New York - Daily Events List

August 2, 2011

TUESDAY

Headliners

5:30 pmDeath Cab for Cutie.
Alternative rock band Death Cab for Cutie performing live in concert along with special guests Frightened Rabbit. Williamsburg Waterfront. (Arts - Concerts).
7:30 pmJosh Groban with Rockjazz Pianist Elew.
An American singer-songwriter performing live in concert with Rockjazz Pianist Elew. Prudential Center. (Arts - Concerts). 973-757-6000

Festivals

7:30 pm4X4 Baroque Festival.
The 4X4 Festival presents concerts of baroque music featuring well-known composers such as J. S. Bach, G. F. Handel and Claudio… Saint Peter's Lutheran Church. (Festival - Music). 212-935-2200

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
Journey into Art at Agora Gallery's Summer Exhibition.
Three new exhibitions bring with them a refreshing sense of peace, novelty and pleasure that are sure to invigorate visitors des… Agora Gallery - Chelsea. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-226-4151
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 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
5:30 pmDeath Cab for Cutie.
Alternative rock band Death Cab for Cutie performing live in concert along with special guests Frightened Rabbit. Williamsburg Waterfront. (Arts - Concerts).
7:00 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
7:00 pmBritney Spears.
"Till the World Ends Tour" With special guests Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo! Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. (Arts - Concerts). 516-794-9300
7:00 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
7:00 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
7:00 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
7:00 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
7:00 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
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 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
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 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
7:00 pmThe Devil's Music: The Music Of Bessie Smith.
Miche Braden plays the role of iconic blues singer Bessie Smith in this off-Broadway production. St. Luke's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmMaster Class.
A Terrence McNally play about Maria Callas. Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-399-3030
7:00 pmHair.
A celebration of life, a love letter to freedom, and a passionate cry for hope and change. Includes the musical numbers "Let th… St. James Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmJerusalem.
Mark Rylance recreates his acclaimed, multi award-winning performance as Johnny 'Rooster' Byron in the production of Jez Butterw… Music Box Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
7:30 pmJosh Groban with Rockjazz Pianist Elew.
An American singer-songwriter performing live in concert with Rockjazz Pianist Elew. Prudential Center. (Arts - Concerts). 973-757-6000
7:30 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
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
7:30 pmHarlem Blues Project.
Performing live in concert with Oli Brown Band. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Arts - Concerts). 212-997-4144
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 pmAlison Krauss & Union Station.
Alison Krauss & Union Station, featuring Jerry Douglas, peforming live in concert. Also performing is special guest Dawes. Beacon Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 212-496-7070
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 pmThe Fantasticks.
The story of a young boy and girl who fall madly in love at the hands of their meddling fathers, but soon grow restless and stra… Snapple Theater Center. (Performance - Musical). 212-921-7862
8:00 pmManipulation.
Performing live. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly for verification. The Cherry Lane Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
8:15 pmNewsical The Musical.
This musical revue is based on making fun at current events, newsmakers, celebrities, and politicians. The Kirk Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-279-4200
 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).
 Kids' Night On Broadway.
year-round program where kids ages 6 to 18 can see Broadway shows for free on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month when… New York Metro Area. (Performance - Theater).
 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

Sports

7:10 pmNew York Mets vs. Florida Marlins.
MLB Baseball Game. Citi Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 718-507-TIXX

For Children

3:30 pmAfter School Book Club.
Students in Grades 4 and 5. Read and discuss selected books covering major periods in history. The collections and historic bui… Historic Richmond Town. (Kids - Children's Activities). 718-351-1611

Community

6:00 am-
8:00 am
Beginners Meditation.
The Manhattan Meditation Center is a place to learn about meditation and life. Meditation and life are both big topics, we know… Manhattan Meditation Center. (Community - Self Help).
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
3:30 pm-
4:30 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
6:30 pm-
8:30 pm
Open Meditation Session.
Attend the 2 hour meditation and breath session to learn some of the breathing techniques and the mission that is putting a smil… Art Of Living. (Community - Self Help). 212-414-8222
7:00 pm-
8:30 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
7:00 pmBollywood Dance 8 Weeks Summer Program.
8 weeks of intensive dance program in NYC "Bollylicious Dance Movement". This is an elite program that will transform you from… Simple Studios. (Educational - Class). 212-273-9696
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

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
6:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Beer Garden Tuesdays.
Join Hudson Terrace on Beer Garden Tuesdays on the rooftop terrace for unforgettable views and delicious brews. Hudson Terrace. (Miscellaneous). 212-315-9400

Dining Specials

11:00 am-
12:00 am
Nine Days 2011 - Special Menu at Talia's Steakhouse.
Talia's Steakhouse proudly serves the Jewish community and will be open for the 9 Days serving a special fish menu. Talia's Steakhouse & Bar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 212-580-3770
11:00 am-
5:00 pm
Shark Week.
Catch all the action at Pourhouse. We'll have Shark Week on the TVs in the "Shark Tank" all day. Enjoy a $5.95 Pourhouse Burge… Village Pourhouse Restaurant Row. (Dining - Dining Specials). 212-979-BEER
 Vintage Irving Hosts Signature Tuesdays.
Chef Jason Bunin will present a menu of 2-3 courses and cocktail pairings of highly seasonal, local fare. Each week will featur… Tasting Room at Vintage Irving. (Dining - Food Tasting). 212-677-6300

Nightlife

5:00 pmThe Grand Opening of $1 Tuesdays.
Come Experience the Cool and Sexy Atmosphere that we have to offer at this new and sexy Bi-Level lounge. Great food. Open bar fr… Juniper Suite Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 212-586-4737
5:30 pm-
11:00 pm
Tune N Tuesdays at Flute.
Come connect with various urban professionals for an after work mixer. Join Ferlu Creations in shaping tomorrow's music by prev… Flute Gramercy. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-529-7870
6:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Guest Bartending at Proof.
Guest Bartenders behind the bar with your friends. Proof Bar and Lounge. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-228-4200
6:00 pm-
2:00 am
No Limit Afterwork Tuesdays.
Get ready to enjoy the diverse musical palette of resident DJ Danny Ramirez spinning Salsa, Merengue, Reggae, House, Hip-Hop, Ol… School. (Nightlife - Dance). 646-345-8926
7:00 pmOpen Mic Tuesdays.
Open Mike Tuesdays hosted by storyteller-comedian Master Lee & comedian-character woman Sue Ball. Storytellers, comedians, poet… Downeast Arts Center. (Nightlife - Open Mic). 212-228-2886
7:00 pm-
11:00 pm
Almost Famous Tuesdays.
Want to fulfill your dreams of being a rockstar? Now is your chance! Join us every Tuesday 7pm-11pm and compete to be the Rock… The Village Pourhouse. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-979-BEER
7:30 pm-
10:30 pm
Live Jazz Weekly.
We invite you to indulge in sultry sounds and intimate ambiance every Tuesday and Wednesday night. Antibes Bistro serves a seas… Antibes Bistro. (Nightlife - Jazz). 212-533-6088
8:00 pm-
3:00 am
Mojo at Kush.
Let pulsating Cuban rhythms take the lead of your hips while sipping a fresh cold Mojito. A magical night that takes you on a… Kush Lounge. (Nightlife - Singles). 212-677-7328
8:00 pmUG! Comedy Show.
Todd Montesi and Justin Murray present awesome comics you've seen on TV and those you will see on TV who share one common goal:… MUG Lounge. (Nightlife - Comedy). 646-746-1357
8:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Trivia Night.
$3 Drafts, $5 Well Drinks, $6 Frozen Drinks, 1st Place: One Hour Open Bar, 2nd Place: $50 Gift Certificate, 3rd Place: $25 Gift… Southern Hospitality BBQ. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-259-1001
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 pmAcoustic Tuesday at Rubber Monkey.
A round-robin of live performances in an unplugged format. You never know who you might run into here, from Broadway actors to… Rubber Monkey. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-625-8220
9:00 pm-
11:00 pm
Tuesday Night Comedy at Alligator Lounge.
Stand-up, sketch and improvisational comedy. Affordable drinks, brick oven pizzas, and the world's best bartender, Big Dave. Alligator Lounge. (Nightlife - Comedy). 973-667-4304
9:00 pmDuke Ellington Orchestra.
This 16-piece big band is directed by Duke Ellington's grandson Paul Mercer Ellington and jazz great Jack Jeffers. Birdland Jazz Club. (Nightlife - Jazz). 212-581-3080
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 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 pmThink Differently Tuesdays at Fun.
Zoya, Alina and Sherry of ThinkCorporation bring you high-concept, high-class hip-hop, reggae, and R&B classics with guest super… Fun. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-946-1955
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 pmDuke Ellington Orchestra.
This 16-piece big band is directed by Duke Ellington's grandson Paul Mercer Ellington and jazz great Jack Jeffers. Birdland Jazz Club. (Nightlife - Jazz). 212-581-3080
 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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