New York - Daily Events List

May 17, 2012

THURSDAY

Festivals

7:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Go Blind: Find the Dom Perignon.
Know your Clicquot from Chandon? Prefer Ruinart to Pol Roger? Put your palate to the test with a blind tasting of five Champagne… Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit. (Festival - Wine Tasting). 212-929-2323
 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

9:30 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
12:30 pmRockapella.
An American a cappella musical group performing live. New Jersey Performing Arts Center. (Arts - Concerts). 888-466-5722
2:00 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 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
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 pmSeminar.
A play about four aspiring, young novelists. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck. John Golden Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmPorgy and Bess.
Featuring Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis and David Alan Grier in this musical production. Richard Rodgers Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
7:00 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… St. Luke's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmLysistrata Jones.
A new musical comedy based on a book written by Douglas Carter Beane. Walter Kerr Theater. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmDeath of a Salesman.
This version of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, the story of distressed salesman Willy Loman, stars Philip Seymour Hoffman,… The Barrymore Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmThe End Of The Rainbow.
Peter Quilter's biopic of the later years of Judy Garland, featuring some of Garland's best known songs, starring Tracie Bennett. Belasco Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmStick Fly.
The story of what happens when two brothers bring their girlfriends home for a family weekend on Martha's Vineyard. Cort Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmJesus Christ Superstar.
This up-to-date production of the rock opera tells the story of the final days in the life of Jesus Christ. Neil Simon Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
7:00 pmOnce.
A musical based on the hit independent film. Authentic and funny, Once tells the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigran… Bernard B. Jacobs Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmRated P...for Parenthood.
Tells the story of every stage of modern-day parenting, from conception to college. The schedule shown may not list all performa… Westside Theatre - Upstairs. (Performance - Musical). 212-315-2244
7:00 pmVenus In Fur.
A production that goes behind the scenes at an audition, where a man and a woman confuse the lines between fantasy and reality,… Lyceum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmThe Best Man.
Starring James Earl Jones and John Larroquette, in a play about power, ambition, political secrets, ruthlessness and the race f… Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmNice Work if You Can Get It.
A musical comedy starring Matthew Broderick and Kelli O'Hara The schedule shown may not list all performances. Imperial Theatre. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmLeap Of Faith.
Starring Raul Esparza. One charismatic con-man is about to find that out -- that love will get you every time. St. James Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmA Streetcar Named Desire.
Starring Blair Underwood, Nicole Ari Parker, Daphne Rubin-Vega and Wood Harrishe in this multi-racial revival of Tennessee Willi… Broadhurst Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
7:00 pmPeter and the Starcatcher.
A theatrical, funny and innovative retelling of how a miserable orphan came to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up. The schedule s… Brooks Atkinson Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-307-4100
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 pmThe Caretaker.
A play by Harold Pinter The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly for verification. BAM Harvey Theater. (Performance - Theater). 718-636-4100
7:30 pmAmerican Ballet Theatre: Giselle.
A poignant tale of unrequited love, remorse, and forgiveness. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact t… Metropolitan Opera House. (Performance - Dance). 212-362-6000
7:30 pmThe Common Pursuit.
This production features the lives of six friends throughout a 20-year span. The schedule shown may not list all performances; P… Laura Pels Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-719-1300
7:30 pmNew York City Ballet: Concerto Barocco.
Concerto in D minor for Two Violins, B.W.V. 1043 by Johann Sebastian Bach. David H. Koch Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 212-870-5570
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 - The Musical.
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. Listing may not include all s… 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 pmGordon Lightfoot.
Performing live. State Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 732-246-7469
8:00 pmGlenn Frey.
Performing live. Bergen Performing Arts Center. (Arts - Concerts). 201-227-1030
8:00 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 pmGodspell.
Godspell's score features hits including "Day by Day," "Turn Back, O Man," "Learn Your Lessons Well, "Prepare Ye the Way," "Ligh… Circle in the Square Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
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 pmOn a Clear Day You Can See Forever.
Starring Harry Connick Jr in this classical musical production. The schedule shown may not list all performances. St. James Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
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 pmOther Desert Cities.
A Jon Robin Baitz's famous family drama live on stage. The schedule shown may not list all performances. Booth Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmThe Columnist.
Featuring John Lithgow as Joseph Alsop in this production. Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-399-3030
8:00 pmEvita.
Based on the story of Argentina's Eva Peron. Starring Ricky Martin as Che. The schedule shown may not list all performances. Marquis Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-382-0100
8:00 pmFreud's Last Session.
This production is about Dr. Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis, another professor who is not well-known. The schedule shown may not l… New World Stages - Theatre 5. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmGhost The Musical.
The Broadway adpatation of the hit movie starring Caissie Levy as Molly and Richard Fleeshman as Sam. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4747
8:00 pmOne Man, Two Guvnors.
The story of Francis Henshall and the two guvnors he must mind, Roscoe Crabbe, a small-time East End hood, and Stanley Stubbers,… Music Box Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmDon't Dress For Dinner.
A funny comedy written by Marc Camoletti. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly fo… American Airlines Theater. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-719-1300
8:00 pmMagic/Bird.
A play about legendary basketball stars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, and the amazing true story of their rivalry and friendship… Longacre Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmEmanuel Ax.
Grammy-winning American classical pianist performing live. Isaac Stern Auditorium. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 212-247-7800
8:00 pmCedar Lake Contemporary Ballet.
The company will perform two programs of highly anticipated New York premieres, including Violet Kid, the latest work for the co… The Joyce Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 212-242-0800
8:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Bayside! The UnMusical!.
Bayside! The UnMusical!, the hilarious and unauthorized musical parody of TV's Saved by the Bell. This entertaining and edgy sen… Kraine Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-868-4444
8:00 pmOld Jews Telling Jokes.
Features five actors in a revue that pays tribute to and reinvents classic jokes of the past and present. The schedule shown may… Westside Theatre - Downstairs. (Performance - Comedic). 212-315-2302
8:00 pmAn Early History of Fire.
Set in the 1960's, In a Midwestern town, Danny's world is defined by friendship and loyalty. The schedule shown may not list al… Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Theater). 212-279-4200
8:00 pmWomen Of A Certain Age.
Three Women and One Man face the trials, tribulations and triumphs that life presents, with wit and wisdom. The schedule shown m… The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Theater). 212-947-8844
8:00 pmThe Adicts & World Inferno Friendship Society.
Performing live. Best Buy Theater. (Arts - Concerts).
8:00 pmThe Lyons.
A comedy starring Linda Lavin where the wife waits for her husband who is on is deathbed to die and children fall apart with the… Cort Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmNaked Boys Singing!.
A male nudity production through comedy, song and dance. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the ve… The Kirk Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Musical). 212-279-4200
8:00 pm4000 Miles.
After losing his best friend while they were on a bike trip, Leo seeks comfort from his feisty 91year-old grandmother. The sche… Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. (Performance - Theater).
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).

Retail Events

11:00 am-
6:00 pm
Country Living House of the Year.
Showcases three charming micro-cottages with interiors styled by Country Living editors in collaboration with guest designers an… World Financial Center. (Retail - Retail Event). 212-945-0505

Sports

1:10 pmNew York Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds.
MLB Baseball Game. Citi Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 877-507-TIXX

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

Business

7:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Unstoppable Door Opening Strategies and Tips to Reach and Connect to the Decision Maker!.
Wendy Weiss, the Queen of Cold Calling T, will join Powermastery's circle of guest presenters to expand your knowledge base and… One Spirit Learning Alliance. (Business - Seminar). 347-689-9090

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
6:00 pm2012 Partners for Life Gala.
The Partners for Life Gala is Gift of Life's signature event. For the twelfth consecutive year, Gift of Life will honor its marr… Grand Hyatt New York. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 561-982-2914
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
 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
 Occupy Wall Street Protest.
Protesters, representing 99% of America, will occupy Wall Street to bring attention to social justice and the influence of corpo… Zuccotti Park. (Community - Organization). 212-417-7215

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
8:00 pmWalker & The Brotherhood Of The Grape.
Performing live. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-997-4144
8:00 pmIngrid Michaelson.
Performing live. Terminal 5. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-260-4700
8:00 pmVHS or Beta.
Performing live rock, house and disco. Bowery Ballroom. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-260-4700
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 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-
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 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
 Ben Taylor & Shanee Pink.
Performing live. City Winery. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-
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