New York - Daily Events List

July 17, 2011

SUNDAY

Headliners

12:00 pm-
3:00 pm
The Hamptons For Haiti Benefit.
WeAdvance.org, GlobalDirt.org and Plum Network will host the highly anticipated The Hamptons For Haiti brunch with WeAdvance.org… Ross School - Upper School. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 631-907-5000

Festivals

 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
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-
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
12:30 pm-
4:30 pm
Accomplice: The Village.
Accomplice is a theatrical experience unlike any found in a theater, taking its audience on a mysterious journey through the cit… New York Metro Area. (Performance - Interactive Theater). 212-242-1524
1:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 pmOne Night With Fanny Brice.
Starring Kimberly Faye Gree in this one woman musical written, directed and arranged by Chip Deffaa. St. Luke's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmMaster Class.
A Terrence McNally play about Maria Callas. Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-399-3030
3:00 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
3:00 pmStomp.
This international percussion ensemble used everyday objects to create amazing sounds and rhythms. Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-307-4100
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 pmBorn Yesterday.
Starring Jim Belushi and Nina Arianda in this comedy about sex and politics. Cort Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 212-239-6200
3:00 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
3:00 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
3:00 pmPlay Dead.
Play Dead is an off broadway thriller in this suspenseful production. The Players Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-475-1449
3:15 pm-
5:00 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
5:00 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
5:00 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
6:30 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
7:00 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
7:00 pmStomp.
This international percussion ensemble used everyday objects to create amazing sounds and rhythms. Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-307-4100
7:00 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
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
7:00 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
7:00 pmPlay Dead.
Play Dead is an off broadway thriller in this suspenseful production. The Players Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-475-1449
7:00 pmChanneling Kevin Spacey.
An off-broadway show, Charlie is trapped in a dead end job and a relationship without any love in this comedy production. St. Luke's Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 212-239-6200
7:30 pmFurthur: Phil Lesh & Bob Weir.
Performing live in concert. Nikon at Jones Beach Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 800-745-3000
7:30 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
7:30 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
7:30 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 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 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 pm-
10:00 pm
LMAO Off Broadway Improv Comedy.
Hilarious Interactive musical comedy based on audience suggestions and participation. The cast, including talent from Broadway,… Times Square Arts Center. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-568-6560
 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

12:00 pmFlea by the Sea.
An exciting and festive place to eat great food, hang out and see and be seen. This hip new approach to the old school Flea Mar… Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk. (Retail - Flea Market). 888-940-8881
12:00 pmBabeland's Big Summer Sale.
As part of Customer Appreciation Month, enjoy 20% off nearly everything in stores and online. Plus give aways, thank you treats,… Babeland. (Retail - Retail Sale). 212-966-2120
 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

1:10 pmNew York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies.
MLB Baseball Game. Citi Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 718-507-TIXX
4:00 pmNew York Liberty vs. Tulsa Shock.
WNBA Basketball Game. Prudential Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 877-686-5366

For Children

12:30 pmThe Wiggles Big Birthday Tour!.
Come see The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers as… IZOD Center. (Kids - Children's Activities). 201-935-3900
4:00 pmThe Wiggles Big Birthday Tour!.
Come see The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers as… IZOD Center. (Kids - Children's Activities). 201-935-3900

Community

12:00 pm-
3:00 pm
The Hamptons For Haiti Benefit.
WeAdvance.org, GlobalDirt.org and Plum Network will host the highly anticipated The Hamptons For Haiti brunch with WeAdvance.org… Ross School - Upper School. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 631-907-5000
12:00 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
1:15 pm-
4:15 pm
Lower East Side Tour.
Relive the history of the immigrants that shaped New York's celebrated Lower East Side. Visit a century-old synagogue and see f… Timeline Touring. (Educational - Walking Tour). 718-339-2302
1:15 pm-
4:15 pm
A Tour of the Jewish Lower East Side .
Discover this celebrated corner of New York City that was the first home to millions of American immigrants. Stroll down century… Timeline Touring. (Educational - Walking Tour). 212-209-3370
2:00 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
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
 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

10:00 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
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
12:00 pmGossip Girl Sites Tour.
Experience a day in the life of Manhattan's Elite on the tour of Gossip Girl Sites. More than 40 locations that have been used… 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
7:00 pmSpecial Screening of I Saw The Devil.
Special Screening of I Saw The Devil. Museum of the Moving Image. (Miscellaneous). 212-759-7525

Dining Specials

12:30 pm-
2:30 pm
Harlem Gospel Choir Sunday Brunch.
Features a home-style 'all you can eat' southern buffet and a Gospel performance featuring The World-Famous Harlem Gospel Choir. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Dining - Brunch). 212-997-4144

Nightlife

12:00 pm-
3:00 pm
Brazilian Jazz.
Hot genre-busting singer, guitarist and composer Eliane combines Brazilian and Latin rhythms along with contemporary pop and jaz… Epoque. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-333 4833
3:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Bravo, Roots Reggae Sensation.
Original, fresh and straight from the heart is the best way of describing Jamaican singer, songwriter, arranger and multi-instru… Solomon's Porch Cafe. (Nightlife - Live Music). 718-919-8001
5:00 pmPitStop Sundays at Rubber Monkey.
Alternating DJ team of Keana and Carlos Pedraza bring in the fusion of groove and classic house. Rubber Monkey. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-625-8220
7:00 pm-
8:30 pm
Sunday Night Improv.
A hilarious comedy jam session featuring top improvisers in skits, playlets and a number of breathtaking musical segments, inclu… 78th Street Theatre Lab. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-353-7716
8:00 pmReggae Sundays at Rockwells.
Enjoy some of the best Reggae in town every Sunday at Rockwells. Rockwells Bar & Lounge. (Nightlife - Live Music). 718-488-9879
8:00 pm-
9:30 pm
Sunday Night Standup.
Showcasing some of NYC's freshest comedians rising through the scene. Some have been featured on Comedy Central, MTV, The Onion… Three of Cups. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-388-0059
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
9:00 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
9:00 pmKitty Nights Burlesque.
Come out to see New York's cutest and most talented Burlesque artists shaking, shimmying and twirling their little fluffy tails… Bar On A. (Nightlife - Adult theme). 212-946-5753
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 pmHudson Street Jazz Ensemble.
Featuring vocalist Freddie Nelson singing jazz standards, along with special land bands and alternating DJ's on the upper deck. Frying Pan Boat/Dock. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-463-8782
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
11:00 pm-
4:00 am
"Solid" Sundays.
DJ plays the finest dance, hip-hop, reggae, R&B, rock, house music and old skool classics. RSVP is required for entry. Make sure… 1 Oak. (Nightlife - DJ). 917-653-0768
 Jazz, Blues, & More Blues.
Jazz, Blues Club Crawl in Greenwich Village. Call for reservations & meeting place. $20 includes admission to all clubs (1 dri… New York Metro Area. (Nightlife - Pub Crawl / Bar Tour). 212-696-6617
 Extreme Tea Dance at SBNY.
2 for 1 Happy Hour from 5pm until 8pm and dancing with DJ Robbie Leslie from 8pm until 4am. SBNY Splash Bar New York. (Nightlife - Gay & Lesbian). 212-691-0073
 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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