Date: Tuesday, April 1st Time: 11:00am – 2:30pm Location: 35 East 46th Street at Lexington Avenue Cost: Pay-as-you-wish to benefit Direct Relief International
"In a marriage of Scotland’s two best loved exports, Scotch Whisky and golf, The Glenlivet brings to New York a traditional Scottish links housed in Midtown Manhattan. The urban-scaled course features nine holes sloped with water hazards, bridges, sand traps, and a virtual driving range and chipping area for golfers to improve their games. In addition to practicing their swing, golfers will have the chance to win two extraordinary trips to the courses in Pinehurst, North Carolina and St. Andrews, Scotland...Avid golfers will be able to sneak in a quick round during their lunch hour, all while helping to raise funds for Direct Relief International." Open today through the 4th and the 8th through the 11th.
Date: Tuesday, April 1st Time: 12:00pm Location: 5th Ave & 59th St to Union Square Cost: Free
The New York April Fools' Day Parade was created in 1986 to remedy a glaring omission in the long list of New York's annual ethnic and holiday parades. These events fail to recognize the importance of April 1st, the day designated to commemorate the perennial folly of mankind. In an attempt to bridge that gap and bring people back in touch with their inherent foolishness, the parade annually crowns a King of Fools from parading look-alikes. The parade will be led by President George Bush and his entire cabinet. They will be given a 60-second lead and then pursued by an outraged lynch mob. This will be followed by a Macy's Day Parade-size helium balloon of a B52 Bomber Equipped with Nuclear Missiles flying overhead as the April Fools' Day Parade Marching Band plays Woody Guthrie's "So Long, It's Been Good to Know You." The Parade's Grand Marshall will be Ralph Nader, appropriately dressed as The Jester." More below.
This year's floats will be led Mardi Gras-style by Angelo Mozilo, CEO of Countrywide Financial, and instead of beads his Loan Shark Cronies will toss out loans you can't refuse to the crowd; Michael Vick will be taking bets on his Dog Fight Float with caged, snarling pit bulls; a Chinese Dry-Cleaning Float will feature Roy Pearson screaming, "Where are my pants? I'm going to sue!"; an Archeological Dig float designed by James Cameron will feature Jesus and Mary's Bones; a Tourette's Syndrome Float will feature radio personality Don Imus, political pundit Ann Coulter, the Reverend Louis Farrakhan, radio talk show host Bill Cunningham, and Dog the Bounty HunterÑall shouting obscenities at the crowd; and a Mayflower Hotel Suite Float featuring New York Governor Eliot "Dickhead" Spitzer surrounded by hookers while promising "I will work hard to win back your trust".
Marching celebrity fool look-alikes will include Senator Larry Craig insisting, "I'm not gay!"; Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore insisting, "I am gay"; Cheney Aide Scooter Libby pleading "Pardon me, pardon me!"; disruptive political protestor Andrew Meyer surrounded by cops screaming, "Don't tase me, bro"; ex-Attorney General Alberto Gonzales asserting, "To the best of my recollection, I don't remember anything"; baseball great Roger Clemens protesting, "I never used steroids!"; ex-cop Drew Peterson calling for his missing wife to "Come home, just come home"; contagious TB world traveler Andrew Speaker coughing on the crowd; and a dazed Britney Spears looking for the Halloween Parade.
Color commentary will be provided by ex-Philadephia TV newscaster Alicia Lane in a thong bikini. Security this year will be provided by mercenaries courtesy of Blackwater.
As the parade ends in Union Square, the party begins, featuring live music, food, concessions & entertainment. The Chinese Government will be sponsoring a Food and Drug Concession and a Chinese Pet Food Booth. The USDA will be giving away free hamburgers. Attorney General Michael Mukasey and the CIA will provide free demonstrations of Waterboarding. Sex offender Deb LaFave will run a Day Care Center for paraders' children. And OJ Simpson and his posse will hawk his sports memorabilia to raise money for next year's parade.
We are grateful to the New York State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and private funders for their support of this year's parade.
Date: Tuesday, April 1st Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Windows on Main: The powerHouse boilerRoom (37 Main Street at Water Street, DUMBO) Cost: Free
"In The Electric Image: After the End of Photography, Chris Kitze explores the intersections of technology, media and popular culture. Investigating urban centers where store windows and monumental advertising images are a worldwide phenomenon and a part of modern mythology, Kitze reveals how the numerical representation of imagery makes it possible for everything and anyone to be everywhere. With the four-by-five-foot backlit images that will be featured in each window of The powerHouse boilerRoom, Kitze’s work illustrates the transformation and globalization of culture by digital technology." Tonight is the opening reception but the photos will be up through April 30th.
Date: Tuesday, April 1st Time: 6:00pm Location:Pace University(One Pace Plaza) Cost: Free
Baba Israel and Yako 440 are celebrating 10 years of Playback NYC n in May and tonight they are doing their first public show of the season in NYC. Start the night with a screening of a short film on race, racism and homophobia featuring Pace students and faculty, with a special performance by the Playback Theater NYC.
Date: Tuesday, April 1st Time:6:00pm Location: Drama Book Shop (250 West 40th St) Cost: Free
"Come and find what it takes to be a stand up comedian tonight at the Drama book shop. Stand up Comedian instructor David LaBarca will be leading this free leason in the art of making people laugh. Be sure to check it out if you truly wanna stop bombing every time you try to tell a joke."
Date: Tuesday, April 1st Time: 7:00pm Location: The Goethe-Institut New York (1014 Fifth Avenue at 83rd Street) Cost: Free
"The Goethe-Institut New York, a branch of the Federal Republic of Germany's global cultural institution, is pleased to announce the next edition of "What Is Green Architecture?", a new series of conversations, lectures and events exploring the cutting-edge developments in the field and their impact on contemporary life as well as implications for the future. Tonight's event features a discussion between noted engineer Matthias Schuler and Andres Lepik."
Free booze, free bowie, and free glam make-overs at the only NYC party to protest its love for Mr. Stardust on a regular basis. It kicks off with an open bar (and bowie) and then goes glam all night long. There's even a live band in the basement each week but that'll cost you $6. 21+
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd Time: 7:00pm Location: Rose Bar (345 Grand Street, W'burg) Cost: Free
DJs Melody Nelson and Peter Gunn know their French pop like no one else. Ye Ye Girls and Boys are invited to Rose bar for a fun night of vintage & rare French pop, wine & cheese, and sexy decadence. Seze & Deanna will begin the night with a set of their favorite Frenchypants songs. 21+
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd Time: 8:00pm Location: Union Hall (702 Union St., P'Slope) Cost: Free
This month at Secret Science Club is all about the final frontier as they welcome Ben Oppenheimer, principal investigator of an ambitious mission to discover and record images of planets outside our solar system called the Lyot Project. He’ll discuss the challenges scientists face in probing for exoplanets and reveal some of the Lyot team’s latest results. 21+
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd Time: 8:00pm Location: Loki Lounge (304 5th Ave. Park Slope) Cost: Free
The first-ever Risotto Challenge invites home chefs to bring in their best original risotto recipes, be judged by a panel of erudite local judges, win prizes donated by local businesses, share a free feast, and hopefully get in a game or two of pool with their friends and foodie neighbors. Best of all, it's free to enter and to attend.
NOTE: Hosting blog, noteatingoutinny.com, is a great side for recipies and such for you poor New Yorkers out there, def. check it out.
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd Time: 10:00pm Location: Bowery Poetry Club (308 Bowery, bet. Bleecker & Houston) Cost: Free
Theatre of Fools is a new live music showcase on the first Wednesday of each month. "It’s a night of non-stop fun featuring live music from Sean T. Hanratty, The Fools and two or three other amazing musical acts, a multi-prize free raffle between sets and drink specials all night long. Tonight features guests The New York Howl, and I Love You Airlines.
Date: Thursday, April 3rd Time: 12:00pm Location: Foley Square (34th Street and 7th Avenue) Cost: Free
In the vein of Flashmob and the group who froze scattered though out Grand Central a few months back, Mobile Clubbing is encouraging you to come out and dance. As busy midtown traffic scurries by, you can dance it up like nobody's business. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to join. You will need to bring your own ipod if you want music to dance to. Also, have no fear they got a permit so you won't get kick out and you wont go to jail!
Date: Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm Location: 111 Front Street, suite 230 (DUMBO) Cost: free Open bar: Beer and wine
The Fashion Institute of Technology's Art Market Master's program presents, "Locus," a group show featuring Linda Ganjian, Chambliss Giobbi, Caitlin Hurd, Ran Hwang, Sandy Litchfield, NATSU, Noah Post, Donna Ruff, and Arlene Rush.
I happen to be part of said Master's program, so please come down, check out some art, get a drink and support. Full details below.
Locus is a group show that explores ways in which we personally, socially, and physically situate ourselves. When thinking about 'place,' we search for understanding and meaning in terms of both personal and cultural identity. As we explore and react to our surroundings we simultaneously plan and prepare for the next space that we will inhabit in the physical, mental, and emotional realms. While we may reach no definite conclusions, our struggle to grapple with our place, purpose, and identity is ever present.
This exhibition includes works by Linda Ganjian, Chambliss Giobbi, Caitlin Hurd, Ran Hwang, Sandy Litchfield, NATSU, Noah Post, Donna Ruff, and Arlene Rush. Through painting, sculpture, photography, and video art, these artists question place, identity, and purpose by observing and reflecting on the impact of their environment.
Locus is a collaborative curatorial project by the candidates for the Master of Arts degree in Art Market: Principles and Practices at the Fashion Institute of Technology. The program thanks our exhibition sponsor, Two Trees Management Co. LLC for its support.
Date: Thursday, April 3rd Time: 6:00pm Location: Team Gallery (83 Grand St. Bet. Wooster & Greene) Cost: Free
In the summer of 2007 photographer Ryan McGinley traversed the United States with sixteen models and three assistants, shooting 4,000 rolls of film. From the resulting 150,000 photographs, he arduously narrowed down the body of work to some fifty images, the best of which are on display this months at Team Gallery. McGinley had chosen a very specific itinerary that would bring his troop through the incredible range of landscapes that are available across the US and carefully planned a battery of activities, sometimes orchestrating the use of special effects. The very artificial constructedness of the project allows for situations in which the models can both perform and be caught off guard.
Date: Thursday, April 3rd Time: 8:00pm Location: The Peter Jay Sharp Theater (Juilliard School, 65th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus) Cost: Free
"Tonight the New Juilliard Ensemble led by Joel Sachs presents the world premiere of Juilliard composer Jude Vaclavik’s Bruha (2008), commissioned as a chamber orchestra work. Instead of composing for “sinfonietta” orchestra, Mr. Vaclavik created a work for 17 solo performers working in tandem instead of a homogenous ensemble work...
Also on the program is the U.S. premiere of Icelandic composer Snorri Sigfus Birgisson’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (2005-06) with Juilliard pianist Víkingur Ólafsson; the New York premiere of Italian composer Franco Donatoni’s Cloches (1988-89); the first public performance of German/American composer Ursula Mamlok’s Concertino (1984-89); and British composer Oliver Knussen’s Requiem – Songs for Sue (2006) with soprano Katherine Whyte." Tickets for the show are free and available at the Julliard box office until 6pm.
Date: Friday, April 4th Time: 10:00pm Location: La Pregunta Arts Cafe (1528 Amsterdam Ave) Cost: Free
There are a lot of adjectives to describe music on this flyer for La Family Dub Riddim Selectors. Let me just give you a few of them: Latin Beats, Caribbean, Break, and World Sounds, plus everyone's favorite "Hip hop cumbiatronic gypsy vibe salsamuffin rub a dub". If you can make sense of all that head up to the La Pregunta Arts Cafe and check it out.
Date: Friday, April 5th Time: 8:00pm Location: Angels and Kingss (500 East 11th Street, btw Ave A & Ave B) Cost: Free Open Bar: Vodka 8:00pm - 10:00pm for the ladies
Happy Friday to you ladies as Angels and Kings invites you to come out and drink free vodka from 8pm to 10pm. The boys are invited too, but they are asked to pay for their own drinks. Besides all the boozing, DJs Krist and D Rock spin Indie Rock, Rock n Roll, Garage Rock and expect at least an hour of 90's old school Hip Hop.
Date: Friday, April 4th Time: 9:00pm Location: Crash Mansion (199 Bowery) Cost: Free with RSVP
Looks like one of our favorite final night parties is getting taken over by Lime Wire tonight. I guess the invasion isn't too bad since they bring with them Cassettes Wont Listen and A Brief Smile. Oh, and an open bar from 9pm to 10pm.
This here panty raid party has been building some serious steam as of late and tonight they pick things up with Baltimore's own Dave Nada popping in for a special set. Nada's been part of the new wave of B-more Club music, along with contemporaries such as DJ Sega, that have been breathing new life into a genre that quickly became pigeon-holed. His signature eclectic and always uplifting blend of classic and new school hip-hop, baltimore club, electro, house, rock and funk has made him a standout in the increasingly segmented club scene. It's been a while since Nada has been in town and it's good to have him back. 21+
Date: Friday, April 4th Time: 10:00pm Location: The Lucky Cat (25 Grand St., W'burg) Cost: Free
The Philadelphyinz have found themselves a home-away-from-home at The Lucky Cat. Every first Friday Apt One and Skinny Friedman trek up from the city of brotherly love to play what's described as "roller skate music, rap about diamonds, 80s jams for special ladies, futuristic dance music by dudes in tight pants, spiced out thug club tracks --oh, and Bell Biv Devoe." I mean how can you go wrong?
Hometown Heroes kicked off the fist event in this series in February, and according to them it was so much fun they had to kick people out at 4am. So we can only hope that this months installment can hold up to this urban party legend. Tonight DJ Complex and Iron Lyon hold it down on the tables, and Pauly Hustle holds it down behind the bar! (old flyer) 21+
Date: Friday, April 4th Time: 10:00pm Location: Supreme Trading (213 N. 8th St., W'burg) Cost: Free with RSVP
I am not sure how you have a secret fashion show if everyone knows all the details, but none-the-less it happens tonight. Fashion Indie brings Brooklyn Royalty to Supreme Trading to show their latest collection. And if fashion shows don't float your boat 4 live bands, giveaways and drink specials.
Date: Saturday, April 5th Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: The Change You Want To See Gallery (84 Havemeyer at Metropolitan, W'burg) Cost: Free
The Change You Want To See is happy to host Aaron Gach, co-founder and Director of Operations at the Center for Tactical Magic. Expect an evening of Revolutionary Breakthroughs in Extra-Sensory Perception. Replete with projects, experiments, and anecdotes from the Tactical Magic trenches, this exposition will pull back the curtain on all types of contemporary magic, art, and politics. More below...
About the Center for Tactical Magic
Inspired by studies with a private investigator, a magician, and a ninja, the Center for Tactical Magic formed as an organization dedicated to the coalescence of art, technology, magic, and positive social change. Working across barriers of art, design, architecture, and community service, the CTM’s collaborations have also involved aquatic biologists, members of the Black Panthers, radical ecologists, and the American Red Cross to name a few. Their activities have sought to cultivate mirth and mischief in all four hemispheres, frequently infiltrating multiple spheres of influence -- social, cultural, and political -- with notions of responsible citizenship through creative action.
Date: Saturday, April 5th Time: 10:00pm Location: Love (MacDougal just south of 8th St) Cost: Free with RSVP, $10 w/out
For your Saturday night disco dance party check out People Don't Dance No More where people will surely be dancing. Jacques Renault, My Cousin Roy, and Nick Chacona all blast away those killer edits on Love's amazing system (yes its amazing and they have a fog machine and half disco ball in a bat cave.) 21+
Date: Saturday, April 5th Time: 10:00pm Location: Hope Lounge (Hope bet. Roebling and Havemeyer, W'burg) Cost: Free
"The third installment of the Even Further monthly hosts Dubsided label member DJ Fame. DJ Fame is the only American currently with releases on the London label run by Fidget Maestro Switch. Expect to hear the heavy bass lines and chunky beats you've learned to love from the likes of Sinden, Herve, Jesse Rose, Duke Dumont, Solid Groove and Speaker Junk; all of whom are Fame's label mates. Support sets come from EF residents Carmine P. Filthy, Rudy M. Sixteen & special guest One Auff. Subwoofers beware." 21+
Date: Sunday, April 6th Time: 1:00pm Location: Start points vary, Concludes at Union Square South Cost: Free
"To kick-off its month-long event series related to Mahatma Gandhi and his message of change through nonviolence, The Satya Graha Forum presents the "Be the Change" Walk. Join the walk, a conscious collective community action, to commemorate the lives and
teachings of both Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi's truest heir. The walk concludes in Union Square Park with remarks from composer Philip Glass, author Mark Kurlansky and Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou, followed by a traditional Flower Petal Ceremony at the Gandhi statue." Starting locations listed after the jump...
NORTH: New York Public Library 5th Avenue & 42nd St.
EAST: Sara D. Roosevelt Park E. Houston St. & Chrystie St.
SOUTH: City Hall Park (South end) Broadway & Park Row
WEST: Chelsea Park 9th Ave. & 27th St.
Date: Monday, April 7th Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Hudson (356 West 58th Street) Cost: Free with RSVP
Giant Step invites you to their fortnightly celebration at the Hudson tonight with the aptly appropriated boys from Turntables on the Hudson taking on DJ duties. Readers of FreeNYC should be no strangers to TOTH who's who's mix of funky mix of house, breaks, and a bit of hip hop keeps us going all summer long. No better way to kick off Spring (it is Spring, right?) than with tonight's workweek opener. More details here. 21+
Date: Monday, April 7th Time: 7:00pm Location: Ars Nova (511 West 54th Street). Cost: Free with Reservations
Out Loud is a free play-reading series at Ars Nova dedicated to new, emerging playwrights. Tonight, they feature Jim Knable's Green Man, the story of a a painter, an architect and a stone sculptor are all haunted by a mysterious Green Man who fills an incredible void in each of their lives. A powerful new play about love, loss and gargoyles, featuring two original songs and a man painted green.
Tonight the Brooklyn Independent Cinema Series gives you a series of shorts for your Monday night. There's too many to list here but if you're into creative, short works then this is a great spot to be at and you can check the full line-up here. 21+
Date: Monday, April 7th Time: 8:00pm Location: Other Music (15 East 4th St and Lafayette) Cost: Free
How will Detroit badasses the Dirtbombs handle the tight confines of Other Music? It doesn’t seem possible that the band even knows how to tone down its protean garage-rock thrills. Early arrival suggested.
Date: Tuesday, April 8th Time: 7:00pm & 8:15pm Location: Trinity School (101 West 91st St at Columbus Ave) Cost: Free
Nothing like brushing up on your literary skills in time to pen out a love sonnet for your spring fling. Tonight, the Gotham Writers Workshop make their curriculum available to the public by inviting all perspective writers to participate in one (or two) free writing workshops. Professional writers on the school's faculty will teach one-hour workshops in Fiction Writing, Screenwriting, Humor Writing, Children's Book Writing, Memoir Writing, Article Writing, Poetry Writing, and Travel Writing, and an introductory course titled Creative Writing 101. Pre-registration is required and all the details can be found here.
Date: Tuesday, April 8th Time: 10:00pm Location: Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen St) Cost: Free
Rockwood is sort of one of those under-appreciated venues here on FreeNYC... Its, tiny, free, and packed with great up and coming talent every night. It's also a great place to hear some really eclectic or unfamiliar sounds. Take tonight's show for example as Nashville rising stars Those Darlins swing into town for some fiery country music. "If history has taught us anything, it’s that punk rock and old-time country music have more in common than anyone would have ever suspected. Those Darlins illustrate this truism. [They] banded together over their love of The Carter Family’s deadpan, crazed music and bring an energy to live performance that recalls the antics of punk heroes such as The Cramps..."
More of Those Darlins for you tonight as the country trio play Sound Fix's Bourbon & Ginger Party tonight. They are joined by BK's own Jones Street Boys and the queens the of the folk circuit Aoife O'Donovan (Crooked Still) & Kristin Andreassen (Uncle Earl).
Date: Wednesday, April 9th Time: 10:00pm Location: The Delancey (168 Delancey St., at Clinton) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: 12:00am - 1:00am
Ill P invites you to another installment of her Ill Party Wednesdays at The Delancey. Ill P and Teddy King DJ alongside special guests The Trim City DJs.
Date: Thursday, April 10th Time: 7:00pm Location: New School (65 5th Ave) Cost: Free
"Weekend kickoff event: Remembering Spain, Remembering Heroes! An Encore. An opening talk about us, the anarchists, the only dedicated organization honestly caring about the working class, and also some examples from my Spanish experience, where entire towns were ran by anarchists, with order, and efficiency with our libertarian spirit and concern. How the communists betrayed the proletariat world wide, creating a bourgeois class (CEO and contractors), non compatible with our libertarian ideal. How could you understand that the Soviet Union, after 70 years of communism, vanished without fire a shot. The Communists, and also their Unions, are losing support from the working class all over the world." Book Fair starts Saturday.
George Sossenko is an 88-year old veteran of the Spanish Civil War. At the age of 16, he left his home in France to fight against Franco's fascists with the anarchists of the Durruti column. A dedicated, life-long anarchist, George is still an active organizer as he travels and gives lectures on this important period in revolutionary history.
Date: Thursday, April 10th Time: 7:00pm Location: Union Square Barnes & Noble (33 East 17th Street at Union Square) Cost: Free
At this afternoon's "Upstairs at the Square" at Barnes and Noble, FreeNYC favorite Mike Doughty performs songs from his new album Golden Delicious. "Golden Delicious is melodically rich and rhythmically dense, with Doughty's vocals giving the lyrics a syncopated pulse that adds another level of complexity to the overall sound." If you haven't gotten tickets to any of his recent NYC shows, this is a good way to check him out.
Date: Thursday, April 10th Time: 9:00pm Location: Gallery Bar (120 Orchard St) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Sagatiba, 10 - 11
Kenny Parker (BDP) & DJ Elle drop beats all night to celebrate LeRoy Jenkins newest line at this LES spot. Open bar kicks it and its hip hop don't stop all night long. 21+
Date: Thursday, April 10th Time: 9:00pm Location: Fat Baby (112 Rivington St) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Vodka, 9-10
DJs, giveaways, and free booze all night long at this Takeover Theory mixtape release party. Let's just run down the list of goodies, shall we? Open vodka bar from 9-10. Red Bull powerhour (buy a red bull, get the booze free) from 11-11. Free goods from Lion & Rooster, Methods, and more. Plus DJs King Cut, Demize, and Complex. 21+
Date: Thurday, April 10th Time: 10:00pm Location: RebelNYC (251 W 30th St btw. 7th & 8th) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Seagrams, 10-11
Mass Appeal celebrate their 50th issue with a release party tonight. There's an open bar to kick it off, live performances by Kid Cudi & Killer Mike, plus sets from DJ Sure Shot and DJ Treats (Scott on the Rocks). A definite must if you like your hip hop with a pair of neon Air Force Ones. 21+
Date: Thursday, April 10th Time: 10:00pm Location: Leopard Lounge (corner of 2nd Ave & 5th St.) Cost: Free
In case Amy Winehouse isn't doing enough to help promote "sobriety" the kids over at F*uck Rehab oughta do the trick. They encourage you to find your inner Britney Spears, Robert Downey, Jr., Eddie Van Halen, Pete Doherty, and Lindsey Lohan. While this is a parody it is also a fundraiser for the Harm Reduction Coalition, "a national advocacy and capacity-building organization that promotes the health and dignity of individuals and communities impacted by drug use." DJs Deep 'n Sexy and Nutritious bring the deep and sexy house music all night long.
Date: Friday, April 11th Time: 11:00am - 9:00pm Location: Orchid Garden Spa (139 1st Ave btw 8th and 9th street) Cost: Free with Coupon
Last week they brought Brazil to our backyards, and today 8Coupons helps us get our nails did. Come celebrate the grand opening of the East Village's newest nail spa and get a manicure for 88-cents! You MUST print and bring this coupon or else your manicure is gonna run you $10.
Date: Friday, April 11th Time: 10:00pm Location: Rebar (68 Jay Street bet. Front & Washington, DUMBO) Cost: Free
"MC Extra Cheese kicks ill-ass rhymes,rhythmic witticisms & just plain funky B.S. like no other! Joining him is the 5-pc. band The 9-inch Whales. Nappy G (Turntables On The Hudson) on turntables before, after, and during!" 21+

Our favorite Friday night party takes over The Royale again in Park Slope. Good Foot brings DJs Morsy and Project Matt to the tables tonight. And who says there is no fun to be had in the Slope!
Date: Saturday, April 12th Time: 11:00am Location: 3rd Ward (195 Morgan Ave. Bushwick) Cost: Free
Today 3rd Ward invites you to check out their open house. There will be free Gimme coffee, cheap booze & even cheaper BBQ, an Art Swap (bring a piece of your art, take home someone else's) at 5pm some mini-workshops (welding, electronics, etc) through out the day and performance by the Wild Yaks at 8pm. Click here for the full schedule.
Date: Saturday, April 12th Time: 3:00pm Location: Apple Store SoHo (103 Prince Street) Cost: Free
Our friends from the band Jacksonknife invite you to start your Saturday night off early with a special live performance at the Apple store in SoHo. The pop-sensible rock group is about to take the music world by storm with their debut EP, You Don't Know What You're Talking About. Drop in, check out the evil genius technology and listen to the band play.
Date: Saturday, April 12th Time: 10:00pm Location: Supreme Trading (213 N 8th St, W'burg) Cost: Free
If you are in Williamsburg tonight swing by Supreme Trading for their new party Seamless. DJs Teenwolf (aka K-ross), Elsewhere, and Knomad providing the danceable cure to the common party. They'll be tag teaming all night to keep everyone on their toes! Expect hip hop, reggae, funk, disco, soul, dance, 80s, and more.
Tonight, Iron Lyon celebrates the release of his new cd with Chad Dubz alongside him on the decks. The first 50 to show up receive a free copy of Irie Stylee his new mix tape. Along with the largest backyard location in all Williamsburg, mad free giveaways from Methods, Relax, Kill Shop Kill, Lion & Rooster & Steelcake. James Chang on the Photography, And Dave Gee from Methods and Mastro hosting.
Date: Monday, April 14th Time: 7:00pm Location: Soho Think Tank (Ohio Theatre, 66 Wooster Street) Cost: Free
The 6th Floor Series is a monthly workshop/reading program at SoHo Think Tank that provides an opportunity for playwright/director teams to explore an original script in a short rehearsal process. STT provides ten hours of weekend rehearsal time which culminates in a Monday night reading in our beautiful Soho rehearsal space above the theatre. Tonight they invite you to check out Truth and Beauty (in the year 2000) written by Steven Drukman & directed by Jonathan Solari.
Date: Monday, April 14th Time: 8:00pm Location: The Living Theater (1 Clinton Steet) Cost: Free
The Living Theatre presents a staged reading of "Writing on the Wall" by Scottist dramatist Alan McMurtrie. "The absurdity of Wall Street-type competition is certainly absurd! In Writing on the Wall, we find five squabbling principals sitting in a row of chairs: a Winner; a Loser; an ambitious Riser; a confused Youngster. And someone else. All born into winning & losing. They’re engaged in a meaningless game, the Method. Compete to eat! But where's the bloody food? And there are others, too, behind the chairs, whispering. BTW, Writing on the Wall is a surreal re-working of Plato's Myth of the Cave."
Date: Tuesday, April 15th Time: 7:00pm - 2:00am Location: Hotel QT (125 West 45th Street) Cost: Free with RSVP
Bust out the swimwear, it's time for another shot of Love tonight. The pool is warmed up, resident DJs Sabo and Aaron James are ready to shake you and WE<3ART continues with a forum for upcoming photographers, digital artists and short film to showcase their work digitally from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Free vodka and wellness screening help keep your juices flowing.
Date: Tuesday, April 15th Time: 8:00pm Location: Virgin Megastore Times Square Cost: Free
Seems like since Tribeca Grand and every other boutique hotel on the planet started doing a mixtape series everyone wants one. And - truth be told - I don't think I've bought a mixtape since maybe the Transport series (re: raver). Well now downtown's hippest (re: LA infused) sushi spot drops their first mixtape with DJ Terry Hunter. What does this means to you? Well, Hunter is a top notch big room soulful house disc jock and he'll be dropping beats to tourists in midtown this afternoon. Plus, there's free sushi and samba dancers so you get a free meal and get to watch tourists go "look how cool New York is."
Date: Monday, April 15th Time: 7:30pm Location: The Goethe-Institut New York (1014 Fifth Avenue at 83rd Street) Cost: Free
"The Goethe-Institut New York, a branch of the Federal Republic of Germany's global cultural institution, is pleased to announce the next event in its new series, "With God on Our Side," designed to take aim at the heart of societal discourse on multiculturalism and national identity with several provocative pairings of intellectuals, policymakers and authors this year. The second event, "The Islamic Challenge" will feature Dutch sociologist Paul Scheffer and New York-based author Paul Berman in conversation." More info here.
Tonight, "the Goethe-Institut New York [presents its] next event in [the] new series, "With God on Our Side," designed to take aim at the heart of societal discourse on multiculturalism and national identity. The second event, "The Islamic Challenge," will feature Dutch sociologist Paul Scheffer and New York-based author Paul Berman in conversation [and] will examine the validity of Huntington's dark vision of struggle within and between organized societies and explore key challenges of Muslim integration in the U.S. and Europe, as the speakers discuss the liberal response to Islamic extremism, together and with the audience!" More below.
Paul Berman is a writer on politics and literature whose articles and reviews have appeared in The New York Times, the New Republic (where he is a contributing editor), the New Yorker, Slate, the Village Voice, Dissent, and various other American, European and Latin American journals. He has reported at length from Europe and Latin America. He has written or edited eight books, including, most recently, Power and the Idealists: Or, the Passion of Joschka Fischer and Its Aftermath, with a new preface by Richard Holbrooke for the 2007 paperback edition; Carl Sandburg: Selected Poems, edited with an introduction, published in 2006 by the American Poets Project of the Library of America; and Terror and Liberalism, a New York Times best-seller in 2003. His writings have been translated into fifteen languages. Berman received a B.A. and M.A. in American History from Columbia University and has been awarded a MacArthur, a Guggenheim, the Bosch Berlin Prize, a fellowship at the New York Public Library's Center for Writers & Scholars, and other honors.
Paul Scheffer, is professor of urban sociology at the University of Amsterdam and publicist with the Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad. He has been a correspondent in Paris, France and Warsaw, Poland; Head of the Division of European Politics at the research institute of the Labor Party; a member of the Advisory Council of Foreign Affairs, member of the Atlantic Commission, and member of the board of Forum (the Institute for Multicultural Questions). His articles have been published in many European countries. His publications include: "A Satisfied Nation" (1988), "The Quest for Eternal Peace (2000), and "The Land of Arrival" (2006).
"Hot or cold conflicts between cultures, religions, lifestyles and value systems are a signature of the twenty-first century," notes Dr. Stephan Wackwitz, Program Director of the Goethe-Institut New York. 'With God on Our Side' aims at bringing together thinkers, politicians, activists from Europe and America to discuss these common concerns and to link our traditions of political thought as well as look towards the future."
Date: Tuesday, April 15th Time: 10:00pm Location: APT (419 W 13th St @ Washington) Cost: Free
Those midwest tech-house mavens, Ghostly International, celebrate their recent collaboration with the Adult Swim crew tonight with a free throwdown in the meat pack. Catch a rare appearance by one of theri housier crew members, Osborne, as well as sets from SV4 and Ghostly's newest wonderkid, Michna. 21+
Sammy Bananas (Fool's Gold/Certified Bananas) and Skinny Friedman's (Philadelphyinz) spin assorted hipster jams and personal favorites at the weekly Player's Club party. Expect a mixed bag of party rockin beats from two of the city's best. 21+
Date: Wednesday, April 16th Time: 4:00pm - 10:00pm Venue: Chelsea Arts Tower (545 West 25th St, 14th Fl) Cost: Free
"Fragments is a collection of nineteen quarter life-size bronze sculptures by Canadian artist Blake. Blake's shocking, yet hauntingly beautiful, sculptures were inspired by his experiences in post-war Vietnam where he witnessed the tragedy of landmines. The exhibition's broken bodies speak of the tragic effect of military waste on society. Everyday, at 4 pm during the Fragments show in Chelsea, the sculptor Blake will speak of the social responsibility of the artist and the remnants of war that are his inspiration. The proceeds from the entire collection of Fragments are being donated to fund landmine clearance through the United Nations Association program Adopt-A-Minefield."
Date: Wednesday, April 16th Time: 10:00pm Venue: Happy Ending (302 Broome St) Cost: Free Open Bar: Vodka, 10-11
Its the final rendition of Moonwalk as residents Rezound + Cousin Cole move on to bigger and better things. As it is also their 2 year anniversary, the boys are going out with a bang bringing an open bar to kick it off and a special guest appearance by original Moonwalk resident, Workweek. As always, consistent good music and impromptu make-out session. 21+
Date: Wednesday, April 16th Time: 8:00pm - 4:00am Venue: The Porch (115 Ave C bet. 7th & 8th St.) Cost: Free with ticket Open Bar: Vodka, 10-11
I usually celebrate tax season by eating ramen by my self in my studio for the next 3 months while I pay back the gov. all I owe. But maybe you got a few bucks back. Or maybe you're spending that stimulus package a bit early. Whatever the reason, if minimal house and techno are your cup of tea then grab a drink at the porch tonight as Gio, Los, and Vogt continue their weekly residency. 2 for 1s from 9 to 11. 21+
Date: Thursday, April 17th Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm Location: BAM Natman Room (30 Lafayette Ave, Ft. Greene) Cost: Free with RSVP
"Connected Unconscious is a collaborative exhibition produced by Brooklyn Art Project and BAM celebrating the creative possibilities of our web 2.0 connected world. Featured work includes 15 original pieces from members of the BrooklynArtProject.com community of 1100+ members from over 22 countries. In addition to all the great art, there will be playing Connected Unconscious theme based video and music remixes created for the exhibtion by rising star Brooklyn DJ's, curated by Halcyonline.com. Enjoy free cocktails courtesy of BAM and meet all the artists flying in from around the world to participate."
Featured Brooklyn Art Project Members:
Foon Foono — Singapore
Josh Heilaman — Oklahoma city, OK
Derek Lerner — Brooklyn, NY
Maya Bloch — Tel Aviv, Israel
Helene Mukhtar — Brooklyn, NY
James Cospito — Brooklyn, NY
Sarah Nicole Phillips— Brooklyn, NY
Stephan Fowlkes — Brooklyn, NY
Kim McCarthy — Seattle, WA
Jun-Jun Sta.Ana —Chicago, IL
JURIED WINNERS
+ Maria Sochaniewicz
+ BriAnna Olson
+ Louis Caldarola
+ Erica Falke (Drexel)
+ Jax Chachitz
HALCYON AUDIO/VIDEO REMIXES
+ Crybaby — Romeo Alaeff
+ The Pimps of Joytime/Bonita — Remix by Dj OBaH
+ Displaced Construction #1 — Ezekiel Honig and Joshua Ott
+ Bedroomz — Levon Vincent and Brian Crumley
Date: Thursday, April 17th Time: 7:00pm Location: KGB Bar (85 East 4th Street) Cost: Free
Drunken! Careening! Writers! is a monthly reading series dedicated to the proposition that readings should be: excellent, well-read pieces that have at least one thing in them that makes people laugh (nervous laughter counts), and don't run more than 15 minutes each. This months its all males all night with Andrew W. M. Beierle, Tim W. Brown, Paul McComas, & Adam Szymkowicz. Writer bios after the break. 21+
Andrew W. M. Beierle will read from his novel, First Person Plural, which examines the personal lives of a pair of extremely rare conjoined twins of the type dicephalus (two-headed), one of whom is gay and one straight. First Person Plural has been short-listed for the Lambda Literary Award for best men’s fiction of 2007. His debut novel, The Winter of Our Discothèque, received a 2002 Lambda Literary Award in the romance category. His work has appeared in the Harrington Gay Men’s Literary Quarterly and Rebel Yell: Stories by Contemporary Southern Gay Authors. He lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Tim W. Brown is the author of two novels, Deconstruction Acres and Left of the Loop. A third novel, Walking Man, is forthcoming from Bronx River Press. His latest literary effort is American Renaissance, a comic historical novel set in 1830s America, to be published by Gival Press. Brown’s fiction, poetry and nonfiction have appeared in over two hundred publications, including Another Chicago Magazine, Chelsea, Slipstream, Colorado Review, Pleiades, The Ledge, Storyhead, Rockford Review, Bridge, Oyez Review, The Bloomsbury Review, Rain Taxi, Small Press Review, Main Street Rag, Chiron Review and New Observations. A long-time resident of Chicago, where he was a fixture in that city’s literary scene as a writer, performer and publisher of Tomorrow Magazine (1982-1999), Brown moved to New York in 2003.
Paul McComas’s fiction has appeared in numerous literary magazines, and he is the author of a novel, Unplugged, and a short story collection, Twenty Questions. Paul’s comedic coming-of-age novel, Planet of the Dates, was just published by Permanent Press. He has presented his performance art and monologues at more than 70 theaters and other venues nationwide, including the Bowery Poetry Club, Chicago’s Around the Coyote Fall Arts Festival and N.A.M.E. www.paulmccomas.com
Adam Szymkowicz is a playwright whose work has been called “fabulously weird and weirdly fabulous” and “sweet, sexy, neurotic friendly” by the New York Times. He graduated from The Juilliard School's Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program. His work has been produced throughout the U.S.; and in Canada; England; The Netherlands; and Lithuania. Plays include Deflowering Waldo; Open Minds; Anne; The Art Machine; Pretty Theft; Food For Fish; Herbie; Incendiary; Old Fashioned Cold Fusion; Bee Eater; Temporary Everything; Susan Gets Some Play and Nerve. Several of his plays have been published by Dramatists Play Service. For more; go to www.adamszymkowicz.com.
Date: Thursday, April 17th Time: 10:00pm Location: APT (419 West 13th St at 9th Ave.) Cost: Free
A Weekly Night of Esoteric Urban Noise. DJs Criterion, Peter Gunn and Reaganomics Spin grime, breakcore, reggaeton, rap, crunk, dancehall, punk and everything in between. "For over a year, Pure Fire was known as the Tonic’s premiere night for new beats and cutting-edge sounds. Now, with the revered venue closing, Pure Fire has found a new home at APT, bringing the hottest, off-kilter beats from around the globe together and apart." Tonight they welcome special guest Mochipet (BPitch Control so you know) dropping glitched-up booty breakcore) 21+
Date: Thursday, April 17th Time: 10:00pm Location: Gallery Bar (120 Orchard btw Rivington & Delancey) Cost: Free with RSVP
Takeover Theory is no stranger on FreeNYC. They've been dropping hip-hop inspired parties throughout the boroughs for years now and always come correct. Well, tonight their head hype-man, Maestro, turns the big 30 (making you older then me, ha!) and they are taking over gallery bar to celebrate. The whole crew will be in the house - Iron Lyon, Complex, King Cut, Yamez, Rev McFly, Demize, Dary, Polarity, & Chad Dubz - plus a huge 30' sub from Pine Tavern in the Bronx, + open Soit bar at 10 until its gone, plus stella 2 for 1's, giveaways, and more. Happy birthday sir! 21+
Date: Friday, April 18th Time: 12:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Grand Central Terminal Cost: Free
"The 6th annual EarthFair will feature a stage with live music both days, as well as more than 60 non-profit and earth-friendly exhibitors. Come by for food samples, hands-on activities, face painting, and lots of learning! Kids will enjoy recycled materials art projects, a climbing wall on the side of the vegetable oil powered bus, mini yoga lessons and much more!" Continues Saturday from 11 - 5. All Ages.
Date: Friday, April 18th Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Location: The Bronx Museum (1040 Grand Concourse 165th St., Bronx) Cost: Free
The Bronx Museum of Art's First Friday becomes a Third Friday this month as they team up with The Havana Film Festival to present Azucar!, a night of live DJ and band performances celebrating the arts and music of Cuba, and a screening of the film “Havana Kidz II. DJ Cato aka Congrí (Salsa, Afrolatin Soul, AfroBeat) spins and Grupo Habana Tres (Afrocuban, Salsa, Son) perform live. Plus the screening, plus art. Plus its all ages
Date: Friday, April 18th Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm Location: JUNTO (345 Eldert St btw. Irving and Kickerbocker, Brooklyn) Cost: Free
"A reverberation of strange love, a device of hearts. An augmentation of the second sight, a looking glass into the future of the past. Vision, sound and humanity are synthesized into a supernatural explosion. This is a group exhibition of mind-bending art, experimental feasts for the eye, psycho-tropic sounds from underground and a gathering of delightful souls. Here you will find what you seek: a marvelous diversion." All Ages
Date: Friday, April 18th Time: 8:00pm - 2:00am Location: BAMcafé (30 Lafayette Ave, Fort Greene) Cost: Free
In 1993, WBAI’s Jeannie Hopper went live at 3am with a little radio show featuring soul beats, poetry, and a theme song by Groove Collective sax master Jay Rodriguez. Fifteen years, a record label, and a promotion company later, the “Liquid Sound Lounge” is absolutely thriving—and celebrates its 15-year anniversary BAMcafé Live style with Jeannie, Jay, and a late-night dance party for the ages.
Date: Friday, April 18th Time: 9:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Altman Building (135 West 18th St) Cost: Free with writstband Open Bar: Cape North Vodka & Peroni
"In this day and age, we Live Fast. We rush through everything: school, work, and even when we’re having fun. So, it’s only fitting that Diesel is going to show you how to Party Fast. 60 minutes: That’s all we need. Drop by Diesel’s Union Square location today (or better still, right now) and pick up the wristband which will give you access to the shortest and most intense party of the year." Of course, wristband doesn't guarantee entry and you probably have to show up a half hour in advance to get in. Oh, and you have to be 21.
Date: Friday, April 18th Time: 10:00pm Location: Sidewalk Cafe (94 Ave A & 6th st) Cost: Free
The Sidewalk Café is always a good look if you're into anti-folk, neo-american songbook, or singer-songwriter stylings in general. For years, performers like Beck, The Moldy Peaches, and others have been breaking in there. It's always free with a 2 drink minimum but - lets be honest - it's friday and you're thirsty. Tonight is no exception as "Modern Folk/Blues post Beatles songwriter" Frank Hoier takes the stage early (10pm sharp) with his update of American folk music. Its a little bit revolutionary, a little bit front porch at sunset, and 100% heartfelt. He's followed by Feral Foster - an "American Songster with a sound similar to a downbound train gargling whiskey and gravel, with a fury that rivals most 5 piece bands" - and Peter Nevis and his "Avant Garde 1920's Bouzouki pop performed in dignified attire." Peep the links for sounds. 21+
Date: Friday, April 18th Time: 10:00pm Location: Studio B (259 Banker St, G'point) Cost: Free with RSVP
Wonderin' what to do with your Friday night? How about a free live show from Slick Rick!?! Plus, there are special performances from Ju Ju, Mr. Metaphor, Blitz the Ambassador, Rich Medina and Sputnik Brown. Admission is free if you RSVP but if you forget be prepared for the $15 price tag. Also, we recommend an early arrival for this one.
Date: Saturday, April 19th Time: 12:45pm doors (you should prob get there early) Location: Soundfix Records (Bedford Avenue at N. 11th Street) Cost: Free
After you brunch today we advise you head over to Soundfix and check out Regina Spektor's free performance. Her whimsical voice paired with her piano playing make her a lovely treat for a sunny spring afternoon. Doors are 12:45 but given the popularity of past events (remember the line for Kimya Dawson?) we suggest you arrive early.
Date: Saturday, April 19th Time: 1:00pm & 3:00pm Location: Lincoln Center - Frederick P. Rose Hall: Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola (33 W. 60th St.) Cost: Free
So I am totally back on the jazz kick tonight. Fell into a couple great live shows this week and I am hooked again. Jazz is one of the greatest reasons to live in NYC. Unfortunately, its also quite a pricey ticket sometimes. Thankfully, the good folks of the Rhythm Road series are back in town again. The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad program presents selected professional jazz and urban music performers on concert tours to countries where there is limited exposure to live American culture. Prior to their departure to Egypt, Kosovo and many other destinations, these bands will perform in Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. This afternoon catch sets by Devin Phillips & New Orleans Straight Ahead at 1 and The Dana Leong Band (featuring FreeNYC faves Jason Lindner on keys and Baba Israel on vocals) at 3. First come first served and there is probably a $5 or $10 drink minimum.
Date: Saturday, April 19th Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: 9 Walker St #2F Cost: Free
What do you like to see when you go to museums, dinosaurs or art? Why not put 'em together for dinosart? Barometer has done just that and put together an exhibit of Dinodermy Jewelry, Rock-Band Photography, Dinosaur Tessellations, Paintings and Sculpture. More info and images here.
Date: Saturday, April 19th Time: 6:30pm- 10:00pm Location: GRNY (437 E. 9th St.) Cost: Free
"Giant Robot is proud to present new work by Buff Monster at the GRNY Gallery. The artist is best known for his wheat-pasted street art featuring lumps of ice cream, clouds, and squirting breasts. The disarmingly sweet imagery has spilled over into the worlds of fashion, collectibles, and galleries--as well as collaborations for the likes of The Standard, Hurley, Vans, Helio, and Nike. Born of the Abyss represents a break from Buff Monster's public (and usually illegal) work, and reflects new themes, mediums, and directions. The show will include framed and unframed paintings on paper and wood panels. Inspired and influenced by typography, Christian demonology, heavy metal music, and Japanese monster toys, recurring elements will include geometric patterns and katakana, as well as a new character that he calls Demon Seed. These pieces will be complemented with a limited edition of hand-painted kaiju figures." Show runs through May 14th.
Date: Sunday, April 20th Time: 12:00pm Location: Rumsey Playfield, Central Park (enter 72nd and 5th) Cost: Free
I'm feeling a little shafted by the Green Apple Festival this year. The annual good-for-the-planet jam band decention upon NYC in honor of earth day is once again here and - once again - they'll be brining a serious live stage to Central Park for a glorious afternoon concert. You'll get to hear Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder (who are awesome) and then Big Head Todd and the Monsters, The Bacon Brothers, Vusi Mahlasela, Vienna Teng. Now, I LOVE Ricky Skaggs... and I think I have a cassette of Big Head Todd somewhere. But come on guys... Green Apple fest was founded here. so why do we get a 2nd rate show compared to the folks in DJ who get to see Gov't Mule, Umphrey's McGee and acoustic O.A.R. set, a DJ set from Thievery Corporation, regga legends, Toots & The Maytals, and Warren Haynes Solo Acoustic. That lineup is better then the whole All Points West festival. I'm jaded but its still gonna be a fun show. That's what you get for being my last post of the weekend. All Ages.
Date: Sunday, April 20th Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: St. Paul’s Chapel (Broadway and Fulton Street) Cost: Free
"Trinity Wall Street proudly presents 'Two Tales of Oz: Songs from the Wizard of Oz and The Wiz' directed by acclaimed Broadway music and vocal director Chapman Roberts, with a special appearance by Tony award-winner Geoffrey Holder. Musical favorites such as 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow,' 'If you Believe,' and 'Everybody Rejoice' will be performed by a cast of professional musicians, the Trinity Choristers and, tap dancing wonder Ted Levy. Special guest star Geoffrey Holder will share his memories of how he transformed The Wizard of Oz into the Broadway production of The Wiz." All ages and family friendly.
Date: Monday, April 20th Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Hudson (356 West 58th Street) Cost: Free with RSVP
Giant Step invites you to their fortnightly celebration at the Hudson tonight. Tonight's DJ is none other then Jojo Flores (Got Soul). Flores is infamous for his Afro-Latin rhythms mixed with soulful, jazzy melodies. He was awarded New York City's Best International DJ 4 years in a row by Undaground Archives. Most importantly, however, he spins some of the finest house this city has to offer. More info from Giant Step.
Date: Monday, April 21st Time: 7:00pm Location: Barbés (376 9th St., Park Slope) Cost: Free
Tonight the Brooklyn Independent Cinema Series gives you a short and a feature for your Monday night. "The GoodTimesKid" is a story about stolen love and stolen identities, shot on stolen film.
The GoodTimesKid follows three disjointed people who join up for a day and a night, giving each a chance to escape their lives. Small in cash, but big in heart, it was made with 35mm film that was taken off a truck on a blockbuster movie. Sunlit Shadows, a short "visual mix tape highlighting the simultaneous holding on to–and letting go of–lost love told through the songs and moments of a simple lazy morning." is also screened. 21+
Date: Monday, April 21st Time: 8:00pm Location: Other Music (15 East 4th St) Cost: Free
Legendary experimental hip-hop group Antipop Consortium are back together and tonight's your chance to catch Beans, High Priest, & M. Sayyid together in an intimate setting before they get all Pitchfork hyped and start running amok. These warp records lyrical pioneers are def. poised for some big things coming up so catch them tonight while you can. Limited Capacity. All Ages.
"Pianos' celebrated combination of singing, dancing and awkwardness soldiers on! Karaoke-Dokey is hosted by a crack team of karaoke specialists ready to get you dancin' and singin' 'til your feet and mouth fall off! If that doesn't happen, we haven't done our job! Really though, you should check it out, it is the MOST fun you will ever have" 21+
Date: Tuesday, April 22nd Time: 6:00pm; 8:00pm Location:Austrian Cultural Center (11 East 52nd Street) Cost: Free
How about two films for your Tuesday night? The first is "About Water" (Über Wasser) a documentary directed by Udo Maurer. "A film about places where water is interwoven with the fate of people. The film portrays this most important topic of our time, allowing a different view on the eternal coexistence of water and human beings. As effective as An Inconvenient Truth was, it only described a situation...About Water is also clear on its intentions: simply to show what life is already like in places that have either too much, or too little, water." The second film is Prypiat another documentary this one directed by Nikolaus Geyrhalter. "Named after the city where many of the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear plant lived. In the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident, more than 100,000 people were evacuated from the immediate area and resettled, while a two-mile heavily restricted zone was set up around the power plant. Yet, ten years later, people have begun to return. Mr. Gayrhalter seeks out some of these returnees, explores their reasons for coming back and their attitudes towards living with a constant, potentially lethal health threat."
Date: Tuesday, April 22nd Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Location: Union Pool (484 Union Ave, W'burg) 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, all while having one or two or several drinks to make the shock of it all a bit easier.
Date: Tuesday, April 22nd Time: 6:30pm - results Location: M1-5 Lounge (52 Walker St) Cost: Free with RSVP
Hey all you Obama-lovers out there. Watch the results pour in with your fellow champions of Change at this afterwork social. The good folks from Interracial Relationships for Obama have set up a little gathering with cheap (by manhattan lounge standards) drinks like $3 beers and $5 wells to sip on while you cheer and sneer at the coming fate of the nation. 21+


Date: Tuesday, April 22nd Time: 7:00pm Location: Village Pourhouse (64 3rd Ave.) Cost: Free
In case you didn't get enough Earth Day goodness this weekend, swing by the Pourhouse this evening to celebrate their commitment to becoming a "green bar". You can sample Peak Organic Beers (brewmaster Mike Cardoux will be on hand for you beer geeks out there) or mini "green" apple martinis with 360 organic vodka. Plus the LES girls club will be dropping off some organic cookies. Plus, a portion of all sales go to the Lower East Side Girls Club "Girls Gone Green" program. - an environmental educational awareness and leadership program. More on their whole initiative and the evening here.
Date: Tuesday, April 22nd Time: 10:30pm Location: Angels & Kings (500 East 11th) Cost: Free Open Bar: Newcastle Beer and Rise Energy drink 10:30pm - 11:30pm
Resident DJs Rob Hitt and Erica Dagley invite you out to Angels & Kings tonight to drink free Newcastle. Plus Lady Radiator premieres their new video tonight.
Date: Wednesday, April 23rd Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm Location: Chelsea Market (75 9th Ave, bet. 15th and 16th) Cost: Free
"The comedic genius of Genius Jen Dziura (she is actually a Mensa member) will be on display Wednesday evening... as she introduces her 'Mind Games' series of events to the Chelsea area informed which will include: a Vocabulary Tournament, Know-it-All Show, Math Attack, Spelling Bee and Team Trivia." The event will reoccur each week "featuring Jen, her co-host Jonathan, Musical guests and one of the featured competitions." More details after the jump.
6:30-7:00 Articulate music by vaudevillian Al Duvall
7:00-8:30 Vocabulary Tournament
Hosted by comedian/librarian team Jen and Jonathan (jenisfamous.com)
8:30-9:00 The Know-It-All Show
Jennifer Dziura interviews Dr. Sketchy's founder Molly Crabapple on "How to Draw the Female Figure." Live model, audience participation encouraged.
Date: Wednesday, April 23rd Time: 6:30pm Location: The Tank (279 Church Street, bet. Franklin and White) Cost: Free with RSVP
Screening Liberally invites you to check out the documentary "Everything's Cool". The film is about "America finally 'getting' global warming in the wake of the most dangerous chasm ever to emerge between scientific understanding and political action. While industry funded nay-sayers sing what just might be their swan song of pseudo- scientific deception, a group of global warming messengers are on a high stakes quest to find the iconic image, the magic language, the points of leverage that will finally create the political will to move the United States from its reliance on fossil fuels to the new clean energy economy - and fast." View the trailer here. The screening is preceded by 2 comedians, Lee Camp and Harry Terjanian.
Canadian indie-rockers Tokyo Police Club are playing a bunch of shows and in-stores for promotion of their new album “Elephant Shell”. One of which is going to be at Sound Fix in Williamsburg. The show is at 8pm but the line is sure to start hours before hand, so be sure to show up early!
Date: Thursday, April 24th Time: 7:30pm Location: 723 Washington Street Cost:Free
I'm not gonna lie, when I saw the title of this in my email the first thing I thought of was this is a Lost event! I am totally a Lost dork. Anyway. Talk Dharma actually focuses on learning "the truths that reside between Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. Master Ven. Thich Thien Son has been applauded by Buddhist Masters from the East,Western business leaders, and students from around the globe."
Date: Thursday, April 24th Time: 9:00pm Location: Tea Lounge (837 Union St., P'Slope) Cost:Free
"Born of collaboration between violinist Skye Steele, cellist Christopher Hoffman and guitarist Jay Vilnai, the trio's members draw on scrapbooks from their various travels in the New York music scene and around the world, and bring a globe-spanning variety of music into focus through the prism of the improvisational string trio. All three musicians have played with various world music and world-fusion ensembles, including Vilnai's Vampire Suit, the middle-eastern Anistar, Nation Beat, klezmer-punk band Midrash Mish Mosh, Balkan influences Paradox Trio and more. The trio plays tunes collected from all these experiences and original songs influenced by them. The chamber like ensemble allows for a new insight and different approach to thses timeless melodies. The diverse repertoire includes Bulgarian dances, Greek Rembetika, Brazilian forros, Bartok and more." More info here.
Date: Thursdays Time: 9:00pm - 10:30pm Location: Ochi's Lounge in Comix! (353 West 14th Street, east of 9th Ave) Cost:Free, one food/drink item minimum
Back Room is the weekly, self-proclaimed "Gayest Hour and a Half" of comedy you'll find out there. "Take three parts fag, one part hag and a gaggle of gay comics. Paul Case, Shawn Hollenbach, Dave Rubin and Jenny Rubin bring you New York's only underground (literally) gay comedy show in NYC. The comics have been seen on here!, Logo, VH1, MTV, Comedy Central, and some newbies who you'll later say, "I saw them when." Plus we only book attractive comics and they're ready to sit on your lap." Check out this weeks details here. 18+
Date: Thursday, April 24th Time: 10:00pm Location: The Royale (506 5th Avenue, P'Slope) Cost:Free
Dub Tempo is back tonight (and every third Thursday) at The Royale. Resident selectors Chicus, Greg Caz and DJ Bella bring you reggae, dancehall, brazilian, latin, soul and more. Plus special guest Mr. Karl Injex returns for the night. $3 Guiness from 10pm - 12am sweetens the deal.
Date: Thursday, April 24th Time: 10:00pm Location: Fat Baby (112 Rivington Street) Cost:Free Open Bar: PBR, 2:30 til gone
You've got Dances With White Girls, Kids With Snakes, and Me With Free PBR at this weekly throwdown for Electro-Disco-French-Houseness. You've also got residents VDRK and electrochris to keep you moving. Any night with free booze and DWWG is a good time so if you're in the area, why not? 21+
Free PBR 230-gone!!! 21+
Cost: FREE!
Date: Thursday, April 24th Time: 10:00pm - 4:00am Location: Fat Baby (112 Rivington Street) Cost:Free Open Bar: PBR, 2:30 til gone
Not sure how this one is flying under the radar but all you blogosphere music lover's need to get up and RSVP now. Those hipster-automobile mavens, Scion, are dropping another serious DJ lineup for ya. We're talking stuff you usually put on gold tights and tech out to Studio B for. You've got LA Riots, The Bloody Beatroots, and Felix Cartel all on the bill bangin out Love's top notch soundsystem in their underground bat-cave. nice one. 21+
Date: Friday, April 25th Time: 12:00pm Location: Lehman Lawn, Barnard College (1 train to 116th Street, enter at 117th and Broadway) Cost: Free
Barnard College's WBAR radio hosts their 15th annual outdoor BBQ jam. This year features 16 acts including Japanther and Les Sans Culottes. Also scheduled are Wizards of the Coast, Bear, Food Will Win the War, Liturgy, Thee Yetis, Megafaun, Takka Takka, Tickley Feather, Crystal Stilts, Cause Co-Motion, Awesome Color, The Skaters, Videohippos, and a special guest. There's cheap food and cheap drinks to boot. (all ages, 2 IDs to drink)
Date: Friday, April 25th Time:8:00pm Location: Otto’s Shrunken Head (538 E. 14th St) Cost: Free
Note corrected Date... Experimental/rock/jazz group Scurvy getting some legs and heading off on a Northeast tour. Tonight they bid a brief farewell to NNYC with a free show. Scurvy kind of sounds like the New York Howl playing at Tonic (RIP) or Zebulon so if that's your digs - or you want to do something new before celebrating the first warm night of summer, then this may be it. Sounds and such on their site. 21+.
Date: Friday, April 25th 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."
The Jeff King Band winds down your workweek with a free jazz session tonight. "Jeff is an exciting tenor player who is capturing the jazz world with his fresh approach. He has studied with Frank Foster, Sonny Redd, Billy Mitchel." 21+
Date: Friday, April 25th Time:10:00pm Location: Hugs (108 N 6th St., W'burg) Cost: Free
Tonight, Project Matt, Rezound, and Cousin Cole are joined by Drrtyhaze for the second round of knob-working debauchery. Drrtyhaze is celebrating the release of their remix for Andrew Allsgood (which just got record of the week at piccadillyrecords.com). Should be a fun Friday night in Williamsburg.
Date: Friday, April 25th Time: 10:00pm Location: Supreme Trading (213 N. 8th St, W'burg) Cost: Free
"The 2 Hungry Bros & DJ Juice E join DJ Jedi to bring that original New York House Party flavor back to Brooklyn. They'll be spinning Dance & House classics, 80's, Hip Hop, and Grooves to help you forget your 9 to 5 and bring in the weekend with lots of genuine fun and great music. it's also the 2 Hungry bros album release party, so be one of the 1st to get your copy of their new album Table Manners."
Date: Saturday, April 26th Time: 10:00pm - 4:00am Location: Galapagos (70 North 6th, W'burg) Cost: $5 with RSVP; $10 w/o
Crooked Disco is back again this month with a full roster of blazin' talent, free booze, and clothing giveaways. Tonights I am crazy excited to bring Alexander Technique to the decks. Founding member of DJs Are Not Rockstars, along with Princess Superstar, Alexander has helped define NYC Electro. Alexander's unique sound combines the pulsating bass and distorted sound of electro with tribal, pounding rhythms of classic New York House and Booty influences from Chicago. The energy that comes out is wild, and not to be missed.
Next up we've got DLake and Symbol are Claire Huxtable bringing that new club sh!t direct from Baltimore. One part MC and one part DJ, Claire Huxtable are a non-stop tornado of club bangers. Classic house, electro, baltimore, booty... if it gets you movin' then their on it. Expect big things from these two in 2008.
And taking on live duties are Attorney St's own Old Money, the MC duo that's been burnin' up the blogosphere as of late. No standard issue hip hop here, as Cambridge and Scheme drop some next level rhythms over funked up electro beats. Check out their recent love over at Discobelle for more gritty details and an exclusive remix from Crooked Disco's own DJ Morsy.
Residents DJ Morsy and DJ Kester hold down the bookends of the night with classic house, new disco and who knows what early and some dirty dancefloor anthems (imma try and drop some new baseline jammers and old school acid breaks if people don't freak out... Morsy'll probably save my a$$ with rock tinged electro and wobbly, dubsided daggers) until they turn on the house lights.
And don't forget, we're giving out fresh threads all night from our good friends Yuhzimi over in Switzerland, and we've got free vodka from 10-11 to get your party started right! $5 on the RSVP list and more at the door, so make sure you RSVP now!
Date: Saturday, April 26th Time:11:00am Location: : Union Square Park South Plaza (Broadway & 4th Ave) Cost: Free
The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation teams up with the National Gardening Association to host NYC GROWS Garden Festival The event will offer a wide variety of family-friendly free activities and practical garden demonstrations. Main tent activities will begin at 10 a.m., with a new activity every half hour." Click here for full schedule and details. All Ages.
Date: Saturday, April 26th Time:11:00am - 6:00pm Location: Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus (Flatbush and Dekalb, Brooklyn) Cost: Free
Over 100 community organizations come together today to spread love (it's the Brooklyn way) and peace through music, art, poetry, dance, film, spoken word, and hip hop. All day there will be discussions, workshops, and performances from the likes of
Abiodun (Last Poets), Aja Monet (Def Poet), Dragons of Zynth and more. Check the site for full details. All Ages.
Date: Saturday, April 26th Time: 11:00am Location: DCTV, 87 Lafayette St Cost: Free with toy, $10 w/out
In Clifford Bret's "introduction to circuit bending course, participants will learn the basics of circuit bending. Organizational skills and soldering will be demonstrated. Other skills to be developed include pin pointing bends and taking an ordinary keyboard and making it into an opto theremin. Using variations of the "starmate" style keyboard, participants will be urged to explore with photo-resistors and alligator clips to find unique possibilities. After the fun of exploring these versatile keyboards, participants will stabilize and optimize their creation by heat shrinking the connections." Part of this weekends Bent Festival
Date: Saturday, April 26th Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm 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: Saturday, April 26th Time:10:00pm Location: : BAM Café (30 Lafayette Ave at Ashland Pl, Ft. Greene) Cost: Free
"Whether you think it’s inspired or just plain nuts that contrabass flutist/composer Ned McGowan wrote a piece made almost entirely from construction site noises, one thing is certain: it works—and works brilliantly. So do his other furiously fun and eclectic deconstructions of musical categories—coming to BAM as part of the American Composers Orchestra’s OutFront! series." Full details here.
Date: Saturday, April 26th Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Headquarters Studio 385 Broadway @2nd floor (two blocks south of canal) Cost: Free
"Bird beak is an artist collective comprised of young New York based artists. For the second year Bird Beak is hosting their annual one night only Party/ Art Exhibit. So get ready for some incredible art, music and free drinks provided by Goose Island Beer Company. This show features new work by April Bushnell, John DeLaO, Chris Duffy, Nick Dyball, Cecilia Granata, Seth Mulvey, Ray Sell, Heather Sporing, Tuffer Weidner & Brendan Winick"
Date: Sunday, April 27th Time: 1:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Sugar Hill (764 St. Nicholas ave. and 148th st.) Cost: Free, donations encouraged
"The HomeBase Project features the work of a diverse group of international artists who inhabit a five-floor historical landmark building for three weeks, constructing site-specific art installations and and transforming the space into "Home." Participants in the project come from as far away as Lebanon, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, and Iran, but are also from the local Harlem community. Each artist explores the concept of "home" through their own media - film, installation, music, dance, video, and more. The project will also involve lectures, dialogue, and guided tours." All Ages.
Date: Sunday, April 27th Time: 2:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Bedford Ave btw. N3rd and N9th, Williamsburg Cost: Free
Artwalking is "an invitational exhibition featuring over thirty storefront installations. A marriage of ART + COMMERCE creating abridge to a Williamsburg neighborhood in transition from a new generation of store owners to an artist community over twenty five years old. Over thirty Brooklyn-based artists have created storefront installations often in collaboration with respective store owners. There will also be an array of street performers." All Ages
Date: Monday, April 28th Time: 7:00pm Location: New School Performance Space (55 West 13th St, 5th Fl) Cost: Free
Here's another time-tested secret for you free-hunters out there. The New School's Performance Space is probably one of the best rooms to here free jazz in the city. Comprised of the jazz program's ex-pat's and rising stars, you'd pay some serious loot (plus drink minimum) to catch these cats at the likes of Sweet Rhythm or Smalls. Tonight a particularly sweet bill as noted keyboardist Adam Holzman's directs the Electric Miles Ensemble, an 8-piece collective dedicated to the late works of the musical genius (think Bitches Brew, On the Corner, and Tutu.) All Ages!
Date: Monday, April 28th Time: 7:30pm (doors, 6:00pm) Location: Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center (165 W 65th St, Plaza Level, bet. Broadway and Amsterdam Ave.) Cost: Free with RSVP
"The Sushi Prince" is an action comedy film mixing the two popular aspects of Japanese culture,"Sushi" and "Karate". Koichi Domoto, Japan's most beloved and celebrated actor of his generation stars in the film as"Sushi Prince" himself, showcasing brilliant stunts. The cast also includes Tsuyoshi Ihara from Golden Globe winning film, "Letters from Iwo Jima" (Directed by Clint Eastwood) and Yumiko Shaku, a Japanese highly acclaimed actress. There will be a small sushi reception before the screening. All Ages.
Date: Monday, April 28th Time: 9:00pm Location: Sutra Lounge (16 First Ave btw. 1st and 2nd St) Cost: Free with RSVP
Philly's premier funk-fueled hip hop outfit, The Roots, have just dropped another genre defying album in time for your summer car trips. Get a first hand sampling of the goods tonight as the Taste Crew preview the album along with sounds by OP! and "very special guests." In proper hip hop style, make sure to include your "affiliation" in the RSVP... 21+
Date: Tuesday, April 29th Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm Location: Cooper Union (7 East 7th St) Cost: Free
Help feed a starving college student (or at least help him get another 40oz) today as those nutty braniacs from the Cooper Union hold their first annual Yard Stimulus Package (aka Yard Sale). Lots of end of the year college junk will be hocked outside the square all day where you can probably get a dirt cheap futon or unappreciated art masterpiece. All Ages.
Date: Tuesday, April 29th Time: Varying Store Hours Location:NYC Locations Cost: Free
The only thing I like more than ice cream is free ice cream! Every year on their birthday Ben & Jerry's celebrates by giving the public free ice cream. Seems slightly backwards, but totally true. Go to any participating scoop shop today and get your free cone!
Date: Tuesday, April 29th Time: 7:00pm Location: Peruggi Room, Marymount Manhattan College (221 E. 71st St) Cost: Free
Poetry month has come and gone and each year we do less and less to support (in our defense, we don't get all that many poetry events). If you feel like you missed out then catch tonight's reading by Ann Lauterbach, author of Hum and The Night Sky, and John Rybicki, author of We Bed Down Into Water. More on the poets below. All Ages.
Ann Lauterbach is the author of six collections of poetry: Hum (Penguin, 2005), Of In Time: Selected Poems 1975-2000 (2001), On a Stair (1997), And for Example (1994), Clamor (1991), Before Recollection (1987), and Many Times, But Then (1979). Her collection of essays, The Night Sky: Writings on the Poetics of Experience, was recently reprinted. She has received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the Ingram Merrill Foundation, and the John D. and Catherine C. MacArthur Foundation. Since 1991 she has taught at Bard College, where she co-directs the Writing Division of the M.F.A. program.
John Rybicki’s third collection of poetry, We Bed Down Into Water, was published by Northwestern University Press this February. He is also the author of Traveling at High Speeds (New Issues, 2003) and Yellow-Haired Girl with Spider (March Street Press, 2002). Rybicki lives in his hometown of Detroit and is associate professor of English and writer in residence at Alma College.
Date: Tuesday, April 29th Time: 8:00pm - 12:00pm Location: Galapagos (70 N 6th St, W'Burg) Cost: Free Open Bar: Sparks
I stole this from Nonsense. It's way too vague for me to pretend like I know what's going on. I know there's free Sparks (at some point) though so you can always shotgun them in the bathroom its whack... "My arts and culture magazine Pomp and Circumstance is having a website launch... with a bunch of bands. There is a modern-day renaissance theme, and we'll be taking facets from older renaissance like parties (there will be a distinct Factory vibe for sure). New musical talent will include Ana Lola Roman, the Kiss-Off with bassist Nate Lithgow, Big Band TV, Heavy Jamal, and special guest DJ Jinners." 21+
Date: Tuesday, April 29th Time: 11:00pm Location: Darkroom (165 Ludlow St) Cost: Free Open Bar: Vodka, 11-12
I'm gonna say you pretty much can't go wrong with this one. Darkroom is one of the few places these days that can hold its own on a school night and with a free vodka bar there's bound to be bit a bit of a rawkus good time. Plus, the eternally-up-and-coming, still under appreciated, mega talented In Flagranti will be spinning (I assume its not a live set) that good wacka-wacka-chicka-chicka sexy electro house (more of the sultry dancing side of the micro-genre and less of the fist pumpin' jump-around type). Good look. 21+
Date: Wednesday, April 30th Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Hugs (108 North 6th St bet Wythe and Berry, W'burg) Cost: Free
Home Buying for Hipsters turns it focus on yet another scary topic tonight...mortgages! Yikes! Have a drink or two and try to relax, then meet with Rob Slifer of Professional Advantage Financial Group to talk money and Eve Levine of Corcoran to talk property. Don't drink too many though 'cause you will definitely need to save all of your spare dollars for that mortgage.
Date: Wednesday, April 30th Time: 6:00pm - 11:00pm Location:Gallery Bar Cost: Free Open Bar: Vodka and RedBull, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Calling all graffiti heads and art-lovers alike! S.Y.L.A. Projects proudly presents the We No Joke Art Show tonigh. This is a group-exhibition featuring new works by NINE, THEN, and FARO, three local street artists from NY and dirty JERZ. HD Gallery will be filming the event for their Art-Battles documentaries, which means live painting from 9-10pm! And if that wasn’t enough, there will be free Vodka and Red Bull available from 6-8pm. What better way to spend your Wednesday night!!?? 21+
Date: Wednesday, April 30th Time: 8:00pm- 10:00pm Location: Under St. Marks Theater (94 St Marks Place) Cost: Free
"The rapid-fire entertainment of The Fine and Dandy Show prevails again at Under St. Marks Theater, presenting ten minute sets of sketch and stand-up comedy, folk and rock music, readings, abstract poetry presentations, modern dance, theater, and performance art. A one-stop-shop for all of the different performance flavors happening in New York City, The Fine and Dandy Show is guaranteed to shock, amuse and entertain without a shred of self-indulgence or self-congratulation."
Date: Wednesday, April 30th Time: 10:00pm Location: Porch (115 Ave C bet 7th and 8th) Cost: Free
"Yesterday Grand Theft Auto 4 was released. Did you reserve your copy No? Well then come to Porch for Grand Techno Party. After all this is the real Liberty city and you can roam freely all over our dancefloor, bar & garden. We'll hotwire your brain with the latest minimal house and techno till 4am. You can drink a bit and watch your screen get all wobbly. You can even hook-up just like in the game only for real and without 3D graphics." Featuring Gia, Los, and Vigt. 21+
