Top 5 NYC Valentine’s Weekend Events (Feb. 12–15)

SPARK’s curated picks for a romantic, music-filled and magical weekend in New York City.

Empire State Building Screening: Sleepless in Seattle
Thurs., Feb. 12; Sat., Feb. 14 — $135 per person + $5 booking fee
esbnyc.com

Empire State Building Screening of Sleepless In Seattle, Photo courtesy of Empire State Building

Rewatch Sleepless in Seattle at the Empire State Building — yes, the very one that famously steals the scene alongside Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. A swoon-worthy way to kick off Valentine’s weekend.

DJ Questlove & The Roots
Sat., Feb. 14, 8 p.m.
Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave., Brooklyn, NY
brooklynbowl.com

DJ Questlove and The Roots play the Brooklyn Bowl. Photo courtesy of @djquestlove

Feel the love on V-Day with DJ Questlove and his legendary band, The Roots. The five-time Grammy winner spins before and after the band takes the stage at Brooklyn Bowl — expect serious vibes.

NY Pops: “If I Ain’t Got You”
Fri., Feb. 13, 8 p.m.
Carnegie Hall, 57th St. and Seventh Ave., NYC
carnegiehall.org

NY Pops guest stars Aisha Jackson and Avery Wilson on Feb. 14th. Photo courtesy of @averywilson

The NY Pops, conducted by Steven Reineke, presents a night of timeless love songs with powerhouse guests Aisha Jackson and Avery Wilson. Expect a soulful R&B celebration featuring hits made famous by Barry White, Al Green, Carole King, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey and more.

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., NYC
twostrangersmusical.com

This clever, funny and unexpectedly magical Broadway musical just might make you fall in love with NYC all over again.

Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) on Broadway. Photo by Matthew Murphy

QC Spa New York
Governor’s Island, 112 Andes Rd.
qcny.com

QC Spa on Governor’s Island. Photo courtesy of QC Spa

Indulge, relax, reconnect and rejuvenate at this serene Governors Island escape, featuring heated pools, saunas, massages and sweeping skyline views of Manhattan.