Things to do in the city are endless. So it is a bit surprising when I find myself doing the same crap over and over. This week I am going to take my own advice and be adventurous by trying out some of these events.
Sometimes we all need a little intellectual stimulation and what better than a reading presented by Harper’s Magazine at the Housing Works Bookstore Café. Tonight, Harper’s will host “Death: a literary celebration of the bitter end,” a reading featuring selections from the magazine and work by contributors Joseph O’Neill, Diane Williams, and Elif Batuman. With the imminent decline of print media, it might be a good idea to attend these print related events while they still exist. Event starts at 7:00pm.
Another pretty unique event going on this week is hosted by EPIC WIN, the nerdiest burlesque show in town. Friday and Saturday, they will be re-interpreting the classic blockbuster film “GHOSTBUSTERS!,” at The Tank. I volunteer at The Tank, a non-profit art space that supports artists through the means of space and it is a great place to catch off the beaten path shows. They also have refreshments including cheap beer, which you can drink during shows. I mean, how can you beat that? But check out this show this weekend because I can’t imagine what it means to combine Ghostbusters & burlesque but I’m sure it will be entertaining. Think, sexy Halloween. Click here for Presale tickets.
BAMcinemaFEST, also just started and if you love indie film this is a great film festival to take advantage of. It features new films from some of the brightest up-and-coming talents plus cool events. Definitely take advantage of the outdoor screening of SXSW Jury Award winner Tiny Furniture, this Sunday. Also if you are already in the hood to watch a film, Bamcafe is hosting Comedy Night, Friday night at 9:30pm. They will feature a hilarious showcase of local and national comic talents including Sean Patton, Ali wong, and Snakes.Part of BAMcafé Live.
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Finally it looks like summer is here and it couldn’t have come a moment sooner. If you are around for the long holiday weekend, while the rest of the city exits in droves, check out some of these hot happenings in town.
A good indication that summer is approaching by my time clock is when the Rooftop Film series starts. So far they have had an amazing line up and this week it only gets better. Tomorrow night Etienne!, a quirky movie about a man and his hamster premieres at Brooklyn Technical High school, which just happens to be in my new hood of Fort Greene. Doors open at 8pm with live music by Natureboy. Friday and Saturday, they will be featuring a series of short films, both of which look great. Not to mention, the after party that will have FREE radeberger pilsner at Fontana’s in the Lower East side.
If you feel like getting a little adventurous and in need of some water action, Good Peoples is throwing an all vinyl disco party on a boat! This monthly boat party takes place Friday, May 28th and can only accommodate 100 people, so get your tickets before they’re gone. Music will be provided by Lloydski and Vin Sol, both great DJ’s who promise a great show featuring some good oldies. Meet at Clipper City, Pier 17 at 9:30 and sets sail at 10. Tickets are $18 and available here.
Last but not least, one of my favorite spots in the summer is the Brooklyn Yard. If you are fortunate enough to have Monday off, come join the party with DJ’s, outdoor views of the heavenly Gowanus canal, food carts, booze, and lots of dancing.
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Where: teneleven, 171 Avenue C (btw. 10th and 11th Streets), East Village, NYC
When: Saturday, April 17, 8pm (peformances start at 9pm)
Description:
The extravagance of 1770 rococo Paris meets the eclecticism of 2010 underground New York nightlife.
Think Amadeus, Marie Antoinette, the Marquis de Sade, etc… but with a thoroughly modern twist.
This 7th installment of the Party will feature burlesque, fire-dancing, sword play, feats of endurance, magic, juggling, spectacles, vocal cartooning, live art, and live techno baroque rock music.
Powdered wigs, powdered faces, candelabras, masques, and big hair will all abound at the most baroque ball since the guillotine came down!
Check out pictures of previous parties:
By Gabi Porter, of Metromix:
http://newyork.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/essay_photo_gallery/return-of-rococo-a/1609240/content
By Lucas Jackson, of Reuters:
http://in.reuters.com/article/RCOMIN_ENT/idINRTXDEM8
By Miss Maro, of the Village Voice:
http://www.villagevoice.com/slideshow/view/240565
By Ben Deibert:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bjames/sets/72157613218215913/
Featured Performances by:
Katy Antoinette - Juggling (www.myspace.com/katysandomenico)
Miss Em - Burlesque
Honor Amongst Thieves – Swords, Fire, Bed of Nails, and More! (www.HATsideshow.com)
Anna Jacobson – Fire and poi dancing (www.anna.jacobson.net)
Kat Mandu- Burlesque (www.myspace.com/kat_mandu22)
Pandora - Burlesque (www.myspace.com/pandoraburlyq)
Paula K - Burlesque/Performance Art (www.paulakohatsu.wordpress.com)
R. J. Williams - Mentalist (www.middletonowhere.com)
Zero Boy – Vocal Cartooning (www.zeroboy.com)
Snazz Mammoth - Electronic Baroque Cello Rock and Live Art (www.myspace.com/snazzmammoth)
Colorform - Music and Live Art (www.virb.com/colorform)
…and More!
10$ is the Cover. 5$ with Costume. Masks will be available.
BEST COSTUME wins a Prize!
Costumes encouraged, but certainly not required!
For More Information:
www.returnofrococo.com
aardvark2000@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/snazzmammoth
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Dance on the Pier @ Pier 54
Dictionary.com’s fourth definition of “Pride” states: pleasure or satisfaction taken in something done by or belonging to oneself or believed to reflect credit upon oneself. That is precisely how I feel. After the horrific text message incident to my mom, I realized I’m finally comfortable enough with myself to admit openly and proudly that I am a gay man. This has been such an incredible journey and I am so thankful that I reached this part of my life when Marriage Equality is such a hot topic as well as during the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. As per usual, anytime something this momentous happens in my life, I like to celebrate and go all out! Well, I didn’t have to look very far because this month is simply jammed packed with events of all shapes and sizes!
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Big Apple Barbecue Block Party
This past weekend was the seventh annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party in Madison Square Park. I thought this was a perfect opportunity to try BBQ offerings from some of the places on my NYC “to try” checklist along with some of the best BBQ from other places throughout the US. There were even two vendors there from my home state of Alabama, Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q and Jim ‘n Nick’s Bar-B-Q.
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So, what are you waiting for? Text your drinking pals, IM your coworkers, Tweet to your followers and change your Facebook status because the drinks are on the house!
Visit ClickLinksForFreeDrinks.com and help us give away 10,000 hours of free open bars by December 31, 2009.
Hudson Terrace
621 W. 46th Street between 11th &12th Ave
New York, NY 10036
212.315.9400
www.hudsonterracenyc.com
SideBAR
118 East 15th Street at Irving
New York, New York 10003
212.677.2900
Vintage Irving
118A East 15th Street at Irving
New York, New York 10003
212.677.6300
Village Pourhouse
64 Third Avenue Corner of 11th street
New York, NY 10003
212.979.2337
www.pourhousenyc.com
Village Pourhouse, Upper West
982-988 Amsterdam Avenue (btwn 108th and 109th Streets)
New York, New York 10025
212.979.2337
http://www.pourhousenyc.com
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I recently received notice of a number of interesting events coming up this week that I wanted to share with you all. They are all free or fairly affordable ($15 is the most expensive). I thought they might be of interest to people wanting to be progressive and/or expand their horizons with free and open events based on community building, sustainability and innovation in open-source software that you should enjoy. If you have any tips of upcoming events send them to tip@neighborbeeblog.com.
First off check out this link for information of the free Ignite IV Film Festival celebrating Internet Week and some related talks that seems to be a preview of content for a Web 2.0 Conference coming in the Fall (November 16 to 19th). This event was put on by Radar O’Reilly, check out this link for other coming events put on by this group.
This event is tonight (June 1st, 2009) running from 7 PM to 11 PM with the folowing breakout of schedule:
If you’re not familiar with Ignite you can check out some videos from the Ignite Show.
Here is a rough schedule for how the night will go:
- 7:00- 8:00PM Cocktail hour
- 8:00- 8:30PM Audience judges Ignite Film Festival Competition via SMS voting.
- 8:30PM- 9:30PM Ignite Talks
- 9:45- 10:45PM Cocktail hour
- 11PM Bar closes
Ignite is free and open to the public.
Location: New World Stages, 340 West 50th St., New York City, NY 10019 ()
