7pm: discuss female sexuality with vagina: a new biography author naomi wolf. strand books, purchase of the book or $10 gift card required for admission. >>
7:30pm: though it won't be simulcast on comedy central, the unbound literary series's gary shteyngart roast will leave plenty in stitches. john wesley harding hosts roasters include kurt andersen (true believers), jay mcinerney (bright lights big city) + sloane crosley (how did you get this number). bam, $20. >>
7:30pm doors: columbia university atmospheric scientist adam sobel discusses the science of hurricane sandy and extreme weather at this month’s secret science club. the bell house, free. >>
8pm:
8pm: comedy meets karaoke at 'the jukebox', where performers riff on a song and then sing it. tonight: chris gethard, andy ross (‘real characters’), natasha rothwell, tom shillue (‘funny story’), and hosts steve jacobs, steve heisler, and margaret lyons. union hall, $5. >>
8pm: hotsy totsy burlesque takes on a charlie brown thanksgiving at r bar, $12 >>
8:30pm: comedian seth herzog's 'sweet' comedy show features todd barry, ted alexandro, sean patton, sara shaefer, and a surprise dj/guest host. the slipper room, $5. >>
9pm: baltimore post-wavers future islands play mhow with talk normal and dope body, $15 >>
9:30pm: singer-songwriter sonya kitchell plays rockwood music hall's stage ii, free (a tip jar will be passed around) >>
thru 2/24: ‘the art of scent 1889-2012’, the first major museum exhibition dedicated to olfactory art, guides your nose through the evolution of twelve fragrances, including chanel no. 5. museum of arts and design, $15 museum admission (pay-what-you-wish thursdays 6-9pm). >>
check our website for a list of ongoing events >>
THALIA BOOK CLUB
An Evening with ANNE LAMOTT
On Thursday, November 29th, Anne Lamott comes to Symphony Space to discuss her new book, HELP, THANKS, WOW: The Three Essential Prayers, with fellow author Getchen Rubin (The Happiness Project). In her newest book, Lamott explores the profound and universal realm of prayer by investigating how these fundamental prayers can guide us through difficult times, offer solace, embrace gratefulness, and celebrate awe in the light of pleasures both large and small. More Info
coming up
11/21 3-10pm: watch the giant balloons of the 86th annual macy's thanksgiving parade get inflated, plus tips for the best viewing spots >>
11/21 7:30pm: upright citizens brigade performers put on their annual 'macy's day before thanksgiving day parade' show at ucbeast, $5 >>
11/21 10pm-4am: djs from the long-running freedom party and the rub take over both rooms of public assembly for a thanksgiving eve dance party. $10 before 12am, $15 after. >>
11/21-2/12: the new york transit museum opens it's 11th annual holiday train show at the gallery annex + store in grand central terminal, featuring lionel model trains traveling through a miniature nyc. free. >>
11/22 9am-12pm: the 86th annual macy's thanksgiving day parade takes over midtown with giant balloons, marching bands, broadway performers, and santa. new route goes from 77th street @ central park west to herald square. free. >>
sales, deals, freebies
the american symphony orchestra celebrates john cage at 100 12/13 at carnegie hall's stern auditorium for $12.50 (reg $25) >>
save up to 40% on the best books of the year on amazon >>
one-year magazine subscriptions for $5: travel + leisure, elle, cosmopolitan, esquire, more >>
group deals
get a hot dog, fries, and a drink for $7 at criff dogs ($14 value). two for $13 ($28 value), four for $22 ($56 value). >>
get a beer flight (four selections), a pint, and a pretzel for two at breukelen bier merchants for $21 ($36 value). $39 for four ($72 value). >>
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