Date: Saturday, December 1st Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Nubian Heritage of Harlem (2037 5th Avenue at 126th St) Cost: Free
"To kickoff NYC & Company’s first-ever Harlem for the Holidays promotion, Nubian Heritage of Harlem will host a holiday extravaganza. Families will enjoy free gift-wrapping, music from WBLS, tasty winter treats, children’s activities, shopping, and more. Harlem for the Holidays is a new holiday promotion offering deals at more than 100 participating Harlem stores, restaurants, theaters, museums, and more. From December 1 – December 24, residents and visitors alike will experience the vibrant culture of Harlem and enjoy events, activities and discounts at venues including El Museo del Barrio, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Hats. By Bunn, N Boutique, Lenox Lounge, Museum of the City of New York, Sylvia’s Restaurant and more."
Date: Saturday, December 1st Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location:Jonathan Levine Gallery (529 W. 20th St, 9fl) Cost: free
Every relevant street artist out of Europe under one roof....
"Jonathan LeVine Gallery is pleased to announce The Streets of Europe, a group exhibition featuring installations by six of Europe’s most dynamic Street Artists. Continuing the gallery’s series on International Street Art that began with Ruas De São Paulo : A Survey of Brazilian Street Art, Jonathan LeVine Gallery has invited Blek le Rat, Blu, Bo130, D*Face, Microbo and Space Invader directly from the streets of Europe, to present their work to New York audiences. "
Show runs until December 29th. More information about the artists below.
The Streets of Europe brings the vibrancy of urban art scenes currently found in London, Paris, and Milan into the Chelsea gallery setting, through newly created original works and site-specific installation pieces. The six talented artists in this show each have their own individual aesthetic, form of medium, and means of expression. Together they will transform the gallery using a variety of materials including paint, wheat paste, stencil, mosaic tile and
digital animation—merging techniques and traditions, from the old and new world.
Street Art culture has grown from its graffiti roots over the past few decades and has since evolved into a global movement. Often conveying political or social commentary, the intent of many Street Artists is to create an open message to society, introduce unconventional ideas
to the general public and engage the masses. When European artists—influenced by American Graffiti and Hip-Hop culture—first began to experiment in the streets of their own cities, their approach naturally translated into distinctly different techniques, in contrast with those found in the US. Street Artists in European cities developed applications that would compliment the classical architecture of their native environment, within the context of their own urban landscapes.
Jonathan LeVine Gallery’s goal in organizing this series of International Street Art exhibitions (First Brazilian, and now European) is to help create a visual dialogue within our global
community, a creative exchange of ideas that transcend class and cultural differences, while crossing geographical borders. The objective is to promote freedom of expression through exposing new artwork to people in different cities worldwide.
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS
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Blek le Rat
A pioneer of graffiti writers in Europe, Blek le Rat was one of the first to use stencils on the street. His method of creating street art changed the face of graffiti and continues to influence artists around the world. Inspired by a stenciled portrait of Mussolini admidst WWII =ruins that he saw during a trip to Italy in 1981, he created a stencil of a rat and painted it around the streets of Paris. His work has since evolved beyond the rat icon and taken on a more serious context. He now uses his art to serve a social cause, evoke reaction and inspire change.
With a penchant for drawing and public art, Blu started painting walls around his native Bologna in 2000. His pieces often cover entire sides of buildings, which he either paints using brushes mounted on long sticks, or by simply standing on a friend’s shoulders. He has painted walls in Italy, Spain, Germany, Brazil and England. In the fall of 2006, Blu, joined by filmmaker Lorenzo Fonda, and two friends documented an unscripted trip across South and Central America. They
entitled the project: Megunica. The film is set to be released in late 2007 as a package that will include: a DVD of the documentary as well as a book featuring travel photos, wall pieces and a reproduction of an illustrated travel diary.
Born and raised in Milan, Bo130 graduated from London College of Communication, with degrees in Graphic and Media Design. His work explores different levels of visual communication through animation, art direction, graphic and web design. He experiments and blends different techniques such as painting, stencils, stickers, markers, and spray paint to visually describe his interests and influences. Bo130 has exhibited in galleries across Europe and the US, often collaborating with Microbo. In December, 2006 they participated in the
Wooster on Spring project at 11 Spring Street organized by the Wooster Collective.
D*Face is among a cadre of street artists whose goals are neither egotistical, nor political, but conceptual. Whereas urban dwellers may have grown tired of the repetition and redundancy of some stencil artists, whose endless reproductions of logos and names may be making
Walter Benjamin smile in his grave, D*Face is more like a stylized cartoonist whose characters are too alive, demanding and confrontational to be limited to television sets, canvases or drawing
boards. They’ve completely escaped the pen of their creator, repopulating the walls of London by transforming the streets into a cartoon landscape of slit-eyed spheres and sharp-eared gremlins.
Born and raised in Sicily, Microbo studied art in London before moving to Milan. Heavily influenced and inspired by microbiology, she developed a unique visual language using organic shapes, filaments and organisms, which she uses to express life’s complexity and diversity.
Her paintings, drawings, stickers and stencils embrace a wide range of references, from traditional graffiti style to surrealist imagery. Often collaborating on projects with her partner, Bo130, Microbo’s army of underground creatures can be found on the streets and in
galleries across Europe and the United States.
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Space Invader
Referencing the 1978 video game, mosaics featuring “Space Invaders” became a familiar sight on the streets of Paris in the late 90s. Space Invader's usage of tile to create street art, rather than paint or stencil emphasizes his commentary of how information networks have
affected and transformed society. Space Invader creatures can be found on the streets of over thirty five cities worldwide. Recently, his exhibition work has evolved, incorporating Rubik’s Cubes to create Invaders and building 3D sculptures which echo the same imagery in his
two-dimensional street pieces.
Date: Saturday, December 1st Time: 7:00pm Location: 97 Wyckoff Ave. (2nd Floor Take the L train to Dekalb) Cost: Free
With Winter upon us, it seems that Collision Machine will be throwing this season's final evening of spectacular art, dance, performance and music. The evening begins inside the 3500sq foot loft with painting, drawing, collage and video installation. The evening wraps with a brilliant collection of bands playing the spectrum from creative and melodious to funkin' and rockin'. Plus guest DJs spinning funk, hip hop and the occasional record from the vault, for dancing till you drop. Full list of artists, bands and DJs after the jump. There is $10 open bar including the house hot mulled wine and beer. BYO is also allowed.
Date: Saturday, December 1st Time: 8:30pm Location: Ochi's Lounge (downstairs at Comix, 14th St. and 9th Ave.) Cost: Free (one drink minimum)
"Every week at Ochi's Lounge, Carol Hartsell and Sean Crespo bring together some of their favorite comedians, videos and sketches for the best showcase of emerging comedy in the city. Our revolving cast of regulars includes Mark Douglas and Rob Gorden, Katina Corrao and Matt McCarthy, Lucas Held, Adira Amram and Rob Lathan and Brandy Barber and Sara Jo Allocco, as well as recent San Francisco transplant and comedy genius Will Franken. And stick around for our fabulous after party where the Drink at Work crew challenges you to Guitar Hero."
Date: Saturday, December 1st Time: 10:00pm Location: Studio B (259 Banker St.) Cost: Free with RSVP; $7 w/o Open Bar: Bass 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Down & Derby at FUN is back with the special holiday edition! Jingle your ass there early for Bass Ale Open Bar from 10 to 11pm. Then stay, skate, drink, dance, fall on your ass, and party all night. Disco tunes provided by your resident Skate Guards (aka The Resident DJs) Rok One and Eamon Harkin. With special guest DJ Jacques Renault. Plus Visuals by Justin "MC This: Hammond and hosted by naughty, but nice, June D.
Today is the Astoria Craft Collective Holiday Show. If you don't want to do the same old holiday shopping for the same old gifts I suggest you head to this unique craft show hosted for the first time by local, independent designers. Handmade and one-of-a-kind items like jewelry, clothing, bags, art and more will be available. These aren't your grandma's crafts, so you're sure to find hip and cutting edge items for all those on your list!
Date: Sunday, December 2nd Time: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Morgan and Jefferson L stops in Bushwick Cost: Free
Presented by Arts in Bushwick "Open Spaces" is a day of curated group shows in galleries and alternative art spaces. Over 30 spaces including galleries, local businesses and private residences will be hosting interdisciplinary shows centered around the Morgan and Jefferson stops of the L train. The creative energy and diversity of the Bushwick art community with be on display through an impressive variety of media: performance , visual art, installation, dance , poetry, music and more. Festivities continue into the night with live music, comedy and a dance party. Maps and programs will be available day of the event at the Morgan and Jefferson L stops, ADHOC art (49 Bogart St) and The Wyckoff Starr (30 Wyckoff Ave.)
Date: Sunday, December 2nd Time: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Stain (766 Grand St.) Cost: Free
Today is Stain's 3rd annual Dirt Cheap one-day art fair event. Stain turns into a mini-mall of affordable hand-made goods, with over 30 vendors selling everything from clothes and cards to paintings, jewelry, lamps and much more. Most importantly though all items are under $100.
Date: Sunday, December 2nd Time: 1:00pm - 7:00pm Location: National Black Theatre (2031-33 Fifth Avenue btw 125th & 126th) Cost: Free with RSVP
"Harriet’s Alter Ego for the 4th time is taking their campaign on the road (well across the bridge anyway) and headed to Harlem for the 2007 edition of their successful holiday shopping mixer, ‘Shop-n-Mingle’. One of a kind fashion finds, Open Bar, Music & Cool Swag is more than a few reasons why Shop N. Mingle 2007 is a must attend event. [Expect] Emerging Designers, Beauty Makeovers, Complimentary Cocktails & Desserts, Free Goodies d Live DJ."
Date: Sunday, December 2nd Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Vanina Holasek Gallery (502 West 27th Street) Cost: Free
"Whilst others spray their names, Banksy paints pictures, pictures that have made Banksy a household name. He is the most controversial and downright interesting graffiti artist at large in the UK today and the chances are that you have already heard of, or seen some of his work, smiled and moved on. Variously described as a "guerrilla artist", an "art terrorist" or - by those of a more prosaic turn of phrase - as a "prankster" Banksy is someone for whom celebrity is anathema. So much so that he has never let the world know his real name - and he has never even posed for a photograph." Today is the opening in Chelsea, and it will run through December 29th.
Date: Monday, December 3rd - Wednesday, December 5th Time: M 1:00pm - 8 :00pm, T 8:00am - 8:00pm, W 10:00am - 6:00pm Location: Metropolitan Pavilion (123 West 18th Street) Cost: Free
Hello, my name Lindsay and I have a handbag problem. I can't help it, I need more, just one more! Today is a very special sample sale featuring L.A.M.B. Handbags and Accessories, Jill Stuart Handbags and Harajuku Lovers. Prices will 50% off, but don't expect anything to be cheap as these bags usually retail from $245 to $800.
Date: Monday, December 3rd Time: 7:00pm Location: Barbes (376 9th St at Sixth Ave) Cost: Free
The first and third Monday's of the month, Barbes holds the Brooklyn Independent Cinema Series. Tonight's feature is The Outsiders of New Orleans, a documentary about Louise "Gypsy Lou" Webb, and how she and her husband Jon Webb published the avant-garde literary magazine The Outsider from a small apartment in the French Quarter in the early 1960's. By day Gypsy Lou sold paintings on a street corner, and by night she set the type that introduced the world to the beat poet Charles Bukowski. Tonight's short film is Henry Miller: Asleep & Awake, a voyage of ideas about life, writing, sex, spirituality, nightmares, and New York that captures the warmth, vigor and high animal spirits of a singular American artist.
Date: Tuesday, December 4th Time: 10:00pm Location: APT (419 West 13th) Cost: Free
Well kids, its the beginning of the end! Suji's Basement is packing up and saying peace out to APT. Tonight he packs up and the moving trucks come come by next week when he moves out. For thes second to last night, Sujinho will be joined by local favorites Krames, Morsy and Dances With White Girls.
Date: Wednesday, December 5th Time: 6:00pm - 1:00am Location: Theatre at 45 Bleeker (between Lafayette and Mulberry) Cost: Free from 6:00pm - 9:00pm, after 9:00pm $5 pre-sale tix, $10 at the door
"Come confused, leave confused (but a little happier). Concealed in a large basement theater in Noho, Shadyville and Glass Bead Collective present The Un-Holiday, a participatory spectacle of sensory engagement, theatrical Uroboros and disorganized assembly. Burrow through the black-lit spiral staircase into an evening of immersive audio-visual synergy, light-pulsating latex, rabbits and holes, madness and hatters. Somewhere between the bar and the dancefloor, stumble upon other members of the gin induced tea-party and abandon all reticence for a seat, a quick sip and a spin into the story. Mixing interactive theatre with the haphazard dynamic of an immersive visual party we are conducting an experiment in connecting the two genres. Join us in this experiment. Performances by DJs and VJs of Glass Bead Collective and Special Guests"
Date: Wednesday, December 5th Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Location: The Creek and The Cave (10-92 Jackson Ave, LIC) Cost: Free
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. This week they move settlement to Long Island City.
Date: Wednesday, December 5th Time: 8:00pm Location: Union Hall (702 Union St.) Cost: Free
"Earth to humans, Earth to humans .... is anybody there?" calls the Secret Science Club. Joining the ranks of Park Slope science fans tonight is AMNH Paleontologist Michael Novacek who will be lecturing on Evolution, Biodiversity, and Mass Extinction. "The provost of science at the American Museum of Natural History, a world-renowned dinosaur hunter, and the author of Terra: Our 100-Million-Year-Old Ecosystem—and the Threats That Now Put It at Risk, Dr. Novacek takes the long view and asks: Why are ecosystems essential to human survival? How did Homo sapiens co-evolve with other species? Can we change our ways and save the planet?" Plus, Groove to naturally selected tunes and check out the apocalyptic video by scientist/filmmaker Alexis Gambis. And tonight's science themed drinks "Hungry Hyena" a ferocious cocktail that will determine the survival of the fittest.
Get ready for producer and DJ Jimmy Edgar's turn-table antics, his first Warp full-length "Color Strip", and an over-all impressive disregard and mockery of all things standard. He joins resident Ole (Diesel and raw) at Pornography. Piano's weekly takes it back to its basic elements with tech-noir, electro, cheap drinks and mash-ups. It turns out that a sweaty rave party at a venue with a legal capacity of under 150 is just what many young New Yorkers were craving on a Wednesday night.
Date: Wednesday, December 5th Time: 11:00pm Location: Happy Ending Cost: Free Open Bar: PBR 11:00pm - 12:00am
Happy Hump Day people! To celebrate, how 'bout you spend your evening shakin' it at Happy Ending? You got Sammy Bananas and Chubby Cox, with residents Cousin Cole and Rezound. Plus free PBR from 11 to 12.
Usually when I talk about Triple 5 Soul Sample Sale I make mentions of helping your own wardrobe. Well being that it is the holiday season and we are all in the spirit of giving, I say go and get cheap clothing to help the wardrobes of your loved ones! Today is the first day of the sale, but it continues through the 18th.
Date: Thursday, December 6th Time: 12:00pm - 7:00pm Location: GemVie MediSpa (24 East 36th Street between Madison and Park) Cost: Free
In honor of the holidays GemVie spa is offering free spa services! Yup, free! But only for today. Choose from the following: free algae mask, free digital skin analysis, free mini microderm abrasion, and free eyebrow waxing. And also a free gift bag! While you are there pampering yourself, remember the others in your life as all gift certificates are 30% off and you also get 20% off any treatments you book during the party.
Date: Thursday, December 6th Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Beauty Bar (231 E 14th St.) Cost: Free
Cupcakes Take the Cake is a blog all about the cupcake. And come on now, who doesn't love a cupcake? Tonight they celebrate their third anniversary with a little party a Beauty Bar. This is not a costume party, but best cupcake-inspired outfit will win a prize. There will also be a raffle and of course CUPCAKES!
Date: Thursday, December 6th Time: 10:00pm Location: Plan B (339 East 10th) Cost: Free
Hey who remembers the days before DJs all had MP3s and they carted around a bunch of vinyl everywhere they went? I know these dudes do. Tonight check out Vinyl Underwear at Plan B. DJs Esen and Power Douglass spin records, live art from the Get Vicious Crew and giveaways from Scum Life.
Date: Friday, December 7th - Sunday, December 9th Time: Fri 6:00pm - 9:00pm; Sat & Sun 11:00am - 6:00pm Location: F.I.T.'s John E. Reeves Great Hall (7th Avenue & W 28th Street) Cost: Free entrance
Back again by popular demand, F.I.T. and the Design Mavens join forces for a 3 day shopping extravaganza. Participating designers include Zoe Schneider, Marcela Scvirer (ready to wear), Linda Cohen, Jessica Taggart, Raymonda Samawi Haute Couture, Madona Cole Lacy, Nandini Sinha, Christine Gant, Zebi Williams & Wendy Del Orbe, Karen Allyson Hayes, Alicia D. Ferriabough, Sarah Djarnie-Brown, Andres Throckmorton Stickney, Jacquelyn LaCroix, Nancy Rybczynski and Dana Killion. Cash or check preferred. Oh, and bring attached flyer for an extra 10% off.
Date: Friday, December 7th Time: 7:00pm - 12:00am Location: The Producer's Club (358 W 44th street) Cost: free, suggested donation for drinks
Party and art show curated by emerging curator Cassandra Caro! Music, booze and affordably priced art, just in time for Christmas! I plan on going early and getting my shopping done. Stop by and support young artists!
Date: Friday, December 7th and Saturday, December 8th Time: Fri 8:00pm; Sat 3:00pm and 8:00pm Location: Peter Jay Sharp Theater (155 W. 65th St.) Cost: Free
Juilliard’s annual series Composers & Choreographers…PLUS takes place this weekend and will showcase energizing works produced by six pairs of students from the Composition Department and Dance Division. "The collaborations offer unexpected new directions and a melting pot of ideas. Juilliard faculty members Elizabeth Keen (dance) and Daniel Ott (music) serve as advisors for the new works with Jerome Begin (dance) as a consultant. For each piece, one third-year dancer is paired with one graduate-level composer. The program also features the best student choreographic work from the fall semester."
Date: Saturday, December 7th Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm Location: 54 White St (three blocks south of Canal, btw Broadway & Church) Cost: free entrance, cds and records vary
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? You may want to check out a the Sneaky Santa CD and Record sale. There are currently 20,000 items for sale, and new items will be added daily. CDs are new donations from record companies, NOT used, returns or defects. They are mstly pop but keep your eyes open for jems from Rough Trade, reggae from Trojan and Sanctuary. Collectible LPs are priced below book value . Hundreds of cds are priced at $1 to $5 each, just released new and hot cds are $5 - $10. Plus of course tons of records! Sale continues through the 16th.
Date: Friday, December 7th - Sunday, December 9th Time: Fri 6:00pm - 9:00pm; Sat & Sun 11:00am - 6:00pm Location: F.I.T.'s John E. Reeves Great Hall (7th Avenue & W 28th Street) Cost: Free entrance
Back again by popular demand, F.I.T. and the Design Mavens join forces for a 3 day shopping extravaganza. Participating designers include Zoe Schneider, Marcela Scvirer (ready to wear), Linda Cohen, Jessica Taggart, Raymonda Samawi Haute Couture, Madona Cole Lacy, Nandini Sinha, Christine Gant, Zebi Williams & Wendy Del Orbe, Karen Allyson Hayes, Alicia D. Ferriabough, Sarah Djarnie-Brown, Andres Throckmorton Stickney, Jacquelyn LaCroix, Nancy Rybczynski and Dana Killion. Cash or check preferred. Oh, and bring attached flyer for an extra 10% off.
Date: Saturday, December 8th Time: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Location: 3rd Ward (195 Morgan Ave) Cost: Free
This Saturday 3rd Ward invites you to the 1st ever Handmade Holiday Craft Fair and Open House where local artisans and craft mavens alike will be selling their wares. 3rd Ward’s Open House is filled with free tutorials and demos in vintage furniture restoration, sustainable lamp design, video animation, metal work, graphic design and more - all led by some of Brooklyn’s top artists and creative professionals. There will also be some special live performances, giveaways, discounts on membership, classes and studio rentals, tasty refreshments, and a photo booth! They will also be taking food and clothing donations for local shelters.
Date: Saturday, December 8th Time: Sat 3:00pm and 8:00pm Location: Peter Jay Sharp Theater (155 W. 65th St.) Cost: Free
Juilliard’s annual series Composers & Choreographers…PLUS takes place this weekend and will showcase energizing works produced by six pairs of students from the Composition Department and Dance Division. "The collaborations offer unexpected new directions and a melting pot of ideas. Juilliard faculty members Elizabeth Keen (dance) and Daniel Ott (music) serve as advisors for the new works with Jerome Begin (dance) as a consultant. For each piece, one third-year dancer is paired with one graduate-level composer. The program also features the best student choreographic work from the fall semester."
Date: Saturday, December 8th Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm Location: Giant Robot (437 East 9th) Cost: Free
Today check out Shortcomings And Goings at Giant Robot. "The artwork of acclaimed cartoonist Adrian Tomine. This is Adrian's second solo show for Giant Robot. On view will be original illustrations from the myriad of publications for which he illustrates, including The New Yorker and Giant Robot. Original artwork from Shortcomings will also be on view."
Date: Saturday, December 8th Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm Location: Tattoo Culture Gallery (129 Roebling St. Bklyn) Cost: Free
If you are looking for a little bit of art for your Saturday night check out "Tattooed Limbs & Other Oddities" at the Tattoo Culture Gallery. "Martina Secondo Russo is a New York artist and co-owner of MF Gallery. For her "Tattooed Limbs" series, she starts by cutting the shape out of plywood. After priming and painting the skin details with acrylic, she works with enamel markers to cover each square inch with all kinds of tattoos ranging from Œold-school¹ designs, to classic Halloween decorations, to her own drawings, or sometimes even images from other artists she admires." Tonight is the opening but the show will run through January.
Date: Saturday, December 8th Time: 10:00pm Location: Glassland (289 Kent, W'burg) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Bass Ale 11:00pm
My Open Bar wants to get you drunk and make you dance... again. This time they invite you to check out Snakes Say Hisss, Peer Pressure DJs, Finger on the Pulse DJs, Pink Skull and The Fairys. And starting at 11:00pm they want to feed you free Bass Ale (while supplies last). Not bad for a Saturday night.
Date: Friday, December 7th - Sunday, December 9th Time: Fri 6:00pm - 9:00pm; Sat & Sun 11:00am - 6:00pm Location: F.I.T.'s John E. Reeves Great Hall (7th Avenue & W 28th Street) Cost: Free entrance
Back again by popular demand, F.I.T. and the Design Mavens join forces for a 3 day shopping extravaganza. Participating designers include Zoe Schneider, Marcela Scvirer (ready to wear), Linda Cohen, Jessica Taggart, Raymonda Samawi Haute Couture, Madona Cole Lacy, Nandini Sinha, Christine Gant, Zebi Williams & Wendy Del Orbe, Karen Allyson Hayes, Alicia D. Ferriabough, Sarah Djarnie-Brown, Andres Throckmorton Stickney, Jacquelyn LaCroix, Nancy Rybczynski and Dana Killion. Cash or check preferred. Oh, and bring attached flyer for an extra 10% off.
Mmmmm... schnapps... that candy coated liquor tainting the breath of bums everywhere during holiday time. "Its getting cold outside and the smart people at Astor Wine and Spirits know just how to warm you up. If you guessed with a fireplace, you're wrong. A blanket? Wrong. Wine??? Still wrong. Their remedy is German schnapps and iot's sure to cure those winter blues fast. Compare Schoenauer Apple Schnapps to Killepitsch (made with over 90 fruits, berries, herbs and spices) and see which one gets you feeling warme first!"
Date: Monday, December 10th Time: 6:30pm Location: CUNY Graduate Center (65 Fifth Ave.) Cost: Free
"Harvey Pekar, the reclusive and eccentric author of the autobiographical comic book series 'American Splendor' and the Academy Award-nominated 2003 movie of the same name, talks about his latest endeavor 'Students for a Democratic Society: A Graphic History.' Working with (and appearing tonight) alongside friend and illustrator Robert Crumm and editor Paul Buhle, the three tell the story of the 1960s radical student activist group, SDS. [via papermag]
Date: Monday, December 10th Time: 10:00pm Location: Sway (305 Spring St) Cost: Free; must bring a can of food to donate to enter
'Tis the season for tons of holiday parties. And tonight is no exception. Roxy wishes you a Happy Hollerday with Dave Nada, Cobra Krames and complimentary vodka from 10:00pm to 11:30pm. Ahhh, sounds like a holiday party to me!
Those bass heavy mavens the Trouble and Bass crew kick off a new weekly downstairs at 205 tonight. The night focuses on some of the rarer material they don't spin on the regular so if your into the underbelly of the bassbin elite then this one's for you.
Date: Tuesday, December 11th Time: 6:30pm Location: Storefront for Art and Architecture (97 Kenmare Street) Cost: Free
"There are more than 300 Chinatowns around the world today. Many others have disappeared, and new ones are being born each year. Storefront for Art and Architecture, in association with Chinatown Film Festival New York, takes you on a global tour of the Chinatowns around the world. Despite the clichés associated with Chinatowns, they are defined by their differences as much as their similarities. Some are rundown ghettos; others are modern sites of recent development. From large and well-known neighborhoods in San Francisco and London, to obscure or recently-formed communities in cities like Dubai and Glasgow, Chinatowns is an accumulative photographic portrait of an urban phenomenon spanning across more than 100 cities and four continents. Starting in New York City and moving east around the planet, Chinatowns is a compendium of over 1000 images taken by almost as many photographers. It is a visual tribute to the diversities and idiosyncrasies, as much as the similarities, that unite these urban communities scattered all over the world."
Date: Tuesday, December 11th Time: 10:00pm - 4:00am Location: Cielo (18 Little West 12th Street) Cost:Free before midnight with RSVP, $20 at the door
It's not all that often we get to send you out to an event at Cielo - bringing some of the worlds top DJs to a great soundsystem has its price after all - so I was totally excited when we were able to score you guys a FreeNYC exclusive special RSVP for tonight. Post Prog Housers Layo & Bushwacka recently dropped the latest in the Global Underground DJ series (what are they at, like 600 now) and will be getting behind the decks to celebrate. They're class "Love Story" is one of the few tracks that still floats around my studio on vinyl and gets a constant whirl. Expect everything from classic tracks to unreleased bangers... kind of like a brief history of clubbing... and remember to RSVP and arrive before midnight to get in for free.
Date: Wednesday, December 12th Time: 8:00pm - 2:00am Location: Supreme Trading (213 N. 8th St, Williamsburg) Cost: Free
Oh Warper... no one can pack more knob twiddling electronic gadgetry into a single night. And here, for their 2 year anniversary of pushing laptop technique, they've packed even more "Omnidigital DJs, Biomorphic Musicians, and Multimedian Madness" then usual. 20+ musicians hit Williamsburg tonight including favs Pushtobreak (Groove Collective), DJ Shakey, Lance Blisters, and of course, currator DJ Moldover. Plus, a collection of AV artists, VJs, puppetry, and assorted oddities. Quite a night for one and all. Schedule below.
08:00 Patrick T-odd
08:40 Max Xiantu
09:10 DJ HeavyFlow
09:50 Kristina SuperGenius
10:20 OutHouse
10:50 Pushtobreak
11:20 Aerostatic
11:50 DJ Shakey
12:30 Michael Kuszynski
01:00 Atom
BACK ROOM
08:30 Plume
09:00 Sam Pluta
09:30 Elijah B Torn
10:15 Moldover
11:00 Gregory Shiff - The Vacationist
12:00 Thomas Hildebrand
12:30 Lance Blisters
01:00 BangInclude
VISUALS (BACK ROOM)
09:00 Sam Pluta (Audio+Visual)
09:30 Elijah B Torn - (Audio+Light Show)
10:15 Daniel Hai
11:00 SuperDraw
12:30 Lance Blisters (Audio+Visual)
01:00 Sandrine
INSTALLATION / INTERACTIVE / FASHION / DRAMA / DANCE / PUPPETRY / OTHER
Installation: The Dream Machine by Sandrine
Installation: The Octamasher by Moldover
"Industrial Dress" by B & B Designs (Bechtol & Boyd)
Date: Wednesday, December 12th Time: 9:00pm Location: BLVD (199 Bowery) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar Stoli 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Giant Step and Stolichnaya have joined forces to bring you a vodka infused holiday party. Headlining tonight are DJs Turntables on the Hudson and Mr. Scruff plus live performances by Tiombe Lockhart, José James, Taylor McFerrin, and DJs Center, Moni, Dhundee and Tyler Askew. On behalf of Bowery Mission, we are accepting donations at the door to help the needy during the holiday season. 100% of the proceeds will go to the charity. And if thats not enough, free Stoli from 9:00pm to 11:00pm.
Date: Wednesdays Time: 10:00pm Location: The Annex (152 Orchard Street) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Zygo Vodka, 11pm
The electro-hipster majesty that is High Voltage is has set up temporary shop at the Annex due to the current circumstances with 200 Orchard. Not to worry, you'll still get the same sweaty guyliner-ladden make-out sessions, Sparks drinking until the early morning, and fine indie-electro beats from the likes of DJ Dimitry, Sam Bell, and special guest DJ Krames. Plus, a good old energy infused Zygo open bar to kick it off. This is the last High Voltage until the new year so if you've been slacking then tonight's the night.
Date: Wednesday, December 12th Time: 10:00pm Location: Element (225 Houston St) Cost: Free Open Bar: 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Yay more holiday cheer! This time its 10.Deep who invites you to Sweat-Out, and celebrate the season. "DJs A-Trak, Pase Rock, and Nick Catchdubs will be setting the tone with movement-inducing sounds to assure that you will have to wring your shirt out before the night's over." Chicago-stylista Kid Sister hosts and Kid Cudi will help us sign
off on '07 with their own brand of sonic stylings. Open bar from 10 to 11 plus gift bags and debauchery.
Date: Wednesday, December 12th Time: 10:00pm Location: The Delancey (168 Delancey) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Ill Prohibited at The Delancey is the only game in town this week not toting along their holiday decorations. However Ill P has stuffed your stockings with a handful of local DJs to keep your hump day moving right along. Ill P., Teddy King, Queen Majesty and Will Star bring the noise, open bar from 10 to 11 brings the funk!
Date: Wednesday, December 12th Time: 10:00pm - 4:00am Location: Cielo (18 Little West 12th St) Cost: Free with RSVP ($15 w/out)
What you need to know is that we'll be dancing our a$$es off tonight at BLVD as DJ Scruff drops funky disco soul all night while wee get washed out on a 2hr open bar. But what you also need to know is that if someone could give me a specific set time, I'd be hopping a taxi up to cielo JUST to see Ben Westbeech perform. Straight and direct from Bristol, Westbeech is like one part house head, one part soul crooner and one part old raver gone array. The result is a very promising marriage of electronic music and performance. From house to (yikes) drum and bass (the smooth, soft kind) this boy croons to it all. Tonight is his US debut appearance and its well worth the trip. Dennis Ferrer headlines as DJ along with Kevin Hedge, J-Justice of the SunTzu Sound and Yasmeen on the decks. If you prefer house styles to funky disco then this is your spot tonight.
Well ladies, if you needed something to get you a little more, shall we say, excited for the holidays this may do it. Tonight is the release party for both the January issue of Playgirl magazine and the 2008 centerfold calender. Doc Johnson, Durex, HoHo Heels and Pipedream sponsor and supply 300 goody bags and some free booze.
Yay free movie screening! This time The L Magazine and Paramount Pictures team up and bring you Sweeney Todd! Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter sing throughout Tim Burton's theatrical remake. I'm totally excited! A few things to note, you must print the pass (click on the image above left) and bring it with you, plus seating is first come first serve, I would recommend you get there way early! Also, Also, email in for a chance to win either a $100 gift certificate to Modern Age Tattoos, a $100 gift certificate to Halloween Adventure, or one of 10 Sweeney prize packs!
Date: Thursday, December 13th Time: 9:00pm Location: Madame X (94 West Houston St, Upstairs) Cost: Free
The Avaaz Crew bring their bhangra beats across the river and back to their old stomping ground at Madame X tonight with BPM Made In India. Dropping new hotness backed by old favorites special guest Bunny Love and Odessa are joined by residents Bollygirl, Dimm, and Shree are also joined by Odessa.
Date: Thursday, December 13th Time: 9:00pm Location: Frank's Cocktail Lounge (660 Fulton, Ft. Green) Cost: Free
Not feeling up for a crazy party night? How 'bout you split the difference and check out The Movie Night Disco. Start with a movie, end with a disco. Tonight film is Jean-Luc Godard's One Plus One (Sympathy For The Devil). Described as "Godard's mellowest: Mick Jagger wears pink pants and makes a song. Coo coo ka coo. In between, silly vigilantes fight the man. When producers wanted to add the completed song at the end of the film, Goadard was irate, 'They want to make one plus one equal two.'" DJ Tropical Jeremy heads up the disco post movie.
Add this one to your ever growing list of holiday parties. Tonight it's Modular's turn as they bring you their Winter Social. Holy Ghost, Ben Brunnemer and DJ Jaclyn of The Bangers all show up to show their holiday love!
Date: Friday, December 14th Time: 8:30am - 9:00pm Location: Wollman Ice Skating Rink in Prospect Park (Enter Park at Lincoln Road & Ocean Ave., Parkside & Ocean Aves., or Flatbush Ave. & Empire Blvd) Cost: Skating is Free, skate rental is $6
Just in time for the holiday season comes the opening of the Wollman Rink in Prospect Park. And in honor of that opening today, there will be free skating all day long! I'm sure that most of you don't own skates, so skate rental will cost ya 6 big ones!
Date: Friday, December 14th Time: 10:00pm Location: The Royale (508 5th Ave, P'Slope) Cost: Free
Park Slope was very sad in November when they were deprived of their monthly (and possibly only) dose of dance party. Have no fear though Good Foot is back and better than ever! Tonight, DJs Morsy, Jess Jubilee and Cousin Cole take to the tables at The Royale. Should be a fun night, so stop by and say hello!
Date: Friday, December 14th Time: 10:00pm Location: 66 Water Street, DUMBO Cost: $5 with RSVP Open Bar: Heineken 10:00pm - 12:00am
The Taste Crew is at it again, this time with we get a taste of circus life! Hidden Circus pops up their big top in Dumbo tonight with burlesque, hula hoops and body painting. Plus of course musical stylings from DJ Equal, Dhundee, Stimulus, and Jamin. It is $5 with RSVP but that gets you two hours of free Heineken!
Date: Friday, December 14th Time: 11:00pm Location: Lotus (409 W 14th Street) Cost: Free with RSVP
If you are planin' on staying in Manhattan tonight you may want to Swing by Lotus for Top Billin'. Upstairs in the main room, The Rub will be continuing their weekly rotating residency, this week Cosmo Baker is up to bat. And also joining him will be "the legendary" Junior Sanchez spinning hip-hop, electro, party tunes and classics. Should be fun, but don't forget to RSVP.
Date: Saturday, December 15th Time: 9:00pm Location: Studio B (259 Banker, G'point) Cost: $5 and 3 Cans of food before midnight, $10 and 3 cans of food after midnight
I can't tell you how excited we are to tell you about Joy tonight. I mean come on, DB and Jason Jinx throw down old school Nasa style! Nigel Richards represents for the old ravers from Philly! For like the 10th time this year I ask is it 1999 or 2007? If none of these names mean anything to you, I highly suggest you head to Studio B and learn. Also on deck tonight you got Evil Dee, Christian Bruna, Craze, Ayres, and many, many more. Also, in the spirit of the holidays it is also a food drive, everyone is asked to bring 3 cans of food with them to donate.
Date: Saturday, December 15th Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm Location: The Showroom NYC (117 Second Ave. 2nd Floor) Cost: Free
Mass Appeal and Thunderdog invite you to Holiday Beat Down at The Showroom! No this is not where you get mugged by a bunch of people in Santa costumes. It is however an installation and new works from Jermeyville. Music from Expansion Team and "stupid crazy give-aways".
Date: Sunday, December 16th Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Queens Museum of Art (Flushing Meadow Corona Park) Cost: $5 suggested donation
How about a little art for your Sunday afternoon with an opening at the Queens Museum of Art. "After critical and popular acclaim at Berlin's House of Cultures, the Queens Museum of Art presents New York State of Mind, an exhibition and film program that offers a fresh vision of New York City from an outsiders perspective while evoking nostalgia for the city's gritty past. The exhibition features a dynamic group of emerging and established artists whose work reflects New York City's shifting paradigms and demographic. The films in New York State of Mind range from early silent films documenting the rise of the world famous Manhattan skyline in the 1920's, to contemporary shorts, art films and feature documentaries.
Date: Monday, December 17th Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Blue Owl (196 2nd Avenue) Cost: Free Open Bar: Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka Cocktails
This one can be summed up very easily, and was kind of already done for me. All that needs to be said is "If It Ain't Zubrowka, Don't Fix It." So as you may have guessed complimentary Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka Cocktails will be served from 6pm to 8pm at the lovely Blue Owl.
Date: Monday, December 17th Time: 6:30pm Location: Bar Nine (807 9th Avenue bet 53rd and 54th St) Cost: $5 with RSVP
Ever wish you could have an office holiday party, that was you know, fun? Well, Metro Metro has solved this problem for you. They issued the following memo to their "employees" today, "This is a reminder going out to all fake employees about the Metro Metro Holiday Office Party. Please join us in celebrating the holidays by assuming a fake job title and hobnobbing with fake co-workers over genuine drinks. Need inspiration for potential job titles, such as Associate with the Bad Toupee, or the Wait-Until-You-Hear-How-Smart-my-Baby-Is Co-worker? Check our website for a list."
In honor of Brooklyn Independent's second anniversary at Barbes tonight, they will be doing a special program of all short films. Ranging in length from 4 minutes to 30 minutes the ten films span topics from picking up a date for the high school dance and suburban life to bombs in Iraq and a man bound by the four walls of his elevator. Michael Cera, Dominique Pinon and John C. Reilly all make a cameo in tonight's playl ist.
Pete's candy store has come to the rescue, turning Monday nights into the best night of the week. Free comedy and free candy are the highlights of their Monday Evening Stand-Up. The back room is transformed into a mini-comedy club for five comedians. The lineup varies, but the host, Jennifer Dziura, can always be counted on to get things started and keep you laughing all night long!!
Date: Mondays Time: 9:00pm - midnight Location: Rapture Café (200 Ave A between 12th and 13th St) Cost: Free
This ain't your grandma's Bingo! Monday Night Bingo is "the rollicking game show hosted by high-profile drag queen Linda Simpson and downtown It boy Murray Hill. For the past year-and-a-half, the wisecracking celebrity duo has enjoyed a smash run at Mo Pitkin’s. Now it’s time for Rapture to be filled with joyous cries of 'Bingo!' as ecstatic players win prizes galore—some silly, some superb—including theatre tickets, booze, all sorts of whatchamacallits and good ol’ American cash. Adding to the fun is a dazzling array of downtown-celebrity guest spokesmodels and surprise performances."
There's only one place to watch a man serenade his woman with a near-perfect rendition of Iron Maiden's "Number of the Beast." The energetic three-piece band that backs up the eager performers creates enough energy to propel the average Joey and Joan to the superstar status of a Joey Ramone or Joan Jett. This is not for the faint of heart. Gawkers are welcome.
Date: Tuesday, December 18th Time: 6:00pm - 11:00pm Location: 388 Broadway at 13th St, 3rd Floor Cost: Unwrapped childs toy or $5
If your like me, you've been putting off your holiday shopping (as usual) as long as possible. Well, the good folks at MyOpenBar are helping you knock all those presents out in one Bass Ale fueled evening tonight with their last minute shopping event. 18 independent brands - including Claw Money, Sweet Tater, BiJules, Dirty Librarian Chains, and more - come together tonight for your shopping pleasure. Plus free bass ale all night and music by DJ Neil Armstrong. Make sure you bring an unwrapped child's toy for free entry or a $5 donation straight to Toys for Tots.
Date: Tuesday, December 18th Time: 7:30pm Location: Manahatta (corner of Bleeker and Bowery) Cost: Free
Here is yet another holiday event for you. This one boasts Tony Touch, DJ Boogie, DJ Chela, and DJ Eleven. Plus free shots of Coquito, free dessert, and Giveaways from
Brinca, Leroy Jenkins, Lesche, Secret Society and AD4 Clothing. Mmmmm free dessert!
Date: Tuesday, December 18th Time: 8:00pm Location: The Belmont Lounge (117 East 15th) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Dewars 8:00pm - 10:00pm
If you haven't yet had your fill of holiday parties (I'm not really sure how that could be possible) you should check out Frank 151's Holiday Celebration at Belmont Lounge tonight. DJs Sal Morale, Vitalie, Sinatra and Synapse all take to the tables. Plus free Dewars from 8pm to 10pm.
Date: Wednesday, December 19th Time: 8:00pm Location: Galapagos Art Space (70 N. 6th St, W'Burg) Cost: Free
Art Party NYC brings together "an evening of spectacular emerging art, performance and music [including] painting, drawing, photography, fashion, collage and installation art by seventeen emerging artists. Get hot with bands playing the spectrum from melodious, to electronicand rockin'. Guest DJs spin tropicana, british r&r, electro and space disco, for dancing till... you have to take your fancy clothes off." 2 for 1 vodka from 8-9. Full Line-up Below. 21+
PAINTINGS AND MIXED MEDIA:
Adriane Vannoy Schramm
Brooke Goldberg
Catherine Garwood
Caroline Sebastian
David Mramor
Jasmin Rodriguez
Jeremiah Mandel
Josef Martony
Nina Gray Sweeney
Mac Hueslter
Micheal Fenster
Sonya Li
PERFORMANCE ART:
David Mramor
Stephanie Moreno
Elizabeth Cummings
FASHION:
Kate Linstrom
NSTALLATION:
Jason Villegas
Moana McR
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Erin Green
Noah Levenson
Mike Marquez
Sean Thomas
DJ's:
DJ Paul (Closet Trekkie Records, NYC)
DJ Neptune (Reccenter)
DJ Herschel (Sway, nyc)
Shinratek (HUGS, NYC)
LIVE MUSIC:
Mike of Abraham Van (acoustic)
Des Roar
Ponie Heart
Sharon Van Etten
Jett Craze
Sean Walsh & the National Reserve
Opsvik and Jennings
Date: Wednesday, December 19th Time: 9:00pm Location: 205 (205 Chrystie St) Cost: Free; RSVP to reserve your set
Every Wednesday The Taste Crew sets up shop at 205. And while they normally bring you a line up of hot DJs, tonight they are mixin' it up a little different. Catch a screening of R. Kelly's “Trapped in the Closet” in its full 22 chapter, 80 minute glory! A "Clositini" drink special will be available while viewing. Admission is free, but be sure to RSVP to reserve your seat.
Date: Wednesday, December 19th Time: 11:00pm Location: 205 (205 Chrystie Street) Cost: Free with RSVP
Performance Space 122 holds their third annual Red and White party tonight. I really think all these holiday parties are starting to cause me some serious liver trouble! Anyway, DJs Andrew Andrew plus the whole 205 crew keep the party moving all night long. The party starts at 9pm, but only for 122 members, the rest of us hooligans can't show up til 11.
Date: Thursday, December 20th Time: 6:30pm Location: Lolita (266 Broom St. @ Allen) Cost: Free
For this one I am going to rely on the description I was sent of the work rather than try to explain for myself. "Ten (Who's Who in American Art, Best American Erotic Artists) will be showing some of his most exuberant and life-affirming sensual paintings at Lolita... Ten's astonishing fantasies of biological and geological phenomena are rendered in oil with exquisite technique, brushwork, and style that often engenders virtuosity... Cheese and experimental cookies opening night for as long as they last!" First off, experimental cookies sound awesome. And second, after looking at this work, instead of "life-affirming sensual paintings" I may have used a word beginning with "V" and ending in "ina", but hey thats just me. Show runs through 12/31.
Date: Thursday, December 20th Time: 10:00pm Location: Hugs (108 N 6th St, W'burg) Cost: Free
Guess what, guess what, guess what?!? This is not a holiday party! Yay! No santas or trees or candle lighting, just an abundance of hugs! Hug It Out is a new party the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month featuring Cobra Krames and Rok One and Jaclyn of The Bangers. They promise you club house classics, basement bangers, parking lot anthems, all the jams you love, and ample amounts of hugs and kisses!
Guess what, guess what, guess what?!? Its another Christmas party! 3Sixteen has joined forces with Good People to get their holiday on tonight. Thunderfang represents with a live performance, plus DJs IXL, Morsy and Chasekillz take to the decks.
In case one holiday party at 205 wasn't enough for one night, how about a second one? A Big Fun Christmas special takes over downstairs with DJs Roctakon and Unemployed LLoyd.
Date: Friday, December 21st Time: 10:00pm Location: Galapagos (70 N. 6th, W'burg) Cost: $5 with RSVP, $10 w/o Open Bar: 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Crooked Disco is a monthly audio/visual/performance experience. It sort of sounds like Electro meets Booty House meets B'more Club. It sort of looks like an A.D.D. fueled technicolor video game funhouse. Crooked Disco has been killing it every month so if you've missed us so far this is your chance!
This month Crooked Disco is on a Friday and that means we finally get to bring all of our friends who usually can’t come out to play on Saturdays. Straight off the top we’ve got a rare LIVE appearance from Todosantos. Live and direct from Venezuela and recently relocated in Brooklyn, the heavily hyped audiovisual band mashes up the best of Bmore, 4x4, ghettotech and dubstep into a whole new sound they like to call "tukky bass". The group sets the stage on fire with a stampede of zebras, seizure inducing videos and tukkybass madness, turning kids into crowd surfing lunatics from coast to coast. Fans of our previous guest, Eclectic Methods, will not be disapointed.
On the decks we’ve got Marc-Alan Gray who reigns supreme over the dancefloor at Lotus every Saturday. Marc-Alan has his own brand of sexed up electro house which will keep the floor moving to the early morn. And finally, newcomer on the scene and recent NYC transplant Pumpkin Patch takes over the decks with that French fueled electro bass that we just can’t get enough of. Fans of Modular, Kitsuné, and Ed Banger will want to check this out. Plus, we got new reinforced lighting. And as always, open bar from 10pm - 11pm.
Date: Friday, December 21st - Sunday, December 23rd Time: Fri 12:00pm - 8:00pm, Sat & Sun 11:00am - 8:00pm Location: Mishka Warehouse (350 Broadway, W'burg) Cost: Free admission, clothing varies
Just in time for all of your last minute shopping and that random cousin you forgot to buy a present for comes the Mishka Warehouse sale. They are clearing out all old gear, new gear, samples and anything else that might be lurking around. Prices are reduced to $10 for T-shirts, $20 for Hoodies, $20 for New Eras and 50% off Jackets, Bags and Samples!
Date:Friday, December 21st Time: 4:00pm Location: 67 Wine and Spirits (179 Columbus Ave @ West 68th St) Cost: Free
There's no better way to celebrate the holidays or ring in the new year than with some bubbly. My New Years Eve champagne will involve a couple $13 bottles, but if you're looking to get in on something a little finer, check out a free Dom Perignon tasting this afternoon.
Date: Friday, December 21st Time: 7:00pm - 2:00am Location: Hotel QT (125 west 45th street) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Vodka 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Love is back at the hotel QT tonight so its time to bust out that swimwear again! DJs Aaron James and Sujinho play music to keep the pool hopin'. Zuvuya Collective supplies the visual stimulation (even though bikinis are visual stimulation enough for most). Plus a vodka open bar form 8 to 9!
Date: Friday, December 21st Time: 9:00pm Location: Crash Mansion (199 Bowery Street) Cost: Free with RSVP; $5 w/o Open Bar: Vodka 9 to 10
In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Crash Mansion is opening their doors and lifting their usual Friday night cover tonight. Plus they thought you may also enjoy a lovely open bar with free vodka from 9pm to 10pm. Oh, and special guest DJ Ilan from MY TVS keeps things moving all night.
Date: Friday, December 21st Time: 10:00pm Location: The Royale (506 5th Ave, P'Slope) Cost: Free
The Royale Rumble a Brooklyn Hip Hop Funk dance party at The Royale is onto it's third installment tonight. Episode III: Winter Recess! features Resident DJs Kevlar and Rabbi Darkside as well as live percussion bringin' ya an eclectic mix of classic Hip Hop, R&B, Uptempo World Jams, Nu-Wave/Old School Funk, and Dance Floor Gems. You know we love the Royale so you may want to check this out. And if for some reason you can't make it, they are back every third Friday.
Date: Friday, December 21st Time: 10:00pm Location: Identity (515 6th St Btw Ave A & Ave B) Cost: Free
With 2007 coming to an end, the Liquid Sound Lounge wanted to squeeze in just one more party. Tonight not only do hey celebrate the Capricorn birthdays of Jeannie Hopper and promoter Reggie Johnson, but Jeannie will spin her unique blend of Soulful Dance Music throughout the night along with some special guests (TBA) that are also fellow Capricorn. But don't worry, even if you're not a Capricorn, you're still invited.
Date: Saturday, December 22nd Time: 4:30pm - 7:00pm Location: Rustic Arbor on Lullwater in Prospect Park, BK Cost: Free
While we bring you Crooked Disco, Gemini & Scorpio and Zemi17 bring you Silent Solstice Disco! In case you don't know what silent disco is I will explain. Basically, a DJ plays music which is broadcast so that participants can tune in and hear the music, yet it is completely silent to passerbys. This specific silent disco is dedicated to the solstice! Yule, the winter solstice, the start of the solar year, is a celebration of Light and Rebirth. Tonight, on the longest night of the year, Zemi17 brings you his space house; Gemini & Scorpio give you warm delicious drinks; Todd P & Jeanne Angel surround you in light. Bring a radio with headphones and blankets to keep warm, its cold in the park this time of year! Directions to park location after the jump.
Directions:
Q train to Prospect Park, Lincoln Rd exit. Enter park at Lincoln Rd,
go straight, following signs for Audubon Center, turn left after
passing under arch (the Center will be ahead and on the right) -- 5
min walk.
Alternatively, F train to 15th St/Prospect Park. Bear right on West
Dr when entering park, left on Center Dr, cross Nethermead meadow
towards lake & Audubon Center, over Lullwater bridge, then right
along shore
Date: Saturday, December 22nd Time: 9:00pm Location: Cush 87 (87 Ludlow St) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Jack Daniels 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Wild Like Rockstars can be summed up pretty easily, 4 DJ's and a whole lotta Jack. Chad Dubz and Iron Lyon, plus Padati and Goldenchild all take to the turntables. Plus 2 opportunities for some free Jack Daniels! First you get free Jack from 9pm to 10pm. Then for the late night crew, you get 2 for 1 JD mix drinks.
Date: Saturday, December 22nd Time: 10:00pm Location: The Delancey(168 Delancey) Cost: Free
If your looking for a dose of electronic music for your Saturday night check out Unified Vibes at The Delancey. And quiet a variety it is with Fishstix (Ragga Jungle), Eshin & MC Dylz (DnB Jungle Jump Up), Driver (Hard Acid Tek), Darxyde (Hard Acid/Acid Tek - Live), Nefarious (Tribal Jungle - Live), Nevermind VS the Tryant (Hardcore), El Gallo (Breakcore), Foodstampz (Ragga Muffin Jungle Mashup), Tangled Lysergic Puddles on Celestial Threads and Jeanne Angel on live visuals. Definitely worth checkin' out if you have been waiting to bust out your old raver dance moves.
Date: Saturday, December 22nd Time: 10:00pm Location: Lotus (409 West 14th St) Cost: Free
In case you didn't get enough of Marc-Alan Gray on Friday night at Crooked Disco check him out again tonight along side the likes of Sujinho and Strecth Armstrong. Tonight is the second anniversary of Changez Le Beat at Lotus which happens every Saturday Night in the lounge. There seems to be some sort of secret open bar, but info is only available with an RSVP
Date: Saturday, December 22nd Time: 10:00pm Location: Supreme Trading ( 213 N. 8th St., W'burg) Cost: Free
Looking for a good time in Williamsburg tonight? Check out Sound Advice at Supreme Trading. "DJ's Reverend McFly & Teenwolf mix and mash a wide variety of dance music to set the dancefloor on fire. The goal of the night has always been to forget genre, forget accepted formats, and focus on tight, danceable mixing. Expect to hear everything from your favorite Motown songs to the latest cuts by Chromeo, Swizz Beatz, or Beenie Man. House, Reggae, Rock, Funk, Rap, Electro, Baltimore Club; you really never know what you'll hear"
Date: Sunday, December 23rd Time: 10:00pm Location: Beauty Bar (231 East 14th) Cost: Free Open Bar Vodka 10:00pm - 11:00pm
The self proclaimed "three wise men of the downtown scene" Michael T, DJ Jess, and Twig The Wonderkid arrive at Beauty Bar tonight on the eve of the eve. At Re-make/Re-model expect rock 'n' roll, apostolic new-wave, and paganistic post-punk. Plus what everyone really needs at the holidays, a Zygo Energy Vodka open bar from 10pm to 11pm.
Date: Sunday, December 23rd Time: 10:00pm Location: Sway (305 Spring Street) Cost: Free
Wondering what to do with your Sunday night? How about a little Smiths/Morrissey action. Tonight at Sway check out a celebration of that morose genius, Morrissey. "Brian DeGraw moonlights as a DJ. If you've heard that name before then you're officially cool enough to be here. If not, just nod."
Date: Monday, December 24th Time: 9:30am - 5:30pm Location: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Ave) Cost: pay as you wish
In honor of Christmas Eve, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is doing something unheard of and actually opening the museums doors on a Monday. Bring your family, friends, kids and random house guests to one of the most loved New York City landmarks and a gigantic collection of art work and history.
Date: Monday, December 24th Time: 9:00pm Location: China1 (50 Avenue B) Cost: Free
Usually the Jewish Christmas eve involves chinese food and going to the movies. If you're looking for something a little more exciting tonight check out Nuthin' But A Jew Thing (baby). Specially named performances from DJ Macabee (of It's Overture) as Dr. Dreidel, 100 dBs as Jewmaine Dupree and Professor Meat as Pharoahe Mench.
Date: Monday, December 24th Time: 10:00pm Location: Beauty Bar (231 East 14th St) Cost: Free Open Bar Macau beer 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Bah Humbug is a holy night of musical mayhem for those of you not wrapped in Christmas sweaters and delicately sipping egg nog while leaving notes for Santa. DJ Captain Heartlock spins garage, mod and soul whils DJ Xerox rocks the rock, indie and electro. Free Macau beer keeps you scroogey all night.
Date: Wednesday, December 26th Time: 10:00pm - 4:00am Location: 2A (25 Avenue A) Cost: Free
Tonight at 2A, Mother of Pearl brings in a bunch of Drum and Bass DJs for Candy Flip. However, in keeping with the Candy Flippin' style they all break character and spin a different genera from DNB. DJ Human spins reggae and dancehall, CT & Fatjo pick old skool jungle, Winter's got electro and booty bass, Mousky reps for minimal techno and Eshin goes for hip hop.
Date: Wednesday, December 26th Time: 10:00pm Location: Bar 2A (25 Ave A at 2nd St) Cost: Free
Some of NYC's permier D&B DJs (line-up unknown) mix things up tonight by spinning everything from Reggae to Techno, Electro/Breaks to Hip Hop, and more. 21+
Date: Wednesday, December 26th Time: 10:00pm Location: Bar 2A (25 Ave A at 2nd St) Cost: Free before 11, $5 after
Its an old school post Christmas reunion at Love tonight as some of NYC's finest get together on the club's premier sounds system to reek havoc for the holidays. Havok, Reid Speed, Onionz, Odi and more expect everything from house to drum and bass and all genres in between (aka Hard House and straight techno). Def. a chance to stomp out those xmas cookies. 21+
Date: Thursday, December 27th Time: 10:00pm Location: Happy Ending Cost: Free Open Bar Bass All, 11-12 and 2-3
DJs Rekless and Sean MF Roberts bring all things indie-electro-bloghouse-80's tonight at their bi-monthly party. To sweeten you holiday hangover, they're priming you with two open bars so come early or stay late... 21+
Its a slow week with Santa being in town and all, but these two are doing everything they can to keep things moving. Sujinho and Gravy want to "shock" you tonight with their "bass crazy music 4 dat ass". Should be a good Thursday night party.
Date: Friday, December 28th Time: 9:00pm Location: Galapagos Art Space (70 N. 6th St, W'burg) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar Fried Chicken n' Waffles 9:00pm - 12:00am
After all the family time at Christmas start your New Years weekend out with the Snow Job Party. Chad Dubz, Complex, and Total Eclipse keep you workin' in the dance floor. Ben Angotti and Danielle Mastriani will be doing live artwork to keep you visually stimulated. And in case you didn't eat enough over the holidays, all you can eat Fried Chicken n' Waffles from 9pm to 12am courtesy of Jim's Diner.
Date: Saturday, December 1st Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm Location: Jonathan Levine Gallery (529 W. 20th St, 9th Floor) Cost: Free
Every relevant street artist out of Europe under one roof.... The Streets of Europe, a group exhibition featuring installations by six of Europe’s most dynamic Street Artists pack up and head back over the pond today. "The Jonathan LeVine Gallery has invited Blek le Rat, Blu, Bo130, D*Face, Microbo and Space Invader directly from the streets of Europe, to present their work to New York audiences." The show went up on the first and today is your last chance to get a peek.
Date: Saturday, December 29th Time: ??? Location: 71 Suydam St Cost: Free
"Yes this is a House Party. No, this is no lame ass bull$h!t. Three floors, free drinks, bring who you want, where what you want (or don't wear anything - we don't care). We got no holiday plans. This is right in the cozy nook carved out by X-Mas and New Year's Eve.
Mr. Photog will be snapping away, Krock will provide the tunes, and everyone else will be gettin f---ed up."
I guess since Santa has already checked his naughty list this year we can all stop pretending to be good little boys and girls. Loose your lingerie tonight over at Savalas for Panty Raid. DJs Cousin Cole, Dainjah and Matty Love shake you 'til you drop your briefs.
Every year we anguish over what events to post for New Years Eve. Almost nothing is free, very few things are cheap and most everything else costs $$$. We tend to flee the city for snow covered mountains, but for those of you staying we will do our best to help you bring in 2008 with a bang and as much money still left in your pocket as possible. With that being said, just wanted to give you a heads up that a majority of the events tonight will carry a price tag!
Date: Monday, December 31st Time: 8:00pm for kids, 10:00pm for big kids Location: Brooklyn Lyceum (227 4th Ave, P'Slope) Cost: $20 in advance, $30 at the door, $10 for kids
Turntable On The Hudson (our favorite acronym) helps you celebrate the New Year in Brooklyn tonight. DJs Nickodemus, Mariano, Sabo and Tito Roc, plus Nappy G and Christian Rogers on percussion fill the Brooklyn Lyceum with Afrobeat, Brazilian and Latin beats to keep you moving. At 8pm bring the kids out for a family friendly celebration. At 10pm the kids go to bed and the grown ups go to the dance floor!
Date: Monday, December 31st Time: 8:00pm Location: Stain (766 Grand St, Williamsburg) Cost: Free
While less extravagant then most New Years Eve parties, Stain, an arts lounge dedicated to local products and talent, is bringing back that Prohibition cool. The End of Prohibition is New Year's Eve Circa 1933. There's a classic movie screening, scratchy jazz standards and depression era pricing. Period costumes are optional but highly encouraged! Should be a really fun way to usher in the future!
The Rub at Southpaw is always a good time, so we assume that they will usher in 2008 with the same spirit. DJs Ayres, Cosmo Baker and Eleven keep you dancing all night long. They are joined tonight by DJ Sureshot who sets up shop in the basement. Tickets are $40 in advance, and if you're interested in going I suggest you get 'em soon as they are sure to sell out. Its a big price tag but includes food and champagne!
Date: Monday, December 31st Time: 9:00pm Location: Lucky Cat (245 Grand St., W'burg) Cost: Free
If you are looking for a free NYE in Williamsburg tonight this may be the place. Sharegroove is the DJ partnership of Duckcomb and ShakeWell and they have invited Tropical Jeremy and Dan Selzer (from All Disco at Capones) to help them celebrate the end of 2007 at Lucky Cat. There is no cover plus a complimentary champagne toast and Hor Douvres at midnight!
Date: Monday, December 31st Time: 9:00pm Location: 341 Scholes St. (East W'burg, L to Montrose or Morgan) Cost: $30 tickets here
The kids over at The Danger invite you to New Lost City for NYE. In their words "This New Years Eve we drink our inspiration from the lost cities of decadence. Dozens of performers have come together to create a New Years Eve explosion of spontaneous acts of spectacle and communal games of chance all set to the beat of the best dj's this side of Singapore." Dress in your best thrift-store formal and self-made chic, games of chance by Ryan O'Conner, burlesque shows presented by Gemini & Scorpio, music from The Super Family, $mall Change, DJ Kimyon, Gamelan Orchestra, Amoeba Collective featuring Zemi 17 and Dok. Plus free beer from 9pm to 10pm. Expect this one to go all night and pretty far into 2008.
Date: Monday, December 31st Time: 10:00pm Location: Supreme Trading (213 N. 8th, W'burg) Cost: Free
If you are totally over all the over priced over hyped NYE parties check out Welcome to the Future from the boys over at Sound Advice. First off there is no cover! Expect to hear an incredibly diverse array of music, they play everything from Hip Hop to Rock to Reggae to House and always get the party moving. Should be all the fun with out all the hassle, so welcome in the future at Supreme trading tonight.
Date: Monday, December 31st Time: 9:00pm - 12:00am Location: Jivamukti Yoga Center (841 Broadway 2nd Floor) Cost: Free
If you are looking for something totally different for this New Years Eve try bringing in the new year Zen style. For the 19th year Jivamukti Yoga Center opens its doors to provide a yogic place of refuge for all with an observed three hour long silence from 9:00pm-12:00am. After which there will be yoga, meditation, chants and yummy Vegan Chai along with assorted vegan snacks.
Date:Monday, December 31st Time: 10:00pm Location: 541 West 37th St btw 10th & 11th aves Cost: $40 with RSVP, $50 w/o
1900s, Pure Butter and Sted Ruckus present the 4th annual Kenny Loftin's New Years Eve Loft Party. Enjoy 15,000 square feet of loft partying madness, with 7 DJs to bring you into 2008, including Synapse, PF Cuttin, Melo X, DJ Equal, Vinyl Richie, Baby Dayliner and Rude & Insensitive, plus a live set by Francis & the Lights. If you RSVP it's $40 to get in the door ($50 w/o) but that does include an open bar from 10pm to 2pm. Plus if you're feeling the BYO they will provide you with mixers, cups and ice all night!
Date: Monday, December 31st Time: 8:00pm - 8:00am Location: Studio B (259 Banker St, G'point) Cost: $20 limited pre-sale through ticketweb, Day Of $25 w/flyer, $30 w/out
Get ready to go all night and into the wee hours of the morning as Fun has lined up a stellar NYE Studio B. They bring you Moby, Kudu (live), Slick Rick (live), Holy Ghost (DJ set), Jacques Renault and residents Eamon Harkin and Rok One with the Bangers. Plus, for those of you that are a little more old school NYC techno pioneer Frankie Bones! And of course a free champagne toast at Midnight. There are a limited number of pre-sale tickets available through ticketweb.
Date: Monday, December 31st Time: meet up times range from 9:00pm to 11:15pm Location: Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens Cost: Free
If you are looking for something other than the usual out of your New Years Eve, the Time's Up New Years Eve Bike Ride is a great alternative! The main ride begins at 10:30pm at Washington Square Park, under the arch and continues up to Belvedere Castle in the middle of Central Park for the best (and free!) New Year's Eve dance party in town! Dress festive and don't forget your noisemakers, party favors, food, drink, and general merriment. There are rides feeding into the main ride leaving from Queens, Brooklyn and alternate Manhattan locations. Details on times and locations after the jump.
* 9:00pm Queens: Meet at Court House Square in Queens at 45th Rd and 23rd St (7 train stops right there)
* 10:00pm Brooklyn: Meet at the corner of the park near the Brooklyn-side entrance to the Williamsburg Bridge bikepath
* 10:50 p.m. at Madison Square Park, 23rd and Broadway, Flatiron side
* 11:15 p.m. at Sherman Statue in front of the Plaza Hotel, 59th and 5th Ave.
* If you don't want to do the ride, you can also meet at 11:45pm at Belvedere Castle.
Date: Monday, December 31st Time: 11:30pm – 12:30am Location: Trinity Church (Broadway at Wall Street) Cost: Free
"Forget the crowds and the noise of Times Square, and ring in the New Year with Trinity Church at their New Year’s Eve Bell Ringing! Deemed one of New York’s greatest 19th century traditions, the ringing of the bells at Trinity Church was how New Yorkers used to celebrate the New Year until 1904, when the tradition moved uptown." Sure it doesn't have booze and fancy club lights, but its a nice, simple way to spend the night. If you're looking for a way to spice it up, try it with a flask in your pocket.
