All this week "The Gershwin Hotel will present “Factory Craze - A Week of Warhol...” to honor the life and works of legendary pop-artist Andy Warhol on the 20th anniversary of his passing." Tonight they are hosting a 24 -hour film festival entitled “Warhol & Film: From Underground to Above Ground,” highlighting several of Warhol’s early underground films as well as later theatrical works. Films scheduled include Vinyl, Warhol’s interpretation of Anthony Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange and the classic Chelsea Girls, which Andrew Collins of Britain’s Radio Times recently called a landmark in 20th century cinema and the inspiration for today’s reality TV. The event also includes a panel of eminent filmmakers, Warhol film actors and film critics who will discuss Warhol’s movies and their impact on the art of filmmaking. Panelists include: Ric Burns, Jonas Mekas, Susan Blond and Mary Woronov.

"Art Home is the first art gallery in the Astoria area and we are proud to present our first exhibit curated by rojo magazine from Spain (rojo inna) and the beautiful tapestry work of Claudia Henris Saeger from Agavee Brasil (walk.ing). Besides the work of 22 artists from all over the world, we'll have some exquisite cocktails, brazilian salgadinhos, music, great people and some surprise appearances...fun..fun...fun.."

the:artist:network is pleased to present our second annual benefit show, Memento Mori- curated by Mariko Tanaka, featuring emerging new york and international artists brought together in an effort to raise money for the network's gallery space and residency program

Push Play Episode 1
Indie music blog Babelmusic kicks off their first Push Play party tonight and it should have the LES indie kids in a rage. Local post-rockers Ra Ra Riot and Mixel Pixel (yeah!) are playing live while James F!@#$% Friedman & Melody Nelson DJ. Plus, it all goes down at the post Canal Room which is always a treat when you can go for free. Make sure to RSVP.

No matter how many time people tell you that the QT Hotel has a pool inside the bar, it never really makes sense, until your there and you realize there really is a pool in there. Anyway, tonight come take a dip in the pool, steam in the sauna and definitely have a drink at the bar at the QT. Littlefish and Taylor are on the tabels and eye candy will be provided by VJs Kaa and Ohm of the Zuvaya collective. Plus they tell me there will be complimentary sessions of vortex healing, human design, ayurveda, astrology, and reflexology. Should be a good splashing and relaxing time.

Its an all out "country-tinged, heartstring-pulling, and romantic" evening tonight at Martion's as Mia Riddle and Her Band take the stage along side special guests Buffalo Bison and Bethany Saint Smith and the Gun Show. This is def. something new for you to do to night and if you've never been to Marion's then its check it out. Its an amazing little jem amongst the grittier side of the Bowery (and great for a date too!)

We see a lot of party flyers around these parts, but I have to say this one for Discofantasy wins this week for most creative use of fantasy creatures. More importantly check out their party as they welcome 2 DJs from Rotterdam, Tako and Loud-E, who will be joining Lovefingers. All are "equally adept at digging deep and burning up the dancefloor" so recommend you wear your dancin' shoes.

A couple FreeNYC regulars set up shop at Fontana's tonight for We Are Your Friends. Drop the Lime and The Captian come to spin and help celebrate the launch of the new website Pictures of People Dancing. $3 beers always help you party away hump day.