New York - Daily Events List

July 14, 2011

THURSDAY

Headliners

7:30 pmKeith Urban with Special Guest Jake Owen.
New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer performing live in concert. Prudential Center. (Arts - Concerts). 973-757-6000

Festivals

 Korean Film Series.
The Korean Cultural Service New York hosts a twice-monthly film series on Thursdays. Films screened include classic Korean movi… Korean Cultural Service New York. (Festival - Film Festival). 212-759-9550
 Bastille Week.
Bastille Day Petanque held on Smith Street. The 60+ multi-cultural teams will compete on the packed sand courts, as the music, m… Cercle Rouge. (Festivals). 212-226-6252

The Arts

9:30 am-
8:00 pm
Madame Tussauds New York.
Participate in the action. Mix Music with R&B Megastar Usher, Sing for Simon on American Idol (R) or if you dare enter Chamber o… Madame Tussauds New York. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 800-246-8872
11:00 am-
5:45 pm
Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey.
The acclaimed permanent exhibition tells the unfolding story of Jewish culture and identity through 800 works of art, archaeolog… The Jewish Museum. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 212-423-3337
11:00 am-
6:00 pm
Portals of Perception.
The exhibition Portals of Perception shows how artists can gently challenge and reshape the traditional assumptions we share in… Agora Gallery - Chelsea. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-226-4151
12:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Exhibition: New York's Civil War Soldiers - Photographs of Dr. R. B. Bontecou, Words of Walt Whitman.
Dr. R. B. Bonetcou's photographs of wounded Civil War soldiers from New York regiments, on display for the first time since the… Merchant's House Museum. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 212-777-1089
12:00 pm-
5:00 pm
This Great, Diverse City: How Should We See It? - Contemporary Photographs.
The Terrain Gallery is proud to show the work of twenty photographers whose images capture the rich diversity of people, culture… Terrain Gallery. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 212-777-4490
12:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Alchemy of Light.
Artist Mary Conover offers an investigation into consciousness by using the concept of light. Opening reception on May 12, 2011… Tibet House. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-807-0565
12:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Tectonics: Solo Exhibition Featuring Matt Stone.
Large, freestanding sculpture and small singular satellite objects intermingle fluidly on the walls, floor and ceiling. Stone'… Like the Spice, Art Studio. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 718-388-5388
12:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Earliest Tredwell Dress on Display, Circa 1820.
The white cotton dress now on display in the front parlor at the Merchant's House is the earliest example from the Museum's coll… Merchant's House Museum. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 212-777-1089
12:00 pm-
5:00 pm
The Dalai Lama and His People.
An inspirational photography exhibit of archival pigment prints that celebrates the life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, his ext… Tibet House. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 212-807-0563
5:00 pmSistas: The Musical.
The story of African-American women told through popular music, from "God Bless the Child" to Destiny's Child, using hit tunes t… June Havoc Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-868-2055
7:00 pmThe Book of Mormon.
Winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical! A hilarious Broadway musical about a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a… Eugene O'Neill Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:15 pm-
9:00 pm
Brownsville Bred.
A one woman dramatic comedy written, performed, and lived by Elaine Del Valle about her true and inspiring journey out of Browns… 59E59 Theaters. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-754-2310
7:30 pmKeith Urban with Special Guest Jake Owen.
New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer performing live in concert. Prudential Center. (Arts - Concerts). 973-757-6000
7:30 pmSpider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.
Bullied by his classmates and tortured by an unrelenting crush on next-door-neighbor Mary Jane Watson, this science geek discove… Foxwoods Theater. (Performance - Musical). 800-745-3000
7:30 pmDeath Takes A Holiday.
Based on the dramatic play by Alberto Casella - this play shows that love is stronger than death. Laura Pels Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-719-1300
8:00 pmChicago.
This Tony-Award winning musical tells a story of two showgirls who kill their lovers and how their smooth lawyer propels them in… Ambassador Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmThe Lion King.
Disney's Tony Award winning musical about Simba, a young cub, and his journey from childhood to adulthood and eventually the thr… Minskoff Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-869-0550
8:00 pmThe Phantom of the Opera.
The unforgettable tale of a mysterious figure haunting the Paris Opera House. Majestic Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmJersey Boys.
A new Broadway musical based on the life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito an… August Wilson Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmWicked.
The story of two girls born in the Land of Oz. One has green skin as is fiery and misunderstood, the other beautiful and popula… Gershwin Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
8:00 pmStomp.
This international percussion ensemble used everyday objects to create amazing sounds and rhythms. Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-307-4100
8:00 pmBlue Man Group.
Three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percuss… Astor Place Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 800-BLUE-MAN
8:00 pmAltar Boyz.
This musical comedy spoof follows a Christian boy band that includes one Jewish boy. The performances are held at New World Stag… New World Stages. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmBilly Elliott: The Musical.
This moving new musical is the story of a boy who discovers he has a special talent for dance, while the boys all around him are… Imperial Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmMemphis - The Musical.
The story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcends race lines and airwaves. Set in the turbulent s… Shubert Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmThe Addams Family.
The Addams Family is an all-new musical comedy starring two-time Tony Award winners Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth as Gomez and M… Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
8:00 pmAmerican Idiot.
Follows working-class characters from the suburbs to the city to the Middle East, as they seek redemption in a world filled with… St. James Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmLombardi.
A look into the life and times of one of America's most inspirational and mercurial personalities, Hall of Fame football coach,… Circle in the Square Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmPilobolus.
For forty remarkable years, Pilobolus has created and performed work that uses movement to express the beauty of physical and em… The Joyce Theater. (Performance - Dance). 212-242-0800
8:00 pmCirque du Soleil Zarkana.
Cirque du Soleil Zarkana, created exclusively for Radio City, is the story of a a magician who has lost his love and along with… Radio City Music Hall. (Performance). 212-307-7171
8:00 pmSister Act.
Based on the smash-hit film, Sister Act features an original score by 8-time Oscar and 10-time Grammy Award winner Alan Menken… Broadway Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmRain - A Tribute to The Beatles On Broadway.
Beatles' music comes to life on stage. Rain performs the full range of The Beatles' discography. Brooks Atkinson Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 877-250-2929
8:00 pmHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Young window-cleaner, J. Pierrepont Finch, begins a meteoric rise from the mail-room to Vice President of Advertising at the Wor… Al Hirschfeld Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmAnything Goes.
Featuring some of musical theater's most memorable standards, including "You're the Top," "Blow, Gabriel, Blow," "It's De-Lovely… Stephen Sondheim Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmWonderland: A New Alice. A New Musical.
A modern-day woman who goes on a life-changing adventure far below the streets of New York City. A new spin on the classic stor… Marquis Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 877-250-2929
8:00 pmPriscilla Queen of the Desert.
A trio of friends on a heart-warming, uplifting adventure hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the… Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 877-250-2929
8:00 pmThe Sphinx Winx.
A riotous, romantic, romp through history. The Sphinx Winx is a musical-comedy misinterpretation of ancient Egyptian history st… The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 212-947-8844
8:00 pmDesperate Writers.
Desperate Writers with the baby clock ticking and their home about to be sold out from under them are driven to desperate measur… Union Square Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 800-982-2787
8:00 pmA Magic Flute.
Director Peter Brook; Composer W.A. Mozart; Freely adapted by Peter Brook, Franck Krawczyk, and Marie-Helene Estienne. Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. (Arts - Opera). 212-721-6500
8:00 pmThe Magdalene.
A contemporary musical in the spirit of Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell about Mary Magdalene and her powerful relationship w… St. Clement's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-352-3101
8:00 pmRap Guide to Evolution.
Baba Brinkman performs his clever reworkings of popular rap singles as well as his own originals to illustrate Natural Selection… The SoHo Playhouse. (Performance). 212-352-3101
8:00 pmThe Guggenheim Grotto.
When Dublin alt-folk songwriters Kevin May and Mick Lynch of The Guggenheim Grotto first appeared on the U.S. scene in 2006, com… Rockwood Music Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 212-477-4155
8:00 pmMoLoRa.
Set after the fall of apartheid, South African playwright and director Yael Farber's MoLoRa re-imagines the ancient Greek Oreste… Ailey Citigroup Theater. (Performance - Theater). 866-811-4111
8:00 pmWar Horse.
Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Play! At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to th… Vivian Beaumont Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmBaby It's You!.
Starring Beth Leavel and features rock n roll classics such as Dedicated To The One I Love, It's My Party, Louie Louie, Shout, T… Broadhurst Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmBorn Yesterday.
Starring Jim Belushi and Nina Arianda in this comedy about sex and politics. Cort Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmVoca People.
Voca People combine their vocal sounds and acapella singing with the art of the beat-box live on stage. Westside Theatre - Upstairs. (Performance). 212-315-2244
8:00 pmLove Loss and What I Wore.
An intimate collection of stories written by Nora and Delia Ephron and based on the book by Ilene Beckerman. This off-broadway p… Westside Theatre - Downstairs. (Performance). 212-315-2302
8:00 pmGomez.
Gomez performing live in concert in support of their seventh studio album, Whatever's On Your Mind. Also performing are Good Old… Terminal 5. (Arts - Concerts). 212-260-4700
8:00 pmPlay Dead.
Play Dead is an off broadway thriller in this suspenseful production. The Players Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-475-1449
8:00 pmMy Big Gay Italian Wedding.
A story about Andrew and Anthony who are getting married and everyone wants to help out them out in this comedic production. St. Luke's Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmMaster Class.
A Terrence McNally play about Maria Callas. Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-399-3030
8:00 pmAnna Karenina - Kirov Ballet.
A ballet that plumbs the psychological underpinnings of Tolstoy's celebrated novel. Metropolitan Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 212-362-6000
10:00 pm-
12:00 am
Starshine Burlesque.
Starshine Burlesque takes it off every single Thursday night and features some of the best in burlesque entertainment New York h… The Fortune Cookie Cabaret. (Performance - Burlesque).
 Mamma Mia!.
The story of a forty-something mother planning her daughter's wedding. Incorporating 22 of the band ABBA's songs. Schedule var… Winter Garden Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
 Mary Poppins.
Based on the stories by P.L. Travers and the Oscar-winning 1964 Walt Disney film. The show fatures original film score by Rober… New Amsterdam Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-282-2900
 here: remembering 9/11.
"here: remembering 9/11" features a selection of photographs from the "here is new york: a democracy of photographs" exhibition,… Ground Zero. (Arts - Photography Exhibit).
 Rock of Ages.
It's 1987 and the final countdown is on for a legendary Hollywood rock club facing its demise at the hands of eager developers.… Helen Hayes Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
 La Cage Aux Folles.
Can a camp man (and his lover) pretend not to be gay just to meet his son's prospective parents-in-law? Schedule varies, please… Longacre Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
 Million Dollar Quartet.
A new musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together four of the most legendary figures in the histo… Nederlander Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-921-8000
 The French Perspective: Contemporary Art from France.
An exhilarating survey of contemporary art from France. There are a remarkable variety of styles represented in this exhibition. Agora Gallery - Chelsea. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-226-4151
 Elements of Abstraction.
These talented artists use a range of media to formulate personal yet instantly relatable expressions of themselves, their exper… Agora Gallery - Chelsea. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-226-4151
 Happy Feet 4-D Experience.
Put on your dancing shoes and boogie with Mumble in Happy Feet 4-D Experience. Journey to Antarctica to meet a lively colony of… Madame Tussauds New York. (Performance - Movies). 866-841-3505

Retail Events

 Independent Retailer Month.
Celebrate Independent Retailer Month during the entire month of July! Find must haves, exclusive deals and in-store events. New York Metro Area. (Retail - Retail Event).

Sports

7:00 pm-
11:00 pm
New York Sportimes vs. Philadelphia Freedoms.
Former world No. 1s Martina Hingis and John McEnroe lead the defending East champion N.Y. Sportimes as they take on Jimmy Connor… Sportime at Randall's Island. (Sports - Tennis). 212-792-8500

For Children

9:00 am-
3:00 pm
New York Giants Youth Football Camps.
Non-Contact Football Skills for Kids 6-14. Comprehensive Instruction for All Ages. Accelerated Skills for Experienced Players.… New York Metro Area. (Kids - Children's Activities). 877-226-9919
11:30 am-
12:30 pm
The Story Museum.
Preschool children up to age 5. Step inside a world filled with the magic of stories, crafts, music, dancing and singing. Ever… Historic Richmond Town. (Kids - Children's Activities). 718-351-1611
3:30 pmAfter School Book Club.
Junior High School students. Read and discuss selected books covering major periods in history. The collections and historic bu… Historic Richmond Town. (Kids - Children's Activities). 718-351-1611

Community

11:00 amGround Zero Museum Workshop "Images & Artifacts from the Recovery".
5-star rated exhibit displays 100 of Gary Marlon Suson's most notable photographs as well as artifacts from the recovery, items… Ground Zero Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 212-209-3370
1:00 pmGround Zero Museum Workshop "Images & Artifacts from the Recovery".
5-star rated exhibit displays 100 of Gary Marlon Suson's most notable photographs as well as artifacts from the recovery, items… Ground Zero Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 212-209-3370
1:00 pm-
4:00 pm
3D Scanning Technology Workshop.
Join Konica Minolta's 3D Scanning Lab for a free workshop focused on 3D non-contact laser scanning technology and 3D service sol… The Center for Arts Education. (Educational - Workshop). 201-995-7482
3:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Mommy/Daddy & Me - Photography Workshop.
New York City Photo Safari is offering a special photography workshop for Moms/Dads and Kids (ages 8-13). Join us for a photo c… Belvedere Castle. (Educational - Workshop).
4:30 pm-
5:30 pm
OSLIC Voice Spa.
Learn to use a voice that seduces and words that charm from certified OSLIC Instructors. Get what you need just using your spee… Oslic Voice Spa. (Educational - Class). 212-951-3844
6:00 pm-
9:00 pm
3D Scanning Technology Workshop.
Join Konica Minolta's 3D Scanning Lab for a free workshop focused on 3D non-contact laser scanning technology and 3D service sol… The Center for Arts Education. (Educational - Workshop). 201-995-7482
7:00 pmBollywood Dance 8 Weeks Summer Program.
Designed with every dancer in mind, all class routines are uniquely designed to fit your level with cutting edge choreography, a… Simple Studios. (Educational - Class). 732-213-4333
8:00 pm-
9:30 pm
Amma's Satsang.
Satsang has power to transform your mind. It is a time to cleanse the mind and allow the spirit to flow. Satsang is Sanskrit fo… Dharmakaya Meditation Center. (Community - Self Help). 212-306-0534
8:00 pmNew York Ghost Tours.
Discover the true ghost stories of Washington Square Park and the 15,000 souls buried there, the phantoms within the tragic Mark… New York Ghost Tours. (Educational - Walking Tour). 888-844-3999
10:00 pm2nd Annual Mini Fundraiser.
2nd Annual Mini Fundraiser for the Cristian Rivera Foundation. A $10 minimum donation is required for entry to the event, which… Latin Kitchen. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 212-779-2222
 New York Pole Dancing.
Intro to Pole Dancing classes. Also $5, $10, & $20 class packages available. Classes run 7 days a week. New York Pole Dancing. (Educational - Class). 917-628-7449
 Made on Staten Island.
Made on Staten Island presents a wide variety of objects crafted and produced on the island from the 18th to the 20th centuries,… Historic Richmond Town. (Educational - Walking Tour). 718-351-1611
 Toys!.
The exhibition features more than 200 of the best-loved and most fondly remembered toys from the 1840s through today. Hands-on… Historic Richmond Town. (Educational - Walking Tour). 718-351-1611
 The Ride.
Experience a tour of NYC in a super-sized, technologically amped-up vehicle that travels the streets of New York. Times are sche… Marriott Marquis New York. (Educational - Bus Tour). 212-398-1900

Miscellaneous

11:00 amNew York TV & Movie Tour.
Lights, Camera, Action! Take a bus tour to the sites of your favorite movies and TV shows. Over 40 sites from over 60 TV shows a… On Location Tours. (Miscellaneous). 212-209-3370
11:00 amSex & the City Hotspots Tour.
Follow in the footsteps of Carrie & Co. as they conquer New York City! See where they drank, shopped and gossip. Visit Charlotte… On Location Tours. (Miscellaneous). 212-209-3370
3:00 pmSex & the City Hotspots Tour.
Follow in the footsteps of Carrie & Co. as they conquer New York City! See where they drank, shopped and gossip. Visit Charlotte… On Location Tours. (Miscellaneous). 212-209-3370
5:30 pm-
11:30 pm
Past Rock Star Silkscreen Exhibit.
George H. Potter's current exhibition is a tribute series honoring the legendary entertainers who recorded landmark albums there… Providence. (Miscellaneous). 212-307-0062

Nightlife

6:00 pmAfter Work Thursdays at Proof.
Join us for happy hour every Thursday with drink specials. Proof Bar and Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 212-228-4200
6:30 pm-
10:00 pm
Midsummer Night Swing.
Every summer, the world's finest Dance bands turn Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park into New York's favorite outdoor ballroom for p… Damrosch Park. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-721-6500
8:30 pm-
11:00 pm
Comedy Soap Box.
Comedy Soap Box has been producing some of the best standup in New York for four years. Comedians from Leno, Letterman, HBO, Com… Nevada Smith's. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-982-2591
8:30 pmToday's Headliners. Tomorrow's Stars.
Featuring the best mix of national TV headliners from Letterman, Leno, Conan and Comedy Central as well as the hottest young com… The World at The Broadway Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 646-242-6652
8:30 pm-
10:30 pm
Comedy Hurts.
A variety of TV credited comedians perform in an intimate room where you can eat, drink while you enjoy the show. $3 draft beers… Joe Franklin's Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-592-4435
8:30 pm-
10:30 pm
Nagin Please! A Standup Comedy Showcase.
Standup comedy showcase featuring some of the hottest, pro comics in NYC, as seen on HBO, Comedy Central, VH1, BET and more! Joe Franklin's Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-592-4435
9:00 pmCelebrity Thursdays at Rubber Monkey.
Resident DJ's Eric Tomasini, David Vasquez and John Creamer spinning on-the-edge house with the once-famous and would be supermo… Rubber Monkey. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-625-8220
9:00 pmComedy Showcase.
Comics at the New York Comedy Club have appeared on the Tonight Show, Letterman, MTV, Comedy Central, Saturday Night Live, and m… New York Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-696-5233
9:00 pm-
2:30 am
Live Funk/R&B at Club Groove.
Features live music seven nights a week. Club Groove. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-254-9393
10:00 pmStand Up Comedy.
Every night The Broadway Comedy Club features comics who have appeared on Letterman, The Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, Mad… Broadway Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-757-2323
10:00 pmToday's Headliners. Tomorrow's Stars.
Featuring the best mix of national TV headliners from Letterman, Leno, Conan and Comedy Central as well as the hottest young com… The World at The Broadway Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 646-242-6652
10:00 pm-
2:00 am
Salsa Night.
Come out every Thursday night to NYC's most exciting and only underground Salsa party 4 years and still going strong! ... NYC's… Club Cache. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 646-591-2772
11:00 pm-
4:00 am
Say Word Thursday.
This is a sexy, sexy, sexy, intimate Senegalese/French spot in the East Village. Beautiful decor, great staff, great sound, gre… Nolia. (Nightlife - DJ). 212-228-8103
11:00 pm-
4:00 am
"Copia" Thursdays.
Rotating DJs plays house music, hip-hop, reggae, R&B, Reggaeton and old skool classics. RSVP is required for free drink and free… Copia NYC. (Nightlife - DJ). 917-653-0768
 Virtual Thursdays at SBNY.
SBNY Splash Bar New York. (Nightlife - Gay & Lesbian). 212-691-0073
 Ladies Night at Webster Hall.
Don't miss out on the explosive Male Revue from 10pm to midnight for the ladies only. Webster Hall. (Nightlife - Ladies Night). 212-353-1600
 Blues, Jazz, & Rock.
Jazz, Blues & Rock Club Crawl in Greenwich Village. Call for reservations & meeting place. $20 includes admission to all clubs… New York Metro Area. (Nightlife - Pub Crawl / Bar Tour). 212-696-6617
 All the Drag with the Asian Dragdolls.
Witty drag queens from New York team up with Asian "dragdolls" from Singapore, Japan, India, China, Hawaii, Indonesia, and the P… Lucky Cheng's. (Nightlife - Adult theme). 212-861-2438
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