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: Jackie Robinson Park (Bradhurst & Edgecomb avenues and West 145th to West 155th streets) Cost: Free
It wouldn't be summer in NYC without a free show with Slick Rick, the infamous hip hop storyteller who wears a pirate’s eye patch and has delivered some of the 80’s greatest hits, including “La Di Da Di,” “Mona Lisa,” and “Children's Story.” Hip hop purists consider him one of the greatest MCs in hip hop’s history. In demand, Slick Rick continues to bring his street-wise edge through collaborations with Nas, OutKast, Raekwon, and Snoop Dogg, among many others.
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.
