Weekend Events

Single and Loving It
Are you? If so, this event is for you. It features a pre-Valentine’s Day reading, discussion, and book signing with Jenni Ferrari-Adler and Amanda Hesser of Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant and Ben Karlin and Andy Selsberg of Things I’ve Learned from the Women Who’ve Dumped Me. To RSVP, email rsvp@powerhousearena.com.
Tonight. 7-9 p.m. powerHouse Books, 37 Main Street.

Bounce That Beat: Bushwick Art Spaces Stay Open Late
J. Andrew + Norte Maar present Bounce That Beat: Bushwick Art Spaces Stay Open Late. Selected art spaces will stay open late welcoming the public to see art in real time.
Tonight. 6-10 p.m. See website for participating art spaces.

Love Stinks at Brooklyn Tattoo
Urban Folk Art and Brooklyn Tattoo are celebrating Valentine’s Day with an art opening at the shop with work from their people and from UFA.
Tonight. 7 p.m. Brooklyn Tattoo, 99 Smith Street.

Winter Pop-Up Flea
The Dumbo Winter Pop-Up Flea continues. The Flea features 35 top vintage/antique vendors of furniture, clothing, objects, jewelry, curiosities, accessories, art, lighting, and food. For more details on all the vendors, click here.
Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 76 and 81 Front Street.

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Valentine’s Treats and Face Painting at Half Pint
Bring the kiddies for this event. Half Pint will have a face painter and will be giving out sweet treats all day long.
Saturday, February 14. 1-3 p.m. Half Pint, 55 Washington Street.

In the Flesh at Desert Island Comics
Williamsburg-based artist Koren Shadmi’s new collection of illustrated short stories titled “In the Flesh” is a look at the perils of dating in Brooklyn. The event will be his book release party complete with a slideshow and drinks.
Tonight. 7-9 p.m. Desert Island Comics, 540 Metropolitan Avenue.

Oasis Singles Valentine’s Dinner
Singles 21 and over are invited to an evening of food and fun. An Italian buffet dinner will be served and the band Claypoet will perform.
Saturday, February 14. 7 p.m. $15. First Evangelical Free Church, 6501 Sixth Avenue.

Great Backyard Bird Count
Where are winter finches and other visiting species? How has winter weather influenced the region’s bird populations? Bring the family and help Audubon Naturalists with the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15. 12-1:30 p.m. Free. Audubon Center in Prospect Park, at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue.

Valentine’s Arts and Crafts Fair
The fair, sponsored by NYCreates at the Brooklyn Historical Society in cooperation with the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, features hand-crafted gifts and home goods. There also be a red velvet bake-off.
Today and Saturday, February 14. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. & 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street.

Opening Reception for Breakups and Broken Hearts”
Breakups and Broken Hearts are inked drawings by Philip J. Lockerby. He has created a visual diary of inked portraits of girls he loved, hated, and imagined.
Tonight. 6-8 p.m. Crooked Tail Café, 272 Third Avenue.