Lunar New Year and Park Walk: How to Spend a Weekend in New York (February 5-7)

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What: Exhibition of Amphibians and Reptiles

When: Friday-Sunday, February 5-7

Where: American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024

More: Amphibians were the first vertebrates to live on land. Over time, reptiles developed from them, giving rise to mammals and birds. At this exhibition, you will be told about relationships, habits, behaviors, various adaptations of cold-blooded vertebrates, and will share life stories.

Cost: $ 13-23

What: Earth History Exhibition

When: Friday-Sunday, February 5-7

Where: American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024

More: The exhibition features one of the most outstanding collections of geological specimens. It is the result of scouting trips by dozens of museum teams and 28 expeditions to remote areas - from Indonesian volcanoes to the Sahara Desert in West Africa. Each trip included working with local experts and searching for the most geologically significant rocks. Each specimen and model has been chosen to illustrate an important aspect of the dynamic history of the Earth.

To tell about the most significant stories of the Earth, from its early evolution to the earthquakes and storms that we face today, the hall is divided into exhibition zones, taking into account five main questions:

1. How did the Earth evolve?
2. Why are there oceans, continents and mountains?
3. What are rocks?
4. The reason for the formation and change of climate?
5. Why is the Earth inhabited?

Cost: $ 13-23

What: Exhibition dedicated to the war in Ukraine

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When: Friday-Sunday, February 5-7

Where: The Ukrainian Museum 222 East Sixth Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenues) New York, New York 10003

More: The exhibition dedicated to the war in Ukraine is an installation by the legendary Ukrainian artist Vladimir Kaufman with the participation of a colleague, Ukrainian artist Natalka Shimin. This is an outspoken and provocative, but at the same time, refined attitude to the daily reaction of Ukrainians to the war in their homeland. This is a reminder to those outside Ukraine that the war continues.

Cost: $ 0-8

What: Interactive Discovery Room

When: Friday-Sunday, February 5-7

Where: American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West & 79th St, New York, NY 10024

More: The Interactive Discovery Room is intended for children, but only when accompanied by an adult. Kids will be able to explore various artifacts and samples, solve unimaginable scientific puzzles and tasks.

Cost: $ 13-33

What: Webinar "The Real Story of the Toilet"

When: Friday, February 5, from 12:00

Where: Online

More: Contrary to popular belief, Victorian magnate Thomas Krapper did not invent the modern flush toilet. Who then? It's time to explore the real history of this ubiquitous bathroom necessity and how it evolved into the porcelain flush set we all know and love today.

Explore the long and fascinating history of toilets, from the rudimentary systems used in ancient Mesopotamia to modern high-tech plastic or porcelain toilets.

Cost: $10

What: Farmer's Market

When: Saturday, February 6, from 10:00

Where: Down to Earth Markets, 173 Main Street. 3rd floor. Ossining, NY 10562

More: One of the largest farmers' markets in the city takes place every Sunday in New York. Here you will find a huge selection of fresh produce from local vendors, as well as unique items created by New York City artisans.

In addition, guests are waited by entertainments, tasty treats and drinks.

Cost: Free options

What: Winter Walk in Central Park

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When: Sunday, February 7, from 12:00

Where: Tavern on the Green, W 67th St, New York, NY 1002

More: Central Park is a favorite place not only for tourists, but also for city residents. Everyone is accustomed to perceive it as the greenest point of the megalopolis, but in winter it plays with completely different colors. Snow-covered paths and trees will definitely not leave anyone indifferent. So, if you miss nature, pack up and go for a winter walk in Central Park.

Cost: From $0

What: Lunar New Year celebration

When: Sunday, February 7, from 13:00

Where: Chinatown & Lower East Side PUMA, NY

More: Participate in the annual Chinatown Lunar New Year celebration featuring dancers, lions, martial artists, taiko bands and other performances to celebrate the Year of the Ox.

Cost: Free options

Dear readers! Please note that due to the epidemic of coronavirus infection, some activities may be canceled or rescheduled for other dates. Therefore, before visiting, we recommend checking the information on the sites of the organizers.

But we have collected many interesting events for you online:

• offer to go to one of 11 virtual tours of New York
• if you have long wanted to visit the best museums and theaters, now now, without leaving your home, do it - just go at this link
• Get Free Access to US University Online Courses here.
• on how to usefully spend weeks at home during quarantine, read in this publication
• here - 50 free courses on a variety of topics
• by going to this link, visit the most famous castles in Europe
• dozens of free resources for fun boring self-isolation we have collected here.

In addition, look for interesting events for every day of the week in our calendar... Come in, find out, share with your friends. Before visiting, check the organizers' websites for details and locations of events, as they may change.

Keep us informed about what is happening in your city. Send information about events for the Russian-speaking diaspora by mail [email protected].

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