Living in New York City makes it hard to hibernate, even if we end up having six more weeks of winter.

Fort Greene/Downtown Brooklyn
BAMKids Film Festival
Featuring 73 films from 26 countries, the 14th annual BAMkids Film Festival returns, offering Q&As with filmmakers, music performances, puppet shows, edibles and more for pint-sized movie buffs.
February 4-5. See schedule for screening times.
BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn
Tickets: Kids 12 and under: $9; Adults: $12; Seniors: $9

Chelsea
Ai Weiwei, “Sunflower Seeds”
This installation by the controversial Chinese artist and political dissident premiered at the Tate in London; the Chelsea version features three million of an original 100 million hand-painted ceramic sunflower seeds and the story behind this thought-provoking piece.
Now through February 4.
Mary Boone Gallery, 541 West 24th Street
Free

Greenwich Village
In Film: Architect Norman Foster’s Urban Vision
The documentary film, How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster? illuminates world-renowned architect Norman Foster and his quest to improve the quality of life through design, exploring his projects like the world’s tallest bridge, London’s Millennium Tower, and NYC’s Hearst Tower.
Now through February 2. See site for showtimes
IFC Center, 323 Sixth Avenue
Tickets: Adults, $13; children/seniors $9

Upper East Side
Valentines, French Style
Family Saturday at the French Institute Alliance Francais: "Valentines en Français" offers a fun way to say je t’aime, with events including arts and crafts and cookie decoration for kids ages 2-5, in French and English, and more.
Saturday, February 4, 3:15 - 5PM
FIAF, 22 East 60th Street
FIAF members $7; non-members $10