Friends of Firefighters is a non-profit organization that provides New York firefighters with mental health counseling and other well being services. This organization began after September 11th and has helped many firefighters and family members through hardships. You can make a difference by supporting Friends of Firefighters and taking part in the many unique ways of donation. Please visit friendsoffirefighters.org to learn more about this organization and see how they change lives

Kids’ Night on Broadway® National Ambassador Nick Jonas (Starring in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying beginning January 24th) and The Broadway League invite young people age 6-18 to see a participating Broadway show for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Presented by the New York Times, Kids' Night on Broadway 2012 takes place Sunday, February 5th through Thursday, February 9th in NYC. The fun also includes great family-friendly restaurant and parking deals,

MSG Entertainment and The Bowery Presents announced today that singer-songwriter Barry Manilow will return to Radio City Music Hall in New York City and perform four shows, February 10, 11, 12 and 14, 2012. Visit ticketmaster.com for more information.

Don't miss John Pinnette live at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Friday, February 10th at 8:00pm. For more information visit livenation.com.

Cupid will make an early appearance at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter located at 3320 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, as “matchmakers” will help find your new sweetheart at the Valentine’s Day Open House on Saturday, February 11th. From 9:00am-4:00pm, qualified “matchmakers” will be on hand to help you find the love of your life, an adorable adoptable cat or dog, to welcome into your home. During the Valentine’s Day Open House, the shelter is waiving all pet

Join Bob Bronson and 106.7 Lite FM at Sleepy's located at 2100 88th Street in North Bergen, NJ on Saturday, February 11th from 12:00pm-2:00pm.

It’s no secret that music makes people feel good, and can help them through difficult times. MusiCares helps people in the music industry when they’re in need, and you can help too. Visit beapartoftheheart.com and make a contribution of one dollar, upload your photo, and tell your story, and maybe you’ll win tickets to the 54th Annual Grammy Awards!

Live Nation is pleased to present Masters of Illusion - Live! at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Sunday, February 12th at 3:00pm. Witness amazing feats by the aforementioned World Famous names in magic for a pulsating, non-stop magical mystery ride! Everything you could possibly imagine and performances that you never dreamed possible are in this live extravaganza! Exotic animals, escapology, hilarious comedy, and quick change artistry that will amaze and astound you! You will believe the impossible!

People's Resource and Development Association (P.R.a.D.A.) is holding their 1st SHOP-4-A-CAUSE Trunk Show & Indie Fashion Show during Fashion Week on Sunday, February 12th at the Dwyer Culture Center on 123rd Street from 2:00pm-10:00pm in support to raise funds for their Anti-Generation Genocide (AGG) Program, which is an anti-violence, anti-gun violence, and anti-bullying youth program, that instructs youth on positive conflict resolutions and anxiety methods.

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Don't miss Demetri Martin at the NYU Skirball Center on Wednesday, February 15th at 7:30pm. American stand-up comedian Demetri Martin has launched his coldest tour of North America ever, titled “Demetri Martin Telling Jokes in Cold Places 2012 Tour”. Tickets are $39.75 and are on sale now at livenation.com and nyuskirball.org, by phone at 212.352.3101 or in person at the NYU Skirball Center Shagan Box Office.