The Pond: Ice Skating in Bryant Park

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Date: Through January 25th
Time: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Location: Bryant Park (44th St & 6th Ave)
Cost: Free

One of our favorite free winter events is back! The Pond is the centerpiece of Bryant Park's winter season, which also includes the annual Holiday Shops and loads of special events. The 170' x 100' ice skating rink features free admission, skating shows, special events and activities. You can also rent skates for $12 if needed." All Ages.

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The Unbreakable Kiss

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Date: Monday, December 1st
Time: 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Madison Square Park (Broadway at 23rd St)
Cost: Free

It's PDA for a cause today as diamond slingers De Beers will donate five bucks to the Elton John AIDS Foundation for everyone that visits their mistletoe laden kiss-a-thon today in Madison Square Park. Just grab a partener and lay one on them as 60 cameras around the park capture the member, which will be available for download on the website here. The event continues through the 4th but today is the only day with worldly benefits.

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RED(WIRE) Launch Party

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Date: Monday, December 1st
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: W Hotel (541 Lexington Ave (between 49th and 50th Sts)
Cost: Free

For World AIDS Day, (RED) is launching its new online music service (RED)WIRE, which for $5 a month gives members access to exclusive songs. Enjoy $1 cocktails while checking out the premier of (RED)WIRE-exclusive videos from Sheryl Crow, U2, John Legend and others. If you’re impressed, sign up for the service on the spot at computer kiosks—for every five people who register, enough medicine will be bought to save one life in Africa.

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Brooklyn Independent Cinema: All Shorts Program

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Date: Monday, December 1st
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 a selection of award-winning short films from the Red Hook Film Festival. Catch eight short films in one of Park Slope's finest venues. Check their site for film info. 21+

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Giant Step at The Hudson: Karizma

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Date: Monday, December 1st
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, throw-downs tonight with Baltimore's Karizma. Karizma began his production career collaborating with DJ Spen on Kim English's "Tommorrow," Mary J Blige's "Beautiful," Kenny Bobien's "Let Me Show You" and SuSu Bobien's "Thank you." Spen and Karizma, (now with Basement Boys productions), went on to remix Everything But The Girl, Ron Carroll, Roy Ayers, just to name a few. It was also in these remixes Karizma developed the "deepah dubs" and "deepah ones" moniker for his rendition of the remixes. After a healthy career of remixes and Many of his productions have championed the likes of Louie Vega, Simon Dunmore, DJ Spinna, Marques Wyatt, Tony Humphries, Gilles Peterson, and many more. 21+

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Shayni Rae's Truckstop

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Date:Mondays
Time: 9:00pm
Location: The National Underground (159 E. Houston St)
Cost: Free

Shayni Rae brings a bit of alt country, southern rock, rock rock, and whisky to the Big Apple every Monday night with her Truckstop. Get back to your Americana roots tonight as Kevin Kinney & Anton Fier play an electric set. Plus, special guests The Madison Square Gardeners join in the fun. 21+

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Greenpoint Ladies' Night at Van Gogh's Radio Lounge

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Date: Mondays
Time: 9:00pm
Location: Van Gogh's Radio Lounge (147 Franklin Street)
Cost: Free

Not too much to this one beyond the title... Free well drinks for the ladies at Van Gogh's Radio Lounge tonight.

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Puma Birthday Concert

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Date: Monday, December 1st
Time: 9:00pm
Location: Music Hall of Williamsburg (66 North 6th, W'burg)
Cost: Free

In honor of their 60th birthday Puma will host a series of free concerts, shopping events and parties all across the country. Tonight's concert at the Music Hall of Williamsburg features Chester French, Knux, Jus Ske, and Top Ten Freshman Rapper Charles Hamilton A.K.A. Sonic. The show is free but you will need tickets to get in. You can pick up tickets at 421 West 14th St., 521 Broadway or 33 Union Square West. Click here for more info.

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Confessions with Maya & Leah

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Date: Mondays
Time: 10:00pm
Location:Mannahatta (310 Bowery St)
Cost: Free
Open Bar: Vodka, 11-12

"As we are starting to see, Mondays are the new Friday (with a touch of rebellion because you still have to go to the office in the morning). Leah & Maya wanted to keep the party going into the Fall and Winter with our "Confessions" Monday nights at Mannahatta. On the decks: Mr. Randy Watson & Bobby Analog, both with more soul then a pair Dr. Scholl's lifts in James Browns loafers (rip) spinning Old & New Skool R&B, Old Skool Hip-Hop, and Soul." Happy Hour from 4-9pm with $4 drinks and an open bar at 11. 21+

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