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Summer Maneuvers Reading

"Reinaldo Laddaga, associate professor of romance languages at the University of Pennsylvania, will read from “Summer Maneuvers," his libretto for a forthcoming musical theater piece made in collaboration with the composer Claudio Baroni and the artist Fabian Marcaccio. The text narrates a trip taken by a group of ragtag combatants who have planned to attack a hotel in a resort town whose name is not known..." As part of the Zeno Reminder Exhibition

Don't Touch Me There

"Are you tired of paying those pesky heating bills? Do you find it impossible to eat popcorn or answer a phone while wearing a blanket? Do you not know how to wear a robe backwards? Well then I have the product for you! It's time you try on the revolutionary new Don't Touch Me There comedy spectacular. Unlike other products such as the 'Snuggie,' the 'Toasty Coat,' or the 'Indoor Klan Costume,' DTMT is 100% guarenteed to make you laugh whilst keeping you, your grandpa and your creepy daughter snuggily warm.... Don't Touch Me There is a night of comedy with hosts Pat Stango & Blaine Perry (frontpage featured on FunnyOrDie and Cracked) and guests Anthony Jeselnik and Liz Miele Friday"

Ukulele Cabaret

Leave it to NYC to have a sustainable Ukulele scene. "Dozens of ukulele performers will wow you with everything from rock to opera; punk to glam; Hawaiian to Maori; mod to new wave; Beatles to Bach; country to vaudeville; sleazy to sexy; crooners to comedy; folk to metal; experimental to just down right mental." 21+

]]> Featuring: Alan Drogin, Andru Cann, Ballard Boyd, Carmen Borgia, Chris Combs, D'yan Forest, Hot Time Harv and his Rollercoaster of Kicks, Howie Leifer, Jon Braman, Kelli Rae Powell, Khabu Young, Les Chaud Lapin, Lloyd United, Mary Martin, Moose Karloff, Patsy Monteleone, Reggie Wingnutz, Roger Greenawalt, The Ukemen, and a few surprise guests.

Your host: Sonic Uke

Free Absolute Beginner Class in Argentine Tango

What do I love more than a dance class? Tonight check out a free absolute beginner workshop in Argentine tango. "Featured in Vogue, the National Herald Tribune, and The Economist, TriANGulO specializes in Argentine tango, the original, more intimate predecessor to international ballroom-style tango. Founder Carina Moeller is a professional dancer with training in modern dance and ballet who has worked and studied with such tango greats as Fabian Salas, Pablo Veron, and Mingo Pugliese. Known for her engaging and precise teaching style, Carina creates a stress-free atmosphere that is particularly appealing to novice dancers." This event repeats on Saturday with an 8:30 start time. RSVP here for Saturday.

TGIF Comedy

Eastville Comedy Club kicks open their door to FreeNYC readers tonight with a free comedy showcase. Catch sets by Christian Finnegan, Bonnie McFarlane, and Ted Alexandro. All you have to do is call them up and mention FreeNYC to by pass the usual $20 cover. Keep in mind there is still a 2 drink minimum ($5-$8) but what's a little stand-up with out a few cold ones. This even repeats Saturday (both show times) and bios are below. 18+

]]> CHRISTIAN FINNEGAN
Christian is best known for playing 'Chad' in the hilariously memorable "Mad Real World" sketch on the Chappelle Show. He's also a regular on VH1's Best Week Ever, Last Call with Carson Daly, and had his own Comedy Central Presents Special.

BONNIE MCFARLANE
Bonnie is one of the most established comedians in the business. She had her own HBO One Night Stand special, Comedy Central Presents, and was featured on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Drew Carey Show, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, & Last Comic Standing.

TED ALEXANDRO
Ted is a stand-up comedy veteran making countless TV & film appearances. He's been on Comedy Central Presents, HBO's OZ, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborne, ABC's The View, and Last Call with Carson Daly.

Kissy Sell Out

Girls & Boys continue their takeover of Webster Hall Fridays with another top night of indie-electro fueled hipster dance music. This week their bringing UK sensation Kissy Sell Out to the states for his first DJ set in (at least) 6 months. "Kissy Sell Out is an electro-pop musical prodigy. Initially the new DJ kid on the block, he has earned his reputation by becoming the remixer-du-jour for a smattering of celebrated artists ranging from Mark Ronson, Calvin Harris, Datarock, Chromeo and Dragonette, to Groove Armada and Gwen Stefani and the recent number 1 in the UK and Europe from the Noisettes." Alson on the bill is the equally talented Designer Drugs duo from Brooklyn/Philly. They've been making bigger and bigger electro tunes lately and touring the globe so its nice to see them back on the East Cost. Plus residents and more. Audio below. 19+

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City Ice Pavilion Grand Opening

This weekend is the grand opening celebration at The City Ice Pavilion, NYC's first skate rink to open for the season. "A world-class ice skating facility, the City Ice Pavilion features a NHL-size ice rink that is open year-round and is sheltered from winter weather by a sky-high Yeadon air dome - it is the only roof-top rink in the five boroughs. The Grand Opening events will celebrate the kick-off of the rink's first
full season." The event will feature free skating (including rentals) and, on Friday, will host a DJ and special performance. Check the schedule below. All Ages.

]]> WHEN: Saturday, November 21, 2009
12pm - 4:00pm - Grand Opening Party
2:30pm - Ice Theater of New York special performance
7:00pm - 9:30pm - Free skating & skate rentals

Sunday, November 22
12pm - 2pm - Free skating & skate rentals

Chelsea Brewery Tours

The Chelsea Brewery kicks off a new series of free tours this afternoon at Manhattan's only active brewery. Tours are on the hour (sign up at the host desk, max 40 people per tour) and be sure to bring your ID for some free samples. Tour participants also receive $4 discount beer tickets so you can sip suds while discussing the wonders of yeast afterwards. 21+

Applewood Review

"The Applewood Revue was created by the trinity known collectively as The Broken Banjo Boys. Co-hosts Mike Gorman and Sean Frasier recruited culinary phenom Jude Gullie in early 2009 to revive a long-dormant talent showcase with vaudevillian ties to old New York. Today the Applewood Revue shares the most dynamic talent in the city with its audiences, offering a roster of musicians, writers, and performance artists. The Revue celebrates camaraderie with a creative pulse and welcomes risk from its performers. Also welcome are hoots, hollers, and all forms of laughter from its audience. With its sense of extended artistic family and its diverse offering of talent it is a complete night of entertainment that will leave your ears happy and your stomach full." Line-up Below.

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Shahla Atlas
Chris Fuller
Greg Barresi
and Mike Gorman.

Spoken word performers:

Liz Afton
Angel Yau
Jacob Thomas
Cecilia Galarraga
and Sean Lyman Frasier.

Cinema 16

In an era when movies are often reduced to the solitary screens of laptops and iPods, the acclaimed Cinema 16 series offers a true revival of the medium. Pairing obscure vintage film programs with live scores composed and performed by specially chosen musicians, Cinema 16 recreates the shared experience and awe of the 1920's silent film era. Tonight's edition of Cinema 16 will be housed in DUMBO's beautiful new Galapagos Art Space. Admission and cocktails will be complimentary, courtesy of Drambuie, the fabled Scottish spiced whiskey. The program includes two PSA's and one educational video from the 60s and 70s. Full line-up below.

]]> Styling and Experimenting, 1964 - illustrates the process of designing the "new" Mustang

One Got Fat: Bicycle Safety, 1963 - A group of children in ape masks demonstrate the dangers of biking in this strange and dark PSA.

Solar System, 2nd Edition, 1977 - The academic film masterpiece of Tom Smith (Star Wars special effects maestro).

These Are Powers, a Brooklyn-based band, will perform an original soundtrack written specifically for this program. With DJ Jack Shine.

Going Steady

"Going Steady is a weekly stand-up comedy show made for Williamsburg. Hosted by three sharp, up-and-coming comics (Zachary Sims, Alex Grubard, Zach Broussard), Going Steady features the hottest and smartest talent in New York City. Expect a relaxed and fun atmosphere, which shouldn't be hard with the drink specials - $3 wells, $3 bottled beers. Starting at 8 pm every Saturday night, Going Steady is the perfect kick-off to a fun night in one of Brooklyn's top neighborhoods. This weeks guests include Jon Fisch, Jamie Lee, the duo Team Submarine and the Toronto comic David Daneen Porter." 21+

Strictly Hits

"Senari presents a danceparty of straight jams and strictly hits [tonight]. You can expect to hear chart toppers, one-hit-wonders (the "where are they now?s), dance hits and jams your parents put you on to from the past few decades. Don't be weighed down by genre or style & leave your hipster hats at the door... tonight just dance." Featuring sets by DJ Eleven (the rub) and Benny B (So Focused). 21+

Cupcake Crawl

This may take the cake for NYC walking tours. This is the 13th consecutive monthly tour of the city's neighborhood sweet spots. This walk explores the best cupcakes downtown has to offer. "We begin at Baby Cakes, and continue to the following bakeries; Sugar Sweet Sunshine, Butter Lane, Dessert Club and Crumbs." Tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours and the walking distance is about 1 1/4 miles. The desserts are free to drool over and affordably priced for consumption. For more info on the Walking Tours site and be on the look-out for a tour guide in a red ball cap.

]]> Additionally, Walking Tours Manhattan has used these free sugary treks to help raise money for Food Bank NYC. So, if you're feeling it, they ask that you donate $5 via PayPal through sales@walkingtoursmanhattan.com.

Sunday Night Stand-Up

Sunday Night Stand-Up showcases some of NYC's freshest comedians rising through the scene, including those featured on Comedy Central, MTV, The Onion, VH-1, Conan O'Brien, etc. 21+

]]> RORY SCOVEL (Comedy Central's Live at Gotham)
http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=88034&title=rory-scovel-meth-addicts

JAMIE KILSTEIN (host, Citizen Radio (SIRIUS XM); writer, Huffington Post
http://www.rooftopcomedy.com/watch/SarahPalin12

YANNIS PAPPAS (VH-1's Best Week Ever)
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=43038090

DAN HIRSHON (featured, Boston Comedy Festival)
http://www.danhirshon.com/

JOHN SZELUGA (featured, Staten Island Comedy Fest)
http://www.myspace.com/johnsz

Savage Ballet

Six months in the making, Savage Ballet is a new collaborative, after work affair from DJ Kester (Crooked Disco) and Le Poisson Rouge. The evening focuses on modern explorations of composed music and presents them in an accessible, relaxed lounge atmosphere. Kester spins modern classical, downtempo, trip hop, midtempo house and atmospheric dubstep throughout the night while LPR offers up over a dozen wines by the glass, bespoke and signature cocktails, and a small plates menu. More info at here. 21+

]]> Savage Ballet sounds like, but is no way limited to, the music of Sven Weisemann, Warren Ellis, Christpher Tignor, Redhooker, Benn Jordan, Whitetree, Trentmoller, Flashbulb, Emancipator, Sorcerer, Idjut Boys, Materia Prima, Bluetech, 3 Wise Monkeys, Heyoka, Indigo, Breakage, Pianochocolate, Iridium Flares, Cheju, Massive Attach, Beyond the Wizard's Sleeve, Bliss, Sounds from the Ground, Low Motion Disco, A Hawk and a Hacksaw, Dave Brubeck, DJ Vadim, Kahuun, Message to Bears, Smith & Mudd, Orbital, Squarepusher, Todd Terje, Kenneth Badger, Carl Craig, Nils Petter Molvaer, Madredeus, Nils Økland, Burial, Four Tet, Susumu Yokota, Sebastien Tellier, Koop, Red Snapper, Tangothic, Yam Who?, Bonobo, Library Tapes, Thom Yorke, Tanox, et al.