Its a double feature of classic horror goodness tonight at Rafifi. First its the Stephen King classic amish-gone-wild film Children of the Corn followed by the freak-out Exorcist-esque Omen. Dj's fill out the evening with a soundtrack of DarkWave, BritPop, Electro, Metal, etc. $3 beers (not so cheap).
Date: Monday, March 14th
Time: 9:30pm (movies at 10:00pm)
Venue: Rififi (332 11th Street between 1st and 2nd)
Cost: Free
In another one of those "Only in New York" events, Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus march their elephants from Long Island City to Penn Station tonight by way of the Midtown Tunnel. This tradition, born out of necessity, closes down the tunnel and vehicular traffic and is free for all. For an extra treat, try and grab the view from the less crowded Long Island City side. [image and source: Gothamist]
Date: Tuesday, March 22nd
Time: between 11:30pm - 12:30am
Venue: Midtown Tunnel
Cost: Free
Big events like this tell me that spring is right around the corner with all of its tasty free events. Today, however, is Central Park's pre-Easter celebration. There is egg dying, a pettying zoo, and egg hunt and even the electic slide (okay, we'll pass on that part). Check the site for full details and download the map (pdf) here. Oh, and if you don't feel like trekking to Central Park, a similar event goes down in Queens
Date: Saturday, March 26th Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm Venue: Central Park Cost: Free
The Annual NYC Easter Parade "along Fifth Avenue from 49th to 57th Streets is a wonderful celebration of strolling in Easter finery. Bonnets are taken to an extreme that only New Yorkers can reach; also expect to see live rabbits, pet snakes, flowers, clowns, and more. The street is closed to traffic for parade participants and people watchers from roughly 10am until 4pm" By the way, how does it take these people 6 hours to walk from 49th street to 57th street. There must be too many tourist in the parade! [text swiped from here]
Date: Sunday, March 27th Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Venue: 5th Ave from 49th to 57th Street Cost: Free
The Greater New York Orchid Society (doesn't it seem like NY has a society for everything?) host this annual competition/homage to said flower. Expect top varieties from around the world and the photographers that love them. Lecture tours daily. Continues through April 17th. Check site for full details. Photo by Aric Wilt.
Date: Tuesday, April 12th - April 17th Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm (sales area also open 7-9) Venue: Rockefeller Center Cost: $5 for the show, free for the sales area
The Free for All series brings classical music to Town Hall on a first come first serve basis. Tonight kicks off the series with Anne-Sofie von Otter and Bengt Forsberg performing works by Schubert and Haydn. Perfect cheap date activity. Check the website for the full calendar. More details below the fold.
Date: Sunday, April 17th
Time: 5:00pm (tickets available at noon)
Venue: Town Hall (123 West 43rd between 6th and 7th)
Cost: Free
If you love attending live performances of classical music but find that your finances are a little tight these days, you'll be glad to know about a series of free concerts in New York City's historic Town Hall. Free For All At Town Hall is designed to bring a diverse audience of New Yorkers and visitors to the city into contact with the superlative artistry of some of classical music's most celebrated performers. With the aim of reaching many new listeners with world-class classical music performances, tickets for all Free For All events are available at no charge to the public at the Town Hall Box Office on the day of the concert starting at noon. Assigned seats are distributed on a "first-come, first-served" basis (two ticket maximum per person). Upcoming concerts are:
Mezzosoprano Anne-Sofie von Otter with pianist Bengt Forsberg will launch the 2005 series on April 17, pianist Peter Serkin performs on May 1, and pianist André Watts appears on May 29. The Opus One Piano Quartet will perform on June 19 and percussionist Evelyn Glennie will close out the series with an exciting solo program on June 26.
[ed note: We are so uncertain about this one that we thought it best just to repeat what was presented to us. Far as we can tell, this is an adult toga party with free snacks but who knows. Also, this takes place on Tuesday, but you must RSVP today. Check the site for full info]
Why traveling to Italy when you can spend a unique wonderful Roman night here in New York with a banquet of Ancient Rome inspired food and romantic Roman songs? A FREE TASTING BUFFET of the new Ancient Rome inspired menu "Dining with Caesar" by Dopoteatro, will be offered from 8:00 p.m. till all the food of the buffet will be gone. Musici Maximi (Special musicians) - directly from the Eternal City - "Il Duo GiMa" a musical duo comprised of 2 of the most accredited performers of typical Roman romantic songs. Praesules (Dancers) will keep up the vibe of the night. Gladiatores et Puellae (guys and girls) are welcome to come wearing their togas and tunics.
GUYS; IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A GLADIATOR COSTUME OR A TOGA, YOU CAN BRING A FLOWER (IN ROME MEN STOP WOMEN IN THE STREET AND OFFER THEM A FLOWER).
GIRLS: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A TUNIC, YOU CAN WEAR YOUR SEXIEST DRESS SO MEN CAN WISTLE AT YOU - AS IT HAPPENS IN ROME!!!!
And yes, as usual I will be wearing my bow-tie and a model will accompany me holding the banner "Stefano is here" (ECCE STEFANUS) so you can spot me if you need me to introduce you to new people, either Caesar or Cleopatra. In addition, a fabulous DJ (cannot find the translation in Latin) will entertain you with music produced in a country (America) discovered over 2000 years after Rome was born. We have the two levels of the Bar/Restaurant just for us, so there should be no problem to accommodate people. You can bring one or more friends, male or female but please RSVP to stefanony@stefanospadoni.com by Monday indicating your first and last name and also the first and last name of each of your guests attending the event FOR THE LIST AT THE DOOR. Stop in and join us for one drink or stay all night. You can dine too, for dinner reservation to fully taste the new menu "Dining with Caesar", please call directly Dopoteatro at (212) 869-2849, mentioning Stefano's party
Catch up with old friends and meet new ones and please, feel free to forward the invitation to all the friends you want.
As you know, my Network has one goal: to create new connections between young male and female professionals, couples, artists, show business people, computer wizards, investors, and other city dwellers.
My fundamental role in this Network is to introduce people to each other and to ensure that everyone feels comfortable. Even if you or someone you know is new at the party -- you are sure to make new friends.
The Free for All series brings classical music to Town Hall on a first come first serve basis. The series continues tonight with classical piano from Peter Serkin. Check the website for the full calendar. More details below the fold.
Date: Sunday, May 1st
Time: 5:00pm (tickets available at noon)
Venue: Town Hall (123 West 43rd between 6th and 7th)
Cost: Free
If you love attending live performances of classical music but find that your finances are a little tight these days, you'll be glad to know about a series of free concerts in New York City's historic Town Hall. Free For All At Town Hall is designed to bring a diverse audience of New Yorkers and visitors to the city into contact with the superlative artistry of some of classical music's most celebrated performers. With the aim of reaching many new listeners with world-class classical music performances, tickets for all Free For All events are available at no charge to the public at the Town Hall Box Office on the day of the concert starting at noon. Assigned seats are distributed on a "first-come, first-served" basis (two ticket maximum per person). Upcoming concerts are:
Mezzosoprano Anne-Sofie von Otter with pianist Bengt Forsberg will launch the 2005 series on April 17, pianist Peter Serkin performs on May 1, and pianist André Watts appears on May 29. The Opus One Piano Quartet will perform on June 19 and percussionist Evelyn Glennie will close out the series with an exciting solo program on June 26.
The Free for All series brings classical music to Town Hall on a first come first serve basis. The series continues tonight with classical piano from André Watts. Check the website for the full calendar. More details below the fold.
Date: Sunday, May 29th
Time: 5:00pm (tickets available at noon)
Venue: Town Hall (123 West 43rd between 6th and 7th)
Cost: Free
If you love attending live performances of classical music but find that your finances are a little tight these days, you'll be glad to know about a series of free concerts in New York City's historic Town Hall. Free For All At Town Hall is designed to bring a diverse audience of New Yorkers and visitors to the city into contact with the superlative artistry of some of classical music's most celebrated performers. With the aim of reaching many new listeners with world-class classical music performances, tickets for all Free For All events are available at no charge to the public at the Town Hall Box Office on the day of the concert starting at noon. Assigned seats are distributed on a "first-come, first-served" basis (two ticket maximum per person). Upcoming concerts are:
Mezzosoprano Anne-Sofie von Otter with pianist Bengt Forsberg will launch the 2005 series on April 17, pianist Peter Serkin performs on May 1, and pianist André Watts appears on May 29. The Opus One Piano Quartet will perform on June 19 and percussionist Evelyn Glennie will close out the series with an exciting solo program on June 26.
The Free for All series brings classical music to Town Hall on a first come first serve basis. The series continues tonight with the Opus One Piano Quartet. Check the website for the full calendar. More details below the fold.
Date: Sunday, June 19th
Time: 5:00pm (tickets available at noon)
Venue: Town Hall (123 West 43rd between 6th and 7th)
Cost: Free
If you love attending live performances of classical music but find that your finances are a little tight these days, you'll be glad to know about a series of free concerts in New York City's historic Town Hall. Free For All At Town Hall is designed to bring a diverse audience of New Yorkers and visitors to the city into contact with the superlative artistry of some of classical music's most celebrated performers. With the aim of reaching many new listeners with world-class classical music performances, tickets for all Free For All events are available at no charge to the public at the Town Hall Box Office on the day of the concert starting at noon. Assigned seats are distributed on a "first-come, first-served" basis (two ticket maximum per person). Upcoming concerts are:
Mezzosoprano Anne-Sofie von Otter with pianist Bengt Forsberg will launch the 2005 series on April 17, pianist Peter Serkin performs on May 1, and pianist André Watts appears on May 29. The Opus One Piano Quartet will perform on June 19 and percussionist Evelyn Glennie will close out the series with an exciting solo program on June 26.
The Free for All series brings classical music to Town Hall on a first come first serve basis. Tonight is the series finale with percussionist Evelyn Glennie. Check the website for the full calendar. More details below the fold.
Date: Sunday, June 26th
Time: 5:00pm (tickets available at noon)
Venue: Town Hall (123 West 43rd between 6th and 7th)
Cost: Free
If you love attending live performances of classical music but find that your finances are a little tight these days, you'll be glad to know about a series of free concerts in New York City's historic Town Hall. Free For All At Town Hall is designed to bring a diverse audience of New Yorkers and visitors to the city into contact with the superlative artistry of some of classical music's most celebrated performers. With the aim of reaching many new listeners with world-class classical music performances, tickets for all Free For All events are available at no charge to the public at the Town Hall Box Office on the day of the concert starting at noon. Assigned seats are distributed on a "first-come, first-served" basis (two ticket maximum per person). Upcoming concerts are:
Mezzosoprano Anne-Sofie von Otter with pianist Bengt Forsberg will launch the 2005 series on April 17, pianist Peter Serkin performs on May 1, and pianist André Watts appears on May 29. The Opus One Piano Quartet will perform on June 19 and percussionist Evelyn Glennie will close out the series with an exciting solo program on June 26.
If you are forced to work in midtown like I am then take a nice break today and check out some musical selections from Mamma Mia, Musical of Musicals: The Musical!, and Stomp while you snack on your brown bag lunch.
Date: Thursday, July 7th
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Venue:Bryant Park (42nd Street & 6th Ave)
Cost: Free
This is the first weekend of the Feast of the Giglio, a two week long street festival in Williamsburg to commemorate San Paolino's return from slavery after trading his own life for those of the people of Nola. You can learn thge full history - and it's a good one - here, or just come out for the old Italian street fair tradition. There are also special Masses and events throughout the week which can all be found in the program. The feast, of course, culminates with the Dance of the Giglio on July 13th.
This is the third installment of New Release’s listening sessions at the 5C café with jazz know-it-all Bruce Morris. This time his subject is Larry Young—the John Coltrane of the organ in the 1960s. He collaborated with everyone from Miles Davis and Tony Williams to Jimi Hendrix and John McLaughlin. Tonight Bruce will be highlighting two of Larry Young’s records—‘Emergency’ and ‘Unity’—in his most anecdotal and conversational way.
Date: Friday, July 8th
Time: 8:00pm (sharp)
Venue: 5C (68 Avenue C at 5th St)
Cost: Free
Shakespeare is abound in the summer. Every park seems to be doing some rendition or variation. Here is one of the more interesting ones taht we have come across. In Shakespeare's day there was little time for rehearsal, and no directors as we know them today. Instant Shakespeare seeks to revive these traditions with an informal approach to the Bard's classic plays.
Date: Sunday, July 10th
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Solar One (East River at 23rd and C)
Cost: Free
"Moody, film noir masterpiece paints a nightmare landscape of police corruption, deception and murder. Charlton Heston is a beleaguered Mexican narcotics cop working on a border town case, Janet Leigh his jittery new bride. Inspired turns from Orson Welles (who also directed with a touch of brilliance), Marlene Dietrich, Akim Tamiroff and Dennis Weaver (1958 - Universal) 108 Min."
Date: Monday, July18th
Time: Sunset (lawn opens at 5:00pm)
Venue: Bryant Park (42nd and 6th)
Cost: Free
Pianist Brad Mehldau initially made his mark with saxophonist Joshua Redman’s quartet. But his voice found its most potent expression on a series of trio records he recorded with drummer Jorge Rossy and bassist Larry Grenadier. The “Art Of The Trio” albums helped establish Mehldau as “the most highly acclaimed jazz artist to have emerged in the last decade” (JazzTimes). More recently, Mehldau has shifted to solo piano performances: his 2004 release Live In Tokyo features songs by Thelonious Monk, Nick Drake and Radiohead. Jason Moran and Eric Lewis open this all piano evening.
\ Australian songstress Kasey Chambers channels my inner teenage girl. She conjures up memories of Jill Sobule,Juliana Hatfield, and Rosie Thomas with here acoustic melodies and lighter take on rock. She is joined tonight by The Greencards who seem to play both classic bluegrass as well as acoustic folk but never in the same song. Definitely the cheap date pick of the week.
Get over to the Delancey lounge tonight for some free drinks
and a nice environment. They have an open beer bar from
8:30-9:30 and a rooftop too. Later that night a couple of
rock groups are playing, The English Department
@ 10:30 and Lola Ray @ 11:00.
At Crash Mansion this Saturday parties of five or more get a free bottle of wine with a food order. I reccommend going with whoever you find, then standing outside the restaurant and enging the next group that arrives in a proposition of free wine. Although if you are of the female persuasion you get free vodka drinks from 10-11 anyway, and the wine deal is good till midnight.
Date: Saturday, Sept 3rd Time: 10 pm Location: Crash Mansion (199 Bowery at Spring St) Cost: Free
Check out Metropolitan tonight for some low key games like
a cake walk, pin the tail on the... well you know the type.
There will also be music and some other down tempo items of interest.
All this week is Downtown for Dinner, a week long prix fixe dining experience south of Houston Street. For $20.05 you can get a 3 course meal at some pretty nice restaurants. Get the full list here (PDF). Continues through Sunday.
Date: Monday, November 14th - Sunday, November 20th Time: Dinner Location: Varies Cost: $20.05 per person (does not include tax, tip, or drinks)
Restaurant Week 2006 kicks off today and runs through Friday. Now's the chance to grab a 3-course dinner for a mere $35 or a 3-course lunch for $24.07 at some of the swankiest (most swank?) spots in town. Make your reservations online and save me a seat at Nobu. Continues all week.
Date: Monday, January 23rd Time: lunch and dinner Location: Various Cost: $24.07, $35 (not including tip and drinks)
This goes on every week but the who cares! The Taco's are awesome ($1), the Margaritas are cheap ($3) and the vibe is always relaxed. This is dinner for me.
Date: Tuesday, January 31st Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Location:Luke & Leroy's (21 Seventh Ave. at Leroy) Cost: Free
This goes on every week but the who cares! The Taco's are awesome ($1), the Margaritas are (not as) cheap (as they used to be - $4) and the vibe is always relaxed. This is dinner for me.
Date: Tuesday, February 14th Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Location:Luke & Leroy's (21 Seventh Ave. at Leroy) Cost: Free
Date: Monday, March 6th Time: 7:00pm Location:Satchmo's Place (347 Graham Avenue, Williamsburg) Cost: Free Summary: The EthnoEccentric String Trio bring Balkan, Greek, Brazilian, Morrocan, and American folk music to this veggie cafe. Break the date mold and try something new!
Date: Mondays Time: 11:00pm Location: Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre Cost: Free Summary: A weekly standup showcase for NY's top standup and alternative comedians hosted by Aziz Ansari. With special guest drop-ins, short films, and more. Limited tickets available at the door.
Date: Mondays Time: 11:00pm Location: Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (307 West 26th Street) Cost: Free Summary: A weekly standup showcase for NY's top standup and alternative comedians hosted by Aziz Ansari. With special guest drop-ins, short films, and more. Click here for reservations. Limited tickets available at the door.
Date: Monday, March 6th
Date: Mondays
