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November 19, 2009
The Arts
| Call | Cirque du Soleil - Wintuk.  A cast of 50 performers weaves exciting circus arts, breathtaking theatrical effects and unforgettable songs into a seasonal sto… WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden. (Performance - Theater). 212-465-MSG1 |
| 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 | Miley Cyrus. Performing live in concert with special guest Metro Station. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. (Arts - Concerts). 212-490-6650 |
| 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 | Brighton Beach Memoirs. The play centers on young Jewish teen Eugene Morris Jerome and his extended family living in a crowded home in the Brighton Beac… Nederlander Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-921-8000 |
| Call | Oleanna. A riveting account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students. A provocative drama… Golden Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200 |
| 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 | White Christmas. The Tony Award-nominated musical comedy Irving Berlin's White Christmas returns to Broadway. The score includes the songs "Sist… Marquis Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-307-4100 |
| Call | The Art of Stop-Motion. Largest-ever gallery exhibition and sale of Props, Storyboards and Conceptuals from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas,… Animazing Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-226-7374 |
| 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- 5:45 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 am- 6:00 pm | Touhami Ennadre: Under New York. Moroccan-born French photographer Touhami Ennadre's first solo exhibition at the gallery. Ennadre uses his Hasselblad camera to… Priska C. Juschka Fine Art. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 212-244-4320 |
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Emily Noelle Lambert: Little Deaths. 'Little Deaths' Painting and Sculpture by Emily Noelle Lambert. Opening reception: Thursday, November 5th 6pm - 9pm. Priska C. Juschka Fine Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 212-594-5452 |
| 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Civil Union. Individual and collaborative works by Jenny Morgan and David Mramor. Like the Spice, Art Studio. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 718-388-5388 |
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Matter of Fact: Photographs. BLT Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition featuring two prominent contemporary photographers, Gerald Dearing and Steve Py… BLT Gallery. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 212-226-6106 |
| 6:00 pm | They Call Me Mister Fry. A one-man show starring Jack Freiberger as a white boy from Indiana who ends up teaching fifth graders in South Central Los Ange… Comic Strip Live. (Performance - Theater). 212-861-9386 |
| 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm | Dana Dances on Stage: A Won Woman Show. A slick, upbeat and heartfelt story about a young girl Dana who struggles to deal with the hardship of growing up in the urban s… Bowery Poetry Club. (Performance - Dance). 212-614-0505 |
| 7:00 pm | Cerealism: Pop Art Collagist Michael Albert. Famed artist Michael Albert creates large scale, "epic" collage works on historical, literary, musical & geographical themes, us… Matted LIC Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 718-786-8660 |
| 7:30 pm | Hamlet. Donmar Warehouse's dark and wintry production of Hamlet directed by Michael Grandage and starring Jude Law as the Prince of Denm… Broadhurst Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | Dreamgirls. A rags-to-riches story of a 1960s Motown girl group and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. Times an… Apollo Theater. (Performance - Musical). 212-531-5304 |
| 8:00 pm | Bye Bye Birdie. A lively rock n' roll musical comedy. Bye Bye Birdie received the 1961 Tony Award for Best Musical and features the songs as "P… Henry Miller's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 212-239-6200 |
| 8:00 pm | Memphis - 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 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 | The Royal Family. A classic comedy of theatrical manners, written by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber, whose other storied collaborations include… Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-200 |
| 8:00 pm | Superior Donuts. A black teenager, who is the donut shops only employee, wants to change the shop for the better. This provocative comedy explor… Music Box Theater. (Performance - Theater). 212-239-6200 |
| 8:00 pm | Wishful Drinking. Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia in the first 'Star Wars' trilogy, and daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher) recounts the in… Studio 54. (Performance - Theater). 212-719-1300 |
| 8:00 pm | Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Complexions returns with its explosive signature style, wrought with athleticism, virtuosity and artistry. The Joyce Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 212-242-0800 |
| 8:00 pm | Made in Heaven. Conjoined twins Max and Benjie share everything - a life, a career, a penis. But when they plan to propose marriage to their mu… The SoHo Playhouse. (Performance - Show Comedy). 212-691-1555 |
| 8:00 pm | LeeSaar the Company - Prima. In Prima, five arresting performers explore a world of pure sensation and energy. Teasing out the feminine and the virile, they… Performance Space 122. (Performance - Dance). 212-352-3101 |
| 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). 646-229-6430 |
| 9:00 pm | Rakim. Performing live in concert with special guests Rhymefest. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (Arts - Concerts). 212-997-4144 |
| 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). 646-229-6430 |
| 10:00 pm- 12:00 am | Starshine Burlesque. Starshine Burlesque takes it off every single Thursday night and features some of the best in burlesque entertainment New York h… The Fortune Cookie Cabaret. (Performance - Burlesque). |
Business
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Unstoppable Door Opening Strategies and Tips to Reach and Connect to the Decision Maker!. Wendy Weiss, the Queen of Cold Calling T, will join Powermastery's circle of guest presenters to expand your knowledge base and… One Spirit Learning Alliance. (Business - Seminar). 347-689-9090 |
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 | Bookforum at The New School - Labor Issues in the 21st Century. Bookforum, in conjunction with the Vera List Center for Art and Politics at The New School, investigates how the American workfo… The New School - Tishman Auditorium. (Community - Panel Discussion /Forum). 212-229-5488 |
| 11:00 am | Ground 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 |
| 1:00 pm | Ground 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 |
| 4:30 pm- 5:30 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 |
| 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm | Yoga Through and After Cancer. This is an innovative yoga class created specifically for women cancer survivors offering physical and spiritual support during… Sangha Yoga Shala. (Community - Self Help). 718-384-2097 |
| 7:30 pm | Honoring Native American Heritage Month. Come and hear the little known story of how the lives and leadership of Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) women inspired 19th century U.S… Freedom Hall. (Community). 212-222-0633 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:30 pm | Amma's Satsang. Satsang has power to transform your mind. It is a time to cleanse the mind and allow the spirit to flow. Satsang is Sanskrit fo… Dharmakaya Meditation Center. (Community - Self Help). 212-306-0534 |
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 |
Festivals
| Call | Korean Film Series. The Korean Cultural Service New York hosts a twice-monthly film series on Thursdays. Films screened include classic Korean movi… Korean Cultural Service New York. (Festival - Film Festival). 212-759-9550 |
| Call | 9th Annual Russian Film Week. Events will be held in different parts of the City, from South Brooklyn to Upper Manhattan, and will feature award-winning Russi… Tribeca Performing Arts Center. (Festival - Film Festival). 212-964-0030 |
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Fine Craft Boutique. Featuring international works in decorative and wearable Fiber, Clothing, Jewelry, Ceramics, Glass, Small Sculpture. The Pen and Brush. (Festival - Arts & Crafts Show). 212-475-3669 |
| 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Taste Of The Upper West Side. Meet At 72nd Street Subway Station Park. Includes introductions, Upper West Side Notes, Three Hour Guided Walking Tour and Wine… New York Metro Area. (Festival - Wine Tasting). 917-981-9474 |
| 6:00 pm | MIX NYC Queer Experimental Film Festival. All of the media presented is rooted in the lives, politics, and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and otherwis… MIX Factory. (Festival - Film Festival). 212-742-8880 |
| 6:30 pm | Beaujolais Nouveau 2009. FIAF is offering thirsty New Yorkers the chance to be among the first to taste the new vintage on the American shore, while also… French Institute Alliance Francaise. (Festival - Wine Tasting). 212-307-4100 |
| 7:00 pm | Southern Hospitality's Tequila Festival. Join Southern Hospitality as we taste some of the finest tequilas in the world. Representatives from the distilleries will be d… Southern Hospitality BBQ. (Festival - Liquor Tasting). 212-249-1001 |
Health & Fitness
| 12:00 pm | Midtown Bootcamp Fitness Classes. This workout is tough but can be done by people at all fitness levels. You will lose weight dramatically! Get stronger fast! Hav… Ripley-Grier Studios. (Health & Fitness). 212-397-1313 |
| 1:00 pm | Midtown Bootcamp Fitness Classes. This workout is tough but can be done by people at all fitness levels. You will lose weight dramatically! Get stronger fast! Hav… Ripley-Grier Studios. (Health & Fitness). 212-397-1313 |
For Children
| 11:30 am- 12:30 pm | The Story Museum. Preschool children up to age 5. Step inside a world filled with the magic of stories, crafts, music, dancing and singing. Ever… Historic Richmond Town. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 718-351-1611 |
| 3:30 pm | After School Book Club. Junior High School students. Read and discuss selected books covering major periods in history. The collections and historic bu… Historic Richmond Town. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 718-351-1611 |
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 |
| 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm | The Future Of Lighting. This one-night event will focus on the fresh and exciting innovations in designer lighting that are beginning to become a realit… Lighting By Gregory. (Miscellaneous). 800-807-1826 |
| 5:00 pm- 12:00 am | Under the Stars. Stars hanging from the ceiling of the 150-foot Great Room are lit by the largest specialty crafted display of illuminated color… Time Warner Center. (Miscellaneous). |
| 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 | Virtual Thursdays at SBNY. SBNY Splash Bar New York. (Nightlife - Gay & Lesbian). 212-691-0073 |
| Call | Ladies Night at Webster Hall. Don't miss out on the explosive Male Revue from 10pm to midnight for the ladies only. Webster Hall. (Nigthlife - Ladies Night). 212-353-1600 |
| 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 / Bar Tour). 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 |
| 6:00 pm | After Work Thursdays at Proof. Join us for happy hour every Thursday with drink specials. Proof Bar and Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 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 | 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 |
| 8:00 pm- 12:00 am | The Ultimate #1 Male Strip Show. The ultimate #1 male strip show in New York City! A perfect event for anyone who is looking for a special VIP service to spoil… Suzie Wong Saki Lounge. (Nightlife - Adult theme). 877-876-4865 |
| 8:00 pm- 1:00 am | Adonis Club Gay Male Strip Night. Adonis Club is a Private strip club venue for gay men in the Brooklyn area. It will feature some Hot male strippers plus there… Production Lounge. (Nightlife - Gay & Lesbian). 718-482-6900 |
| 8:30 pm- 11:00 pm | Comedy Soap Box. Comedy Soap Box has been producing some of the best standup in New York for four years. Comedians from Leno, Letterman, HBO, Com… Nevada Smith's. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-982-2591 |
| 8:30 pm- 10:30 pm | Comedy Hurts. A variety of TV credited comedians perform in an intimate room where you can eat, drink while you enjoy the show. $3 draft beers… Joe Franklin's Comedy Club. (Nightlife - Comedy). 212-592-4435 |
| 8:30 pm | New Moon Party. Join us as we travel to Forks, Washington. Suck on Vampire Cocktails with your New Moon stub as you get lost in the Twilight sou… Vintage Irving. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-677-6300 |
| 9:00 pm | Celebrity Thursdays at Rubber Monkey. Resident DJ's Eric Tomasini, David Vasquez and John Creamer spinning on-the-edge house with the once-famous and would be supermo… Rubber Monkey. (Nightlife - Dance). 212-625-8220 |
| 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- 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 |
| 10:00 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 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | Salsa Night. Come out every Thursday night to NYC's most exciting and only underground Salsa party 4 years and still going strong! ... NYC's… Club Cache. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 646-591-2772 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | 80s Night. Featuring live 80s music by Hometown Sweethearts. 80s movies & TV shows on the Big Screen, and 80s pricing on all drinks. Southern Hospitality BBQ. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 212-249-1001 |
| 11:00 pm- 4:00 am | Say Word Thursday. This is a sexy, sexy, sexy, intimate Senegalese/French spot in the East Village. Beautiful decor, great staff, great sound, gre… Nolia. (Nightlife - DJ). 212-228-8103 |
| 11:00 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 |
Retail Events
| Call | Independent Retail Week New York. Independent Retail Week has been created by Nolcha to show the customer the best in individual style. Come and enjoy a week of… New York Metro Area. (Retail - Retail Event). |
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