The five best Valentine's Day 2020 events in NYC

Trying to find something to do on Valentine’s Day with your significant other? Fortunately, there’s plenty of activities to keep you both entertained. We’ve picked five events worth checking out with your loved one on Valentine’s Day. Tickets are on sale right now to the general public.

Anna Of The North, Dizzy Fae @ Bowery Ballroom

Norwegian electropop Anna Of The North has been gaining momentum with features on Tyler, The Creator, G-Eazy, and Honne tracks. In October, they unveiled their sophomore studio album Dream Girl, which includes the singles "Leaning On Myself" and "Used to Be." They'll be rocking Bowery Ballroom with special guest Dizzy Fae, who unveiled their NO GMO Mixtape last summer.

Juliana Hatfield, Will Dailey @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Last year, Juliana Hatfield kept busy with the release of their 17th studio album Weird and their covers album Juliana Hatfield Sings The Police. Unlike their 2018 covers album Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John, Hatfield chose to incorporate more obscure Police songs in the final cut. The artist returns to Brooklyn with support from Will Dailey, who's supporting their 2018 studio album Golden Walker.

American Nightmare, Ceremony @ Brooklyn Steel

If the mosh pit is your desire, American Nightmare will arrive to Brooklyn Bowl for their 20th anniversary tour. The group recently re-released their 2001 compilation Year One, which includes their 2000 self-titled EP and their 2001 EP The Sun Isn't Getting Any Brighter. Their last studio album was their 2018 self-titled release, which was their first album in 15 years. Joining them as support are Ceremony, who are plugging their latest studio album In the Spirit World Now.

Carnegie Hall Citywide: Pistolera @ Flushing Town Hall

Brooklyn's own Pistolera will perform a special set at Flushing Town Hall. Since their formation, the Latin group have performed alongside acts such as Los Lobos and Vieux Farka Toure. Their last studio album was 2011's El Desierto Y La Ciudad. This special event, which is part of the Carnegie Hall Citywide series, is free to the public.

BE MINE: Improvisers & Their Real-Life Valentines @ UCB At SubCulture

For Valentine's Day, several improv gurus will join forces for an exciting show. They won't be performing with each other, though. They'll be doing improv scenes with their significant other. Amanda Breen, Brian Faas, Dan Glaser, Shane Nielsen, Joey Price, Billy Soco, and Sophie Yalkezian will take part in probably one of the best ways to spend time with their partner on this special day.

The five best NYC concerts for the week of February 3, 2020

Looking for something entertaining in New York City? There’s nothing better than checking out some live music! We’ve displayed five great shows taking place all over the Big Apple from Monday, February 3 through Sunday, February 9. Tickets for these shows are on sale right now to the general public.

Thursday, February 6

Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine @ Gramercy Theatre

Metal supergroup Sons of Apollo arrive to Gramercy Theatre with a new record in hand. Released last month, MMXX was produced by Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian a.k.a. The Del Fuvio Brothers. Instrumental rock musician Tony MacAlpine, whose last album was 2017's Death of Roses, and Ethan Weissman's Mass Extinction Event will open.

Friday, February 7

The Jungle Giants, Little Image @ Bowery Ballroom

Australian indie rockers The Jungle Giants head to Bowery Ballroom to promote their new single "Sending Me Ur Loving." Their last studio album was 2017's Quiet Ferocity, which won for Album of the Year at the 2018 Queensland Music Awards. Dallas' Little Image, who are working on the follow up to their 2017 studio album Musings, will also perform.

Ripe, Phony Ppl @ Webster Hall

While tickets for Ripe's Webster Hall performance on Saturday are gone, there's still some left for their Friday gig. The funk rock outfit unveiled their debut studio album Joy in the Wild Unknown back in 2018. Their Friday show will feature support from Brooklyn hip-hop group Phony Ppl, who recently released their new song "Fkn Around (feat. Megan Thee Stallion).”

Charlotte de Witte, Enrico Sangiuliano @ Avant Gardner

Belgian producer Charlotte de Witte will take over Avant Gardner for a night of techno in celebration of KNTXT's five year anniversary. Last year, the artist unveiled the Pressure and Selected EPs. Fellow techno producers Enrico Sangiuliano, Monoloc, and ONYVAA will join in the festivities. The show is nearly sold out, so be sure to grab tickets ASAP.

Saturday, February 8

The Ludlow Thieves, Brian Dunne @ Mercury Lounge

After some time away, New York folk rock group The Ludlow Thieves will reunite at the Mercury Lounge. The show will have the band performing some brand new tunes along with fan favorites. Their last release was 2017's "Weight." Brian Dunne, who will release their new studio album Selling Things on April 10, will open the show.

The five best NYC concerts for the week of January 27, 2020

Trying to find a way to say goodbye to the first month of 2020 and ring in February in New York City? You can do this with a concert! Here are five of the best concerts taking place from January 27 through February 2. Tickets are on sale to the general public right now.

Wednesday, January 29

The Austerity Program, Statiqbloom @ Saint Vitus Bar

New York City noise rock duo The Austerity Program will have a special headlining gig in support of their recent studio album Bible Songs 1. The highlight of the night are fellow New Yorkers Fliege, who will be celebrating the release of their upcoming album The Invisible Seam. Metropolis Records artist Statiqbloom and Member will also perform.

Thursday, January 30

The Wood Brothers, Kat Wright @ Webster Hall

Folk rock act The Wood Brothers will take over Webster Hall for a two night stint (night two is Friday, January 31). The band are touring in support of their new studio album Kingdom In My Mind. Towards the end of February, The Wood Brothers will be supporting The Avett Brothers in the Dominican Republic. Opening for their Webster Hall gigs is Kat Wright, who is working on the follow up to their 2016 debut album By My Side.

The Lox @ Sony Hall

Late ‘90s hip hop fans are in for a treat with a special headlining performance from NYC’s own The Lox. Forming in 1994, the hip hop trio, which consists of Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch, broke onto the mainstream with their 1998 debut album Money, Power & Respect, which includes the singles “If You Think I’m Jiggy” and the title track. Following the release of 2000’s We Are the Streets, all three members embarked on solo careers. In 2016, The Lox unveiled their first album in 16 years with Filthy America... It's Beautiful.

Saturday, Feb 1

QRTR, Aly Jump @ Elsewhere

Brooklyn artist collective .Wavcave will bring some of their favorites artists to Elsewhere. Headlining the event is QRTR, who has been busy performing in the Big Apple with acts such as Flosstradamus and Phantoms. Aly Jump and some other special guests will also take the stage. This event is free to the public with RSVP (click link above).

Sunday, Feb 2

Nada Surf, Bwahaha @ Bowery Ballroom

While tickets for Nada Surf’s Music Hall of Williamsburg show are gone, there’s still some left to catch the alternative rock band live. The group will be promoting their upcoming studio album Never Not Together, which will be released on February 7. This is the follow up to their 2016 studio album You Know Who You Are. Bwahaha, which features Ryan Miller of Guster and Arc Iris, will also perform. The act recently debuted their live project iTMRW: A Sci-Fi Ballet, which is based on their forthcoming studio album.

The five best NYC concerts for the week of January 20, 2020

In the mood to discover your new favorite music act? Well, New York City is packed with a ton of concerts for your pleasure. We’ve picked five amazing shows taking place across the city from January 20 through January 26. Tickets for these concerts are on sale to the general public right now.

Wednesday, January 22

Bad Waitress @ Mercury Lounge

Last week, Canadian punk group Bad Waitress unveiled their new single “That’s Sedative.” On Wednesday, the band will play an early show inside the Mercury Lounge with support from Castle Rat and Old Lady. Bad Waitress have been seen touring with acts such as Rise Against and The Bronx in support of their debut EP Party Bangers Volume:1.

J Roddy Walston, Parker Gispert @ Bowery Ballroom

J. Roddy Walston will give some fan favorites from J. Roddy Walston and the Business a new feeling with some synthesizers and pianos. Aside from the re-imagined tunes, the singer will also introduce some new songs during this special performance. The Whigs frontman Parker Gispert, who unveiled their solo debut album Sunlight Tonight in 2018, will open.

Thursday, January 23

Ider, Raia Wes @ Rough Trade NYC

U.K. alternative rock duo Ider will arriving inside Rough Trade NYC to promote their debut album Emotional Education. The act have been earning mileage in Europe with tours alongside Tegan and Sara and Oh Wonder. Songwriter Raia Was, who is supporting their new EP titled Angel I'm Frightened (Side A), will open.

The Sadies, Cliff Westfall @ Union Pool

Canadian rock band The Sadies will have a two night stint inside Union Pool on Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24. Their Thursday performance will feature special guest Cliff Westfall, who is supporting their album Baby You Win. On January 24, the band will release their split with King Khan. The Sadies’ last studio album was 2017’s Northern Passages.

Friday, January 24

Samantha Urbani, Sedona @ Elsewhere

Last fall, Samantha Urbani made their return with the electric track “Made in Love.” The artist will have a special headlining show inside Elsewhere to test some new material. Joining them as support are Sedona, who will release their debut EP this year, and Tara, who unveiled their new single “Nine to Five” last month.

Review: Enter Shikari tear up NYC's Bowery Ballroom

After some heavy touring in support of 2017's The Spark, U.K. post-hardcore/electronic group Enter Shikari are taking some to work on a brand new record. Before hitting the studio, they decided to tour North America once more. On Monday, the band found themselves inside New York City's Bowery Ballroom. While it was a dreary Monday night, a sold-out crowd awaited the four-piece act (five if you choose to include their keyboard Sparky).

Following some moving words from Grace Meinzer, Enter Shikari kicked things off with their infectious new single "Stop The Clocks," which their headlining tour is named after. Enter Shikari's set had the makings of a greatest hits compilation with fan favorites such as "Destabilise" and "Mothership" igniting ferocious moshpits Whether he was hiding behind the curtain during "Sssnakepit" or wearing a shoe as a hat during "Juggernauts," vocalist Rou Reynolds was full of liveliness.

With Greta Thunberg's recent rise in popularity, talks about climate change have been growing more than ever. "It's 2019, and we still have people that don't believe in science," Reynolds stated before going into "Arguing With Thermometers." Taken from A Flash Flood of Colour, the track tackles oil companies destroying ice caps for profit ("They'll plant their flags in the seabed/ Shackleton is rolling in his grave").

It wouldn't be an Enter Shikari show without members using the floor as their stage. Inside an intense circle pit, guitarist Rory C. and bassist Chris Batten were carried through the crowd during the 76-second blazer "The Paddington Frisk." Reynolds decided to join the crowd before realizing he needed to operate Sparky for "Undercover Agents."

Introduced during their last North American tour, the band burned through a quickfire round of four beloved songs: "Sorry, You're Not A Winner," a new mix of "No Sleep Tonight," "The Last Garrison", and "Meltdown." Merging four songs in eight minutes, the quickfire round kept the crowd guessing where they were shifting next.

With so much going on in the world, Reynolds wanted the sweaty audience to make it a better place. "All we ask from this set is to absorb this energy. You drink it in. Take it to the outside world because it needs it so much," he said.

Enter Shikari setlist

1)Stop The Clocks

2)Destabilise

3)Sssnakepit

4)Arguing With Thermometers

5)Anesthetist

6)Rabble Rouser

7)Juggernauts

8)The Paddington Frisk

9)Undercover Agents

10)Torn Apart

11)Airfield

12)Motership

Quickfire Round

13)Sorry, You're Not A Winner

14)No Sleep Tonight

15)The Last Garrison

16)Meltdown

Encore:

17)Slipshod

18)Live Outside