Date: Friday, August 1st Time: 5:30pm Location: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 5th Ave) Cost: Free with Museum Admission and RSVP
On top of the Koons exhibit already on display, the college group at the Met invites you to a whimsical evening of toys blown up to fantastic proportions and pianos the size of football fields. Stretch your perception of reality with the Metropolitan Museum's installation of sculptures by artist Jeff Koons on the Museum's roof and a screening of Dr. Seuss' only live-action feature film, The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. You don't need a college ID, but priority seating will be given to college students. The event is free with museum admission, which they will tell you is $20, but last we checked it was just a suggested donation.
Date: Friday, August 1st Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Location: 1125 Grand Concourse (at McClellan Street, Bronx) Cost: Free
"In collaboration with the African Film Festival and Afrokinetic, The Bronx Museum presents an exciting First Fridays! program of outdoor film screenings and live performances. Music by DJ Chris Annibell (Afrokinetic) and live performance by Michael Markus with Magbana Drum & Dance. Films being screened are: 'The Girl Who Sold the Sun' (Djibril Diop Mambety Senegal/Switzerland, 1999, 45m.) and 'Mambety' (Papa Madieya Mbaye, Senegal, 2002, 28m.)"
Date: Friday, August 1st Time: 7:00pm Location: South Street Seaport, Pier 17 (Fulton St & East River) Cost: Free
With his sharp, insight filled lyrics and soul sampled, head nodding beats, Minneapolis Rhyme Spitter Brother Ali brings a bit of hip hop to the seaport tonight. He's joined by Brooklyn's own party rockers, and FreeNYC favorites, The Rub. All Ages.
Date: Friday, August 1st Time: 7:00pm Location: Prospect Park Bandshell (9th St & Prospect Park West, Park Slope) Cost: Free
Three of Chaplin’s greatest shorts—The Rink (1916), The Immigrant (1916), and The Adventurer (1917)—will come alive as never before with new scores by the highly sought after UK based composer Carl Davis (London Philharmonic Orchestra), performed live by the dashing 16-piece pickup NY chamber orchestra The Knights. Brooklyn born Davis returns home to conduct. With the charming local violinist and singer Christina Courtin, whose fearless delivery recalls 'performers as diverse as Janis Joplin and Antony.' (Time Out) All Ages.
Date: Friday, August 1st Time: Dusk (around 8 or 8:30) Location: Pier 46 (Charles St. and the Hudson River) Cost: Free
The folks over at Hudson River Park keep calling this River Flicks for Kids, but we're really into a bunch of these movies, so either the films are also for grown ups, or we're just into kid stuff. Tonight's kid flick is the Iron Giant. Besides getting to watch movies outside on beautiful summer nights on the Hudson River, the other thing I like about River Flicks is that the popcorn is always free. Seating is first come, first served, so you and your little ones may want to show up early.
Date: Friday, August 1st Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Summerstage, Central Park - Directions Cost: Free
DanceBrazil, at the suggestion of the late Alvin Ailey, was founded in 1977 by choreographer Jelon Vieira, who is widely credited for introducing Afro-Brazilian dance and Capoeira to the US. Today, the company’s mission is to create dances inspired by Mr. Vieira’s love and understanding of his native Bahia, which have the capacity to further the development and understanding of Brazilian/Afro-Brazilian based culture. The evening will feature a performance of “Ritmos”, Mr. Vieira’s homage to Capoeira. Max Pollak inventively melds Latin rhythms, jazz, tap dance, and body percussion to create RumbaTap, a company comprised of a multi-talented, international cast. Pollak, named one of “25 to Watch in 2007” by Dance Magazine, is also responsible for conceiving the first-ever tap festival in Cuba. RumbaTap has been performed, taught and exhibited all over the world.
Date: Saturday, August 2nd Time: 3:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Hope Lounge (10 Hope St. bet. Havemeyer and Roebling, W'burg) Cost: Free
Crooked Disco is getting out of the dark, dank club this month with a proper back yard jam at Hope Lounge. DJs Morsy and Kestar will be playing sun-shiny disco, funky breaks, soulful Baltimore Club, Good Hip Hop, bits of reggae and dancehall, and assorted BBQ jams along with our boys Witnes, JD, and Lil Tiger from Texas. That’s right, it’s a Brooklyn/Texas themed throw down.. There’ll be food on the grill (with a special Texas burger and vegan options) along with longhorn shots, Micheladas, and a special, spiced-up, tex-mex Margarita cocktail (amazing!) for you to get down with. Plus, photographer Texas will be snapping shots all afternoon! Rain or shine (we love dancing in the rain and Hope has a great indoors if there's a shower or two)... cowboy hats encouraged. Good vibes all day long! 21+
Date: Saturday, August 2nd Time: 1:30pm Location: Colonel's Row, Governor's Island Cost: Free
"Bringing things to a close this year at the Folks on the Island Music Festival is actor and singer Ronny Cox, who first caught America’s attention with his famous 'Dueling Banjos' performance in the movie Deliverance. Since then he has acted in numerous films, yet he continues to chronicle his life experiences musically through an eclectic mix of genres and styles from folk to western to jazzy-blues." 21+
Date: Saturday, August 2nd & Sunday August 3rd Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Tompkins Sq. Park Former Bandshell Area (7th Street b/t Ave. A & B) Cost: Free
This weekend is the 20th Anniversary of the '88 Thompkins Square riots (more on that here if you don't now your NYC history) and a nice grip of old school punk rockers - some of whom were beaten by officers in the riots - are getting together to honor the neighborhoods resistance. Lineup below. All Ages.
Date: Saturday, August 2nd Time: 9:00pm Location: Coney Island Boardwalk (10th st. Gazebo) Cost: Free
Independence day weekend celebrations abound up as The Melting Pot NYC continues it's Summer Music Series at the Coney Island Boardwalk. Throughout the summer these events will feature residents DJ's Kervyn Mark and Kamala spinning a wide spectrum global dance groove with an amazing line-up of guest dj's including: Louie Vega, Sting International, Jeannie Hopper, and more. Today's special guests bringing funky dance rhythms to the boardwalk are Ian Friday (Libation) and Frankie Feliciano (Ricanstruction).
Date: Saturday, August 2nd Time: 4:00pm Location: Prospect Park Bandshell (9th St & Prospect Park West, Park Slope) Cost: Free
"Join us to celebrate the classic and progressive work of children’s book author Ezra Jack Keats as Dan Zanes cohort Father Goose throws a block party stretching from Jamaica to Brooklyn, abetted by the delightfully over-stimulating psychedelic California kids rockers Thw Sippy Cups, 'quite possibly the illegitimate offspring of The Cat in the Hat and Joey Ramone.' (SF Chronicle) Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Joan Osborne and Emmy Award-wining actor James McDaniel read classic Keats stories between sets. Come early and stay late or just drop in—over two hours of music and fun."
Date: Sunday, August 3rd Time: 12:00pm - 10:0pm Location: Water Taxi Beach (2 Borden Ave. @ 2nd Street, Long Island City) Cost: Free
Sleepy and Boo get their BASIC party out of the club for a daytime house party at the Water Taxi Beach. They are joined by Matthias "Matty" Heilbronn, JD Donaldson (OM Records), 2 Damn Cheeky, Nickmatic, and Mixer Assassin)
Date: Sunday August 3rd Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Tompkins Sq. Park Former Bandshell Area (7th Street b/t Ave. A & B) Cost: Free
This weekend is the 20th Anniversary of the '88 Thompkins Square riots (more on that here if you don't now your NYC history) and a nice grip of old school punk rockers - some of whom were beaten by officers in the riots - are getting together to honor the neighborhoods resistance. Lineup below. All Ages.
Date: Sunday, August 3rd Time: 2:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Prospect Park Bandshell (9th St & Prospect Park West, Park Slope) Cost: Free
So here it is, MY favorite free outdoor show of the summer. Forget all they summer's hyped artists and and reunion shows, give me Zimbabwean guitarist Oliver Mtukudzi any day. "Tuku" is another one of those random artists handed to me years ago, on a blank CD, that has since become an inspiration to me in life and work. If I can recommend one free, outdoor show this summer - especially for fan's of guitar music, global music, or simply the power of music - it's this one. Tuku is joined by "heirs to the Malian music throne Habib Koité & Bamada and Daby Touré, Yossi Fine’s funk-infused pan African approach and Extra Golden, who combine traditional Kenyan Benga with indie rock" at this, the most eclectic African festival ever. Schedule Below. All Ages.
Date: Sunday, August 3rd Time: 2:00pm Location: McCarren Pool (780 Lorimer St, W'burg) Cost: Free
Another weekend closer at the McCarren Pool with Black Lips, Deerhunter, King Kahn and His Shrines, Tall Firs, and DJ sets by Dirty Finger. I can't really summarize the Black Lips in my usual two word phrasing... they call it "flower punk"... I'd call it more like "post-Tom-Waits-American-roots-punk" (see, I told you I couldn't do it)... anyway they rock proper as do their supports... enjoy. All Ages.
Date: Sunday, August 3rd Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Summerstage, Central Park - Directions Cost: Free
Giant Step presents a day of performances that bring urban funk, soul, and R&B into the sunlight. Featuring live music by Jamie Lidell, Janelle Monáe, Little Jackie, Jose James, and DJ sets by the amazing Gilles Peterson. More info on the artists below.
After establishing himself as an underground sonic scientist with an electronica pedigree, Jamie Lidell’s second album, Multiply, awakened even the most cynical critics of blue-eyed soul. Lidell’s voice has been compared to a blended cocktail of Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix, Sly Stone, Marvin Gaye, Prince and Stevie Wonder. His recently released record, Jim, places Lidell’s vocal excellence at the center of a soulful journey through Motown ballads and urban funk to the electronic peripheries of modern sound.
Wondaland Arts Society, artist, Janelle Monáe was recently signed by Sean "Diddy" Combs to Bad Boy Records, and her upcoming album Metropolis, co-produced by Big Boi, promises to be an exciting debut. A charismatic performer, Monáe has an innovative style that cannot be classified, crossing the genres of R&B, funk, and rock 'n' roll. She collaborated with OutKast for the movie soundtrack Idlewild.
Channeling the voice of Gil Scott Heron, Jose James brings a fresh voice to jazz with his debut album, The Dreamer. As a potent composer and songwriter, he has adroitly mastered re-interpretations like “Park Bench People,” from 90’s rap collective, Freestyle Fellowship, as well as his own compositions.
Imani Coppola and Adam Pallin are Little Jackie. With a blend of old-school R & B, a quirky injection of hip-hop and Cyndi Lauper-esque pop, the duo takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to social absurdities.
Record label owner, music enthusiast and DJ, Gilles Peterson’s notoriety stems from his global acclaim as one of the music industry’s leading tastemakers. Known for blending various music genres such as jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul, and latin, Gilles airs weekly on BBC’s Radio 1. He continues to support and promote artists through his popular broadcasts and the newly formed record label, Brownswood Records.
The MLK Jr. Concert series continues bringing live music to the BK masses tonight with special guest Erykah Badu. Badu fuses the jazz, R&B an hip-hop influences of a lifetime, and does so not only with her voice, but with many talents: writing, producing, directing, poetry, dance, drama, and visual arts. To her fans, peers and even to numerous of her own artistic idols, Badu is a new icon because her work has proven not merely entertaining, but empowering.
Date: Monday, August 3rd Time: Films begin at Dusk (about 8ish) Location: Bryant Park (40th and 42nd Sts & Fifth and Sixth Aves) Cost: Free
Bring your picnic baskets and pull up some lawn for an evening under the stars with the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. Every Monday throughout the summer HBO dusts off some old classic movies and plays them on a big screen in Bryant Park. Tonight, Hitchcock presents Lifeboat. "Nine survivors in a crowded, leaky lifeboat in the mid-Atlantic during WWII. The Oscar-nominated John Steinbeck story features Tallulah Bankhead as a spoiled journalist traveling first class, and Walter Slezak as the resourceful but heartless U-Boat captain."
Date: Monday, August 4th Time: 9:00pm Location: Rogue Wine Bar at Paris Commune (99 Bank Street) Cost: Free
"You have never seen a show in a basement like this one! From Rogers and Hammerstein to Rihanna, singer and comedian Ryan Raftery does it all in his first one-man show in New York. Tucked away in the lower level of Paris Commune's Rogue Wine Bar, this is not your average cabaret, and Raftery, as he tells the audience in his opening number, is 'not the boy next door'! With stories ranging from his moving friendship with a hooker in the Deep South to his fabled rivalry with multi Grammy Award-winner Natalie Cole, this is an evening that is changing lives bi-weekly!"
Date: Tuesday, August 5th Time: 7:00pm Location: Bush Clinton Park (Lorraine & Clinton, Red Hook, Brooklyn) - map Cost: Free
"Fusing jazz and house music into their mix, Jungle Brothers’ debut single “I’ll House You,” produced by Todd Terry, was an underground club sensation. The JB’s unique Afrocentric approach was the reason that they become members of the elite Native Tongue Posse that later included A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul. In 2005, Jungle Brothers released a Double CD of greatest hits with classic remixes & rarities, entitled This Is..."
Date: Tuesday, August 5th Time: 7:30pm Location: Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park - map Cost: Free
Since 1905, the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts has continuously presented free, outdoor classical music concerts to New Yorkers of all walks of life. Named after founder and philanthropist Elkan Naumburg, who donated the Naumburg Bandshell to New York City in 1923, and inspired by his own love of music, the series seeks to stimulate and encourage new and expanded audiences for classical music in the informal and beautiful setting of Central Park. Tonight's program below. All Ages.
Date: Tuesday, August 5th Time: Dusk (about 8:00pm) Location: The McCarren Park Pool (Lorimer St between Driggs and Bayard Ave) Cost: Free
Tonight is another installment of Summerscreen, the L Magazine's summer movie series. Pull up a chair at the bottom of the pool with the cool kids to watch 28 Days Later, Daniel Boyles' post-apocalyptic zombie flick. Trailer below.
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
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DUMBO's Music At the Bridge series continues tonight curated by the Gowanus' own Union Hall who, for one night only, will make the Tobacco Warehouse their home. The show features French Kicks, Tiny Masters of Today, Headlights, and the Secret Science Club, all hosted by comedian Dave Hill. More info on the artists below. All ages.
Set Times
Secret Science Club 6:30
Tiny Masters of Today 7:00
Headlights 7:40
French Kicks 8:45
French KicksFrench Kicks
Four-piece NYC-based French Kicks experiment with fresh layered sounds and progressions, creating a repertoire of post-grunge rock that throws back to the sounds of garage bands, while forging a distinctive voice in the indie genre. “With catchy choruses, assured self-production, and lyrics that lean on nobody's pen, it won't be long before people start comparing other bands to French Kicks, instead of the other way around”—The Village Voice. Hear more at: www.frenchkicks.com.
HeadlightsHeadlights
Based in Champaign, IL, Headlights present a mixture of indie-rock, electronica and stringed instruments. Touring constantly, they’ve visited all edges of the country and are at it again this summer to support their new album Some Racing, Some Stopping. Their atmospheric sound flirts with classic pop, dream pop, girl group stylings, and psychedelia. Check them out at: www.headlightsmusic.com.
Tiny Masters of Today
Brother Ivan (14) and sister Ada (12) make up Tiny Masters of Today. They may be young, but they’ve already garnered the praise of David Bowie who called their single “genius.” Their debut album, Bang Bang Boom Cake, features guest appearances from Karen O and Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Kimya Dawson of the Moldy Peaches, Fred Schneider of the B-52s, and Butthole Surfer Gibby Haynes. “…their songs are like Sesame Street being brought to you by the letters D, E, V, and O and with Kim Gordon playing Cookie Monster.”— NME
Check them out at: www.tinymasters.net
Union Hall’s Secret Science Club
The Secret Science Club is a regular lecture/cabaret series at Union Hall that brings together Astronomers, physicists, marine biologists, neurobiologists, zoologists, mathematicians and more. Expect a steamy discourse of hot topics that will inspire, enlighten, and challenge your thinking.
For more information, visit: http://www.unionhallny.com/ssc/index.htm.
Dave Hill
A native of Brooklyn, Dave Hill will keep our evening fresh and moving between sets. A professional musician, actor and comedian, he has appeared on MTV, Comedy Central, VH1 and the Sundance Channel. Check him out at www.davehillonline.com.
Date: Wednesday, August 6th Time: 7:00pm Location: Harlem Meer, Central Park (Lawn adjacent to the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, 110th St. bet 5th and Lenox Aves.) Cost: Free
"Rooftop Films continues their Reel Harlem series tonight with Trouble the Water which "tells the story of an aspiring rap artist and her streetwise husband who are trapped in New Orleans by deadly floodwaters. Armed with a video camera, they show what survival is all about when they seize a chance for a new beginning." Live music preceeds the event and be sure to check the trailer below. All Ages.
Date: Wednesday, August 6th Time: Dusk (around 8 or 8:30) Location: Pier 54 (14th st and the Hudson River) Cost: Free
On top of getting to watch movies outside on beautiful summer nights on the Hudson River, the other thing I like about River Flicks is every year they pick a central theme for their screenings. This year they take on the world of music in movies. Tonight's film is Saturday Night Fever. "Tight polyester pants, a wacky lit up dance floor and 1970’s Bay Ridge, Brooklyn – What more could you ask for?" Seating is first come, first served, and as always the popcorn is free!
Date: Thursday, August 7th Time: 12:30pm - 1:45pm Location: Bryant Park Cost: Free
Every Thursday from July through August 106.7fm will be brigning you Broadway in Bryant Park. On your lunch break grab a seat by the stage and watch selections from Broadway and Off Broadway productions. Today's line up includes pieces from Spring Awakening, Gypsy, Xanadu, Mary Poppins and Wicked. After the jump you will find the line up for the next and final performances.
Date: Thursday, August 7th Time: 1:00pm Location: Trinity Church (Broadway & Wall St) Cost: Free
The weekly, lunchtime, Pedals and Pumps series continues today as "Organ Diva" Ahreum Han performs works by Bach, Demessieux, Karg-Elert, Mendelssohn, Stanford, and Vierne. . If you can't make it out, you can watch live over the internet while you sit at you're desk and eat a tuna sandwich (again). All Ages.
Date: Thursday, August 7th Time: 7:00pm Venue: Castle Clinton, Battery Park (directions) Cost: Free with Tickets
"Blanchard is an exceptionally creative composer and trumpeter who works with world music, fusion and hard bop. He has written a variety of orchestral music and in 2006 won a Grammy award for A Tale of Gods Will, a very personal piece he wrote for Spike Lee's When the Levees Broke." Tickets are required and space is limited. Two free tickets per person will be distributed at the Castle on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 5:00PM on the day of the show.
Date: Thursday, August 7th Time: 7:00pm Venue: Marcus Garvey Memorial Park (Madison Ave and E 120th to E 124th St.) Cost: Free
"Eclectic Ride Presents A Live Muscial Tribute to the Originators Stevie Wonder & Prince. For one night only, Eclectic Ride is leaving downtown and coming uptown to Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park. Bringing a reputation for ultimate musical exploration, Eclectic Ride will salute two of music’s greatest artists: Stevie Wonder and Prince. Join “ER” for a night of true inspiration as hosts, Forrest Renaissance and friends illuminate Marcus Garvey Park with a brilliant array of special guest musicians, vocalists, and dancers who will honor the work of these masters."
Date: Thursday, August 7th Time: 10:00pm Venue: APT (419 West 13th St.) 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 CX Kidtronik. 21+
Date: Thursday, August 7th Time: 10:00pm Venue: Hiro Ballroom (371 W 16th St at 9th Ave) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Lucky Beer, 10-11
Once again, I totally forget to post the event that I will be at tonight (that is, after I girl out at the Tift Merritt concert). But that doesn't mean you should overlook a rare NYC DJ set from the UK's own Adam Freelance at the weekly GBH party. As a solo artist, one half of Tsunami One, and head honcho of Marine Parade records, Adam has a longstanding reputation as one of the world's premier breakbeat DJs. His unique style fuses electro, funk, nu breaks, rock, and hip hop into a whirlwind of party beats. He's remixed everyone from The Doors to The Orb and has released chart topping club stormers such as the classic "We Want Your Soul." Personally, I have not seen him since he blew me away at Coachella a few years back and - add the rarity of breakbeat DJs in the state - you've got one nice night. Added support from Steve of Soulwax (A.K.A. One Man Party). 21+
Date: Thursday, August 7th Time: 11:00pm - 3:00am Venue: Williamsburg Warehouse (50 N 3rd Street, W'burg) Cost: Free with RSVP
With All Points West right around the corner, lots of bands are popping into town. So tonight is kind of the secret night of secret parties. If you're just itching for a little indie eclectro dance-ness, then stop by this little pre-weekender with DJ sets from Bloc Party, Dave 1 and P-Thugg of Chromeo and The Virgins. Don't forget to RSVP. 21+
Date: Thursday, August 8th Time: 7:30pm Location: Damrosch Park (W 62nd St bet Columbus and Amsterdam) Cost: Free
Armitage Gone! Dance brings Karole Armitage’s mix of off-kilter ballet, club dance, and sensuality together with Burkina Electric’s brand of West African music infused with Western electronica. Evidence, A Dance Company delivers trailblazing choreographer Ronald K. Brown’s “movement with a message,” blending African, modern, ballet and hip-hop dance. Admission to this event is free and there are no tickets required.
Date: Friday, August 8th Time: Dusk (around 8 or 8:30) Location: Pier 46 (Charles St. and the Hudson River) Cost: Free
The folks over at Hudson River Park keep calling this River Flicks for Kids, but we're really into a bunch of these movies, so either the films are also for grown ups, or we're just into kid stuff. Tonight's kid flick is the best kid's adventure movie ever, The Goonies! Besides getting to watch movies outside on beautiful summer nights on the Hudson River, the other thing I like about River Flicks is that the popcorn is always free. Seating is first come, first served, so you and your little ones may want to show up early.
Date: Thursday, August 8th Time: 8:00pm Location: McCarren Park Pool (Lorimer Street and Bayard Street, W'burg) Cost: Free but tickets can be reserved here
The Brooklyn-based theater company, Woodshed Collective presents Caridad Svich's Twelve Ophelias for free at McCarren Park Pool. "Twelve Ophelias centers on Hamlet's Ophelia coming back to life, out of the water, to try to overcome her history and forge a new destiny for herself. She finds herself in an Appalachian Elsinore, Denmark by way of Deliverance—where Gertrude runs a brothel, Hamlet and Horatio slum it, and nothing is what it seems. In this squarely American and gritty interpretation of the Hamlet myth, Twelve Ophelias asks how it is possible to break old cycles and start afresh when the past so completely permeates your life." Shows continue Wednesday and Friday this week as well as dates through August
Date: Thursday, August 8th Time: 8:00pm Location: Prospect Park Bandshell (9th St & Prospect Park West, Park Slope) Cost: Free
Last week was the African music festival and this week Celebrate Brookly takes on Latin music. "Mexican songbird Lila Downs’ intense folkloric style juxtaposes the emotion of fado and mariachi with norteño and tejano influences. 'Fascinating...both current and timeless in the same moment.' (CMJ) The classically trained but fiesta minded Villa-Lobos Brothers and their signature fast-chatting violin style mix it up with the bajo sexto of locals Grupo Norteño for an all south of the border triple bill." All Ages
Date: Thursday, August 8th Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Summer Stage, Central Park Cost: Free
Tonight is an "evening of contemporary dance from two New York City-based choreographers known for combining soul-stirring themes with physical daring. Founded in NYC in 1974, Jennifer Muller’s company The Works has a dynamic global presence, having toured 37 countries on four continents and 30 states. Based on Eastern philosophy, the Muller Technique relies on the human body’s energy system to inform dance movements. They have collaborated with a wide variety of artists, including Yoko Ono and Keith Haring. The Erica Essner Performance Co-op enjoys regular performances at Jacob’s Pillow, The Joyce Soho and Dance Theater Workshop. Meaningful, emotional dance which chronicles the human condition is what makes the Co-op so dazzling. Founded in 1990, the company incorporates a physical narrative into its intense and compelling work. The co-operative process is revealed in the merging of unique and idiosyncratic movement styles." All Ages
Date: Friday, August 8th Time: 10:00pm Location: Sutra (16 1st Ave btw. 1st & 2nd St) Cost: Free with RSVP
"Sutra’s One Night Only series kicked off a couple weeks back with DJ’s Spinna & ?uestlove. This Friday night, they continue the top-tier selection of hip-hop DJ’s bringing in the one and only Tony Touch with producer extraordinaire on the rise, K-Salaam. Join the gang over on First and First for a rare chance to catch him on a Friday night in the LES." 21+
Date: Friday, August 8th Time: 10:00pm Location: Savalas (285 Bedford Ave. bet S 1st St & Grand) Cost: Free
"This epic edition of The Panty Raid will be a round up of three NYC DJs that I really admire and am completely thrilled to have all at the same place at the same time. Eli Escobar, Cousin Cole, and Benny B are sure to make you dance, drink, and party until the early morning. Be prepared for beer-bonging babes, heated shotgunning races, and a any variety of percussion instruments to make it onto the dancefloor (or bar) during the course of the night. Also, we'll be bringing back the $16 POWER HOUR from 10-11pm that includes 5 beers and 1 shot. So get there early and stay late!" 21+
Date: Saturday, August 9th Time: 11:00am Location: South Street Seaport (Fulton St. & East River) Cost: Free
"Mind-blowing tricks and physics defying feats will be on full display at the 2nd annual NY state yo-yo competition featuring top skilled athletes and world champions hailing from Brazil, France, Italy, Japan and throughout the U.S. The day will end with special performance by Peelander-Z. All Ages
Date: Saturday, August 9th Time: 7:00pm Location: Prospect Park Bandshell (9th St & Prospect Park West, Park Slope) Cost: Free ($3 Suggested)
Visionary music producer Hal Willner closes out this season's Celebrate Brooklyn with a multi-artist celebration of acoustic R&B pioneer Bill Withers. Withers has penned such classics as Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone, Lovely Day, and Lean On Me. These and more will be performed tonight by Angelique Kidjo, Nona Hendryx, The Swell Season, Cory Glover, James "Blood" Ulmer, Sandra St. Victor, The Persuasions, Eric Mingus and more. They also shouted out at last weeks African Music Festival that Bill Withers himself would be in the house (but no promises). “No one puts on a better tribute concert than Hal Willner ... a sympathetic and generous listener with an almost preternatural ability to match performer to song, and a Rolodex to back it up.” (Variety) All Ages
Date: Saturday, August 9th Time: 10:00pm Location: Glasslands Gallery (289 Kent Ave, W'burg) Cost: Free with RSVP
Following suit with Red Stripe or Sparks, Colt 45 is high on the tales of sponsoring all things hipster (which is awesome 'cuz I'd much rather some malt then some orange battery acid). Tonight their fourth mini tour hits home with Cheeseburger, SSo So Glos, Dessert Storm & Violent Bullsh#$ dropping by south W'burg for some free booze and great tunes. Video below. 21+
Date: Sunday, August 10th Time: 2:00pm Location: McCarren Pool (780 Lorimer St, W'burg) Cost: Free
One of the really satisfying things over here at FreeNYC is watching the bands that we love grow from playing small venues to monster sized ones. Take this afternoons McCarren Pool show with the Felice Brothers for example. They first showed up on our radar back in 2006 with a couple intimate, and amazing, shows to about 50 friends at Pete's Candy Store. Now, they bring their Upstate fueled Americana to the thousands. They've been compared to some of the great American songwriters such as Bob Dylan and Woodie Guthrie but their sound is as applicable to our time as it was there's. The Brothers are joined this afternoon by Eli "Paperboy" Reed, Langhorne Slim, & Deertick. All Ages.
Date: Sunday, August 10th Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Fort Greene Park (N Portland and Myrtle, Ft. Greene) Cost: Free
A very unique invite only DJ battle series is going down in NYC this afternoon as part of the Brooklyn Soul Summit Music Festival. The Behringer Just Listen DJ Battle features 30 minute DJ performances from an assortment of vinyl junkies. Competitors will showcase turntablist style and in some creative way but must also incorporate House music into their routines. This afternoon is the finals and it is hosted by DJ Tony Touch. All Ages.
Date: Sunday, August 10th Time: 8:00pm Location: Public Assembly (70 N 6th St btw Wythe and Kent) Cost: Free
After the Felice Brothers show, swing by good old Galapagos Public Assembly for the McCarren Pool afterparty. DJ Emagine hosts and welcomes special guests DJs Morsy and Kestar, aka The Crooked Disco DJs, who'll bring their signature mixed bag of beats from indie electro to Baltimore club and all points in between. 2 for 1 drink specials. 21+
Date: August 11th – 14th Time: 12:00pm & 1:00pm Location: Robert Wagner Jr. Park (Battery Places bet. West St & 1st Place) - directions Cost: Free
"Monica Bill Barnes’ Game Face compares the show business motto of 'the show must go on with the current day’s view of high-finance business as an all-consuming self-sacrificing endeavor. Exploring a performer’s endurance and “do or die” attitude as an illustration of Wall Street’s reputation for tireless work, this new work is bizarre, exhausting and boldly funny. A cast of eight dancers is decked out in costumes inspired by Broadway musicals and larger-than-life Vegas shows. The audience will witness the effort and fatigue that result from 'performing' as the dancers fight against the odds with hilarious and heartbreaking results." All Ages.
Date: Monday, August 11th Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm Location: Lolita Bar (266 Broome St) Cost: Free
"Feeling the burn of summer? (and the recession?) Bring your (nice) clothes that you are tired of and exchange them for someone else's nice clothes. Please don't bring anything stained or gross. Really. Come by for some drink specials, good tunes, and walk out with a new outfit. Carla and Midge Pingleton DJ summer jams. Snacks provided by Midge and the Green Markets of Manhattan."
Date: Monday, August 11th Time: 6:00pm Location: Pier 84 at 44th Street Cost: Free
"This evening, Reuben Butchart will be performing a unique blend of soul-tinged chamber pop, a style similar to Chet Baker and Stevie Wonder's. Concerts start at 6pm and offer lawn seating only. Bring your picnic and make a night of it! Free kayaking is also available at the site." (Note, Parks and Recs has this listed as "Butchard" and not "Butchart")
Date: Tuesday, August 11th Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Location: Rockaway Beach 5 (84th Street next to the boardwalk, Far Rockaway) - map (info and map) Cost: Free
If you've got 2 left feet like me then Dancing under the Stars is for you. Each week is a free, absolute beginner, outdoor dance class presented by the American Ballroom Theater. Learn classics such as the merengue, foxtrot, and waltz, and strut your stuff to the beat of a live band on the final night. All ages, no partner needed.
Date: Monday, August 11th Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm Location: The Hudson Hotel (356 W 58th St.) Cost: Free with RSVP
"Manhattan native Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love is a world class DJ and Co-Founder/Editor at large of Bounce magazine. In 1990 along with Stretch Armstrong, they started the Hip Hop radio show at WKCR 89.9 FM, and by '98 the Source Magazine voted them the 'Best Hip Hop Radio Show of All Time'... Although Bobbito is a bonafide Hip Hop legend, any former reader of his Vibe column knows that his musical passion goes way beyond just Rap. As a club DJ, crowds worldwide from China to South Africa have celebrated his unique blend of Rare Funk, Latin, Afro-Beat, Soul, Classic Rock, House, and Ballads."
The MLK Jr. Concert Series continues bringing live music to the BK masses tonight with special guest Jill Scott. Scott, a Philly native, is an artist with "an abiding, deep commitment to lyrical honesty and musical integrity. Simply put, if Jill feels it, she writes and sings it. While vivid imagery, metaphor analogy are her stock in trade, there's no pretense, no hiding. She's upfront, in-your-face always real, using her own distinctive poetry to breathe life into words, digging inside to bring forth the accompanying emotion." While it doesn't say it on the site, I heard a rumor that Estelle may be joining her on stage today. Guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Date: Monday, August 10th Time: Films begin at Dusk (about 8ish) Location: Bryant Park (40th and 42nd Sts & Fifth and Sixth Aves) Cost: Free
Bring your picnic baskets and pull up some lawn for an evening under the stars with the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. Every Monday throughout the summer HBO dusts off some old classic movies and plays them on a big screen in Bryant Park. Tonight set your eyes on The Candidate. "Robert Redford is the idealistic son of a famous politician who is talked into running, against all odds, for the U.S. Senate. Peter Boyle co-stars as the campaign manager intent on making the candidate more electable. Political satire at its finest."
Date: Tuesday, August 12th Time: 7:00pm Location: Red Hook Park (Lorraine, Clinton, & Henry streets, Red Hook) Cost: Free
In the 70’s a party wasn’t a party unless BT Express was playing. The band, originally named King Davis House Rockers, reached the absolute pinnacle of funkiness with their layered orchestral sound, soulful vocals, and infectious choruses. Their unforgettable hits include, “Do It Til You’re Satisfied,” and “Express.” The group produced eight albums which included those stand-outs, as well as “Peace Pipe,” “Give it What You Got,” “Shout it Out,” and “Give Up the Funk.”
Date: Tuesday, August 12th Time: 7:00pm Location: Prospect Park Bandshell (9th St & Prospect Park West) Cost: Free
So the Bob Dylan show is well sold out and, no, we don't have some magic ticket printing button to get you all in for free. What I can tell you, however, is that despite that obnoxious black fence the put around the bandshell exclusively for pay shows (come on guys, it's not like you can sell any more tickets) you can still grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and hang out with the hundreds on the lawn outside and listen to the show. This one should be filled with Park Slope residents so early arrival for good blanket space is suggested. All Ages
Date: Wednesday, August 13th Time: 12:30pm - 1:45pm Location: Bryant Park Reading Room (11 W. 42nd St.) Cost: Free
Spend you lunch break with Tommy Chong as he touts his latest book venture, ‘Cheech & Chong: The Unauthorized Autobiography’. Keenly insightful and utterly candid, Chong provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of one of the most popular comedy teams of all time. Hosted by: Josh Gilbert, Director of the Documentary ‘AKA Tommy Chong’. All Ages
Date: Wednesday, August 13th Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: GINA Gallery of International Naïve Art (454 Columbus Ave at 82nd St) Cost: Free
"GINA Gallery is the United States' exclusive location dedicated to the exhibition and sale of international Naïve Art. Located in New York's Upper West Side neighborhood, the 2,000 square-foot gallery serves as the authority and definitive resource of Naïve art and aims to introduce the public to this approachable and accessible genre. GINA Gallery represents more than 275 artists in 25-plus countries from Portugal to Russia." Stop by on your way home tonight for wine and a look at the work.
Date: Wednesdays in August Time: 7:00pm Location: Libation (137 Ludlow St) Cost: Free
Get ready for cocktails, drink specials, music, and a free hour long lesson that’ll get your heart pumping and your booty shaking as the backup dancers of Beyonce and Ashanti teach the ladies of the city how to get down. At this ladies-only event, "You’ll learn today’s hottest and trendiest dance moves from some of the best dancers in the industry in a fun environment with all of your friends. And don’t worry if you have two left feet, there’s no dancing experience needed. Each move will be broken down with detailed explanations that any beginner can learn." Check the video below. 21+
Nicole Guidetti, lead instructor from the hit new dance series, Sexy Moves For The Club, will teach a complimentary dance class teaching you all of her favorite moves that are perfect for going out! Nicole currently teaches Hip Hop and is a top professional dancer with a long career of notable performances, having danced with P Diddy, Beyonce, Ashanti, Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani, Ricky Martin, Thalia, Sean Paul, Smash Mouth, Musiq, and the NYC Knicks Dancers.
Date: Wednesday, August 13th Time: 7:00pm Location: Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center (70 Lincoln Center Plaza) Cost: Free
"Joel Dorn's death in December of 2007 left an unfillable void in the world of adventurous music production. For this salute to a one-of-a-kind record man, his son Adam (part of electronic-jazz act Mocean Worker) and super-producer Hal Willner (hot on the heels of Saturday's Bill Withers tribute) marshal Dorn-produced talent ranging from Roberta "Killing Me Softly" Flack and zaftig chanteuse Jane Monheit to pianists Les McCann, Mose Allison, and Dr. John. Tonight's show celebrates the musical diversity that Dorn championed, with a gaggle of guests taking the stage to play some of the tunes that blossomed under his attentive ear." (Peter Stepek, via Flavorpill)
Date: Wednesday, August 13th Time: 7:00pm Location: Socrates Sculpture Park (31-01 Vernon Blvd, LIC, Queens) - directions Cost: Free
Now in its 10th year, Socrates Sculpture Park's Outdoor Cinema series combines performance, film, and food into a weekly, internationally-influences, sunset event. Tonight's celebrates the Italy with 8 1/2, Fellini's stunning, romantic autobiographical fantasy self-portrait of the filmmaker as a circus ringmaster. Le Nozze di Carlo will perform a mix of Italian classic pop, folk and original music and Italian cuisine (not free) is provided by Manetta’s. Trailer below... all ages.
Date: Wednesday, August 13th Time: Dusk (around 8 or 8:30) Location: Pier 54 (14th st and the Hudson River) Cost: Free
On top of getting to watch movies outside on beautiful summer nights on the Hudson River, the other thing I like about River Flicks is every year they pick a central theme for their screenings. This year they take on the world of music in movies. Tonight's film is Rock Star, featuring Mark Wahlberg as the lead singer of a tribute band who becomes lead singer of the real band he idolizes, all while managing to win the heart of Jennifer Aniston. Seating is first come, first served, and as always the popcorn is free!
Date: Wednesday, August 13th Time: 9:00pm Location: Ochi's Lounge at Comix (14th St and 9th Ave) Cost: Free
Eliot and Ilana Glazer host "the only storytelling series in New York about why the city can really blow" tonight at the smaller lounge of Comix. Featuring comedic commentary by Dan Neubower, Brandy Barber, & Michelle Colyn (her last show in New York.) 21+
Date: Wednesday, August 13th Time: 10:00pm Location: Santos' Party House (100 Lafayette) Cost: $5
You're going to hear a lot about Santos Party House over the next few months, along with (le) Poisson Rouge, it's one of the key venues heralding a revival of NYC nightlife. And with flagship events like tonight's monthly Special Disco Version, its easy to see why. "The DFA label hosts it's first regularly scheduled party in eons every other week at SPH, with head honcho James Murphy, his LCD Soundsystem bandmate and frequent deejaying partner Pat Mahoney, and Beats in Space’s Tim Sweeney spinning space disco, left-of center house and electro, dance-oriented rock and the like for a scruffy crowd of ruffians." Goes late. 21+
Date: Wednesday, August 13th Time: 10:00pm Location: The Delancey (168 Delancey St bet Clinton and Attorney) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: 12:00am
Another Wednesday and another Ill Party. Tonight, Ill P celebrates her birthday alongside Tes Uno. DJs Rob Swift (Ill Insanity), Teddy King (Boundless Stampede) and Superlinks keep things moving. Plus a midnight open bar makes this a hump day staple.
Date: Thursday, August 14th Time: 12:30pm - 1:45pm Location: Bryant Park Cost: Free
Every Thursday from July through August 106.7fm will be bringing you Broadway in Bryant Park. On your lunch break grab a seat by the stage and watch selections from Broadway and Off Broadway productions. Today's line up includes pieces from Grease, Young Frankenstein, Legally Blondie The Musical and 13 (opening September 2008.) Today will be the last event in this summer series.
Date: Thursday, August 14th Time: 6:00pm Location: Hudson River Park's Pier 54 (14th Street & Hudson River) Cost: Free
Blonde Redhead need no introduction. This eerie, wispy, dissonant love-child of Sonic Youth and Shonen Knife has been pushing out some of the finest post-emo indie rock stateside for years. This afternoon they play a free show on the west side pier. All Ages.
Date: Thursday, August 14th Time: 7:00pm Location: Marcus Garvey Park (Madison Ave & E 120th St) Cost: Free
"The charismatic Big Daddy Kane is known for his lightening fast rhyming skills and has collaborated with Public Enemy, Biz Markie, Snoop Dogg, and many more. His songs ' Get the Job Done' and 'Ain’t No Half Steppin'’' are classics of hip hop culture. His extensive touring schedule, spectacular showmanship, and trendsetting style continue to captivate those across all audiences." All Ages.
Date: Thursday, August 14th Time: 10:00pm Location: Banbalotto Hookah Lounge (160 N 4th St, W'burg) Cost: Free
How 'bout Hookahs and House music for your Thursday night. DJs CT Burners and Code D supply the music and Banbalotto supplies the hookahs. Plus an Art Showcase by Ian Mgilvry And His All American Nightmare.
Date: Friday, August 15th Time: Weekdays 10:00am - 9:00pm, Weekends 10:00am - 7:00pm Location: Barneys New York (255 West 17th) Cost: Free
The "legendary" Barneys Warehouse Sale began August 14th. I know, I know, we're a day late, but don't worry, it continues all the way through September 1st. Get 50% - 75% warehouse merchandise. Be prepared to to deal with hordes of crazed shoppers!
Date: Friday, August 15th Time: 7:00pm Location: South Street Seaport (Fulton Street & East River) Cost: Free
Brooklyn’s Dirty Projectors is wildly orchestrated bliss, beautiful and intricate.
White Williams is unapologetic pop that flirts with the vacuous nostalgia of the American dream, engaging ambiguous and schizophrenic instruments with impressionistic lyrics. A soundtrack to our dreams of a lustful and indifferent prom night that lasts forever. Both play at sunset tonight on the South Street Seaport Pier. All Ages.
Date: Friday, August 15th Time: 7:00pm Location: Central Park SummerStage (Directions) Cost: Free
Bajofondo, from South America, skillfully mix traditional music styles from Argentina and Uruguay with house, trip-hop and lounge sensibilities to create what critics have dubbed “tango electronic.” This is music to dance to, and their live performances include strikingly original projected video imagery. Yoruba priest and musician Osunlade has amassed a global legion of faithful fans through his spiritually-based compositions, and as a prolific house music producer and the founder of Yoruba Records. He has worked with artists such as Patti Labelle, Roy Ayers and Cesaria Evora and has remixed countless artists from every genre. His discography is extensive and impressive, with over 50 releases to his credit, the latest of which is Elements Beyond.
Date: Friday, August 15th Time: 7:00pm Location: Damrosch Bandshell (Columbus Avenue & West 62nd Street) Cost: Free
In a special co-production with Lincoln Center Out of Doors, the Wordless Music Series (check it if you don't know about them) present an evening "highlighting spiritual minimalist music from eight centuries of human experience, and the transcendental ecstatic dimension of music-making. Program to include: selected vocal works by the 13th-century medieval composer Perotin; the world premiere of Rhys Chatham's A Crimson Grail, for 200 Electric Guitars (Outdoor Version), a Lincoln Center commission; and the U.S. live premiere of Manuel Gottsching's early electronic classic E2-E4, presented with visuals by the Joshua Light Show." All Ages
Date: Friday, August 15th Time: Dusk (around 8 or 8:30) Location: Pier 46 (Charles St. and the Hudson River) Cost: Free
The folks over at Hudson River Park keep calling this River Flicks for Kids, but we're really into a bunch of these movies, so either the films are also for grown ups, or we're just into kid stuff. Tonight is their annual showing of Willy Wonka! The original one, obviously. Besides getting to watch movies outside on beautiful summer nights on the Hudson River, the other thing I like about River Flicks is that the popcorn is always free. Seating is first come, first served, so you and your little ones may want to show up early.
Date: Monday, September 15th Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Pianos (158 Ludlow St at Stanton) Cost: Free
Adam Lowitt of the Daily show hosts this evening of comedy featuring folks from the daily show and Conan O'brien. Catch short sets from Rob Cantrell (Last Comic Standing), Arj Barker (Flight of the Conchords), Pete Holmes (Best Week Ever), Jacquline Novak (The Improv), and Kumail Ali (UCB). 21+
Date: Friday, August 15th Time: 8:00pm Location: The Lawn at Automotive High School (50 Bedford Ave, W'burg) Cost: Free
Rooftop Films, IFC, and Sound Fix present a free screening of Heavy Load. "Heavy Load are Lewes' answer to the Ramones, a punk outfit subject to the combustible flux of ego, ambition, fantasy, expectation and desire that fuels any emerging band. But they're also, uniquely, made up of musicians with and without learning disabilities, which makes the bands' survival a precarious negotiation between two different worlds." A live performance by J.A.C.K kicks off the evening, plus beer after the show, courtesy of Radeberger.
Date: Friday, August 15th Time: 9:00pm Location: Trophy Bar (351 Broadway btw. Rodney & Keap) Cost: Free Open Bar: Ardbeg Whisky, 9-10
Trophy Bar keeps packing big talent into their little bar space and tonight is no exception as Unruly Records Scottie B, Godfather of Baltimore Club, and Bushwick's own Ninjasonik (live and DJ set!) provide beats all night long. Free whisky kicks things off and Maggie Horn hosts. 21+
Date: Friday, August 15th Time: 9:30pm Location: M1-5 (52 Walker St btw. Broadway and Church) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: V2 Vodka, 9:30 - 10:30
Crash the party (and maybe a friend's couch) with this until-7-in-the-morning party. An open bar gets you started, followed by dancing and live sets from Jigsaw Soul, the Layers and Nik Tarascio. DJ Drunken Soul keeps you moving in between. Stick around until 3:30 a.m. to find out the location of the secret rooftop afterparty! Be sure to come dressed in the night's theme, Glitter and Gold, else you "may be subjected to fairy dust." Check below for a video of Jigsaw Soul madness. 21+
Date: Friday, August 15th Time: 11:59pm (midnight) Location: Highline Ballroom (431 W 16th St bet. 9th and 10th Ave) Cost: Free with RSVP
Baltimore DJ duo, Chris Devlin and Ronnie Darko - part of the uber-hip Spankrock and founding members of the Fully Fitted crew - bring their unique "Cut Chemist & DJ Shadow meets The Scratch Perverts meets alcohol & sweat" DJ skills to the Highline this evening for a special, free, late night show. Pure professionals, Devlin and Darko can (a) rock a party, (b) scratch on some DMC level, and (c) make your girl feel the bass for a consistently good time. If you're pregaming in the area, need a change of scene, or - like me - don't really get out before midnight then this is a must. Check the video below, make sure to RSVP and, yes kiddies, it's All Ages.
Date: Saturdays, August 16th & 23rd Time: 7:00am - 1:00pm Location: Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park along 4th/Park Ave Cost: Free
"On 3 consecutive Saturdays in August, Summer Streets will temporarily close off the traffic along Park Avenue and connecting streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park. Summer Streets creates an open space for New Yorkers and visitors of the city to use their city's streets without inteference of motorized vehicles. They will be free to run, walk, blade, bike, sit, or play." There's a map and a whole list of events on the official site.
Date: Saturday, August 16th Time: 1:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Lawanna's (155 Grand St., W'burg) Cost: Free
After nine years, Williamsburg staple Lawanna's is closing its doors forever. Last fall they moved from Bedford Ave to Grand St, but now it looks like they are permanently packin' it in. Today is the final day of their closing sale. Expect up to 75% off on men's and women's merch.
Date: Saturday, August 16th Time: 2:00pm Location: East River Amphitheater (Cherry St. and FDR Drive) Cost: Free
"The East River Music Project is a group of people dedicated to putting on free summer concerts of local music at the East River Amphitheater." Today's line up is curated by CounterstreamRadio.org and New Amsterdam Records and features live music by itsnotyouitsme,Mark Dancigers,Timberbrit,Alex Sopp, as well as Matt Marks and the Li’l Death Band. Band bios below... old flyer. All ages.
itsnotyouitsme:
“The four works on “walled gardens” are instrumental meditations that draw
heavily on early Minimalist techniques, most notably repetition and
gradual expansion. Repeating figures often continue without transformation
and gradually melt into the ambient haze as new layers of violin, guitar
and electronic sound are added.” (Allen Koznin, New York Times review of
walled gardens)
Mark Dancigers:
“The New York Youth Symphony premiered his Snow in Carnegie Hall in 2006.
The Cabrillo Festival Orchestra performed his Liquid Song in August 2006,
and the Minnesota Orchestra read the same piece in May 2006. The Yale
Philharmonia Orchestra premiered Liquid Song in March 2005. NOW Ensemble
performed Cloudbank at the 2006 Carlsbad Festival and and Hanging There at
the 2005 Look and Listen Festival in New York. Other performances of his
work have been at the Music at the Anthology Festival, Merkin Hall, the
Virginia Arts Festival, the Percussive Arts Society International
Conference, and venues throughout New York, Boston, New Haven, and
Philadelphia.”
Timberbrit:
“Straight from her latest barely clothed fiasco, Britney Spears is coming
to New York. On Sunday, March 16, “TimberBrit,” an opera telling the (as
yet) fictional story of the rekindled love between Spears and her former
beau Justin Timberlake, will receive its world premiere. To create the
songs, composer Jacob Cooper listened to hits from Spears’s oeuvre at a
very slow speed, eliminating the hooks from the slickly produced tracks,
and wrote his own songs inspired by the experience.” (Adam Rathe, The
Brooklyn Paper)
Alex Sopp:
“New York-based flutist Alex Sopp performs all different genres of music
and was recently called “outstanding” and “an admired new music mainstay”
by Time Out New York. Alex has commissioned, premiered, and recorded with
some of the most exciting composers and songwriters of our time, including
Björk, Nico Muhly, Sufjan Stevens, Philip Glass, Judd Greenstein, The
National, and makes professional appearances with The New York
Philharmonic and The Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Alex is a member of NOW
Ensemble, The Knights, the American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME),
AXIOM, and has performed with the Mark Morris Dance Group Music Ensemble
and Continuum. In the not-so-distant future Alex will make her solo
recording debut with an album on the newly-minted New Amsterdam label.”
Matt Marks and the Li’l Death Band:
“I attended the Eastman School of Music for undergrad, the Royal Academy
of Music for a bit of the Post-Grad, and am currently attending Stony
Brook University for my Master’s. I am an active performer in New York
City, also playing and composing wacky electronic music, and occasionally
performing on piano. Oh and I’m a Doggo virtuoso. I live in Kensington,
Brooklyn and enjoy reading, listening to my CDs/mp3s/records, walking
around New York, and writing zany bios.” (from his Alarm Will Sound bio)
Date: Saturday, August 16th Time: 3:00pm Location: Central Park SummerStage (Directions) Cost: Free
It's a whole day of home-grown bands that have garnered an international reputation as experimental sonic groundbreakers as Battles, Black Dice, & Gang Gang Dance all take the stage in Central Park this afternoon. More on the bands below. All Ages.
Battles ignores the rules of tempo and timing, creating an abstract and timeless blend of instrumentation, computerized beats, and manipulated voices to craft a uniquely organized sound. In 2006, the band released their debut album EP C/B EP, a collection of obscure EP releases. Their new full length album, Mirrored, has attracted international acclaim.
Black Dice formed at the Rhode Island School of Design a decade ago and have released two albums: Broken Ear Record and Manoman. Now based in Brooklyn, the sonic groundbreakers push the limits of experimental sound in rock music by focusing on only a few notes per song mixed with doses of distortion.
Gang Gang Dance is a much-revered leader in the NYC indie-rock scene, known for crafting haunting minimalist collages of sound. The band surreptitiously utilizes tribal influences, techno instrumentation, and the power of silence to evoke a frenzied mood of anticipation. GGD has performed with Sonic Youth, Massive Attack, Black Dice, and TV on the Radio.
Date: Saturday, August 16th Time: 8:00pm Location: The lawn at Southpoint Park, Roosevelt Island (The Southern tip of Roosevelt Island) Cost: Free
Rooftop Films presents Song Sung Blue, a documentary about Lightning and Thunder, "two American dreamers who fought their whole lives to make people happy by playing the music of one of America's great crooners. Filmmaker Greg Kohs goes backstage into the personal lives of the Neil Diamond cover band - from their humble beginnings over 20 years ago to the threshold of fame, from disaster to rebirth." And before the film take part in Neil Diamond Karaoke!
Date: Saturday, August 16th Time: 8:30pm Location: Meet in Union Square (14th St & Broadway) Cost: Free
Not a lot of details for are available for Pandemonium but, then again, the best street never release the goods to early. What I can tell you is this is a costumed, roving, street party, apocalyptic, dance, rock, battle. Get your best panda suit (or grab a mask at the park) and make sure to bring your boom box. Full details on the site and more details below. All ages.
Does Pandamonium have a twitter?
Yes, we do! Click here
Which beer company is sponsoring the event?
None! This is a self-organized, self-directed, and self-funded endeavor.
Why should I bring a radio or boombox?
Good question! Our cyber-pandas will deploy a musical transmission system that allows you to play our music from your very own handheld radios and boomboxes. This means that the sound will come forth in a decentralized fashion, ensuring the longevity of the festivities should any “complications” arise.
Should I bring my bike?
If you want. There will be a panda bike crew so you will be able to ride in style with other pandas.
Date: Sunday, August 17th Time: 2:00pm Location: Orchard between Rivington and Stanton Cost: Free admission
"L.E.S. Fashion Flipside turns Orchard Street into the Lower East Side’s nabe-centric answer to uptown’s Fashion Week all with sustainable, eco-friendly and vintage clothing for men and women. Come down to Rivington & Orchard on August 17th to see the Lower East Side’s hottest boutiques put their best pump forward!"
Date: Sunday, August 17th Time: 2:00pm Location: McCarren Park Pool (780 Lorimer Street, W'burg) Cost: Free
It's the second to last pool party and this one's no joke. Warming things up are noise-rocker's Panther and FreeNYC favorites Chin Chin, followed by Def Juxian, Aesop Rock kicking some conscious , abstract lyrics over freaked out beats. My favorite show of the series and, for real, make sure you catch Chin Chin... they kill it every time. And be sure to check out Chin Chin, again, along with El-P on the tables at the after party.
Date: Sunday, August 17th Time: 3:00pm Location: Central Park SummerStage (Directions) Cost: Free
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings are one of those bands that I will go see every time they play. Their "throw-back soul" vibe is straight up, feel good, fun music. For those of you unfamiliar, the Dap Kings have recently been moonlighting as Amy Winehouse's backup band and are as instrumental in her vintage sound as was Mr. Ronson. Of course, Ms. Winehouse has nothing on the soul queen herself, Sharon Jones. Now in her 50s this vocal powerhouse is as contemporary as ever. Tonight they close out this seasons Summerstage with fellow Brooklyn soul/funk masters Menahan Street Band and Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens. All Ages.
Date: Sunday, August 17th Time: 5:25pm Location: Union Square (14th Street and Broadway) Cost: Free
Continuing the very successful traditions of Silent Disco and Mobile Clubbing, Union Square welcomes Silent Rave New York. Everyone needs to bring their own ipod and head phones to keep the silent rave alive all night long.
Date: Monday, August 18th Time: 6:00pm Location: North Atrium Balcony, 3rd Floor of Seaport Pier 17 Mall Cost:Free
"Richard Move and MoveOpolis! present Hostile Takeover six elaborate live performance installations that occur at different downtown locations. A glamorous collision of sexual desire and violence, masculinity and femininity and real and imagined worlds, Hostile Takeover places feminine beauty upon a pedestal (literally) in the midst of the male-dominated world of high finance, with stunningly costumed, Butoh-inspired female dancers. Costumes are made by Teatro del Odio and Gia Grosso, music is by DJ Savage. A final performance event, Dances at a Gathering, featuring the entire MoveOpolis! cast and an assortment of professional artists and DJs, will be presented on August 25." Tonight performance is Hesperornis Regalis (Seabird). See below for full schedule.
Date: Monday, August 18th Time: 7:00pm Location: Barbés (376 9th St. at 6th Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn) Cost: Free
The Brooklyn Independent Cinema Series continues this evening with an evening guest currated by Michael Tully. The short 1983, "takes a simple concept—filming teenagers in close-up staring into the camera—and turns it into an unexpectedly resonant experience." Then, in feature length Running Stumbled, director John Maringouin's documents "his estranged, drugged up father and his equally obliterated girlfriend is one of the most harrowing pill binges ever committed to videotape." Trailer below.
Date: Monday, August 18th Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Steven (100 Rivington St & Ludlow) Cost:Free with RSVP
Once again, Giant Step and Steve Madden bring you intimate performances by some up and commers with big PR machines spinning them into the limelight. This time around its Shwayze, who's feel-good "buzzin'" has been on constant summmer rotation. "A melting-pot of laid-back melodies, hip-hop rhythms and acoustic guitars, Shwayze's self-titled debut pays homage to an all-day-and-into-the-night party lifestyle colored by the rolling tides of his hometown Malibu beaches, and the rolling papers that flavor the proceedings." DJ Lindsay opens thing up. RSVP is limited so get on that right quick. 21+
Date: Monday, August 18th Time: 7:30pm Location: Wingate Field (directions) Cost: Free
26 years ago, Brooklyn Borough president Marty Markowitz began the Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert Series to bring outdoor entertainment to the BK Masses. Tonight, the heritage continues with a Caribbean line-up featuring Beres Hammond, The Kings of Calypso, The Mighty Sparrow, and Bunji Garlin & Asylum (of the pure fire Brrt).
Date: Monday, August 18th Time: Films begin at Dusk (about 8ish) Location: Bryant Park (40th and 42nd Sts & Fifth and Sixth Aves) Cost: Free
Bring your picnic baskets and pull up some lawn for an evening under the stars with the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. Every Monday throughout the summer HBO dusts off some old classic movies and plays them on a big screen in Bryant Park. Tonight Superman flies into the park! "Christopher Reeve stars as the Man of Steel, Marlon Brando is Jor-El, and Gene Hackman is Lex Luthor in the first of the big-screen superhero epics. Richard Donner directs, and Manhattan delivers an outstanding performance as Metropolis."
Date: Tuesday, August 19th Time: Doors at 5:30pm, film at dusk Location: The McCarren Park Pool (Lorimer St between Driggs and Bayard Ave) Cost: Free with RSVP
Velvet Goldmine, Todd Haynes's cult classic revisits England's glam rock scene of the 1970's with Ewan McGregor and Jonathan Rhys Meyers playing characters based loosely on Bowie's Ziggy Stardust. With a hunky cast, great script and awesome soundtrack, Haynes' film has won its place in many glam rock junkies' hearts. The movie will screen for free as part of McCarren Park Pool's summer film series. Trailer Below. (via papermag.com)
Date: Tuesday, August 19th Time: 7:00pm Location: Highbridge Park (enter at 174 St. and Amsterdam Ave.) Cost: Free
Without fail, every summer I get into some random (for me) hip hop en Español. in the past it's been Tego Calderon, Las Orishas, or even last summer's bangers by Calle 13, but this year, it's Shino Aguakate. With his Latin orchestral sounds, ska infused horns, and straight block party energy, Shino is downright infectious. Catch this rising star in the park this afternoon. All Ages.
Date: Tuesday, August 19th Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Beauty Bar (231 East 14th St Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Effen Vodka, 7-8
Celebrate the release of "the ultimate guide to becoming a better flirt, a tougher chick, and a hotter girlfriend, and to living like like a rock star" this evening at the Cherry Bomb book release party. Author Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna will be on hand signing copies and DJ Cat will be spinning some beats. There an open bar to kick it off and free gift bags to the first 75 in the door. 21+
Date: Tuesday, August 19th Time: 11:00pm Location: Goodbye Blue Monday (1087 Broadway btw. Lawton and Dodworth, Bushwick) Cost: Free
Casperous Vine, upstate's experimental gypsy music quartet, venture Brooklyn bound over the next few days with a serious of free shows. If your looking for something new, or intrequed by the melding of accordian, chello, violin, and classical guitar, then check them out tonight or at any of the shows listed below.
Date: Wednesday, August 20th Time: 12:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Spa Chinois (44 West 55th Street, 5th Floor) Cost: Free
Spa Chinois invites you to drop by today and get free spa services anytime between 12pm and 7pm. Choose choose from a free Foot Scrub, Eyebrow, lip or chin wax, Chinois Couture Face Mask or Hair Styling. While you're there all gift certificates are 30% off as well as any treatments you book during the party. Plus, free gift bags for the first 200 guests.
Date: Wednesday, August 20th Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Damrosch Park Bandshell (W 62nd St & Amsterdam Ave) Cost: Free
"This is the first ever NYC appearance of avant-punk Dutch band the Ex with the legendary Getatchew Mekurya on saxophone. Lincoln Center's addition of singers Mahmoud Ahmed and Alemayehu Eshete with the Either/Orchestra offers a great, historical presentation of classic Ethiopian artists (all of whom have been showcased in the famed Ethiopiques series of recordings). Extra Golden's recordings forge a fusion between American rock and Kenyan Benga sounds, and have issued releases on the Thrill Jockey label." So much more info here. All Ages.
Date: Wednesday, August 20th Time: Dusk (around 8 or 8:30) Location: Pier 54 (14th st and the Hudson River) Cost: Free
On top of getting to watch movies outside on beautiful summer nights on the Hudson River, the other thing I like about River Flicks is every year they pick a central theme for their screenings. This year they take on the world of music in movies. Tonight's film is the classic The Blues Brothers. "Jake and Elwood Blues are on a mission from God and are being helped by Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Ray Charles to name a few." Seating is first come, first served, and as always the popcorn is free!
Date: Thursday, August 21st Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location:55DSL (281 Lafayette St bet E Houston & Prince) Cost: Free with RSVP
"The Sound of Art has partnered with 55DSL to bring you Seen on Audio. This will be an exhibit of sorts; Artists from the Sound of Art camp have all created pieces of art that reflect the theme from 55DSL's current collection - Audio Digital. Creating art using found objects, an emphasis on how environmentally conscious visual artist can be by partaking in the recycling movement. Accompanying the art will be a live DJ set from none other than Pete Rock himself." (WUNYC) Plus free booze of sorts and sweet gift bags with purchase.
Date: Thursday, August 21st Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Fontana's (105 Eldridge St) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar:1800 Tequila and Colt 45
The Insound 20 is a design collaboration between artist Jason Munn, Insound, and 20 bands (including Spoon, The National, Jose Gonzalez, The New Pornographers and many more). Tonight is their informal party to celebrate the project featuring DJ setlists provided by the participating bands and a nice dose of free tequila and Colt 45. 21+
"Calvin Cato's out of a day job but at least he's got friends! Come watch him host an eclectic mix of stand-up comedy and music where he'll be giving out stuff he can't pawn. Donations are accepted and all proceeds will go towards the Interview Suit Tailoring Fund. Oh, and did we mention that everyone who attends will get a free resume? Come see the Skeleton Crew: the only show that doubles as a job interview."
Date: Thursday, August 21st Time: 8:00pm - Midnight Location: Habana Outpost, Downstairs (Fulton St & South Portland, Ft. Greene) Cost: Free
"Remember back in the day, when Ft Greene was still a little rough and all the flyest cuties went to Bishop Laughlin? Back when everyone used to rock fresh kicks and phat gold chains and Champagne colored Nissan Maxima's were the ultimate in luxury cars? [Tonight,] Habana Outpost and DJ Juice E are proud to present Classic Kicks and Classics, celebrating that bygone era by rockin our freshest kicks... [with] Classic Breaks, Disco, Funk, Soul, House and Old Skool Hip Hop." All Ages.
Date: Thursday, August 21st Time: 8:30pm Location: Starr Space (108 Starr Street, Brooklyn) Cost: Free with RSVP
"Myopenbar present the third installation of Cinema 16. An avant-garde New York film society originally established in 1943, Cinema 16 has recently been revived in Brooklyn, in a mission to celebrate and explore the experimental spirit and ambition of a bygone era. The evening's program features a selection of short films by Czech surrealist Jan Vankmajer, each with a live soundtrack performed by music collective Hundred Eyes . Complimentary Drambuie cocktails and hors d'oeuvres from Greenpoint's Eat Records will be served."
Date: Thursday, August 21st Time: 10:00pm Location: Public Assembly (70 N 6th, W'burg) Cost: Free
The Brick Bandits take over at Galapagos, oops, I mean "Public Assembly" tonight! The family of producer from Philly invite you to come dance dirty with DJs Tameil, Tim Dolla, Sega, and Jubliee vs Nick V.
Date: Thursday, August 21st Time: 10:00pm Location: Rose Live Music (345 Grand St, W'burg) Cost: Free
An array of FreeNYC favorites come together tonight Brooklyn Freestyle Sessions, the Mobius Collective BK Crew's weekly live music showcase. In addition to their regular set of top not musicians mad drummer Adam Deitch (Adam Deitch Project, Lettuce, Fyre Dept) and Stu Brooks (Dub Trio) join in on bass and drums along with a special opening set from Taylor McFerrin. Expect some funky-afro-hip-hop-improvisation like you've never heard before. Highly Recommended. 21+
Mobius Collective BK Crew has been holdin' down this weekly at Williamsburg's premier spot for live music "Rose" and has grown in true Brooklyn style as many renowned musicians, dj's & vocalist from around the globe roll thru weekly to vibe with the Brooklyn Collective..Core BK Crew includes Troy Simms - sax, Borahm Lee - keys, David Bailis - guitar, Omar Akil - trumpet, Djibril Toure - bass, Madhu Siddapa - drums. DJ Misbehaviour brings her signature flava to the cipher w/ guest dj's to trade off keepin the decks fresh and crowds bumpin..Soul/Funk/Afro-beat/Hip- hop/Dub
Date: Friday, August 22nd Time: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Location: American Folk Art Museum (45 West 53rd St. bet. 5th and 6th Ave) Cost: Free
Free Music Fridays at the American Folk Art Museum gives you five floors of galleries to explore free of charge, plus you can grab a drink in the cafe, and enjoy live folk music in the museum's stunning atrium. This Friday, Daphne Darling and Arlon Bennett and will play during the exhibition Dargerism: Contemporary Artists and Henry Darger.
Date: Friday, August 22nd Time: 7:00pm Location: South Street Seaport (Fulton Street & East River) Cost: Free
Seattle's Grand Archives come to town in support of their excellent debut album The Grand Archives (Sub Pop). Mat Brooke's (ex-Band Of Horses, Carissa's Weird) latest pop incarnation boasts rollicking guitar bursts, four-and-five-part harmonies, trombone, violin, slide guitar, cello, Flugelhorn, and "judicious whistling". Much lauded local opener Violens kick things off. All Ages.
Date: Friday, August 22nd Time: Dusk (around 8 or 8:30) Location: Pier 46 (Charles St. and the Hudson River) Cost: Free
The folks over at Hudson River Park keep calling this River Flicks for Kids, but we're really into a bunch of these movies, so either the films are also for grown ups, or we're just into kid stuff. Tonight's kid flick is Shrek, the tale of the green ogre who lives hapilly ever after! The original one, obviously. Besides getting to watch movies outside on beautiful summer nights on the Hudson River, the other thing I like about River Flicks is that the popcorn is always free. Seating is first come, first served, so you and your little ones may want to show up early.
Date: Saturday, August 23rd Time: 3:00pm Location: Marcus Garvey Park (Madison Ave and E 120th St) Cost: Free
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival annually assembles some of the finest musicians in the world who reflect Parker’s musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential and world-renowned artist. The two days of free concerts take place in neighborhoods where Charlie Parker lived and worked, in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park and the Lower East Side's Tompkins Square Park. Check below for today's line-up
This afternoon's performers:
Barry Harris Trio
Jazz legend and renowned teacher Barry Harris joins up with Leroy Williams on drums and master bassist Don Thompson to create the Barry Harris Trio. Harris’ soulful voice and lyrics have been a prominent influence in the bebop jazz community. In 2006, Harris and Thompson both received Lifetime Achievement awards at the Art of Jazz Celebrations.
Charles McPherson
American jazz alto saxophonist Charles McPherson has been a key player in the jazz scene for over four decades. McPherson got his start studying music under Barry Harris in Detroit and since then has gone on to perform around the world. He was also the featured alto saxophonist in the Clint Eastwood film, “Bird,” a biography about Charlie Parker. The New York Times describes McPherson as “a singular voice who has never sacrificed the fluidity of his melody making, and is held in high esteem by musicians both long seasoned and young.”
Vanessa Rubin
Jazz musicians are talking about Vanessa Rubin. They all want her unique phrasing and velvety smooth tone to make their compositions come alive. After leaving Cleveland and moving to New York, she almost immediately began gigging with greats like the Pharaoh Sanders Quartet. She has eight albums to her credit, and has amassed a list of outstanding collaborations, partnering with Lionel Hampton, the Mercer Ellington Orchestra and Grover Washington, Jr. Ms. Rubin recently completed international tours with Herbie Hancock, the Woody Herman Orchestra, and the Jazz Crusaders.
Rashied Ali
Rashied Ali is the father of “free jazz” drumming and one of the most harmonic and innovative drummers to ever grace the world of jazz. He has sat in and collaborated with many R&B and jazz experimenters, most famously with the great John Coltrane. As the leader of the Rashied Ali Quintet, he continues to refine his art while discovering and nurturing new talent.
Robert Glasper
Pianist Robert Glasper is a perfect example of how old and new school can create the future. Classically trained, but moved by his own muse, Glasper has commanded the stage of jazz festivals throughout the world. The profundity of Glasper’s talent is no longer a secret, making him an in-demand musician for numerous hip hop and R&B greats including Mos Def, Common, Jay Z, Erykah Badu and Me’Shell Ndegeocello. Robert Glasper’s three albums have been met with widespread acclaim and his most recent, In My Element, has been called “ravishing.”
Date: Saturday, August 23rd Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm Location: Giant Robot New York (437 East 9th St btw. 1st Ave & Ave A) Cost: Free
Cali's Deth P. Sun is back with a solo show in NYC. It's been two years since his last so check out what he's been up to tonight... "Deth P. Sun's acrylic paintings on panels bring epic landscapes and cosmic occurrences into a private and personal world. Influenced by David Attenborough, as well as the Moomin series and films of Terry Gilliam, the Oakland-based artist seeks to create a fantasy world as a reflection of his own experiences and worldview. It is a place where cold mountains loom under the stars, cloaked figures arrive with the night, and lone dreamers struggle--a place where hope and belief still shine in dark times. For I See It All, Sun is reaching into his sketchbook for the loosest, most natural ideas to realize and make public." All Ages.
Date: Saturday, August 23rd Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm Location: East River Amphitheater (Grand Street and East River) Cost: Free
Today marks the 8 year anniversary of New York’s most venerated weekly hip hop show, End of the Weak. That's 416 consecutive weeks of New York’s best live hip hop show. To commemorate this milestone EOW will be celebrating with a free outdoor concert on Manhattan’s East River water front. The all day free outdoor concert will feature "hip-hop up and comers as well as respected Hip Hop legends" such as Scram Jones, SOUL Purpose, EODub All-stars, and featuring DMC. Check the flyer for full line-up. All Ages.
Date: Saturday, August 23rd Time: 10:00pm Location: Royal Oak (594 Union Ave, W'burg) Cost: Free
Oh I wanna dance with somebody / I wanna feel the heat with somebody / Yeah I wanna dance with somebody / With somebody who loves me. Goodbye summer, cruel cruel summer. If you didn't get your summer fling in then perhaps you can find one tonight Dary (Takeover Theory/Bellevue's Finest) and Chaz Requina (Palms Out Sounds) spin hipster electro goodies and top 40 classics from your junior high days this evening. If not, then walk over to Union Pool around 3am... that usually works. 21+
Date: Saturday, August 23rd Time: 10:00pm Location: Discotheque (17w. 19th st. btwn 5th and 6th) Cost: Free with RSVP
Because the beat's hot... check it... "I am Holidey of San Juan, Puerto Rico I would like New York to know of my performance which include Free vodka open bar from 10-11 an Free champagne for groups of girls 3 or more. There is a dress code for Men No sneakers, Church clothes only. Fee entry with RSVP to this email. Here is a moving picture." 21+
Date: Sunday, August 24th Time: 10:00am Location: Green-Wood Cemetery (25th Street at 5th Avenue, Brooklyn) Cost: Free
The largest battle of the Revolutionary War and the first to be fought after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Battle of Brooklyn, will be remembered through a variety of events today, two hundred and thirty two years after the American rebels, under the command of General George Washington, stood up to British forces. There will be graveyard tours, a battle re-enactment, a parade, and a commemorative ceremony. See the full schedule below and click here for info on the Governor's Island commemoration. All Ages.
10:00 AM: Irish War Hero Tribute - This tribute to George Washington’s Irish Generals, The Bold Fenian Men/The Civil War, Irish Korean War Memorial, Matilda Tone, John Gallagher and Charles Higgins will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony at the flagpole near the Gothic Arch, and will be followed by a walk to the graves and monuments of famous Irish men and women interred at Green-Wood.
Admission: FREE; Location: Gothic Arch
12:30 PM: Battle of Brooklyn Re-enactment – Re-enactors in period costume will relive parts of the Battle of Brooklyn in Green-Wood’s Meadow and the surrounding area near the main entrance.
Admission: FREE; Location: Green-Wood’s Meadow near the main gate
1:30 PM: Annual Battle of Brooklyn Parade – Sponsored by the Green-Wood Historic Fund and Untied States Merchant Marine Academy, the procession will meet at Green-Wood’s main gate and end at Battle Hill.
Admission: FREE; Location: Meet at main gate
2:00 PM: Battle of Brooklyn Commemorative Ceremony – This ceremony will honor the Patriots who fought the first battle after the signing of the Declaration of Independence 232 years ago.
Admission: FREE; Location: Battle Hill
Date: Sunday, August 24th Time: 2:00pm Location: McCarren Park Pool (780 Lorimer Street, W'burg) Cost: Free
This is it folks, the last pool party of the summer. So if you've missed out, want to reminisce, or just got to town (hi NYU frosh, we're FreeNYC, you like us!) then make sure you check out some original hipsters this afternoon... local wonderkids Yo La Tengo. They are joined by Titus Andronicus, Ebony Bones, Syd B of Les Savy Fav (DJ set) and David Cross (what?) DJ set. All ages (hurray) and no RSVP necessary (more hurray).
Date: Sunday, August 24th Time: 2:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Pier 54 (W.14th St. and the Hudson River) Cost: Free
New Yorkers have quite a love for their BBQ. Often times, however, the joy if overshadowed by sweltering summer heat while standing in long lines and then being carroled into little beer drinking areas (ahem, Big Apple BBQ). Hudson River Park's annual Blues and BBQ Festival solves all those problem. There may still be lines (note that food is NOT free) but with our nice pre-fall like weather, standing around with your friends and listening to some classic blues doesn't seem so bad. BBQ comes by the way of Brother Jimmy’s BBQ, Dallas Jones Bar-B-Que, Dinosaur Bar B Que and Mara’s Homemade. All ages and the music schedule is below.
Date: Sunday, August 24th Time: 3:00pm Location: Thompkins Square Park (Ave B & East 7th St) Cost: Free
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival annually assembles some of the finest musicians in the world who reflect Parker’s musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential and world-renowned artist. The two days of free concerts take place in neighborhoods where Charlie Parker lived and worked, in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park and the Lower East Side's Tompkins Square Park. Check below for today's line-up
Randy Weston
Inspired by Jamaican roots and global travels, Randy Weston’s jazz is like none other. Although Weston cites Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk as inspirations, what makes him unique is his unusually percussive and highly rhythmic piano compositions. In 2002, Weston performed with bassist James Lewis for the inauguration of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt. In June 2006, he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Music by Brooklyn College, CUNY. His great compositions include "Hi-Fly," "Little Niles," "Berkshire Blues," "African Sunrise," "The Healers," "Blue Moses," and "African Cookbook."
Jerry Gonzalez and Fort Apache
“I am bilingual…I can play blues and I can play Rumba,” says Jerry Gonzalez of his multi-cultural sound. After several attempts at finding a musical home, Gonzalez finally found his voice in his own band. Their 1989 release, Rumba Para Monk, received critical acclaim and was honored by The Academie Du Jazz, naming it “Jazz Album of the Year.” They have also been nominated for two Latin Jazz Grammy’s for Rumba Para Monk and Y Los Pyratas de Flamenco.
Eric Lewis
With profound intensity, Eric Lewis is already a prodigious jazz pianist. A musical contortionist, Lewis’ compositions twist, turn, and careen between styles, sounds, and emotions, resulting in a stunning aural experience. At the age of 22, Lewis began touring with legends Wynton Marsalis and Cassandra Wilson. At the age of 26 he won the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition and became a member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Mr. Lewis will perform a work specially commissioned by City Parks Foundation to premier at the 2008 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival.
Gretchen Parlato
Herbie Hancock says of Gretchen Parlato’s voice that it is “a deep, almost magical connection to the music.” She combines classic Sinatra-esque vocals with insightful forays into melodey, unexpected scatting and Afro-Latin rhythms. In 2004 she walked away with first place at the Thelonious Monk Jazz Vocal Competition and has teamed up with Diane Reeves, Roy Hargrove’s Big Band and Terence Blanchard. All About Jazz magazine has called Gretchen Parlato’s vocal musings “delicious.”
Date: Sunday, August 24th Time: 7:30pm (6:30pm doors) Location: Music Hall of Williamsburg (66 N 6th St, W'burg) Cost: Free
Another McCarren Pool afterparty over at Music Hall with a couple local indie-blipsters, Heloise & Savoir Faire as well as our favorites, Project Jenny Project Jan. If you didn't get your fill over at the pool, or you never get there on time like me, then this may be for you. 18+
Date:Tuesday, August 12th Monday, August 25th (rain date) Time: Doors at 5:30pm, film at dusk Location: The McCarren Park Pool (Lorimer St between Driggs and Bayard Ave) Cost: Free with RSVP
Tonight is another installment of Summerscreen, the L Magazine's summer movie series. Pull up a chair at the bottom of the pool with the cool kids to watch David Lynch's cult classic Blue Velvet. Enjoy live music from Red Wire Black Wire and The Mumbles before and after the screening. Note there is now an RSVP required. Trailer below.
Date: Monday, August 25th Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm Location: The Hudson Hotel (356 W 58th St.) Cost: Free with RSVP
Giant Step continue their bi-weekly, Monday evening, house music throwdowns tonight with seminal Chicago producer Ron Trent. "A perennial presence in music since the early 90's and a long time Giant Step family member, Ron Trent pulls no punches! Considered to be one of the architects of the Chicago music scene, Ron's breakthrough first release was the highly recognized classic 'Altered States' in 1990. In the early 90's, Ron collaborated with House/R&B team Hula & Fingers, producers for Jive records and with Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Kool Mo D, High Five, Lidell Townsend and MTF. Ron's sound expanded in 1997 with the release of the dance classic 'Ncame U.' With writing partner Anthony Nicholson, famed vocalist D'bora, and Peven Everett on trumpet, this record launched Ron onto the NYC dance scene. He quickly gained respect as a DJ/Producer by doing various gigs at Body and Soul, Shelter and hosting his own events at the legendary nightclub Vinyl in downtown Manhattan." 21+
Date: Monday, August 25th Time: 7:30pm Location: Wingate Field (directions) Cost: Free
26 years ago, Brooklyn Borough president Marty Markowitz began the Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert Series to bring outdoor entertainment to the BK Masses. Tonight, the series concludes with legendary soul singer Patti LaBelle. All Ages.
Beautiful, simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues to evolve, the soulful songbird's name has become synonymous with grace, style, elegance and class. Belting out classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop standards and spiritual sonnets have created the unique platform of versatility that Ms. Patti is known and revered for. As she continues into her fourth decade of performing, the Philadelphia maven has returned to her roots with her latest project, The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle. "I was born gospel, so it's not like I'm coming back or trying to impress people with this new gospel project. I've always done this. I've never done a whole album. That's the only thing that's missing," observes the songstress. "I've come full circle where you can say it's a complete project."
Always on her heart, coupled with ten years of mental preparation, timing has always been the key component amidst Patti's busy schedule to complete this life inspired album. "Because of Bud's (longtime Musical Director and friend, Budd Ellison) situation, and I always wanted him to be involved with my gospel project because he was involved in all of my CD's, I said I better start now because he's slowly going away. That was my real reason for starting it."
Sadly, Bud Ellison passed away from prostate cancer before the completion of the album. Patti has dedicated this album to his loving memory in addition to donating all the proceeds to a variety of cancer organizations. "We're praying it is going to be one of my bigger albums that I won't be paid for. In a way, my payback will be we sold so many records and this money went to cancer research."
The first co-singles possess sure-fire messages within the music. "Anything," co-written by Patti and longtime collaborator Sami McKinney, produced by Nisan Stewart features gospel duo Mary Mary, producer/lyricist Kanye West and his latest protégé Consequence. With its pulsating drumbeat, its inspirational message of being able to accomplish anything as a child of the King resonates. "Where Love Begins" featuring Yolanda Adams is a groovy mid-tempo written by legendary songwriter Denise Rich and co-produced by Troy Taylor and Gordon Chambers. Guitar riffs and handclaps stir the encouraging words "deep from within, because that's where love begins."
Date: Tuesday, August 26th Time: 4:30pm - 8:00pm Location: Marcus Garvey Park Ampphitheater (W 122nd st & Mt Morris Park West) Cost: Free
Tools of War is at it again, bringing True School hip hop back to the uptown masses. Harlem Hop is their only "traveling" park jam of the summer, hitting up a new Harlem spot each week. This afternoon's final hop welcomes DJ Mean Gene, DJ Kidragon, Grandmaster Caz, and PopMaster Fabel to the after-work fun. All Ages
Date: Tuesday, August 26th Time: Doors at 5:30pm, film at dusk Location: The McCarren Park Pool (Lorimer St between Driggs and Bayard Ave) Cost: Free with RSVP
The Summerscreen series closes out with Wes Anderson's 1998 classic Rushmore. The unrequited love triangle of eccentric teenager Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman), rich industrialist Herman Blume (Bill Murray), and their mutual love for elementary school teacher Rosemary Cross (Olivia Williams), Rushmore put both Anderson and Schwartzean on the map for a lot of viewers and is a true modern classic. The movie will screen for free as part of McCarren Park Pool's summer film series. Trailer Below.
Date: Tuesday, August 26th Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Nuamberg Band Shell in Central Park (enter at 72nd St) Cost: Free
The Second Annual NYC Celtic Gathering "opens up with the NY Scottish Pipes and Drums, followed by the Combined Pipes, Drums and Brass of the Mag 7 Pipe Band and the Palisades Park Fire Dept. Band, a brief intermission will include the NYC Piper with Irish and Highland Dancers followed by a final set from the Mag 7 Pipe and Brass Band." Kilts encouraged, all ages.
Date: Tuesday - Sunday through August Time: 8:00pm Location: Delacorte Theater, Central Park (closest entrances are 81st Street and Central Park West or 79th Street and Fifth Avenue) Cost: Free with ticket, see below
For the second half of their summer run Shakespeare in the Park forgo their traditional fair and present that great American, tribal love musical, Hair. Based on an acclaimed concert production seen in summer 2007 as part of the Joe's Pub in the Park series, the current incarnation of hair is a fully-staged version complete with strobes, smoke machines, and assorted bells and whistles. This is a classic part of Summer in NYC so get ready to wait in line and make sure you catch the performance. All Ages. Ticket info below.
Pick up your FREE tickets to Shakespeare in the Park on the day of the performance beginning at 1PM at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. There is a limit of 2 tickets per person. Please note that there are separate ticket lines to accommodate people with disabilities and senior citizens aged 65 or older (proof of age or disability is required).
Rain Policy
In the event of rain the start of the performance may be delayed. However, the production will be performed if and when it is possible to do so. If a performance is canceled due to rain or any other reason, tickets are not valid for re-issue or exchange.
Line Policies
Public Theater staff will begin monitoring the free ticket lines before or by 8:00AM on performance days. The line monitor will explain and enforce the procedures and policies regarding ticket distribution. Such policies were designed to maximize fairness for all fans of Shakespeare in the Park.
Date: Tuesdays Time:10:00pm Location:Happy Ending (302 Broom St) Cost: Free Open Bar: Well Vodka, 11:30-12
Happy Ending is always good for a little late night booze-fest and tonight is no exception. Dirty Disco mixes all the sounds the kids are diggin' these days... or in 1987... disco (duh), brit pop, indie, and new wave. 21+
Date: Wednesday, August 27th Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm Location: Trinity Church, North Churchyard (Broadway and Wall St) Cost: Free
"Mecca Bodega is a percussive driven band from New York City featuring imaginative rhythmists Marc and Paul Mueller. By playing a variety of instruments from African drums and Brazilian percussion to hammered dulcimer, found objects and guitars, they continue to create a unique, hypnotic sound that is fresh and challenging to the ear and spirit." As part of this summer's weekly "Summer Music at Trinity" series. Click here for listening samples. All Ages.
Date: Wednesday, August 27th Time: 6:00pm (movies at sundown) Location: Tompkins Square Park Cost: Free
As summer winds down, it's time for us to feature a few series that we didn't give enough love to over the past few months. One of which is the Films in Thompkins series which happens every other Wednesday. Tonight you can catch a free screening of the classic Stand By Me based on Stephen King's Short story "The Body." Trailer below. All Ages.
Date: Wednesday, August 27th Time: 7:00pm Location: The Tank at DCTV (87 Lafayette Street at White St) Cost: Free
Christmas came early for political junkies this election year and the greatest gift of all is watching the Democratic and Republican National Conventions on TV. Get together with fellow progressives for Living Liberally’s Convention Parties to partake in the holiday cheer: we’ll be watching, debating, laughing and—of course—drinking liberally every night of both conventions. Tonight, on the night of the VP nominee’s speech and President Clinton’s address, the host of popular regular quiz night The Big Quiz Thing brings game show-style fun – and great prizes – to the political arena. Attendees encouraged to test their trivial abilities, in between the night’s major speeches.
Date: Wednesday, August 27th Time: 8:00pm Location: Under St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place bet. 1st and A) Cost: Free
"Fine and Dandy is back for it's second season, and it's back with a vengeance. Comics Dan Fontaine, Sue Funke, Calvin S. Cato, Mo Diggs bring the laughs along with performance artist and comic genius Mike Dobbins. Tonights musical guest is Nadsat Fashion and they will be screening part two of the new film series 'Sinister Dexterity' (you can watch part one here and here. Free admission. No Drink Minimum. Cheap beer and wine. Great Air conditioning. The second best way to spend a summer night in the Big Apple."
Date: Wednesday, August 27th Time: 10:00pm Location: Otto's Shrunken Head (538 E. 14 St. near Ave B) Cost: Free
Copycat celebrates one full year of rocking out to the greatest cover tunes of all time tonight. Dj Xerox spins crazy covers and rocking remixes of all the hits (rock, indie, old wave and new) along with special guest DJ UltraV. In the back room, you've got live sets from Captain Ronzo and Love Pirates (which could easily become Captain Ronzo & The Love Pirates but are, in fact, two separate bands) playing covers of some of their favorite tunage. Congrats guys! 21+
Date: Wednesday, August 27th Time: 10:00pm Location: Santos' Party House (100 Lafayette) Cost: $5
Now that the hype (or PR buzz) about Santos Party House has died down a bit its back to business as usual in the Big Apple. But don't be mistaken, tonight's Special Disco Version, is one of the best DJ-driven monthlies the city has to offer. "The DFA label hosts it's first regularly scheduled party in eons every other week at SPH, with head honcho James Murphy, his LCD Soundsystem bandmate and frequent deejaying partner Pat Mahoney, and Beats in Space’s Tim Sweeney spinning space disco, left-of center house and electro, dance-oriented rock and the like for a scruffy crowd of ruffians." Tonight's edition features Tim Sweeney with special guest Juan MacLean (DFA) who's doing an all acid house set. Sample sounds below. Goes late. 21+
and just for good measure... this is Juan (John at the time) MacLean's old post-punk band from Rhode Island, Six Finger Satellite produced by DFA's James Murphy. Fan's of Fugazi, Cop Shoot Cop, and 6L6 take notice...
Date: Thursday, August 28th Time: 6:00pm - 11:00pm Location:Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park (Main and Plymouth Streets, DUMBO) Cost: Free
Rounding out this summer's Movies With A View tonight is one of the scariest, creepiest, movies ever, The Shining. The night begins at 6pm and includes a screening of the short film All Saints Day by Will Frears as well as a set from DJ Ayres. Then "redrum", blood filled halls, and weird twin girls take over the screen!
Date: Thursday, August 28th Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location:powerHouse Arena (37 Main St, DUMBO) Cost: Free with RSVP
With the release of his latest collection Curse of the Black Gold: 50 Years of Oil in the Niger Delta, photographer Ed Kashi aims his lens at the profound cost of oil exploitation in West Africa. Tonight is the reception of the cooresponding exhibition that features thw work in oversized "film strips" ranging in sizes of up to 24-inches wide by 168-inches long. All Ages.
Date: Thursdays - Sundays in August Time: 8:00pm Venue: Fort Tyron Park (190th St & Hudson River) Cost: Free
Miss your Shakespeare in the park? Well the Gorilla Repertory Theater Company is set to ease those woes as their uncut production of Hamlet kicks off at the Cloisters today. The unique production will feature no intermission but will alow audience members to leave and rejoin the performance in progress. Check out a review of the indoor version here. All Ages
Date: Thursday, August 28th Time: 9:00pm Location:Gallery Bar (120 Orchard Street) Cost: Free with RSVP
Local street photography magazine I Heart launches their newest issue tonight with DJ fueled gallery event tonigh with massive 20" x 30" photographs, work from 31 contributing photographers, a photobooth, and two floors of DJs. Click here to learn more about the magazine. 21+
"elodieO is a staple of the New York City LES/Nublu electro scene that nurtured Kudu and The Brazilian Girls. Her sound is an elegant mix of 60's Nico-esque pop, 90's golden era trip-hop, and down-tempo. Stubborn is a brilliant and complex album that is a suitable soundtrack for both a night on the town, and the more intimate activities that often follow." Tonight she celebrates the release of her latest, Stubborn, along with DJ sets from Marc Alan Grey, Larry Tee, Lily of the Valley and Miss Guy. 21+
Date: Thursday, August 28th Time: 10:00pm Location:Hiro Ballroom (371 W. 16th St.) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar:Lucky Beer 10pm-11pm
This is kind of mixed bag for the GBH crew but at least there's free beer... "The DC indie outfit US Royalty celebrates the digital release of their self-titled EP available through iTunes tonight. Not quite the full length we were hoping for, but it will have to do for now. In celebration, they take it to the Hiro Ballroom, playing alongside New York’s Band of Thieves and a DJ set from Luiza of the Brazilian indie-electro-rock group CSS." 21+ (via Papermag)
Date: Friday, August 29th Time: 11:59pm - 4:00pm Location: Spike Hill, side stage (Bedford Ave & N6th St, W'burg) Cost: Free
DJ Code-D continues his new series at that "so close to the train you have to stop by" Williamsburg bar, Spike Hill. Special guests Peter Jay and Jubilee join in and they'll be dropping "banging dance music, hip hop classics, and reggae all night long." 21+
Date: Friday, August 29th Time: 2:00pm - 9:00pm Location: A Gathering of the Tribes (285 East 3rd St btw. Ave. C & D) Cost: Free
Celebrate Charlie Parker's birthday with an all day street party featuring spoken word readings, dancing, an artists flea market, and a live performances including the Stumblebum Brass Band who are quickly becoming a new FreeNYC favorite. All Ages.
Date: Friday, August 29th - 30th Time: 2:00pm - 10:00pm Location: The Stanton Chapter (176 Stanton St btw. Clinton & Attorney) Cost: Free with RSVP
The Stanton Chapter closes the summer out with a weeklong series of DJs, live performances, and assorted other goodness. "Students, artists, musicians, professionals and local residents to come and enjoy Love Punch, the last indie music festival of the summer. In loving memory of block parties, storefront band spaces, 2nd floor window conversations and parked car speaker contests that were the emblems of summertime in the Lower East Side whiles before." Each day they will serve punch (hmm) to passersby on the street while while "on-lookers will be able to hear the newest sounds from performers like Aeon Crunc, Team Facelift, Holy Ghost!, No Surrender, Todosantos, Ninja Sonic and many others while enjoying a cold beverage inside the air-conditioned gallery." Check the flyer for each day's lineup.
Date: Friday, August 29th Time: 6:00pm Location: South Street Seaport (Fulton St & East River) Cost: Free
It's the final show at the seaport... "Oneida's Kid Millions, Bobby Matador, Baby Hanoi Jane, and Showtime bring it to the Seaport - a disjointed, minimalist, maximalist, psychedelic tidal wave of sound. The band warns: 'It's ONE song and we've learned to play it live - so get ready to feel that'. The second of the series is Rated O, scheduled for release in January, 2009. Openers Endless Boogie play smoldering jams. Paper Magazine sez: 'The band's sound is a meltdown of metal, psychedelic, and classic rock with a heavy dose of riffage, a kick-ass beat, and super-cryptic lyrics. It's thunderous and mellow at once. To put it another way, it goes well with beer.' All Ages.
Date: Friday, August 29th - 31st Time: 9:00pm Friday & Saturday, 4pm on Sunday Location: Goodbye Blue Monday (1087 Broadway, Bushwick) Cost: Free
Rebellious Subjects Theatre presents Twelth Night in the round... er... in the bar tonight as they perform among the patrons at Goodbye Blue Monday. Local band-in-residence What You Will provides the audio backdrop in an effort to "play with and redefine contemporary standards and expectations for classical performance.
Date: Friday, August 29th Time: 10:00pm Location: KION (509 East 6th St. bet. Ave. A & B) Cost: Free with RSVP
DJ Ski-Hi brings you a mix of classics, pop & hip hop at this bi-level dining lounge (that means you can get food folks.) Get your friends together and enjoy! 21+
Date: Friday, August 29th Time: 10:00pm Location: BLVD (199 Bowery @ Spring St) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Whisky, 10-11
A new DJ monthly pops up at the recently-quiet BLVD. Hot Pants brings some heavy hiting locals to the decks including Stretch Armstrong, Nick Catchdubs, & Marc-Alan Gray as well as the west coast's Them Jeans. Expect sexy, hip, electro bangers all night and a good alternative for those who don't leave the LES. 21+
Date: Saturday, August 30th Time: 10:00pm Location: Public Assembly (70 N 6th St btw. Wythe & Berry, W'burg) Cost:$5 with RSVP
As summer winds down it's time to get back to our favorite monthly dance party, Crooked Disco. We're closing out the summer with some serious heat as DJ Eleven of the Rub tears up the dancefloor with his bag of remixed, re-edited jams. Plus, we've got Nick Hook fromSports on the 1s and 2s and if anyone was at the last loft party we spun with him you know that its straight indie electro bangers all night. And Mr Andersonic is back from Paris with a live set of booty breaks to get you bouncing.
And if that wasn't enough we've got special guests the South Rakkas Crew with dancehall fire on the tables late night! SRC gave the world Riddims like: Clappas, Red Alert, Bionic Ras, Chinkuzi, etc. They have produced Dancehall music's biggest artists including Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Lady Saw, Mr. Vegas, Ce'Cile, Mr. Easy, Sizzla, T.O.K., and the list goes on. They have become known as Dancehall's most innovative producers, bringing a fresh new sound which the top European DJ's have titled Electro-Dancehall. Dow Jones has another alias, “King of the cut,” given to him by some of Jamaica's biggest producers, for South Rakka's ability to 'chop up', and rearrange songs creating new and exciting mixes.
With the Crooked Disco DJs dropping electro, baltimore club, house classics, disco jams and other assorted banger. Plus an open bar to kick it off and just $5 all night on the RSVP list. Let's close this summer out proper. 21+ at the new Public Assembly (old Galapagos space)
Date: Saturday, August 30th Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Urban Alchemist (343 5th St btw. 5th & 6th Ave, Park Slope) Cost: Free
Park Slope Design Collective/Shop Urban Alchemist opens its doors for a summer ending keg party and bbq. "Conceived as part store, part gallery and part artisan salon, Urban Alchemist has an eclectic mix of emerging designers as well as carefully selected vintage and modern home goods, accessories and furniture." The rest of the details are... well... you'll figure it out.
Date: Saturday, August 30th Time: 6:00pm Location: Dusty Hollow Studio (46-01 5th St, L.I.C. at the corner of 5th and 46 Ave) Cost: Free
It's the biggest, most ambitious Night of Awesome yet and this time they're giving up the club for a roof in Long Island City with 13 comedians, musicians and storytellers. Plus, short, funny movies from NofA crew. Directions below.
The evening begins at 6:00 pm and will go until late. To get to the venue, take the 7 train to the Vernon/Jackson stop in L.I.C. Walk five blocks North to 46 Ave, then make a right and walk one block West to 5th St. Dusty Hollow Studio is located at 46-01 5th St.
If Graffiti is your thing then check out this opening at Greenpoints premier street gallery. DJ Kay Slay provides beats while you check out the work of STAY HIGH 149, FUZZ ONE, RIFF170, BUTCH2 TFP. PART TDS, PESO 131, KOOL 131, NIC 707. CHAIN 3, NOC 167, MIN ONE, DUSTER UA, TACK FBA, and DEZ
Date: Sunday, August 31st Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Snackalicious Falafel (129 2nd Ave btw. St. Marks & 7th St) Cost: $0.08
I love falafel! Like really love it. So much so that I even have a tee shirt that says "I Love Falafel". Today is like my birthday since Snackalicious Falafel is selling their falafel for 8 cents! And if like myself you are sitting here wondering just how much falafel will fit into your belly consider joining the falafel eating contest that takes place at 6:00pm. Click here to get the coupon.
