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Jimmy Fallon's 'Downton Sixbey,' his spoof of 'Downton Abbey, will be shown at Symphony Space.
DEAR âABBEY.â Celebrate the new season of PBSâ âDownton Abbeyâ at Symphony Space. In âA Night at the Abbey,â award-winning Broadway actors like Jim Dale and Jayne Houdyshell will read selections by Edith Wharton and P.G. Wodehouse that parallel the lives of the Crawley family and their servants. Plus, TV writer A.D. Miles will introduce two new episodes of âDownton Sixbey,â Jimmy Fallonâs parody of the British soap. 7:30 p.m. $ 28; under 30, $ 15. 2537 Broadway at 95th St. (212) 864-5400.
FINE CHINA. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with performances, refreshments, folk dance and a martial arts demonstration. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, 93-29 Queens Blvd., Rego Park. (718) 896-8511.
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN. Find a soulmate for Valentineâs Day or make new friends at âQueer Ladies Speed Datingâ at the Strand Bookstore. The event, which sold out last year, includes champagne, snacks and prizes. 7-8 p.m. $ 25. 828 Broadway. (212) 473-1452.
RAISING THE BAR. Rosie Schaap will read from her memoir, âDrinking With Men,â at South. The bar, where Schapp happens to also work, will offer a drink special: a pint of Guinness and a shot of Jameson for $ 7. 8 p.m. 629 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn. (718) 832-4720.
WHERE THE TOYS ARE . Le Train Bleu Ensemble will perform âToy Stories,â a concert at Drom. The music is inspired by toys, but itâs not all kidsâ stuff: Matt Marksâ piece is called âSex Objects.â 7:15 p.m. $ 20. Drom, 85 Avenue A. (212) 777-1157.
IT TAKES A âVILLAGE IDIOT.â Check out the âVillage Idiot Circusâ at Muchmoreâs. Itâs a monthly variety show, full of performance art, magic, music, comedy and dance. 7:30 p.m. Free. 2 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn. (718) 576-3222.
WAXING LYRICAL. A. Lyric, an actress and singer-songwriter, will entertain at the Bronx Museum of the Arts. The Bronx artist also recently published her second book of poetry, âFairy Tales Donât Exist.â 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th St., Bronx. (718) 681-6000.
SHOUT âHALLELUJAHâ! The Museum of Jewish Heritage hosts âIâm Your Man: The Life of Leonard Cohen.â Sylvie Simmons will discuss her book about the iconic rock singer-songwriter - and descendant of a Talmudic scholar. 7 p.m. Free. 36 Battery Place. (646) 437-4202.
KARAOKE CHORALE. Sing indie rock tunes backed by a classy live band at Spike Hill. Belt out your favorites by Guided by Voices, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arcade Fire and New Pornographers. Prizes will be given out. 9:30 p.m. Free. 186 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn. (718) 218-9737.
A MUST-SÃ. Guitarist Francisco Roldan will showcase âMusic From Latin Americaâ at the Richmond Hill Library. He will perform selections from Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Paraguay, Argentina, Cuba and Dominican Republic. 4 p.m. Free. 118-14 Hillside Ave., Queens. (718) 849-7150.
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