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WEDNESDAY
September 23, 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 | Hanging Fire: Contemporary Art From Pakistan. The exhibition comprises nearly 50 works by 15 artists, and includes installation art, video, photography, painting, and sculptu… Asia Society and Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-288-6400 |
| Call | Discover Colombia Though its Heart. A new 47-piece cultural art exhibition from the South American country of Colombia. Vanderbilt Hall. (Arts - Art Exhibit). |
| Call | Discover Colombia Through Its Heart. Experience Colombia by exploring seven interactive, 13-foot heart sculptures, each spotlighting a different facet of the country… Grand Central Terminal. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-532-4900 |
| 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- 5:00 pm | Karen Dimit "Gods and Goddesses",. Dimit. The exhibition highlights work from Karen's two series "Observed" and "Gods and Goddesses." Reception September 19th 6-… AES Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 718-249-9359 |
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Johnny Madsen "Red, Yellow and the Blues". This is the Danish neo-expressionist's first solo show in the United States. Reception September 10th, 6- 9pm. Denise Bibro Fine Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-647-7030 |
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Jade Townsend: Sick, Sick Wind. An installation by Jade Townsend revolving around a constructed pig-shaped, winged battleship, marking his third solo exhibition… Priska C. Juschka Fine Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-594-5452 |
| 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Fade: Eric LoPresti. Like the Spice is proud to present Fade, a second solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by Eric LoPresti. 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 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 | 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 |
| 4:00 pm | Art Opening: "The History of You". Photos by Ryan Easter and Paintings by Max-Carlo Martinez. Opening Reception September 3rd 8pm - 11pm. Presidente Beer Promo 8… Sputnik. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 718-398-6666 |
| 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 | GROOVALOO: The Hip Hop Sensation!. GROOVALOO combines the authenticity of A Chorus Line with the energy of STOMP as it embarks on a journey through the diverse wor… The Joyce Theater. (Performance - Dance). 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 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 | 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 | 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 | Altar Boyz. This musical comedy spoof follows a Christian boy band that includes one Jewish boy. The performances are held at New World Stag… New World Stages. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200 |
| 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 | "The Night Watcher" Pay What You Can Nights. "Pay What You Can" night at Primary Stages is a night of theater that puts you in charge of the ticket price. Use your spare cha… 59E59 Theaters. (Performance - Theater). 212-753-5959 |
| 8:00 pm | Kimmy Gatewood's Hat-trick. Kimmy Gatewood unveils a new comedic trilogy about legends, philosophy, love and rock 'n' roll. Follow Kimmy through this three… Ars Nova Theater. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-489-9800 |
| 8:30 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 |
| 10:00 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 |
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 | Responding to Climate Change in New York City and Around the World. Join us for a presentation by Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig from the NASA Goddard institute for Space Studies/Columbia University Earth… Mercy Corps Action Center. (Community - Panel Discussion /Forum). 212-537-0511 |
| 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). |
| 8:00 am- 5:00 pm | Certified Disaster Recovery Professional Training. Could You Conduct Business if Disaster Strikes? Be in control during a crisis with a Disaster Recovery Professional Certificati… SLC Center. (Educational - Class). 314-442-0472 |
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | Will Climate Risks Change the Map of NYC?. Come see a display that compiles information about projected flooding in New York City from storm surges and rising sea levels r… Mercy Corps Action Center. (Educational - Science & Nature). 212-537-0511 |
| 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Open House. Arte Capoeira Center will celebrate its six years of activity by opening its doors for free capoeira and dance classes, as well… Arte Capoeira Center. (Community). 212-431-0811 |
| 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 |
| 6:15 pm- 8:30 pm | Arabic and French Free Taster Classes!. Calling all budding linguists! Cactus Language Courses is offering a two-hour beginners lesson in French or in Arabic with a nat… Teaching House. (Educational - Class). 888-9STJOHNS |
| 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm | Trap-Neuter-Return: How to Manage a Feral Cat Colony. Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist… Big Apple Car Service. (Educational - Workshop). 212-662-5761 |
| 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 |
| 7:45 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 |
| 8:30 pm- 9:30 pm | Sangha Yoga Newbie Program with Cory Washburn. New to Yoga? This class will offer you a comprehensive overview of the necessary building blocks needed to set the foundation fo… Sangha Yoga Shala. (Educational - Class). 718-384-2097 |
Dining Specials
| 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 |
| 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 |
Health & Fitness
| 5:30 pm- 6:15 pm | Dance-based Workout Classes. New York Sports Clubs is hosting free workout classes in Herald Square. Dance your way to fitness with Zumba, African Dance, Ma… Herald Square. (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 |
| 5:30 pm- 11:30 pm | Buzztime's Wednesday Night Fantasy Football. Every Wednesday, you and your friends can have a chance at winning one of 500 weekly prizes by joining other sports fans in play… Mad River Bar & Grille. (Nightlife - Sports). 212-988-1832 |
| 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 |
| 7:00 pm | Air Guitar Competition. Release your inner rock star without playing a note! Bring your best air guitar performance and melt faces for great prizes.. The Village Pourhouse. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-979-2337 |
| 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- 9:00 pm | On the House Happy Hour. Party at Whiskey River on Saturdays and enjoy free drinks for you and 19 of your friends from 8:30-9:30! Or, start your happy ho… Whiskey River. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 212-679-6799 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm | On the House Happy Hour. Party at Black Bear Lodge on Saturdays and enjoy free drinks for you and 19 of your friends from 8:30-9:30! Or, start your happy… Black Bear Lodge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 212-253-2178 |
| 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 |
| 8:30 pm | The World Stand Up Comedy. The World Stand Up Comedy features the best mix of national TV headliners from Letterman, the Tonight Show and Comedy Central as… Broadway Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 646-242-6652 |
| 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 | 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- 10:00 pm | Pi "Fire Horse Girl" CD Release Party. Performing live in concert. National Underground. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-475-0611 |
| 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
| 7:00 pm | New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils. NHL Preseason Hockey Game. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. (Sports - Hockey). 800-882ISLES |
| 7:10 pm | New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves. MLB Baseball Game. Citi Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 877-538-6282 |
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