"To mark its fifth anniversary in style and with a dash of fun, the New Literature from Europe series will celebrate an emblematic European form of literature and art this year: the graphic novel. The Graphic Novels from Europe festival will take place from November 17-21 with seven of Europe’s most famous contemporary graphic novelists (David B., Nicolas de Crécy, Igort, Jaromír 99, Isabel Kreitz, Max and Jaroslav Rudiš), who will participate in a series of free events throughout New York city. The five-day festival will include discussions, book signings and an exhibit of 60 panels at the French Cultural Services." View the full line-up of events here. All Ages.
Date: Thursday, November 20th - December 3rd Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm Location: Milk Studios (450 W 15th St.) Cost: Free
"While on assignment for Glamour’s 'Women of the Year' portfolio, photographer Norman Jean Roy was introduced to Somaly Mam, a former Cambodian sex slave who was being honored for her work rescuing women trapped in the sex industry and reintegrating them into society. Overwhelmed by her story and haunted by the faces of the women she’d worked with, Roy decided to spearhead TRAFFIK, a project that would expose and elevate the grave reality and gross injustice of their experiences. In January 2008, Roy returned to Cambodia to begin the emotionally taxing work of photographing the victims of the country’s notorious sex trade[...] TRAFFIK presents images of an industry that doesn’t just sell sex; young women and children are routinely bartered, exchanged, and sold across international borders, resulting in a soulless flow of human traffic. Part exposé and part call to action, Roy’s intimate and affecting photographs are aimed toward giving these victims a voice that will resonate across Cambodia’s borders." Show runs through December 3rd. Preview images here.
Date: Thursday, November 20th - Friday November 21th Time: 4:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Thompson Hotel (60 Thompson St) Cost: Free
"Building on the success of its first Design Competition, Supima will host another runway event using fabrics made from Supima, the world's most luxurious cotton. The latest Supima fabrics from top international mills will be given to designers selected to create a women's wear piece. The resulting design will be presented at a live runway
show that will take place the evening of January 14th at Gotham Hall,NYC. To be considered for participation, interested designers will need to be present at an open call that will take place November 20th from 4pm to 9pm and November 21st from 10am to 1pm at the Thompson Hotel in SoHo. Designers will interview with a panel composed of fashion editors, established designers and Supima representatives." Designers participating in the open call must bring a sketch of their evening wear entry, their design portfolio, current resume and a garment they have designed and sewn.
Date: Thursday, November 20th Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Location: Whistlin' Dixies (714 11th at 51st) Cost: Free, with College ID Open Bar: Draft Beer, 6-7:30
No fancy flyers or hype DJs here, just good old fashion drinking. If your a college student (a 21+ college student that is) head over to Whistlin' Dixie's Texas Tavern this evening for an hour and a half of free beer. Hang around afterwards for $10 pitchers and beer pong! 21+
Date: Thursday, November 20th Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Location: K&M Bar (225 N. 8th St at Roebling, W'burg) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: ???, 7-10
Missbehave Magazine lures you in for some xBox marketing with three hours of open bar plus giveaways and music by DJ Radio Rose. All you have to do is play around with the new Xbox karaoke game, Lips. Or, you can sit back and lure your friends into playing with peer pressure while you steal their free booze. Don't forget to RSVP. 21+
Date: Thursday, November 20th Time: 8:00pm - 12:00am Location: Luca Bar (119 St. Marks Place, between 1st Avenue and Avenue A) Cost: Free
Enjoy great music and company in a relaxing French Bistro-like setting. Guitars, wine, good food, and good company can you ask for more? North African Jazz usic starts around 8pm and goes until midnight. Also, enjoy a complimentary glass of sangria with dinner. Perfect way to ease into the weekend!
Date: Thursday, November 20th Time: 10:00pm Location: Northeast Kingdom (18 Wyckoff Ave at Troutman, Bushwick) Cost: Free
Frank Holier hosts the bi-weekly Downstairs Dustup tonight at Northeast Kingdom. The evening of "unamplified local music" features performances by Gann Matthews, The Bowmans, Jason Trachtenburg, and Holier himself. 21+
Date: Thursday, November 20th Time: 10:00pm Location: K&M Bar (225 N. 8th St at Roebling, W'burg) Cost: Free with RSVP Open Bar: Budweiser, 10-11
"A nightlife denizen to the fullest degree, Damian Lazarus mixes a dastardly sense of humor with terrific cutting-edge tunes and dancefloor-moving DJing sensibility. As a the head honcho behind the esteemed Crosstown Rebels label, Damian has overseen the rise of one of today’s most watched labels, an imprint that’s helped launched numerous new talents into the burgeoning minimal and techno scenes. Basic NYC’s Sleepy & Boo warm up the decks for Damian, with Giovanni and Karraskilla from the Biatch Corp. team closing the party down." Oh, and some free Budweiser to kick it off too. 21+
