New York - Daily Events List

September 8, 2012

SATURDAY

Headliners

9:30 am-
12:30 pm
A Prayer Breakfast for President Obama.
Join Black Women for Obama-NJ and 'Friends' to tell President Obama and 1st Lady Michelle Obama 'We've Got They're Backs.'. Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel. (Politics - Fundraiser). 908-352-6172
10:00 amMercedes Benz Fashion Week.
Featuring Lacoste and Jill Stuart. Damrosch Park. (Retail - Fashion Show / Fair). 212-721-6500
1:00 pmRutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Howard Bison.
College Football Game. High Point Solutions Stadium. (Sports - College Football). 866-445-4678
2:00 pmMercedes Benz Fashion Week.
Featuring Mara Hoffman and Herve Leger. Damrosch Park. (Retail - Fashion Show / Fair). 212-721-6500
3:00 pmThe Fresh Beat Band.
Based on a children's TV show with original pop songs produced for Nick Jr. Beacon Theatre. (Kids Theater). 212-496-7070
6:00 pmThe Fresh Beat Band.
Based on a children's TV show with original pop songs produced for Nick Jr. Beacon Theatre. (Kids Theater). 212-496-7070
7:00 pmSyracuse Orange vs. USC Trojans.
College Football Game. MetLife Stadium. (Sports - College Football).
8:00 pmMadonna.
Madonna American singer and song writer performing live on stage. Yankee Stadium. (Arts - Concerts). 718-293-6000
11:00 pmUS Open Tennis Championship - Session 25.
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

10:00 am-
6:00 pm
Arts and Culture Fest.
The market will feature Artists, Crafters, Designers & Vendors whose work includes fashion items, jewelry, paintings, prints, sc… New York Metro Area. (Festival - Arts & Crafts Show). 347-293-3654
1:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Gerhard Friedl and Laura Horelli: Shedding Details.
In 2009 the artists conducted research on Culinary Union Local 226 in Las Vegas. In the process, they met Slavica Tricolic, who… Ludlow 38. (Festival - Film Festival). 212-228-6848

The Arts

9:30 am-
10:00 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 am-
6:00 pm
Harlem Postcards Summer 2012.
Harlem Postcards, invites contemporary artists of diverse backgrounds to reflect on Harlem as a site for artistic contemplation… Studio Museum in Harlem. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-864-4500
10:00 am-
6:00 pm
Illuminations: Expanding the Walls 2012.
Expanding the Walls: Making Connections Between Photography, History and Community is an annual, eight-month program in which Ne… Studio Museum in Harlem. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-864-4500
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 amThe Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe.
Based on C.S. Lewis' classic, two actors give a tour-de-force performance that's sure to delight children and adults alike. The… St. Luke's Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
11:00 am-
6:00 pm
Fahamu Pecou "All Dat Glitters Aint Goals".
Artist Fahamu Pecou presents a brand new series of paintings that explore the representation of black masculinity within contemp… Lyons Wier Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-242-6220
12:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Primary Sources: Artist in Residence 2011-12.
Primary Sources presents the work of Njideka Akunyili, Meleko Mokgosi and Xaviera Simmons, the 2011-12 artists in residence at T… Studio Museum in Harlem. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-864-4500
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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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 pmThe Phantom of the Opera.
The unforgettable tale of a mysterious figure haunting the Paris Opera House. Majestic Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 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
2:00 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
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 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
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 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
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 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
2:00 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
2:00 pmPorgy and Bess.
Featuring Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis and David Alan Grier in this musical production. Richard Rodgers Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 pmNewsies - The Musical.
This is the tale of newsie Jack Kelly and his army of newsies who strike after Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise… Nederlander Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-921-8000
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 pmThe Sensational Josephine Baker.
Starring Cheryl Howard as a performer in this solo show about the legendary entertainer. The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Theater). 212-947-8844
2:00 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
2:00 pmChaplin - The Musical.
From the slums of London to the heights of Hollywood, this production reveals the man behind the legend. The schedule shown may… The Barrymore Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmForbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking.
This New York sensation returns with an all-new take on the highs and lows of recent seasons and features outrageous costumes, h… 47th Street Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmKidd Pivot The Tempest Replica.
Former Ballet Frankfurt dancer Crystal Pite fuses classical dance with structured improvisation and a strong theatrical sensibil… The Joyce Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 212-691-9740
2:00 pmUS.
A 21st century love story set against the backdrop of the 2008 Presidential election. US examines the power struggles in both po… The Lion Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Theater).
2:00 pmAn Enemy of the People.
When Dr. Thomas Stockmann discovers toxic contamination in the water used at the local baths, he expects to be a hero. But since… Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-399-3030
2:00 pmBring It On - The Musical.
Two squads, two schools who try to claim the title at the National Cheerleading Championships. St. George Theater. (Performance - Musical). 718-442-2900
2:00 pmCougar - The Musical.
A 4 person show about 3 divine but disillusioned women who unleash their "inner cougar" by dating younger men and in the process… St. Luke's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmIf There Is I Haven't Found It Yet.
A 15 year old gir's weight makes her a target for bullies. When her mom transfers her to the school where she teaches in order t… Laura Pels Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-719-1300
2:30 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
2:30 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
2:30 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
2:30 pmFried Chicken and Latkes.
A hero's journey from the standpoint of a person born into a world of "Us vs. Them". The story addresses the racial identity, f… The Actors Temple Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
2:30 pmThe Last Smoker In America.
A musical comedy based in America where the government is in your kitchen, sniffing for outlawed cigarettes. Westside Theatre - Upstairs. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 212-315-2244
3:00 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
3:00 pmNewsical The Musical.
This musical revue is based on making fun of current events, newsmakers, celebrities, and politicians. The Kirk Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Musical). 212-279-4200
3:30 pmCirque du Soleil - Dralion.
Dralion is a fusion of ancient Chinese circus tradition and the avant-garde approach. The schedule shown may not list all perfor… Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 516-794-9300
3:30 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
4:30 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
4:30 pmBronte.
Portrait of Charlotte is an award-winning biographical piece written by William Luce. The Actors Temple Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200
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 pm-
7:00 pm
The Best Party Ever.
A satirical two act play about a Keg Party followed by an Office Party consisting of comedic vignettes, sketches, and monologues… The Richmond Shepard Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-684-2690
5:00 pmThe Quantum Eye.
Sam Eaton's entertaining and fascinating exploration of mentalism, magic, perception and deception, where extraordinary ability… Theatre 80. (Performance - Magic and Illusion). 212-842-9717
6:00 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
7:00 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
7:00 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
7:00 pmThe Sensational Josephine Baker.
Starring Cheryl Howard as a performer in this solo show about the legendary entertainer. The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Theater). 212-947-8844
7:30 pmCirque du Soleil - Dralion.
Dralion is a fusion of ancient Chinese circus tradition and the avant-garde approach. The schedule shown may not list all perfor… Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 516-794-9300
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 pmTony n' Tina's Wedding.
This long-running interactive mock wedding exploits the stereotype of the melodramatic Italian. As an invited guest you will da… Vinnie Black's Colliseum at the Edison Hotel. (Performance - Show Comedy). 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 pmDarius Rucker.
Darius Rucker performing live in concert. Count Basie Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 732-842-9000
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 pmCharlie Daniels Band.
Performing live. NYCB Theatre at Westbury. (Arts - Concerts). 516-334-0800
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 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 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 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 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
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 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 pmPorgy and Bess.
Featuring Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis and David Alan Grier in this musical production. Richard Rodgers Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
8:00 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
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 pmNewsies - The Musical.
This is the tale of newsie Jack Kelly and his army of newsies who strike after Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise… Nederlander Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-921-8000
8:00 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
8:00 pmMadonna.
Madonna American singer and song writer performing live on stage. Yankee Stadium. (Arts - Concerts). 718-293-6000
8:00 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
8:00 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
8:00 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
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 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
8:00 pmChaplin - The Musical.
From the slums of London to the heights of Hollywood, this production reveals the man behind the legend. The schedule shown may… The Barrymore Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmForbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking.
This New York sensation returns with an all-new take on the highs and lows of recent seasons and features outrageous costumes, h… 47th Street Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmKidd Pivot The Tempest Replica.
Former Ballet Frankfurt dancer Crystal Pite fuses classical dance with structured improvisation and a strong theatrical sensibil… The Joyce Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 212-691-9740
8:00 pmUS.
A 21st century love story set against the backdrop of the 2008 Presidential election. US examines the power struggles in both po… The Lion Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Theater).
8:00 pm-
9:30 pm
US.
A 21st century love story set against the backdrop of the 2008 Presidential election. US examines the power struggles in both po… The Lion Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Theater).
8:00 pmSilent.
Silent is the touching and challenging story of homeless McGoldrig, who once had splendid things. But he has lost it all-includi… Irish Arts Center. (Performance - Musical). 212-757-3318
8:00 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. The sc… Roy Arias Studios & Theatres. (Performance - Comedic). 212-957-8358
8:00 pmAn Enemy of the People.
When Dr. Thomas Stockmann discovers toxic contamination in the water used at the local baths, he expects to be a hero. But since… Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-399-3030
8:00 pmBring It On - The Musical.
Two squads, two schools who try to claim the title at the National Cheerleading Championships. St. George Theater. (Performance - Musical). 718-442-2900
8:00 pmThe Last Smoker In America.
A musical comedy based in America where the government is in your kitchen, sniffing for outlawed cigarettes. Westside Theatre - Upstairs. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 212-315-2244
8:15 pmNewsical The Musical.
This musical revue is based on making fun of current events, newsmakers, celebrities, and politicians. The Kirk Theatre at Theatre Row. (Performance - Musical). 212-279-4200
8:30 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
9:00 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
10:00 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
10:30 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
10:30 pmThe JustUs League.
Every Saturday The JustUs League combines sketch comedy, live music and video elements, keeping audiences on their toes. The Actor's Playground. (Performance - Show Comedy). 866-496-7269
10:30 pm-
11:30 pm
Too Much Light Makes the Baby go Blind.
Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is the New York Neo-Futurists, the wildly prolific writers/directors/performers, race-aga… Kraine Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-352-3101
 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

10:00 amMercedes Benz Fashion Week.
Featuring Lacoste and Jill Stuart. Damrosch Park. (Retail - Fashion Show / Fair). 212-721-6500
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).
2:00 pmMercedes Benz Fashion Week.
Featuring Mara Hoffman and Herve Leger. Damrosch Park. (Retail - Fashion Show / Fair). 212-721-6500
6:00 pmMercedes Benz Fashion Week.
Featuring QingQing Wu and Monique Lhuillier. Damrosch Park. (Retail - Fashion Show / Fair). 212-721-6500

Sports

1:00 pmRutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Howard Bison.
College Football Game. High Point Solutions Stadium. (Sports - College Football). 866-445-4678
1:10 pmNew York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves.
MLB Baseball Game. Citi Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 718-507-TIXX
7:00 pmSyracuse Orange vs. USC Trojans.
College Football Game. MetLife Stadium. (Sports - College Football).
11:00 pmUS Open Tennis Championship - Session 25.
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

11:00 amThe Gazillion Bubble Show.
This Guiness record holder has blown the biggest soap bubble. Fan Yang presents a show filed with lighting effects, maagic and b… New World Stages - Theatre 2. (Kids - Children's Activities). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmThe Gazillion Bubble Show.
This Guiness record holder has blown the biggest soap bubble. Fan Yang presents a show filed with lighting effects, maagic and b… New World Stages - Theatre 2. (Kids - Children's Activities). 212-239-6200
3:00 pmThe Fresh Beat Band.
Based on a children's TV show with original pop songs produced for Nick Jr. Beacon Theatre. (Kids Theater). 212-496-7070
4:30 pmThe Gazillion Bubble Show.
This Guiness record holder has blown the biggest soap bubble. Fan Yang presents a show filed with lighting effects, maagic and b… New World Stages - Theatre 2. (Kids - Children's Activities). 212-239-6200
6:00 pmThe Fresh Beat Band.
Based on a children's TV show with original pop songs produced for Nick Jr. Beacon Theatre. (Kids Theater). 212-496-7070

Community

10:00 am-
10:00 pm
Bodies...The Exhibition.
Innovative. Real. Groundbreaking. This striking new exhibit showcases real human bodies giving visitors the opportunity to see… South Street Seaport Exhibition Center. (Educational - Science & Nature). 888-926-3437
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Academy of Art University Open House.
Learn about accredited degrees in 18 Areas of Art & Design, meet Academy Alumni & get portfolio feedback, receive information ab… Westin New York at Times Square. (Educational - Open House and Fairs). 415-618-6215
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
11:00 am-
1:30 pm
Walking Tours of Manhattan & Brooklyn.
Explore New York City's History, Architecture, And Culture As We Walk And Talk Our Way Around The Streets Of Gotham. Tourists,… Gotham Walking Tours of New York City. (Educational - Walking Tour). 646-645-5782
12:00 pm-
1:30 pm
The Brooke Jackman Foundation Read-a-thon.
In commemoration of the 11th anniversary of 9/11, as well as the Foundation itself, hundreds of underserved children from the Br… World Financial Center. (Community). 646-490-6446
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
3:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Photoshop & Illustrator Workshops.
Each hour workshop will outline and demonstrate the possibilities of Photoshop and Illustator. If you have ever been interested… Like the Spice, Art Studio. (Educational - Workshop). 718-388-5488
3:00 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
5:30 pm-
7:30 pm
Free Brompton Bike Tours of NYC.
Free Bike Tours of New York City on our Brompton Folding Bicycles. Come by every Saturday at 5:30pm, grab a bike, and we'll lead… NYCeWheels. (Educational - Bike Tour). 212-737-3078
 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

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 pmCentral Park TV & Movie Sites Tour.
Take Two! on a trip through Central Park. Over 40 locations on the tour, including locations from Enchanted, When Harry Met Sall… On Location Tours. (Miscellaneous). 212-209-3370
1:00 pm-
3:00 pm
Family Days.
Features programs designed for family participation. Alternate activities such as coloring and story time for toddlers are prov… Veterans Memorial Hall. (Miscellaneous). 718-448-2500
2:00 pmSopranos Sites Tour.
See the shootings from the hit show on a bus tour through Sopranoland. Over 40 locations on the tour, including Father Phil's P… 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
8:00 pmNew York New York Helicopter Tour.
See New York from with a Helicopter sightseeing tour. Location Pier 6 located at South Street and Broad Street. New York Metro Area. (Miscellaneous).
8:00 pmRomance / VIP Helicopter Tour.
A 20-minute New York City helicopter tour! Enjoy views of Central Park, the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty & more. Loc… New York Metro Area. (Miscellaneous).
8:00 pmThe Big Apple Helicopter Tour.
See New York's famous landmarks in a 15-minute helicopter tour. Landmarks include Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Chry… New York Metro Area. (Miscellaneous).

Dining Specials

12:00 pmStrawberry Fields - A Tribute To The Beatles.
Strawberry Fields Beatles Tribute. Enjoy a Saturday afternoon with an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet with the music of The Beatl… B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Dining - Brunch). 212-997-4144
1:00 pm-
4:00 pm
High Tea.
Enjoy a 3-course afternoon tea with fresh baked scones, an assortment of tea sandwiches and dessert samplings. Harlem Tea Room. (Dining - Dining Specials). 212-348-3471

Nightlife

1:00 am-
6:00 am
Rapt.
Located inside the Vitality Lounge, Rapt is an after-hours drum'n'bass, jungle, hip hop club featuring guest DJ's, an oxygen bar… Vitality Lounge. (Nightlife - Parties). 212-358-9822
11:00 amPlayhouse Saturdays at Strata.
Ladies are free till 12, guys with dates are free till 11. Music by Big Ben spinning Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae and Classics. Hosted… Strata. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-316-6325
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
7:00 pm-
4:00 am
Samba Saturdays.
Feature the best in live music, food and dance of Brazilian culture. See gorgeous Brazilian beauties dance samba in traditional… SOB's - Sounds of Brazil. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-243-4940
7:30 pmNational Comedy Theatre Improv.
Nationally acclaimed improv comedy show that is appropriate for all audiences. Similar in style to Drew Carey's 'Whose Line is… National Comedy Theatre. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-629-5202
8:00 pm-
9:30 pm
Wonder GirlZ.
'Pussycat Dolls meets Charlie's Angels' is the best way to describe Wonder GirlZ. Emmy nominated choreographer Brian Thomas, 'BT… The Supper Club. (Nightlife - Dance). 917-250-5075
8:00 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
8:00 pm-
9:30 pm
Chicago City Limits.
New York's legendary improv. group, Chicago City Limits is better then ever after winning back-to-back MAC awards (2008-09) for… Broadway Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-888-5233
8:00 pmA Night With the Beatle's.
Improvised, Impromptu, and Interactive. Dave Jay seamlessly morphs between distinct impersonations of the Fab Four. A British… HA! Comedy Club NYC. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-977-3097
9:00 pm-
4:00 am
NYC's #1 Latin Party at Pearl.
Come out and dance at NYC's #1 Latin Party. The DJ's will be spinning the best in Merengue, Salsa and all your favorite Latin so… Octagon. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-685-3200
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 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
9:45 pmNational Comedy Theatre Improv.
Nationally acclaimed improv comedy show that is appropriate for all audiences. Similar in style to Drew Carey's 'Whose Line is… National Comedy Theatre. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-629-5202
10:00 pmThe Golden Boys.
Line-up rotates between Thomas & Eric of Wicked Crew, Holmar Filippson & AgRam of N'ice, with wonderboys Brennan and Steve. Tun… Fun. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-946-1955
10:00 pmSaffire Saturdays at C West.
Featuring KTU's Judy Torres. DJ Louis 'Mole' Morales playing house, tance, hip-hop, freestyle and classics. Proper attire req… C West. (Nightlife - Dance). 914-636-8844
10:00 pmCaribbean Saturdays at Amarachi.
Caribbean Saturdays is a Caribbean dance party featuring reggae, soca and a splash of the hottest hip-hop and R&B vibes. Amarachi Lounge. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 646-641-4510
10:00 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
10:00 pm-
4:30 am
Soca Passion.
Soca Passion is a new monthly event which combines live performances with a spirited and energetic dance party. Nikki & Sam. (Nightlife - Dance). 718-930-1316
10:00 pm-
11:30 pm
Chicago City Limits.
New York's legendary improv. group, Chicago City Limits is better then ever after winning back-to-back MAC awards (2008-09) for… Broadway Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-888-5233
10:00 pm-
2:00 am
Rock & Roll Dueling Piano Show.
All request sing a long featuring your favorite Rock & Roll Hits. Popular requests include Billy Joel, Elton John, Bon Jovi, Br… Sweet Caroline's Dueling Piano Bar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-977-3884
10:00 pm-
4:00 am
"Hustle" Saturdays.
Guest DJ's spin hip-hop, reggae, R&B, old skool and more. All table reservations get a free bottle! Dress to impress (no sneak… Duvet Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - DJ). 646-544-2532
10:00 pm-
12:00 am
Back to School Special: X-Rated CartoonZ!.
When you think of being a kid what makes you grin? Saturday morning cartoons! Some of our sexiest ladies will dress up as your f… WOW Cafe Theatre. (Nightlife - Adult theme). 212-777-4280
10:30 pm-
4:00 am
Brooklyn Soul Dance Party.
New York's Finest DJs spinnin' 80's & 90's Classics, R&B, Latin, Neo-Soul, Afrobeat, Funk, Soul, Reggae, and Soca. Tamboril Restaurant and Lounge. (Nightlife - DJ). 718-930-1316
11:00 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
11:00 pm-
3:00 am
Kosher Party at Talia's.
A perfect destination for orthodox and traditional Jews who would love to sschmoozes, mix and mingle with styled sophisticates i… Talia's Steakhouse & Bar. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-580-3770
11:00 pm-
1:00 am
Absent Minded Comedy.
Absent Minded Comedy is an unsensored edgy late night show created by an eclectic cast of rising improv performers and comedians… Laugh Factory. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-586-7829
12:00 am-
4:00 am
Debauchery at Cake Shop.
Late night dance party with host host 'PappaWheelie.' PappaWheelie is the nom de plume of a music journalist, music producer, a… Cake Shop. (Nightlife - Parties). 212-253-0036
12:00 amComedy 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
12:00 am-
4:00 am
Vero's List - Saturday.
Experience one of the trendiest hotspot of New York. Join us Saturday night for some cocktails, great House music provided by DJ… Guest House. (Nightlife - Parties).
 Same Sex Saturday's at SBNY.
Stud Search with Hostess Kenny Dash will take place from 8pm until 10pm followed by legendary DJ Max Rodriguez who will entertai… SBNY Splash Bar New York. (Nightlife - Gay & Lesbian). 212-691-0073
 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
 Saturday Night Party at Lemon Lounge.
DJ's spinning a mix of Hip Hop, Classics, Reggae, Rock & a touch of everything else. Everyone free before 12midnight. Reduced c… Lemon Lounge. (Nightlife - DJ). 646-667-2566
 Sizzlin' Latin Nights.
Begin your night with beginners or advance dance lessons from 8-10pm. Dress to Impress. 2 drink minimum at tables. Ages 21+ To… The West Gate Lounge. (Nightlife - Dance). 845-358-8100
 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
 Drink, Dine, Dance.
Drink, Dine, Dance and Smike Hookah every Friday and Saturday. Featuring DJ Amir, Belly Dancer, Club Dancer and Psychic Reader. Club Tuts. (Nightlife - Parties). 212-961-7507

Government & Politics

9:30 am-
12:30 pm
A Prayer Breakfast for President Obama.
Join Black Women for Obama-NJ and 'Friends' to tell President Obama and 1st Lady Michelle Obama 'We've Got They're Backs.'. Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel. (Politics - Fundraiser). 908-352-6172
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