Gym Class Heroes at the Seaport

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Date: Friday, September 5th
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: South Street Seaport, Pier 17 (Fulton St & East River)
Cost: Free

Now that school's back in session, it's time to revisit the good old dorm room rock of the Gym Class Heroes, last year's Schwayze who's this year's Sugar Ray. They perform this evening along with the first round winners of LG's Rally for Music unsigned band competition - Mindefect, The Dig Angees, The Crash Engine and Ryan Henke. All ages.

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Evening Stars

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Date: Friday, September 5th - Sunday September 7th
Time: Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 7:30pm
Location: Battery Park
Cost: Free

The River To River Festival and The Joyce Theater present Evening Stars the annual outdoor dance series in Battery Park. "Audiences are treated to world-class dance at one of Manhattan’s most spectacular outdoor venues, free of charge. This summer’s line-up features passionate modern dance revivals by master choreographer Lar Lubovitch and his acclaimed company; the US debut of Los Vivancos, seven Spanish brothers known for heating up the stage with their modern mix of flamenco fused with ballet, hip-hop and martial arts; and the electrifying and wildly popular Bad Boys of Dance featuring ballet sensation Rasta Thomas."

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16th Annual John Cage Birthday Tribute

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Date: Friday, September 5th
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: St. Mark's Church (10th Street and 2nd Avenue)
Cost: Free

"Dancers, composers, poets, actors, artists and writers are invited to compose their own events which reflect the spirit of John Cage or read an excerpt from something written by John Cage. The only requirement is that each event can last no longer than four minutes and thirty three seconds (4’33”). Past participants include Laurie Anderson, Theo Bleckman, Pauline Oliveros, Nurit Tilles, “Blue” Gene Tyranny, Jon Gibson, Jonah Bokaer, David Vaughan, Richard Kostelanetz, Judith Malina, Hanon Reznikov, Valda Setterfield, and many many others. " The evening will also feature a screening of an excerpt from “Variations VII,” a newly released DVD which contains archival footage from the epic October 1966 performances of Variations VII at the 26th Street Armory.

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Howl Festival 2008

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Date: Friday, September 5th
Time: 8:00pm - midnight
Venue: Bowery Poetry Club (308 Bowery)
Cost: Free

"angelheaded hipsters burning for the ancient
heavenly connection to the starry dynamo in the
machinery of night,"

The spirit of Ginsberg and the Beat Generation lives on tonight with the return of the annual Howl! Festival. Tonight's kick off party features Mistress Formica's art auction and a whole mess of surprises. The festival continues through the weekend in and around Tompkins Square with art, live music, and more poetry. Click here for the full calendar. 21+

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Panty Raid with Emynd & Bo Bliz

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Date: Friday, September 5th
Time: 10:00pm
Location: Savalas (285 Bedford Ave. bet S 1st St & Grand)
Cost: Free

This month's Panty Raid features Emynd & Bo Bliz from Philly's infamous White Tees White Belts party and Capski from LA dropping Friday night party jams along with resident Cousin Cole. Think 80's, hip hop, re-edits, classic disco, and whatever else moves the crowd. It's great stop off if you're wondering Bedford Ave tonight and there's even a power hour beforehand (10:00) for like $16. 21+

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