Whassup: (February's) Too Short Edition

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Perhaps it's appropriate that the month purported to celebrate romance seems to end so prematurely. It happens to everyone sometimes, February. Don't even worry about it. Seriously, we don't even care that it's over already. But when the month ends on the 28th, it does seem to slam things shut in a hurry. Another year one-sixth over already. Don't let any more time waste, you guys -- get out there and live. Welcome to Whassup: (February's) Too Short Edition:

* Daily: Wine Tastings, Big Nose Full Body: Nothing eases the pain and anxiety of the passage of time, or the pain and anxiety of anything really, quite like alcohol. And with a wine tasting, you can feel both sophisticated AND numb. Best of both worlds. Big Nose Full Body, the South Slope wine shop, has begun daily wine tastings. So, that's just awesome. 5pm-7pm.

* Thursday, Feb. 28: Darwinian Variety Show, House of Yes (Williamsburg): What does a cabaret, variety show have to do with Charles Darwin, you might ask? Well, for starters, the naturalist was also a noted fire eater and burlesque aficionado. Now, neither of those things are true, but they are weird and kind of intriguing thoughts, which also describes this menagerie of circus acts in Williamsburg. 9pm, $15. 

* Friday, March 1: Fairway Reopens, Red Hook: At long last, one of the cornerstones of the Sandy-beset neighborhood of Red Hook returns. Fairway and its wondrous aisles of foodie delights will reopen with live music, contests and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Because that is just how much Brooklynites love food. 7:30am.

* Sunday, March 3: Suzanne Vega, Bell House: The legendary folk-pop singer will make you feel like you're in a '90's coffee shop, but in a good way, not in a "Friends" way. Local country cowboy, Daniel Wayne opens. 8pm, $35. 

* Tuesday, March 5: Knights of Bruklyn Homebrewers, Union Hall: Should Big Nose Full Body's wine tastings not sate your boozery needs, hit up "The Knights of Bruklyn's" homebrewing contest. There's a panel of judges ("knights") and all that, but the real fun is that you, the people, get to choose winners, too. Being judgemental AND drinking?! It just might appeal to New Yorkers. 7pm, FREE.

* Through March 29: "Activation" Art Show, Silent Barn (Bushwick): The new location of the Silent Barn, which fairly recently opened after the old spot's closure, will be hosting its first art show, with work riffing on the 1980's punk scene in D.C.