"John Huston’s direction of this corrosive tale of gold lust in the Mexican mountains won an Oscar. Ditto his screenplay. Yet another award went to the director’s father, Walter, for his performance as a crusty old prospector. Humphrey Bogart is a fellow treasure hunter. The drama achieves Shakespearean dimension in conveying the tragic effect of greed on ordinary mortals. (1948 - Warner Bros.) 124 Min."
Date: Monday, August 1st
Time: Dusk... lawn opens at 5:00pm
Venue: Bryant Park (42nd Street and 5th Ave)
Cost: Free
The chic on this flyer explains basically how I am feeling about this monday morning. I have it on pretty good authority that this party will be the best way to shake off your Monday blues. Retail Mafia is holdin' it down for you over at Sway with DJs Synapse and Gravy and free beer from 10 to 11:30.
Date: Monday, August 1st Time: 10pm Location: Sway, 305 Spring St Cost: Free
Classical and Jazz students from the Manhattan School of Music perform a pre-sunset show on the pier tonight. Grab your wine-in-a-paper-bag and head over after work.
Date: Tuesday, August 2nd
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Venue:Pier 45 (West 10th Street and Hudson River)
Cost: Free
Come be a part of The Onion's monthly happy hour, "Wednesdays With The Onion." Pick up the latest issue of The Onion and let us buy your Bass Ale from 7 to 9 p.m. (while supply lasts).
Date: Wednesday, August 3rd Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Venue: Beauty Bar (231 East 14th between 2nd and 3rd) Cost: Free with RSVP
"Come to Socrates Sculpture Park and sample regional cuisine from neighborhood restaurants, picnic on the grass as the sun sets over the city, enjoy performances by local musicians and dancers and, as the sky darkens, see exceptional international films on a large format screen - all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. Tonights film is Knife in the Water with Leon Niemczyk. A handsome young hitchhiker joins a married couple on a weekend yacht trip, setting a dark psychological drama in motion in Roman Polanski's debut feature film."
Music by Komeda Project, Polish cuisine by S & B Restaurant
Date: Wednesday, August 3rd Time: 7:00pm Venue: Socrates Sculpture Park (32-01 Vernon Blvd, LIC) Cost: Free
We can only image what a release party at Don Diva - a magazine that considers itself "The Original Street Bible" and has a section called "The Sticky Pages" - will be like at an ex-strip club. One thing is for sure, we will be there to find out. Open bar by Intrigue.
Continuing down the yellow brick road of slacker films at Riverflicks, we find one of my very favorites, Clerks. It was Kevin Smith's first big film and it gave us memorable quotes such as "You know, there's a million fine looking women in the world, dude. But they don't all bring you lasagna at work." And as always, the movie and the popcorn are free.
You remember. One day you were playing tag, enjoying the swingset, seeing and sawing......then, before you knew it, the world became complicated. Suddenly, your body was mutating. Your brain was emitting a hormonal hum. Your parents could no longer be trusted. The world had grown strange. Ah, incomprehensible youth.
In honor of the awkward times, Union docs we will be screening two masterpieces of the adolescent experience, selected from ABC's After School Specials. tonights screening, Schoolboy Father (1980), features a very, very young Rob Lowe who must deal with the consequences of his summer camp conquest (Dana Plato, of Different Strokes). Continues Thursday with a different film (see site)[swiped from NewRelease]
Bang adds gift bags to their list of good reasons to hit their party up this week. There is, of course, the usual free drinks and great laid back party DJing to boot. FreeNYC staff will be in the house this week so - if you know what we look like - say hi. Open bar from 10:00pm - 11:00pm.
BONUS: Check out some Bang! party picks (myopenbar.com)
Date: Wednesday, August 3rd Time: 10:00pm Venue: China 1 (50 Avenue B at 4th Street, downstairs) Cost: Free
Guitarist, vocalist, and composer James Blood Ulmer hovers atop the pantheon of American music mavericks. Offering a frenetic concoction of free jazz and funk in the 70s, his latest recordings have found him singing the great American blues songbook in the widely acclaimed Memphis Blood: The Sun Sessions and No Escape From the Blues: The Electric Lady Sessions. In his new Birthright, Ulmer submerges himself into the depths of his own life’s experiences, forging fierce and holy music with vision and virtuosity.
What do you get when you put Cher, Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci all in one film? The 90s teen angst filled drama, Mermaids. Flap your tail over to Brooklyn Bridge Park for a showing of the film and DJs from Halcyon giving you a little pre-show action.
Date: Thursday, August 4th Time: DJ at 6pm, movie at sunset Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park, 1 Main Street, Brooklyn Cost: Free
"Invisible NYC in collaboration with Metro Color Collision is pleased to present DIY: The Aesthetics of Life. Unlike other group shows, the artists here have created works directly pertaining to their lives as artists who choose to dissociate from corporate strongholds and make their own clothes, jewelry, stuffed animals or anything that turns unique art objects into a lifestyle and vice versa. Did they figure out the perfect existence to incorporate punk rock productivity and creative innovations? Their creative drive is entirely infused into their daily existence; for them, art is inextricably linked to life as creation is the sole means of survival. This exhibition hopes to convey not only their DIY aesthetics of self-reliance and self-sufficiency but also a philosophy carried on in the true spirit of modern anarchy."
Date: Thursday, August 4th (through September 3rd)
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: InvisibleNYC (148 Orchard Street, between Stanton and Rivington)
Cost: Free
Tonight is the opening reception for the Tank's summer art show, Works On Paper. It's "a group show presenting recent works by a dozen emerging and mid-career artists from the east coast. All of the work in the exhibition falls under the broad category of works on paper, but ranges greatly in media and style from watercolor to work with transparent tape. Featuring Stacey Alickman, Daniel Arcand, Martin Bland, Marietta Hoferer, Timothy Hull, R.B. Morris III, Elisa Nadzieja, Kathleen Padden, Mu Pan, Ilene Sunshine, Tae-Eun Yoo, John Zaso."
Date: Thursday, August 4th (show runs to Aug. 27) Time: 6pm Location: The Tank, 208 W. 37th Cost: Free
Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes you dont... Drunk vs Stoned 2 is an art show but also more a "...psychological study than hedonistic manifesto, this year's installment surveys intensive ganja ruminations and impulsive booze-propelled outbursts through a multigenerational roundup of artists." Showing work will be R. Crumb, Mary Heilmann, Martin Kippenberger, Sarah Lucas, Paul Noble, Evan Holloway, Franz West, Monique Prieto, Dearraindrop, Nick Lowe, Rachel Harrison and Martin Creed. Tonight is the opening but the show will be up until September 7th. Rumor has it there there will off shoot events like Drunk vs Stoned soccer and a stoned drawing party, we will keep you posted on the details. [stolen from Flavorpill]
Date: Thursday, August 4th Time: 6pm - 8pm Location: Gavin Brown's Enterprise, 436 W 15th St Cost: Free
As we enter a new phase of housing development in New York City, what will the role of community-based development organizations, private sector developers and government play in the production of low and moderate-income housing? What can we learn from the work of the New York State Urban Development Corporation (1968–1975) and City and community-based development initiatives (1974–2005)? What role can and should the City and community-based development groups play in new private sector-focused housing development initiatives? All this and more will be discussed.
Date: Thursday, August 4th Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (reception at 5:45) Venue:Center for Architecture (536 LaGuardia Place) Cost: Free with RSVP
A new collection of mixed media, art and accessories by design duo, BITTERSWEET. This is going to be an elaborate store installation by artists & designers, James O'Brien & Jenn Leong. This is what they have to say...
"As some of you may know or not, jenn leong and myself have teamed up to triumphantly slay another creative dragon, so upon mighty steeds we invite you to ride into battle at our side and bear witness as we defeat many foes, sing songs, drink drinks, and pronounce ourselves rulers of this fine land. Rumor has it there shall be many a fine
maiden serving up enough mead and spirits to quench even the mighty oden's great thirst. - james"
Date: Thursday, August 4th Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm Venue: River Fawn (11 Harrison Street btwn Hudson and Greenwich) Cost: Free
First Thursday is a casual meeting of graphic designers. Think of it as a crit for post-college grads who find themselves lacking valuable criticism in their workplace. All are welcome to come by and share work. Last time I was there it was very type designer heavy but I am not sure if it is still that way. This is the first week that the meeting has moved to Brooklyn.
Date: Thursday, August 4th
Time: 7:00pm
Venue:Iona Bar (180 Grand Street between Bedford & Driggs, Williamsburg)
Cost: Free
"The sound and spirit of Louisiana come to the Hudson River with spectacular multicultural music experience. It will be one big party when Big Sam’s Funky Nation brings their unique brand of funk to NYC that won’t let you sit still. Los Hombres Calientes: Irvin Mayfield & Bill Summers continues this “Celebration of Louisiana Music” with a style that brings together the sounds of the Carribbean, South Africa and the backstreets of New Orleans. Wrapping up the evening: Jose Conde Y Ola Fresca"
Brooklyn's own funk legends BT Express perform at South Street Seaport. Apparently, there is a BT (stands for Brooklyn Transit) Express day. Celebrate early (or late) this year.
Dave Eggers, Ninive Clements Calegari, and Daniel Moulthrop will discuss their new book, Teachers Have It Easy: The Big Sacrifices and Small Salaries of America's Teachers tonight. There will be question and answer session and book signing afterwards.
Date: Thursday, August 4th Time: 7:00pm Venue: Used Book Cafe 126 Crosby Street Cost: Free
Legendary punk priestess Patti Smith needs no introduction. Though this is only her third appearance at Rumsey Playfield—her first performance in 1993 was one of the highpoints of the festival’s history—the poet and rocker is a SummerStage favorite. Janet Thammill opens with spoken word backed by musical trio Moving Star.
Tonight is the third installment of the Thorough Thursday party. We are pretty excited about this one as they are bringin' through a FreeNYC favorite, Blockhead. (Really, Music By Cavelight is in heavy rotation on all of our itunes.) So swing by Village Underground for good music and some free beer from 9:30 to 10:30
Date: Thursday, August 4th Time: 9pm Location: Village Underground Cost: Free
1977 brings out all delicious things Misfits tonight. This is the punk that I grew up on and it is nice to see a bit of a revival in the wave of all of the west coast punk. Expect lots of old school punks and the people who love them. Open bar from 10 - 11.
Get up early and hang with the screaming tourists as America's latest poster girl, Jessica Simpson, performs in Bryant park for Good Morning America. Performance is 7-9 but we suggest you get their early.
Date: Friday, August 5th
Time: 7:00am - 9:00am
Venue: Bryant Park, Upper Terrace (42nd and 5th)
Cost: Free
I went to one of those weirdo, lefty, liberal arts, writing schools for my college edumacation, so I totally dig events like this...
"PublicAdCampaign is an ongoing public art project dedicated to reclaiming public advertising space from commercial forces, and in doing so, questioning the nature and usage of our shared public environment. On March eleventh 2005 PublicAdCampaign posted PaperChampion, our largest public project to date, as a part of the - scopeNewYork art fair. Works covered a total of 84 individual public advertisements and reclaimed 24 commercial public advertising locations in the heart of Times Square. Within 6 hours of installing the PaperChampion project, approximately 70 pieces had been removed, the police had threatened -scopeNewYork with a lawsuit... This exhibition revisits the events surrounding the PaperChampion project in an effort to explore more closely the conflicting ideas we have as a community about our cities shared environments and communal spaces."
The 3 Legged Dog is hosting the opening event tonight, and will be showing all the peices through the month of August. We recommend you check it out.
Date: Friday, August 5th Time: 6pm - 8pm Location: 3 Legged Dog, 45 John Street between Dutch and Nassau Cost: Free
Hundreds (maybe thousands?) will gather tonight in Central Park for a participatory memorial observance of the 60th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Ring Out will provide the bells. Check the site for full details.
Date: Friday, August 5th Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Venue: Arthur Ross Pinetum, Central Park (click for directions) Cost: Free
We are a little slow on this one but there are still a few good Passport Fridays left at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Each night features dance, film, and music out by the Unisphere. Tonight centers around Brazil, with Capoeira, Samba, Modern Dance, and a film. A nice place to kick of your shoes and settle into the weekend. Check site for full info.
Date: Friday, August 5th Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm Venue: Flushing Meadows Corona Park Cost: Free
Pianist Brad Mehldau initially made his mark with saxophonist Joshua Redman’s quartet. But his voice found its most potent expression on a series of trio records he recorded with drummer Jorge Rossy and bassist Larry Grenadier. The “Art Of The Trio” albums helped establish Mehldau as “the most highly acclaimed jazz artist to have emerged in the last decade” (JazzTimes). More recently, Mehldau has shifted to solo piano performances: his 2004 release Live In Tokyo features songs by Thelonious Monk, Nick Drake and Radiohead. Jason Moran and Eric Lewis open this all piano evening.
Outside Happy Endings the other night, I bumped into this emcee named L.I.F.E. Long. He was spittin verse with his friends so I laid down a beat box and heard him rhyme. This cat can rap. He hit me off with his newest alblum and dropped this flyer on me for this party he's headlining. Listen to his sample track or check out the Stronghold Crew online. Open bar from 9-10.
DATE: Friday, August 5th TIME: 9:30pm - 1am (open bar 9-10pm) VENUE: Trash Bar 256 Grand (Btwn Driggs & Roebling) COST: $5
[This is why we love Joey! We bring him on and in a matter of seconds runs into a dude on the street who is thowing a party we've been lovin' since day one! -Ed.]
The folks who one one of my favorite local - if you are in Williamsburg - spots, Supreme Trading, are not taking a crack at opening a bar over in Greenpoint. CoCo66 is their latest endevour and tonight they are having a little party to celebrate. DJ Sean the Revelator spins and there is free Pacifico, Guiness, Molson, "and more" until 11pm
Its time for another Baltimore Club style throwdown. If you were at the last one over at Crime Scene then you know this is one hell of a good time (and an opportunity to watch the FreeNYC editors attempt to dance). Scottie B brings it at midnight along with DJs Jaclyn and Zone from The Bangers Free Harp from 10-11.
Date: Friday, August 5th Time: 10:00pm Venue: Happy Endings (302 Broome St in the basement) Cost: Free
Ingenuous Means is an exhibition that shares an indomitable experimental spirit, from improvised brushstrokes and fragmented photography to meditation-guided sketches. The artists in the exhibition are: Tove Langridge, Ted O'Sullivan, Pete Petrone and Yejin Yoo. Curated by Rachel Gugelberger. More after the fold
Date: Saturday, August 6th (through August 20th) Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm Venue: SVA Gallery (209 East 23 Street) Cost: Free
Emphasizing the essence of gesture, Tove Langridge uses the human form as the subject of his watercolor paintings. Langridge spills the watercolors into a series of puddles and drips that communicate bodily gestures. For example, he associates human sexuality and reproduction with orifices and flowers. Langridge freezes motion by depicting the human form as a two-dimensional mass snared in space and time, while also prompting questions about the content, character and function of our bodies. Langridge is a recent graduate of the BFA Fine Arts Department.
Working in a photo-realistic style, Pete Petrone strives to capture an exact moment of expression. Holding the belief that all humans share basic emotions regardless of circumstance, Petrone's work is a celebration of individuality. Employing photography and collage as his means, he attempts to dissect and investigate the human experience by literally cutting the photograph into parts and piecing it back together again. In doing so, Petrone imparts the private experience of observing the relationships between viewer, model and artist. Petrone is a second-year student in the MFA Fine Arts Department.
To create his large-scale paintings in oil, Ted O'Sullivan adopts an approach that combines improvisation, calculation and revision. A hybrid of abstraction and figuration, his paintings depict forms that exist in opposite stages simultaneously, resulting in a stasis that is both ambiguous and imminent. O'Sullivan explores the ungraceful highs and lows associated with triumph and failure that occur in transformation. O'Sullivan is a first-year student in the MFA Fine Arts Department.
Yejin Yoo's artistic process is a meditative act. By concentrating on her body's mental and physical state, Yoo constructs a visual note of the energy flow and shifts in temperature her body experiences. Using a combination of abstract and representational imagery, she sketches her bodily sensations, in pencil or pen, onto layers of various materials such as Plexiglas, resin and tape, propelling her work into a category between painting and sculpture. Yoo is a first-year student in the MFA Fine Arts Department.
Looks like the party kids are reclaiming their Frying Pan dynasty from the invading yuppies this afternoon. There will be live painting, mc battles, visuals, as well as DJs from all walks of life commandeering the two stages of the pier and rocking it from lunch until sunset. Not a bad way to spend your afternoon.
Date: Saturday, August 6th
Time: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Frying Pan, Pier 63 (24th Street and Hudson River)
Cost: Free
Coheed And Cambria exists in between the lines defined by music critics and record company publicists. On the one hand, the band has the melodic punk-pop sound known as “emo.” On the other, there’s a strong element of heavy metal in their sound. Tonight they are joined at Summerstage by Aterciopelados and Bebe
If you cross over the East River, living in the shadows of other more popular and well known art museums, you will find the Brooklyn Museum. With 560,000 square feet on its side, and minus the heavy foot traffic that most Manhattan Museums tend to get from tourists, this museum has a lot going for it. Every first Saturday of the month admission is free in the afternoon (thanks to big name corporate sponsorship, but we dont have to talk about that), and there are a slew of events for the whole fam. This week check out the new Monet exhibit. Click here for the full day's line up.
A couple friends of mine used to have contests to see who could think of the the best emo band names. The Salsa Machine would make a horrible emo band, but sounds like a great name for a band that, "writes songs using essential elements from the Golden Age of Salsa, respecting traditional styles while embracing the concept of artistic exploration that once gave Salsa its strength. Oweing its chemistry to 14 years of performing experience, each of its nine members contributes a unique musical voice working to develop an original alternative to the widely heard watered down Salsa of the commercial airwaves." [swiped from Bio Ritmo]
Date: August 6th Time: 5 to 7pm Venue: Haverstraw Ferry Landing on the Hudson River Door: FREE
\ Australian songstress Kasey Chambers channels my inner teenage girl. She conjures up memories of Jill Sobule,Juliana Hatfield, and Rosie Thomas with here acoustic melodies and lighter take on rock. She is joined tonight by The Greencards who seem to play both classic bluegrass as well as acoustic folk but never in the same song. Definitely the cheap date pick of the week.
Bring shorty shorts, Crisco, and beer to this slip-and-slide on the rooftop party in deep Williamsburg. Assume that houseparty madness (and oiliness) will ensure. I'm banking on impromptu oil wrestling.
Date: Saturday, August 6th Time: 8:00pm Venue: The roof of 248 McKibbin between Bushwick and Humboldt, Williamsburg Cost: Free
Get your Saturday Disco-funk fix at this LES monthly. DJ Sonny Ray spins disco-funk, soul, 80's, and classic hip-hop along with Manimal playing more of the same. Open Jever (?) bar from 10-11
Date: Saturday, August 6th Time: 10:00pm Venue: Loreley, downstairs (7 Rivington Street between Bowery & Chrystie) Cost: Free
Last year I missed the Chili Crab Fest because I was out of town. But this year, I will prevale in stainding in the hot sun and chowing down on a big pile of tasty chili crabs (and beer). Entertainment will include live band performances, souvenir vendors, children's street entertainment and petting zoo, caricaturists, face painters, massage therapy, traditional lion dancers, East-West horoscope readings by Madame Tiger and kickboxers from Gleason’s Gym.
Date: Sunday, August 7th Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm Venue: 66 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY (between Dock and Main) Cost: Free to attend
Over half of the population of the Bronx is of Puerto Rican descent. Sounds like a an ok parade to me. It takes place at the Grand Concourse from Mt. Eden Ave to 158th Street.
Date: August 7th Time: 1pm Venue: Grand Concourse from Mt. Eden Ave to 158th Street Cost: Free
28 year old Sri Lanken MIA combined third world revolutionary lyrics with a feel good mix of mash-up, baile funk, garage, and hip hop. Her lives shows are constantly high energy and a good time. Diplo is supposed to join in the fun today but - being that he bailed on both of his last SOB's performances with her as well as his Rothko aftershow - we are bitter and have little faith. DJ Rekha (Mutiny Sounds), however, will be in the house. The hipsters will be lined up around the block for this one so get there early and save me a spot on line!
This is it, the final Celebrate Brooklyn event of the summer [tear]. Tonight the 1932 classic Tarzan the Ape Man gets an updated score from Mocean Worker who creates a sort of space-jazz-funk sound. Opening the night is Joan Wasser's Joan as Police Woman.
"Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau (before they were grumpy old men) are the mismatched roomies in this endearingly funny adaptation of Neil Simon’s stage hit. After his wife walks out, Felix (the fussy one) moves in with friend Oscar (the slobby one). The one-liners are priceless, as is the master class in comic timing from a couple of laugh-getting geniuses. (1968 - Paramount) 105 Min."
Date: Monday, August 8th
Time: Dusk... lawn opens at 5:00pm
Venue: Bryant Park (42nd Street and 5th Ave)
Cost: Free
"You’re invited to George and Martha’s for an evening of bitterness, backbiting and booze. Let the games begin! Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton are explosive as the bickering couple acting out scenes from a miserable marriage. Sandy Dennis and George Segal co-star in Mike Nichols’ perceptive take on Edward Albee’s prize-winning play. (1965 - Warner Bros.) 131 Min."
Date: Monday, August 8th
Time: Dusk... lawn opens at 5:00pm
Venue: Bryant Park (42nd Street and 5th Ave)
Cost: Free
While we can only assume by the name that Rapid Ric will be dropping some codine laced tracks for us tonight, you can be sure that you will get the finest of that dirty southern hip-hop. Dj Elle and Bavu Blakes join. Suggested $5 donation but you can beat that one if the weekend has left your broke. Open bar from 10-11:30
Date: Monday, August 8th
Time: 10:00pm
Venue: Sway (305 Spring betwen Greenwich and Hudson)
Cost: $5 Suggested (for Texas)
So 50 Cent is doing a book signing at Virgin today. There are two schools of thought on this one... The first, 50 is hardcore and a great rapper and you should go to the book signing and the second, 50 is hardcore and a great rapper and will attract a huge crowd, and possibly guns. So it's really your call here.
Date: Tuesday, August 9th Time: 11am Location: Virgin Megastore, Union Square and 14th Cost: Free
Tonight come check out one of the CityParks Concerts in Highbridge Park. The Beatnuts are going to rock the...park. One of the relatively few producing crews to make the successful transition to performance, Latin underground group The Beatnuts worked on tracks by the Jungle Brothers, Monie Love, Cypress Hill, Naughty By Nature, de Lench Mob and Pete Nice before releasing their own albums in the early 90s.
Date: Tuesday, August 9th Time: 7:00 pm Venue: Highbridge Park, 173rd Street & Amsterdam Avenue Cost: Free
You won't believe it, but there's free classical music in Central Park tonight! Come celebrate the Naumburg Orchestra's 100th Anniversary season of free concerts! This is the fourth and final concert for 2005. Seating is provided, but if you want front row seats, plan to arrive early.
Naumburg Orchestra, Charles Olivieri-Munroe, conductor, John Edward Kelly, saxophone soloist perform:
Jacques Ibert - Divertissement
Philip Glass - Facades
Jacques Ibert - Concertino da Camera
Karel Husa - Elegy and Rondeau
Antonín Dvorák - Czech Suite in D major Op. 39
Date: Tuesday, August 9th Time: 7:30-10:00 pm Venue: The Naumburg Bandshell and Mall Concert Ground is in the center of the Central Park, just south of the 72nd Street crosstown drive Cost: Free
Next week will mark the premier showing of the 2005 Oscar winning documentary, Born Into Brothels, on Cinemax. To coinicide with its release, Kids With Cameras has put together an exhibit of photographs taken by children from the film, depicting their lives in the red light district of Calcutta.
"A tribute to the resiliency of childhood and the restorative power of art, BORN INTO BROTHELS is a portrait of several unforgettable children who live in the red light district of Calcutta where their mothers work as prostitutes... [The] exhibition displays vibrant images that candidly chronicle their sordid world and also transcend it. Testifying to the power of the creative spirit, these photographs prove art can be a liberating, empowering force."
Date: Wednesday August, 10th (runs through August 14th) Time: 12pm - 6pm Location: The School of the International Center of Photography, 1114 Ave. of the Americas Cost: Free
This free drinking opportunity is a bit more involved than most. Embark at your own risk. The IN:NYC card (You've seen their "survival kit" ads on the subway. Luckily, it seems as if they've added free drinks to the survival kit.) and Time Out NY are celebrating TONY's 10th birthday by giving away free vodka "marTONY's" (har har), with dinner serivce, at select restaurants. These nine participating IN:NYC restaurants are Calle Ocho, Django, Kitchen 22/82, Ono, 66, SushiSamba 7, Brasserio: Caviar & Banana, and Underbar. If you have the aforementioned credit card and go to one of these designated restaurants during the designated times, you get a swag bag, rumored to contain (you guessed it) martini glasses.
East Village boutiques GirlyNYC and Shady’s Waggery have teamed up with The Art Party and Bacardi (our favorite brunch drink mixed with pinapple juice) to exhibit modern takes on traditional art. This dog-centric event features modern pin-ups by NYC Illustrator Rachel Domm at GirlyNYC and as well as dog portraits by Charles Apt at Shady's Waggery. And while there will be no Coco & Pinapple cocktails for me, there will be Razz Cosmos all night long.
Date: Wednesday, August 10th Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Venue: GirlyNYC (441 East 9th Street) and Shady’s Waggery (443 East 9th Street) Cost: Free
"DeVotchKa!" sounds like a nice thing to scream at someone during a game of tag. As for the band DeVotchKa they sound like "Eastern-bloc indie rock," which is also fun to say. With Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.
Come to Socrates Sculpture Park and sample regional cuisine from neighborhood restaurants, picnic on the grass as the sun sets over the city, enjoy performances by local musicians and dancers and, as the sky darkens, see exceptional international films on a large format screen - all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Manhattan skyline.
Tonight, see House Party. Directed by Reginald Hudlin.With Christopher Reid, Robin Harris. One of the most popular films of the early-1990s "Black New Wave," this energetic musical comedy captures the textures of suburban teen life. (swiped from Socrates Sculpture Park)
Date: August 10th Time: Sunset, although pre-screening performances begin at 7 pm Venue: Socrates Sculpture Park, L.I.C (directions) Cost: Free (click here for series schedule)
Your excuse to take the 1 way on down to the end of the line and hop on the Staten Island Ferry: Kurtis Blow. He's playing in Staten Island tonight. Not familiar, but want to be? Kurtis Blow is one of the founding fathers of hip-hop. The Harlem-born Kurtis Walker was the first rap artist to sign with a major label, the first to undertake a national concert tour and the first to have a gold record—the immortal 1980 hit “The Breaks.” Kurtis Blow’s success proved that rap was not just a fluke: rap was here to stay. And in Staten Island you'll stay, blown away. (www.cityparksfoundation.org)
Date: August 10th Time: 7:00 pm Venue: Mahoney Park, Staten Island at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue, Crescent Avenue, Cleveland Street and Jersey Streets. Cost: Free
Bang is my favorite party I never go to. The drinks are free, the girls are good looking, and the music is always great. Take tonight for example. The Syrup Girls will be manning the decks with the 2-step, breakbeat, grime, and all the other tasty beats that make we want to stay out past my bedtime. James F#ç#ing Friedman opens.
Date: Wednesday, August 10th Time: 10:00pm Venue: China 1 (50 avenue B at 4th Street) Cost: Free
"Lonnie Liston Smith is one of contemporary music’s most versatile musicians. In a career spanning 25 years he’s been a featured sideman for some of jazz’s most illustrious leaders—Betty Carter, Art Blakey, and Miles Davis, among others. Influential to a generation of young performers, he’s acknowledged for his rhythmic urgency, harmonic acumen, and accomplished composing skills. Known for her distinctive musical style which blends her Brazilian roots with impressive jazz and classical skills, pianist, composer, and singer Eliane Elias has a distinguished history of collaboration and innovation, including work with luminaries such as Herbie Hancock and Gilberto Gil."
"What started as a $10 bid on other people’s “junk” has made it’s way into a new genre of art. Over thirty years ago, Lenny Kislin took a friend's offer to accompany him to an antiques store where dusty treasures could be had for mere coins. Spending the last money he and his wife had, Kislin bought antiques in Albany, took them back to Woodstock, where he had made his home, and sold them at significant profit.
Over the next two decades, Kislin collected and sold antiques, keeping for himself those relics deemed “not salable.” When his wife finally threatened to get rid of his personal collection unless he did something with it, the transformation began: from relics of the past to exciting contemporary art. Kislin combines his eye for rarity, his razor-sharp wit and pithy sense of humor to create truly individual one-of-a-kind pieces. Limiting himself to using only the pieces he has in front of him, a veritable treasure trove of antique miscellaneous items, the artist produces three-dimensional wall sculptures and stand-alone sculptures. Kislin considers his work to be collaboration with artists from the past."
Date: August 11th Time: 4:00pm - 9:00pm Venue: 43 8th Avenue Gallery (between Horatio and Jane) Cost: Free
SSBX presents DJ Jazzy Jay & Charlie Chase + Shrek 2
Every Thursday, August 11, 18 and 25, from 5-9 pm,The Sustainable South Bronx will present an outdoor festival complete with carnival, food, vendors, a movie at dusk and our favorite DJs! Expect to hear Funk, true school Hip Hop, classic Rock, rare groove, Electro, classic Soul and R&B, Reggae, classic Salsa, Latin Boogaloo, Latin Soul, Musica Jibara, Bomba, Plena and more! Supeman Sound will be in effect! Rain date: Sept. 1st.
Tonight catch legendary DJs Jazzy Jay & Charlie Chase will provide the beats as they kick off the opening night of the SSBX festival. The feature movie at dusk will be Shrek 2. [swiped from Tools of War]
Date: Thursday, August 11 Time: 5-9 pm Venue: Manida Ballfields Hunts Point Recreation Center. Hunts Point, Bronx at Lafayette & Manida Street. Take the 6 train to Hunts Point. Cost: Free
"Come experience an evening of art, music, wine, and painting with some of the coolest people around. We will be premiering WilKil Art with its first public show with our most favorite summer wine. Paint with the artist and signature socks, and mingle with art lovers and critics from all walks.
WilKil Art is the simultaneous collaboration between two different artists, with uniquely different styles, creating on the same canvas using one theme. We will present a series on redefining stereotypes on urban America and hip hop culture -- that it is more than the commercialized materialism that it is made out to be."
Date: Thursday, August 11 Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm Venue: The Curb Art Space (535 West 34th Street between 10th and 11th) Cost: Free
Standouts of the early-eighties New York rap scene, Whodini had the first rap video (for "Magic's Wand") and were the first rap group to use dancers on stage. Get your hip hop history tonight.
Into rap? And civil rights? Who isn't these days? Check out Marcus Garvey Park today for a nice CityParks Concert with the Last Poets and friends. Just to give you a heads up, the Last Poets were revolutionary rappers in the sixties who took issues facing African-Americans head on liked nobody else dared to. If nothing else, it'll be a learning experience, so, go ahead, become a friend of the Last Poets.
Date: Thursday, August 11 Time: 7-8:30 pm Venue: Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem located at 124 Street and Mt. Morris Park West. Take the 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 trains to 125 Street, or take one of the following buses: Bx15, M1, M7, M60, M98 M100, M101. Cost: Free
Maxx Klaxon creates some sort of twisted electro that kind of sounds like an 808 and synthesizer, a side ponytail, and a snap bracelet. Tonight he spins tracks from his new EP "Paranoid Style" plus electro, dancerock, synthpop, grime, and '80s rarities.
There is nothing like playing the field... I mean, uh, I love getting to home base... uh, I mean, softball, who wants to play softball? Tomorrow after work or school or whatever, grab you batts and balls and head over to McCarren Park for a good ol' game of softball. Once everyone shows up, you will split up into teams and play until a winner is crowned!
Date: Thursday August, 11th Time: 7pm Location: McCarren Park, Bedford and N. 12th W'burg Cost: Free
For some reason, the Riviera still refuses to send me info about their openings. Luckily, Trudy over at Windchill is always on top of it. Tonight's opening is a solo show by local Brooklyn artist Matt Hollister who's drawings - ranging from a few inches to several feet - document the places he has lived.
Date: Thursday, August 11th Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm Venue: Riviera (103 Metropolitan Avenue and Wythe, Williamsburg)) Cost: Free
In the midst of a year-long celebration of its 35th anniversary, Trisha Brown Dance Company returns to Summerstage to perform three original pieces choreographed by its legendary Artistic Director, Trisha Brown: Astral Convertible (1989), PRESENT TENSE (2003), and Geometry of Quiet (2002).
Another evening of Passport Fridays in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Each night features dance, film, and music out by the Unisphere. Tonight centers around Africa with dance, drumming, and film. Check site for full info.
Date: Friday, August 12th Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm Venue: Flushing Meadows Corona Park Cost: Free
Even though I am Running the risk of sounding like a huge hippie here, I recommend that Friday after work you head up to the park, kick your shoes off and dance around in the grass for a few hours. "Globesonic's collective of world-music DJs join forces with The Body Temple Drummers for an outdoor summer dance party that will keep you dancing from dusk to dark. Spinning today's hottest sounds from around the globe, Globesonic's dance parties have become legendary in NYC's international music scene." If you are wondering what this whole Globesonic thing is all about, check out this clip.
Date: Friday, August 12th Time: 7pm - 11pm Location: Riverside Park, The Pier on 68th and the Hudson River Cost: Free
Tonight is the album release party for the third volume of Triple 5 Soul Sessions at Triple Crown. We loved the first two T5 Soul Sessions releases which featured, Prefuse 73 and the Philly natives, Hollertronix. So we're expecting this one with Wajeed to be on point as well. On the decks for the night will be Waajeed (Platinum Pied Pipers/Bling 47), Blu Jemz (Money Studies/Turntable Lab), Lindsey (Negroclash/Triple Crown) and DJ Myles (Triple Crown). Plus there will be some cd giveaways and a two hour open bar courtesy of Red Stripe and Smirnoff.
[The guest list for the event is closed due to "overwhelming demand" so if you're on it, do it up proper ... chris, pb]
Date: Friday, August 12th Time: 9pm Location: Triple Crown, N. 11th and Bedford, W'burg Cost: Free with RSVP
What a strange pairing an art exhibit is crossed with a mega dance club. But this is New York and we have seen stranger. Tonight, Christopher Glancy will exhibit photos wile A.R.E. Weapons provide the soundscape. Free drinks from 10-11:30 as well.
Date: Friday, August 12th
Time: 10:00pm - midnight
Venue: Crobar 530 West 28th Street
Cost: Free with RSVP
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is "A significant holiday celebrated in China and the one with the longest history. Colorful and lively, the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated by a day of races in narrow boats shaped like dragons. Competing teams row their boats in sync with a furious rhythm pounded out by on-board drummers."
With fifty to one hundred foot long boats, over 80 teams, and 1000+ competitors, the 2-day HKDBF should be worth the trip to Queens. This year the festival celebrates the Year of the Monkey. Click here for the full schedule.
Date: August 13 & 14 Time: 9-5 (rain or shine) Venue: Meadows lake, FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK, Queens Cost: Free
So the first Heat party we went to was in Tompkins Square, it started off great and ended with a thunderstorm and a wet walk across the Williamsburg Bridge. We hope the rain hols out this time. Today at th Amiphitheater in the East River Park catch Dipest NYC vs. Pirate Sessions UK featuring Juelz Santana (Def Jam), Kano (679 Records), DJ Cameo (BBC 1Xtra), Nicole Wray (Def Jam), Kenny Muhammud (The Human Orchestra), DJ Dinesh, DJ Eddie Stats, DJ Greg Poole, MC Chosan and MC Lucky.
Date: Saturday, August 13th Time: 2pm - 6pm Location: Amiphitheater in the East River Park, Grand Street @ The East River, Manhattan Cost: Free
One of the most popular singers in contemporary gospel, Yolanda Adams has never been afraid to embrace secular sounds and fashions. Since her debut album in 1988, she’s crafted a style that incorporates up-to-the-minute R&B even as it touches on gospel traditions. Tonight she is joined by The A.R.C. Gospel Choir and hip-hop/classical hybrid of Nuttin' But Strings.
I love the folks over at Blackkat, because not only do they know how to throw a great party, but they do crazy things like this... You know when your riding the subway and people are just rockin' out to whatever they are listening to on their iPods, and you can't help but giggle just a little. Well picture how funny it would be do see a park full of people doing this (only I reccomend that this time you are the one shakin' it). This weekend Blackkat will bring DJs Rench, Arrow Chrome, PorkChop, Ron Ray Gun, and others to McCarren Park and transmit what they are playing to headphones, so you will be able to hear the music, but passers-by won't. The fun continues all afternoon, and expect a super soaker attack and possibly a BBQ.
Date: Saturday, August 13th Time: 3pm - 10pm Location: McCarren Park, N. 12th and Bedford Ave (they will be set up on the north end of the park) Cost: Free (there is a $20 deposit for the headphones, but it is returned as soon as you bring the headphones back)
"A presentation of site-specific, temporary, and ephemeral performance and video works. Socrates Sculpture Park is pleased to announce the 2005 edition of Float, a biennial series taking place in the Park on Saturdays and Sundays in August. Launched in 2003, the series was first organized in response to Socrates Sculpture Park's location on the East River waterfront. This year, Float continues to address the environment of the Park, enabling participating artists to test the limits of performance and site-specific practice through a variety of media and formats. Float presents a new selection of temporary artworks that will be installed, performed, activated, and screened throughout the Park on weekends from August 13 through August 28." (info from Socrates Sculpture Park)
Date: August 13th Time: 3pm - 9pm Location: Socrates Sculpture Park, Broadway at Vernon Boulevard, Queens Cost: Free
Think of it as a radical version of "Kids Say the Darndest Things." Minus Cosby. Sayde Tyson hosts an open mike for political poetry at Bluestockings bookstore and cafe. Youth are especially welcome.
For more info contact: saydet@yahoo.com
Date: Saturday August 13th Time: 6pm Venue: Bluestockings
172 Allen Street, F to 2nd Ave. Cost: free
"A free festival with something for everyone, Lincoln Center Out of Doors presents over 100 different events: world music, internationally acclaimed dance, cutting-edge performances, special events, cool jazz, and fun for kids. With performances representing cultures from all over the world, Lincoln Center Out of Doors returns for its 35th season in August 2005" Today catch Dr. John and Marcia Ball Blues Band.
Date: Saturday, August 13th
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Damrosch Band Shell
Cost: Free
Its an all out assault on mural painting! There will be live music, DJs, dancing, and refreshments. It all begins with a big black and white mural. From there, participants will fire the correct colored paintballs at the correct arias of the painting to create a full color reproduction. All hopes are aiming for something between a pointillist masterpiece and a chaotic disaster, changing every day as more paint layers on to the wall.
If you recall about a month or two ago we told you about Dude, Where's My Scene a free party in Greenpoint with a zillion DJs we used to see "back in the day." Well now the same people are bringin you Crossover tonight at Spirit. Scheduled on the line are Traxx, Joey Beltram and Function. The party is free if you RSVP and arrive before 12am. Now kids, I know we all like to show up fasionably late, but I think you can make it there before 12. And if not, don't say we didn't warn ya.
I would try to wax poetic about why you should go to the open bar hosted by MisShapes tonight, but I think this says it all: "Two-hour open vodka bar--that's huge. Also, [there's an] open Vitamin Water bar while supplies last. The open bar is going to make this ridiculous. Sweaty tits-ahoy." You get the point. It'll be total ridiculousness for nada. Be there around 10 to get first pick of your favorite VW, like Energy or Focus; don't think Drunk is one, but it could be. [swiped from myopenbar.com]
Date: Saturday, August 13th Time: 10 pm-12 am Venue: Luke & Leroys, 21 7th Ave. S. (Corner of 7th Avenue and Leroy, 3 blocks south of Bleecker) Take the 1 train to Houston Street Cost: Free
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is "A significant holiday celebrated in China and the one with the longest history. Colorful and lively, the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated by a day of races in narrow boats shaped like dragons. Competing teams row their boats in sync with a furious rhythm pounded out by on-board drummers."
With fifty to one hundred foot long boats, over 80 teams, and 1000+ competitors, the 2-day HKDBF should be worth the trip to Queens. This year the festival celebrates the Year of the Monkey. Click here for the full schedule.
Date: August 13 & 14 Time: 9-5 (rain or shine) Venue: Meadows lake, FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK, Queens Cost: Free
I'm not really sure what that means. Is there a city-wide block party competition that I've been missing? Anyway, this one sounds great, and it might be better than what you're used to, or you might just think it's a "good block party." At this high-esteemed fest, you'll be able to meet District 35 councilwoman Letitia James. Sounds good already and it doesn't stop there. You can also experience live dance and jazz performances, and show your own skills in the first-annual "Clinton Hill Idol" contest in which ten talented/lucky/better contestants will have the opportunity to belt out their favorite songs for cash and prizes. Hey, you might think it's the best by the time you walk away with top prize for singing "My Heart Will Go On," so give it a go.
Call 718.399.7023 for more information.
Date: Sunday, August 14th Time: Noon-8 pm Venue: Clinton Hill, Brooklyn--Fulton Street between Washington and Waverly avenues. Take the C train to Clinton–Washington aves. Cost: Free
In an attempt to show my orgullo, I was going to write this post in Spanish, but my Spanish is a little rusty. Show yours at the Dominican parade. It runs North on Sixth Avenue from 36th St to 58th St.
Date: August 14th Time: 1pm Venue: Sixth Avenue from 36th St to 58th St. Cost: Free
So the best I can figure everyone loves breasts. I mean, I love mine, as do most girls. And I can imagine there are one or two guys out there who may like breasts as well. Anyway, the point to all this is that recently in NYC a woman was jailed for refusing to put a shirt on. "It is a man's as well as a woman's right to bare her chest in NYC" according to penal code 245.1" Sunday there will be a demonstation at Tavern on the Green in honor of this right. "Whether you choose to bike or blade, do it topless -- and demonstrate everyone's right to bare their chest." Also, bring markers as writing on your body is highly encouraged.
Date: Sunday, August 14th Time: 2pm Location: Taver on the Green, 67th Street and Central Park West Cost: Free
[Just a reminder, its not cool just to go and gawk at boobies, so if you go you better be topless and written on. -Ed]
For twenty-five years, singer Barrington Levy has enlivened the world of reggae, his distinctive vocal style bringing smooth romance to the dance floor. Just a teenager when he became a star in his native Jamaica, he teamed up with renowned instrumentalists like Roots Radics and Sly and Robbie, helping to create the sound known as dancehall. Expect to hear classic songs like “Under Mi Sensi” and “Shine Eye Girl” tonight. Levy is joined by Japanese ska veterans Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and Basement Bhangra's DJ Eddie Stats.
I love the folks over at Blackkat, because not only do they know how to throw a great party, but they do crazy things like this... You know when your riding the subway and people are just rockin' out to whatever they are listening to on their iPods, and you can't help but giggle just a little. Well picture how funny it would be do see a park full of people doing this (only I reccomend that this time you are the one shakin' it). This weekend Blackkat will bring DJs Rench, Arrow Chrome, PorkChop, Ron Ray Gun, and others to McCarren Park and transmit what they are playing to headphones, so you will be able to hear the music, but passers-by won't. The fun continues all afternoon, and expect a super soaker attack and possibly a BBQ.
Date: Sunday, August 14th Time: 3pm - 10pm Location: McCarren Park, N. 12th and Bedford Ave (they will be set up on the north end of the park) Cost: Free (there is a $20 deposit for the headphones, but it is returned as soon as you bring the headphones back)
Has anyone noticed that its really hot out? A trip to the beach at Coney Island may be in order. While your there check out Coney Island Love. Its the name of the album and party brought to you by dj Nickodemus and Cato, plus Nappy G and Christian on percussion. Expect salsa, hip hop, reggae, balkanbeat, afrobeat dancegrooves. I hear the last party was amazing so check this one out.
Date: Sunday, August 14th Time: 5pm - 8pm Location: Coney Island, in front of the Aquarium at West 8th Street and the Coney boardwalk Cost: Free
"Bonds of Love unites a group of artists if only for a few weeks. Their work is not bound by issues of love or romance, but only by a curatorial premise questioning the meaning and validity of an all-women exhibition (and celebrating the idea at the same time). Their work is also bound in part by the desire to achieve a dialogue with the all-male-show Today's Man of 2004 which was also held at John Connelly Presents and so in that sense it is site-specific. Bonds of Love, in its diversity of approach and reliance upon each artist's experience in the world rather than stereotyping, challenges all of the labeling that comes before it, leading us from unreal to real and giving us something to think (and talk) about along the way." - Lisa Jaye Young.
Date: Monday, August 15th
Time: ???
Venue: John Connelly Presents (526 West 26th, Suite 1003)
Cost: Free
"Another Expo strives to transcend the idea of the established ‘Expo’ by rejecting violence and favoring co-existence. There is no “outside” and “inside” and no “foreign country.” There is no distinction between enemy and ally. Instead, Another Expo aspires for an open system. In this exhibition, curator Shinya Watanabe goes back to the purist idea of an ‘Expo’, one that can explore art related contexts and is free from promoting the Nation-State institution." [more after the fold]
Date: Monday, August 15th Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Venue: White Box (525 West 26th Street) Cost: Free
Another Expo is both a political and cultural project. Instituted in 19th-century Europe, ‘Expo’ resulted from the shift of city-states to Nation-States and from feudal economies to market economies. With the formation of Nation-States, the ‘Expo’ effectively shaped a country’s national culture. ‘Expo’ became a powerful tool for promoting versions of citizenship, social membership, and cultural inclusion, as well as what can be characterized as tourist consumerism and urban cosmopolitanism. Eventually however, European modernism and the Nation-State structure led to colonialism and World War. Furthermore, given the current international climate the basis of the ‘Expo’ representing internationalism is outdated and corrupted. Aichi “Love Earth” Expo 2005, currently on exhibit in Japan, has clearly given rise to U.S. Unilateralism, thereby raising issues regarding the meaning of an Expo and a Nation-State in the 21st -century.
You're in luck because tonight WBLS presents a living legend free and just for you. As part of the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series, Chaka Khan will rock every house surrounding Wingate Park with special guest the Brothers Johnson. She knows you've been waiting for this moment, and she feels for you. Seriously. If you're feeling like every woman (which may or may not apply to you--but be honest with yourself), come on down to Wingate Field and experience Chaka. We know you khan do it.
(www.brooklynconcerts.com)
Date: Monday, August 15th Time: 7:30 pm Venue: Wingate Field, Brooklyn. Located between Winthrop and Kingston avenues; across from Kings County Hospital Cost: Free.
Sometimes the weekend just isn't long enough. Okay... usually the weekend is not long enough. Thankfully the Seconds crew is around to keep the party going. Each week Marjor Tom and Joseph G spin rock, new wave, and all that other LES love along with drink specials and 2 for 1's from 10 - 12.
Date: Monday, August 15th Time: 10:00pm Venue: The Skinny (174 Orchard Street between Houston and Stanton) Cost: Free
Work week got you down? Then sweat it out with the turntable skills of Roc Raida and DJ Boogie Blind. These boys of X-Ecutioners fame know their way around the decks and are sure to keep this Monday weekly going all night. The free Harp beer from 10 - 11:30 won't hurt either
Date: Monday, August 15th Time: 10:00pm Venue: Sway (305 Spring between Greenwich and Houston) Cost: Free
Frank Miller is the brain behind the graphic novel version of Sin City.Barnes and Nobles to celebrate the DVD release of the film by the same name which he codirected. Maybe he will leak a bit about the two upcoming films in the series. Maybe Rosario Dawson and Jessica Alba will show up... [VIA]
[My duty as a warm blooded male had to fight with my internal artist on which graphic to put up for this one. Thankfully, its my website so I just get to put them both... pb.]
Date: Tuesday, August 16th Time: 1:00pm Venue:Barnes and Nobles (675 6th Ave) Cost: Free
You like marvelous things...and probably love Marvelous Things. That's right, the DuPree gang (plus one Wilson, random?) is coming to town tonight, and they're playing free just for you. You'll be swept away by their dream-like melodies and impressed at how darn cute they are. Get down with Eisley at the Bowery tonight.
Date: Tuesday, August 16 Time: Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm Venue: Bowery Ballroom located at 6 Delancey St. Cost: Free
Tonight is the launch of the second round of Shakespeare in the Park with the classic Two Gentelmen of Verona. It is a bit of an untraditional take on Shakespeare because (1) it is a musical, (2) it is choreographed - by Kathleen Marshall, and (3) the score ranges from rock to pop to gospel. This is one of the best free events in New York and takes place Tuesday through Sunday for the next 2 weeks. Here's the catch, you have to wait on line forever with the tourists either at the theatre or at Joe's Pub to get tickets. Its well worth it though so save me a seat.
We are just going to keep hounding you with this one until you go. Wonder producer Ge-ology and Blu Semz host a weekly of hip-hop, classics broken beat, and gritty soul at newcomer lounge Opus22. I suggest catching the sunset over at the Frying Pan before going over. Tonight there is even an hour of open vodka bar from 10:30-11:30 to get you started off right
Date: Tuesday, August 16th
Time: 10:00pm
Venue: Opus22 (559 West 22nd Street at 11th)
Cost: Free
Come to Socrates Sculpture Park and sample regional cuisine from neighborhood restaurants, picnic on the grass as the sun sets over the city, enjoy performances by local musicians and dancers and, as the sky darkens, see exceptional international films on a large format screen - all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Manhattan skyline.
Tonight, see Central Station, from Brazil. With Fernanda Montenegro. A young boy and an aging woman join up for an unlikely journey across the Brazilian landscape in a film that combines heartwarming yet unsentimental drama, social commentary, and beautiful landscapes. Directed by: Walter Salles. (swiped from Socrates Sculpture Park)
Date: August 17th Time: Sunset, although pre-screening performances begin at 7 pm Venue: Socrates Sculpture Park, L.I.C (directions) Cost: Free (click here for series schedule)
Bang is our favorite party we never go to. The drinks are free, the people are good looking, and the music is always great. Take tonight for example. The Cat of Fannypack will be in charge of the beats that make we want to stay out past my bedtime.
Date: Wednesday, August 17th Time: 10:00pm Venue: China 1 (50 avenue B at 4th Street) Cost: Free
It should be a damn good Wednesday party as Urb comes to town with their new weekly at Joe's Pub. B Sides will highlight artists that Urb loves "because they are passionate, true, and talented; seasoned or just below the radar's surface and about to break through." And lets face it folks, in case you haven't noticed, that's basically FreeNYC's mantra. Tonight's line up is Pigeon John, Cool Calm Pete, Dub Trio, Apsci, and JER2 (AKA Sucio Smash). And in case the music isn't enough to lure you out on a Wednesday night, there will also be giveaways from Onitsuka Tiger and free vodka from 11:30 - 12:30.
Date: Wednesday, August 17th Time: 11pm Location: Joe's Pub, 425 Lafyette Cost: Free with RSVP
Our friends over at Industry are dropping a bit of a closeout today and tomorrow down here in NYC. Usually you have to go all the way up to Montreal to get these kinds of deals from them so stop by and stock up on your fall wardrobe.
Date: Thursday, August 18th Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm Venue: 209 West 38th Street, Suite 602 Cost: Free
Avoid the outlandish costs of Broadway and catch some free lunchtime performances instead. Lennon and The Actor's Fund will each come down and perform some of their biggest hits.
Date: Thursday, August 18th
Time: 12:30pm
Venue: Bryant Park Stage
Cost: Free
For the next two Thursdays, August 18 and 25, from 5-9 pm,The Sustainable South Bronx will present an outdoor festival complete with carnival, food, vendors, a movie at dusk and our favorite DJs! Expect to hear Funk, true school Hip Hop, classic Rock, rare groove, Electro, classic Soul and R&B, Reggae, classic Salsa, Latin Boogaloo, Latin Soul, Musica Jibara, Bomba, Plena and more! Supeman Sound will be in effect! Rain date: Sept. 1st.
Tonight marks the second night of the SSBX fest. Be amazed as GrandMaster Caz and Fabel spin and be sure to stick around for the feature movie at dusk, Grease.
Date: Thursday, August 18 Time: 5-9 pm Venue: Manida Ballfields Hunts Point Recreation Center. Hunts Point, Bronx at Lafayette & Manida Street. Take the 6 train to Hunts Point. Cost: Free
Ray, Goodman, and Brown were part of the crop of soul music groups that gained popularity the late 60s and early 70s. While many groups of that era had more successful recording careers, RG&B (as real fans say) stand out for their live show. That's your cue.
You know the Rules and you know how Garp sees things. Why not take the train on down to Union Square to hear John Irving read? He's promoting his new novel, Until I Find You, which will undoubtedly sell well and probably become a movie. This is part of the Meet the Writers series at good ol' B&N, so you might be able to score a signed copy by this prolific writer.
Date: Thursday, August 18 Time: 7 pm Venue: Union Square Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St. Cost: Free
Nothing like a Thursday night loft party to kick off your weekend. At Stone Loft tonight check out Matt Rowen's Newborn, a which will "showcasing work from a small collection of artists and photographers that are on the rise here in our city." You can't go wrong with complimentary cocktails served as well as
appetizers and hors d'ouvres. Music will be brought to you buy DJ Mateo (of Bungalow 8) and Doug Grayson.
Date: Thursday, August 18th Time: 7pm - 11pm Location: Stone Loft, 33 West 19th btw 5th and 6th Cost: Free with RSVP
It's an afterparty for japanese pop queens Puffy AmiYumi! Free drinks and various incantations of pop and rock round out the evening at one of the better 14th street institutions, Beauty Bar.
Date: Thursday, August 18th Time: 10:00pm - 4:00am Venue: Beauty Bar (231 East 14th Street) Cost: Free with RSVP
Ciara will perform early this morning for Good Morning America. Come out and see if she's got more than just "Goodies." Performance is 7-9 but we suggest you get their early.
Date: Friday, August 19th
Time: 7:00am - 9:00am
Venue: Bryant Park, Upper Terrace (42nd and 5th)
Cost: Free
Our friends over at Industry are their sample sale today. Usually you have to go all the way up to Montreal to get these kinds of deals from them so stop by and stock up on your fall wardrobe.
Date: Friday, August 19th Time: 10:00am - 6:30pm Venue: 209 West 38th Street, Suite 602 Cost: Free
A lot of the time this website is dedicated to cheap binge drinking and other debaucherous activity, but contrary to popular belief, we actually do know how to do things like read! Today, check out Printed Matter's second instalment of Radical Read In.
"Radical Read-Ins are designed to bring members of the community into Printed Matter to share their favorite books or parts of books with each other, and to encourage conversation among readers. Participants are invited to flag books on Printed Matter's table tops and bookshelves with specially designed bookmarks that have room to note particular pages, make written comments, or leave a name and contact information for future off-site discussions. Through the Radical Read-Ins, LTTR promotes reading as an activist undertaking, one that can band people together, revolutionize thinking, mobilize groups, or just expand a single person's view of the world or the self."
Date: Friday, August 19th Time: 5pm - 7pm Location:Printed Matter, 535 West 22nd St Cost: Free
Prefix calls Tarantula AD "Not exactly Phillip Glass, but something Phillip Glass would yearn for if he idolized the Decemberists’ mariner style of songwriting and Iggy Pop’s punk sensibilities." I'm not sure if I know what that means. Find out tonight at South Street Seaport. With Hockey Night.
Tonight is not only the issue release party for Beautiful/Decay but also a screening of five different films over at Tribeca Cinemas. In celebration of the mag release you got performances by Prince Paul, The Bagers, Deck Demons, Gravy, Synapse, Chasekillz and Egg Foo Young. Plus catch the DVD premier of Bomb the System (which I have tried to see 3 times now and keep missing), Culturrama Rap Videos, Prince Paul's the Rise and Fall of the Dix, The Diary of Prince Paul and a DC Shoes video. This is a pay event, but I think $5 for seven DJs and 5 films aint that bad. Oh, plus free Bacardi from 9 'til 11.
Date: Friday, August 19th Time: 9pm Location: Tribeca Cinemas, 54 Varrick Street Cost: $5 plus RSVP
If you've never been to a kite festival, make this one your first. You won't forget it. When you think of kite making workshops, you think excitement, don't you? Hey, if you get really good at making kites, you'll be able to fly your own creations in next year's festivities. Maybe not, but you could try. In addition, there's tons of stuff for kids to do (Kids Kite Camp-the kite making is for adults, apparently), delectable treats, and incredible entertainment to keep your spirits high as kites all weekend long. You may not have known this but kite flying is not usually allowed at Riis Park; today is a very special day. Get out there and see the pretty colors.
Date: August 20 - 21 Time: 10 am - 4 pm Venue: Brooklyn, Gateway National Recreation Area, Historic Jacob Riis Park - Bay 9 Cost: Free
Savory Scraps, a group of ladies who have had a little summer residency at Secret Project Robot are having a opening for an installation they have created at Secret Project Robot. It is really cool and fun and beautiful. The opening is in the day. There will be a barbecue and picnic stuff.
Saviour Scraps fashions nature from fabric, bringing summertime swingset sweetness into Secret Project Robot's raw space. Watch outside for a troop of synchronized braiders weaving a braid the length of one block on River Street.
Date: Saturday August 20th Time: 12pm-6pm Venue: Secret Project Robot in Monster Island, 210 Kent Avenue, corner of Metropolitan, Williamsburg Cost: Free
The East River Music Project's final show for the 2005 summer season brings us four artists with a penchant for experimentation and sonic exploration. Akron/Family draw from parallel strands in American music: the deep-rooted pastoral and the dynamically chaotic. David Grubbs, who has collaborated with everyone from novelist Rick Moody to jazz saxophonist Mats Gustafson, brings a solo set of his literate, folk-infused songs. Wooden Wand and the Vanishing Voice, fresh off a tour with Castanets, explore the limits of traditional musical genres. And the mysterious Mountains of Mattalama have, we're told, a heavy psych-rock sound. Please join us as we send off summer '05 in style.
Date: Saturday, August 20th Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm Venue: East River Bandshell (click for directions) Cost: Free
We slept on this one but there will be an all day street fair going down in Williamsburg as a collaborative effor between Galapagos and North Six. The night crowd can get a single entry ticket (for $15 I think) to continue the party inside the venues. Check the site out for full details and schedule. Oh, and on a not-to-be-missed note... the East Coast Boogiemen DJ the street at 6pm!
Date: Saturday, August 20th Time: 3:00pm onward (night party starts at 8pm) Venue: North 6th and Wythe, (click for directions) Cost: Free by day, $15 at night
So this one scares me a bit as I am not really sure whether to bill it as art, toys, skate, music or titilation. It seems everyone in NYC may be in on it. Maybe I should let the Destroy You press release speak for itself...
"In a world full of apathy and low expectations, two northeast artists—MCA (Boston) and Magmo (Rhode Island)—descend upon New York through billowy clouds of fire to tear the city apart. On Saturday, August 20th , the barriers between artwork and art viewer will be broken down; the human limits of over-stimulation will be shattered; and conceptions of what a gallery experience is supposed to be like will be changed forever. There will be enough granite to crush the skulls of 20 men, an army of trash-filled dolls, ear-bleeding noise beats, and rays upon rays of eye-dazzling projections. Plus drawings, paintings, skateboards, custom toys, screen prints, T-shirts, and stickers—every inch of the gallery will be covered. And some of the amazing Suicide Girls will be on hand to help orchestrate a parade of erections."
Tonight is the opening reception but the show runs through September 18th.
Date: Saturday, August 20th Time: 7pm - 10pm Location: Orchard Street Art Gallery, 139 Orchard St. Cost: Free
Last week I took a break from laying at the beach all weekend and went to PS1 for the day. In between drenching downpours and being hit in the head with flying Target beach balls and seat cushions, it was actually a pretty good time. If you are looking to continue your fun post PS1 Warm Up check out this afterparty. I dont know tons of details, all I know is that the party is at Matchless in Greenpoint and Deepa will be bringing you music.
Join this rad late night ride that is totally L.A. style as we check out Gotham's most awesome superhero hideouts. Come dressed as your favorite super-hero (or super-villain) Let the street battle begin!
Date: Saturday, August 20th Time: 10:00 PM Venue: In the middle of the Brooklyn Bridge. Cost: Free
If you've never been to a kite festival, make this one your first. You won't forget it. When you think of kite making workshops, you think excitement, don't you? Hey, if you get really good at making kites, you'll be able to fly your own creations in next year's festivities. Maybe not, but you could try. In addition, there's tons of stuff for kids to do (Kids Kite Camp-the kite making is for adults, apparently), delectable treats, and incredible entertainment to keep your spirits high as kites all weekend long. You may not have known this but kite flying is not usually allowed at Riis Park; today is a very special day. Get out there and see the pretty colors.
http://www.rockawaychamberofcommerce.com/events.htm#kite
Date: August 20 -- 21 Time: 10 am -- 4 pm Venue: Brooklyn, Gateway National Recreation Area, Historic Jacob Riis Park - Bay 9 Cost: Free
Ever wonder why the Empire State building is lit up in different colors every night? Seems random, doesn't it? Well, today it's for the Indian parade and festival. So instead of staring up at the sky wondering, walk on over to Madison Avenue and celebrate India and its culture (and cuisine!).
Date: August 21st Time: 1-6 pm Venue: Madison Ave from 41st St to 23rd St Cost: Free
The Battery Dance Company performs a series of numbers for free this afternoon. Program includes Used Car Salesman (2000), Choreography - Jonathan Hollander; Music - Michael Daughtery, Solo, Choreography - Jonathan Hollander with Jane Sato, The Travelers, Choreography - Jonathan Hollander; with students from the Frank Sinatra School for the Arts, Where There's Smoke III & IV, Choreography - Jonathan Hollander; Music - Frances Poulenc, and Secrets of the Paving Stones, Choreography - Jonathan Hollander; Music - Jarek Bester
Date: Sunday, August 21st
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Tobacco Warehouse, Empire Fulton Ferry State Park, Brooklyn
Cost: Free
The Brothers’ Brothers, DougS and T_MAK, are throwing their last Sunday shindig of the summer featuring DJs Mike Bryant, Mr. Robb, and Ryan Irwin; a live PA from Greg Schiff; and live performances by Grand Ultimate and Send. This is an event to see. It'll be a great mix of spintacular DJs, great laptop sets, and progressive, space jazz (sounds trippy, but is totally neat). It's a long event, so at least stop by and check it out. For more information, go to www.brothersbrothers.biz.
Date: Sunday, August 21 Time: 3 pm -- 12 am Venue: East River Bar in Brooklyn, located at 97 S 6th Street between Bedford and Berry Cost: Free
"Who’s afraid of the big bad shark? We all are! Based on Peter Benchley’s bestseller about an underwater predator stalking a New England beach resort. Incredibly successful terror ride has that definitive Spielberg touch. Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss are the heroic fishermen who may wish they had a bigger boat. John Williams’ score is legend. 30th anniversary celebration. (1975 - Universal) 124 Min."
Date: Monday, August 22nd
Time: Dusk... lawn opens at 5:00pm
Venue: Bryant Park (42nd Street and 5th Ave)
Cost: Free
Captured: A Film/Video History of the Lower East Side
As part of the Howl Festival, Seven Stories Press is hosting a book launch party for the newly-published Captured: A Film/Video History of the Lower East Side with editor, artist, and Lower East Side archivist Clayton Patterson, and the numerous contributors, authors, and artists who helped produce, author, and live the history of the book.
Captured is the story of the people who created the underground film movement amidst the cultural ferment of New York's Lower East Side, told in their own words. Over 100 contributors discuss the formation of the new, anarchic film aesthetic, reflecting on the early years with Taylor Mead, Andy Warhol, Jack Smith, and Allen Ginsberg, and later with Jim Jarmusch, Nick Zedd, Steve Buscemi, and others.
http://www.sevenstories.com
Date: Monday, August 22 Time: 7 pm Venue: Clayton Gallery in Manhattan, located at 161 Essex St. Cost: Free
I have been on an insane movie marathon lately. Just ask Mr. Publisher about the two and half hour epic film I made him go with me to on Saturday. It made me think it may be time for a lil movie break. Then I found out that there is a free screening of Baxter tonight and the movies were quickly back on. Baxtor is a romanitc comedy set in Brooklyn, created by the same crazies that brought us Wet Hot American Summer and Stella. As with all movie screening we recommend you get there super early and dont forget to rsvp!
Date: Monday, August 22nd Time: 7pm Location: Chelsea Clearview, 260 West 23rd Cost: Free with RSVP
For all you stress-balls out there here is a free meditation class for you tonight to ease your way into the work week. "Free introductory meditation classes given every Monday night. While the style is Buddhist-based, the classes are for anyone who wants to chill out, lighten up, and become happier." No registration neccessary, you and your stress can just walk right in!
Date: Monday, August 22nd Time: 7:00pm - 8:30 pm Location: 39 W. 14th Street, Room 508 Cost: Free
[See while the FreeNYC staff could use a lovely meditation class to de-stress, I'm afraid if we got any more chilled out we may just fall asleep! -Ed.]
-of course corso moved your torso but even more so / ginsberg's absurd verbs moved icebergs-
Did you hear about the Howl Festival and say shoot, shux, gosh darn I wish I woulda signed up for this thing or submitted that thing? Then here is your chance to shine because tonight All Poets Get Heard at the Bowery Poetry Club for an open mic in honor of the ones that dirtied their knees right here in the LES of Manhattan. There is also a special free reading of Ginsburg's Howl with Raspy Thorne at 6pm.
Date: Monday, August 22nd Time: 8:30pm Location: Bowery Poetry Club (308 Bowery) Cost: Free from 8-10 and $3 after
Like sorting through other people's trash, but better
Like killling two birds with one stone, the world famous Thrift On! party at Botanica Bar quells two hipster passions with one night of swapping and spinning. Clean out your apartment (closet and otherwise), bring your loot to the Thrift On! rummage tables, and hopefully you'll walk away with something better. Or enter the free raffle for other people's previously owned stuff. There is no cover and DJ shakey and man "S" spin second-hand records all night.
Date: Monday, August 22nd Time: 9:00pm - 1:00pm Venue: Botanica Bar (47 E. Houston between Mott and Mulberry) Cost: Free
I Love Dr. Nina Simone: A Loving Burlesque Tribute to Nina Simone plays tonight. Go see it. New pieces will debut. This show is directed by Darlinda Just Darlinda. Choreographed and starring Julie Atlas Muz, the World Famous Bob, Peaches n Cream, Mama Lou, Scooter Pie, Peekaboo Pointe, Howling Vic. Sounds fabulous.
Date: Monday, August 22 Time: 10 pm Venue: Galapagos Art Space in Williamsburg, located at 70 North 6th Street, between Kent and Wythe. Call 718 782 5188 for more information. Cost: Free
The usual monkey business is going on at Sway tonight. Swing by from 10 to 11:30 and drink away your Monday blues with some free Red Stripe. Spinning tonight is Dj Soul and Dj Riddler.
Date: Monday, August 22nd Time: 10pm - 4am Location: Sway, 305 Spring st. Cost: Free
Here is yet another free screening for you this week. "The
Constant Gardener tells the story of one man's emotional and global journey to uncover the truth behind a personal loss and a worldwide conspiracy. Starring two-time Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz, This film is beautifully shot and incredibly meaningful, especially if you're following the current struggles between Africa and the pharmaceutical companies." As always remeber to show up early and RSVP for location and time information.
Date: Tuesday, August 23rd Time: ? Location: ? Cost: Free with RSVP
Summer is almost over so now may be a good time to get in some of those last outdoor movies. Tonight check out Almost Famous in Central Park as part of their Central Park Film Fest.
Date: Tuesday, August 23rd Time: 8pm Location: Central Park Rumsey Field, 72nd and 5th Cost: Free
My esteemed college over here at FreeNYC sent this one right over to me saying "this was a lindsay post" and well, it is. Graffiti, hip hop, block party, sounds about right. I think it's best if you guys just check out the above flyers...
Date: Wednesday, August 24th Time: Noon to Dusk Location: 22nd between 10th and 11th Cost: Free
Check out the East Village Art Walk going on all week
as a result of Allen Ginsberg Howl Festival. Here are a few freebees worth walking around for... A Painting on the Fence by Eileen Doster (3rd street musical school settlement & 235 East 11th) - Hide Outs by J. Kathleen White (El Sol Brilliante Community Garden East on 12th St. btwn A&B) - Sugar Egg Dioramas by Alexandra Zevin (208 East 7th street) - Punk Spirit Beat Culture by Shell Sheddy (242 East 10th St, 1/2) - Glittered Shield on a Firehouse by Ann Animus
(Engine 5-340 East 14th st) - Token of Love by Jan Lynn (East 8th Street Between 4th Ave and Ave D and at the Creative Little Garden at 530 East 6th Street) - Stroller Art by Chris Twaney (341 East 9th st) - Gallery Art (Bowman Bloom Gallery, 95 East 7th st) - African Hippos by Oxcar Alzate (East 4th btwn B & C)
Date: August 24-28th Time: All Day Location: East Village Cost: Free
"With a hypnotic wash of feedback drenched guitars, keyboards, and looped synth percussion, The Double find their way to pop perfection. Catch this performance of one of New York's most innovative new bands." (swiped from seaportmusicfestival.com)
Come to Socrates Sculpture Park and sample regional cuisine from neighborhood restaurants, picnic on the grass as the sun sets over the city, enjoy performances by local musicians and dancers and, as the sky darkens, see exceptional international films on a large format screen - all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Manhattan skyline.
Tonight, see Pather Panchali, from India. The tough life of a poor Benegalese family is dramatized with great realism and humanity by Ray, in the first and most powerful film of his "Apu Trilogy," featuring music by Ravi Shankar. Directed by: Satyajit Ray. (swiped from Socrates Sculpture Park)
Date: August 24th Time: Sunset, although pre-screening performances begin at 7pm. Venue: Socrates Sculpture Park, L.I.C (directions) Cost: Free (click here for series schedule)
Throughout the summer, Cliktrax has been invading the Soho Grand and doing a sort of chill-out multimedia session with DJs and video projections. Best of all, they have been doing it outdoors on the lawn. Tonight is the final one of these events and Gordon Hull/Daniel Jacketson from Surface2Air will be DJing. The drinks are a bit steep in the swanky Grand but snag your flask and relax on the lawn.
Date: Wednesday, August 24th Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm Venue: Yard at Soho Grand (310 West Broadway) Cost: Free with RSVP
"Alright, alright, alright" Dazed and Confused is one of my all time favorites, and today I get to watch it outside by the water. In case you have never seen it, the movie chronicles the last day of school for a bunch of kids in 1976. Of course that night there are tons of parties featuring hook-ups, drinking, pranks and you know, just a little pot smoking here and there.
Date: Wednesday, August 24th Time: Dusk (around 8:30pm) Venue: Pier 54 (Hudson River and 14th street) Cost: Free
This one seems to always come in super late on Wednesday and I never put it up. But because they managed to mention Ministry in the email today, it made the list. So here's the deal. Screw all that bubblegum pop from the 80's and endulge your darker (and sadder) side with DJ Mister X spinning Siouxie, Bauhaus, the Cure, Ministry and more. Maybe if you are lucky there will be some Front242, Nitzer Ebb, and KMFDM (please sir thank you). Open bar from 9 - 10 gets you in the mood.
Date: Wednesday, August 24th Time: 9:00pm Venue: Luke & Leroy (21 7th Ave at Leroy) Cost: Free
While Cut, FreeNYC's favorite Friday night party is on hiatus, its good to see those kids get involved with the Blu Jemz and Roger Yamaha CD release Party for the new album, "Rush." [Now with free Red Stripe from 10 - 11. - Ed.]
Bang is probably the only weekly I keep writing about. Maybe because of the open bar. Maybe its because its packed week after week. Whatever the reason, if you have not checked it out by now then this may be the week to do it.
Date: Wednesday, August 24th Time: 10:00pm Venue: China 1 (50 Avenue B at 4th Street) Cost: Free
"John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl are taking their rivalry to the street this month. Twenty years after Lendl scored a straight set victory over McEnroe in the US Open final, the New Yorker will get his shot at revenge when the pair square off in the streets of New York City on August 25th in a charity match sponsored by Evian. Lendl will meet McEnroe in a portable court in the middle of Manhattan's Union Square." - Tennis Week
Date: Thursday, August 25th Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Venue: Union Square Cost: Free
SSBX presents GrandWizzard Theodore & Fabel + The Incredibles
In the last Thursday of the series, tonight from 5-9 pm,The Sustainable South Bronx will present an outdoor festival complete with carnival, food, vendors, a movie at dusk and our favorite DJs! Expect to hear Funk, true school Hip Hop, classic Rock, rare groove, Electro, classic Soul and R&B, Reggae, classic Salsa, Latin Boogaloo, Latin Soul, Musica Jibara, Bomba, Plena and more! Supeman Sound will be in effect! Rain date: Sept. 1st.
Tonight GrandWizzard Theodore & Fabel will rock the final night of the SSBX fest. The feature movie at dusk will be The Incredibles. [swiped from Tools of War]
Date: Thursday, August 25 Time: 5-9 pm Venue: Manida Ballfields Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx at Lafayette & Manida Street. Cost: Free
The boys over at myopenbar leaked this one. I say we all dress to the nine's and storm this place. then we'll meet up at the frying pan later... "Join us for an exclusive evening with British luxury purveyors Molton Brown and Thomas Pink. Enjoy cocktails from Hennessy and learn how to travel in style. Preview the luxurious holiday home and travel collection from Molton Brown and enter to win fabulous prizes including a trip to London for two compliments of VisitBritain. The favor of your reply is requested."
Date: Thursay, August 25th
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Midtown Proper (515 Madison Avenue, entrance on 53rd Street)
Cost: Free with RSVP (call 212.755.7194)
Feeling like its time to take on the world, get organized, buy some khaki's and learn the ways of the business world. Or maybe you are just looking to date a cute girl in a power suit. If so, join the New York Urban League of Young Professionals for an after work mixer. Donations for school supplies will be accepted.
[all kidding aside, the NYUL "is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, multi-ethnic, social service organization celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2004. Through direct service delivery, advocacy, referrals, community capacity building, information dissemination and technical assistance, the League accomplishes its mission to improve social and economic conditions and opportunities for African-Americans and other people who face barriers to full participation in American society." So basically, they do good things for the community. - Ed.]
Date: Thursday, August 25th Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Venue:Remy Lounge (104 Greenwich, downtown off of Rector St.) Cost: Free but please RSVP
After eight years indoors The Church Street Boxing Gym's Fight Series has decided to come outside for the Summer. This event promises to be a total knockout! While the sun sets and the stars rise, New York's best amateur boxers lay it all on the the line for your entertainment (all bouts sanctioned by USA Boxing Metro). Live DJ's and cold beer will ensure there's something for everyone at this free event.
Date: Thursday, August 25th
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pier 54 (14th and Hudson River)
Cost: Free
The Central Park Film Festival Continues tonight with Fred Astaire in Band Wagon. Since I have no idea what this movie is, here's what Amazon has to say: "The Band Wagon (1953) marked the culmination of a series of near-autobiographical pictures Fred Astaire made for MGM following his return from premature retirement in the late '40s. Astaire plays Tony Hunter, a fading film star who decides to return to his former glory, the Broadway stage. Even if its ending and obligatory romance fall a little flat, The Band Wagon is one of the classic backstage musicals, a grandiose MGM spectacle that also manages to poke some fun at how grandiose MGM pictures had become. --David Horiuchi "
Date: Thursday, August 25th Time: 8:00pm Venue: Rumsey Playfield, Central Park (East 72nd Street off Fifth Avenue) Cost: Free
Join Time's Up, the organizer's of Critical Mass, tonight for a free screening of We Are Traffic. This Critical Mass documentary, directed by Ted White, "chronicles the first seven years of Critical Mass, one of the most spirited and dynamic social/political developments of the apathetic 90s. In over 400 cities, Critical Mass has become a monthly ritual of reclaiming the streets by cyclists riding en masse." White's other documentary, Scorcher which is "a look at bike culture and bike lifestyles around the world with inspiring scenes of bike use filmed in China, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the U.S." will be aired afterwards
Date: Thursday, August 25th Time: 8:00 PM Venue: TIME'S UP! Space, (49 E. Houston St. between Mott and Mulberry) Cost: Free
New Mind Space which has brought given us all sorts of child like fun in past has set up a game of Manhunt today down on Wall Street. Kid games in very grown up area seems like a great idea to me. "The totally regressive game of hide and seek with a run-like-mad urban flair. We invite you to join us on Wall Street, to run among cobblestones, winding paths and echoes of the original Dutch colony of New Amsterdam. Hide behind pillars and sprint down brick alleyways, evading capitalists among skyscrapers for a night of summer joy. We will be meeting on the SE corner of Wall Street & Broadway at 9:00 PM on Thursday, August 25th... This is manhunt with a twist: traders exchange fake money with each other as players are tagged and the investor with the most cash at the end of the game wins. The streets are your playground!" Check out the full set of rules here. Oh and they do mean business, this game happens rain or shine!
Date: Thursday, August 25th Time: 9pm Location: Wall Street and Broadway on the SE corner Cost: Free
Check out Heavy's Peach Party over at one of our favoirte venues the Frying Pan. On the line tonight are performances by Kid Koala, Tes, DJ Raedawn, Ted Shred, DJ Elle, DJ Duane, DJ Centiped of Mophono. And get your free drink on from 9 'til 11.
[This list for the Absolute Peach party is at capacity and the party has been closed. If anyone has a +1 or a name on the list they are not using, holler at your boy cuz I slack on all this stuff. - Pb.]
In association with thedelimagazine.com, celebrate the launch of the 24/7 NYC MP3 Channels. Featuring: DJ Spencer Product (NYC), DJ C Town (Beauty Bar, LA), DJ Paulie (Addvice, NYC), Dirty Jean (The Crucial Get Down). Free Sparks from 10pm-11pm.
Date: Thursday August 25th Time: 10pm-4am Venue: Beauty Bar (231 East 14th St btwn 2/3 Aves) Cost: Free
The Roundtable Ensemble invites you to a series of live theater readings where professional actors will read both time-honored and modern plays. Tonight's reading features "Educating Rita" by Willy Russell. A touching and wildly funny play which charts the changing relationship between a professor and his student, teaching us all a lesson about life's weaknesses and heartaches. Staged reading directed by Joshua Weiss for The Roundtable Ensemble.
Date: Friday, August 26th Time: 12:00pm Venue: The Educational Alliance (344 East 14th Street) Cost: Free
Celebrating the spirit of the renowned poet, founding-member of the Beats, champion of human and civil rights, neighborhood hero, teacher and spiritual seeker.
6-7: Hip hop poets of the LES led by Celina Glenn, Third Party, Sixth Sense, Baba, and youth poets from Urban Word.
7-8: “Howl Hour!” A three-part invention by artists who embody various aspects of Ginsberg’s eclectic oeuvre will perform a special tribute to “Howl” on its 50th Anniversary. Part 1 “Howl in Many Languages” – Edwin Torres conducts readers, creating a new age international intelligent babble of Howl.
8-9: The Lower East Side All-Stars with John Giorno, Taylor Meade, Steve Ben Israel, Steve Cannon and featuring the Last Poets and very special guest Steve Van Zandt!
Date: Friday: August 26th Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Venue: Tompkins Square Park Cost: Free
Benin-born, Paris-based “African funk diva of world music," Angelique Kidjo singing a blend of Benin indigenous music and influences from samba, zouk, American R&B, jazz, and Caribbean pop, has pioneered a “music-without- borders” style that brings audiences to their feet to cheer and dance. She has collaborated with major international artists throughout her career, including Gilberto Gil and Santana. Part of the "Out of Doors" festival.
Date: Friday, August 26th Time: 8:00 PM Venue: Lincoln Center, outdoors (132 W 65th St) Cost: Free
This event has all of my favorite musical keywords in it like dub, sub-base, echo, and skyscraper. Okay, skyscraper is not in there but its my favorite word. Lets see if the local boys can hold it down with DubWar tonight (which is, as far as I can tell, the only dubstep party in NYC) "What is dubstep??? For the uninitiated, dubstep has its roots in dubwise UK garage, but the fast-evolving sound has morphed deeper and deeper into dread territory recently. Combining elements of drum n bass, grime, dub, dancehall, and techno, dubstep has been making waves this year following the seminal "Grime" compilations on Aphex Twin's Rephlex label, as well as the forward-thinking productions of artists like the Digital Mystikz, Loefah, Kode 9 and Skream. Uncompromising sub-bass, spaced out dub echoes, and twisted dancehall riddims combine to make dubstep the music of choice for the future-minded." Still unsure... grab a sound bite here.
Date: Friday, August 26th Time: 10:00pm Venue:Bar Sputnik (262 Taaffe Place between DeKalb & Willoughby, Fort Greene - G train to Classon) Cost: Free
11:00 AM HOWL! Jr. : Innovative programs that kids and families of all ages will enjoy.
ARTERIES : Curated by James Romberger and Marguerite Van Cook, will stretch your imagination as you pass through the strange and fun worlds of interactive art at various to be determined spots in the Park.
ART AROUND THE PARK: A live-action event featuring over 140 artists from the East Village. Artists Alliance hosts the kiddie korner at 10th Street and Avenue A.
11:30 AM
THE PANTHEON PROCESSIONAL: Join Rosario Dawson in costume and march to the beat of the Hungry March Band and the Lower Eastside Girls Club's drum corps, while being led by our "Grand Marsha", the Warhol superstar, Taylor Mead!
12:00 PM HOWL! Street Festival: Hundreds of local artisans and food vendors showcase their unique wares at a street fair done the HOWL!
LIFE DRAWING: Semi-Nude Drawing from Life presented by the Artists Alliance.
EAST VILLAGE COMMUNITY COALITION KID’S SLAM: Reverend Billy hosts this open talent pageant for neighborhood kids!
NYC PUPPET MOBILE: Preforming Sleeping Beauty in Central Park
2:00 PM
WAY THE F**k OFF BROADWAY: Uncle Jimmy's Dirty Basement host HOWL!'s signature performance art showcase, with Penny Arcade and Chris Rael, Taylor Mead, Julie Atlas Muz, Taylor Mac, Phoebe Legere, The O'Debra Twins, Jennifer Blowdryer, Jo Boobs, Neil Medlin, David Leslie, and DADAnewyork.
3:00 PM
VIVA CHARAS! : Charas/El Bohio presents a hot afternoon program of Latin song, music, and dance. Hosted by Luis Guzman and Chino Garcia with Willie Vellegas & Entre Amigos featuring El Rey del Cuatro and Yomo Toro; Aurora & Zon del Barrio; Cemi-ya Dance Ensemble & Daso.
5:00 PM WIGSTOCK: Get ready for action-packed, wig-tossing, nail-waving, girdle-busting, support hose-stretching, off-beat entertainment! It’s the world’s most legendary drag-centric (& retarded) extravaganza!
"Hey guys! I need to go over to Williamsburg but I'm not really in a hurry."
"Why don't you take the canoe?"
"Canoe?"
"Yes, the canoe..."
The Tide and Current Taxi is a project that Marie Lorenz is working
on from today until the second of Sept. She’s blocked out this week
to transport people from place to place along the Hudson and East
Rivers in a canoe that she made herself. If you’re interested in a
ride, just email her your departure point, destination, and the time
you need to get to where you want to go. She’ll figure out how long
it’s going to take based on charts of tides and currents and then get
back to you to let you know when she can pick you up. This sounds
crazy.
"I think I will go for a ride in a canoe. I think I will call Marie."
Date: Aug. 27-Sept. 2 Time: Anytime Venue: East River - Hudson River Cost: Depends
An annual outdoors jazz concert (rain or shine) that takes place on the lawn of the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion located at 65 Jumel Terrace between St. Nicholas and Edgecombe Avenues and West 160-162 Streets. Seating is available.
Date: Saturday, August 27th Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm Venue: Morris-Jumel Mansion (65 Jumel Terrace between 160 and 162nd) Cost: Free
"A special book signing for Spiral-Bound with creator Aaron Renier will be held at Giant Robot New York from 3 to 7PM on Saturday, August 27th, 2005. Giant Robot invites guests to take part in a collaborative comic strip drawing along-side Aaron Renier.
Aaron Renier got his start making comics for his high school newspaper in Green Bay, Wisconsin. After studying art in New York and Milwaukee, Aaron moved to Portland and immersed himself in the indie comics scene, polishing his intricate, narrative style. Since then, he has contributed to anthologies for Dark Horse Comics and Top Shelf Productions, as well as publishing his own line of mini-comics. Fresh from this summers reknown Comic-Con in San Diego, Aaron launched his first major title Spiral-Bound- an all-ages adventure story of self-discovery filled with a cast of endearing, personified animal characters." [swiped from Giant Robot NY]
Date: Saturday, August 27th Time: 3-7pm. Venue: Giant Robot New York (437 East 9th St btwn 1st Ave. & Ave. A) Cost: Free
In a twist on one of New York City’s favorite summer traditions, the Thriftshop Theatre Workshop, directed by Nina Pinchin, will perform abridged and condensed versions of Twelfth Night and Hamlet at the Tobacco Warehouse in Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park. Twelfth Night will be performed in vaudevillian style, complete with magic tricks, music and puppetry. Hamlet will be interpreted in the context of a New York prohibition era crime family using Kevin Connell’s new concise and accessible adaptation.
Date: Aug. 27,28 Sept. 3,4 Time: 3pm (Twelfth) 5pm (Hamlet) Venue: Empire Fulton Ferry State Park Cost: Free
Howl, the East VillageAarts Fest, presents Wigstock, the world's most legendary, drag-centric extravaganza! Get ready for two full hours of action-packed, wig-tossing, nail-waving, girdle-busting, support hose-streatching, off-beat entertainment! [swiped from Wigstock]
Date: Saturday, August 27th Time: 5-7pm Venue: Tompkins Square Park Cost: Free
Collision Machine is D&S Knitwear, 6 member art collective that live and work out in Bushwick. Every other month they open their doors for an art/party extravaganza. Tonight performances begin at six and include roof deck party, a reading, modern dance, tango, acoustic performances, and new paint/video works.
Date: Saturday, August 11th Time: 6:00pm Venue: D&S (97 Wyckoff Avenue, second floor, at Hart... L to DeKalb) Cost: Free ($10 open bar)
Its a St. Marks Church invastion with food, info, open mike, live performance, and more. A cast of characters will amuse and entertain all night. Also on hand will be the Veggie Oil Bio Bus, a massive graffiti expo, spoken word, break dancing, with DJ Crosby and Charlie "Wild Style" Ahearn and the Hip Hop 4 Ever Crew. Worth a wander through if you are in the area tonight
Date: Saturday, August 27th Venue: Saint Mark's Church (2nd Avenue and 10th Street) Time: 9pm - 1am Cost: Free (donations accepted)
Honestly, I think the best thing to do for this one, is to let C.O.B.R.A. speak for itself here...
"COBRA (Carts Of Brooklyn Racing Association) is hosting a special
dance party for everyone who loves to shake booty, drink beer, race
shopping carts, or come up with diabolical schemes. Funk, soul, and
hip-hop will be spun by Rench. August COBRA birthdays will be
celebrated with cake. Pictures of COBRA’s amazing performance in the
January 2005 Idiotarod, which won us best sabotage will be shown.
Stories of cunning, bravery, and trickery will be told. First chance
to sign up to be a COBRA member in next years race.
What is COBRA? The Carts of Brooklyn Racing Association is an
infamous league of builders, runners, and saboteurs in the annual
Idiotarod shopping cart race from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Everyone is
invited to join COBRA and participate in the funnest and most
diabolical shopping cart racing team in all five boroughs."
And in case you are feeling left out, they will have Idiotarod sign up sheets at the party!
Date: Saturday, August 27th Time: 10pm Location:Freddy's Backroom, 485 Dean Street, Brooklyn Cost: Free
11:00 AM HOWL! Jr. : Innovative programs that kids and families of all ages all enjoy.
ARTERIES : Curated by James Romberger and Marguerite Van Cook, will stretch your imagination as you pass through the strange and fun worlds of interactive art at various to be determined spots in the Park.
ART AROUND THE PARK: A live-action event featuring over 140 artists from the East Village. Artists Alliance hosts the kiddie korner at 10th Street and Avenue A.
12:00 PM HOWL! Street Festival...
Matsuri: Japanese Festival A resurrection of the early 1990's fair will also be a special part of the day.
FRINGE NY @ HOWL!: Suitcase Players' Miller vs. Williams: Summer Smackdown Tour 2005. Get ready to rumble! Two teams take to the ring to pit two American theatre heavyweights in a fight to the finish.
STREET PERFORMANCE: Live acoustic music and dance from around the world will be presented throughout the day.
LIFE DRAWING: Semi-Nude Drawing from Life HOWL! Jr. Kiddie Disco: Join the 14th Street Y in your funkiest disco threads for an afternoon of grooving, disco dancing, discotizing and more!!
1:00 PM
EAST VILLAGE MEETS BUTOH: Avenue A between 7th and 10th Street & Tompkins Square Park
2:00
NYC PUPPET MOBILE: Preforms Sleeping Beauty in Central Park
3:00 PM
BLUEGRASS BALL: Bigger and better in 2005, the Bluegrass Ball moves this year from La Plaza Cultural to Tompkins Square Park. Laura Cantrell, headlines a fantastic line-up including the Reckon So, Y’all Stars, Cobble Hillbillies, and the John Herald Tribute Band. CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL: The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, presented by the City Parks Foundation, assembles some of the finest
musicians in the world who reflect Parker's musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential artist who lived and worked in our own East Village. A stellar lineup includes Gerri Allen, Odean Pop Saxophone Choir, John Hicks featuring David "Fathead" Newman and the Cindy Blackman Quartet.
Looking for some free Pakistani performances? You should definitely check out the Pakistan Independence Day parade (and festival!)today. Not only will you be regaled by this enormous display of Pakistani culture, you'll be swaying to the middle eastern music and impressed by the meeting of traditional and contemporary Pakistani heritage.
Date: August 28 Time: 1-6 pm Venue: Madison Ave from 41st St to 23rd St Cost: Free
Two things I could not like more. They tell me it is impossible to reproduce the taste of authentic BBQ in a NYC kitchen due to the health regulations. And while some come close (my personal favorite is Dinosaur BBQ but thats another conversation) nothing really matches. So when someone throws a local outdoor feast-ival, I am totally there. This afternoon, the local restaurants sell their specialties while bands perform a blues backdrop. There will even be fireworks near the end! A good way to enjoy the lazy days of summer.
Date: Sunday, August 28th
Time: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Pier 54 (14th street and hudson river)
Cost: Free
Um, so most times when you go to garage sales you see trinkets left over from last century and maybe a couple old people. The Tank garage sale will indeed have weird left over trinkets, but there will also be a Naughty Lemonade Stand and Surprise Bake Sale plus live music and comedians. All the junk will go for between $.25 and $25.
Date: Sunday, August 28th Time: 2pm - 6pm Location: The Tank, 208 West 37th Cost: Free
In a twist on one of New York City’s favorite summer traditions, the Thriftshop Theatre Workshop, directed by Nina Pinchin, will perform abridged and condensed versions of Twelfth Night and Hamlet at the Tobacco Warehouse in Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park. Twelfth Night will be performed in vaudevillian style, complete with magic tricks, music and puppetry. Hamlet will be interpreted in the context of a New York prohibition era crime family using Kevin Connell’s new concise and accessible adaptation.
Date: Aug. 28 Sept. 3,4 Time: 3pm (Twelfth) 5pm (Hamlet) Venue: Empire Fulton Ferry State Park Cost: Free
This is the last Sunday to checkout Float at the Socrates... "Socrates Sculpture Park is pleased to announce the 2005 edition of Float, a biennial series taking place in the Park on Saturdays and Sundays in August. Launched in 2003, the series was first organized in response to Socrates Sculpture Park's location on the East River waterfront. This year, Float continues to address the environment of the Park, enabling participating artists to test the limits of performative and site-specific practice through a variety of media and formats. Float presents a new selection of temporary artworks that will be installed, performed, activated, and screened throughout the Park on weekends." Check the site for more info.
Date: Sunday, August 27th Time: 3:00pm - 9:00pm Venue:Socrates Sculpture Park (LIC) Cost: Free
Get up early with the tourists and watch Avril Lavigne perform in Bryant park for Good Morning America. Performance is 7-9 but we suggest you get their early.
Date: Friday, August 26th
Time: 7:00am - 9:00am
Venue: Bryant Park, Upper Terrace (42nd and 5th)
Cost: Free
Be your own emcee tonight at Rothko for Hip Hop Karaoke night.
This solid D&B scene opens it's doors to the one's that think
they should be on a mic everytime they see one.
Date: Monday August 29 Time: 8pm Venue: Rothko (116 Suffolk st at Rivington st) Cost: Free
While most of the "cool kids" are out at Magic in Vegas or down in Miami for the VMAs, there are still a bunch of us here who want to party. Swing by Sway for the Retail Mafia weekly featuring FreeNYC favorite, DJ Ayres (we saw him a couple weeks back at the Roll Deep show) and Ted Shred. Plus free beer from 10 'til 11:30. Yay Monday!
Date: Monday, August 29th Time: 10pm - 4am Location: Sway, 305 Spring Street Cost: Free
Burlesque at Gallapagos! World Famous Bob
is a Galapagos favorite. She's sexy, funny, and
articulate. Plus, her breasts were voted Best in
New York by The Village Voice. She hosts an
evening of some of NYC's best burlesque talents.
The band 30 Seconds To Mars releases their album, A Beautiful Lie, today. In honor of their new disc the boys will be signing and preforming at Virgin. And listen up ladies, for all of you going just to see band member Jared Leto, I called dibs on him way back in the day when he was still playing Jordan Catalano on My So-Called Life.So hands off!
Date: Tuesday, August 30th Time: 5:30pm Location: Virgin Mega Store, Union Square and 14th St. Cost: Free
Tired of wasting away your nights by drinking in NYC bars? Here, try this. You'll still be drinking but at least you wont be wasting away. Tonight at Doc watsons "'Political newbies, seasoned activists, local politicians' staffers and anyone else interested in both politics and alcohol gather informally to discuss issues and enlighten one another's spirits."
Date: Tuesday, August 30th Time: 6:30pm Location: Doc Watsons, 1490 Second Ave Cost: Free
Head over to the West side and stop at Partage tonight for a free wine tasting where one of their "Wine Gurus takes you on a tasting journey through some of his favorites."
Date: Tuesday, August 30th Time: 7pm Location: Partage, 92 7th Ave Cost: Free but you MUST make a RESERVATION
If you like 30 Seconds To Mars and open bars, well then tonight is your night. Otherwise, just pretend you like 30 Seconds To Mars so you can go to their after party at Table 50 and drink for free. Plus after a few complimentary vodka drinks maybe you will have the balls to hit on your host for the evening, Jared Leto. Music provided by DJ Mishapes and Brent Bolthouse.
Date: Tuesday, August 30th Time: 10pm - 2am Location: Table 50, 643 Broadway Cost: Free but you must call 323.525.2461 to RSVP
So this little rock club place you may have heard of, I think it's called CBGB's or something, is in danger of having to close down. Today in Washinton Square Park, CBGS's sets up camp for a lil benefit show featuring The Chesterfield Kings, Bouncing Souls, Blondie, Institute, and The Charm.
Date: Wednesday, August 31st Time: 3pm - 7pm Location: Washington Square Cost: Suggested donation of $5
Tonight at Wooster Arts Space check out the opening for Brooklyn Shakers, a group show of paintings and photographs featuring work by Jaishri Abichandani, Eric Ayotte, Lisa di Donato, Jon Elliott, Gwenessa Lam, Tod Seelie and curated by Kathleen Smith.
Date: Wednesday, August 31st Time: 6pm - 8pm Location: Wooster Arts Space, 147 Wooster Cost: Free
Come to Socrates Sculpture Park and sample regional cuisine from neighborhood restaurants, picnic on the grass as the sun sets over the city, enjoy performances by local musicians and dancers and, as the sky darkens, see exceptional international films on a large format screen - all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. Tonight, see Zorba the Greek, from Greece and Take Care of My Cat. A double grand season finale movie night!!! (Three exclamation points.)Zorba the Greek, irected by Michael Cacoyannis. With Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Pappas. In his definitive performance, Quinn plays the earthy, larger-than-life peasant Zorba. Take Care of My Cat, directed by Jae-eun Jeong. The vitality of contemporary South Korean cinema is shown in this coming-of-age film about five young women in the port city of Inchon navigating the hazards of young adulthood.
Arrive early Korean dance by Song Hee Lee Dance Company at 6:30 and Greek music by Mikrokosmos at 7:00. (swiped from Socrates Sculpture Park)
Date: August 24th Time: Sunset, although pre-screening performances begin at 6:30. Venue: Socrates Sculpture Park, L.I.C (directions) Cost: Free
In case for some reason you don't know. J-Live is crazy talented MC at the forefront of the indpendent hip hop scene. His new album, The Hear After, was released yesterday, not to mention it was recorded in Philly! (Philly reprsent! Sorry, I just can't help it...) Check him out at his signing and preformance at Virgin today.
Date: Wednesday, August 31st Time: 6:30pm Location: Virgin Mega Store, Union Sqare and 14th St. Cost: Free
In an effort to expand literary communities, Oakland-based literary magazine "Watchword" will be visiting NYC and has teamed up with two extraordinary local magazines "Pindeldyboz" and "6x6". Local writers Matvei Yankelevich, Ada Limon and Douglas Light will present their writing, music and general reverie! [swiped from Bluestockings]
Date: Wednesday August 31th Time: 7pm Venue: Bluestockings
172 Allen Street, F to 2nd Ave. Cost: free
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