http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Key NYC Events SMS What's Up is smart text for the wired set. SMS Text Messages NYC Events, New York City Pick events. The right message, at the right time, for the right reason. en-us 2009-12-17T00:19:00-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_live_music.php Neon Indian, Tigercity, Awesome New Republic @ Brooklyn Bowl Three killer up and coming bands, a bowling alley and Brooklyn beers on tap. Am I in heaven? I think not, just at the Brooklyn Bowl and having a killer time.. Wanna join?? Be sure to make it out! @ Brooklyn Bowl Location: 61 Wythe Ave, bklyn (map) Starts: 8 PM Cost: $8... 16499@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Live Music 2009-12-17T00:19:00-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_in_store_events.php The Insound Design Store: A Pop-Up Music Gift Gallery @ Insound Design Store Pop-Up Come and check out this gallery of well designed gifts featuring limited edition silk screen concert posters & t-shirt, books, music art and much, much much more. Perfect gifts for all your hipster friends and music lover! There will also be live Dj sets and complimentary cocktails everday from 7-10. Thursday: Small Black (DJ set) Friday: Kanine Records (DJ set) Saturday: Lovepump Records (DJ set) Sunday: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart (DJ set) Monday: DFA Records (DJ set) @Insound Design Store Pop-Up Location: 303 Grand St, Brooklyn (map) Starts: 4 PM Cost: Free... 16497@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ In Store Events 2009-12-17T00:10:59-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_performance.php The Giddy Multitude Vaudeville co. presents:Consume! A Holiday Spectacular @ WOW Cafe Theater Continuing the cabaret hijinks and variety-show shenanegans, the GMV is back at you with a show of no restraint. We're going the whole hog -- chock-a-block with burlesque, comedy, acrobatics, music and more, this performance promises a heaping helping of that holiday spirit who goes by the name of Fill-'er-up! Performing in this show will be: Busty Kitten, Evangeline Reilly, Lydia Love, Kira Kupcake, the Amazing Amy, the Sunday Crew, Sarah Gaddis, and Lady Scoutington. @ WOW Cafe Theater Location: 59-61 4th street, NYC (map) Starts: 8 PM Cost: $10... 16495@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Performance 2009-12-17T00:10:58-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_party.php Zuzuka Poderosas party with special guest Joya Bravo @ Nublu International Dance party with Zuzuka and Joya! Get ready to dance, dance, dance until the sun comes up. @Nublu Location: 62 ave C (map) Starts: 9:30 PM Cost: $8... 16494@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Party 2009-12-17T00:10:55-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_performance.php 2Pac: The Musical! @ Upright Citizens Brigade Theater All of Tupac's most popular songs are here and used to tell the bizarre story of two hapless mall food-court employees and their desire to move to California. Wacky characters and awkward situations abound. It's just like "Mamma Mia!" ... but with more rapping. Should be entertaining.. @Upright Citizens Brigade Theater Location: 307 W. 26th Street (map) Starts: 8 pm Cost: $5... 16498@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Performance 2009-12-17T00:10:54-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_performance.php BANANA BAG & BODICE does A VERY SANDWICH CHRISTMAS @ Abron's Art Center To celebrate 10 years of theatre-making Banana Bag & Bodice re-imagines their classic surreal cabaret with new holiday charm. A VERY SANDWICH CHRISTMAS is a meaty treat that leaks blood and uses bread to soak it up. This rambunctious musical will make you laugh while forcing you to smell the burning flesh surrounding your merry little soul. With a four piece orchestra! @Abrons Art Center Location: 466 Grand Street (map) Starts: 7 & 9 Pm Cost: $20 - $25... 16496@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Performance 2009-12-17T00:10:42-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_film_movies_tv.php Inglourious Basterds Screening w/ Quentin Tarantino + Panel discussion@ The Jewish Theological Seminary A screening with Quentin Tarantino of his newest film, Inglourious Basterds, followed by a panel discussion addressing “Jewish Persecution and the Fantasy of Revenge,” will take place on Wednesday, December 16, at The Jewish Theological Seminary. Panelists will include Lawrence Bender, producer, Inglourious Basterds; Professor Arnold M. Eisen, chancellor of JTS; Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky, JTS; and Rabbi Jack Moline, Agudas Achim Congregation, Alexandria, Virginia. @ The Jewish Theological Seminary Location: 3080 Broadway, nyc (map) Starts: 7 PM Cost: $18 (reservations required (212) 280-6093)... 16448@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Film + Movies + TV 2009-12-16T00:10:59-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_party.php Brasil Party Featuring Forro In The Dark @ Nublu Should be a party not be missed with nublu's own Forro In The Dark. Their latest album includes the Legendary David Byrne and Bebel Gilberto. I would say those are two stamps approval that can guarentee you a solid night of music. Be sure to check them out! @Nublu Location: 62 ave C (map) Starts: 9:30 PM Cost; $8... 16490@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Party 2009-12-16T00:10:56-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_performance.php BANANA BAG & BODICE does A VERY SANDWICH CHRISTMAS @ Abron's Art Center To celebrate 10 years of theatre-making Banana Bag & Bodice re-imagines their classic surreal cabaret with new holiday charm. A VERY SANDWICH CHRISTMAS is a meaty treat that leaks blood and uses bread to soak it up. This rambunctious musical will make you laugh while forcing you to smell the burning flesh surrounding your merry little soul. With a four piece orchestra! @Abrons Art Center Location: 466 Grand Street (map) Starts: 7 & 9 Pm Cost: $20 - $25... 16491@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Performance 2009-12-16T00:10:53-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_art_events.php Cartoons in Conflict @ 6 West 26th Street Cartoons in Conflict: Editorial Cartoonists Explore the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict, is an exhibition featuring the works of renowned American and International cartoonists who offer their individual perspective on the Palestinian-Israeli situation. Conflict, reconciliation, and peace are illustrated through the works of Nobel laureate Pat Oliphant, Pulitzer Prize winner Jim Morin, syndicated political cartoonist Jeff Danziger, and The New Yorker's Liza Donnelly, as well as international artists No Rio of Japan, Plantu of France, El-Roto of Spain, and Cathy Wilcox of Australia among others. The exhibit previously visited Israel, Spain, and Italy. @ 6 West 26th Street (map) Starts: 12- 6 PM Cost: Free... 16493@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Art Events 2009-12-16T00:10:51-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_live_music.php Matisyahu & RANA @ Music Hall of Williamsburg Jew or Gentile definitely be sure to check one of the seven shows Matisyahu will be performing at Webster Hall and Music Hall of Williamsburg. Definitely the perfect way to celebrate one of the seven days of Hannukah! @ Music Hall of Williamsburg Location: 66 N. Sixth St (map) Starts: 7 PM Cost: $35... 16492@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Live Music 2009-12-16T00:10:43-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_performance.php Serchlite Presents the Tug of War Tour @ Nuyorican Poets Cafe The Tug of War Tour is a thought-provoking and multi-dimensional artistic endeavor that explores narratives of conflict and co-existence between Muslims and Jews. The brainchild of Israeli-American M.C. Sneakas and M.C. Serch (of Third Bass fame and VH1’s White Rapper Show), the tour features the controversial rap group ‘Most Hated’ (consisting of Sneakas and Muslim-Iranian rapper Mazzi), in addition to spoken word poets Vanessa Hidary and Tahani Salah (both of whom have been featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam). It's going to be a great show! @Nuyorican Poets Cafe Location: 236 East 3rd Street (map) Start: 9 PM Cost: $8... 16489@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Performance 2009-12-15T01:31:50-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_party.php VBS Holiday Party @ Music Hall of Williamsburg Come on out and celebrate the holidays with VBS.TV! The night will include live performance by Cold Cave and Small Black plus Nick Gazen will be djing the night away. It should be fun, especially since it's all free w/ RSVP! @Music Hall of Williamsburg Location: 66 N 6th St (map) Starts: 10 PM Cost: Free w/ RSVP... 16486@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Party 2009-12-15T00:10:59-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_live_music.php Wild Yaks @ Pianos This band is a lot of fun live! The Wild Yaks will most definitely give you a bang for your buck. Come and check them out tonight when they play Pianos. It is going to be an awesome show! @Pianos Location: 158 Ludlow St (map) Starts: 9 PM Cost: $8... 16485@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Live Music 2009-12-15T00:10:58-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_live_music.php The Middle Eight @ Trash Bar This Saturday come and check out the irresistible pop rock melodies of this up and coming group from Queens, The Middle Eight. Their music has such a strong pop sensibility and catchy lyrics that you will find yourself humming the songs for days on end. Check out their latest Music Video: Love Pass On @ Lit Lounge Location: 93 2nd Ave (map) Starts: 8 PM Cost: $8... 16488@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Live Music 2009-12-15T00:10:49-05:00