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August 31, 2016

WEDNESDAY

Headliners

11:00 amUS Open Tennis Championship - Session 5.
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 6.
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).

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
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.
Opened on Broadway in 1988. 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 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 pmMatilda - The Musical.
Based on the story writtenby Roald Dahl, Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl who decides that despite a bad odd… Shubert Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmLes Miserables.
Adaptation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece, set in Paris amid the social and political struggles of 19th century France. Imperial Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmAn American In Paris.
A romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl set in an European city, both looking for a new beginning… Palace Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-730-8200
2:00 pmOn Your Feet.
The story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, who believed in their talent, their music and each other, and became an international se… Marquis Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-382-0100
2:00 pmAllegiance.
Inspired by true events, Allegiance is the story of the Kimura family, whose lives are upended when they and 120,000 other Japan… Longacre Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmCirque du Soleil - Paramour.
Paramour, featuring eye-popping acrobatics and sumptuous music and dance, spins the thrilling tale of a beautiful young actress… Lyric Theatre. (Performance). 212-307-4100
2:00 pmShuffle Along.
A recreation of the 1921 musical about a tainted mayoral election in Jimtown, USA. Music Box Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmHamilton.
A musical story about the life and very interesting times of Alexander Hamilton. Richard Rodgers Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
2:00 pmBeautiful: The Carole King Musical.
The inspiring true story of Carole King, from her early days as a Brooklyn teenager (named Carol Klein) struggling to enter the… Stephen Sondheim Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmSchool of Rock.
The story of substitute teacher Dewey Finn as he transforms his class at a prestigious prep school from the regular academic cur… Winter Garden Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmTrip of Love.
The story of one girl's journey through the 60's set to the biggest hits of the decade. Stage 42. (Performance - Musical).
2:00 pmBright Star.
The story of Billy Crane and Alice Murphy, a young soilder home from WWII and the editor of a literary journal, who's meeting ch… Cort Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmWaitress.
Based on the 2007 film of the same name, this follows the story of Jenna who is a pregnant waitress trapped in an abusive marria… Brooks Atkinson Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
2:00 pmFiddler on the Roof.
A revival of the much beloved musical about Tevye and his daughters in a settlement of Russia. Broadway Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmTuck Everlasting.
Young Winnie Foster is taken on a life-changing adventure when she discovers the magical secrets of the Tuck family. Broadhurst Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmSomething Rotten!.
Nick and Nigel Bottom are playrights in the 1590's, living in the shadow of the "The Bard." A visit to a soothsayer leads them i… St. James Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
2:00 pmCats.
Cats is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. Neil Simon Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
7:00 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
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 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 pmAladdin.
Aladdin frees a genie from a lamp, he finds his wishes granted. However, he soon finds that the evil has other plans for the lam… New Amsterdam Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-282-2900
7:30 pmMatilda - The Musical.
Based on the story writtenby Roald Dahl, Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl who decides that despite a bad odd… Shubert Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:30 pmSchool of Rock.
The story of substitute teacher Dewey Finn as he transforms his class at a prestigious prep school from the regular academic cur… Winter Garden Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:30 pmWaitress.
Based on the 2007 film of the same name, this follows the story of Jenna who is a pregnant waitress trapped in an abusive marria… Brooks Atkinson Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
7:30 pmTuck Everlasting.
Young Winnie Foster is taken on a life-changing adventure when she discovers the magical secrets of the Tuck family. Broadhurst Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
7:30 pmCaught.
In this irreverent new genre-bending piece, theatre makers Christopher Chen and Lee Sunday Evans apply their playful imagination… La Mama. (Performance - Musical). 646-430-5374
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.
Opened on Broadway in 1988. 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. Listing may not include all s… Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-307-4100
8:00 pmBlue Man Group.
Opened on Boradway in 1991. Three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience th… Astor Place Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 800-BLUE-MAN
8:00 pmComedy For All.
Tommy Koenig's The Comics Studio presents Comedy For All. Stand up pros from stage and screen. All ages! All sexes! All race… Dillons Supper Club. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-307-9797
8:00 pmWayra: Fuerza Bruta.
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 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
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 pmLes Miserables.
Adaptation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece, set in Paris amid the social and political struggles of 19th century France. Imperial Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmAn American In Paris.
A romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl set in an European city, both looking for a new beginning… Palace Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-730-8200
8:00 pmOn Your Feet.
The story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, who believed in their talent, their music and each other, and became an international se… Marquis Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-382-0100
8:00 pmAllegiance.
Inspired by true events, Allegiance is the story of the Kimura family, whose lives are upended when they and 120,000 other Japan… Longacre Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmShuffle Along.
A recreation of the 1921 musical about a tainted mayoral election in Jimtown, USA. Music Box Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmHamilton.
A musical story about the life and very interesting times of Alexander Hamilton. Richard Rodgers Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100
8:00 pmTrip of Love.
The story of one girl's journey through the 60's set to the biggest hits of the decade. Stage 42. (Performance - Musical).
8:00 pmBright Star.
The story of Billy Crane and Alice Murphy, a young soilder home from WWII and the editor of a literary journal, who's meeting ch… Cort Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
8:00 pmSomething Rotten!.
Nick and Nigel Bottom are playrights in the 1590's, living in the shadow of the "The Bard." A visit to a soothsayer leads them i… St. James Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200
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).

Sports

11:00 amUS Open Tennis Championship - Session 5.
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 6.
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).
7:10 pmNew York Mets vs. Miami Marlins.
MLB Baseball Game. Citi Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 718-507-TIXX

Community

6:45 am-
8:45 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).
6:00 pm-
7:00 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 pm-
9:30 pm
Figure Drawing Class.
Weekly figure drawing class from a nude model mediated by artist, Kendall Bradford. Bring your own materials. Like the Spice, Art Studio. (Educational - Class). 718-388-5488
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

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 am
&3:00 pm
Sex & 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
7:30 pmWednesday Night Skate.
Largest group skate in New York. Meets each Wednesday at Union Square North between 7:30 and 8pm. Union Square Park. (Miscellaneous). 212-696-7247

Dining Specials

9:00 pmFree BBQ.
Free BBQ is offered every Wednesday in the beer garden coupled with drink specials. Canal Bar. (Dining - Happy Hour). 718-246-0011

Nightlife

6:00 pmAfter Work Wednesdays at Rubber Monkey.
Pete Rivera will be spinning your favorite Hip Hop, R&B, Classic, Funk and Old Skool hits. Professional dress required. Rubber Monkey. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 212-340-1263
6:00 pm-
4:00 am
Skys The Limit Wednesdays.
DJ Alkaline spins Hip-Hop, Top 40, House, & Classics from 6 pm until late in the night. Specials on well drinks, beer and wine b… Sky Room. (Nightlife - Parties). 212-380-1195
7:00 pm-
12:00 am
Latin Jazz Wednesdays.
An Evening of Latin Jazz. Midnight Cafe. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-226-2572
7:00 pmRock Band Tournament.
All of you wannabe rockers can show off your skills on Rock Band 2 and rock out to over 300 songs with artists like the Foo Figh… The Village Pourhouse. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-228-4200
8:04 pmVintage Vinyl w/ DJ South High.
Have a few cocktails and hear rare and classic Lounge, Exotica, Latin, Rock and Soul records from the 50s, 60s and 70s the way t… Detour. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-533-6212
9:00 pm-
1:00 am
Karaoke on Third at Proof.
Karaoke featuring Dan Kingman and drink specials all night long. $5 Cosmos and $3 Domestics. Proof Bar and Lounge. (Nightlife - Karaoke). 212-228-4200
9:00 pmEasy Wednesdays at Avalon.
Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae & Reggaeton provided by DJ Dallas Green (So So Def/The Def DJ's, NBA Rhythm 'N Rims tour DJ) and hosted by… Avalon Nightclub. (Nightlife - Dance). 917-674-6067
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-
12:00 am
Atlantic Quartet.
Live Jazz Event every Wednesday with members of the Atlantic Quartet. 66 Charlton Restaurant & Bar. (Nightlife - Jazz). 212-229-9988
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
9:30 pmRoots N Ruckus.
New York's only weekly roots/folk/ragtime/blues music showcase! Every Wednesday night. Village Ma. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-529-3808
10:00 pmWednesday Sessions at Fun.
Featuring DJ Que, Bill Patrick, and special guest Tom Amoroso for some loungey house. Fun. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-946-1955
10:00 pm-
4:00 am
The KTHNXBYE.
Wednesday night party featuring resident DJ's Mike Dextro, Shandi Sullivan, and 'eLe* spin 80's, electroclash, and progressive h… Pianos. (Nightlife - DJ). 212-505-3733
10:00 pm-
4:00 am
Spice Wednesdays.
Trendy Wednesday night event that features all-star guest DJ's that spin Funk, Soul, Dance, House, R&B and Hip Hop. Katra Lounge. (Nightlife - DJ). 212-473-3113
Hardbar Wednesdays at SBNY.
SBNY Splash Bar New York. (Nightlife - Gay & Lesbian). 212-691-0073
All the Drag with the Asian Dragdolls.
Witty drag queens from New York team up with Asian "dragdolls" from Singapore, Japan, India, China, Hawaii, Indonesia, and the P… Lucky Cheng's. (Nightlife - Adult theme). 212-861-2438
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