free opening reception:
'101 tragedies of enrique metinides' @ aperture >>
11:30am-8pm (+ 2/21): get your fix of malaysian culture via traditional dancing, cooking demos, and food (dishes up to $8) at the malaysian winter market at bryant park. free admission. >>
7pm: comedian andy ross's free monthly storytelling/reading series 'real characters' gives the mic to tim carvell (the daily show), natasha rothwell, shannon cason, tim manley, alan zwibel (snl). mcnally jackson, free. >>
7pm: narratively, a new online platform dedicated to original and true stories, launches with a live performance by burlesque troop rhinestone gorilla, live storytelling, music, food, drinks, more. powerhouse arena, free. >>
7pm: celebrate george harrison's 70th birthday with music from alan merrill trio, sean yox + the streamers, kath buckell, nenad bach band, and durians. lpr, $15. >>
7:30pm doors, 8pm show: beth hoyt and trish nelson's 'big effing deal' comedy/variety show features jacqueline novak, rob cantrell, brendan fitzgibbons, and james adomian. bonus: 2-4-1 happy hour drinks until 8pm. 2a, free. >>
7:30pm: storytelling event 'yum's the word' throws a party for an audience member with mad libs, balloon animals, and an ice cream cake for all to share. tonight: desiree burch, john flynn, diana spechler, jim o'grady, and host robin gelfenbien. lpr, $10 ($8 if your birthday's this month). >>
7:30pm: 10 emerging dance companies showcase their work for up to 10 minutes each for nyc10 at dixon place. dixon place, $12-15 online, $18 door. >>
7:30pm (thru 3/3): the martha graham dance company performs 3 programs of graham classics as well as two premieres. the joyce, $10+. >>
7:30pm: the suzan, earthy babes, chalk and numbers, and bird call play mercury lounge, $10 >>
8pm: cascading slopes, king holiday, drowners, and ludwig persik (residency) play pianos, $5 >>
8pm doors: the mary onettes' philip ekström plays a solo show at cake shop with support from the hairs. $8. >>
8pm doors, 9pm show (ends today): the modern lovers founder and there's something about mary songwriter jonathan richman plays the bell house, $16 >>
8:15pm doors: dream-folkie singer-songwriter alexa wilding plays a record release show at rockwood music hall's stage ii, $10 >>
8:30pm: twin peaks bingo: keep an eye out for the log lady and coffee while watching episodes from season 2 videology. free admission. >>
8:30pm doors, 9pm show: comedian nick turner gathers guests wyatt cenac, nikki glaser, joe list, nick vatterot, and jason saenz at union hall, $8 >>
8:30pm: my midnight heart, sky white tiger, railbird, and desert stars play glasslands, $10 >>
9pm: brooklyn singer-songwriter kelley mcrae plays rockwood music hall's stage i, free >>
thru 3/3: the the 7th annual frigid new york festival features 30 independent theater companies performing shows under 60 mins each. 100% of proceeds go directly back to the artists. the kraine, the red room, under st. marks, $16. >>
check our website for a list of ongoing events >>
coming up
2/21 5pm (+ 2/22 12pm): master ice carvers from okamoto studio recreate flora and fauna, including a siz-foot tree, and more. wfc plaza, free. >>
2/21 6:30pm: the power of miso: dr. lawrence kushi and chef edwin bellanco (vitae) discuss the health and nutritional benefits of miso and the various ways that it can be used. a tasting reception follows. japan society, $12. >>
2/21 7pm: six-term vermont governor and former dnc chairman howard dean leads a conversation with writer david d. burstein on his new book, fast future: how the millennial generation is shaping our world. strand books, $15 gift card or book purchase required for admission. >>
2/21 7pm (+ 2/28): the modern school of film series invites special guests to present and discuss a favorite movie after screening it. february's lineup includes guests andrew w.k. and
2/21 7:30pm: bob powers (happy cruelty day) hosts the 'steamboat' literary humor series with guests rachel dratch (snl), cartoonist michael kupperman (tales designed to thrizzle), storyteller dawn fraser, and comedian josh gondelman (@seinfeldtoday). wine will be served. >>
2/21 8pm: show off your 1-minute talent, swimwear and evening wear, or help decide who's the best at the 14th annual mr. lower east side pageant. bonus prizes for 'best male tits', 'congeniality' and 'best nutsack'. cake shop, $10. >>
2/21 9:30pm: comedian/talk show host scott rogowksy's 'running late' show features jonatham ames (bored to death), sarah schaefer (nikki + sarah live), bj mendelson (social media is bullsh*t), comedian sam morril, and celebrity photographer seth olenick. >>
2/21 10pm: the found footage festival and tv carnage folks throw a vcr party with hilarious and cringe-worthy clips of obscure videos. tonight: michael lawrence, eliot glazer, jess dweck, more. nitehawk, $11. >>
2/24: where to watch the 85th annual academy awards:
the big quiz thing at 92ytribeca: trivia game show with prizes followed by a screening. $12 adv, $15 door. >>
big screen plaza: voting ballots and screening, $3 beers, $6 cocktails. free. >>
brooklyn winery: voting ballots and screening. free. >>
huckleberry bar: voting ballots and screening. free. >>
indiescreen: screening. free. >>
kostme kult's 7th annual alt.oscar party at xl nightclub: cash prizes for outfits, paparazzi, celebrity portraits, burlesque, djs, more. $5 adv, $10 door. >>
videology: screening, trivia, prizes, themed drinks, more. free. >>
witstream's party at the bell house: voting ballots and screening with hosts dave hill and jenna friedman. free. >>
group deals
$70 to spend on artwork at art.com for $35 >>
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