Your portrait, served with tea. ☕️🎨✨ Practical Info Date & Time: Monday Feb 23, 2pm-4:30pm, Tuesday Feb 24, 2pm-4:30pm Location: Dowling’s at The Carlyle 35 East 76th Street, New York, NY ( map ) Overview:  The legendary Afternoon Tea at The Carlyle reaches new heights of elegance as Izak Zenou extends his Artist-in-Residence tenure through 2026. Zenou, the visionary behind the iconic Henri Bendel windows for over two decades, brings his signature style to Dowling’s. As g

Meet the founders hiring NYC’s top talent. Practical Info Date & Time: VIP Preview: Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM (Invitation/VIP Pass Only) Public Hours: Friday, April 10, 2026 | 11 AM – 7 PM Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 11 AM – 7 PM Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 11 AM – 6 PM Location: Park Avenue Armory 643 Park Avenue, New York, NY ( map ) Overview:  The IFPDA Print Fair returns to the historic Park Avenue Armory as the world's preeminent fair for prints and editions. E

Meet the founders hiring NYC’s top talent. Practical Info Date & Time: Monday, February 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Private Location (New York, NY) *Address provided upon registration/approval. Overview:  The Shortlist NYC returns for its monthly application-only showcase, bridging the gap between New York’s high-growth founders and top-tier operators. This curated evening features six breakout founders (Seed to Series B) who will pitch their vision, their "why,"

This Friday, Feb 27, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building hosts The Library After Hours . This edition celebrates the NYPL’s latest exhibition, ¡Wepa! Puerto Ricans in the World of Comics , featuring curator talks, live music in the iconic Rose Main Reading Room, and unique crafts inspired by the collection. Practical Info Date & Time: Friday, February 27, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM (Final entry at 10:00 PM) Location: Astor Hall, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Fifth Avenue at

A black-tie celebration of the Year of the Horse, blending East-West harmonies for a night of unparalleled social prestige. Practical Info Date & Time:  Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location:  Bowery & Vine, 269 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 ( map ) Overview:  An iconic Manhattan moment arrives at the Bowery as Sarah Jessica Parker joins Invivo Co-founder Tim Lightbourne for an exclusive in-person bottle signing. Celebrating the global success of the award-win

A Salon of History and Harmony.  Step into an exclusive evening of Franco-American elegance. Celebrate 250 years of friendship through a curated musicale that bridges the soul of Paris with the heart of New York. Practical Information: Date & Time: February 28, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Private The National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Pk S, New York, NY 10003, United States map ) Registration: Free Overview:  An intimate and historically resonant evening commemorating two

Unfiltered Truths, Cinematic Visions.  MoMA’s 25th-anniversary showcase of nonfiction film features heavyweights like Sofia Coppola. From unseen archives to speculative histories, this is cinema at its most intellectually provocative. Practical Information: Date & Time: February 26 – March 11, 2026 (Opening Night: Feb 26 at 7:00 PM) Location: The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), 11 W 53rd St map ) Overview:  MoMA’s premier festival of international nonfiction film celebrates a qu

Where the Art World Places Its Bets.  Now at the iconic Breuer Building, Sotheby’s unveils a dialogue between postwar titans and contemporary stars. A premier opportunity to view museum-quality masterpieces before they disappear into private collections. Practical Information: Date & Time:  Public Exhibition: February 18–24, 2026 | Live Auction: February 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM Location: Sotheby’s New York, 945 Madison Ave (The iconic Breuer Building map ) Overview:  This seas

A black-tie celebration of the Year of the Horse, blending East-West harmonies for a night of unparalleled social prestige. Practical Info Date & Time:  February 24, 2026 Concert:  7:00 PM Gala Dinner:  8:30 PM (Following the concert) Location:  Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center (10 Lincoln Center Plaza   map) Overview:  One of the most glittering fixtures on the Lincoln Center social calendar, the New York Philharmonic’s Lunar New Year Gala celebrates the Ye

The Pulse of Spain in the Heart of Midtown.  Celebrating 25 years of raw passion, this festival brings together icons like Manuel Liñán and Eva Yerbabuena. Experience the electrifying collision of ancestral tradition and avant-garde movement. Practical Info Gala Flamenca:  February 26 (Thu) & February 28 (Sat) at 7:30 PM, March 1 (Sun) at 2:00 PM Estévez / Paños y Compañía:  February 27 (Fri) at 7:30 PM Location:  New York City Center, 131 W 53rd St (Between 6th & 7th Ave   m

Anbā  is New York City’s newest intimate omakase counter, tucked discreetly behind a cocktail lounge  on Ludlow Street in the Lower East Side. It opened in February 2026 , quickly earning attention for its all-female culinary team  and highly curated tasting menu. ▪️What Makes Anbā Unique 10-seat omakase counter  — extremely limited seating creates an intimate, chef-to-guest experience. 16-course tasting menu  priced around $220  per person, rooted in classical Japanese sushi

Master the art of navigating market swings by looking beyond the noise of short-term volatility. From deciphering the "popularity vote" of stock prices to the strategic stability of defensive stocks, we explore how to stay calm and focused on the long-term story in today’s evolving financial landscape. ■　 Understanding Stock Price Mechanics Short-Term "Popularity Contest":  In the short term, stock prices often behave like a popularity vote, moving based on headlines, sentime

Did you know that all of Japan — and even the world — has been captivated by the story of a single baby monkey?His name is Punch-kun , and he lives at the Ichikawa City Zoological & Botanical Garden in Chiba prefecture. ▪️The Surrogate Mother: From Zookeepers to Plushies Punch-kun was born in July 2025, during a record-breaking heat wave. It was his mother Lemon’s first birth, and under the extreme conditions, she was unable to care for him. In that difficult beginning, it wa

Strategy meets social in the heart of the city—a vibrant gathering for the modern backgammon enthusiast. Practical Info Date & Time: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Drop-in anytime) Location: Time Out Market Union Square (124 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003, USA   map ) Overview:  Join the NYC Backgammon Club for an evening of tactical play and community building at the bustling Time Out Market. Founded by Remington in 2023 to revitalize the game's scene in N

A vibrant fusion of Soho style, iconic Chinatown bites, and Lunar New Year beats. Practical Info Date & Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Dagne Dover, 273 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012 ( map ) Overview:  Join us for an electric in-store celebration to welcome the Lunar New Year in the heart of Soho. This high-energy event brings the community together to honor the holiday through a curated blend of music, local flavors, and exclusive sho

An intimate evening for the visionaries, builders, and architects of the AI future. Date & Time Date : Thursday, February 19, 2026. Time : 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET. Location : Central Manhattan, New York, NY (Exact address revealed upon registration). Overview On Thursday, February 19, 2026 , the Databricks VC-Backed Startups team and J.P. Morgan are co-hosting a private dinner in central Manhattan. This exclusive gathering is designed specifically for startup founders and execut

Hidden behind an unmarked door in NoMad, a Michelin-pedigree team is reimagining the art of Omakase—swapping seafood for the world's finest beef. ▪️The Discovery: A Hidden Performance True luxury in New York isn't about being seen; it’s about being "in the know." Discretely tucked away on the 10th floor of Hotel 32|32 in NoMad , an unmarked entrance leads you into Wagyu Room . This isn't your typical steakhouse. It is a tightly choreographed, 10-course "culinary performance"

As we move through February, the initial noise of the New Year has settled, making it the perfect time to refine your investment strategy with a calm, long-term perspective. Based on the latest financial principles, here is a guide to building a resilient portfolio. ■　 Removing Emotion with Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) The hardest part of investing is often the urge to "time the market." Consistency over Prediction : DCA involves investing a fixed amount of money on a regular