10 Things To Do In NYC If You Don't Care About The Super Bowl

NEW YORK CITY — The Super Bowl is Sunday, Feb. 8, but it’s not the only event competing for attention in the Big Apple.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the day for people who don’t care about the NFL championship game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. We’ve rounded up 10 events in New York City to appeal to a variety of tastes, including a roller skating class, a candlelight Bad Bunny tribute concert, and a Puppy Bowl watch party.

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Here are our picks:

Dine out for Restaurant Week

During Restaurant Week, customers will be able to choose from more than 850 participating restaurants. Prix-fixe menus priced at $30, $45, and $60 will be available at more than 600 restaurants.

• When: Jan. 20 through Feb. 12
• Where: participating restaurants in all five boroughs. Find one here.

The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden

Step into a dazzling New York City reimagined in bloom at The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle, where thousands of orchids transform the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a vibrant fusion of city streets and floral artistry.

• When: Feb. 7 through April 26
• Where: 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458

Puppy Bowl Watch Party

Grab your friends (human and canine) and cheer on Team Ruff and Team Fluff in their biggest showdown yet.

• When: Feb. 8, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: Boris & Horton, 195 Avenue A, New York, NY, 10009

Drunk Romeo & Juliet

Experience Shakespeare like never before at Drunk Romeo & Juliet, a wild and hilarious twist on the classic tragedy where one tipsy Romeo meets one very sober cast.

• When: Feb. 8, 7 p.m.
• Where: 35 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018

Cookie Decorating & Boozy Sundae Making with Sugar Wood

NYC's naughty dessert company, Sugar Wood, is popping up at Tipsy Scoop in Manhattan for a spicy Sunday.

• When: Feb. 8, 12 p.m.
• Where: Tipsy Scoop, 217 E 26th St, New York, NY, 10010

Tenement Museum's Black History Month Family Program

Families can take a mini–tour of the tenement home of Joseph and Rachel Moore to explore daily life for Black New Yorkers in the 1860s. Participants will also enjoy a delicious treat and share family stories inspired by the Moores!

• When: Feb 8., 10 a.m.
• Where: Tenement Museum, 103 Orchard St, New York, NY, 10002

Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny

Attend a candlelight orchestral concert performing all of Bad Bunny's hits. Think of it as a more relaxing version of the halftime show.

• When: Feb. 8, 8:45 p.m.
• Where: Sony Hall, 235 W 46th St, New York, NY, 10036

The Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

If you're looking to recapture the holiday spirit, head over to the Winter Village at Bryant Park for ice skating, try seasonal drinks in the lodge, sit in a rosy igloo, try bumper cars on ice, and more.

• When: Now until March 1
• Where: Bryant Park, New York, NY 10018

Sunday Free Family Movie Matinee at Harlem Library

Take a mid-day break and watch a movie with the kids at Harlem's public library.

• When: Feb. 8, 1 p.m.
• Where: 9 West 124th Street, New York, NY 10027

Skaterobics Class at Xanadu

Skaterobics is an all-levels roller skating class for adults ages 21 and up who want to learn how to dance on wheels. Fun music, retro atmosphere.

• When: Feb. 8, 6 p.m.
• Where: 262 Starr Street, Brooklyn, New York 11237

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