New York - Daily Events List

September 8, 2011

THURSDAY

Headliners

10:00 amFaces of Ground Zero: 10 Years Later.
An exhibition of more than 50 images from Joe McNally's renowned "Faces of Ground Zero, Portraits of the Heroes of September 11,… Time Warner Center. (Arts - Photography Exhibit).
11:00 amUS Open Tennis Championship - Session 21.
Men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, mixed doubles. The best of the best compete at Arthur Ashe Stad… Arthur Ashe Stadium. (Sports - Tennis).
7:00 pmUS Open Tennis Championship - Session 22.
Men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, mixed doubles. The best of the best compete at Arthur Ashe Stad… Arthur Ashe Stadium. (Sports - Tennis).

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

The Arts

9:00 am9/11 Exhibit at the Trinity Museum.
Artifacts from the eight-month-long 9/11 ministry that took place at St. Paul's Chapel will be displayed in the exhibit "A Churc… Trinity Churchyard. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 212-602-0800
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
10:00 amFaces of Ground Zero: 10 Years Later.
An exhibition of more than 50 images from Joe McNally's renowned "Faces of Ground Zero, Portraits of the Heroes of September 11,… Time Warner Center. (Arts - Photography Exhibit).
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
The 2011 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition.
Showcasing powerful contemporary works chosen by the competition's juror. Reception: Thursday, August 25th 6pm - 8pm. Agora Gallery - Chelsea. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-226-4151
11:00 am-
6:00 pm
The Armoire.
"The Armoire" featuring Semra Ecer by her classic, expressive, and highly stylized sculptures, jewels and objects. Opening Rece… Ward Nasse Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-925-6951
11:00 am-
6:00 pm
Tim Okamura: "Bronx Brooklyn Queens".
Tim Okamura will exhibit a collection of his most recent work in "Bronx . Brooklyn . Queens", his first solo exhibition in New Y… Lyons Wier Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-242-6220
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
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
5:30 pmTV on the Radio.
Brooklyn natives, TV on the Radio, performing live in concert. Williamsburg Waterfront. (Arts - Concerts).
7:00 pmMary 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
7:00 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
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 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
7:30 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
8:00 pmMamma 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
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 pmRick Springfield.
80s Pop-Rock star singing his popular hits including Jessie's Girl, I've Done Everything for You, Love Somebody and more. Bergen Performing Arts Center. (Arts - Concerts). 201-227-1030
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 pmPerfect Crime.
Perfect Crime, is about a small-town detective determined to prove that an affluent psychiatrist murdered her husband. Snapple Theater Center. (Performance - Theater). 212-307-4100
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 pmRock 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
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 pmFuerza Bruta: Look Up.
Fuerza Bruta is an event where worlds collide, dreams are real and reality takes a back seat. The visuals are spectacular. The… Daryl Roth Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-375-1110
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 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 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 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 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 pmEdwin McCain.
Southern soul singer and songwriter Edwin McCain performing live in concert. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Arts - Concerts). 212-997-4144
8:00 pmFollies.
Follies echoes the songs, exuberance and romance of the vaudeville days between the two World Wars. The score features some of S… Marquis Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-382-0100
8:00 pmPlay It Cool.
Takes place in 1953 at an underground gay jazz club. Examines the laws governing such clubs of the time; when every glance had… Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Musical). 212-279-4200
8:00 pmAfraid Of The Dark.
Depicting the ghoulish and fantastical things that happen when four people, all acquaintances, are visited by a mysterious, cryp… Little Shubert Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmTricks The Devil Taught Me.
A contemporary drama set in the fiery confines of West Texas. Written and directed by Tony Georges. The schedule shown may not… Minetta Lane Theater. (Performance - Theater). 800-745-3000
8:00 pm-
11:00 pm
110 Stories Celebrity Benefit Performance.
110 Stories is a benefit stage performance to commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11, where film, TV and stage actors will sh… Jack H. Skirball Center. (Performance). 917-692-8871
8:00 pmRent.
Tony Award for Best Musical returns to New York in this off-broadway production. The schedule shown may not list all performance… New World Stages - Theatre 1. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmAvenue Q.
Set in NY on Avenue Q, which is described as the only place one can live when they are just out of college, out of a job or brok… New World Stages - Theatre 3. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmMillion Dollar Quartet.
A musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together four of the most legendary figures in the history o… New World Stages - Theatre 4. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmThe Judy Show.
Starring Judy Gold. The schedule shown may not list all performances. The DR2 Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 212-682-0265
8:00 pmTraces.
This show combines traditional acrobatic forms with street activities such as skateboarding and basketball, mixed in with some t… Union Square Theatre. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 212-505-0700
8:00 pmKenny Wayne Shepherd.
Performing live in concert. Irving Plaza. (Arts - Concerts). 212-777-6800
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).
 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
 Julius Caesar.
Julius Caesar will feature James Ware as an African-American Caesar, with a diverse cast of 7 women and 7 men playing the rest o… New York Metro Area. (Performance - Theater). 646-450-2878
 Screening of "Rosemary's Baby".
A young couple move into a new apartment, only to be surrounded by peculiar neighbors and occurrences. Tompkins Square Park. (Performance - Movies). 917-664-6649
 Maya: Let Me Be Your Mirror.
This exhibit is the first solo presentation by photographer Yunice Kang. Opening Reception Thursday, September 8th from 7-10pm. Frontrunner Gallery. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 646-315-4603

Retail Events

5:30 pm"May Each Step You Take Be Sweet" Fashion's Night Out Even.
Join us on the Cafe Level for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and of course, candy! This event will feature an exclusive unveiling of… Dylan's Candy Bar. (Retail - Fashion Show / Fair). 646-735-0078

Sports

11:00 amUS Open Tennis Championship - Session 21.
Men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, mixed doubles. The best of the best compete at Arthur Ashe Stad… Arthur Ashe Stadium. (Sports - Tennis).
7:00 pmUS Open Tennis Championship - Session 22.
Men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, mixed doubles. The best of the best compete at Arthur Ashe Stad… Arthur Ashe Stadium. (Sports - Tennis).

For Children

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
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
7:00 pmMeditation on Lovingkindness.
This workshop will focus on remembering to love, cultivating a deep sense of caring for self and for all of creation. All are… Charlotte's Place. (Educational - Workshop). 212-575-4545
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
 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
 Tie a Ribbon of Remembrance at St. Paul's Chapel.
The public will be invited to tie white ribbons-symbols of remembrance-with the words "Remember to Love" on the fence of St. Pau… St. Paul's Chapel. (Community). 212-575-4545
 Friends of Firefighters.
Actor and former FDNY firefighter Steve Buscemi will kick the night off with a welcome message. Friends of Firefighters is dedi… ReVision Lounge & Gallery. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 718-643-0980

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
6:30 pm-
7:30 pm
Complimentary Neighborhood Tours.
Ekstein Development, the developers of +aRt, a new development in the heart of West Chelsea's thriving art district, announced t… +aRt. (Miscellaneous). 212-486-2540
 Fashion's Night Out Touch Up Lounge.
To help Fashionistas stay party ready during Fashion's Night Out, Salon AKS will be offering special discounts at their touch up… Salon AKS. (Miscellaneous). 212-445-8488

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
7:00 pm"Bravest vs. Finest" Comedy Finals Charity Event.
Four firefighters and police officers will compete in the finals of the "Bravest vs. Finest" comedy competition. Benefits a Sep… Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-968-4200
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
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-
12:00 am
Thrashin' Week.
Stone Rose Lounge will host the biggest names in action sports and unveil a 30-foot mini ramp for the debut of Thrashin' Week, w… Stone Rose. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-823-9770
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
 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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