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New York City Weekend Events: What's Going On Feb. 18-20

It is Presidents' Day Weekend and there is plenty to do over the coming days in New York City.

An ice sculpture show is just one of the activities you can check out in New York City this weekend.
An ice sculpture show is just one of the activities you can check out in New York City this weekend. (Getty Images/ponsulak)

NEW YORK, NY — Presidents' Day is on Monday, which means many New Yorkers get to an enjoy a long weekend.

From an orchid show at the New York Botanical Garden to the Harlem Globetrotters at the Barclays Center to an ice sculpture show on Governors Island, there is lots going on around the city this weekend.

Here's a variety of events you can check out over the coming days.

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Saturday

Winter Ice Sculpture Show: Governors Island

It's the biggest ice sculpture event of the year so far.

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Visitors will be able to watch live ice carvings, enjoy music, drinks, and vote for their favorite works.

Carving starts at noon and the day ends around 5 p.m. with a post-show reception.

You can find find out more information — here.

Four tet x Fred Again... x Skrillex: Madison Square Garden

Three of the biggest names in EDM and house music are performing at the world's most famous arena on Saturday.

The show kicks off at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.

You can find out more and check out tickets — here.

Sunday

Harlem Globetrotters: Barclays Center, Brooklyn

The Harlem Globetrotters, the always entertaining basketball team, is bringing its world tour of family fun to Brooklyn on Sunday.

There will be a game at noon and another at 5 p.m.

You can check out tickets and find more information — here.

Black Future Festival: Brooklyn Children's Museum

The festival will include interactive dance performances, storytelling, workshops, art making, food and more.

The festival is inspired by the national celebration of peoples of the African Diaspora and Black History Month.

It will go from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brooklyn Children's Museum at 145 Brooklyn Ave.

You can find out more — here.

Strawberry Fields, Ultimate Beatles Brunch: Lower Manhattan

Beatles fans unite. City Winery near 25 11th Ave. will host a brunch with music by cast members from the Broadway and touring company of the musical "Beatlemania."

Tickets include an unlimited breakfast buffet, coffee and tea, and the concert.

You can find out more — here.

Monday

New York Botanical Garden's Orchid Show: Bronx, New York

The 20th annual orchid show at the New York Botanical Garden is kicking off on Saturday and will run through April 23.

Acclaimed artist Lily Kwong is the designer of this year's show. She'll present a "meditative and captivating design inspired by her ancestral connections to the natural world," according to the NYBG's website.

You can find out more — here.

Presidents' Day at Federal Hall National Memorial: Financial District, Manhattan

The Federal Hall National Memorial will host a special event Monday in honor of Presidents' Day where George Washington will be brought to life by Michael Grillo, an actor who specializes in historical reenactments.

It will begin at 11 a.m. at 26 Wall St.

You can find out more — here.

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