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Brooklyn Indie Market
2008-05-03 16:00:00
"Brooklyn Indie Market is a collective of up-and-coming and emerging fashion and product design, made up of designers taking their love of all things handmade into its second season. At the weekly Brooklyn Indie market, you will find handmade goodness such as jewelry by Wabisabi-Brooklyn, hats by Rocks and Salt, kids wear by Wonder Threads, and frocks by Melissa Bell." Support local artisans and emerging designers in Brooklyn! Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit

Eco Block Party
2008-05-03 16:00:00
You know summer is right around the corner when the annual Havana Outpost Block Party comes around and this afternoon they'll transform mild-mannered Fort Greene into an all out funk/soul/cuban/brazilian/whatever throw down. This is another one of those crazy fun event's that takes place every year and is def. worth the trip out to BK (or after you spend $10 looking at cherry blossoms since you didn't listen to me last week). Plus, you can get your green-on as the Outpost is NYC's first eco-eatery, shops local, supports the community, and are all around good guys. Entertainment this afternoon includes live music from bands like Pistoleras, Conjunto Guantanamo, and a spectacular performance from The Hungry March Band. Plus, Dj Cato and Juice E, spin Funk, Soul, Cuban, Reggae, Hip Hop, and Brazilian sounds and there's even a fahsion show and kids corner. All Ages. Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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Rhonda Denet & Alison Crockett at the LES Girl's Club
2008-05-03 16:00:00
The Lower Eastside Girls Club Saturday Performance Series, now in its second year, is a weekly afternoon performance series featuring all-women line-ups of musicians, singer-songwriters, MC?s and poets. This afternoon series is an especially nice line-up as they welcome nu-jazz singer Alison Crockett. Alison has dropped vocals on many sultry tracks across the house, acid jazz, and UK garage genre's including personal favorite, Landslide's 2-stepper It's Not Over. Tonight she swoons you along with Brooklyn based chanteuse Rhonda Denet. And if you are a young woman under the age of 23, drop in early for their 2pm lunch workshop before the performances for an exclusive conversation with our artists. All Ages. Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit

Derby Day at Pete's
2008-05-03 16:00:00
Here's another spring time Brooklyn rite of passage... Kentucky Derby day at Pete's Candy Store. Now in it's 4th year (I think... usually too hammered on Mint Juleps to remember), its an afternoon of hat contests, door prizes, live music, equestrian pageantry, barbecued delights and - of course - juleps. So don your derby hat, get your bluegrass on, grab some BBQ and derby pie, and root for old Colonel John. 21+ Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit

Groove is in the Art
2008-05-03 16:00:00
"Merging classical craft and with the rhythmic energy of modern culture, the Juilliard Music Technology Center presents its eighth annual festival of electronic and interactive music, Beyond the Machine 8.0: The Art of the Groove , featuring works by current Juilliard composers, alumni, and guest composers. Drawing on themes ranging from robots and shamanism to culture clash and talk shows, these new electronic compositions include Jakub Ciupi?ski?s Elvex; Jeremiah Duarte Bills? Incantation; Scott Johnson?s Americans); Ryan Francis? Music for Strings; JacobTV?s Lipstick; and Ron Ford?s Salome First. Jeffrey Milarsky conducts Juilliard?s newest and just about busiest ensemble AXIOM in the evening of new compositions. All Ages Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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Thweet
2008-05-03 16:00:00
DJ Danomyte and DJ Bugbear are back with their monthly throwdown at banker-tinged hipster haven, Royal Oak. Now, almost 3 years old, I'm sure you've drunkenly stumbled into this party (you've most certainly drunkenly stumbled out) known for its late night makeout ssession, drunken dance sessions, and assorted debauchery. 21+ Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit

DCTV Open House
2008-05-02 16:00:00
DCTV is NYC's premiere Resource for the Low-Budget Independent Digital Filmmaker. Tonight is their Spring open house, which features an open bar from Red Hook and Rockstar Energy Drink,Hot Dog & Veggie Dog BBQ with all the fixins, an iPod Raffle, and don?t miss this great opportunity to meet and mingle with other filmmakers, film-lovers, and potential collaborators. Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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First Friday at The Bronx Museum of the Arts
2008-05-02 16:00:00
Join The Bronx Museum in celebrating May's First Friday . "A New York City rock and roll extravaganza; a musical exploration of up and coming urban rock and roll superstars with The Bangers and Dragons of Zynth." Plus free beer, wine and food. Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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Remembering James Brown
2008-05-02 16:00:00
"The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. and the Museum of African American Cinema present: Remembering James Brown . Celebrate James Brown's birthday one day early with 90 minutes of rare and historic film footage from numerous sources that feature live performances of the late, great 'Godfather of Soul' along with band members Maceo Parker, Bootsy Collins and Abraham, Inc.'s Fed Wesley. Nelson George & Billy Mitchell will be hosting." Limited Seating, All Ages. Doors at 630pm, free. Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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Between a Rock and... Cielo
2008-05-02 16:00:00
Those NY Underbelly cats take a break tonight from their long-running Rock and a Hard Place party to do a little dancing and the one 1 of 2 excellent places in the Meat Pack (APT being the other). There's a little private VIP-ish basher going on to celebrate the new album by Maxinne Lausell who will be performing live along with DJs Willie Graff and RekLES. Plus, of course, an hour and a half of free drinks. 21+ Complimentary drinks 7:30 to 9:00 Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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La Cite Des Enfants Perdus
2008-05-02 16:00:00
Woah nilly... just when I was waaay over posting these brainwave screenings, they come back with La Cite Des Enfants Perdus or - for those of us who chose to take art instead of French - City of Lost Children. This is one of my favorite films of all time (for real, check my MySpace and you know if it's on MySpace it has to be true) and my favorite Jean-Pierre Jeunet film. "Set in a bizarre and fantastic dystopian city, the eccentric scientist Krank and his twin brother kidnap children to steal their dreams  to prevent premature aging.  In a bittersweet journey, One and orphan Miette travel to The City of Lost Children to find One's baby brother and put an end to Krank and his evil Cyclops army." Yeah, all that and its preeeeeety. 21+ Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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Panty Raid With Cousin Cole
2008-05-02 16:00:00
Cousin Cole brings his Panty Raid back to Savalas tonight. On the decks with him tonight is Steve Kream. Plus a Power Hour from 10pm to 11pm. For those of you who don't know, Power Hour is a drinking game where you take a shot every minute for an hour. The DJ changes the song every minute so you know when to drink. It's not free but they will give you 6 beers (and a shot) for $16. Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit

Nerd Nite
2008-05-01 16:00:00
As most of you know from reading FreeNYC, every once and a while I like to nerd out on some science and all around geeky stuff. Lately I am finding more people of a similar dorky mindset. And apparently the people over at Angels and Kings as they host Nerd Nite described pretty accurately as "like the Discovery Channel with beer." Tonight's Nerd Nite edition features Manhattan Borough historian Mike Miscione who will talk about the consolidation of New York, a human parasites presentation by Dr. John Dodson and Neil Janowitz who'll talk about car stereo competitions. more below. 21+ Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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1968: Legacy and Lesson
2008-05-01 16:00:00
"Nineteen sixty-eight was a formative year for the left. The feminist, civil rights, and antiwar movements mobilized the idealism of many. But there were also many political disappointments: the Kennedy and King assassinations, the Soviet crackdown in Prague, the Chicago riots." Tonight, Dissent magazine editors Marshall Berman, Mitchell Cohen, Ann Snitow, and Michael Walzer will contemplate that tumultuous year--and its significance for today's left. There will be wine, cheese, and schmoozing after the talk. All Ages Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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IMAterial
2008-05-01 16:00:00
IMAterial ? the sixth annual showcase of Hunter College's MFA in Integrated Media Arts program (IMA-MFA) ? kicks off a three-day exhibit today that will highlight the body of digital and new media art, including video, interactive, installation, performance, games and web-based art, produced by students and faculty of the IMA-MFA program. The show's title?IMAterial?refers not only to the body of work produced by the Hunter College's Integrated Media Arts MFA program, but to the physical intangibility of new media and digital work; the challenge of interdisciplinary and new media artists to make their artistic and political work both relevant and of substance; and, finally, to the underlying spirit that drives the artistic production and practice of the students and faculty in the IMA-MFA program. Continues through the weekend. All Ages. Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit

DJ Who? - the Remix for the Orchestra
2008-05-01 16:00:00
"Conductor Jeffrey Milarsky leads the Juilliard Orchestra in the School?s annual evening of new compositions by Juilliard student composers tonight. On the program is Jakub Ciupi?ski?s D.J. Guillaume, based on the art of remixing, as well as Nicholas Csicsko?s Upon the King, Michael Gilbertson?s Vigil, Reinaldo Moya?s Aurora Australis, and Armand Ranjbaran?s Flashpoint.  Young composers, the Juilliard Orchestra, and five new works ? this is the remix." Grab tickets from the Juilliard Box Office, located at 60 Lincoln Center Plaza. Box Office from 11 AM ? 6 PM.  The Juilliard Box Office is accessible by elevator, escalator, or stairs located on W. 65th Street near Amsterdam Avenue. All Ages Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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Cheeky Bastard Artist Showcase
2008-05-01 16:00:00
Those Cheeky Bastard guys are taking a break from their usual hipster-electro-ladden format this evening for a new artist showcase featuring Enon, Men, Children and Women, & Blonde Acid Cult. DJ's round out there night and there's an open bar to kick it of... 21+ Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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Blocbabie$
2008-05-01 16:00:00
A new weekly jammer from from the dormant 1900s crew kicks off tonight at the revamped Midway space. Ninja Tune's Blockhead and electro crooner Baby Dayliner take on DJ duties all night long dropping whatever they feel like (aka Soul, Breakbeats, 90s Hip Hop, Disco, New Wave ect.) $5 beer and whisky shot specials all night. 21+ Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit

Justin, Justin, Justin
2008-05-01 16:00:00
"Justin Van Der Volgen, the former multi-instrumentalist and sound maestro for !!! and Outhud; Justin Miller, 205 Tuesdays resident and DFA representative; and Justin Carter, Nublu affiliate, man behind the scenes at APT, and Beach Party resident; put their hands together to become one Voltron-like conglomeration of Justins tonight in the basement. We think you?ll put your hands together too." 21+ Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit

Hipster Mortgages
2008-04-30 16:00:00
Home Buying for Hipster s turns it focus on yet another scary topic tonight...mortgages! Yikes! Have a drink or two and try to relax, then meet with Rob Slifer of Professional Advantage Financial Group to talk money and Eve Levine of Corcoran to talk property. Don't drink too many though 'cause you will definitely need to save all of your spare dollars for that mortgage. Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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We No Joke
2008-04-30 16:00:00
Calling all graffiti heads and art-lovers alike! S.Y.L.A. Projects proudly presents the We No Joke Art Show tonigh. This is a group-exhibition featuring new works by NINE, THEN, and FARO, three local street artists from NY and dirty JERZ. HD Gallery will be filming the event for their Art-Battles documentaries, which means live painting from 9-10pm! And if that wasn?t enough, there will be free Vodka and Red Bull available from 6-8pm. What better way to spend your Wednesday night!!?? 21+ Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit

Know-It-All Show and Geography Bee
2008-04-30 16:00:00
"The comedic genius of Genius Jen Dziura (she is actually a Mensa member) will be on display Wednesday evening." The Mind Games series of events Wednesday's at The Chelsea Market will include: a Vocabulary Tournament, Know-it-All Show , Math Attack, Spelling Bee and Team Trivia. This week check out the Know-It-All Show and Geography Bee. Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
More About: Performing Arts

InterMix and Mingle
2008-04-30 16:00:00
Disregard the flyer madness on this one and feast your eyeballs on quite a prize... an early evening open bar with rooftop access. Considering my day ends at dinner (or at least after happy hour) this is a nice treat for you working folks. InternMix is a "night of networking and fun" for "every industry" which pretty much means just get drunk and disregard the business bits. DJs Emagine, KL, Rev McFly, and Selector Science keep the beats. 21+ Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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The Fine and Dandy Show
2008-04-30 16:00:00
"The rapid-fire entertainment of The Fine and Dandy Show prevails again at Under St. Marks Theater, presenting ten minute sets of sketch and stand-up comedy, folk and rock music, readings, abstract poetry presentations, modern dance, theater, and performance art. A one-stop-shop for all of the different performance flavors happening in New York City, The Fine and Dandy Show is guaranteed to shock, amuse and entertain without a shred of self-indulgence or self-congratulation." Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit

Subphonik Wednesdays at Rose
2008-04-30 16:00:00
Subphonik Music takes over Rose Wednesday nights and brings you live hip hop, soul, jazz and, plus they always throw a little freestyle jam session in there for good measure. Tonight the Beat Battle winner receives a free class at Dubspot! 21+ Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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The Proper Sessions
2008-04-30 16:00:00
"Yesterday Grand Theft Auto 4 was released. Did you reserve your copy No? Well then come to Porch for Grand Techno Party. After all this is the real Liberty city and you can roam freely all over our dancefloor, bar & garden. We'll hotwire your brain with the latest minimal house and techno till 4am. You can drink a bit and watch your screen get all wobbly. You can even hook-up just like in the game only for real and without 3D graphics." Featuring Gia, Los, and Vigt. 21+ Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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CROOKED DISCO w/ Alexander technique, Claire Huxtable and Old Money + Open
2008-04-26 16:00:00
Crooked Disco is back again this month with a full roster of blazin' talent, free booze, and clothing giveaways. Tonights I am crazy excited to bring Alexander Technique to the decks. Founding member of DJs Are Not Rockstars, along with Princess Superstar, Alexander has helped define NYC Electro. Alexander's unique sound combines the pulsating bass and distorted sound of electro with tribal, pounding rhythms of classic New York House and Booty influences from Chicago. The energy that comes out is wild, and not to be missed. Next up we've got DLake and Symbol are Claire Huxtable bringing that new club sh!t direct from Baltimore. One part MC and one part DJ, Claire Huxtable are a non-stop tornado of club bangers. Classic house, electro, baltimore, booty... if it gets you movin' then their on it. Expect big things from these two in 2008. And taking on live duties are Attorney St's own Old Money , the MC duo that's been burnin' up the blogosphere as of late. No standard issue hi...
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2nd Annual NYC Grows Festival
2008-04-26 16:00:00
The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation teams up with the National Gardening Association to host NYC GROWS Garden Festival The event will offer a wide variety of family-friendly free activities and practical garden demonstrations. Main tent activities will begin at 10 a.m., with a new activity every half hour." Click here for full schedule and details. All Ages. Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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5th Annual Brooklyn Peace Fair
2008-04-26 16:00:00
Over 100 community organizations come together today to spread love (it's the Brooklyn way) and peace through music, art, poetry, dance, film, spoken word, and hip hop. All day there will be discussions, workshops, and performances from the likes of Abiodun (Last Poets), Aja Monet (Def Poet), Dragons of Zynth and more. Check the site for full details. All Ages. Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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Introduction to Circuit Bending
2008-04-26 16:00:00
In Clifford Bret's "introduction to circuit bending course, participants will learn the basics of circuit bending. Organizational skills and soldering will be demonstrated. Other skills to be developed include pin pointing bends and taking an ordinary keyboard and making it into an opto theremin. Using variations of the "starmate" style keyboard, participants will be urged to explore with photo-resistors and alligator clips to find unique possibilities. After the fun of exploring these versatile keyboards, participants will stabilize and optimize their creation by heat shrinking the connections." Part of this weekends Bent Festival Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit
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