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The EventGuide FRIDAY September 25, 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 | The Pimps of Joytime. Mixing samples and dance beats with tasty live musicianship and sweet vocal harmonies, The Pimps of Joytime have evolved into th
Brooklyn Bowl. (Arts - Concerts). 718-963-3369 | | 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- 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 | 11:00 am- 4:00 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 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 | | 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 | | 7:00 pm | U2.  Performing live in concert. Giants Stadium. (Arts - Concerts). | | 7:00 pm | Tony 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 | | 7:00 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 | Chicago.  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 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 | RockStarsNYC. The newest Off-Broadway Theater event to stage dive into the intensified rock concert experience combining dance & live rock n r
Polly Esther's NY. (Performance - Theater). 212-714-ROCK | | 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 | 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 | | 8:00 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 | | 8:00 pm | My First Time. My First Time is a new play in the style of The Vagina Monologues, featuring four actors in hysterical and heartbreaking stories
New World Stages. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-840-3335 | | 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 | Next to Normal.  A modern musical that explores how one suburban household copes with crisis. Booth Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200 | | 8:00 pm | Rock 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.
Brooks Atkinson Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100 | | 8:00 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 | Political Subversities. A cabaret of darkly funny songs and topical sketch comedy about culture, politics and the crazy F-ed up world we're living in. The Peoples Improv Theater (PIT). (Performance - Cabaret). 212-563-7488 | | 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 | | 8:30 pm | Sinbad.  Performing live on stage. Ages 16+. Nokia Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). | | 10:00 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 | 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 | | 10:30 pm | Naked Boys Singing.  Playing on Stage 5, this all-male, all-nude musical has been running since 1999 and delivers exactly what it's title promises.. New World Stages. (Performance - Musical). 212-871-1730 | | 10:30 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 | | 12:00 am | 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 |
BusinessCommunityDining 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 | | 11:30 am | Aloha Fridays. Every Friday after is Aloha Friday at Roy's New York. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and receive 10% off your lunch or dinner. Roy's New York. (Dining - Dining Specials). 212-266-6262 |
For ChildrenMiscellaneous| 10:00 am | Sopranos 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 | | 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 | 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Diet Coke Pop-Up Kitchen. Giveaways such as healthy snack pairings including a refreshing Diet Coke, fun sweepstakes and tips on nutrition and entertainin
New York Metro Area. (Miscellaneous). | | 12:00 pm | Gossip Girl Sites Tour. Experience a day in the life of Manhattan's Elite on the tour of Gossip Girl Sites. More than 40 locations that have been used
On Location Tours. (Miscellaneous). 212-209-3370 | | 12:00 pm | Central 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 | | 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 |
Nightlife| Call | Full Frontal Fridays at SBNY. World Class Circuit DJ's will be in each week from 10pm until 5am. SBNY Splash Bar New York. (Nightlife - Gay & Lesbian). 212-691-0073 | | Call | 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). 212-696-6617 | | 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 | | Call | 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 | | Call | Hair Bands and Keg Stands. We've got the keg stands so we want to see your craziest hair bands. Rock your headband for a free beer while the kegs continue
The Village Pourhouse Upper West. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-979-BEER | 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 | | 3:00 am | Amateur Burlesque at Webster Hall. Bare what you dare and show the world what they're missing at Webster Hall NYC's Great American Amateur Striptease contest. Ladi
Webster Hall. (Nightlife - Adult theme). 212-353-1600 | 5:00 pm- 12:00 am | Salsa Groove. An after work happy hour Salsa Party. It's the only Salsa party happening on Friday nights so we get a diverse vibrant crowd see
S.O.B.'s - Sounds of Brazil. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-243-4940 | 5:00 pm- 4:00 am | Indulge Afterwork Fridays. Network & socialize with mature professionals after a long work week for an evening of food, drinks, dancing and fun at this sex
Vesta. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 212-629-1786 | 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Satisfaction Afterwork Fridays. DJay Gus of Scratch Academy spinning R&B/HipHop/Top 40/Reggae/Latin/Old School. Midtown's # 1 Happy Hour Dance Party. Fashiona
Elevate NYC. (Nightlife - Dance). 347-788-9817 | 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm | Lew Anderson All-American Big Band. On Fridays enjoy the big sound of Lew Anderson's All American Big Band. Birdland Jazz Club. (Nightlife - Live Music). 212-581-3080 | | 7:30 pm | National 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 | | 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- 9:30 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 pm | Eight is Never Enough. Now in it's 4th year, Eight is Never Enough comedy troupe continues to dazzle audiences of all ages through interactive improv,
Times Square Arts Center. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-586-7829 | | 8:00 pm | Disco Hustle Fridays. 8-9pm disco and hustle dance lessons, 9pm DJ Joe. Dance the night away with disco and hustle. Dress to Impress. 2 drink minim
The West Gate Lounge. (Nightlife - Dance). 845-358-8100 | | 8:00 pm | Justin Tranz Comedy Hypnosis. Just like a Surgeon, Tranz skillfully operates on your psyche, your fears and your funny bone, with the "Power of Suggestion." I
HA! Comedy Club NYC. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-977-3884 | | 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 | I Need A Drink. Bring in the weekend with the dynamic Drum & Bass stylings of David 'Swingsett' of ISM Records. The crowd is a rare cross-secti
Fun. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-946-1955 | | 9:00 pm | Karaoke at Rubber Monkey. Karaoke set-up in the Performance Lounge, with a mix of R&B, hip-hop and house going on down below. Rubber Monkey. (Nightlife - Karaoke). 212-625-8220 | 9:00 pm- 12:00 am | Steamy Sultry Salsa Social. NYC's hotest Salsa Dance Party. Every Friday night from 9:00-12:00 am; very well attended; all ages and all levels of dancers, f
Lorenz Latin Dance Studio. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-418-5484 | 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 pm | National 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 pm | Burlesque Show at Webster Hall. Amateur Burlesque hosted by Shane Savant
. Webster Hall. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-353-1600 | | 10:00 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 | | 10:00 pm | Late Night Party. Open bar for ladies 10:30-11:30pm. Ladies free till midnight, Men free till 11:30pm. Reduced after on guestlist. Music by DJ
Vesta. (Nightlife - DJ). 212-629-1786 | 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 | Ladies Night Fridays. Ladies drink for 1/2 price every Friday from 10pm-close only at The Village Pourhouse!. The Village Pourhouse. (Nigthlife - Ladies Night). 212-979-BEER | 10:00 pm- 4:00 am | Vero's List - Friday. A posh Manhattan nightclub with no door drama and reasonable prices. Reduced admission / tables and nightlife packages reservat
Ultra Lounge NYC. (Nightlife - Parties). 212-725-3860 | 10:00 pm- 5:00 am | Hollywood Friday's. Ladies free all night, gentleman free until 11:30pm. Free drinks until 11pm. Strict door policy. Dress casual but trendy. China Club. (Nightlife - Parties). 212-398-3800 | | 10:30 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 | | 11:45 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 | 12:00 am- 4:00 am | Manhattan Haitian Dance Party. Featuring the music of Haitian culture called Konpa. It is an infectious mid-tempo Caribbean sound that is danced with a partner
S.O.B.'s - Sounds of Brazil. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-243-4940 | | 12:00 am | 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 | 12:00 am- 4:00 am | Vero's List - Friday. Reduced admission / tables and nightlife packages reservations. To get on the guest list text message at 917-557-5787. Marquee Nightclub. (Nightlife - Parties). 917-569-0979 |
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