B'way & Crosby St.), 212-343-2881, www.puffinroom.org; 7:30, $5 & $10 [repeats Fri. & Sat.].
Pre-Valentine's Day Party Two hours of open bar & buffet, live music, door prizes & "young, professional hipsters"?proceeds benefit Community Access; Blaggards Pub, 8 W. 38th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-382-2611; 7, $40.
Film/Video
Monterey Pop The Maysles' 1968 documentary of this legendary musical feat. infamous performance by Jimi Hendrix plus Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Simon & Garfunkel & the Mamas & the Papas; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), 212-601-1000; 7, $9.
Viewpoint...Valentines: A Celebration of Love and Romance Gag us w/a spoon! Month-long series screens 16mm shorts exploring the human condition, incl. at least, one animation, a dance film & a classic love story; Donnell Library Center, 20 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-0618; 2:30, free.
The Wedding Planner Isn't it ironic? In Adam Shankman's 2001 romantic comedy, Jennifer Lopez plays a single, sought after San Francisco wedding planner, who can arrange the centerpieces & select the hors d'oeuvres, but can't make it down the isle; Sony Wonder Technology Lab, 550 Madison Ave. (56th St.), RSVP 212-833-7858; 6, free.
Lectures
Brown vs. Board of Education: After 50 Years...Whither the Victory? Panelists Sam Anderson, Joan Gibbs, Al Pertilla & Charlie Wilson discuss the history of the historic ruling & what, if anything, has changed since then; Brecht Forum, 122 W. 27th St., 10th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-242-4201; 7:30, $6-$10 sugg. don.
Charles Darwin Day Author, historan, anthropologist & songwriter Richard Milner discusses his appearances on A&E documentary, Biography of Charles Darwin; Source of Life Conference Center, 352 7th Ave., 16th fl. (betw. 29th & 30th Sts.), 212-535-7425, www.nyc-atheists.org; 6:30, $10 sugg. don.
D.A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus, Albert Maysles & Leon Gast Directors of acclaimed documentary films Don't Look Back, Gimme Shelter & Monterey Pop lead panel discussion on their experiences filming the musicians of the 60s; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), 212-601-1000, www.makor.org; 8, $20.
Garden Treasures Doug Ruhren & David Francko talk about under-utilized plants & palm trees; New York Botanical Garden, 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8747, www.nybg.org; 10, $23.
Loving & Dating & Sex, Oh My: A Talmudic Discussion Writer & executive producer of HBO's beloved Sex and the City talks w/Rabbi Jen Krause about Jews & sex; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500, www.92y.org; 8, $20.
Passwords: Kevin Young on Bob Kaufman Poet Kevin Young discusses work of Beat jazz poet & author; Poets House, 72 Spring St., 2nd fl. (B'way), 212-431-7920, www.poetshouse.org; 7, $7.
"Russia, Central Asia & American Foreign Policy" Ian Bremmer & Karl Meyer discuss history & current issues; Bard Hall, 410 W. 58th St. (betw. Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.), res. req. 212-333-7575; 6, free.
Readings
"Love, In Theory" José Esteban Mu-oz (Teaching, Minoritarian Knowledge and Love) & Barbara Browning (The Intellectual Property of Love) read; KGB Bar, 85 E 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-505-3360 ; 7, free.
Apprentice to the Flower Poet Z.: A Novel From Publishers Weekly: "The devil wears tweed in poet Weinstein's funny, catty first novel, a skewering of the university poetry scene"; Astor Place Barnes & Noble, 4 Astor Pl. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1322; 7:30, free.
Fragments From The Delta Of Venus Illustrator Judy Chicago talks about upcoming exhibit at champagne & chocolate reception?followed by book signing; the Power House Bookstore, 68 Charlton St. (Spring St.), 212-604-9074; 6, free.
The Silver Age Of Comic Book Art "1956-1970 was one of the most popular and influential eras in comic book history for creators and readers alike"; Chelsea Barnes & Noble, 675 6th Ave. (21st St.), 212-727-1227; 7, free.
Tony Blair: The Making of a World Leader Author Philip Stephens appears; Borders, 461 Park Ave. (57th St.), 212-980-6785; 6:30, free.
Workshops
Developing Compassion & Kindness Through Meditation Lama Tsering Everest offers teachings from the Tibetan Buddhist perspective while integrating "Western & Eastern wisdom"; DOROT Headquarters, 171 W. 85th St. (Amsterdam Ave.), 212-769-2850, www.dorotusa.org; 11, $5 sugg. don.
How Can I Forgive You? A Radical Approach to Healing Interpersonal Wounds From flowers to good ol' fashioned ass-kissing, learn to "challenge common assumptions about forgiveness" & earn back the respect of your loved one; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500, www.92y.org; 7, $30.
How to Move from Print to Broadcast Journalism Emmy-winning news producer Angelina Cicala talks about the "reality of working in a newsroom" & teaches you how to "penetrate the market"; Mediabistro, 494 B'way (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-966-4466, www.mediabistro.com; 7, $65.
Roll-Your-Own Sushi Chef Simon Feil teaches techniques that are sure to "entertain friends or impress a date"; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500, www.92y.org; 7, $70/2 sessions.
FRIDAY 2/13
Around Town
4-Play: A Pre-Valentine's Day Love Fest Evening of "sensual delights," feat. a special "Harlem Love Boutique," erotic readings & a dance party; Aaron Davis Hall, W. 135th St. (Convent Ave.), RSVP 212-650-7100; 6, $15-$30.
Jungle Love Dr. Dan Wharton, a.k.a. "Dr. Love," entertains & educates w/his "endless knowledge" of "creature courtship" & shows you why "humans aren't the only ones facing life's love challenges"?followed by cocktails & hors d'oeurvres, adults only; Central Park Zoo, 64th St. (5th Ave.), res. req. 212-439-6532; 7, $40.
"Leather & Feather" Collaborative event feat. music, dance, fashion & visual art to raise money for AIDS research & treatment?hosted by founders Liz Buehler, Laila Sales & Karen Niceley; Deep, 16 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-229-2000; 7, $15-$30.
Port & Chocolate Tasting Gourmet chocolates & "deep, lush" port wines make this a "perfect tasting for your special Valentine"; Is-wine, 225 E. 5th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-254-7800; 5, free [repeats Sat. at 3].
Secrets of a Grand Master Breeder Fish man Joe Graffagnino offers "tips & tricks on breeding fish & raising fry"?followed by fish auction; Brooklyn Aquarium, Surf Ave. (W. 8th St.), Bklyn, 718-837-4455, www.brooklynaquariumsociety.org; 7:30, $5 don.
Valentine's Day Cruise Spend this special day cruising down the Hudson on a "romantic tour" feat. "bountiful dinner buffet"?shell out an extra $70 for the Romance on the River Package & get champagne, chocolate truffles & roses?come on, she deserves it!; Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, 23rd St. (Hudson River), 866-211-3806, www.spiritcruises.com; 7, $90 [repeats Sat., $270].
Film/Video
A Boy's Life Two-week screening of Rory Kennedy's 2003 documentary, that explores child abuse by following & recording the violent behavior of a rural Mississippi-born seven-year old, Robert Oliver; Cinema Classics, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 7, $6 [repeats Sat.-Tues. at 7 & 9].
"Rediscovering Dorothy Dandridge" "Friday Night At the Movies" series screens classics from the black actresses impressive, barrier-breaking career. Today, director Robert Rossen's 1957 drama, Island In the Sun, starring Dandridge & Harry Belafonte; Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Pl., Flatbush Ave. (Prospect Park W.), Park Slope, 718-230-2100, www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org; 6 p.m., free.
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg It's Paris...in pastels!; Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St. (betw. Varick St. & 6th Ave.), 212-727-8110; call for times & prices [through 2/19].
Lectures
Antenna Design Contemporary artists Masamichi Udagawa & Sigi Moeslinger discuss the "creative process & issues in contemporary art"; Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Ave.), 212-708-9781, www.moma.org; 6, $10, $5 st.
Dennis Oppenheim discusses current exhibition, "Dennis Oppenheim: Armatures for Projection, the Early Factory Projects" w/Eleanor Heartney, Steven Poser & Raul Zamudio; White Box, 525 W. 26th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-714-2347, www.whiteboxny.org; 6, free.
Workshops
Cyberchase Math Workshops Series helps kids learn math?in a fun way!??through games & "exciting" hands-on activities. This week, it's "Fences & Fields: Perimeter/Area"?woo hoo!; Fordham Library Center, 2556 Bainbridge Ave. (Fordham Rd.), Bronx, res. req. 718-579-4244; 4, free.
How to Have a Date Six Nights a Week Body language & dating expert Janine Driver helps desperate single women explore the "meaning of body language" & learn how to "read verbal & non-verbal communications" in order to "guarantee a second date"; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 202-271-0922; 6, $32.
Poetry Workshop Learn the art w/Chavisa Woods; Tribes Gallery, 285 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. C & D), 212-674-3778; 7:30, free.
SATURDAY 2/14
Around Town
Audrey II Please don't feed the plant! Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors star entertains audience members; Chelsea Piers Sky Rink, Pier 61, 23rd St. (12th Ave.), 212-336-6100; 2, free [repeats Sun.].
Become a Central Park Casanova Urban Park Rangers share their "courtship secrets" & show off the parks "most romantic spots," incl. Bow Bridge, Belvedere Castle & the Ramble?uh, don't they mean dangerous?; meet at the Romeo & Juliet Statue, Central Park, 81st St. (midpark), 311, www.nyc.gov/parks; 4, free.
Cross Park Promenade Discover the secrets of Central Park incl. a hidden bench that tells time & a sculpture "celebrating fresh water"; meet at E. 72nd St., 5th Ave. , 212-794-6564; 11, free.
"Girl's Rule!" Party favors, champagne, chocolate, live music, gifts & giveaways make this a Valentine's Day ladies' night to remember?guys are welcome; Our Name Is Mudd, 59 Greenwich Ave. (7th Ave.), res. req. 212-647-7899, www.ournameismud.com; 8, $10.
Greenwich Village Walking Tour Big Onion Walking Tours show you where Aaron Burr, E.E. Cummings & Edith Wharton resided?plus learn about this "unique and legendary" neighborhood's history & architecture; meet at Washington Square Arch, Washington Sq. N. (5th Ave.), 212-439-1090, www.bigonion.com; 1, $12, $10 st./s.c.
Jack Finney Romantic Holiday: At Home w/Simon Morley in Grammercy Park & Madison Square Relive scenes from Finney's classic novel Time and Again; meet at the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park (betw. Park Ave. S. & Irving Pl.), 888-377-4455, www.newyorktalksandwalks.com; 1:30, $15.
The Little Cakes Valentine's Day Extravaganza!! Gorge on free cupcakes while "touching, feeling & purchasing" merchandise from the website; Little Cakes Little Gallery, 240 E. 4th St. #1D (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-979-9736, www.littlecakes.org; 1, free.
Lonely Hearts Club Party If you think Valentine's Day is about as "appealing as a root canal" then come on down for an extended happy hour & drink the night away?prepare an "anti-Valentine quip for your bartender" & you may win a free drink in return!; Micky's Blue Room, 171 Ave. C (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-375-0723, www.mickysblueroom.com; 8, free.
Naked at the Met Scavanger Hunt Watson Adventures gives you an excuse to seek out nudity?and a bounty you'll find?on this not quite X-rated scavenger hunt through the museum; Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710; 5:30, $30.
NYC Animal Care & Control Adopt-a-thon & Microchip Clinic Celebrate Valentine's day by sharing your love w/a newly adopted dog, cat, puppy or kitten?microchip identification available w/$20 donation; Prospect Park Picnic House, 3rd St. (Prospect Park W.), Park Slope, 212-442-2076, www.nycacc.org; 12-4, free.
Rock 'n' Love 'n' Skate Pretend you're on the coolest date ever, circa 1987, skating loops around caged bands incl. Camera & Call Florence Pow?free skate rental or you can bring your own; OfficeOps, 57 Thames St. (betw. Morgan & Knickerbocker Aves.), Bushwick, 718-418-2509; 9, $5.
Saturday Morning Storytelling David Elyha tells love stories for children & adults, embarking on an "adventure of love w/the audience"; Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.), 212-879-9779, www.amscan.org; 11:30, free.
"Shred Your Ex" Z100's Romeo hosts Valentine's Day party feat. performances from Eamon, Simone & Jai (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy)?get in free w/a photo or clothes from your ex to be shredded; Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600, www.z100.com; 10, free.
Valentine's Day Happy Hour for Single New Yorkers Hostesses help you find someone to "mingle with" as you drown your sorrows w/other lonely singles; Local Cafe, 1004 2nd Ave. (53rd St.), 212-785-5888; 8, $40, first drink free.
Valentine's Day Benefit Concert & Raffle feat. artists Banana Fish Zero, Bobby Steele, Bombshell, Black Flamingo, Stark, the Heather Larkin Band, the Nerve!, Aethos & more?all proceeds benefit God's Love We Deliver; Pussycat Lounge, 96 Greenwich St. (Rector St.), 212-349-4800; 7, $10 don.
Valentine's Day Sandals Giveaway As you enjoy a three-course meal with your loved one, Sandals Resorts offers some incentive for those of you not quite ready to take the marriage plunge?the first 25 couples to get engaged receive a complimentary four-night honeymoon at any of Sandals 11 all inclusive resorts?now that's true love!; Crystal Room Tavern on the Green, Central Park W. (67th St.), 212-832-3200; 7, $99-$149.
Film/Video
Bernardo Bertolucci Retrospective "Highlights include full-length versions of two epics: the director's cut of The Last Emperor, which won nine Academy Awards in 1988, and the original theatrical version of 1900"; American Museum of the Moving Image, 35 Ave. (36 St.), Astoria, 718-784-0077; call for times, $10, $7.50 st./s.c., $5 child 5-18, child 5 & under free [through 3/7].
Double Double Feature Sleeper, At War with the Army, Taking Off & Catch 22; Peter J. Sharp Theater, Symphony Space, 95th St. (B'way), 212-864-5400; call for times & prices.
Justifiable Homicide "This feature documentary is based on the brutal murder of Antonio Rosario and Hilton Vega by NYPD detectives in the Bronx in 1995"; Freedom Hall, 113 W. 128th St. (betw. Malcolm X & Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvds.), 212-222-0633; 6, don.
Saturday Family Movies Mom, dad & the kids get cozy at the library to watch films approved for the whole family. Today, it's director Carol Reed's 1968 musical, Oliver!, based on the Charles Dickens novel; Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Pl., Flatbush Ave. (Prospect Park W.), Park Slope, 718-230-2100, www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org; 11 a.m., free.
Sex and the City Marathon See the girls at the height of their mayhem w/screenings of Season Five, episodes 67-74, from the HBO hit; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; 1-5, $10, $8 st./s.c., $5 child. [repeats Sun.].
Lectures
Celebrating Ten Years of Freedom...South Africa Then & Now Roundtable discussion part of three-part series exploring "pre & post-apartheid issues in South Africa" through documentary films, conversations, theater, poetry, dance, spoken word & live musical performances?feat. Ivan Vosloo, Lucky Nhlanhla Ngema, Patrick Ssenjovu & Elombe Brath; American Museum of Natural History, Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5200, www.amnh.org; 3, free.
Pema Chodron Internationally known Buddhist teacher & author pres. "core teachings on meditation & how to use our darkest moments to illuminate the path to freedom"; Great Hall at Cooper Union, 7 E. 7th St. (3rd Ave.), res. req. 212-675-6544, www.ny.shambhala.org; 10, $220-$235 [repeats Sun.].
Readings
Mutiny on the Bounty: A Play Reading by author who refers to himself in correspondence as "the humbly undersigned" wins a listing; New York Theatres, 300 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 718-398-3308; 12, free.
The World's Greatest Sinner 60s film about insurance salesman who quits his job to go into politics feat. Frank Zappa soundtrack; Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-721-6500; 5.
Workshops
Beginning Dumbek Rami Elaaser teaches the "basic sounds of dumbek & some traditional Middle Eastern rhythms"; Tribal Soundz, 340 E. 6th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-673-5992; 12, $15.
Head Over Heels: People in Paintings Families explore the museum's permanent collection & temporary exhibitions through "lively discussions & gallery activities"; MOMA QNS, 33rd St. (Queens Blvd.), L.I.C., 212-708-9805, www.moma.org; 10, $5.
Valentine Day Partner Workshop Lovers "induce a loving state of being" learning simple massage techniques & poses that can be "done together"; Mang`Oh Studio, 322 E. 39th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), RSVP 212-661-6655, www.mangohstudio.com; 3, $60-$70.
Valentine's Day Dance Party Instructors Laurie Shayler & Ricardo Leon give 45-minute introductory lesson?followed by "open dancing & a raffle drawing"; Creative Arts Studio, 310 Atlantic Ave. (betw. Smith & Hoyt Sts.), Bklyn, 718-797-5600; 9, $20, $15 adv.
SUNDAY 2/15
Around Town
Broadway Bears Charity Auction Bryan Batt hosts seventh-annual auction feat. the newest collection of "celebearties," the Broadway Bears themselves; B.B. King Blues Club, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 7, free.
Give Our Friends the Morning After-Pill Help put some pressure on the FDA to make this an over-the-counter drug by participating in a little civil disobedience; Rockefeller Center, Rockefeller Plaza (betw. 48th & 51st Sts.), 917-859-9379; 1, free.
Music & Love Songs from the Greek Islands of Cyprus & the Dodecanese Program feat. rare traditional Cypriot folk music, the "Dodacanesian Lyra" & music for dance & audience participation; Bohemian Hall, 29-19 24th Ave. (29th St.), Astoria, 718-626-7896; 2:15, don.
New York City Antique & Historic Image Faire Dealers from all over the U.S. display "every type of antique & historical photographic image imaginable", incl. "daguerreotypes, gravures, albumens, CDVs, glass negatives & old prints?buy, sell, trade or "just enjoy"; Holiday Inn, 440 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 917-509-7531, www.showandexpos.com; 10-3, $6.
Puppy Love: A Waggytail Rescue Benefit feat. slowdance music, dancing, tarot card reading, silent auction & raffle; Lit, 93 2nd Ave. (betw. 5th & 6th Sts.), 212-777-7987, www.waggytailrescue.com; 7:30, free.
Street Smarts N.Y. Tours: Crimes of Old New York Murder, death, blood, carnage! See where the city's first murder took place & other sites of "dastardly doings"; National Museum of the American Indian, George Gustav Heye Center, 1 Bowling Green (betw. State & Whitehall Sts.), 212-969-8262, www.streetsmartsny.com; 2, $10.
Surveillance Camera Outdoor Walking Tours See what Big Brother's got in store for you at the Republican National Convention; meet at N.W. corner 9th Ave.(34th St.), 212-561-0106; 2, free.
Film/Video
The Brothers From Planet Love: George & Mike Kuchar Bronx-born filmmaker Mike Kuchar pres. two programs showcasing his collaborations w/brother George, incl. their first 16mm b&w feature & numerous shorts; Ocularis at Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-388-8713; 7, $6.
Lectures
Broadway Talks: Anna in the Tropics Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Nilo Cruz joins actors Jimmy Smits, Daphne Rubin Vega, Priscilla Lopez, Victor Argo, Vanessa Aspillaga, John Ortiz & David Zayas in discussion of the play; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500, www.92y.org; 8, $25.
Readings
Jazz Beat Blues Poetry Ensemble Crazy! No, literally; Nuyorican Poet's Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-465-3167; call for times & prices.
Poet Clara Sala "Chronicling her struggle with the disease, Clara gives voice to the HIV experience"; Tribes Gallery, 285 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. C & D), 212-674-3778; 5.
Sandy Ground Memories "Travel back in time to the African-American community of Sandy Ground when Lois A. H. Mosley, a sixth-generation native, reads to celebrate Black History Month"; Staten Island Historical Society Museum, 441 Clarke Ave. (Picadilly Pl.), Staten Island, 718-351-1611; 3.
Spiral Thought The Yeats allusion wins a listing! Monthly reading series (no open mic, fax 718-832-2310 to participate); Fall Cafe, 307 Smith St. (President St.), Bklyn, 718-832-2310; 6.
Workshops
Arts & Crafts Kids "create ancient necklaces" & then get to "dress up paper dolls as immigrants"; Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture, 515 W. 20th St. #4E (10th Ave.), 212-924-4500, www.jcllcm.com; 2, $5.
Asana With a Twist Instructor Judith Isaacs leads yoga class for all levels; Iyengar Yoga Institute of Greater New York, 27 W. 24th St., #800 (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-691-9642; 2, $25.
Winter Buddhist Meditation Retreat Learn about Buddhism & "restore your spirit" w/sitting, walking, meditation, yoga, discussion & "exceptional Korean vegetarian cuisine"; Manhattan Won Buddhist Temple, 431 E. 57th St. (betw. 1st Ave. & Sutton Pl.), res. req. 212-750-2773; 10-5, $45.
MONDAY 2/16
Around Town
Metro Walking Tour visits lower Manhattan, focusing on city's early history & the lives of its African-American inhabitants; Battery Park, State St. (West St.), 212-307-7171; 2-5, $25 [repeats Tues.].
President's Week School Break Kids that can be pried away from their instant messaging & ipods, watch movies & birds, play tennis or ice skate; Prospect Park, 3rd St. (Prospect Park W.), Park Slope, 718-965-8999, www.prospectpark.org; 10, call for prices & more info [continues daily, through 2/20].