Date: Monday, October 1st Time: 6:00pm Location: CUNY TV Studios (365 5th Ave, bet 34th and 35th St, Suite 1400) Cost: Free
"How does a film about Catholic clergy abuse not descend into depression? It helps when the victim doesn’t act like one but uses his own intellect and humor to fight back. Unlike any other look at this topic, “Hand of God” is a poetic and provocative tale of one survivor and his family. Beyond the headlines, statistics and ecclesiastical spin, filmmaker Joseph Cultrera grounds the story of his brother Paul in the details of their Sicilian-American Catholic upbringing in Salem, Massachusetts. From baptism to abuse; silence to dialogue; resignation to action, the film follows one person’s internal and external journey from potential priest to scathing critic." Post-screening discussion with the director led by James T. Fisher, Fordham University.
Date: Monday, October 1st Time: 7:00pm Location: Strand Book Store (828 Broadway at 12th St) Cost: Free
From 1971 to 1979, Francesco Clemente traversed a decade-long artistic passage through drawings, altered photographs, and conceptual works. Francesco Clemente: Works 1971–1979 is the compilation of a decade’s work inspired by his time in Delhi, Madras, Srinagar, and Rome. Evident in this survey is the investiture of Clemente’s surrealist notions and psychological investigations. It is preemptive global citizenship incarnate, and a look at the beginnings of a masterful career. Poet, art critic, translator, editor and curator, Vincent Katz, will introduce Clemente and discuss his work during a wine reception in Clemente's honor. Clemente will sign copies of his book.
Date: Monday, October 1st Time: 7:30pm Location: Angel Orensanz Foundation (172 Norfolk St South of Houston) Cost: Free (limited seating)
Three actors embody all eleven characters in an antic tour de force, a commedia dell’arte flecked rendition of Shakespeare’s The Tempest... "The remarkable production of The Tempest which forms the occasion for this pair of evenings grew out of an intensive three-week workshop this past summer, when three professional actors (all veterans of the NYU Tisch School’s graduate program), a director and other members of the creative team (also all Tisch veterans) all convened at NYU’s Italian campus in Florence, the Villa La Pietra. Settling on Shakespeare’s magisterial late play, the collaborators decided to revision it in the manner of a sort of primordial Commedia dell’arte travelling troupe, with the three actors taking on all eleven of the parts. Originally intended for a single night’s performance in the fragrant Limonaia of the Villa La Pietra, the production proved just too much of a good thing, and it was decided to bring the troop back to New York for this special reprise in the legendarily atmospheric surround of the Angel Orensanz Foundation (originally New York City’s very first synagogue)."
Date: Tuesday, October 2nd Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Burton Store (106 Spring St) Cost: Free
Lowes already has its Christmas decorations up for sale so maybe its not too early to think about the upcoming snowboarding season. Get psyched for the first frost this afternoon as those top-of-their-game riders from Team Burton stop by the store for an autograph session. They'll also be screening the latest Burton vid, "Thanks in Advance" which is sure to include sweeping helicopter shots of 3ft. deep back country riding. All Ages
Date: Thursday, October 2nd Time: 9:00pm Location: The Professor's Loft (219 2nd Ave. @ 14th Street, NYC) Cost: Free Open Bar: Boddingtons, 9-11, Bulldog Gin and Yellowglen Champagne 12 - 1
The All England Club is back tonight to please all you NYC Oasis fans with a pre-release listening of their newest, Dig Out Your Soul. Need more encourgement? "From 9-10pm there will be complimentary Boddington's, and from 12-1am we'll have complimentary Bulldog Gin and Yellowglen Champagne cocktails to keep the festive mood going, and we'll even provide the tea sandwiches." Plus, Oasis giveaways all night. 21+
Date: Tuesday, October 2nd Time: 9:00pm Location: Canal Room (285 W. Broadway) Cost: Free with RSVP
I last wrote aboutAu Revoir Simone as sort of an obligatory posting back in August when they played the seaport. I knew nothing of their all-female-all-keyboard-all-the-time styling ack then but have since bought a CD (yes bought, and yes, a CD), and its been on heavy rotation in my studio ever since. Its heart felt, slightly candy coated, synth pop all day long but the girls pull it off with flying colours and with lyrics like "you make me want to measure stars in the back yard with a calculator and a ruler baby / I found a letter that discribes how the moonlight will lead me to a distant place that you will be" how can you go wrong. The crew over at Going.com do a solid today by setting the girls up at a free show so make sure you RSVP.
Date: Tuesday, October 2nd - Oct 4th Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm Location: 264 West 40th St., 14th fl. (btw. 7th and 8th Ave) Cost: Free entry
Now here's one that makes me wish I still worked in Manhattan. Fine haberdasher Robert Graham creates some of the finest detailed clothing for men and women. Combining rich colors and fabrics with tradional styling, his designs are a perfect way to bridge that gap between your personal wardrobe that you love but is to flashy for work and the boring standard issue shirt and pants that make you look like a Wall Street wanna be. Prices are getting slashed something crazy like 70% today and men's shirts are makred down from $200 to $40 or 3 for $100. For the ladies, tops are equally reduced and you can even grab a constructed jacked for as little as $70. Fix up for the fall, this one is not to be missed.
Date: Wednesday, October 3rd Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Winter Garden,, World Financial Center (220 Vesey St) Cost: Free
Cheese purveyor Emmi celebrates Cheese, Switzerland and, well, more cheese today as they melt down 1500 pounds of Gruyere to make the world's largest fondue. There plenty of dipping for everyone (mysophobes beware) as well as yodeling and a traditional serenade of Swiss Alphorns... mmmm cheese.
Date: Wednesday, October 3rd Time: 8:00pm Location: Union Hall (702 Union St., P'Slope) Cost: Free
You know some Wednesday nights I sit home and watch America's Next Top Model. And other Wedensday nights I go to Union Hall and discuss hot topics in science! Turn on your Bunsen Burners 'cause tonight's Super Science Club is "A Cataclysmic Evening: [of] Super-volcanoes and Killer Asteroids." Geologist and NASA researcher Michael Rampino lectures on Mass Extinctions and the History of Life as chronicled in the fossil record, the history of life is marked by violent and devastating episodes. He asks: Why was 95 percent of ocean life wiped out 250 million years ago? Was human evolution influenced by the eruption of a super-volcano? Who benefits from mass extinctions? (Answer: Not dinosaurs.) And don’t forget to sample the Secret Science Club’s Shock-tail of the Night: the explosive Magmarita.
Happy Hump Day everyone! What better way to celebrate than a mid week party at Happy Ending. DJs Willy Joy, Pow Wow, Cousin Cole and Rezound keep you dancing all night. And a 2-for-1 drink special from 11 to 12 keep your tab low and your buzz high.
Date: Thursday, October 4th - Oct. 5th Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm Location: 263 W. 38th St Cost: Free entry
I'm a guy, you're a girl. You like Betsey Johnson and I like when girls wear Betsey Johnson. Your also broke else you would not be reading this website so get your fun time party dress style on the cheap today with 80% BJ's fine wares.
Date: Thursday, October 4th Time: 10:00pm Location: Hiro (371 W 16th St) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Lucky Beer, 10-11
I'm pretty sure that when DJ Are Not Rockstars started, DJ's were not rockstars. But times have changed and these party rockers are now at celebrity status (at least in 4 of 5 cities around the country, the rest of the country is all like "WTFBD?" Anyway, I propose a new motto... Rockstars are not DJs. Lets leave the mixing to the mixers and the guitar playing to the guitarists... yeah? If I see one more "DJ Set" where some cool for a minute musician gets up and rocks his iPod I am serious going to puke up all my free well vodka drinks.
Diatribe aside, one man who could seriously cross the boundries is James Ford of Samian Mobile Disco who was supposed to spin tonight. But thanks to the aggressive nature of The Arctic Monkeys, James now has a broken collar and can not DJ (soccer playing accident, no drunken barfight story here). So, Kele from Bloc Party is picking up the duty to try and prove my new mantra otherwise tonight has he drops - most likely - dance rock electro beats and hipster jams. Let me know if he hold it down will ya? Also on the bill, and getting overshadowed due to their local status and lack of a national stadium tour, is The Glass. This live music project of DJ Dominique and DJ Wool exemplifies the grittier NYC take on live electro. Tonight is there release party so go out and support your hometown heroes!
Date: First Thursday of the month Time: 10:00pm Location: Supreme Trading (213 N 8th St, W'Burg) Cost: Free
Now that fall is 85º (WTF) and the bars have all canned their AC for the winter, its only appropriate the DJ Complex and Rev McFly will host the Sticky Party tonight. hip-hop centric dance floor bangers all night on a soundsystem that probably can't hold up to the records but theres an open bar and pool table and an outdoor smoking area. Go get drunk for free and then wander over to union pool where the outdoor will be teeming with underage drunken hipsters looking to makeout. RSVP for a chance to win a shirt. 21+
Date: Friday, October 5th – Sunday, October 7th Time: Fri 5:30pm – 9:00pm, Sat 8:00am – 8:00pm, Sun Division II Championship 10:00am and Division III Championship 11:30am Location: Draddy Gymnasium, Manhattan College (4513 Manhattan College Parkway), Horace Mann High School (231 West 246th St., only Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm) Cost: Free
"The Mayor’s Cup Wheelchair Basketball Tournament has quickly become the largest wheelchair basketball event of its kind in the Northeast, making it among the premiere events on the National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s (NWBA) national calendar. This year’s tournament, which is composed of two separate Division II & III competitions, will feature an impressive 13-team field from around the world that will include the 2006 NWBA Division III National Champion CRS Hot Wheels, the Division II National Champion Dallas Mavericks and Ghana’s Greater Accra Regional Team."
Date: Friday, October 5th Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Whitney Museum of American Art (at 75th Street
Lower Gallery) Cost: Free with pay-what-you-wish admission
"Based on the legendary series that took place in the Whitney’s galleries from the late-1960’s through the 1980’s, the Composers’ Showcase series presents evenings dedicated to composers of extraordinary vision and individuality." Tonights installment features John Hollenbeck "a composer and percussionist who defies easy categorization, will lead several ensembles in a varied portrait of his work. Whitney Live, the Whitney Museum's performance series, features a range of sensibilities and reflects the Whitney's commitment to American art past and present. Performers present new trends, reinterpret American traditions, and resonate with the Whitney's exhibitions and permanent collection."
Date: Friday, October 5th Time: 10:00pm Location: Moomia (157 Lafayette st. btw Grand and Howard) Cost: Free
Happy Friday people! How about a New York F*ckin City party to start it off right. Tonight is the Mighty Healthy and King Stampede Fall Release Party with music from Rob Swift, DJ Soul, DJ Gravy, Teddy King, Pete Leonard, Rok 1 and IXL. Two rooms of music and giveaways all night long, not a bad way to kick off the weekend.
Date: Friday, October 5th – Sunday, October 7th Time: Fri 5:30pm – 9:00pm, Sat 8:00am – 8:00pm, Sun Division II Championship 10:00am and Division III Championship 11:30am Location: Draddy Gymnasium, Manhattan College (4513 Manhattan College Parkway), Horace Mann High School (231 West 246th St., only Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm)
"The Mayor’s Cup Wheelchair Basketball Tournament has quickly become the largest wheelchair basketball event of its kind in the Northeast, making it among the premiere events on the National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s (NWBA) national calendar. This year’s tournament, which is composed of two separate Division II & III competitions, will feature an impressive 13-team field from around the world that will include the 2006 NWBA Division III National Champion CRS Hot Wheels, the Division II National Champion Dallas Mavericks and Ghana’s Greater Accra Regional Team."
Date: Saturday October 6th Time: Weekdays 10:00am–7:00pm, Weekends 11:00am–7:00pm Location: The powerHouse Arena (37 Main Street at Water Street, Dumbo) Cost: Free
In conjunction with the Vh1 Honors Weekend, powerHouse Arenea is opening two new exhibits from Jamal Shabazz and Leonard Freed. "At age nine, Jamel Shabazz was introduced to photography by his father, who kept a signed copy of Leonard Freed’s Black in White America on the family’s coffee table. Intrigued by Freed’s provocative images of both Southern and urban life, Shabazz knew then it was his calling to document his community and the people who gave it life." See works from both artists today through November 11th.
Date: Saturday October 6th and Sunday, October 7th Time: Saturday 12:00pm -7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm Location: The powerHouse Arena (37 Main Street at Water Street, Dumbo) Cost: Free
The powerHouse Arena is invites you to the VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend 2007. In honor of the Honors, powerHouse has arranged a weekend full of events, activities, readings and signings. They have a jam packed line up of hip-hop related artist talks, slide shows, and book signings taking place exclusive at the Arena in conjunction with the opening of exhibitions by Jamel Shabazz and Leonard Freed, in conjunction with Wild Style's 25th Anniversary Celebration. The full schedule and descriptions of each event here!
Date: Saturday, October 6th Time: 1:00pm - 9:00pm Location: The Yard (388-400 Carroll Street btw Bond & Nevins, Gowanus, Bk) Cost: Free
Party for the People is a celebration of community empowerment designed to build community awareness and engagement. "Free to the public, this Brooklyn-based event will feature workshops covering various modes of community participation as well as performances by socially active musicians and spoken-word artists. Prominent activists and local community leaders will give presentations on different elements of social involvement. Throughout the evening, a wide range of Brooklyn-based community service and activist organizations will maintain involvement opportunity displays." See below for full list of speakers and performers.
Participants will include featured speaker New York City Councilman Charles Barron, performers such as M-1 of Dead Prez, Hassan Salaam, Stephanie McKay, Judah Tribe, Mental Notes, the Readnex Poetry Squad, Blitz the Ambassador, American Hero, and Head-Roc. Organizations such as Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, Brooklyn For Peace (formerly Brooklyn Parents for Peace), the Red Tent Women's Project, Brooklyn YWCA, Idealist.org, Innocence Stolen Innocent Still Foundation, Trees Not Trash, Center for Anti-Violence Education, and the Dialogue Project.
Tonight spend the night out in Williamsburg for the release website launch party for the streetwear brand Yours Truly. DJs Winter, Betty Boom, Miss World and Blu88 provide electro breaks and booty bass party goodness. $3 beers from 9 to 11. Chilled out lounge in front, airy courtyard with BBQ in back.
In case you haven't noticed, I like to shop. However, given the fact that I am always working, shopping online is a big hobby of mine. Therefore, I am excited to tell you about The Shinny Squirrel, an online boutique featuring art, clothing jewelry and housewares. Tonight is their launch party at Supreme Trading, featuring soul music all night long as well as "fantastic picnic inspired desserts and savory appetizers."
Date: Saturday, October 6th Time: 11:00pm Location: Rose Lounge (345 Grand St. bwn. Havemeyer and Marcy) Cost: Free before Midnight, $3 after
Wow, I can't believe it's Trouble & Bass XIII already, that is a lot of trouble and a ton of bass! Tonight check out the sounds of Drop The Lime, Star Eyes, Zak Shadetek and The Captain. It's only free before midnight so don't show up too fashionably late.
Date: Friday, October 5th – Sunday, October 7th Time: Fri 5:30pm – 9:00pm, Sat 8:00am – 8:00pm, Sun Division II Championship 10:00am and Division III Championship 11:30am Location: Draddy Gymnasium, Manhattan College (4513 Manhattan College Parkway), Horace Mann High School (231 West 246th St., only Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm)
"The Mayor’s Cup Wheelchair Basketball Tournament has quickly become the largest wheelchair basketball event of its kind in the Northeast, making it among the premiere events on the National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s (NWBA) national calendar. This year’s tournament, which is composed of two separate Division II & III competitions, will feature an impressive 13-team field from around the world that will include the 2006 NWBA Division III National Champion CRS Hot Wheels, the Division II National Champion Dallas Mavericks and Ghana’s Greater Accra Regional Team."
Date: Saturday October 6th and Sunday, October 7th Time: Saturday 12:00pm -7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm Location: The powerHouse Arena (37 Main Street at Water Street, Dumbo) Cost: Free
The powerHouse Arena is invites you to the VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend 2007. In honor of the Honors, powerHouse has arranged a weekend full of events, activities, readings and signings. They have a jam packed line up of hip-hop related artist talks, slide shows, and book signings taking place exclusive at the Arena in conjunction with the opening of exhibitions by Jamel Shabazz and Leonard Freed, in conjunction with Wild Style's 25th Anniversary Celebration. The full schedule and descriptions of each event here!
Date: Saturday, October 6th and Sunday, October 7th Time: various times Location: various locations in all boroughs Cost: Free
"Openhousenewyork weekend, America's largest architect and design event, opens doors throughout New York City each October. The 5th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend will be held October 6 & 7. Mark your calendars to discover new neighborhoods, explore with friends and family, and experience NYC's architecture and design in all five boroughs through special talks, tours, performances and family-friendly workshops - all free of charge! [...] Click here to learn more about the 350 exciting sites and programs participating in the 5th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend."
Date: Monday, October 8th Time: 11:30am - 3:00pm Location: 5th Ave from 44th St to 79th St Cost: Free
Over 100 bands, floats and contingents and 35,000 marchers celebrate Columbus Day today with the annual parade down 5th Ave. "The world’s largest celebration of Italian and American heritage and culture will feature dignitaries from Italy and the U.S., folk dancers and bands from Italy, Italian-American folk groups, street entertainers, local and professional marching bands and clowns from the Big Apple Circus. A group of classic and contemporary Maserati high performance cars will drive the parade route in a display of Italian design and engineering."
Date: Monday, October 8th Time: 7:00pm Location: BB Kings (42nd St btw. 7th & 8th Ave) Cost: Free
NYC's gritty, local Evil City Film Festival wraps up tonight with an awards ceremony party, concert. On top of 13 awards being given out (that you can not win), The Giraffes play a live set and DJ Greg Poole - who used to run things with Dinesh in the world of NYC 2-step but is on the grime/dubstep tip now - spins. Plus, there ar $1 bud bottles all night so at the very least this is the cheapest place to drink in Times Square tonight. 21+
Date: Monday, October 8th Time: 8:00pm Location: Living Theatre (21 Clinton Street) Cost: Free
The Living Theatre, America’s premiere activist theatre, will present a free reading of Sweet Tooth, a new play by Obie-winning playwright Rosalyn Drexler. This wicked comedy attacks the world’s ruthless, paranoid dictators with a character who looks a little like Manuel Noriega, a little like Saddam Hussein, and a little like Père Ubu. Broad and poetic humor for smart people. Steve Capra directs.
Sure... why not... how about some free "bad mood music for bedroom people who need to get out of the house." Find out what that means tonight as Die Haifische (from vienna and tel aviv), Harmony and Pollution (brooklyn), & Black Branches (nyc) all take the stage at Williamsburg's finest pass-the-hat music venue.
Date: Tuesday, October 9th Time: 7:00pm Location: SVA Amphitheater (209 East 23rd St, 3rd Fl Cost: Free
Our post-millennial dissidence gets a shot of shot of cultural relevance today as winning author and Art in America contributing editor Carter Ratcliff considers art as a means for preserving and improving civil society at this SVA lecture. "Ratcliff will discuss how art today can sustain our various ideas of ourselves as individuals and as participants in history." All Ages.
Soundfix is like my long lost college roommate now that I have moved on from that phase of forced co-habitation in my life. Back in college and post college (I guess that puts me in post-post college?) I'd always have the please of living with people with excellent, diverse musical tastes that reached far beyond my familiar realms. I can thank these folks for introducing me to the likes of Manu Chao, Damien Jurado, Oliver Mtukudzi, Cesaria Evora and a host of other musicians far off my beaten path. Now I have Soundfix, who time and time again present me with these fantastic breaking bands with familiar sounds but unfamiliar names. Tonight is no exception as The Cave Singers play an intimate free show before their bigger performance at Mercury Lounge tomorrow. This is Lou Reed/Cowboy Junkies inspired American revival music at its finest.... heartfelt, honest, and haunted with all the possibilities ahead. Not to be missed.
Date: Tuesday, October 9th Time: 7:30pm Location: Luna Lounge (361 Metropolitan Ave, W'Burg) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Jack Daniels, 10:30 - 11:30
It's an eclectic live show with something for everyone this evening as The New York Howl, Night Kills the Day, Batorats, and Wynn Walent all take the stage as part of MEANY Fest 2007. Come early for new music and stay late for a live set from The Howl and free Jack Daniels.
Date: Tuesday, October 9th Time: 9:00pm Location: Lotus (409 W. 14th Street) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: 10:00pm - 11:00pm
The L Magazine, the publication equally dedicated to bringing you NYC event info, is hosting themselves a little party! Tonight is the First Annual Nightlife Awards. The Co-Emcees are Michael Formika Jones and Michael T, plus presenters and performers Richie Rich, Thomas Onorato, Larry Tee, Theo Kogan, Patrick Duffy and Peppermint Gummybear. Check the photo for more details!
Give the dance jams and 90s hits a break and slug back a few $2 PBRs while listing to punk, hardcore, psychobilly, and ska. Punk Rock Tuesdays is all about cheap booze, trashy old movies, and some riotous music. They "also have burlesque troopes and local punk bands playing." 21+ (old flyer)
Date: Wednesday, October 10th Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Think Coffee (248 Mercer St at 3rd Ave) Cost: Free
"Leaning into the romantic chill of a new fall, we are more than amped to announce that the Barnard Zine Library will be making literary smores overs the flame of our passion! Join us for a one two combination where you're smacked down with a collection of women zinsters reading from their work and helped up again with a zine making event (materials provided)! No one walks away without an ear full of opinions and a hand sticky with gluestick. Expertly curated by Zine librarian Jenna Freedman and dutifully emceed by Rebecca Alvarez."
"Small press enthusiasts, littérateurs and zine-heads unite! Come to listen actively, converse heartily and drink organic beverages (now including wine and cheese) slowly with the Cup and Pen Small Press Reading Series. Cup and Pen, a twice-monthly small press reading series in the back room of Think Coffee, hopes to create a series in which readers discover new presses to support and introduce emerging writers to publishers. Huzzah!"
Date: Wednesday, October 10th Time: 9:00pm Location: Studio B (259 Banker St., Greenpoint) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Colt 45, 10-11 & 12-1
Midweek rager for electro-clubbers out there. You'll be screeming "I can't believe I have to go to work tomorrow!" when your up at 2am, 3 40's of Colt 45 deep with you hands in the air to LA Riots. These boys have remixed all of the cool kids from Chromeo to Justice so expect top not music all night tonight at their NYC Debut. Also on the bill are local uprisers Purple Crush who have been making waves on the remix scene as of late. Both perform live along with top notch DJ support from David Bruno, Lauren Flax, and more. 21+
Date: Thursday, October 11th Time: 12:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Nina's European Day Spa (5 West 35th St.) Cost: Free
In honor of their 20th Anniversary, Nina's European Day Spa is offering up some free and discounted treatments! Head in anytime between 12pm and 7pm and get free eyebrow threading or waxing, free mini microdermabrasion, and free hand treatments! They are also offering a variety of discounts on other spa services, so check head in and check it out.
Date:Thursday, October 11th Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: El Museo del Barrio (Heckscher Building, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street) Cost: Free
"Art21 presents Art21 Access '07, an international celebration of contemporary art and creativity. In conjunction with the premiere of Season 4 of Art:21–Art in the Twenty-First Century, the only primetime national television series to focus exclusively on contemporary art and artists, Art21 Access ’07 features events at nine of New York’s finest cultural institutions. These programs offer sneak previews of the new Art:21- Art in the Twenty-First Century season, along with the opportunity to meet Art21 featured artists and listen to them speak about their work. These exclusive screening events offer hundreds of people access to the creative processes, inspirations, and ideas behind some of today’s most thought-provoking art and artists. [Tonight] Art21 Executive Producer & Curator Susan Sollins and El Museo del Barrio’s Director of Curatorial Programs, Deborah Cullen will discuss the series and take questions from the audience following a screening of the Art21 Season 4 episode Paradox, featuring Puerto Rico-based artists Jennifer Allora & Guillermo Calzadilla."
Date: Friday, October 12th Time: 10:00pm - 4:00am Location: Royale (506 5th Ave at 12th St) Cost: Free
There is nothing FreeNYC likes more than startin' the weekend off on a Good Foot. Tonight we're kickin it in Park Slope with regulars DJ Morsy and Jess Jubilee and not so regulars DJ Select (up from Dallas) and Sujinho. Plus the $3 drinks keep your price tag low!
Date: Saturday, October 13th Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm Location: Central Park (mid-Park at 72nd St. btw the Bandshell and Sheep Meadow) Cost: Free
Today Central Park goes to the dogs at My Dog Loves Central Park Country Fair. "The popular Best in Park Dog Show puts pups tail to tail to see who displays the best canine behavior [...] Celebrity judges will help decide which four-legged competitor best embodies the characteristics of a good Central Park citizen. [...] Does your pet have a trick up his paw? Show off at an open "pet tricks" casting call with crew from The Late Show with David Letterman. Other features of the Fair include the Animal Haven Adoption Van, The Mayor's Alliance with a microchip clinic, AKC Canine Good Citizens testing, an agility course, service dog demonstrations, an 'Ask the Vet' booth, plenty of fun & games (such as doggy musical chairs), and great giveaways."
Date:Saturday, October 13th and Sunday, October 14th Time: 11:00am - 5:30pm Location: Battery Park (intersection of State Street and Battery Place) Cost: Free
"Don't miss NYC & Company's seventh annual CultureFest, a free celebration of the City's magnificent and diverse cultural offerings. More than 125 cultural organizations come together at Battery Park to share the magic of the upcoming season with you. This spectacular festival of music, art, dance, hands-on activities, entertainment and food is your once-a-year opportunity to discover all of New York City culture—and a chance to plan your personal arts calendar for the months ahead." Full list of participants below.
Aesthetic Realism Foundation
All Stars Project/Castillo Theatre
Alliance for Downtown New York
Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
American Folk Art Museum
American Museum of Natural History
American Symphony Orchestra
Asia Society
Bargemusic
The Battery Conservancy
Bayside Historical Society
Big Apple Circus
BRIC Arts | Media | Brooklyn
Bronx Council on the Arts
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Bronx Tourism Council
Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM Café)
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Tourism & Visitors Center
Caribbean Cultural Center
Carnegie Hall
Central Park Zoo/WCS
Chelsea Art Museum
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Children's Museum of the Arts
China Institute In America
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
Council on the Arts & Humanities for Staten Island (COAHSI)
Dance Theater Workshop
Dance Theatre of Harlem
The Drawing Center
El Museo del Barrio
Eldridge Street Project
Empire Opera
Encompass New Opera Theatre
FDNY Fire Zone
FIAF: French Institute Alliance Française
Fisher Landau Center for Art
Flushing Council on Culture & the Arts @ Flushing Town Hall
Fraunces Tavern Museum
The Gabarron Foundation Carriage House Center for the Arts
Goethe-Institut New York / German Cultural Center
The Hispanic Society of America
Historic Richmond Town
Instituto Cervantes
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Irish Arts Center
Japan Society
Jennifer Muller/The Works
Jewish Children's Museum
The Jewish Museum
The Joyce Theater
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
The Little Orchestra Society
Lotus Music & Dance
Louis Armstrong House Museum
Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Opera
The Morgan Library & Museum
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
Museum of American Finance
Museum of Biblical Art
Museum of Chinese in the Americas
Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art
Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA)
Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
Museum of Modern Art
Museum of the City of New York
National Museum of the American Indian
National Parks of New York Harbor
New Museum of Contemporary Art
New Tang Dynasty TV
The New Victory Theater
New York Aquarium/WCS
The New York Botanical Garden
New York City Ballet
New York City Police Museum
New York Hall of Science
New York Philharmonic
New York Transit Museum
The New-York Historical Society
The Noguchi Museum
openhousenewyork
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
P.S. l Contemporary Art Center
The Paper Bag Players
Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas
Prospect Park Zoo/WCS
The Public Theater (Joe's Pub)
Queens Museum of Art
Queens Tourism Council
Queens Zoo/WCS
The Riant Theatre
Roundabout Theatre Company
Rubin Museum of Art
Salmagundi Art Gallery
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America
SculptureCenter
The Skyscraper Museum
Snug Harbor Cultural Center
South Street Seaport Museum
St. George Theatre
Staten Island Botanical Garden
The Staten Island Children's Museum
Staten Island Museum
StoryCorps
The Studio Museum in Harlem
Symphony Space
TADA! Youth Theater
Thalia Spanish Theatre
Theater for the New City
Tibet House U.S.
Tribute WTC Visitor Center
Wave Hill
Whitney Museum of American Art
Yeshiva University Museum
Date:Saturday, October 13th Time: 8:00pm Location: Hope Lounge (10 Hope St., btw Roebling and Havemeyer) Cost: Free Open Bar: Vodka 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Vintage Gear Addicts are throwing themselves a lil party this evening. Stylin' On You features DJ Precision of The Executioners, as well as performances by Timeless Truth, Meyhem Lauren, Rack Lo, Gab Gacha, Sav Killz, Outdoorsmen and others. And of course everyone's faveorite, free vodka from 9 to 10!
Date:Saturday, October 13th and Sunday, October 14th Time: 11:00am - 5:30pm Location: Battery Park (intersection of State Street and Battery Place) Cost: Free
"Don't miss NYC & Company's seventh annual CultureFest, a free celebration of the City's magnificent and diverse cultural offerings. More than 125 cultural organizations come together at Battery Park to share the magic of the upcoming season with you. This spectacular festival of music, art, dance, hands-on activities, entertainment and food is your once-a-year opportunity to discover all of New York City culture—and a chance to plan your personal arts calendar for the months ahead." Full list of participants below.
Aesthetic Realism Foundation
All Stars Project/Castillo Theatre
Alliance for Downtown New York
Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
American Folk Art Museum
American Museum of Natural History
American Symphony Orchestra
Asia Society
Bargemusic
The Battery Conservancy
Bayside Historical Society
Big Apple Circus
BRIC Arts | Media | Brooklyn
Bronx Council on the Arts
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Bronx Tourism Council
Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM Café)
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Tourism & Visitors Center
Caribbean Cultural Center
Carnegie Hall
Central Park Zoo/WCS
Chelsea Art Museum
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Children's Museum of the Arts
China Institute In America
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
Council on the Arts & Humanities for Staten Island (COAHSI)
Dance Theater Workshop
Dance Theatre of Harlem
The Drawing Center
El Museo del Barrio
Eldridge Street Project
Empire Opera
Encompass New Opera Theatre
FDNY Fire Zone
FIAF: French Institute Alliance Française
Fisher Landau Center for Art
Flushing Council on Culture & the Arts @ Flushing Town Hall
Fraunces Tavern Museum
The Gabarron Foundation Carriage House Center for the Arts
Goethe-Institut New York / German Cultural Center
The Hispanic Society of America
Historic Richmond Town
Instituto Cervantes
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Irish Arts Center
Japan Society
Jennifer Muller/The Works
Jewish Children's Museum
The Jewish Museum
The Joyce Theater
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
The Little Orchestra Society
Lotus Music & Dance
Louis Armstrong House Museum
Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Opera
The Morgan Library & Museum
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
Museum of American Finance
Museum of Biblical Art
Museum of Chinese in the Americas
Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art
Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA)
Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
Museum of Modern Art
Museum of the City of New York
National Museum of the American Indian
National Parks of New York Harbor
New Museum of Contemporary Art
New Tang Dynasty TV
The New Victory Theater
New York Aquarium/WCS
The New York Botanical Garden
New York City Ballet
New York City Police Museum
New York Hall of Science
New York Philharmonic
New York Transit Museum
The New-York Historical Society
The Noguchi Museum
openhousenewyork
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
P.S. l Contemporary Art Center
The Paper Bag Players
Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas
Prospect Park Zoo/WCS
The Public Theater (Joe's Pub)
Queens Museum of Art
Queens Tourism Council
Queens Zoo/WCS
The Riant Theatre
Roundabout Theatre Company
Rubin Museum of Art
Salmagundi Art Gallery
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America
SculptureCenter
The Skyscraper Museum
Snug Harbor Cultural Center
South Street Seaport Museum
St. George Theatre
Staten Island Botanical Garden
The Staten Island Children's Museum
Staten Island Museum
StoryCorps
The Studio Museum in Harlem
Symphony Space
TADA! Youth Theater
Thalia Spanish Theatre
Theater for the New City
Tibet House U.S.
Tribute WTC Visitor Center
Wave Hill
Whitney Museum of American Art
Yeshiva University Museum
Date: Sunday, October 14th Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm Location: The Yard (400 Carroll St) Cost: $5
So while the Gowanus Canal does have some sort of inexplicable oily greenish film to it, I do think that the Gowanus Harvest Festival sounds like a good time. "The fall-themed extravaganza will take place at our favorite Brooklyn spot, The Yard -- a lovely little patch of green on the banks of the "gurgling" Gowanus. A day of pony-rides, pumpkin carving contests, local vendors, canoe-rides, fresh produce, live music, and Oktober brews flowing late into the night." There will be live music from Two Man Gentleman Band, Hot Time Harv's Rollercoaster of Kicks, Casa de Chihuahua, BJs - NY's hottest Rockabilly Trio and $mall¢hange. Vendors include Saxelby Cheesemongers, Red Jacket Orchards, Treats Truck, McClure's Pickles, Community Juice Truck and Brooklyn Kitchen. Plus an open bar at 8pm, compliments of Schwelmer.
Date: through Friday, October 26th Time: Weekdays 10:00am - 8:00pm, Weekends 11:00am -8:00pm Location: 33 W. 17th St. btw 5th and 6th Ave Cost: Free
As usual, I am happy to tell you all about the bi-annual Triple 5 Soul sample sale. I can speak from years of experience here when I say it's a great place to stock up on super cute clothes at not too much money. While things aren't exactly cheap they are definitely way marked down from their retail prices! Go, shop, and by lots of stuff!
Date: Tuesday, October 16th Time: 9:00pm - 5:00am Location: Sullivan Room (218 Sullivan St.) & Lion's Den (214 Sullivan St.) Cost: Free with RSVP
Om Records has been on a bit of a revival kick as of late, expanding beyond their foundation of impressive San Francisco house a la Miguel Migs and branching into the worlds of hip hop, tech house, and other assorted dancefloor goodies. Tonight they bring their west coast roster to the city for a massive 8 hour, 2 venue mix of live acts and DJs. Any one of these artists - from Colette to J Boogie - could easily headline the show so to get them all together, for free, is a real treat. High on my personal list are Zion I and The Grouch who drop their laid back hip hop over at the Lion's Den and Chuck Love who's twisted sub-bass fueled acid house has been on constant rotation as of late. Stellar line-up all around.
Date: Tuesday, October 16th Time: 7:00pm Location: Barnes and Noble Union Square (33 East 17th) Cost: Free
This evening catch an appearance from bestselling British author Nick Hornby, whose new book is Slam (Penguin, October) and his friend, singer-songwriter on-the-rise Josh Rouse, whose latest album is Country House, City Mouse (released on his own Bedroom Classics
label), discuss and perform their work. Journalist Katherine Lanpher hosts the program. Admission is free and seating is first-come, first-served.
Nick Hornby is the author of the novels How to Be Good, High Fidelity, About a Boy, and A Long Way Down, as well as the memoir Fever Pitch. He is also the author of Songbook, a finalist for a National Book Critics Circle Award, and the editor of the short story collection Speaking with the Angel. The recipient of the American Academy of Arts and Letters E. M. Forster Award for 1999 as well as the 2003 Orange Word International Writers' London Award, he lives in North London. His new novel, Slam, is about teenagers and written with a slightly younger readership in mind but have no doubt it's vintage Hornby: funny, humane, touching and unfathomably spot-on.
Country Mouse, City House is Josh Rouse's seventh full-length album, recorded over six days in Spain. The album explores themes of death, isolation, nature, religion, and dreaming, and expands upon his trademark "70s singer/songwriter" sound. Says Rouse, "That's my favorite style of music, so that's what I do. I, and many
of the people I work with, am obsessed with the sound and production of the 60's and 70's. Put simply, it just has something that a lot of modern records don't have." Since starting his own label, Bedroom Classics, two years ago, he's released Subtitulo and two EP projects (Bedroom Classics, Vol. 2 and She's Spanish, I'm American, a project with Paz Suay).
Date: Tuesday, October 16th Time: 9:15pm - 11:15pm Location:NYU's Courant Institute (251 Mercer Street btw Bleecker and W. 4th), Room 109 Cost:
In cooperation with Digital Freedom, Free Culture @ NYU will be hosting the first American screening of the 2007 film Good Copy Bad Copy. The documentary highlights the current state of copyright and culture, and features prominent copyright players such as Girl Talk, Lawrence Lessig, Renaldo Lemos, and Dan Glickman. Immediately following the screening, there will be a question and answer session with the film's award-winning Danish co-director, Henrik Moltke and Fritz Attaway, the MPAA's Executive VP and Special Policy Advisor. Watch the full video below (may take a second to load.)
Date: Tuesday, October 16th Time: 9:00pm - 4:00am Location: Cielo (18 Little West 12th St) Cost: Free with RSVP
So you've got your house covered at Om and your hip hop covered at 205 tonight... but what about the electro kids? Well while Hiro is busy booking the hottest DJs from 2 years ago this week, Intimo brings the best electro acts of 2008 to the floor this evening. The obvious go-to on this one are The Loose Cannons who play there first live full band show in NYC in as long as I can remember. They're kind of like the Audio Bullies mixed with a Studio B party vibe. Its high energy dirty synths and party vocals all night long. There's also a special guest DJ late night that I've been promised will make me happy I stayed out after my bedtime on a school night. But as they won't tell me who it is, you'll just have to show up to find out. Home Video round out the bill. 21+
Date: Tuesday, October 16th Time: 10:00pm - 4:00am Location: 205 Club (205 Chrystie St.) Cost: Free with RSVP
Hyphy meets 80s as the Cool Kids take on 205 tonight for Urb's Hipster Hop CMJ Showcase. These guys are all over CMJ this week but this is def. one of the more high profile line-ups to catch their slung back rhymes and minimal beats. Also on the bill are Craze and Klever who both tout some of the most impressive turntablist skills around. Solid overall line-up.
Today is the Nutty Rice Showroom sample sale. Cut out at lunch and shop Five Crown Tees, Bread&Butta, Rubber Duck, Sugar Shoes, Sugar bags, PF Flyers, Gravis Bags and Mr Chips tees. Tees are 3 for $20 and shoes are $15. Yay sample sale!
Date: Wednesday, October 17th Time: 9:00pm Location:Tea Lounge (837 Union St, Park Slope) Cost: Free
Years back... back back back back when I was in college, I met the most fantastic violinist. He was the type of musician who made the violin transcend - for me at least - beyond all the classical music stereotypes I had harbored into an ephemeral, personal space. Tonight, Skye Steele, is joined by an equally genius group of the young New York jazz elite as Vampire Suit. Best described as Balkan New Jazz, this quintet draws inspiration from various musical settings and cultures including jazz, rock, Balkan music and African music. Tonight is a great chance to see them for free at one of the better underground jazz spots in the city. Put best, "If Bram Stoker's imaginary Transylvania had a jazz scene, the music might sound something like this. (Jazz Review)" Highly Recommended.
Date: Wednesday, October 17th Time: 10:00pm Location: Ottos Shrunken Head (538 West 14th Street near Avenue B) Cost: Free
You've got mixes, remixes, covers, samples, everyone is stealing and borrowing and reinterpreting from one another, so why shouldn't there be a night dedicated to such unoriginal creativity. Copycat is a night of cover songs, remixes and all the hits with DJ Xerox and special guest DJ Dylan Nirvana. Plus, tonight they've got a live performance by Von Iva, all the way from San Fran. I'm told "if janis joplin had an electro band, they would be Von Iva" 21+
Date: Wednesday, October 17th Time: 10:00pm Location: Happy Ending (302 Broome St) Cost: Free Open Bar: ???, 11-12
Happy Ending recruits all their finest and then brings in the cavalry for tonight's See.MJ party. On top of two floors of our favorite locals - Rev McFly, Dre Skull, Rezound, even honorary local Eliot Lipp - there live performances by The Pack, Vyle, and Hollywood Holt. This is like a carry over if you didn't get enough at 205 last night. Throw in an open bar to boot and your there. 21+
Date: Thursday, October 18th Time: 12:00pm Location: In the atrium of the Trump Tower (725 Fifth Ave.) Cost: Free
Do lunch with the Donald today, as he attends a Borders event and discusses his book Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and in Life. "Bill Zanker used Donald Trump's strategies to grow the revenues of The Learning Annex twenty times in under three years. Both of them have been down and out, and know what it's like to feel the whole world's against you-and both have risen to dizzying heights of success by thinking BIG and kicking ass! This is the first book where Donald reveals his Think BIG attitude."
Date: Thursday, October 18th Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm Location: The Slipper Room (167 Orchard Street) Cost: Free
Girls Write Now is "a nonprofit volunteer mentoring organization that has been matching bright, creative teenage girls from New York City's public high schools with professional women writers in the community since 1998". Tonight they gather at the Slipper Room for their fall event. The party "will feature short readings by Janice Erlbaum and Tayari Jones, two noted authors whose work has touched on the inner lives of teenage girls, and a musical performance by downtown favorites Royal Pink. Girls Write Now mentees will read from their work at Bluestockings, around the corner at 172 Allen Street at Stanton, from 5:30 to 6:30, giving those curious about the organization an opportunity to see it in action."
Date: Thursday, October 18th Time: 9:00pm - 11:00pm Location: Nublu (62 Avenue C, btw East 4th and 5th) Cost: Free
The Taste Crew takes over Nublu tonight for their CMJ showcase. DJ Equal sets the pace, and live performances form C-Mon & Kypski, Tiombe Lockhart, Real Live Show featuring Taurus Mateen, and Mark Rae of Yes King! Soundsystem. Should be a great Thursday night to round out the work week.
Date: Friday, October 19th Time: 3:00pm Location: Borders Columbus Circle (in the Time Warner Center) Cost: Free
It seemed a bit strange to get an email with both Donald Trump and M.I.A. in the subject line, bit I guess Borders is doing a top job of entertaining all of their customers. Today, M.I.A. makes a pit stop at Borders in Columbus Circle to sign copies of her latest CD, Kala.
Date: Friday, October 19th Time: 3:30pm - 4:00pm Location: Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen St. b/w E. Houston and Stanton) Cost: Free
Marco Benevento is one half of the Benevento-Russo duo and the keyboard player from the now defunkt Fat Mama. He plays hammond with more heart and soul then anyone I've seen in years and his style is a unique blend of jazz, r&b, gutterfunk, soul, traditional jam, and dissonant electro noice. Its rare to see a truely unique musician perform these days and he's got it. Tonight is a rare chance to see him perform for free in the tiny tiny Rockwood Music Hall along with a slew of other bands. If you prefer your music live for DJs, and you are into improvisation or keyboards, this is not to be missed! 21+
Date: Friday, October 19th Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Location:Capla Kesting Fine Art (121 Roebling, Wburg) Cost: Free with free Keslo Beer
An incredible group show showcasing young New York artists featuring super intern Cecilia Granata's vegan zombies, Invisible Tattoo's Reggino Gonzalez, Jonathan Levine Gallery artists James Jean and Esao Andrews, as well as the rest of the Bird Beak Crew (full artist list below). All this and free beer. Show runs until November 4th.
Exhibting artists are: Esao Andrews, April Bushnell, Joo Chung, Paul Davis, Chris Duffy, Nick Dyball, Kenichi Hoshine, Regino Gonzalez, Cecilia Granata, James Jean, Ruth Marten, Mark Opirhory, Mu Pan, Chang Park, Ray Sell, Dave Tree and Tuff Weidner.
Date: Friday, October 19th Time: 7:00pm - 1:00am Location: 40-42 Red Bull Gallery (40 Thompson St at Broome) Cost: Free
Artists Wanted, TheDanger and 3rd Ward present Art Ate New York tonight, featuring "new work from a dozen artists discovered through the Artists Wanted art call. Expect a dazzling array of inspired renegade art, live mural painting by Overspray Magazine, interactive installations and funk-infused hip-hop by dj Grimace and Justin Carter. Plus, free Red Bull martinis, cheap beer and the announcement of the winners of the Artists Wanted art calls."
Date: Friday, October 19th Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Location: 3rd Ward (195 Morgan Avenue, East W'burg) Cost: Free
"Vertigoes, a large-scale installation by Nate Green and Owen Schoppe adapts forms from toys, games, and amusement rides to create an interactive and kinetic environment where sculpture fosters group engagement and interaction. Spanning two rooms, Vertigoes contains two interrelated sculptures – a carousel and a group of vertically over-lapped teeter-totters surrounded by 75 music boxes attached to the windows of the gallery. Through physical interaction with the sculpture’s mechanical and analog systems audience members will initiate the movement, displays of light and elements of sound, bringing forth the artists’ vision for Vertigoes. Acceptance of this invitation to engage in events occurring within the sculpture results in mesmerizing and disorienting effects. "
Date: Friday, October 19th - Sunday, Oct. 20th Time: 7:00pm (6:00pm on Sunday) Location: Empire/Fulton Ferry State Park (26 New Dock St., DUMBO) Cost: Free with RSVP
Didn't get enough from Manhattan's fashion week last month, then how about a fashion weekend in DUMBO? "Brooklyn Fashion Week{end} made its critically acclaimed debut May 2006 at the Tobacco Warehouse at Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park, a 19th century landmark on the banks of the East River. The event was created by the non-profit Brooklyn Style Foundation, which was founded as an incubator for emerging design. This season's theme is CIRCUS COUTURE and will feature the Spring 2008 Collections of 21 emerging designers hand-picked by The BK Style Foundation."
Date: Friday, October 19th Time: 9:00pm Location: Fontana's (105 Eldridge St. btwn Broome and Grand) Cost: Free
Hollywood's Viper Room goes Bi-Coastal in honor of CMJ. Viper Room NYC will be taking over Fontana's both Friday night and Saturday night with different line ups at each. Tonight is looking like 9pm Liam & Me, 10pm Oliver Future, 11pm Low vs Diamond, 12am Le Rev, 12-4am DJ Ana Calderon of DIM MAK Records.
Date: Friday, October 19th Time: 10:00pm Location: 200 Orchard (200 Orchard St) Cost: Free with RSVP
Modular Records has been on fire these week throwing down crazy CMJ showcases with the likes of Digaitalism, New Young Pony Club, Cool Kids and more. Tonight they drop their intimate monthly party to close out week with their latest rising star, Muscles. Trouble and Bass and the Modular DJs round out the night of possibly the most high energy dance party this evening. Don't sleep on the RSVP as this one always packs up. 21+
A few weeks ago I moved my studio to the Gawanus. What I thought was a simple move to a nearby area turned out to drop my right in the middle of a serious developing artist community! This weekend they celebrate their 11th (so don't I feel dumb not knowing about it) Annual Open Studios Weekend. Up and down that green river you love to hate, artists lofts everywhere will open their doors so you can check out their latest works and studio environments. As the tour guide says "This is your chance to meet face-to-face with the creators of photography, printmaking, video, ceramics, glass, installation, paintings, sculpture, clothing, jewelry, etc. in their own working environment. While most of the studios are located in industrial buildings, some are also in smaller buildings, brownstones or warehouses surrounding the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, New York." And while we live more in the design world then the art our studio doors will be open (although probbably doing more drinking and hanging out then painting for your pleasure.) So if you make it to 112 2nd ave, come find us! Continues all weekend!
Date: Saturday, October 20th Time: 6:00pm - 4:00am Location: Bar Matchless (557 Manhattan Ave at Driggs, Wburg) Cost: $5
Another CMJ is finally coming to a close. Squeeze in one more show and call it a weekend!
The boys that bring you the Punkslope monthly celebrate the launch of their new 12" vinyl and digital-only label, The Savant Guard. Live performances from Foreign Islands,Plastic Little (you gotta check them out if you haven't already for real),Baller Banks,Ian Love, and Toro y Moi.
Celebrate with drink specials and give-aways. Party after the bands with DJs Razors (Siberia), Si Young (Plastic Little) and more.
Date: Saturday, October 20th Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location:Jonathan Levine Gallery (529 W. 20th, 9th fl) Cost: Free
Chris Mars' debuts over 25 new works from 2007 in this solo exhibition "New Salem" in the gallery's main room.The paintings reflect "themes of political persecution and corruption, interpersonal unity and cruelty, condemnation, redemption and hope." In the project room, Mark Dean Veca's first solo show at Jonathan Levine, Imbroglio, features 17 new paintings incorporated into an all-encompassing installation."Using the French Rococo textile pattern known as Toile de Jouy as a compositional infrastructure, Veca blends pop iconography, cartoon abstraction, art history, biomorphic psychedelia and sexual innuendo."
Either way, Levine's shows are always crowd pleasers, so check it out. Show runs until November 17th.
Date: Saturday, October 20th Time: 11:30pm Location: Luna Lounge (361 Metropolitan Ave, W'Burg) Cost: Free with RSVP
The Cassette crew team up with local purveyors of bubbling, minimal techno Percussion Lab to show those CMJ badge holders a thing or two about a proper dance party. Jimmy Edgar, Machinedrum, Aarnio, and Edgar Rojas handle the tables while Yo Majesty, Thelonious Kapps, Addiquit, and Gidget Sparks (wo)man the mics.
Date: Sunday, October 21st Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Coleman Square Skatepark (under the Manhattan Bridge,
aka: Chinatown Skatepark, at Pike and Monroe Streets) Cost: Free
Should be a lovely fall day for a little skateboarding. Today check out Big Double In Little China, a best trick contest under the Manhattan Bridge with special guest, Levi Brown. Free Giveways by Element, Palis, Special Sauce, aNYthing, Autumn Skateshop, Prizefighter Cutlery and Hazel, plus music by Scandales and 2TonE.
Date: Sunday, October 21st Time: 3:00pm daytime, 9:00pm evening event Location: Lawanna's (196 Bedford Ave, W'burg) & Sputnik Bar (262 Taaffe Place, Cobble-Clinton-Whatever-Hill) Cost: Free Open Bar: Sparks, 9:00 until...
Do you like Graffiti, partying, and Sparks? Of course you do! Then check out Ignite What's Next. On the dayside, three fantastic artists, David Choe, Saber, and Retna, are painting up a spot on Bedford Ave (which is well needed since corporate culture tore down the old graffitti wall). Then at night, head over to Clinton-Cobble-Whatever-Hill as they boys continue painting while a who's who of local DJs including The Captain, Equal, Code-D, and more, spin out while you down free sparks. Nice way to end the weekend. NOTE: I am sort of downplaying this write-up unintentionally, these are some serious serious artists and some of the few that are actually amazing to watch paint. 21+ in the evening.
Date: Mondays Time: 9:00pm Location: Knitting Factory, Tap Bar (74 Leonard St) Cost: Free
The Weekly Bloggers Delight is back to its usual tricks this week with the best Monday weekly hipster dance party. This week its live jams by Brooklyn risers Purple Crush along with DJ sets from DFA's Holy Ghost and Music for Robots DJ Blair. 21+
Date: Monday, October 26th Time: 10:00pm - 4:00am Location: Sway (305 Spring St) Cost: Free Open Bar: Vodka 10:00pm - 11:30pm
Tonight Oxy Cottontail celebrates the joys of getting laid and the sorrow of a day job and wraps up CMJ with I Hate My Day Job... But I Love Getting Laid! Rok One, Jaclyn and Nik @ Nite of The Bangers DJ. And besides the standard free drinks there will also be free condoms for all.
Date: Monday, October 22nd Time: 11:00pm Location: 205 (205 Chrystie St Cost: Free, please RSVP
The Trouble and Bass crew are back to take on Ottawans Jokers of the Scene tonight in a battle of the bass. These's Canadians are fast risers on the party scene thanks to a nod from Nick Catchdub & A-Trak's label, Fool's Good, so expect some proper dirty techno tonight for your Monday dancing pleasure.
Date: Tuesday, October 23rd Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Soho Grand (310 West Broadway) Cost: Free with RSVP
I seem to be big on these "too cool for school" events today but this is New York so why not live a little. And nothing seems like a better peak into society life tonight then Modular Constructivism, and opening of nine new large scale photographs by Erik Madigan Heck. On top of the massive (literally) new body of work by this rising international, fashion Art Director, Pete Rock spins and I am sure there are free cocktails. Isn't it about time you saw the inside of the Soho Grand after all?
Date: Tuesday, October 23rd Time: 8:30pm Location: Knitting Factory (74 Leonard St.) Cost: Free
Benny Blanco's been getting crazy press lately for his Spankrock-partnered nod to 2 Live Crew, Banger's and Cash. Tonight's your chance to see if the producer can rock things live as he gets things going downstairs at the knit along with a barrage of local up and commers including the Nintendo fueld noice-indielectro of Anamanaguchi. A very diverse bill indeed. Perfect if your looking for something new.
Date: Wednesday, October 24th Time: 6:00pm Location: Whiskey Park (100 Central Park South & 6th Ave) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Moët Hennessey something and food
New Site, buyyourfriendadrink.com may be the first site I have found with a more direct title then freenyc.net. So, you know, next time your bar buddies are all getting around do to shots of Cuervo the night before Thanksgiving and your stuck out of town with your girlfriend's family, you can send them a redeemable hangover gift certificate. Tonight the folds at BYFAD.com BYAD with their kick off opening party complete with free drinks from Moët Hennessey and free food.
Date: Wednesday, October 24th Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Location: Big Bar (75 East 7th Street btw 1st and 2nd) Cost: Free, space is limited so please RSVP
I know it's not just me, I know that some of you people are gettin' old too. And you know what happens to old people, they become responsible and do things like save money and buy houses. If you are really like me, then you also have no clue about buying houses. And apparently there are a enough of us to warrant a monthly event called Home Buying For Hipsters. Licensed Real Estate agents, Mortgage Brokers and Real Estate Attorneys show up and teach you the ins, and outs of home buying, while having one or two or several drinks to make the shock of it all a bit easier.
Date: Wednesday, October 24th Time: 8:30pm Location: Tekserve (119 W 23rd St) Cost: Free with Registration
MAKE Magazine has taught me how to screenprint, make vodka pills, and attach LED lights to just about anything over the years. Kind of like an ETSY Lab for the geek set, they take a fun, lade back approach to DIY technology. Tonight they get hands on in the physical world with a beginners demonstrate on how to get started building electronic projects. From simply picking up a screwdriver, to easy starter projects, to what not-to-do, you'll be fast on your way to building your own robot and never afraid of a solder gun again.
Date: Wednesday, October 24th Time: 9:00pm - 4:00am Location: Love (179 MacDougal St & 8th St) Cost: Free, with limited RSVP, else $5
My midday posts are pretty rare so when I tare myself away from watching soaps and eating bon-bons to let you know about dirty, sweaty, nightlife... you know it's got to be good. This one, my friends, is a doozy... Justin Martin, founding member of dirtybird along with Claudee Von Stroke (whom you can catch at APT every month) just dropped a new album on Ben Watt's Buzzin' Fly label and is in town tonight to celebrate on the fantastic Love soundsystem. If you like dirty tech-funk and electro house then there is no where else for you to be this evening. I know I dropped a lot of names on this one but one of the world's best DJs (IMHO) from one of the world's best labels (again) is playing one of the world's best sound systems (fact) for free. Get on it!
Date: Thursday, October 25th Time: 6:00pm Location: Mantra Lounge (986 2nd Ave. at 52nd St.) Cost: Free with RSVP
I know its slightly shocking to see us posting something about like 16th street, but we promise it will be a spooky good time! Start off the Halloween weekend with a good, old classic horror film. The Innocents, starring Deborah Kerr, based on Henry James' "The Turn Of The Screw,' is a powerful psychological drama about innocence possessed by evil. And what movie is complete without snacks? So enjoy complimentary vodka cocktails and Tapas are served between 6pm and 7pm. Seating in the screening room starts at 7:30pm.
Date: Thursday, October 25th Time: 9:00pm Location: Franks Cocktail Lounge (660 Fulton St, Ft. Greene) Cost: Free
Electro Disco DJ extrordinare Jeremy Campbell aka Tropical Jeremy is back with his movie night dance party tonight from summer hiatus with a new venue. Join them in Ft. Greene tonight for a screening of the reggae classic Rockers... "Rockers is rad. Rockers is kind of perfect: Horsemouth (drummer for Burning Spear) buys a motorbike so he can sell records outside Kingston and not let the big man get up on the small people. When his bike is stolen, on mafia business no less, it’s up to Horsemouth himself to become the post-reggae Robin Hood." Good times, good films, and dancing until late. 21+
Date: Thursday, October 25th Time: 10:00pm Location: Galapagos (60 N. 6th St at Wythe, W'burg) Cost: Free
Avaaz continue their monthly blend of bhangra beats and live performances at Galapagos tonight. Each month, residents Bollygirl, Cenzo, and Dimm will be joined by globally inspired live performances. Tonight features live funk from Suspicious Brown, more rock inspired sets from Butterthief & Deadbeat Darling, and even some abstract rhymes from Pat Miscellaneous. Sound on their site. 21+
Date: Through November 11th Time: before 10:00pm Location: Town Tavern (134 West 3rd St) Cost: Free with coupon
What better way to kick of your weekend... this coupon got dropped on us and we're spreading the word. Some chefs from the Corner Bistro are now over at the Town Tavern cooking up some meaty goodness. To get you on board, print out the coupon (click thumbnail for full size) and bring it by for a free brew and burger. No strings attached!
Date: Friday, October 26th Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm Location: LEMURplex (461 3rd Avenue, Bk, btw 9th and 10th) Cost:$5
If you watch this video, you may think this dude is a lil crazy at first, but I assure you that Radio Wonderland knows what he's doing. "steering wheel, shoes... are the new "guitar, drums" He is digitally reassembling live radio as patterns within patterns that groove. Check it out at that monthly music-for-people-who-like-robots series, Tranzducer. Spend the $5 to check out something new.
Date: Friday, October 26th Time: 8:30pm - 9:30pm Location:Triangulo (35 West 20th, #301 btw 6th and 7th Ave) Cost: Free
What do I love more than a dance class? A free dance class! For those of you not dressing up and boozing tonight check out a free absolute beginner workshop in Argentine tango. "Featured in Vogue, the National Herald Tribune, and The Economist, TriANGulO specializes in Argentine tango, the original, more intimate predecessor to international ballroom-style tango. Founder Carina Moeller is a professional dancer with training in modern dance and ballet who has worked and studied with such tango greats as Fabian Salas, Pablo Veron, and Mingo Pugliese. Known for her engaging and precise teaching style, Carina creates a stress-free atmosphere that is particularly appealing to novice dancers."
Date: Friday, October 26th Time: 10:00pm Location: 200 Orcahrd Cost: Free with RSVP
The L Magazine and Halloween hot spot, Ricky's, have teamed up and invite you to kick off your Halloween weekend at Nightmare on Orchard Street. Free Bud Light from 10pm to 11pm, and free shots if you come in Halloween garb. Plus, $150 for best costume. Bring a Ricky's receipt and get a free gift bag.
Date: Friday, October 26th Time: 10:00pm Location: Webster Hall (125 East 11th) Cost: Free with RSVP
"Back in "the day," whenever that was, one had to pay through the nose to get into a Webster Hall Halloween party. One also had to start drinking early on since the drinks there were expensive. Thanks to Going this is no longer the case. This Friday, you're special: Going.com and Naughty Gifts - the wildly popular FaceBook App... get you into Webster Hall for free and throw in an awesome gift bag full of sex toys (arrive early for that!). They let you dance your cosmopolitan blues away all night... And the grand prize of $1000 + a trip to Atlantic City with Perez Hilton is yours if your costume is naughty enough (check, please!). More? Sure. Video projections, scantily clad youngsters and discounted drinks with names like The Redheaded Slut and Slippery Nipple. Free entry with RSVP, and, hey, did I mention sex-themed gift bags? Yes, I did but you wanted to hear it again."
Date: Saturday, October 27th Time: 10:00pm - 4:00am Location: Galapagos (70 N. 6th, W'burg) Cost: $5 w/Costume, $10 without Open Bar: 10:00pm - 11:00pm
That's right folks, we've got the party throwing bug again and we're kicking things off with an amazing Holla-Ween party next weekend. This is the start of our new monthly series, Crooked Disco, so come out and go nuts!. We've got a serious night of electro beats, mashed up videos, live MCs, open bars, and prizes for the best costume at our new monthly party. Featuring The Rub, Jonny from Eclectic Method, Nanachill, and a live performance from Ninjasonik's Rev McFly. For more you can also check out Crooked-Disco.com. This one is not to be missed!
Date: Saturday, October 27th Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Prospect Park (enter at 16th, head to Nethermead area) Cost: Free
"Prospect Park celebrates Halloween with good old-fashioned fright. Deep in the Park, Lookout Hill is haunted by witches, ghosts and vampires lurking in the dark forest. There’s also a carnival on the Nethermead featuring all kinds of fun, games, seasonal treats, and a puppet parade. Begin at Prospect Park Southwest and 16th St." And while you're in the park, check out the pumpkin carving at the green market, and the Haunted Carousel ($1.50/ride).
Date: Saturday, October 27th Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Eyebeam (540 W. 21st St) Cost: Free RSVP to Liz AT Eybeam
If you are looking for something new to do today, perhaps a free workshop at Eyebeam? "A workshop by Forays into Everyday Tools: Build a machine to help Freegans dumpster dive! Forays (Eyebeam production fellow Geraldine Juárez, and resident Adam Bobbette) will run a public workshop... to help dumpster diving organization, Freegans, build a “public action” machine. They are currently looking for the following people to participate in the creation of this “machine”, and to help document the session for an upcoming exhibition at Alogon Gallery in Chicago" They are looking for two construction/woodworkers, one electronics prototyper, one graphic designer, one blogger to document the process and one videographer to document the testing of the machine.
Date: Saturday, October 27th Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: NYU Languages and Literature Building (19 University Place, Room 102) Cost: Free
The United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is holding the first-annual World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. "To commemorate this event, New York University’s Moving Image Archiving and Preservation Program and NYU Libraries are proud to present a showcase of rare 16mm films from the Communist Party USA Collection. The screening will be the first public glimpse into a landmark collection donated by the Communist Party USA to the University’s Tamiment Library & Wagner Labor Archives in 2006. The eight short films selected for this program will raise eyebrows and challenge stereotypes by offering fresh perspectives on everyday life in the Communist world. "
"What does it take to be a teenage Cosmonaut? How did camerawork convey meaning in propaganda films of South Vietnam? What music was popular on the far side of the Berlin Wall? What kind of future did the Communists foresee for an independent Angola?
Find the answers in Teenage Cosmonauts (USSR, 1980); Going Up The Line (South Vietnam, c. 1969); Angela Davis Report (East Germany, 1972); What the Wage Packet Does Not Show (East Germany, 1978); We Never Tire of Speaking About Mother (USSR, 1975); Moscow Olympics (USSR, 1980); The Voice of Free Angola (USSR, c. 1976); National Day Celebration (China, 1959). "
With this screening, NYU Libraries and the MIAP Program hope to raise local awareness about the significance of moving image collections to cultural history and collective memory. The program will also highlight challenges faced by today’s moving image archivists, from conserving obsolete formats and prolonging the life of decaying materials, to addressing the ethics of preservation for works historically underrepresented by governments and media conglomerates.
UNESCO World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is hosted by New York University on October 27, 2007 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Languages and Literature Building, 19 University Place, Room 102. The event is free and open to the public. For additional information on the event, contact Sarah Ziebell or visit www.avheritage.com.
Date: Saturday, October 27th Time: 8:00pm Location: KCDC Skateshop (N. 11th btw Berry and Wythe, W'burg) Cost: Free
60 artists have been invited to participate in a group show called Gimme Metal along with 3 bands, 12 Pro skaters tearing up a halfpipe, and a real dragon slaying. "Ever have your hair stand right on end to the primal scream at the beginning of Slayer’s 'Angel of Death'? Ever have on a loud as hell metal album and have the overwhelming urge to drive a battleaxe through your enemy’s cranium? Ever see something and say to yourself 'That…. is …f---ing… metal?' Ever feel so strongly about any of these things that you thought there should be some sort of tribute to the music, the idea of, or even the over all aesthetic of metal? Well my friend here is your chance...over sixty artist and several bands have been asked to give it the F—k up for Metal." Musical performance by Dethrace, Bloodhorse and Smell Uv Death start at 9pm.
Artists: Sean Starwars, Martin Mazorra, Alice Helander, Mike Houston, Putrid, Maya Hayuk, Ghost, FA-Q, Eli Quinters, Toyo, Tom Huck, The Amazing Hancock Bothers, Bill McRight, Florence Gidez, Stryder, Mark Parrish, Wrona, Danielle Spradley, Jessica Herrera, Jesse Jones, Bryan Condra, Michael Alan, Blairwear tm, Damara Kaminecki, Maxim Ryazansky, Rezeon Scum, Pat Bronowicki, J. Pereira, Eliza Cutler, Frank Russo,Martina Secondo Russo, Caitlin Perkins, Joseph Valesquez, Alex Heir,Stefanie Bridges, Ali Gallagher, Jon Bocksel, Tamara Waite-Santibanez, Scott Meyers, Miss Soozee Q, Bryce Ward, Lindsay Staidig, Laura Kvistad, Kevin Golden, Derrick Riley, JJ Veronis, Walter Sassard, Pat Bronowicki, A.J. Nordhagen, Todd Seelie, Tobin Yelland, Michael Nirenberg, Rachel Domm, Sabrina Mansouri, Zac Shavrick, Julian C. Duron, Kirsten Flaherty, Dennis McNett.
Break out your Halloween costumes, kids, 'cause the Double Barrel Sound will be celebrating their 2-year-anniversary with a Halloween party tonight. Before you make your way to Crooked Disco tonight, stop in at Boulevard Tavern and check out Double Barrel with friends from Shockwave Sound, as well as some other ghoulish co-horts, spinning the best in classic Jamaican tunes--boss reggae, rocksteady, ska--on the turntables.
Date: Saturday, October 27th and Sunday, October 28th Time: 12:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Hudson River Park's Pier 54 (Cross at W. 14th St. or Horatio St.) Cost: Free
"This Halloween, scare yourself silly at Hudson River Park's Pier of Fear — two days of Halloween fun designed to thrill and chill children and adults of all ages. Get your heart thumping at one of Manhattan’s largest, best and free haunted houses. This Maze of Horrors includes a guided tour through eerie hallways and freaky rooms in complete darkness. As night falls, the maze becomes even spookier for adults and older children. For the faint of heart, plenty of other ghoulishly good activities will keep you in the Halloween spirit." Tickets are free, but limited anddistributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and time slots fill up quickly.
Date: Sunday, October 28th Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Location: St. Mark's Church (2nd Ave btw 10th and 11th) Cost: Free
It's that time again! Time for another Really Really Free Market. Swing by St. Mark's Church on Sunday for cheap goods including skillshares, radical literature, food and drinks provided by Freegan.info, face painting for children, Tarot Card reading, an advice booth, haircuts, piñatas, free clothes, books, movies, software, toys and much more! Plus music from Free Stuff and DJ Suggested D.
Date: Sunday, October 28th Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park Cost: Free
"Join the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy and Big Apple Ranch for an afternoon of country-western dancing in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Grab your cowboy boots and head over to the cove for an overview of basic line-dancing and two-step moves followed by an hour-long social dance."
Date: Sunday, October 28th Time: 1:30pm Location: Mannes College Concert Hall (150 West 85th St) Cost: Free
Four artists celebrate the art of the transcription in an all Russian program of works by
Borodin, Rubinstein, Stravinsky, Prokovieff and Tchaikovsky. "Ian Finkel (the world's greatest xylophone player), his brother Elliot (the celebrated pianist), Joseph Rutkowski (a musician and educator) and their friend David Bakamjian (cellist and educator) will present [and play]." I will most likely still be sleeping off Saturday Night's party at 1:30 on Sunday, but if you are awake it may be worth checking out.
Date: Sunday, October 28th Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Location: Galapagos (70 N 6th, W'burg) Cost: Free
In honor of Halloween check out a special Animation Block Party "full of scary cartoons, wacked out music videos and creepy but funny films from everyone's favorite two guys, Aaron and Kenny. Halloween appropriate shorts from past ABP festivals will include Chris Melnychuk's "Alien" and Taylor Freshley's "Earthman" as well as few
surprises."
Splice is New York City's premier showcase for live and eclectic electronic music, held on selected Sunday nights at different venues. Their mission is to showcase live electronic performers from NYC, across the country, and around the world. From electro to robot rock, from synthpop to experimental sounds -- you'll see and hear it all all. They've also got a rotating cast of DJs, and this weeks include Vector Zero, Unicornicopia, Vusac and Hosey.
Date: Monday, October 29th Time: 8:00pm Location: Columbia University (501 Schermerhorn 116th & Broadway) Cost: Free
"The Blue Notebooks is a series of student run interviews presented at Columbia University. Each event features leading writers, artists, and intellectuals discussing their latest." Today's guest is Alex Ross, the classical music critic of The New Yorker magazine. "His long-anticipated history of music in the twentieth century was finally released on 10/16 - The Rest Is Noise (FSG). Our conversation will entail the discussion of his book, as well as the interesting, hybridized state of classical music today, what it might mean in the context of the larger cultural history..."
Date: Tuesday, October 30th Time: 2:00pm - -5:00pm Location: Various Taco Bells (click here for storefinder) Cost: Free
Taco Bell takes me back to my high school lunch breaks... skipping out of class early to drive out for a tasty 7-layer and some nachos with that mysterious Wiz-esque sauce.... mmmm... Today I can relive that nostalgic "aroma" on the cheap (which is standard fare for the Bell) as they sling free crunchy tacos from 2-5 in honor of stolen bases during the World Series.
Are you versed in obscure 70s Brazilian Psych Rock? Do you know the name of Jack White's upholstery business? Think you got what it takes to out smart Williamsburg's most learned record geeks? If the answer is yes, Yes, YES! then head over to Sound Fix tonight for their weekly trivia. I am sure there are prizes of some sort, probably more obscure 7s"
Date: Wednesday, October 31st Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm; 8:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Trinity Church (Broadway at Wall Street) Cost: Free
Halloween is Happening downtown at Trinty Church in two parts. First for the kids, from 4pm to 6pm enjoy free games, crafts and treats as well as visits from “ghosts from the churchyard” telling stories of New York’s past. And then for the big kids, from 8pm to 10pm, check out a free screening of the silent masterpiece Nosferatu accompanied by a dramatic score by organist Cameron Carpenter.
Date: Wednesday, October 31st Time: 9:00pm - 3:00am Location: Colossal Media Warehouse (50 N 3rd btw Kent and Wythe) Cost: Free with RSVP
Be sure to Missbehave this halloween with Missbehave Magazine, Mass Appeal, Colossal Media and Rockstar Games. DJs Fearless Vampire Killers, Free Simon, Melo X and J.M keep you moving all night long. Don't forget your costume, at the stroke of midnight June D. gives out the prize for best costume. A big bounty of prizes including goodies from Burton, Mishka, Karmaloopand 55 DSL.
Date: Tuesday, October 31st Time: 10:00pm Location: 200 Orchard (200 Orchard Street) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Zygo Vodka, 11:00pm - gone
"It doesn't get more shocking, more electrifying, or more explosive than the High Voltage parties. Come out to see ULTRAGIRRRL do her thing live and Nick Hook on the turnstyles."
Date: Wednesday, October 31st Time: 10:00pm Location: 29 Wythe Ave Cost: Free with RSVP
MyOpenBar and Bass Ale have teamed up to bring you free booze to go with your halloween costume. Get you r dancing shoes on 'cause there will also be live performances from Apes & Androids, Totally Michael, DJ Dirtyfingers, Andrew Andrew , and DJ Kingdom. Be sure to dress up though as costumes are mandatory!
Date: Tuesday, October 31st Time: 11:00pm Location: St. Mark's Church (10th St & 2nd Ave) Cost: Free Open Bar: Shango Rum and Zygo Energy Vodka, unknown time
"That's the name of our party we're doing with A-Ron/Off Bowery. It's Worship Worthy's 1-year anniversary party and also the official after party for NeckFace's first solo NYC show. Live performance by "No More Tears" (a Black Sabbath cover band). DJ Soul, Free Simon, and Leo Fitzpatrick. Costume contest! Prizes will be awarded for best costumes... Bring a jack-o-lantern to help decorate the courtyard! There'll be alcohol there but BYOB if you want! All ages"
