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WEDNESDAY
August 5, 2009
The Arts
| Call | Mamma Mia!.  The story of a forty-something mother planning her daughter's wedding. Incorporating 22 of the band ABBA's songs. Schedule var… Winter Garden Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200 |
| Call | Shrek The Musical. Based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film. Schedule may vary… Broadway Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200 |
| Call | Mary Poppins. Based on the stories by P.L. Travers and the Oscar-winning 1964 Walt Disney film. The show fatures original film score by Rober… New Amsterdam Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-282-2900 |
| Call | In the Heights. In the Heights is a new musical about three days in the life of Washington Heights. Schedule varies, please check ahead. Richard Rodgers Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100 |
| Call | 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). |
| Call | The Little Mermaid. The Little Mermaid is based on the Academy Award-winning film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Ariel long… Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4747 |
| Call | Kids' Night On Broadway. year-round program where kids ages 6 to 18 can see Broadway shows for free on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month when… New York Metro Area. (Performance - Theater). |
| Call | Night Of the Living Decks. Mike.A & Fangoria presents "Night Of the Living Decks." Coffin SkateBoard Group Art Show "Over 50 Artists." Drink Specials: $4… Avenue A Sushi Japanese Restaurant. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-982-8109 |
| 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 am- 6:00 pm | John Wood: Quiet Protest. Wood, 86, pioneered the use of multimedia collage, and is a master in his use of many additional techniques including straight p… International Center of Photography. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 212-857-0000 |
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | David Seidner: Paris Fashions, 1945. A collection of couture-clad dolls made for the Theatre de la Mode, a wildly creative effort by the French fashion industry to b… International Center of Photography. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 212-857-0000 |
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | Avedon Fashion 1944-2000. The first exhibition devoted exclusively to Richard Avedon's fashion work will include some 175 photographs from throughout his… International Center of Photography. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 212-857-0000 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | "Wall Paintings" by Chris Esposito & Amber Dubois. AES Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by two New York artists, Chris Esposito and Amber Dubois. The exhi… AES Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 718-249-9359 |
| 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Off The Clock. A group exhibition of works by artists who work or have worked as studio assistants to other artists. Opening Reception: Friday… Like the Spice, Art Studio. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 718-388-5388 |
| 2:00 pm | South Pacific. The musical is based on James Michener's Tales of the South Pacific, and features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hamm… Vivian Beaumont Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200 |
| 2:00 pm | The Country Girl. The play is about a down-on-his luck alcoholic actor and his unhappy wife, whose fortunes look to change when he is offered a ro… Bernard B. Jacobs Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200 |
| 2:00 pm | The 39 Steps. This Olivier Award winning comedy is adapted from the Alfred Hitchcock film by Patrick Barlow and is staged with four cast membe… Cort Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200 |
| 2:00 pm | The 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 pm | The 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 pm | Jersey 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 pm | Wicked. 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 pm | Avenue 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… Golden Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200 |
| 2:00 pm | Bingo. Three friends, Honey, Vern and Patsy, will do just about anything to get to their Bingo game, including drive through a hurrican… St. Luke's Church. (Performance - Musical). 212-246-3540 |
| 2:00 pm | Perfect 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 pm | The 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). 212-307-4100 |
| 2:00 pm | Billy 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 |
| 2:00 pm | 9 to 5. An all-new musical comedy about friendship and revenge centers on a trio of office workers who turn the tables on their sexist a… Marquis Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100 |
| 7:30 pm | Amateur Night. Since 1934, aspiring artists and performers take the stage of the Apollo in the hope that the approval of the audience will laun… Apollo Theater. (Performance - Interactive Theater). 212-531-5304 |
| 7:30 pm | The Han Tang Yuefu Music and Dance Ensemble. The Taiwan-based company recreates the traditional Nanguan music and Liyuan dance of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), with sumptuo… The Joyce Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 212-242-0800 |
| 8:00 pm | South Pacific. The musical is based on James Michener's Tales of the South Pacific, and features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hamm… Vivian Beaumont Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200 |
| 8:00 pm | The Country Girl. The play is about a down-on-his luck alcoholic actor and his unhappy wife, whose fortunes look to change when he is offered a ro… Bernard B. Jacobs Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200 |
| 8:00 pm | The 39 Steps. This Olivier Award winning comedy is adapted from the Alfred Hitchcock film by Patrick Barlow and is staged with four cast membe… Cort Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200 |
| 8:00 pm | The 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 pm | The 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 pm | Jersey 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 pm | Wicked. 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 pm | Avenue 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… Golden Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200 |
| 8:00 pm | Stomp. This international percussion ensemble used everyday objects to create amazing sounds and rhythms. Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-307-4100 |
| 8:00 pm | Blue 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 pm | Bingo. Three friends, Honey, Vern and Patsy, will do just about anything to get to their Bingo game, including drive through a hurrican… St. Luke's Church. (Performance - Musical). 212-246-3540 |
| 8:00 pm | Comedy 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 pm | The World Stand Up Comedy. 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. (Performance - Comedic). 646-329-6502 |
| 8:00 pm | Billy 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 pm | Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Hair follows a group of hopeful, free-spirited young people. The score includes the musical numbers "Let the Sun Shine In," "Aq… Al Hirschfeld Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200 |
| 8:00 pm | Cyndi Lauper & Rosie O'Donnell. Performing live on stage. St. George Theater. (Performance). 718-442-2900 |
| 8:00 pm | Chisa Hutchinson's Dirt Rich - CityParks Theater Presented by Time Warner. The piece revolves around a group of urban pre-teens after they find money buried beneath their playground. East River Park. (Performance - Theater). |
| 8:00 pm | 9 to 5. An all-new musical comedy about friendship and revenge centers on a trio of office workers who turn the tables on their sexist a… Marquis Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100 |
Community
| Call | 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 |
| Call | 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 |
| Call | 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 |
| Call | Sapnish Harlem Salsa Tour. Museum lecture featuring cultural insights, History, Ethnomusicology, Religion,Anthropology, Music and Dance. Includes social… New York Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). |
| Call | Climate Change: The Threat to Life and a New Energy Future. An examination of one of the most pressing issues of our time-the massive, human-induced warming of Earth, a phenomenon that cou… American Museum of Natural History. (Educational - Science & Nature). 212-769-5200 |
| 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). |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | New York TV & Movie Tour. Go behind the scenes of your favorite TV shows and movies filmed in NYC: Friends, Seinfeld, Ghostbusters, Spider Man, Ugly Betty… Ellen's Stardust Diner. (Educational - Walking Tour). 212-209-3370 |
| 12:30 pm- 1:45 pm | Five Years of Great Writing from the Believer. Popular authors from McSweeney's literary magazine discuss their contributions to the four-time National Magazine Award nominate… Bryant Park Reading Room. (Community - Panel Discussion /Forum). 212-768-4242 |
| 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 |
| 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Bollywood Dance. Experience Bollywood Dancing at its Best! Learn from award winning choreographer and performing artist with 15 years of experie… Roy Arias Studios & Theatres. (Educational - Class). 732-213-4333 |
| 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 |
| 7:00 pm | Creating Sustainable Microfinance Programs: A Panel Discussion. A special panel discussion, hosted by Mercy Corps' Action Center to End World Hunger in Battery Park City. Confirmed panelists i… Mercy Corps Action Center. (Community - Panel Discussion /Forum). 212-537-0511 |
| 7:45 pm- 10:00 pm | Wednesday Night Skate. Large weekly group skate, with anywhere from 50 to 250 skaters depending on the weather. Generally geared toward intermediate le… Union Square. (Community). 917-287-7969 |
Dining Specials
| Call | Caviar Wednesdays. The famous Russian Tea Room is offering a summer promotion of 25% off all caviar selections - a choice of more than a dozen inte… Russian Tea Room. (Dining - Dining Specials). 212-581-7100 |
| Call | Complimentary Bar Bites at MELT. MELT is offering complimentary "Bar Bites" with every cocktail ordered at the bar. Melt. (Dining - Dining Specials). 718-230-5925 |
| Call | Lobsterfest. Chef Valbuena translates ordinary lobster into delectable dishes such as Saffron Bisque, Lobster Pot Pie and Vanilla Vinaigrette… Melt. (Dining - Dining Specials). 718-230-5925 |
| 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Happy Hour at Cafe St. Bart's. Cafe St. Bart's. (Dining - Happy Hour). 212-888-2664 |
| 9:00 pm | Free BBQ. Free BBQ is offered every Wednesday in the beer garden coupled with drink specials. Canal Bar. (Dining - Happy Hour). 718-246-0011 |
Festivals
| Call | Mostly Mozart Festival. Performances of works by Mozart, Haydn, and Mendelssohn, as well as premieres by the Mark Morris Dance Group in collaboration wi… Lincoln Center. (Festival - Music). 212-721-6500 |
Health & Fitness
| 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm | Boot Camp by inSHAPE. A results-driven total body conditioning workout that utilizes a circuit training format, with innovative and challenging exerci… Bethesda Fountain. (Health & Fitness). |
Miscellaneous
| 11:00 am | New 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 | 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 |
| 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 pm | Wednesday 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 |
Nightlife
| Call | Hardbar Wednesdays at SBNY. SBNY Splash Bar New York. (Nightlife - Gay & Lesbian). 212-691-0073 |
| Call | 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 |
| 5:00 pm | The Big Easy in the Big Apple. Live Music from Brother Josephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra. A feast for Sinners and Saints, heaping helpings of… Downstairs Bar at Sequoia. (Nightlife - Parties). 212-732-9090 |
| 6:00 pm | After 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 |
| 7:00 pm- 12:00 am | Latin Jazz Wednesdays. An Evening of Latin Jazz. Midnight Cafe. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-226-2572 |
| 7:00 pm | Rock 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 |
| 7:30 pm | Stand Up Comedy Shows All Night Long. New York's Busiest Comedy Club located in the Heart of Times Square. All shows are 90 minutes long and feature 4-5 Comedians see… HA! Comedy Club NYC. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-977-3884 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Comedy For All. A rare comedy evening that features professionally-known and up-and-coming talent of all ages, races and sexes in an audience-fr… Broadway Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-439-8034 |
| 8:04 pm | Vintage 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 pm | Easy 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 pm | Nightly Stand 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 | Comedy 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- 12:00 am | Open Jazz Jam. Bar 13 is hosting a new Jazz Jam every Wednesday. No Cover, 2 for One Drinks. Sit in with an awesome band. Dark cool room, le… Bar 13. (Nightlife - Jazz). 212-979-6677 |
| 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 pm | Roots 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 pm | Wednesday 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 |
Sports
| 12:10 pm | New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals. MLB Baseball Game. Citi Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 877-538-6282 |
| 7:00 pm | Sky Blue FC vs. FC Gold Pride. Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) Game. Yurcak Field. (Sports - Soccer). 888-SBFC-TIX |
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