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Shells - InFamous @ Joe's Pub

Here is an enteraining show that has been describe as "a hilarious, fresh look at the New York dating scene" Should uproariously funny as well as a flipping good time!

Summery: After the infamous meltdown at her Valentine’s Day show (Shells Makes Love LIVE!) Shells Hoffman, the famed J.P. Morgan analyst-come-cabaret sensation, triumphantly returns to Joe’s Pub for a summertime engagement (three evenings, three different shows). Hopping from hilarious original songs to tales of the “rough” life, Shells weaves the story of a Manhattan gal getting over her first love, Scott. Armed with a glass of Shiraz and a penchant for drunk-dialing the one person she should not, Shells demonstrates that the fabulous Sex And The City life she thinks she is living and the life she actually leads are two very different things. Hilarious, pathetic and ultimately quite poignant, Shells will leave us all cringing and saying, "I know her," or worse, "I am her!" Described as the intersection of Flight of the Conchords and Kiki & Herb.

@ Joe's Pub
Location: 425 Lafayette Street(map)
Starts: 9:30 PM
Cost: $15

Oldie But Goodie at BB King's

Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men are a desiccated version of their former selves—they're one man down, the edges of their vocals have been sandpapered away, and their last album was a covers record. But Wanya still blows, and their catalog is bulletproof. Pretty soon, nostalgia will catch up to them, instead of the other way around, so dust off your letterman jackets and catch feelings.

@ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
237 W 42nd St. (Map)

Time : 8pm
Price : $37.50-$40

Free Show at the World Financial Center!

Christian Fennesz & Ryuichi Sakamoto

The choice of Christian Fennesz and Ryuichi Sakamoto as part of a summer concert series is bizarre and unlikely enough to be exciting: two cool, cerebral composers playing to the after-work crowd on the Ides of July in the glassed-in confines of the World Financial Center’s Winter Garden. Cendre, the duo’s 2007 album, saw the sometime soundtrack (and high-end ringtone) purveyor Sakamoto at the piano, playing faintly atmospheric tonal patterns while Fennesz, an Austrian laptop maverick, filled in the gaps; expect both dudes to look extremely serious and stationary live. It’ll be minimal enough to require some work on your part, but you’re probably getting summer Fridays off anyway by now, right?

@ World Financial Center, Winter Garden
220 Vesey
New York, NY (Map)

9:00pm

Ratatat Ratatat Tat

Ratatat CD Release Party
Come celebrate the release of the new Ratatat CD at the Robot Rock Party, featuring a performance from Neon Coyote, music from special guest DJ, Dances With White Girls, and host the Glitter Kids.
@ Le Royale – 21 7th Avenue South (map)
Doors open at 10 pm – Free with RSVP HERE

Brazilian Girls - Outdoors

Brazilian Girls
Come to a kickass outdoor performance of world music today, starring Brooklyn-based pop trio, Brazilian Girls, along with Ticklah and Argentine group Miranda! Go to this performance right now.
@ Prospect Park Bandshell – Prospect Park West & 9th Street (map)
Start: 7:00 pm Friday, July 11th

Awesome Play

Twelve Ophelias
Picking up where Hamlet left off, this play focuses on Ophelia, who re-emerges from her suicidal drowning and attempts to overcome her past, as well as reshape her identity. Other modifications include the transformation of Gertrude into a brothel madame and Hamlet into a character known as “Rude Boy.” Come see this great original play that is only made better by the live performance of the soundtrack by Bluegrass group, the Jones Street Boys.
@ McCarren Park Pool – Lorimer Street and Bayard Street (MAP)

Dance Your Ass Off

The House Dance International
Come to the opening day of the 3 day House Dance International, in which dancers and enthusiasts come from around the world gather to view film screenings, watch showcases, participate in workshops, witness great competitions, listen to awesome music, and of course party.
@ 2498 Frederick Douglass Boulevard (map)
Time: 1:00pm – 1:00 am Thursday, July 10th

Awesome Performance...

The Hip Hop Festival is Back
Come see Revive Da Live with Chris Dave and Friends at the 4th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. Other special guests include Bilal, Smif & Wessun, LadyBug Mecca, Chip Fu, Akrobatik, Raydar, and many more…
@ Brooklyn Masonic Temple (map)
Start: 8:00 pm Thursday, July 10th

Awesome Outdoor Tunes...

Chuck Brown
Come to Damrosch Park tonight to dance to the music of Chuck Brown, the founder of go-go, a high-energy Washington D.C. party music style started decades ago. Make the night even better and come early to get a free dance lesson with choreographer Lorenzo Evans.
@Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts – 70 Lincoln Center Plaza (map)
Start: 7:30 pm Wednesday, July 9th

Dave Chapelle is Back?

Chappelle Performance
Come watch Dave Chappelle perform for a fund raiser for Kevin Powell, a democrat running for Brooklyn’s 10th congressional district, as a part of the movement to laugh George Bush out of office and elect new leaders.
@ Eugene – 33 W. 24 Street (map)
Start: 7:00pm Wednesday, July 9th

Great Comedy...

Gelmania
Come to comic Brett Gelman’s weekly show Gelmania, in which he and various special guests including stars of the stage and screen perform to put on a great performance through music, props, and spoken word. Admission is $5
@Rififi (map)
Start: 8:00pm Wednesday, July 9th

Amazing Comedy

The Morrison Motel
In his monthly stand-up comedy showcase, John Morrison presents a number of great comedians including Lee Camp, Mike Drucker, Dan Cartwright, Liam McEneaney, and Tom Shillue.
@Cornelia Street Café- 29 Cornelia Street MAP
Tuesday, July 8th

Awesome Show...

The Coast and Many More
Tonight come see The Coast, known for their hooky melodies and unique sound, accompanied by Norwegian band Sissy Wish and The Fresh Air Kids.
Time: 7:30 pm Sunday, July 6th
Location: Union Hall – 702 Union Street at 5th Avenue

Pool Party and Some Music

POOL PARTY!
Come to another one of JellyNYC’s awesome pool parties, this one lasting all day and featuring musical act Ronnie Spector, as well as The Rabbit Factory Soul Revue.
Location: McCarren Park
When: 2:00pm till dusk Sunday, July 6

Awesome Jazz at a Great Venue

Summergarden
Come to the opening of Summergarden at MoMA, in which Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Juilliard School team up to bring amazing performers to the stage. This Sunday watch violinist Billy Bang’s jazz sextet and alto/tenor saxophonist Ted Nash’s quartet in the Philip Johnson designed sculpture garden.
When: 8:00 pm Sunday, July 6th
Where: Museum of Modern Art – 11 West 53rd Street

Incredible Performance

Die Soldaten
See the premiere of German composer Bernd Alois Zimmermann’s opera, Die Soldaten. The work will take place on 12 stages surrounding the audience, with 16 singing roles, projectors, and the 110 piece Bochumer Symphonkier. Originally this production could not be seen as intended by Zimmermann, however, tonight you can finally see it the way it was originally designed 50 years ago.
When: 8:00 pm Saturday, July 5th
Where: Park Avenue Armory – 643 Park Ave

Kickass Party

Shanghai Vice
In honor of 1920’s and 30’s Shanghai, once called the “Paris of Asia,” the Dances of Vice will be hosting an awesome party tonight, featuring performances by musicians Grandpa Mussleman and his Syncopators, Shien Lee and Lucan Lanther, tap dancing duo Jen Zak and Rhea van Liew, and belly dancer JenViva.
Time: 9:00 pm Saturday, July 5th
Location: Montauk Club – 25 8th Avenue in Park Slope

Amazing DJ Hosts Kickass Party

Armin van Buuren
Get to McCarren pool to see DJ Mag’s #1 DJ in the World Armin van Buuren perform tonight. Having debuted last year at the same venue and to a crowd of over 3,000, Made Events is proud to bring Armin back following the completion of his most recent album, Imagine.
Date: Saturday, July 5th
Location: McCarren Pool

The Place to Be on the 4th

Sonic Youth
Upon emerging onto the music scene in the early 80’s, Sonic Youth changed beliefs on what the guitar could do, produced some incredible albums, and developed an enormous following. Come see them today as the Feelies reunite to open for them. The concert is free but you must reserve tickets or sign up to be added to the on-call list.
Time: Show starts at 3:30pm Friday, July 4th
Location: Battery Park

Hysterical Performance...

Showgirls Reading
Come to the Upright Citizens Brigade to witness comedians reenact scenes, read script stage directions, and possibly strip. In addition, Joe Eszterhas, the writer of multiple hit films including showgirls will be interviewed by assistant professor of film and gender studies, Jackie Flynn Clarke.
When: Thursday, July 3rd
Where: The Upright Citizens Brigade

Cool Party w/ Proceeds to Obama

Red, White, and Green
Tonight, Move Forward Music presents this awesome hip-hop party to kick-off Independence Day weekend, with part of the proceeds from all live performances going to the Barack Obama campaign. Featured in the show are Def Squad rapper, Keith Murray, James Watts, and many more, in addition, the entire show will be hosted by DJ Peter Rosenberg from Hot 97.
Where: The Knitting Factory
Time: 8:00 pm Thursday, July 3rd

Music That Makes You Move

The Glass House
Come to this “Latin Soul Thing,” at the Glass Lounge, in which DJ Alex Romero, DJ Amoroso, and DJ Phil D of Jellybean Soul team up to bring you great music from 6pm till 10pm, followed immediately by a second show on the outside patio that will last until 4am. Come experience some of this great music that ranges from Latin Soul to Breakbeats.
Time: 10:00 pm Thursday, July 3rd
Location: Glass Lounge – 26th Street and 10th Avenue

Great Solo Show...

See Nat Baldwin Live
Once the student of both Anthony Braxton and Alvin Lucier, contrabassist Nat Baldwin will be teaming up tonight with Charlie Looker and Angel Deradoorian for what promises to be an incredible eclectic solo showcase.
Location: Issue Project Room – 232 3rd Street in Brooklyn
Time: 8:00 pm Thursday, July 3rd

Huge Concert Lineup...

Awesome Collection of Artists at the Canal Room
Jay Nash has returned home to perform at the Canal Room alongside a number of other talented artists, including, Chris Seefried, Joe Purdy, Garrison Starr, and Meiko. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity.
Where: Canal Room – 285 W. Broadway
When: 7:30 Wednesday, June 2nd

Incredible Concert.

See Randy Bachman Live!
Come watch a great performance from the former lead guitarist and songwriter of both The Guess Who and Barchman-Turner Overdrive, Randy Bachman, opened by the Race Odyssey Band and featuring the Full Band Rock Show.
Time: 7:30 pm Tuesday, July 1
Where: B.B. King Blues Club and Grill

He's Back!

The Return of Kode9
Come see Kode9, as he returns to NYC for the Winter Garden’s first dance party, joined by hosts Dave Q and MC Juakali with visual stimulation provided by Forward Motion Theater.
Time: 9:00 pm Tuesday, July 1
Location: World Financial Center Winter Garden – 220 Vesey Street

Like World Music?

The Rendezvous
Come enjoy a 6:00 pm happy hour followed by the Rendezvous, a great monthly series of awesome live music.
Where: Shrine World Music Venue – 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, 7th Ave between 133rd and 134th Streets.
Time: 7:00 pm Monday, June 30

Like RENT?

Adam Pascal
Come watch as the original star of the enormously successful Broadway show Rent sings his favorite Broadway show tunes.
Location: Feinstein's at Loews Regency Hotel - 540 Park Ave
Time: 8:00 pm Sunday, June 29th

Mos Def is the Man

JVC Jazz Festival
Since 1972, when the JVC Jazz Festival first began as the Newport Jazz Festival New York, it has become one of the most prestigious music festivals in the world. Tonight come see the Mos Def Big Band, featuring Mos Def, Chris Dave, Gil Scott-Heron and many more…
Location: Carnegie Hall
Time: 8:00 pm Saturday, June 28

Crooklyn Dodgers are Back...

Celebrate Brooklyn: Crooklyn Dodgers Reunited
Come to Prospect Park to witness performances from such artists as Jeru the Damaja, Chubb Rock, Masta Ace, and other local rappers, as well as reunions from both O.C. and the Crooklyn Dodgers.
When: 7:00 pm Saturday, June 28
Where: Prospect Park Bandshell – Bklyn ‘F’ Train to 7th Ave.

Awesome Concert...

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
A band from Rochester known for playing an eclectic blend of roots reggae, dub, and afrobeat, G.P.G.D.S. is going on tour again, planning to play more than 35 shows across the country this summer. Come check them out tonight.
When: 10:30 pm Friday, June 27
Where: Sullivan Hall

Awesome Short Films...

Surreal Shorts
Come to this awesome event tonight, where you can hear live music outdoors followed by a series of amazing short films, as well as a performance by pianist Bruce Levingston inspired by MOMA’s Dali: Painting and Film exhibition.
Time: 8:00 pm Friday, June 27th
Location: Open Road Rooftop – 350 Grand Street

Devo is Back

See Devo Tonight!
Devo will be playing outdoors tonight, accompanied by the Tom Tom Club and torch-bearer Dan Deacon. Come to this awesome event and experience the 80's again by clicking here to purchase tickets.
Location: McCarren Park
Time: 6:00 pm Thursday, June 26

Big Party

Noel Ashman Birthday Party
Hosted by Chris Noth and Michael Strahan, this will be an awesome party that you don’t want to miss, featuring a number of special performances including Chuck D of Public Enemy and Randy Jones of the Village People.
When: 10:00 pm Thursday, June 26th
Location: The Plumm – 246 West 14th Street

Awesome Concert

Raul Midon
Blind from birth, this New York based vocalist/guitarist brings an original syncopated, flamenco and jazz infused virtuosic approach to his steel-stringed acoustic and vocal delivery. Don’t miss out on an amazing free performance.
Location: Madison Square Garden Park – 23rd-26th Streets & Madison Ave.
Time: 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 25
FREE

Awesome BBQ

Finger on the Pulse Presents: Studio BBQ
Be sure to stop by this awesome BBQ after work for some great food and a little bit of sunset disco. The prices is just $4 a plate to get amazing food from chefs such as, Avery Wittkamp (Pastry Cehf at Marlow & Sons), Gabe McMackin (formerly at Stone Barns at Blue Hill,) Lesley Stockton (Executive Chef of Dram Shop), and Heather Meldrom (formerly at Craftsteak NYC). Not to mention amazing musical artists including, David Bruno & Harvard Bass. Do not miss this!
Time: 7:00-10:00 pm Wednesday, June 25
Location: Studio B Rooftop – 259 Banker St.

Great Show...

Heloise & the Savoir Faire with Francis and the Lights
Heloise & the Savoir Faire are as serious about flashy spectacle as they are about disco bass lines. The band's amazing live show includes two full-time dancers, costume changes, and swooping vocals layered in an unabashed sensuality. Come see them tonight...
Location: Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St
Time: Wednesday June 25 (8pm)

FREE TICKETS!

Ticket Giveaway to see Devo!
Win a pair of tickets to see Devo play with the Tom Tom Club and Dan Deacon at McCarren Park Pool. To enter email WhatsupNYC@gmail.com and we'll get back to you if you've won. But don’t worry, if your not lucky enough to get this amazing prize, you can still come to this awesome event by clicking here to purchase tickets.
Location: McCarren Park
Time: 6:00 pm Thursday, June 26

Great Jazz!

JVC Jazz Festival Presents Chris Botti
One of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the world, the JVC Jazz Festival New York is a two-week jazz celebration that fills New York City's premiere concert halls, intimate clubs, parks, schools and museums with some of the best musicians in the world. Tonight they present Chris Botti at Carnegie Hall and Bad Plus 1 featuring Kurt Rosenwinkel at The Concert Hall at the New York Society for Ethical Culture…
Time: Both performances start at 8:00 pm Tuesday, June 24
Locations: Carnegie Hall and The Concert Hall at The New York Society for Ethical Culture

Great Peformance...

Gilberto Gil
Come see the legendary baritone Gilberto Gil, a musician once imprisoned by the Brazilian government and later forced to live in exile, who has since become Brazil’s Minister of Culture, while continuing to create great music peppered with bits of punk, blues, and reggae.
Time: Tuesday June 24 (8pm)
Location: Nokia Theatre, 1515 Broadway

Blondie is Back!

Blondie: Parallel Lines Anniversary Tour
Traversing the then-emerging boundaries between punk, new wave, and pop, Blondie's Parallel Lines was more than just a '70s landmark — its pristine production, buried vocals, and simple song structures pretty much defined the entire following decade. In honor of their 30th anniversary, Blondie fashion their set list around the record, trotting out nearly all of its classic cuts.
When: Sunday June 22 (8pm)
Location: Nokia Theatre, 1515 Broadway

Awesome Performance

Celebrate Brooklyn presents Salif Keita w/Haale

Salif Keita was born an outcast — an albino often shunned by family and country alike. More than 55 years later, both have realized the error of their ways. Keita's difficult past is evident in the timbre of what is now recognized as one of Mali's golden voices, whose songs draw upon the histories of his homeland's griots. Keita's legendary live performances are celebratory affairs that combine both traditional and contemporary instruments to illustrious ends, so don’t miss out.
When: Sunday June 22 6PM
Location: Prospect Park Bandshell, Prospect Park W & 9th St

Excellent Play...

Jesus Hopped the A Train

The LAByrinth Theater Company presents a one-night performance of Stephen Adly Guirgis' breakout play Jesus Hopped the A Train, with the original cast and direction by LAByrinth's Co-Artistic Director Philip Seymour Hoffman. Do not miss this.
Date: Sunday June 22 (7pm)
Location: Town Hall, 123 W 43rd St

A Performance for the Times...

Shells - InFamous @ Joe's Pub

Here is an enteraining show that has been describe as "a hilarious, fresh look at the New York dating scene" Should uproariously funny as well as a flipping good time!

Summery: After the infamous meltdown at her Valentine’s Day show (Shells Makes Love LIVE!) Shells Hoffman, the famed J.P. Morgan analyst-come-cabaret sensation, triumphantly returns to Joe’s Pub for a summertime engagement (three evenings, three different shows). Hopping from hilarious original songs to tales of the “rough” life, Shells weaves the story of a Manhattan gal getting over her first love, Scott. Armed with a glass of Shiraz and a penchant for drunk-dialing the one person she should not, Shells demonstrates that the fabulous Sex And The City life she thinks she is living and the life she actually leads are two very different things. Hilarious, pathetic and ultimately quite poignant, Shells will leave us all cringing and saying, "I know her," or worse, "I am her!" Described as the intersection of Flight of the Conchords and Kiki & Herb.

@ Joe's Pub
Location: 425 Lafayette Street(map)
Starts: 9:30 PM
Cost: $15

Awesome Music Festival...

Make Music NYC: URB Alt Festival: Tribute to Sun-RA

Come to the third annual URB ALT Festival, a 7 hour outdoor concert event with an amazing assortment of multi-cultural music and various film artists. The festival, which lasts three days, celebrates the legacy of Sun Ra as fused through the musical and visual creativity of internationally recognized and underground artists.
Time: 12-7pm Saturday, June 21
Location: Harlem Stage Gatehouse Terrace – 150 Convent Ave., Harlem
FREE!

Great Music...

Green Velvet
Green Velvet a.k.a. Curtis Jones, will be presenting a number of funky new tracks at this great performance, featuring a number of guest appearances, along with Detroit’s Juan Atkins and NYC’s Tim Sweeney.
When: Saturday June 21 10PM
Where: Studio B 259 W. Banker Street

Great Concert...

Brooklyn Conservatory Chorale: Nelly Vuksic
The Brooklyn Conservatory Chorale will be presenting “Of Sorrows and Laughter” at the Conservatory Concert Hall. Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors at the Conservatory, which you can purchase tickets for by calling 718-622-3300; tickets will also be available at the door.
Time: 8:00 PM Friday, June 20th
Location: Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music – 58th and 7th Ave

More Great Films...

All is Fair: Romantic Short Films

Come watch a series of short films about improbable romance and the search for love in illogical places along with live music from alt-country and blues trio Deer Trick.
When: Friday, June 20th
Where: Open Road Rooftop – 350 Grand Street

Comedy in the Park!

"COMEDY CENTRAL PARK" IS BACK!
Comedy Central is bringing back this great event after its amazing success last year, temporarily transforming New York City’s Central Park into an evening of comedy and music with headlining comedians Stephen Lynch and Mike Birbiglia, along with other free stand-up acts such as Julian McCullough performing live from Central Park’s Summer Stage.
When: 8:00 pm Friday, June 20
Location: Central Park Summer Stage

Fun Performance

Summer Solstice
Come see The Summer Solstice Concert, a fun-filled, intergenerational and multi-genre musical recital, featuring the Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory's Jazz and Gospel Choir, Prospect Hill Senior Choir and various soloists, under the direction of Renée Manning and Earl McIntyre.
Start: 8:00 PM Saturday, June 21st
Location: Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music – 58th and 7th Ave

See A'Tris Live!

A’Tris Show

The alt-rock sound coming out of Boston (in the fine state of Massachusetts, in the fine country of the United States of America) has a name: a’tris. The group draws upon a myriad of influences to create a noise that moves crowds to their feet. The front man/singer/keyboardist/tunesmith hails from Charlottesville, Virginia. He goes by the name Mason Taylor.
Since relocating to Boston, Taylor has teamed up with several talented musicians, engineers, sonic manipulators, sound wave amplifiers, and assorted players of various instruments. They all have stories to tell. The best way to understand these stories is to come to a show. After listening to the show, you should approach the band member slowly and ask him questions. Buy him a beer. Do not make sudden movements, the musicians tend to be skittish.
When: 8:00PM 7/19/2008
Where: New York, NY, US Connelly's Klub 45
$10

Great Event

A More Perfect Union Summer Concert and Silent Auction

A More Perfect Union is having a special event to raise money to support our work with women at risk. The event will feature a concert by local musician, Jon Christopher, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, a silent auction and other amazing surprises. It will be a marvelous evening of food, drinks and music.
Location: 121 West 45th Street, NYC
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday, June 19
Click HERE to learn more...

Great Music

THE PUPPINI SISTERS

Don't miss the Puppini Sisters perform at BB King's Blues Club & Grill tonight.
When: Doors open at 6:00 PM and show starts at 8:00 PM, June 17
Where: BB King's Blues Club & Grill - 237 West 42nd Street

New Music

RE:UP and Fool's Gold present Kid Cudi w/ Tim William & the Arcade Stars

Fool's Gold continues its winning streak, adding smoove BK (via Cleveland) and rapper Kid Cudi to a stable of artists that includes A-Trak and Kid Sister. Already garnering buzz, as well as the royal remix treatment, Fool's latest Kid is known for spitting rhymes you can relate to and dropping beats that start parties. Don't miss out.
Start: Tuesday June 17 (8:30pm)
Location: Knitting Factory Tap Bar, 74 Leonard St

Cool Music

Damon and Naomi

Since the breakup of Galaxie 500 in 1991, members Damon Krukowski and Naomi Yang have released six well-received albums under the guise of Damon and Naomi, come see a great performance by them tonight...
Start: 7:30 PM Sunday, June 15
Location: Le Poisson Rouge - 158 Bleecker St

Great Music

Capelton

Come to BB King's Blues Club & Grill to see a great performance by Capelton, guest starring Jah Thunder and Kulcha Knox.
When: Doors open at 6 PM and the show starts at 8 PM Sunday, June 15
Location: BB Kings Blues Club & Grill - 237 W. 42nd Street

Watch Some Great Gospel...

Lavender Light Gospel Choir

Lavender Light Gospel Choir is dedicated to keeping alive the black gospel music tradition in an environment supportive to lesbian and gay people, with a special ministry to black lesbians and gays.
Start: 8:00 PM Saturday, June 14th
Location: Symphony Space – 2537 Broadway

In Store Performance

Reciprocal Skate Shop Series

Tonight, Reciprocal Skate Shop will be presenting the second performance in a series of in store events. They will host Rejouissance, an acoustic and baritone guitar trio, as well as the solo performance of Jon Davies. Beer will be served.
Start: 7:30 PM Friday, June 13th
Location: Reciprocal Skateshop (402 E 11th St)
FREE

Rooftop Films Screening...

Rooftop Films Panorama

This week the Rooftop Film Series hosts Making the Mission, a short-films festival accompanied live by country goths O'Death; Captured, a doc following LES activist and documentarian Clayton Patterson, with live music from A.R.E. Weapons; and Industriance, a short-film fest and panel discussion about communities in transition.
When: Thursday June 12 (8pm)

Awesome Outdoor Concert...

Summerfest 2008

J&R brings an eclectic mix of R&B, Jazz & Gospel music stars to Downtown New York for free live outdoor performances in City Hall Park, and J&R Music World. Come today and watch Kidz in the Hall, the Ellis Marsalis Quartet, and 4-time Grammy winning vocalist Regina Belle, perform for free.
When: June 12th
Where: City Hall Park and J&R Music 23 Park Row

Great Jazz...

Das Vibenbass

Das Vibenbass, a group that was nominated for Best Jazz/Experimental act in the Seattle Weekly's Best of 2006 and continues to attempt to challenge the borders of jazz as we know it, will be playing Smalls Jazz Club tonight. Don't miss out!
Start: 7:30 PM Tuesday, June 10th
Location: Smalls Jazz Club – 183 West 10th St

Great Concert...

The Young Knives w/ the Postelles, Magic Wand, and Gustaf Heden

The Oxford trio that makes up The Young Knives, has continued to create great music since their debut in ’02. Tonight they will be playing at the Mercury Lounge along with The Postelles, a four person group known for playing great wide-eyed ‘60s pop
Start: 8:00 PM Monday, June 9th
Location: Mercury Lounge, 217 E Houston St.

Cait Doyle Performance

Cait Doyle - Hot Mess in Manhattan

Doyle tries to squeeze musical lemonade from the seedy lemons of her chaos-prone life.
Start: 9:30 PM Sunday, June 8th
Location: The Duplex – 61 Christopher Street
-Performing/Visual Arts

Come Groove...

Krush Groove 2008

A Rooftop Block Party with all proceeds being donated to the New Design High School. The event features graffiti artists, MCs, DJs, rock bands, poetry, dance and dramatic performances, followed by a program of urban short films from around the world.

Start: 1:00 PM live music, 8:30 PM film screening Saturday, June 7th
Location: Open Road Rooftop – 350 Grand Street

Of A Creative Nature...

The Garden, a visceral multi-media collaboration inspired by The Palazzo Real @ New Dance Group

Come and check out the premiere of The Garden, a visceral multi-media collaboration inspired by The Palazzo Real in Caserta, Italy, at New Dance Group. A series of interrelated solos, duets, and ensemble pieces, The Garden features original music by Geoff Gersh and photography by Todd Carroll. Should be a great performance.

@ New Dance Group
Location: 305 West 38th Street (map)
Starts: 8 PM
Cost: $12

TICKET GIVEAWAY!

Lil Mama and Lloyd Performing Live!

Lil Mama and Lloyd are performing at Six Flags on June 15th, and Power 105.1 is doing a ticket giveaway for fans! Click here for more information.

Power 105.1 Power Troopers will be on site at 11am with music, giveaways, exclusive access to meet each artist and more! They would like to invite everyone to go to Six Flags and check out Lil Mama & Lloyd performing live at 3pm!

Start: Sunday June 15th – 2:00 PM Doors Open – Power 105.1 giving away movie passes, and access to meet Lil mama & Lloyd, with DJ Suss.One Providing Music! – 3:00 PM Power 105.1 host DeJa Vu starts the show off!
Location: Six Flags – Directions Available Online

New Kinast Exhibit...

David Kinast

Tonight the Winkleman Gallery will present, "the ISM," a solo exhibition by New York artist David Kinast. The gallery will consist of five new canvases that have a playful irreverence that balances their minimalist appearance from afar with a highly painterly approach upon close inspection.

Start: 6:00 PM Friday, June 6th
Location: Winkleman Gallery Suite A– 637 West 27th Street

Like Good Improv?

The 4Squares Improv

The 4Squares bring to the stage a unique brand of quick-witted, fast-paced improvisational comedy. The show stars comedians Ray Chao, Alex Domers, Jamie King, and Andy Schneeflock.

Start: 8:00 PM Thursday, June 5th
Location: The Duplex – 61 Christopher Street

Shagflation?

Sexy Time, Love in the Age of Shagflation

A group show w/ adult art stars; Susan Anderson, Michael Caines, Richard Colman, Chrissy Conant, and Franklin Evans, attempting to address the ways we undress and get down to do the nasty.

Start: 6:00 PM Thursday, June 5th
Location: Morgan Lehman Gallery – 317 10th Avenue
FREE!

A Celebration in Music and Art For Jules..

JULES VERNE: FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON @ FLORENCE GOULD HALL

Here is a staged theatrical show worth checking about Jules Verne interwoven with a chamber music concert featuring music from his time.
Check out the description:
"On Nov. 23, 1889, Nelly Bly, the young American journalist known for her undercover reporting and daring stories, paused on her record-making journey around the world to meet the aging French writer, Jules Verne, author of Around the World in Eighty Days. Her real-life voyage was meant to mirror and challenge that of Phileas Fogg, the hero of Verne's novel. Their brief encounter and Verne's own inner worlds are the subject of this theatrical concert that combines the words of Verne and Bly, French chamber music and American popular songs, and the pioneering films of Méliès to recreate the early 20th century passion for exploration and a visionary future. A multi-media voyage for the senses and a one-night only, World Premier event."

Definitely not a performance to pass if you are fan of Jule Verne!

@Florence Gould Hall
Location: 55 East 59TH St. (map)
Starts: 8 Pm
Cost: $50

Screaming Orphans...

The Screaming Orphans Play Bryant Park

The Screaming Orphans, a pop/rock band consisting of four sisters from Ireland, are an up-and-coming group who have been compared to a number of other artists, including the Cranberries.

Start: 5:00 PM Thursday, June 5th
Location: Bryant Park - Between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues
FREE!

Gallery Reception...

Publicly Personal

Come to the reception for, "Publicly Personal," an exhibition by several students from the MFA Fine Arts Department, aimed at critiquing historical and cultural legacies. The exhibition is presented by the School of Visual Arts and is curated by Richard Brooks, assistant director of student galleries.

Start: 5:00 PM Wednesday, June 4th
Location: Westside Gallery - 133/141 West 21 Street

It's Back...

THE 4TH ANNUAL O’DEBBIE AWARDS!!! @ The Bowery Poetry Club

NYC: It’s that time again! The O’Debbie Awards are nigh! On Monday, June 2nd at 10:00, The O’Debra Twins will celebrate SHOW & TELL’S 5th birthday by handing out the most retarded awards they can think of. Be red carpet ready at The Bowery Poetry Club, which is located at 308 Bowery between Houston and Bleecker. Five bucks gets you into the most glamorous event that the Lower East Side can muster!

Bazillions of downtown favorites will grace the stage to celebrate! Among the masses are Corn Mo, Gato Loco Low End, and SHOW & TELL’S house band, A Brief View of the Hudson. As always, The O’Debra Twins are your lovely hostesses!

@ Bowery Poetry Club
Location: 308 Bowery (map)
Starts: 10 PM
Cost: $5