Weekend Picks: Passion Pit, Hot Chocolate Fest and more
Passion Pit returns to the stage after releasing the new album "Gossamer," with New York's own pop duo Matt & Kim serving as the opening act. (Fri., 8 p.m., $42.50, Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, 212-465-6741)
Yum! Warm up at City Bakery's annual Hot Chocolate Festival, where a new flavor of hot chocolate is available each day of the month. (Through Feb. 28, City Bakery, 3 W. 18th St., 212-366-1414)
Get into the spirit of Mardi Gras a little early (and in the Big Apple) at the Second Avenue Mardi Gras Stroll, where bargoers can snake their way through the city's watering holes to celebrate. (Sat., 1 p.m., $10, lindypromo.com
for details)
Brooklyn goes country at the second annual Brooklyn County Fair, featuring bluegrass/hip-hop hybrids Gangstagrass and headliners The Hollows. (Sat., 8 p.m., $15, The Bell House, 149 Seventh St., Gowanus, 718-643-6510)
Want to get in on the Fashion Week action but don't have an invite to the private shows? Here's your chance. Details magazine is hosting a free men's accessories show that's open to the public. Tickets not required: Just show up and take a look! (Sun., noon, FREE, Lincoln Center Public Library, 40 Lincoln Center Plz.)
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
