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Sunday, March 23, 11am-noon THE NEXT HOUR radio show: Actor/author/raconteur Malachy McCourt hosts the Easter Bunny. WBAI/NY 99.5FM

Sunday, March 23 9:30pm Terry Jinn's long-running The Project is coming to an end. This is the penultimate show! The People's Improv Theater. $5

Monday, March 24, 2-3pm CAT RADIO CAFE Author David King Dunaway on his updated biography "How Can I Keep from Singing? The Ballad of Pete Seeger"; and puppet artist/storyteller Theodora Skiptares on her new adaptation of "Medea." Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer. WBAI/NY 99.5FM

January 25, 2008 Previews begin T HE SLUG BEARERS OF KAYROL ISLAND at Vineyard Theatre in NYC

Yes we can!

THE EVENTS:

Tuesday, February 4, 2008 VOTE. Please vote! Find your polling place.

Tuesday, February 4, 2008 8:30pm and 10:30pm Mingus Big Band.The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club. 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)
This week:

Trumpets: • Earl Gardner • Tatum Greenblatt • Kenny Rampton	Saxophone: • Craig Handy • Wayne Escoffery • Abraham Burton • David Lee Jones • Jason Marshall	Trombone: • Conrad Herwig • Ku-umba Frank Lacy • Earl McIntyre
Drums: Donald Edwards	Bass : Joe Martin	Piano: David Kikoski

Friday, Feb 8, 2008 Lianne Smith with Greg Peterson opening for Nada Surf's sold-out show at the Bowery Ballroom. Thursday Nada Surf is also at Wmsburg Music Hall. I don't know why I'm listing it since it's sold out. I'm just happy for them! Greg Peterson wrote a song that's on the new Nada Surf album, which Matthew sings with Lianne Smith. Jon Pareles said this about it in the NYT:
"As the album ends, “The Film Did Not Go Round” unites love and death: “Everyone’s gotta leave their love sometime/If not now, then at the end of your lifetime.” But the music, a pristine ballad shared by Mr. Caws and Lianne Smith singing in close harmony, finds serenity."
Some of you may remember Greg performing this...at Beauty Love Truth! 3 BLT performers in one NYT review!

Saturday, February 16, 2008 8 pm doors/8:30 pm show THE VANITY SET/ANTIETAM, DUMP, THE SCENE IS NOW Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn. $10.00

Sunday, February 17 Drew Glackin tribute concert and benefit silent auction and raffle. Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn. Confirmed acts are: Brad Roberts (of Crash Test Dummies); The Silos; Jack Grace Band; Chris Mills; Tandy; Chip Robinson; Quarry Hill; A Don Piper Situation; Feathermerchants; and many more to be confirmed soon. Check The Silos site for updates.

Sunday, Feb 17 2008 09:00 PM and 10:30 Trumpeter Ryan Kisor at Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Ave, Brooklyn $10

Ongoing: THE SLUG BEARERS OF KAYROL ISLAND at Vineyard Theatre in NYC

And I just can't let this one go yet:

Through January 26th The Society of Illustrators presents: Artists Against The War

Saturday, January 26th, 8pm doors The Scene is Now perform their new record. Cake Shop 152 Ludlow Street btw Stanton & Rivington Streets
1st: HUMAN HEARTS [w/ FRANKLIN BRUNO], 2nd: THE SCENE IS NOW , 3rd: CHOO CHOO LA ROUGE, 4th: ORANGES BAND $6

Saturday, January 26th sets at 9 and 10:30pm The Donny McCaslin group will be performing music from "In Pursuit" at the Jazz Gallery in NYC 290 Hudson Street, Donny McCaslin - Tenor Saxophone and compositions, Steve Wilson - Alto Saxophone and Alto Flute, Kate McGarry - Voice, Ben Monder - Guitar, Adam Cruz - Drums, Boris Kozlov - Bass. $15 cover.$10 for members

Sunday, January 27, 2008 8:30pm Lianne Smith with Greg Peterson Baggot Inn @ 82 West 3rd St. (bet. Sullivan & Thompson near the W. 4th subway stop) Free!

Monday, January 28 doors 8pm, show 8:30pm. Shoot the Messenger Media satire, created by Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead and this week, special guest David Rees. Ace of Clubs, Under Acme Great Jones (3rd St.) Btwn Broadway and Lafayette. Tickets $10

Tuesday, January 29 8:30pm and 10:30pm Mingus Dynasty.The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club. 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)

Through December 18 Max Ophuls retrospective at BAM Hey, neat.

Friday, Dec 14th 10pm (also Sat Dec 15 @ 10pm, Sun Dec 16 @ 9pm) TJ & Dave at Barrow Street Theater. The best theater in town. The fact that it is also improvised is a magical bonus. $12 if you say improv at the Box Office (otherwise $20). Repeat audiece get to come for $5! They come all the way from Chicago to do this the first weekend of every month.

Monday, December 17th doors 8pm, show 8:30pm. Shoot the Messenger WEBSITE FINALLY ALIVE! Media satire, created by Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead and this week, special guests Rachel Maddow from Air America. Ace of Clubs, Under Acme Great Jones (3rd St.) Btwn Broadway and Lafayette. Tickets $10 (SHOW RETURNS JANUARY 7TH)

Through December 13 African filmmaker Ousmane Sembène retrospective at Film Forum. Hey, great! Just cancelled netflix. I've got $5 member friend passes here.

Tuesday, November 27 8:30pm and 10:30pm Mingus Big Band.The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club. 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)

Friday, November 30 7pm (program 2 is Saturday at 2pm) Magic Images: A Lantern Slide Holiday Entertainment lanternists David Francis and Joss Marsh will re-create live Victorian-era holiday entertainment in two programs for children and adults. Celebrating the influence of Charles Dickens, MoMA presents a lantern-slide telling of A Christmas Carol, along with the lantern-inspired films Scrooge, or, Marley's Ghost (R. W. Paul, 1901), Buy Your Own Cherries (R. W. Paul, 1904), and Fire! (James Williamson, 1901). Performances will also include mechanical and "dissolving" views of Gibraltar, Paris, Aladdin's adventures, and the heroic Fireman's Wedding, along with audience sing-alongs to period temperance songs. $10

Saturday, December 1st 7pm Jim Walsh hosts a book release/Hootenanny for “The Replacements: All Over But the Shouting: An Oral History” followed by New York songwriters performing Replacements songs. Banjo Jim’s 9th & Avenue C, New York, New York. $10

Monday, December 3rd doors 8pm, show 8:30pm. Shoot the Messenger WEBSITE FINALLY ALIVE! Media satire, created by Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead and this week, special guests Jim Walsh, author of Replacements oral history. Ace of Clubs, Under Acme Great Jones (3rd St.) Btwn Broadway and Lafayette. Tickets $10

Tuesday, December 4th 8:30pm and 10:30pm Mingus Big Band.The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club. 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)

December 6th, 7th and 8th. Losers Lounge tribute to Paul McCartney. Joe's Pub.

Sunday December 9th @ 10.00pm Danbert Nobacon from Chumbawamba (9.00 pm Franz Nicolay 8.00 pm Mischief Brew) THE MERCURY LOUNGE

Monday, December 10th doors 8pm, show 8:30pm. Shoot the Messenger WEBSITE FINALLY ALIVE! Media satire, created by Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead and this week, special guest Anne Meara of Stiller/Meara! Ace of Clubs, Under Acme Great Jones (3rd St.) Btwn Broadway and Lafayette. Tickets $10

Friday, November 3 6:00 PM - Midnight Brooklyn’s pirate printmakers and cheap-art champions CANNONBALL PRESS will host their second PRINTS GONE WILD art fair. Artists and printmakers from around the country will convene in a cavernous Williamsburg warehouse to display and sell their prints for LESS THAN FIFTY DOLLARS A POP. DAVID REES will emcee the opening night's festivities-- which will include rock bands; a raffle; a live interview and be serving as DJ for the event, playing some of my finest thrift-store records! Supreme Trading Gallery, Brooklyn 213 North 8th St (Williambsurg) FREE

Monday, November 5th doors 8pm, show 8:30pm. Shoot the Messenger WEBSITE FINALLY ALIVE! Media satire, created by Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead and this week, special guests Roseanne and Mo Rocca. Can you dig it! This is my favorite show ever, and I help! Ace of Clubs, Under Acme Great Jones (3rd St.) Btwn Broadway and Lafayette. Tickets $10

Tuesday, November 6th, Sets are at 9pm & 11:30pm (until 1am). Special appearance MINGUS BLUES & POLITICS ON ELECTION DAY! special appearance at Cachaca. For one night only a Mingus quartet will celebrate the "blues & politics" of Election Day at Cachaca, the new Brazilian hang at 35 West 8th Street. Cover is only $8 during the week; minimum is $10. Reservations: 212-388 9099 The musicians include: SEAMUS BLAKE, JEFF TAIN WATTS, BORIS KOZLOV & DAVID KIKOSKI. (Note; there will be no Mingus Band performing at Iridium on November 6th!)

Wednesday, November 14, 7pm Katie Halper, Ariana Hellerman, Kate Itzkowitz and Elana Shneyer cordially invite you to a fundraiser and screening of LA MEMORIA ES VAGA an award-winning documentary by Katie Halper about the history and legacy of The Valley of the Fallen, Spain's largest monument, built by Franco with political prisoner labor to celebrate his victory and their defeat in the Spanish Civil War. The Tank 279 Church street (between White and Franklin)Followed by a Q & A session with the filmmaker about the film and Spain's new Law of Historical Memory. The fundraiser is for our new film ANOTHER CAMP IS POSSIBLE a documentary about Camp Kinderland, the unique summer camp that for more than 80 years has lived up to its motto: "Summer Camp with a Conscience"Suggested Donation $15-$150 Drinks will be served

Friday, October 26 7:30 PM DAVID REES LECTURE ON ISLAMOFASCISM: "The More You Know" Word Bookstore, Brooklyn 126 Franklin St (Greenpoint) From Rees: "Soft-spoken conservative intellectual David Horowitz has designated October 22-26 as "Islamofascism Awareness Week." In case you didn't know, we are fighting World War IV with Islamofascists-- but "the academic left has mobilized to create sympathy for the enemy and to fight anyone who rallies Americans to defend themselves." Horowitz has enlisted voices of moderation like Ann Coulter, Daniel Pipes, and Rick Santorum(?!?) "to oppose these lies and to rally American students to defend their country." I want a piece of that! So I'm giving a FREE lecture on Islamofascism. If ever a lecture on the nihilistic evil of Islamofascism could be described as "TOTALLY OFF THE HOOK," this is it! (Afterwards I will be signing copies of Maureen Dowd's "Are Men Necessary?" and Nora Ephron's "I Feel Bad About My Neck") FREE

Monday, October 29th doors 8pm, show 8:30pm. Shoot the Messenger media satire, created by Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead with special guest author John Bowe plus a very luscious jazz trio playing during the intermission. It's a hang! ! And some great photos are here. Next week's guests are Roseanne and Mo Rocca. Can you believe it? Ace of Clubs, Under Acme Great Jones (3rd St.) Btwn Broadway and Lafayette. Tickets $10

Monday, October 29th 10pm Keyboard Karaoke with Joe McGinty at The Lucky Cat 245 Grand Street Williamsburg

Tuesday, October 30th, 8pm and 10pm Mingus Big Band.The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club. 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)

Monday, October 15th doors 8pm, show 8:30pm. Shoot the Messenger media satire, created by Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead with special guest comedian Negin Farsad and Get Your War On writer David Rees. I am acting in a sketch again this week! And we have a very luscious jazz trio playing during the intermission. It's a hang! Here are some photos from recent show with Chuck D and prior weeks are there, too! Here are two videos from the show- Wake Up World with Hope and Davis:

The launch of website, with lots more videos, coming this week! Ace of Clubs, Under Acme Great Jones (3rd St.) Btwn Broadway and Lafayette. $10

Monday, October 15th10pm Keyboard Karaoke with Joe McGinty at The Lucky Cat 245 Grand Street Williamsburg

Tuesday, October 16th, 8pm and 10pm Mingus Big Band.The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club. 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)

Friday, October 19th, 8:30pm CMJ showcase with Chris Mills (Chris Mills-guitar/vox, Drew Glackin-bass, Konrad Meissener-drums, and David Nagler-keyboards) Union Pool, 484 Union Avenue, Brooklyn NY. (its off the Metropolitan stop on the L train)

Sunday, October 21 Tour de Bronx bike ride. FREE!

Friday, September 28, 2007 10pm Lianne Smith with Greg Peterson at The Living Room. Shows by Lianne and Greg are rare lately, and they could really use your support for this primetime spot! Later there's a record release party for Phonograph. They sound nice, too. And Matt Kanelos is in the 8pm spot, so you could just live in the living room tonight.

Friday, September 28th 10:30pm Improv with Slideburgers, Johnny Lunchpail and Stamp and Coin Club The Red Room 85 E. 4th St(b/t 2nd and 3rd Aves) Third Floor $5

Friday, Sept 28-30 10pm (9 on Sunday) Baby Wants Candy from Chicago, with a improvised musical (more funny and smart and musical than a real musical!) Barrow Street Theatre

Sunday, September 30th 11pm Huckleberry Slim at The Sidewalk Cafe 94 Ave A(corner of 6th and Ave A) Free!!

Monday, Oct 1st at 4:30 pm (also Monday, Oct 1st at 8:00 pm and Friday, Oct 5th at 11:00 pm) World premiere of my friend Brian Fountain's new musical JC2K "The U.S. Army had a simple plan: Breed a battalion of Jesus Christ clones and turn them into elite super-soldiers. But something went wrong and one of the six million dollar messiahs escaped. Now, they must do the unthinkable: bring him home or take him down." Featuring: Matt Caplan (Rent, High Fidelity), Kate Wetherhead (Legally Blonde), Jared Gertner (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and James Monroe Iglehart (...Spelling Bee). 45th Street theater, part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival

Monday, October 1st doors 8pm, show 8:30pm. Shoot the Messenger media satire, with special guest comedian and guest interview. I am acting in a sketch this week! And we have a very luscious jazz trio playing during the intermission. It's a hang! Here are some photos from recent show with Chuck D and prior weeks are there, too! Here are two videos from the show- Wake Up World with Hope and Davis:

The launch of website, with lots more videos, coming soon! Ace of Clubs, Under Acme Great Jones (3rd St.) Btwn Broadway and Lafayette. No Show October 8th. $10

Monday, October 1st 10pm Keyboard Karaoke with Joe McGinty at The Lucky Cat 245 Grand Street Williamsburg

Tuesday, October 2nd, 8pm and 10pm Mingus Big Band.The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club. 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)

Wednesday, October 3rd 8:00P The Mekons at Gramercy Theatre with Danbert Nobacon of Chumbawamba. Check out Mekons new record Natural.

Monday, September 17th, doors 8pm, show 8:30pm. Shoot the Messenger with Public Enemy's Chuck D. Cabaret under Acme Restaurant. Great Jones (3rd St.) Btwn Broadway and Lafayette. $10

Monday, September 17th 10pm Keyboard Karaoke with Joe McGinty at The Lucky Cat 245 Grand Street Williamsburg

Tuesday, September 18, 8pm and 10pm Mingus Big Band.The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club. 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)

Monday, September 10th, doors 8pm, show 8:30pm. Shoot the Messenger with author, activist and crafty troublemaker Mark Crispin Miller and political comedian Dean Obeidallah. I'm contributing to this show and doing various bit parts each week! Website is still in development, so here's the press release:

Shoot the Messenger is a satirical wrap-up of the week's news from the brain of Daily Show Co-creator Lizz Winstead. A live sketch-comedy show incorporating multi-media elements, it gives us the world as seen through the filters of the fictional producers and on-air talent at "Wake-up World" - the worst morning news show in America. It is an indictment, both hilarious and scathing - not only of the newsmakers, but of the news media that molds them. Shoot The Messenger will give the audience a glimpse into the behind the scenes decision making at a news show, and the process that brings those decisions to the air. And of course the on-air results of the aforementioned horrific brainstorming.

Of course not everyone in the media gets a flogging; Each week Lizz'll interview a media figure who digs deep and gets it right. They'll give us the lowdown on the big stories that were buried (or ignored) by our pals of the over at the corporate run media.

Past guests have included Rachel Maddow, Mark Crispin Miller, Marie Wilson, Ted Rall, Paul Reikoff and Michael Signorile.

The writers, actors and producers of Shoot The Messenger come from Air America Radio and The Daily Show and represent some of the best political comics and writers working today.

And here's a great Time Out New York article about Shoot the Messenger. Ace of Clubs Cabaret under Acme Restaurant. Great Jones (3rd St.) Btwn Broadway and Lafayette. $10

Monday, September 10th 10pm Keyboard Karaoke with Joe McGinty at The Lucky Cat 245 Grand Street Williamsburg

Tuesday, September 11, 8pm and 10pm Mingus Dynasty What better way to spend today....The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club. 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)

Thursday, September 13, 7-10pm Lofty Deeds art show by Jon Langford at Aidan Savoy Gallery at 175 Stanton Street.

Saturday, September 15, 7:30pm. Get Psyched and Seven Fights. UCB Theater. $8

Rest in Peace Max Roach. He started Debut records with Charles Mingus, the first DIY record company and together with Mingus and Ellington made one of my favorite jazz records of all time, Money Jungle. I love this drum battle with Buddy Rich (left) and Roach (right).

Emily Flake has a new book out! "These Things Ain't Gonna Smoke Themselves" She's the best.

NY Noir series keeps on at the Film Forum!

THE EVENTS:

Monday, August 20 doors 8pm, show 8:30pm. Last show before 2 week hiatus of Shoot the Messenger with guests Shelley Lewis, author of the hilarious book, "Naked Republicans" and co-creator of Air America Radio, and comedian Jonathan Lang. I'm contributing to this show and doing various bit parts each week! Website is still in development, so here's the press release:

And here's a great Time Out New York article about Shoot the Messenger. Ace of Clubs Cabaret under Acme Restaurant. Great Jones (3rd St.) Btwn Broadway and Lafayette. $10

Monday, August 20, 8 pm Bro 'in Out with Leo, Tony & bartender Jawnee Conroy With special guests: Andrew W.K., Kurt Braunohler, musical guest Sam Bisbee and more! Somewhere between "The Dick Cavett Show" and "After Dark with Hugh Hefner" lies "Bro'In Out." In this live talk/variety show, hosts Leo Allen (Slovin & Allen) and Tony Camin (The Marijuana Logues) welcome real celebrity guests for a straight up talk show with booze, swearing, sketches and music. Reserve tickets here. UCB Theater $5

Tuesday, August 21 8pm and 10pm Mingus Orchestra -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club. 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)

Wednesday, August 22nd Sets are at 8pm and 9:45 The Brandon Wright Quartet Brandon Wright-Saxophone, Dave Kikoski-Piano, Boris Koslov-Bass, Kendrick Scott-Drums The Kitano Hotel 66 Park Ave (@38th Street). NO COVER

Wednesday, August 22nd 9pm till birthday boy Foster drops. BUBBLE does BEATLES with Tom DeVito (Jupiter Deluxe), Dave Foster, Bill Malchow, Erik Paparozzi (Cat Power) and Larry Russell (BeatleStock!!!) performing songs from Please Please Me to Abbey Road.THE RODEO BAR 375 3rd Avenue (cnr of 27th St) NO COVER.

Wednesday, August 22nd 10:00pm - 1am Donny McCaslin Group Ben Monder – Guitar, Hans Glawischnig - Bass, Adam Cruz – Drums, Donny McCaslin – Saxophones at 55 Bar 55 Christopher Street just off 7th Ave. south $10 cover

Sunday, August 26 8pm & 9pm Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors MINGUS BIG BAND and the MINGUS ORCHESTRA conducted by Gunther Schuller. Damrosch Park Southwest corner of the Lincoln Center Plaza (62nd Street near Amsterdam Avenue) FREE.

THURS, AUG 30th 6:30pm to 9:30 BUBBLE does BEATLES with Erik Deutsch (Charlie Hunter), Tom DeVito, Dave Foster, Erik Paparozzi and Larry Russell!!! free outdoor concert with breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline! Sinatra Park, Sinatra Drive between 4th and 5th streets, Hoboken. FREE

Thursday, September 6,
Bill Callahan (of Smog)
Sir Richard Bishop
Blues Control
$15.00 adv./$15.00 d.o.s
8 pm doors/9 pm show
>> buy tickets

Sunday, September 9th NY Century bike ride sponsored by Transportation Alternatives. Don't know how long we'll do-you can do anything from 15-100 miles.

Getty/AFP photo by Olaf Kraak ( August 7, 2007) A lot of Legos. An 8-foot-tall Lego sculpture sits on a beach Tuesday in Zandvoort, Netherlands. Owners of a beachpub discovered the toy this morning.

Monday, August 13 doors 8pm, show 8:30pm. Shoot the Messenger: A Satirical Weekly Wrap-Up of the News From the Mind of Daily Show Co-creator Lizz Winstead. A live sketch show covering all the news you did (and didn't) hear, as presented by the producers and on-air talent of “24/7” a fictional third-rate cable news network. I'm contributing to this show! Ace of Clubs Cabaret under Acme Restaurant. Great Jones (3rd St.) Btwn Broadway and Lafayette. $10

Tuesday, August 14 8pm and 10pm Mingus Big Band -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club. 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)

Wednesday, August 15 RIVERFLICKS for grown ups BEERFEST Hudson River Park's Pier 54 Dusk

Thursday, August 9th, 7-9 PM Emily Flake has a new book out! "These Things Ain't Gonna Smoke Themselves" Release Party Happy Ending (upstairs lounge) 302 Broome St. (bet. Forsythe & Eldridge) Look for the pink awning that says "Health Club"

Thursday, August 9th 8pm Drink at Work's BARELY FAMOUS 2, Hosted by Lizz Winstead! Use special code - DAW89 - to get $5 off. Click Here to Buy Tickets Now. It's going to be a great night with a bunch of fantastic NYC comics, an awesome house band and many, many drinks.

Thursday, August 9, 7pm The Hold Steady / The Big Sleep / The Teenage Prayers "Damn you, HOLD STEADY! How can any band be this good?" (Rolling Stone) These local heroes are rock & roll's 21st Century saviors—and perfect headliners for a fist-pumping all-Brooklyn triple bill. THE BIG SLEEP churn out "seducing-yet-disorienting bedroom-metal," (Spin.com) while the gritty and soulful TEENAGE PRAYERS boast a front man, Tim Adams, whose vocals are "a fascinating cross between a traditional R&B belter and Stephen Malkmus." (Trouser Press) Prospect Park Bandshell.

Saturday, August 11, 2007 | East River Amphitheater | (FDR Drive @ Cherry St.) VAMPIRE WEEKEND, JONATHAN KANE’S FEBRUARY, MEG BAIRD Free

Thursday-Saturday, JULY 26-27-28 HOOTENANNY with Jim Walsh from Minneapolis. Partial list of performers: Lianne Smith, Brenda Kahn, Stook!, John Swardson, Marcellus Hall from White Hassle, Ambrosia Parsley from Shivaree, Dan Israel, Jeaneen Gauthier, Ivy from the Tin Star Sisters, Steve Almaas from the Suicide Commandos/Beat Rodeo, Michael Morris and more at Banjo Jim's in the East Village.

Friday, July 27, 7.30pm Music & Movies Series Laurel & Hardy With The Millennial Territory Orchestra / Ethan Lipton Trumpeter/bandleader/musical archeologist Steven Bernstein, "the R. Crumb of jazz," (Village Voice) leads the incendiary MTO through new original scores to a selection of LAUREL & HARDY films—a Celebrate Brooklyn commission. The evening begins with Brooklynite ETHAN LIPTON, who "with the distinct high warble of his voice, homespun folksy tunes, and his gentle good manners, seems to have mistakenly wandered into the 21st Century directly from the Great Depression." (Popmatters) Prospect Park Bandshell. FREE.

Friday-Sunday, July 27-28-29 The Del Close Marathon $20 pass for all the improv you can eat at the UCB Theater, and special premium shows at other venues for only $10.

Monday, July 30 Doors 8pm, show 8:30pm. Shoot the Messenger: A Satirical Weekly Wrap-Up of the News From the Mind of Daily Show Co-creator Lizz Winstead. A live sketch show covering all the news you did (and didn't) hear, as presented by the producers and on-air talent of “24/7” a fictional third-rate cable news network. Ace of Clubs Cabaret under Acme Restaurant. 3rd St. Btwn Broadway and Lafayette. $10

Tuesday, July 31 8pm Mingus Orchestra plays a free concert in Washington Square Park New York, NY Mingus Orchestra

Tuesday, July 31 8pm and 10pm Mingus Big Band -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club. 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)

Tuesday, July 31 8:30pm My old improv comedy chum Janice Kirkwood shows off her Detroit singing chops at Googie's Lounge above the Living Room 154 Ludlow.

FRIDAY, July 20 8pm Rooftop Films. The Way We Get By : Deeply philosophical, desperately inspiring, and darkly hilarious short films about the illogical lives we lead. I've been on their mailing list since they started many years ago, and this is the first time I am going! Join me, and buy your tickets in advance, as it will sell out.
8:30 - Live music by Marcellus Hall
9:00 - Short Films
11:30-1:00 - After Party: Open Bar at Bar Matchless (557 Manhattan @ Driggs) Courtesy of Dewar's Scotch Whisky and Martin Miller's Gin.
On the lawn at Automotive High School 50 Bedford Ave, Williamsburg. $8

Saturday, July 7 Cassis and the Sympathies is playing the 2nd Annual NYC Main Squeeze Accordion Festival 'Summer on the Hudson' Pier 1, at West 70th street - 4:00 pm. come out and dance : open air : free and easy :

Every Thursday until August) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Saturday, July 14 9pm Lianne Smith at Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery @ Bleecker (right across from where CBGBs used to be) My set starts at 9pm, but stay for the Scene is Now!

Monday, May 21 - doors open @ 7 PM, Collective:Unconscious & Matt Kohn presents SPEAKEASY CINEMA: Guest Robert Milazzo selects a film for screening. Event starts promptly at 7:30 (ends at 11) 279 Church Street, New York, NY 10013 - 3 blocks below Canal St- across from the Tribeca Grand, $5

Monday May 21 8 PM Bro'In Out w/Leo Allen and Tony Camin + bartender Jawnee Conroy SAMM LEVINE (Neil Schweiber from FREAKS & GEEKS), Peter Gwinn (COLBERT REPORT), Ann Carr (COMEDY CENTRAL), Teddy Goldstein (Bowery Ballroom, everyplace!) UCB Theater. $5

Monday May 21 8 PM Sara Schaefer hosts Name That Tune is tonight at Union Hall in Brooklyn! Name that tune, name the album cover, and name the lyric. PRIZES! Union Hall, Brooklyn 702 Union Street @ 5th Ave. FREE

Monday May 21 9 PM Joe McGinty's new band, Circuit Parade, followed by Keyboard Karaoke at the Lucky Cat 245 Grand Street Brooklyn, NY

Tuesday, May 22 8:30pm Emilio Solla's NY Tango Jazz Project with Chris Cheek, Victor Prieto, Franco Pinna and Pablo Aslan at Barrow Street Jazz Theatre. Curated by renowned musician and band leader Pablo Aslan, who has focused his talents on the influential musical forms of Argentina – from traditional to modern tango, and from jazz standards to the new wave. $20

Tuesday, May 22 8:30pm and 10:30pm Mingus Big Band -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club.1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)

Monday, May 28 noon-dark Memorial Day picnic sponsored by The Company at Prospect Park bandshell. Attendance is mandatory. Don't be fired.

Tuesday, May 29th last day to sign up for Tour de Brooklyn bike ride on June 3rd.. Free!

Tuesday, May 29th 8pm Drink at Work at Riffifi with LIZZ WINSTEAD, Reggie Watts, Todd Levin, Jenny Rubin, Elephant Larry.

Tuesday, May 29 8:30pm Season finale - Pablo Aslan and guests at Barrow Street Jazz Theatre. Curated by renowned musician and band leader Pablo Aslan, who has focused his talents on the influential musical forms of Argentina – from traditional to modern tango, and from jazz standards to the new wave. $20

Friday-Sun June 1, 2, 3 (Fri & Sat 11pm, Sunday at 9pm) TJ & Dave at Barrow Street Theater. The best theater in town. The fact that it is also improvised is a magical bonus. $12 if you say improv at the Box Office (otherwise $20). Repeat audiece get to come for $5! They come all the way from Chicago to do this the first weekend of every month.

Sunday, June 3 8am Tour de Brooklyn bike ride. Free!

Sunday, June 3 Matt Timms' Chill Takedown at Mo Pitkin's.

Saturday, June 9 8:30m Nova Social record-release show at Magnetic Field 97 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn. With Balthrop, Alabama.

Thursday-Sat, June 7, 8, 9 Loser's Lounge Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street

May 11th, 2007 doors open at 7:00pm (come early so as not to miss any singers!). ETV! Every year for his birthday my friend (and amazing guitarist) Terry Jinn puts on a rock show for his friends. He asks his (mostly comedian) friends to sing, and makes us rehearse. It's big. It's a good time. Even if you don't know anyone in the band, it's a pretty awesome show! It is called: Enormous Television 6: a rock and roll music revue starring: Jessica Allen, Aaron Bergeron, Tony Carnevale, James Eason, Brian Fountain, Dan Goodman, Will Hines, Marc Liepis, Jen MacNeil, Maddy Mako, Shannon Manning, Doug Moe, Louie Pearlman, Ernie Privetera, Andrew Secunda, Jodi Skeris, Ptolemy Slocum, Shelly Stover with guest musicians: Lynn Bixenspan (vocals), Betsy Todd (vocals), James Eason (saxophone), Mark Lee (guitar and vocals), Damon Ketron (guitar and vocals) and featuring the Enormous Television Band: Dan Goodman (bass), Ernie Privetera (keyboards), Paul Marcley (drums and Terry Jinn (guitar). Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Ave. Williamsburg. 718-782-5188 FREE. Check out some photos from our rehearsal!

Sunday, May 13 at 3:00 PM COLLECTIVE STRING-WEBS, an interactive art installation in a public park lead by artists Karoline H. Larsen from Denmark and Jasmine Zimmerman from New York, as part of a cultural exchange sponsored by the Danish Arts Council. The event involves everyone collaboratively tracking 21,000 meters of colored string into grand string webs/string shapes. McCarren Park: Meet at Oval Area (behind Park House, between Bedford Av & Driggs Av & Lorimer St) Take L Train to Bedford Ave. Map

SUNDAY, MAY 13th 6:30-8:30pm DAVE FOSTER'S SONGWRITERS TRIANGLE featuring ALICE BIERHORST, SCOTT HARRIS, STEVEN MARK, MARY KATE O'NEIL, LIANNE SMITH. 5 talented folks perform our songs not in the round...but sort of like 5 mini-shows in one nice compact 2 hour package. THE BAGGOT INN 82 W 3rd ST. NY, NY 10012

Tuesday, May 15th 8:30pm and 10:30pm Mingus Big Band -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club.1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)

Thursday, May 17th, 2007 at 8:00pm An Evening Performance Nature's Weakness .with Ben Katchor, Mark Mulcahy, Ken Maiuri, Ernie Gehr, Xiannian Xiao and Bingo Gazingo at Congregation Beth Elohim, 274 Garfield Place, Brooklyn, NY Tickets for the show are $15

Wednesday, April 25th 7:30pm Charles Mingus's masterwork Epitaph will be presented for the first time in 18 years at Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center. I've been helping produce it, and it's going to be an amazing once-in-a-lifetime event. The NY concert will also be hosted by Bill Cosby (who will also host a preshow donor event to benefit the MIngus educational foundation Let My Children Hear Music. Email me if you are a donor-type and I will send you an invitation! More info here. Tickets here (they start at $30)

Friday, April 27th 2007 6pm Roland Satterwhite playing violin and singing with Kyle Sannah on guitar, jazz songs, some south american music, and originals. Rockwood Music Hall, 196 Allen Street

Monday, April 30th 8pm Lianne Smith at The Living Room with the always-amazing Greg Peterson. Sam Bisbee plays at 9pm

Monday, April 30th 10pm Seamus Blake with Kris Bauman, Al Street, and Chris Higginbottomat Niagara, corner ave A + 7th st.

Tuesday, May 1st 8:30pm and 10:30pm Mingus Big Band -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club.1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (half price for students both sets.)

Friday, May 4-Sunday, May 6th (Fri & Sat 11pm, Sunday at 9pm) TJ & Dave at Barrow Street Theater. The best theater in town. The fact that it is also improvised is a magical bonus. $12 if you say improv at the Box Office (otherwise $20). Repeat audiece get to come for $5! They come all the way from Chicago to do this the first weekend of every month.

Thursday, March 29th 8pm Lianne Smith at The Living Room with the always-amazing Greg Peterson.

Sunday, April 1st 9:30pm The Project improv hosted by Terry Jinn at The People's Improv Theater. MY GROUP PERFORMS! Might be my last show again for awhile so come have fun with us! $5

Tuesday, April 3rd Pere Ubu Knitting Factory. (!)

Tuesday, April 3rd 8:30pm and 10:30pm Mingus Big Band -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club.1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (Let me know if you would like to be my guest!)

Wednesday, April 4 @ 8 pm Union Hall’s “Secret Science Club” Presents:
A Nocturnal Garden Party. Plant scientist Gerry Moore lectures on “The Secret Botanical Life of NYC”. Ready to photosynthesize? Explore the weird and wonderful world of plants—especially those that thrive in our overbuilt, human-dominated landscape—with Gerry Moore, director of science for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Go Out on a Limb with Singer/Songwriter Lee Feldman at 9:30 p.m. “Imagine if Charlie Brown made pop records….” and that he lived in the concrete jungle. Union Hall 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.) in Park Slope, Brooklyn

Friday, April 6-Sunday, April 8th (Fri & Sat 11pm, Sunday at 9pm) TJ & Dave at Barrow Street Theater. The best theater in town. The fact that it is also improvised is a magical bonus. $12 if you say improv at the Box Office (otherwise $20). Repeat audiece get to come for $5! They come all the way from Chicago to do this the first weekend of every month.

April 14th-New Teen Improv Class Louie Pearlman, who created and ran the teen improv program at the Magnet Theater, is offering indie teen class which starts on April 14 and run for 6 weeks from 12-3PM on Saturday afternoons. The class will culminate with a performance at a theater space in New York to be determined. The tuition will be $150. To register for the class, please go to his website: TeenImprovNYC.com

Tuesday, April 17-Sunday, April 22. Week-long city-wide celebration of Charles Mingus's 85th birthday. Different Mingus Repertory bands each night at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola.

Wednesday, April 25th Charles Mingus's masterwork Epitaph will be presented for the first time in 18 years at Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center. I've been helping produce it, and it's going to be an amazing once-in-a-lifetime event. The NY concert will also be hosted by Bill Cosby (who will also host a preshow donor event to benefit the MIngus educational foundation Let My Children Hear Music. Email me if you are a donor-type and I will send you an invitation! More info here. Tickets here (they start at $30)

Not enough jazz for you? How bout you put down the duckie!

Tuesday, March 20 THE WAR ROOM Benefit for Iraq Veterans Against the War 8:00 PM - RECEPTION & PHOTO EXHIBIT NINA BERMAN (PURPLE HEARTS) SADIE’S LOUNGE: FREE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 9-MIDNIGHT THE WAR ROOM: $15 ADVANCE, $20 @ DOOR. It's the 4th anniversary of the war in Iraq, and Anthony Lappé hosts a night of hilarity and pathos to benefit Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW.org), the leading antiwar veterans organization. Assuage your liberal guilt. Talk to a veteran. Hear what its really like over there. With video, music and prizes includingTHE GROUND TRUTH: Clips form the award-winning documentary, VETS SPEAK: Get the real deal from those who have served, NVADED OR NOT INVADED: SOLDIER V. CIVILIAN EDITION: Test your knowledge of American foreign policy and win a prize. PLUS SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS $15 ADVANCE, $20 @ DOOR Mo Pitkins 34 Avenue A

Tuesday, March 20 8:30pm and 10:30pm Mingus Big Band -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club.1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (Let me know if you would like to be my guest!)

Wednesday, March 21st. A colab between Deborah Johnson and Mikael Jorgensen's Pronto project on the 14th and 21st of March. There will be two sets -first Pronto proper will perform some of Jorgensen's original compositions (9pm-ish) second we'll bring it with sound and vision (10pm-ish) Smooch Cafe 264 Carlton Avenue Fort Greene, Brooklyn G train to Fulton St. C train to Lafayette Ave.

Wednesday, March 21st at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:15. Jeremy Scahill discusses his new book Blackwater in conversation with Nation columnist and best-selling author Naomi Klein and award-winning journalist and host of Democracy Now! Amy Goodman in a forum presented by The Nation Institute. The New York Society for Ethical Culture 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West, New York City. $10 requested donation.

Thursday, March 22nd 9 & 11 Mingus Dynasty at Cutting Room 19 West 24th Street(24th between Broadway and 6th Aves)

Friday, March 23rd 7pm - Roland Satterwhite w/ strings 8pm - Matt Kanelos w/Kyle Sanna (guitar), Ben Gallina (bass), & Brady Miller (drums) at The Rockwood Music Hall: 196 Allen Street - btw/ Houston and Stanton, F or V to 2nd Ave. Free.

Wednesday, February 14 Sets at 9:30 and 11pm Losers Lounge Valentines Day special. Duets of songs by Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot, Johnny Cash and June Carter, Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, Kermit the Frog and Fozzy Bear, and many more. Joe's Pub. $25

Saturday, February 17th @ 11 am STARBOY@ Mamalu's Bring the kids! 232 N. 12th Street, Williamsburg

Monday, February 19th - doors open @ 7 PM, event starts promptly at 7:30 (ends at 11) Collective:Unconscious & Matt Kohn presents SPEAKEASY CINEMA #11: Adrienne Stern. 279 Church Street, New York, NY 10013 - 3 blocks below Canal St- across from the Tribeca Grand, $5

Saturday, February 24th at 8pm THE FOUR BAGS. Using trombone, accordion, guitar and clarinet/saxophone, the Four Bags combine the vibrancy of popular music and modern jazz the rigor and sophistication of a classical chamber music group. Their adventurous repertoire includes arrangements of Frederic Chopin, Alec Wilder, and Brian Wilson augmented by original compositions from each member. The result is strikingly beautiful, sophisticated and yet highly entertaining. They have performed at Celebrate Brooklyn!, BAMCafe, Symphony Space - and they're big in Japan! Bryan Drye - Trombone; Jakob Garchik - Accordion; Mike McGinnis - saxophones & Clarinet and Sean Moran - Guitar. Barbès 376 9th st,corner of 6th ave in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Wolfowitz is a mess:

One thing that made me CRY: Buzzcocks used in ad for AARP. Life's the illusion. Love is the dream...

Teen Improv Class Louie Pearlman, who created and ran the teen improv program at the Magnet Theater, is offering indie teen class which starts on February 3rd and run for 6 weeks from 12-3PM on Saturday afternoons. It will be at Champions Studios - 257 W 39th St. Btw 7th & 8th Ave, 14th Floor, NYC. The class will culminate with a performance at a theater space in New York to be determined. The tuition will be $150. The class will be a continuation of the skills taught in the Magnet Theater Teen Improv Classes and also will have a lot of room for new students to give improv a try, and for students that have been away for a while to jump back into it! Please feel free to tell friends who are interested about the class, registration is not limited to students who have taken classes with Louie before. To register for the class, please e-mail Louie4711@gmail.com.

Tuesday, January 30th 8:30pm and 10:30pm Mingus Big Band -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club.1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (Let me know if you would like to be my guest!)

Tuesday, January 30, 2007 8pm Jonathan Coulton with David Rees and Graham Smith (Kleenex Girl Wonder at Union Hall.
702 Union St. Brooklyn. $10.

Thursday February 1– Saturday February 3 (Thurs 10pm, Fri & Sat 11pm) TJ & Dave at Barrow Street Theater. The best theater in town. The fact that it is also improvised is a magical bonus. $12 if you say improv at the Box Office (otherwise $20). They come all the way from Chicago to do this the first weekend of every month.

Thursday February 1 and Saturday, February 3rd 10pm Surf 'n Turf Gotham City Improv 48 W 21st St (btwn Fifth and Sixth Aves) 8th Floor From the frothy deeps of the ocean and the core of the earth, rises Surf 'n Turf—a dynamic, physical, emotional, and always surprising improv comedy trio.Starring veteran performers Bob Acevedo, Dave Furfero & Ernie Privetera, and featuring music by The Mermaids.

Friday, February 2nd 5:30pm Bubble Does the Beatles for Kids. At Willy Bee's. 302 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn Cost : $5/$12 family.

Sunday, February 4th First day of a series of Marx Brothers double features.

Tuesday, Feb 6th 8:30pm and 10:30pm Mingus Big Band -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club.1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (Let me know if you would like to be my guest!)

Sunday, February 11th 9:30pm The Project improv hosted by Terry Jinn at The People's Improv Theater. MY GROUP PERFORMS! $5

Happy New Year!
I'll let the Mingus Big Band video I edited speak for me:

In case you have trouble viewing, go to YouTube version.

The Events:

Sunday, January 28th 9:30pm The Project improv hosted by Terry Jinn at The People's Improv Theater. $5

Monday, January 29th 8pm The Josh and Tamra Show will be performing in "PUNCH 2007", an amazing night of puppetry!!! Galapagos Art Space: 70 North 6th Street, Brooklyn Check this link for more details

Until January 28, 2007 GET YOUR WAR ON OFF BROADWAY! Stage play inspired by the David Rees comic. I saw opening night and it was wonderful! I was curious about how they would bring the strips to life, and they brought it, and I was laughing pretty much the whole time (with an occasional whimper.) "Invective can be a wonderful tool. Especially when it's wielded as brilliantly as the verbal gunslingers brandish it in GET YOUR WAR ON, which contains some of the funniest ridicule of a president and his policies I've ever heard on a stage..." (The Washington Post) 59E59 Theatres at 59 East 59th Street New York, NY For tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or click here.

Sunday, January 14th 9:30pm The Project improv hosted by Terry Jinn at The People's Improv Theater. All the players for the new season are introduced tonight, (including me, hitting the stage for the first time in a year or so.) Luckily, these are some rocking supportive people! $5

Sunday January 14th 11pm Kris Bauman, al Street, Dave Burnett Seamus Blake at Rockwood Music Hall; 196 Allen St (btw Houston and Stanton). free

Monday, January 15th, 8:15 PM Patrick Borelli and some of his favorite comedians celebrate bad days and grumpy people who like to complain with The Grouch Club. Time Out NY selected The Grouch Club as a "DON'T MISS" show this week. Special guests include:
JON GLASER http://www.midnightpajamajam.com, JON BENJAMIN http://www.midnightpajamajam.com MATT HALL http://larvalabs.com/index.html
AMELIE GILLETTE http://www.avclub.com/content/hater DAVE HILL http://www.davehillonline.com Mo Pitkins 34 Ave A & 2nd St. $6

Tuesday, January 16th 8:30pm and 10pm Mingus Dynasty -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club.1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (Let me know if you would like to be my guest!)

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 8pm From Greg Peterson: "although i haven't made my top ten records list of 2006, there are three things that i know for sure will be on it: the most recent releases from each of the three bands sharing a bill with The Scene Is Now on wednesday. it's probably the only time something like this will ever happen, so just imagine how you'll feel if you allow yourself to miss it. come down to the basement, $7 Cake Shop 152 Ludlow Street. in order of appearance:
Robert Stillman http://www.myspace.com/robertstillmanshorses
The Scene Is Now http://www.myspace.com/thesceneisnow
Flying http://www.myspace.com/flying
The Curtains http://www.myspace.com/musicalcurtains

Monday January 22 Executioner's Last Songs by Jon Langford at Iriving Plaza.

Tuesday, January 2nd 8:30pm and 10pm Mingus Big Band -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club.1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (Let me know if you would like to be my guest!)

Thursday January 4 – Sunday January 7 (Thurs 10pm, Fri & Sat 11pm & Sun 9:30pm) TJ & Dave at Barrow Street Theater. The best theater in town. The fact that it is also improvised is a magical bonus. $12 if you say improv at the Box Office (otherwise $20). They come all the way from Chicago to do this the first weekend of every month, at least for the next few months.

Thursday, January 4th, 7pm I Eat Pandas (Glennis McMurray & Eliza Skinner) do what it takes Andrew Lloyd Weber years to do... crap out a musical from start to finish. Based on one suggestion from you, the audience, they create 3 musicals full of fancy dancing, dramatic glances and magical songs. TONY Critic's Pick! Mo Pitkin's (downstairs) 34 Avenue A @ 2nd Street $10

Tuesday, December 12 8pm An evening with songs from Cassis (solo) and Lianne Smith (w/Greg Peterson on guitar) The Gershwin Hotel 7 east 27th St. (between Fifth and Madison). $10

Tuesday, December 12 8:30pm and 10pm Mingus Big Band -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club.1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (Let me know if you would like to be my guest!)

Saturday, December 16, 1pm Rowland's Ramblin' Family Band a show for kids featuring Chris Mills and members of the Silos, Nova Social, and more $5 kids, $10 adults

Saturday, December 16 7pm Al Gore is asking you to host or attend An Inconvenient Truth viewing parties. Host or attend one, organized though moveon.org. It's also out on DVD now, just in time for doomsday i mean christmas.

Saturday, December 16 8pm The Onion's annual obligatory holiday charity party. With Sloan, David Cross, Whitest Kids 'U Know, Jessical Rose and the Hi-Life, and the Found Footage Festival's Holiday Selections. DJs, too. Union Hall is located at 702 Union St. @ 5th Ave.. There is a $10-$15 suggested donation at the door. Proceeds from donations go to benefit 826NYC, the kids writing and arts program in Brooklyn.

Saturday, December 16 8pm Tonic Presents: The Naughty & Nice Holiday Extravaganza with Laura Cantrell, Dean Wareham & Britta Phillips, Chocolate Genius, The Honorary Title, Elysian Field, and Heather Greene The Abrons Arts Center 466 Grand Street (at Pitt St.) New York City212-352-3101 $20 admission

Thursday Dec 7th 10pm (Thurs 10pm, Fri 11pm, Sat 11pm & Sun 9:30pm) TJ & Dave at Barrow Street Theater. The best theater in town. The fact that it is also improvised is a magical bonus. $12 if you say improv at the Box Office (otherwise $20). They come all the way from Chicago to do this the first weekend of every month, at least for the next few months.

Thursday, December 7th 11 p.m. Onion Comedy Series: "Bro'in Out" w/ Leo & Tony Featuring Zach Galifianakis, John Oliver (The Daily Show), Paul Scheer, and Todd Hanson (The Onion). Special musical guest: The Wrens' Charles Bissell. "Bro'in Out" (normally at UCB Theater) is somewhere between The Dick Cavett Show and After Dark with Hugh Hefner. Your hosts Leo Allen and Tony Camin, along with stage-side bartender Jawnee Conroy, welcome celebrity guests in a live variety talkshow with booze, swearing, sketches and music Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette St. (212) 967-7555 $12

Friday, December 8, 2006 Two shows 8:00 and 10:00 pm Laura Cantrell with Jeremy Chatzky, Steve Goulding, Ted Reichman, Jimmy Ryan and Mark Spencer Mo Pitkins House of Satisfaction 34 Avenue A 212-777-5660 $15

Friday December 8th, 11pm TJ & Dave at Barrow Street Theater. The best theater in town. The fact that it is also improvised is a magical bonus. $12 if you say improv at the Box Office (otherwise $20) They come all the way from Chicago to do this the first weekend of every month, at least for the next few months.

Friday, December 8 Midnight Seamus Blake at the Rockwood Music Hall; 196 Allen St (btw Houston and Stanton)

Saturday, December 9 3pm-6pm PLIMSOULS on The Cherry Blossom Clinic on WFMU (NYC/NJ 91.1 or web wfmu.org). "The PLIMSOULS reunited and played some jaw-droppingly amazing, critically acclaimed gigs in the New York area last month. The NEW YORK TIMES picked their appearance at Magnetic Field as a Top Pick gig to see!" Then at 10pm your Cherry Blossom Clinic host Terre T and Brian Molloy [Countdown] will spin fist-pumping rock 'n' roll, punk-anthems, and glittery glam-rock ! ! FREE, NO COVER and an OPEN BAR from 11pm to 12. RIFIFI 332 east 11th st new york city glamdammitnyc.com

Saturday, December 9th 7:00 Becky Donohue's New Talent Showcase with Rob Paravonian and others. $10 cover before 6:45, $12 after.

Saturday, December 9 10:30pm Seamus Blake playing with a full band at Freddys Bar & BACKROOM 485 Dean St. @ 6th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11217. (718) 622-7035 Dang it bobby's after. I dig them, from their myspace page.

Saturday Dec 9 11pm TJ & Dave at Barrow Street Theater. The best theater in town. The fact that it is also improvised is a magical bonus. $12 if you say improv at the Box Office (otherwise $20). They come all the way from Chicago to do this the first weekend of every month, at least for the next few months.

Sunday, December 10th 5pm An Oak Tree at Barrow Street Theater.With guest David Pasquesi (of TJ & Dave, Steppenwolf, Second City). Critically-acclaimed play by Tim Crouch in which a diferent guest performer each night reads their part for the first time while on stage. This is not to be missed. Mike Myers is doing the 7pm show.

Sunday December 10 9:30 TJ & Dave at Barrow Street Theater. The best theater in town. The fact that it is also improvised is a magical bonus. $12 if you say improv at the Box Office (otherwise $20). They come all the way from Chicago to do this the first weekend of every month, at least for the next few months.

Monday, December 4 8:30pm ImprovEverywhere will be showing
some of their favorite videos and telling some of our favorite stories at CBS/NYC Presents: Improv Everywhere Mo Pitkins - $6

Tuesday, December 5th 8pm Tuesday's White Castle Trivia Night Matt L and Matt T host it first Tuesday of every month at Soft Spot 128 Bedford (N 9th/ N 10th). Prizes.

Tuesday, December 5th 8:30pm and 10pm Mingus Orchestra -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club.1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (Let me know if you would like to be my guest!)

Wednesday, December 6, 7 P.M. Museum of Jewish Heritage-A Living Memorial to the Holocaust Presents a discussion of the book: The Heebie-Jeebie’s at CBGB’s (Chicago Review Press, 2006) With moderator Mary Lucia, author Steven Lee Beeber, Susan Blond, Danny Fields, and Lenny Kaye. Join us for a fascinating look at the New York Jewish origins of Punk. Our panel of famous figures from the music scene will address Punk’s ironic humor, leftist political engagement, and concern with the common man. The Heebie-Jeebies of the title is more than just a joke then—it is an expression of the nervous “sphilke” ridden nature of Punk. $10 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students/members Purchase tickets online or call 646.437.4202. 36 Battery Place, Battery Park City, New York.

Thursday, November 30th 7:30pm Gunther Schuller conducts Mingus Orchestra at Merkin Hall "Mingus Lives: there are no fewer than three legacy bands...each is represented on "I Am Three," a rousing album issued last year...and they all take turns holding down a Tuesday night engagement at the Iridium Jazz Club. And on Thursday at Merkin Hall, the upstart of the bunch-the Mingus Orchestra, a 10-piece chamber ensemble complete with French horn and bassoon - will come under the figurative baton of Gunther Schuller..... The evening should present an intriguing argument about Mingus the composer, through the prism of the Third Stream jazz-classical hybrid that Mr. Schuller has promulgated over the years." -Nate Chinen New York Times Ticket info here

Thursday, November 30, 9:30 p.m., VIDEO GAGA hosted by Sara Schaefer. Comedy + Music Videos = Awesome. UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave. $5

Sunday, December 3rd 8pm Tearing The Veil Of Maya: comedy with Eugene Mirman & Michael Showalter Union Hall in Brooklyn $7

Sunday, December 3rd 9:30pm The Project improv hosted by Terry Jinn at The People's Improv Theater. $5

"Mark & Ari" were recently named finalists in JIBJAB's nationwide "Great Sketch Experiment," which means that they, along with five other indie comedy teams, had their shorts filmed and directed by John Landis (Animal House, Blues Brothers). From now until November 16th, all six shorts will be on www.JIBJAB.com, waiting for America to pick its favorite. The winner gets $10,000 and a development deal. Their film is called "Small World" and features lots of friends!

Tuesday, November 14th 9pm Mary Kate O'Neil at the International Pop Overthrow at the Baggot Inn, 82 W. 3rd Street

Tuesday, November 14th 8:30pm and 10pm Mingus Big Band -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club.1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (Let me know if you would like to be my guest!)

Thursday, November 16th 9:30pm Baby Wants Candy is at the Cutting Room (19w 24th St) in NYC this week . Its a full band show!! The cast includes: Becky Drysdale, Peter Gwinn, Jack McBrayer, Colleen McHugh, Thomas Middleditch, Tim Sniffen, Eliza Skinner. BAND: Topher Mohr (guitar), David Moore (drums), Mark Pender (trumpet), Johnny Pisano (bass), Jody Shelton (piano)Tickets $10 at the door.

Sunday, November 19th, 2006 1:00 PM Pleasures of Urban Decay An 18-minute documentary film on the work of Ben Katchor directed by Sam Ball. Part of the Black Maria Film Program. NY Museum of Modern Art, Roy and Nina Titus Theatre 2 at 11 West 53 Street To purchase film tickets, please arrive at the film desk by 12:45 PM. 212-708-9480 or visit www.moma.org

Wednesday, November 22nd Pere Ubu at Knitting Factory

Tuesday, November 28th 7pm Mary Kate O'Neil opening for Mark Mulcahy at Joe's Pub

November 7th approaches-midterm election. If we don't take back Congress we are DOOMED. Do more than vote-Moveon has an awesome phone bank campaign so you can spend your hour motivating voters in swingy states. Full description is below. Or just go to moveon.

Check out a weather-appropriate new song and animation on Lianne Smith's website!

Sparkle Television is here. Getting there. Slowly sneaking into your homes and hearts.

Sheldon Rampton & John Stauber have a new book: The Best War Ever. Click to see a great video.

Thursday, November 2, 3, 4, at 8pm Nov. 4, 5 at 3pm THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE by Martin McDonagh. Directed by my friend David Storck. Final weekend! Center Stage NY 48 West 21st Street with Lisa McLogan Shaheen, Katherine O'Sullivan, Timothy Fannon and Chris Ford

Thursday, November 2 Annione from Denmark at Baggot Inn with Dave Foster.

Thursday Nov 2nd at 10pm, Friday Nov 3rd at 11pm, Saturday Nov 4th at 11pm, Sunday Nov 5th at 9pm TJ & Dave at Barrow Street Theater. The best theater in town. The fact that it is also improvised is a magical bonus. $12 if you say improv at the Box Office (otherwise $20)

Thursday, November 2nd 11:15 pm Califone at Tonic.

Thursday, November 2nd The Slits at Maxwells.

Friday November 3th 8pm Weirdass. Husband and wife team Stephnie Weir (MADtv) and Bob Dassie bring their amazing, two-person improvised show to NYC for one night only. UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave. $8

Friday November 3th 9pm is Jon Langford and Sally Timms. CMJ Showcase. Also check out Sam Bisbee at 8pm. Living Room 54 Ludlow Street (btw Stanton and Rivington)

Friday, November 3rd 10 pm Chris Mills as part of Ernest Jenning Record's CMJ Showcase. He'll be backed by Drew and Konrad from the Silos, piano-guru David Nagler, and possibly even Sally Timms. Cake Shop on Ludlow.

Saturday, November 4th 11a.m. (thats right, a.m.) Chris Mills "leading a rag-tag band of rockers through an action-packed set of kid-appropriate material, that will get grown-up's booties shake'n too. It's a little thing I'm calling Rowland's Rock N' Roll Family Revue and it features yours truly and members of Mekons, the Silos, Balthrop, AL, and Nova Social. Its going to be totally awesome!" Southpaw. 125 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn.

Monday, November 6th Mike Birbiglia performs “My Secret Public Journal Live” Mo Pitkin’s House of Satisfaction 34 Avenue A. $6

Monday, November 6th Channel 102 at Tribeca Cinema.

Tuesday, November 7th VOTE. Join a phone bank to get out the vote.

Tuesday, November 7th 8:30pm and 10pm Mingus Big Band -The best musicians take on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club.1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (Let me know if you would like to be my guest!)

Friday, November 10th 9:30 p.m. Califone and The Judy Green $10 adv./$12 at door. Southpaw. 125 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn.

Sunday, November 12th at 5pm Chili Take Down at the Slipper Room. All you can eat $5!

Wednesday October 25th 9 pm Bettie Serveert with Dayglow. Southpaw. 125 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn. $13 adv./$15 d.o.s.

Thursday, October 26th 9 pm The Slits at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson. Road trip!

Tuesday, October 31st 8:30pm and 10pm Honor your dead with the Mingus Big Band -an ensemble of the best musicians takes on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club.1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25 (Let me know if you are a friend or associate and would like to be my guest!)

Wednesday, November 1, 12:00pm The Vice Guide to Travel, film featuring Spike Jonze, Johnny Knoxville, and David Cross @ The Walter Reade Theater "The News is all bad. Sitting in our Western comfort, it’s easy to forget that most of the world is hell. War, disease, famine, genocide, and poverty dot the globe like big chunks of cancer. Basically, humans are fucked. We thought we already knew something about current international events, but we didn’t really know shit until we set out and started doing some serious traveling.." – Vice (Vice Film). Part of CMJ Film Fest...pass details here.

Continuing through Oct 22 The Impact Festival "Where Culture and Politics Collide" Check site for diverse listings of film, theater, other events.

Tuesday, October 3 at 7:00 PM BILL MOYERS in conversation with Bill McKibben: Welcome to Doomsday Celeste Bartos Forum LIVE from the NYPL$15 general admission and $10 library donors, seniors and students with valid ID.

Tuesday, October 3 8pm Fresh Meat Catie Lazarus hosts Baron Vaughan, David Rees, MEAT, Ben Bailey and Eric Drysdale. Comix Comedy Club 353 West 14th Street. $15 but no minimum.

Thursday, Oct 5 through Sunday, Oct 8 (9pm Thursday & Sunday, 10pm Friday & Saturday) TJ & Dave at Barrow Street Theater. The best theater in town. The fact that it is also improvised is a magical bonus. $12 if you say improv at the Box Office. Or IRC. Or something.

Thursday Oct. 5, Fri Oct 6, Sat Oct 7 Loser's Lounge Tribute To The Talking Heads at Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street between East 4th and Astor Place.

Friday, October 6th, 2006 8:30pm at The Living Room (154 Ludlow, F train to 2nd Ave) Roland Benedek joined by Matt Kanelos, as well as some other special guests. Followed by the fantastic Crescent And Frost

Friday, October 6th at 10pm The Break Up Show with Kimmy Gatewood.The PIT 154 West 29th Street btwn 6-7th. Special Guests Broken Hearts:Jordan Carlos (Colbert Report), Nick Stevens (ESPN, Shark Show), Debbie Rabbai (Japanimation Star! CCL), Glennis McMurray (I Eat Pandas), Party Central USA (MTV)

Saturday, Oct 7 Paul Burch at Mo Pitkins.

Monday, October 9th at 8:30pm BOB & TODD'S STRIP SHOW (Volume I, Issue 2) hosted by Bob Powers & Todd Levin (creators of HOW TO KICK PEOPLE) and featuring the illustrated comedy of: David Rees (Get Your War On), Emily Flake (Lulu Eightball), Neil Swaab (Rehabilitating Mr. Wiggles), Timothy Kreider (The Pain––When Will It End?), Sam Brown (Exploding Dog) and a cartoon from Mark Newgarden (creator of Garbage Pail Kids and much more) at Mo Pitkin's House of Satisfaction 34 Avenue A between 2nd and 3rd Streets. $6

Thursday, October 12th 8:30 Jon Langford's Ship & Pilot feat. Sally Timms Southpaw. $12

Wednesday, September, 27th 8 pm The Onion Presents: The Hold Steady Album Release Party The Onion and The Hold Steady are throwing an album release party at Union Hall (Park Slope) for the band's new album, Boys And Girls In America, on Vagrant Records. RSVP to nypromo@theonion.com with "Hold Steady RSVP" in the subject. Union Hall 702 Union St. @ 5th Ave. (718) 638-4400 FREE w/ RSVP

Wednesday, September 27th 8pm Laughing Liberally @ Impact Festival Featuring: Dean Obeidallah (NY Arab-American Comedy Festival), Julie Goldman (VH-1), Katie Halper (Yearly Kos), Lee Camp (Montreal Comedy Festival) & Jamie Jackson (Town Hall) Shinbone Ally at the Culture Project @ 45 Bleecker Street. Free

Wednesday, September 27th 9:30pm Peacock's Penny Arcade show for a while is taking place: Fat Baby 112 Rivington (between Ludlow & Essex). Preceding this at 8:30 will be the live debut of The Inner Banks.

Thursday, September 28 6 pm “Bob and Todd’s Pen Pals.” New York’s funniest comedy writers and comedians will share their most hilarious and embarrassing letters, emails, IM’s, text messages, mash notes and hate mail. Hosted by Bob Powers and Todd Levin, creators of the hit down-town comedy reading series How To Kick People, Spiegeltent at South Street Seaport. $10

Friday Sept 29th Yo La Tengo will perform at the Landmark Loew's Theatre in Jersey City to celebrate their new album on Matador Records, I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass. Tickets are available in advance at Other Music (Manhattan), Tunes (Hoboken), Landmark Loew's Theatre (Jersey City) and online from Ticketweb. Landmark Loew's Theatre 54 Journal Square Jersey City, NJ (201) 659-2461. $25 / $30

Friday Sept 29th at 10 PM Matt Kohn (of Call it Democracy) and Collective: Unconscious are proud to present a Speakeasy Cinema Special Edition Films Rescued from Fire. "A special Speakeasy Cinema event - My guest is Nelson Cabrera - a filmmaker and film archivist and activist from Valparaiso, Chile. He is touring the United States showing works that he literally rescued from a pile of films that were to be burned by the Pinochet regime, some of which are the only existing copies. He will also be showing his own work done with the collaborative called Cine Forum of Valparaiso, mostly poetic work. Finally, he has some current short pieces from the best local and student filmmakers in Valparaiso, Chile, none of which has been shown outside of Chile. Nelson Cabrera was a member of the resistance to the Pinochet dictatorship. He was jailed twice, totaling almost two years, and was severely tortured. He resisted even while in prison, creating tiny silkscreens with resistance slogans and communicating with the outside sometimes with homemade invisible ink. He believes that to preserve history and culture, specifically film in his case, is to fight the erasure of the people's memory. He currently operates a Film Cafe in Valparaiso." Collective: Unconscious. 279 Church Street, New York, NY 10013 - 3 blocks below Canal St- across from the Tribeca Grand. $10 - BYO.

Tuesday, September 12th at 10pm at Rififfi, Sean Conroy (The Swarm, Late Night w/Conan O'Brien, Man Bites Dog) and Leo Allen will host a show entitled "Oh, the Humanity!" With our distinguished panel, we will discuss the most awful and horrific topics we can imagine. A comedy show specifically covering the worst events, occurances, and inclinations of the human race and life on Earth. Please come and laugh at things that should not be laughed at or mocked under any circumstances. Panel includes: Matt Walsh, Chelsea Peretti and To Be Determined
RiFiFi (Cinema Classics) 332 E. 11th Street (BTW 1st & 2nd Ave.), NYC.$5

Wednesday, September 13 8pm Inside Joke Hosted by Carl Arnheiter. This month's guest is JOHN HODGMAN (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, McSweeney's, The Little Gray Book Lectures, The Areas of My Expertise, and those PC/MAC commercials) UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave. $5

Thursday, Sept. 14 through Sunday Sept. 17 (9pm Thursday & Sunday, 10pm Friday & Saturday) TJ & Dave at Barrow Street Theater. The best theater in town. The fact that it is also improvised is a magical bonus.

Monday, September 18th doors open @ 7 PM, movie starts at 7:30 Collective:Unconscious & Matt Kohn of Call it Democracy presents SPEAKEASY CINEMA #7: Pedro Carvajal (The guest presents a film and there is a discussion afterwards. "This week we welcome special guest Venezuelan born filmmaker Pedro Carvajal. His latest feature is entitled "POPaganda: The Art & Crimes of Ron English" which premiered at AFI FEST in LA, and is distributed by Cinema Libre. It can be rented on Netflix. Carvajal is also the director of "Sabor Latino", "Special K" and "Citizen Art." Mr. Carvajal is currently working in his next feature documentary about the Yanomami culture from the Amazon Rainforest in southern Venezuela; he lives in Brooklyn." 279 Church Street, New York, NY 10013 - 3 blocks below Canal St- across from the Tribeca Grand, $5 BYO.

Monday Sept 18 10pm- AV Geeks and Found Footage Festival. Spiegeltent at South Street Seaport. $10.

Thursday, September 21st 7pm Chris Mills (accompanied by David Nagler) opening for legnedary songwriter Freedy Johnston. Union Hall, 702 Union Street @ 5th Ave. in lovely Park Slope, Brooklyn

Monday, September 25 at 8:00 p.m. Channel 102 Anthology Film Archives - 32 2nd Ave (on 2nd Street) $5

Wednesday, August 29 6pm Peacock's Penny Arcade, is playing at the Spiegeltent at South Street Seaport. http://www.spiegelworld.com/.

Monday, August 21st - doors open @ 7 PM, movie starts at 7:30 Collective:Unconscious & Matt Kohn of Call it Democracy presents SPEAKEASY CINEMA #6: DEBRA EISENSTADT "This week we welcome special guest Debra Eisenstadt an actor-director whose newest film, The Limbo Room, just screened at the Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles. She will present a secret film, and after the film will be an opened-ended discussion about the meaning and beauty of the film. As always, you will have to be there to find out what the surprise film is. You will not want to miss this one!" 279 Church Street, New York, NY 10013 - 3 blocks below Canal St- across from the Tribeca Grand, $5 BYO.

Mon, Aug. 21st 9pm MINGUS DYNASTY Craig Handy-alto , Wayne Escoffery-tenor , Andre Hayward-trombone, Kenny Rampton-trumpet, Boris Kozlov-bass, Jeff Tain Watts-drums Zinc Bar 90 W. Houston St. at LaGuardia. Only $5!

Tuesdays at 8:30pm and 10:30pm Mingus Big Band An ensemble of the best musicians takes on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25, 1/2 price for students.

Thursday, Aug 24 8:30pm Chris Mills/Hotel Lights/Rosewood Thieves at Maxwells. $8

Friday, Aug 25 9:30 Chris Mills (also in same set, 7:30 OUR LADY BELLS, 8:30 HOTEL LIGHTS and 10:30 BISHOP ALLEN. PIANOS 158 Ludlow St.

Sunday, August 27 9:30pm The Project at The People's Improv Theater. $5

Tuesday, June 27th & Wednesday June 28th (Last 2 days!) 8:30 DANIEL KITSON'S "STORIES FOR THE WOBBLY-HEARTED" "Stories of heroic loneliness, optimistic sadness and broken love. told by lamp light." Saw Daniel Kitson a few years ago and it was incredible. Go see this! 59E59 THEATERS 59 East 59th Street between Madison & Park Avenues THEATER C $25

Tuesday, June 27 7:30 PM David Rees at "The Rejection Show" Mo Pitkin's 34 Avenue A. $5

Tuesdays at 8pm and 10pm Mingus Big Band An ensemble of the best musicians takes on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25

Tuesday, June 27th 9pm (one set only!) F-Train with Kenny Rampton on trumpet, Donny McCaslin on tenor sax, Clark Gayton on trombone, George Laks on keyboards, Robin Macatangay on guitar, Andy Hess on bass, and Tony Mason on drums. The Cutting Room 19 West 24th Street (btw Broadway and 6th Ave.) $10

Wednesdays June 28th 8pm Invite them Up hosted by Eugene Mirman & Bobby Tisdale This week with Jason Good, Aziz Ansari, Jon Glaser, Reggie Watts and MORE! Cinema Classics 332 E 11, between 1st and 2nd.

Wednesday, June 28th 10pm Donny McCaslin Group at 55 Bar 55 Christopher St. (Sixth/Seventh Avenue).

Thursday, June 29th 9:30pm UNDER THE INFLUENCE Improv inspired by an invited guest poet. The cast includes The Daily Show with Jon Stewart's Dan Bakkedahl, Tara Copeland, James Eason, Matt Evans, Rachel Hamilton, Melanie Hoopes, John Murray, and Jean Villepique. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $7.

Thursday, July 6 8:00 PM David Rees at "Broin' Out" Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 West 26th Street $5

Friday, July 7th 7 pm sharp! CASSIS & the Sympathies open up at MATT KEATING's record release party for his soulful new CD 'Summer Tonight'. Sure to be a great show! Tickets are available now and we suggest getting them early. For information, show & dinner reservations, directions call Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street $12

Saturday, July 8th 2pm-9pm The First Annual Main Squeeze Accordion Festival! An electic mix of traditional, contemporary and fusion music from around the globe. Main Squeeze Orchestra * Guy Klucevsek * Proyeccion Norteña * The John Nolan Trio * The Phoebe Legere Experience * The Balkan Brothers * Ernestilio y Su Conjunto * Jesse Lege & Bayou Brew. Plus: Accordion Fleamarket and Food and Drink for purchase!Riverside Park South-Pier 1 at 70th st. FREE

Sunday, July 9th 9:30pm The Project at The People's Improv Theater. $5

Thursday, July 13th 7:30pm YO LA TENGO: THE SOUNDS OF SCIENCE / SAMARA LUBELSKI Adventures in sight and sound: the great experimental alt rock trio returns to Celebrate Brooklyn to perform its live score to a collection of the surreally beautiful short documentaries of underwater life by the revolutionary French filmmaker Jean Painlevé. The dreamy, atmospheric compositions of multi-instrumentalist SAMARA LUBELSKI set the mood. Prospect Park Bandshell. $3.

Ain't Summer in NY grand?

Friday, October 14th 9:30 THE MOSAIC NYC. Longform improvisation, Chicago-style. Julie Brister, Steve Buck, Millicent Cho, Matt Donnelly, Christina Gausas, Birch Harms, Terry Jinn, Rebekka Johnson, Doug Moe, Anne Nodar, Matt Pack, Erik Tanouye, Andy Whelan. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

October 20th - November 13th KARLA by Steve Earle. Directed by Bruce Kronenberg. A gripping portrait of Karla Faye Tucker, who was sentenced to death and executed in 1998 for a double homicide, making her the first woman executed in Texas since the Civil War. The play traces the events in Tucker’s life leading up to the murder and explores her “re-birth” to Christianity while serving her 14 and a half years on Death Row. The cast of five includes Obie award-winning actress Jodie Markell as Karla.

Saturday, October 22nd 8pm The Eureka! International Film Festival A new film festival dedicated to showcasing political films from the left, right and center. OPENING NIGHT SCREENING AND PARTY. WARNER INDEPENDENT PICTURES RELEASE: PARADISE NOW at Tribeca Grand Hotel (2 Avenue of the Americas) Reception to follow at I BAR(277 Church Street, between Franklin & White) OPEN BAR FROM 10:00pm – 12:00pm / Hors d’oeuvres Served

Sunday, October 23rd and Monday, October 24th 9:30pm Eugene Mirman signed to Sub Pop Records and will be recording a new album in New York at: Pianos (158 Ludlow at Stanton) with special guests Leo Allen (23rd) and Todd Barry (24th) $10 For tickets to Sunday, October 23th. For tickets to Monday, October 24th.

TONIGHT! Sunday, October 2nd at 9:30pm HERE BE MONSTERS Fundraiser. Music and Comedy to support Red Cross, Mercy Corps, Habitat for Humanity, and the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault's Hurricane Relief Fund. Performers include Sara Shaefer, Jean Villepique, Dave Thunder, Emily Flake, Cassidy Henehan, Trombonist Jonathan Arons, sketch from The Gang, and grand finale with Joe McGinty's Keyboard Karaoke. Mark Sam Rosenthal will be the emcee. Raffle. Admission is pay what you can, will go to relief. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th.

Monday, October 3rd at 7pm A reading of PROZAK & THE PLATYPUS by Elise Thoron, music by Jill Sobule with Steve Bassett, Linda Marie Larson, James Mastro, Manu Narayan, Jill Sobule, Adrienne Williams, Gina Young. Barrow Street Theatre 27 Barrow Street (@ 7th Avenue, South of Christopher) FREE

Friday, October 7th 8:00pm THE MOSAIC NYC. Longform improvisation, Chicago-style. Julie Brister, Steve Buck, Millicent Cho, Matt Donnelly, Christina Gausas, Birch Harms, Terry Jinn, Rebekka Johnson, Doug Moe, Anne Nodar, Matt Pack, Erik Tanouye, Andy Whelan. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5 (Followed by the Project at 9:30pm.) $5

Saturday, October 8th 7:30pm Magnet Instructors (and Second City alums) Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Jean Villepique, and Rachel Hamilton mix it up with some superspecial friends of the Magnet for a rare and amazing improv treat, every week. Mike Myers stopped in a played a coupla times! Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5 (Followed by the Project at 9:30pm.)

Sunday, October 9th 8pm Ampers&nd. A weekly showcase of New York's most talented comedy twosomes performing seriously funny, beautifully tragic improvised scenes. This week is Jess Allen & James Eason, Shannon Manning & Alex Marino , and Megan Gray & Louis Kornfeld. $5. Followed at 9:30 the Free Magnet Audiovisual Society. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th.

Sunday, October 9th BUBBLE and friends perform the BEATLES RUBBER SOUL & REVOLVER in celebration of John Lennon's 65th birthday w/ special guests Joe Pecorino (Beatlemania) and Mark Rinzel (The Ways Away) 3pm matinee for kids ($12 adults / $6 kids under 12 / free kids under 2) 8pm evening show ($15 adults) THE LIVING ROOM 154 Ludlow Street NYC 10002 212.533.7235 (between of Stanton and Rivington) advanced tickets for matinee advanced tickets for evening show

Sunday, September 11th 3pm New Orleans jazz funeral procession 100+ horns including Slide Hampton, Mike Wimberly, many more, organized by The World Can't Wait, Drive out the Bush Regime. South side of Washington Square Park (in front of Judson Church, 239 Thompson St).

Sunday, September 11th 8pm Ampers&nd. A weekly showcase of New York's most talented comedy twosomes performing seriously funny, beautifully tragic improvised scenes. This week is Peter Gwinn & Caitlin Miller, Chris Schneider & Adam Scally, Bob Acevedo & Megan Neuringer $5. Followed at 9:30 by the Magnet Audiovisual Society, wherein various people host free historical presentations of the filmic or televised sort, for your cultural edification and comic and artistic inspiration. TONIGHT: The President's Analyst by Compass Player Theodore Flicker, hosted by Shannon Manning. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. FREE

Sunday, September 11th 9pm Greg Peterson at The Lucky Cat, at nine o'clock, i'll be doing just that; playing guitar and singing a few songs. and for your continued enjoyment, there will be Goldfish, Andrew Barker Trio, Matt Mottel, Casey Block, Fire & Flux. The Lucky Cat 245 Grand Street (between Driggs & Roebling) Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718) 782-0437.

Monday, September 12th 9:30 to midnight Barbes will host a CONCERT to BENEFIT the relief effort in NEW ORLEANS. Performances by RACHELLE GARNIEZ, CLAUDIA GONSON, WILL HOLSHOUSER, DAYNA KURTZ, RICK MOODY (author of Demonology, Purple America, the Ice Storm and Garden State) ONE RING ZERO, LAS RUBIAS DEL NORTE, WAYNE SCHUMAN. Barbes is located at 376 9th st at the corner of 6th ave in Park Slope, brooklyn. 7th ave stop on the F train. 718 965 9177. A $10 minimum donation will be collected. All proceeds donated to Habitat for the Humanities and other relevant charitable organizations.

Thursday, September 15th at 8pm Slow Comedy, improv old-school style. At 9:30 Magnet improv ensembles perform, directed by Armando Diaz. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Friday, September 16at 8pm My Year of Porn at Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $10

Friday, September 16at 9:30pm Dwayne's Guest House and The Wake Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Friday, September 16at 10pm Chris Mills w/band at Crash Mansion - CMJ Showcase.

Saturday, September 17th 8pm Magnet Instructors (and Second City alums) Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Jean Villepique, and Rachel Hamilton mix it up with some superspecial friends of the Magnet for a rare and amazing improv treat, every week. Mike Myers stopped in a played a coupla times! Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5 (Followed by the Project at 9:30pm.)

Tuesday, September 20th Private/press party for Stealing God's Thunder : Benjamin Franklin's Lightning Rod and the Invention of America, with a rare demonstration of Franklin's musical invention, the armonica. Then later, it's the Lulu Eightball book party! Entertaiment Weekly put this #1 on their Must List (8/26/05). Celebrate with author Emily Flake and other comedians and musicians! (Madame Flake made the lovely images on the Magnet buttons that were all the rage.) FREE!

Tuesday, August 16th @ 3:15, (also Thursday 8/18 @ 3:30, Tuesday 8/23 @ 9:45, Thursday 8/25 @ 5:15, Friday 8/26 @ 9:45) Weight at the Fringe Festival. Drawn from interviews with over 50 dynamic women weighing 70 to 1000 pounds, WEIGHT goes beyond numbers on the bathroom scale. This serio-comic solo show puts a face to eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating disorder) and the extremes we go to fit the mold. Although the characters in WEIGHT are of different ages, races, economic backgrounds and sizes, they are united in their struggle to find a home within their own skin. "The funniest show I saw all year (Figure that one out!)."- Eric Gilliland, Executive Producer/Head Writer for Roseanne, Producer/Writer for That 70's Show. At the 13th Street Repertory Company 50 West 13th Street (5th & 6th Avenues). $15.

Tuesday, August 16th 9pm Lianne Smith at Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen Street (Btwn. Houston & Stanton) 212.477.4155

Wednesday, August 17th 7:30pm Host or join a vigil in support of Cindy Sheehan and ending the Iraq war. Sponsored by move on.

Friday, August 19 at 8pm Double Down at 8pm and My Year of Porn (last shows) at Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5 former/$8 latter.

Saturday, August 20th 8pm Magnet Instructors (and Second City alums) Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Jean Villepique, and Rachel Hamilton mix it up with some superspecial friends of the Magnet for a rare and amazing improv treat, every week (last week Mike Myers sat in! Probably will be awhile till that happens again, but meanwhile, some awesome shows will happen! Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5 (Followed by the Project at 9:30pm.)

Sunday, August 21 at 8pm Mortified at Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. True tales of hilarious teen angst. $10

Friday Sept 2 at 7pm Lee Feldman and Amy Kohn at Joe's Pub

Thursday, August 4th 5pm-9pm Join the MOONLIGHTERS at the Jewish Museum for music and fun, featuring guest soloist Tom Beckham on vibes and films featuring artwork by the wonderful Maurice Sendak. The Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Avenue @ 92nd Street 212-423-3240 Cover is pay-what-you-wish.

Friday, August 5th 11pm An Evening of Things with Aaron Bergeron. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $3

Friday, August 5th and Saturday, August 6th The Hold Steady at Bowery Ballroom

Monday, August 8th 9pm Matt Timms How I Know You Screening Party @ Funhouse Bar in Williamsburg 160 N 4th St 718 302 4300. L Train to Bedford stop, walk North 3 block, left on North 4th St. FREE

Friday, July 29th 8:30pm Grant Hart at Mercury Lounge

Friday, July 29th 9:30pm Son of Here Be Monsters. Music by host Chris Mills, David Nagler, Marykate O'Neil, God's Pottery, and comics Slovin & Allen, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Saturday, July 30th 2 - 6 PM East River Music Project with dj Brian Turner (of wfmu), Extra Action Marching Band, Tall Firs, Oxford Collapse, Oneida at the east river amphitheater FREE

Saturday, July 30th 8pm Magnet Instructors (and Second City alums) Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher, Jean Villepique, and Rachel Hamilton mix it up with some superspecial friends of the Magnet for a rare and amazing improv treat, every week. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5 (Followed by the Project at 10pm.)

Monday, August 1st 8pm Roland Satterwhite with Matt Kanelos at The Living Room (154 Ludlow St., F to 2nd Ave). FREE.

Monday, August 15th 8pm sharp Cassis & the Sympathies will be playing as a trio on @ Blu Lounge 197 North Eighth St. in Williamsburg (corner of Driggs and N 8th street) featuring Cassis (voice, accordion, piano), Matt Keating (voice, guitar, piano), Amanda Thorpe (voice) Cassis "is taking pop to new places" Rolling Stone.

Friday, June 24th 8pm Snap writers night, hosted by Abby Sher featuring readings by Juliet Eastland, Melanie Hoopes, Abby Sher, Anna Marrian and music by Chris Mills. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Friday, June 24th 9:30pm Son of Here Be Monsters. Music by host Chris Mills, Megan Reilly & Brian Dewan, plus comics Aziz Ansari, illustrator Emily Flake, and Will McLaughlin! Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Tuesday, June 28th at 8pm and 10pm Mingus Big Band An ensemble of the best musicians takes on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club 1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25

Thursday, June 30th 7 pm Lianne Smith w/Greg Peterson on Guitar & Banjo at The Living Room 54 Ludlow Street (btw Stanton and Rivington). FREE

Thursday, June 30th 8pm EVENTE Magnet student performance hosted by Armando Diaz. Ladies Night at 9:30. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Thursday, June 30th 10:30pm BUBBLE Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen Street bet E. Houston & Stanton FREE!

Friday, July 8th & Saturday, July 9th 9 pm (plus 6pm kids show)* BUBBLE and friends perform The Beatles WHITE ALBUM Live! w friends incl: Courtney Lee Adams Jr., Chris Anderson, AJ Azzarto, Cathy Cervenka, Brian Dewan, Pete Galub, Erik Paparozzi, Royce Peterson, Mark Rinzel and many more...Baggot Inn 82 W 3rd St bet Sullivan & Thompson $10

Thursday, June 16th at 7:30pm LITTLE GRAY BOOK LECTURE NO. 31: How to Commit The Perfect Crime. Lectures on guilt and innocence from CORINNE MAY BOTZ, photographer of MINIATURE CRIME SCENES and author of “The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death;” PROF. BRIAN KALT, of Michigan State University, discussing 50 LAWLESS SQUARE MILES IN IDAHO; STARLEE KINE, presenting a rogue’s gallery of SUSPICIOUS NEW YORKERS; and ADAM STEIN, a Peterson and A THIEF; with A SONG by Jonathan Coulton and A LOCKPICKING DEMONSTRATION by Charles Graeber. Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. Williamsburg. 718-782-5188. $5 donation.

Thursday, June 16th 8pm Chris Mills and Mary Kate O'Neil (with Phil Dray on Wurlitzer Electric Piano) at PIANOS 158 Ludlow St. 212.505.3733

Thursday, June 16th 8pm EVENTE Magnet student performance hosted by Armando Diaz. Slow Comedy at 9:30. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Friday, June 17th (& Sunday, 19th) 8pm Mortified As heard on NPR's This American Life, the cult comedy sensation featuring tortured tales of teenage agony. Grown men & women read aloud their most pathetic & REAL teenage journal entries, poems, letters & lyrics. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th.$10. Want to audition? Visit their site. Followed by Ladies Night, all-women improv at 10pm. $5.

Saturday, June 18th 8pm Roland Satterwhite at Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen Street (F to 2nd Ave)

Saturday, June 18th 8pm Magnet Instructors Ed Herbstman, Abby Sher and Jean Villepique of Second City mix it up with some superspecial friends of the Magnet for a rare and amazing improv treat, every week. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Saturday, June 18th 10pm The Project improv with Tuscadero, Merchants of Chaos, Dunaway. Primal Bias, Yar's Revenge & Big Team Skirmish. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Sunday, June 19th 8pm Main Squeeze Orchestra (7pm is opening band, The Good Shepherd Gospel Band from Bedstuy). All dads get the ladies of Main Squeeze calendar. The Knitting Factory MAIN STAGE, 74 Leonard (between Church and Broadway), 212-219-3132 $10

Tuesday, June 21st 7:30pm & 9:30pm "The Other Network" features un-aired and previously un-seen pilots by some of the most creative talent working in television today including: Conan O'Brien, Judd Apatow ("Freaks & Geeks"), Robert Smigel ("Triumph the Insult Comic Dog", "Saturday Night Live"), Merrill Markoe ("Late Night with David Letterman", "TV Nation"), Bob Odenkirk ("Mr. Show"), Ben Stiller, and many others, featuring Jack Black, Owen Wilson, Ron Silver, Laura Kightlinger, Nicole Sullivan, Ray Romano, Margaret Cho, Moon Zappa, and others. Each show will be introduced by their creator(s), who will share the story behind their show in specially-taped intros. At least three different shows and/or music-videos will screen at each show. Juvie Hall 24 Bond Street, btw Bowery & Lafayette. $10

Thursday, June 23rd 8pm EVENTE Magnet student performance hosted by Armando Diaz. Slow Comedy at 9:30. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Tuesdays at 8pm and 10pm Mingus Big Band An ensemble of the best musicians takes on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25

Thursday June 9th, 7-9pm Bubble (and friends) play REVOLVER and THE WHITE ALBUM at FRANK SINATRA PARK in HOBOKEN, NJ (Sinatra Drive between 4th & 5th Streets). Friends include Dennis Diken (from the SMITHEREENS), Glenn Mercer (formerly of THE FEELIES), Glenn Morrow (formerly of RAGE TO LIVE), Brian Dewan, Chris Rael (Church of Betty), Erik Paparozzi, Amy Speace, Jed Parish, Lianne Smith, Cathy Cervenka, Royce Peterson, Courtney Lee Adams Jr., AJ Azzarto (Frank Sinatra's Granddaughter), Mark Rinzel, Serena Jost, and Julian Maile. FREE!

Thursday, June 9th 8pm EVENTE Magnet student performance hosted by Armando Diaz. Slow Comedy at 9:30. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Friday, June 10th 8pm Beauty Love Truth - improv inspired by musical guest BRIAN DEWAN on accordion and/or autoharp and featuring the nicest improvisers in town. 9:30 show is Double Down, improv by Doug Moe, Tara Copeland, James Eason, and Dave Lombard. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Saturday, June 11th 8pm Abby & Jean & Friends. Magnet instructors and special friends perform improv, Chicago-style. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Tuesday, June 14th at 8pm and 10pm Mingus Big Band An ensemble of the best musicians takes on the powerful music of Charles Mingus at Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway (@51st Street) 212-582 2121 $25

Friday, May 27th 9:30pm Son of Here Be Monsters-music and comedy! Music by host Chris Mills, Laura Cantrell, and Seamus Blake, and featuring comics Demetri Martin, Slovin & Allen & more. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. Onion AV Club Pick! $5

Saturday, May 28th 8pm Ladies Night. Improv by Abby Sher, Amy Drouin, Becky Yamamoto, Beth Stine, Carmen Armillas, Kristina Sepulveda, Marian Rosin, Michelle Dobrawsky, Rosemary Stevens, Shelly Stover. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Saturday, May 28th 10pm The Project improv with Yar's Revenge, The Impossibles, Team Roo Roo, Butter, Primal Bias & Big Team Skirmish. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Wednesday, May 11th at 8:30pm Invite them Up hosted by Eugene Mirman & Bobby Tisdale featuring:John Mullaney, Emily Flake, Andrea DuBochet, Demetri Martin and the music of Chris Mills. Cinema Classics 332 E 11, between 1st and 2nd. $5

Thursday, May 12th 8pm Slow Comedy Magnet student performance hosted by Armando Diaz. Followed by Magnet class performances (level 2) at 9:30. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5 (9:30 show is free!)

Friday, May 13th 7pm Snap writers night, hosted by Abby Sher with Anna Marrian, Jessica Lissy, Ben Winters, Allison Silverman, Tamara Federici, Melanie Hoopes & musical guest Mary Kate O'Neil. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Friday, May 13th 10pm Battlestar America at the Wasabassco Burlesque show Free Hot Dogs (while supplies last) and hot Brooklyn burlesque after a live set by B-Star. Bar Sputnik, 262 Taafe Place, Brooklyn. G Train to Classon. $7.

Saturday, May 14th (also 21st) 7pm I Think I am Dumb. Alan Fessenden's funny show. Juvie Hall 24 Bond Street, btw Bowery & Lafayette. Smarttix 212-868-4444. $5

Saturday, May 14th 10pm The Project, independent improv ensembles. Hosted and produced by Terry Jinn. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Sunday, May 15th 3-5pm Bootleg Remedy at Audubon Center, Boathouse Prospect Park, Brooklyn as part of the You Gotta Have Park! festival. Free.

Sunday, May 15th 8:30pm Mary Kate O'Neil at Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg 709 Lorimer Street (718) 302-3770.

Sunday, May 15th 10pm Bubble and Friends do The White Album. Arlene Grocery (95 Stanton bet Ludlow and Orchard). $10.

Monday, May 16th at 7:30pm Chris Mills with 4-piece rock band (David Nagler-piano, Drew Glacken-Bass, Steve Goulding-Drums. PIANOS 158 Ludlow St. 212.505.3733. $8

Wednesday, May 18th 8pm Oversized Package. An improv tribute show hosted by Pat Baer and featuring the ensembles of the departing Matt Pack: Nice Squad, OrcPit, The Adventures of Matt and Pat, and Mosaic NYC. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Wednesday, May 18th Nights of Cabiria opens at Film Forum for an 8-day run! One of my favorite Fellini films.

Thursday, May 19th 8pm Slow Comedy Magnet student performance hosted by Armando Diaz. Followed by Magnet class performances (level 1) at 9:30. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5 (9:30 show is free!)

Thursday, May 19th 10:30pm Battlestar America Acoustic set for the Kings County Opry At Freddys Backroom 485 Dean Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn, corner of Dean Street and 6th Avenue in Brooklyn

Friday, May 20th 8pm Beauty Love Truth - improv inspired by musical guest Greg Peterson. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Saturday, May 21st 7pm I Think I am Dumb. Alan Fessenden's funny show. Juvie Hall 24 Bond Street, btw Bowery & Lafayette. Smarttix 212-868-4444. $5

Wednesday, May 5th 7pm Ash Wednesday at Parkside Lounge 317 East Houston St. (Take the F/V to 2nd Avenue). Improv from Lindenburgh Johnson, Gausas and George, Street Meat, and hosts Evel Cathedral, Stand up from Aziz Ansari, Jedediah Clarke, music from Ian Fish. FREE

Thursday, May 5th 8pm & 9:30pm Slow Comedy Magnet student performance hosted by Armando Diaz. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Thursday, May 5th 10:30pm Roland Satterwhite And Benedek Band
"Love And Discipline" CD Release Party The Living Room (154 Ludlow St., F to 2nd Ave.) Opening set by Mudfunk from Albany NY. Free ($5 suggested donation)

Friday, May 6th 8pm Terry Jinn's Enormous Television. Annual rock show with singers Jessica Allen, Pat Baer, Crystal Bahmaie, Aaron Bergeron, Tony Carnevale, James Eason, Brian Fountain, John Gemberling, Chris Gethard, Curtis Gwinn, Sharon Hardy, Will Hines, Erika Kern, Marc Liepis, Jen MacNeil, Maddy Mako, Shannon Manning, Alex Marino, Doug Moe, Shannon O'Neill, Matt Pack, Justin Purnell, Andy Rocco, Nate Shelkey, Eliza Skinner, Ptolemy Slocum. Featured guest musicians David Berman, Tony Carnevale, Kirk Damato, Armando Diaz, James Eason, Kimmy Gatewood, Damon Ketron, Shannon Manning, Tiffany Morningstar, Nick Mougis, Louie Pearlman, Ptolemy Slocum, Eason Smith, Will Smith, Zach Woods and holding it together: Dan Goodman (bass) Chris Kula (drums) & Terry Jinn (guitar) Tribeca Rock Club 16 Warren Street New York, NY $10.

Friday, May 6th Jon Langford at Maxwell's in Hoboken NJ with new paintings and prints by Langford and sets from his Ship & Pilot (featuring Maimone, Steve Goulding and Jean Cook) and Bloodshot label mates Bare Jr.

Friday, May 6th 10pm Laughing Liberally. A monthly evening of political comedy, presented by Drinking Liberally, America's national network of Democratic drinking clubs. Featuring Lizz Winstead, Marga Gomez, beloved Bostonian Baratunde, and hosted by Tank fave Katie Halper. The Tank 432 West 2nd street btwn 9th and 10th. $8

Saturday, May 7th 8pm Second City Mainstage's (and Magnet's newest instructor) Jean Villepique, and the director of Second City's E.T.C. stage, Sue Gillan, joined by Ed Herbstman and some other super special friends of the Magnet for a rare and amazing treat. See the best of the best from Chicago play with some dirty street-wise punks from New York. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Saturday, May 7th 10pm The Project, independent improv ensembles. Hosted and produced by Terry Jinn. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Friday, April 22nd 8pm Beauty Love Truth - improv inspired by musical guest Lianne Smith and featuring Tara Copeland, James Eason, Alan Fessenden, Birch Harms, Terry Jinn, Erika Kern, Shannon Manning, Alex Marino, Louie Pearlman, Abby Sher, and Erik Tanouye. Followed by a set of Armando doing monologues for the form named after him, hosted by Magnet instructor (and Second City alum) Abby Sher & friends. $5 Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Saturday, April 23rd 10pm The Project, independent improv ensembles. Hosted and produced by Terry Jinn. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Sunday, April 24th 7pm Main Squeeze Orchestra (6PM bobbyblue y las flores) The Knitting Factory (tap room), 74 Leonard Street btw Broadway & Church. 212-219-3132.

Thursday, April 28th The Onion Film Series presents Monkeypiece Theatre, 90 mins. of monkey shorts. An after-party will immediately follow with beer courtesy of Stella Artois. Tickets at the box office night of the show. Anthology Film Archives 32 2nd Ave. (212) 505-5181. $8 / $5.

Thursday, April 28th 9:30pm Slow Comedy. Student improv shows Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Friday, April 29th 8pm Son of Here Be Monsters-music and comedy! Music by host Chris Mills, The Silos, and Lianne Smith, and featuring comics Eugene Mirman and Matt Timms, and illustrator Emily Flake. Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $5

Thursday, April 7th Who Owns Culture? The New York Public Library and Wired Magazine present musician, songwriter and author Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, Stanford University law professor Lawrence Lessig and Wired Magazine contributing editor Steven Johnson explore the artistic, commercial and legal issues that surround the Internet-enabled freeing of culture. Sold out but I hear there'll be a live webcast, proably thru Wilcoweb.

Friday, April 8th Losers Lounge Tribute to Queen at Bowery Ballroom.

Thursday, April 14th 8pm & 9:30pm It's finally here! The grand opening of the Magnet! The first Magnet student performances, hosted by Armando Diaz (then every Thursday) Evente! at 8pm and Slow Comedy at 9:30pm. Please stop on by! Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7-8. $5.

Friday, April 15th 7pm Jon Langford & Sally Timms of the Mekons plus Jean Cook in an exclusive multimedia preview of The Executioner's Last Songs. Followed by an acoustic set with Jon and Sally (and friends!) at 10pm. I heart Mekons and this is the most wonderful thing ever! Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St btw 7th- 8th. $15 each show/$25 for both.

Friday, April 15th Chris Mills and Nora O'Conner at the Knitting Factory.

Saturday, April 16th 2-4 pm Literary journal Si Senor celebrates its third issue with readings by Charles Bernstein, Ana Bozicevic, Emily O. Wittman, and Alexis Fernandez (for Adina Wise), and music by Virgil Shaw (Dieselhed, The Killer Views) and Felix Costanza (Granfaloon Bus). Editor-in-Chief Diana Senechal will host. Bowery Poetry Club. Free.

Saturday, April 16th 8pm The kickoff of The Project at the Magnet, with a special marathon night with all the Project improv ensembles. Hosted and produced by Terry Jinn. $5

Sunday, April 17th 3pm Free improv classes offered by Magnet Theater. Sign up now at the website. FREE

Sunday, April 17th 5pm-7pm (Viewing 2pm-5pm) Auction to Benefit the Critical Art Ensemble Legal Defense Fund. Steve Kurtz, an artist involved with the artist collective Critical Art Ensemble, is currently being prosecuted by the United States Government in ways that impinge his, and by extension all of our, first amendment rights to free speech and creative expression. For more information on Steve Kurtz’s case visit the website. This auction is to raise funds to offset Mr. Kurtz’s legal fees and to help to protect the first amendment. Paula Cooper Gallery 534 West 21st Street New York, New York 10011 USA Tel: 212 255 1105.

Monday April 4th, 7pm "Signs Point to Yes" A comedy about a girl and her Magic 8 Ball navigating her one-twelfth life crisis together. This theatrical absurdity is filled with inappropriate dance sequences, badly drawn cartoons, acting-is-some-good-shit moments, and a tangible sense of its own blatant ridiculousness. Come see it or suffer. Written by: Alana Harrison Directed by: Kit McKay Choreographed by: Matthew Rogers Performed by: Alana Harrison and Allen Warnock. At UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave. $5.

Saturday, March 26th 6pm and 8pm Bubble Does REVOLVER reprise shows! 2 shows...one for the kids at 6 (parents too) and one just for the parents at 8. Get your tickets soon because the last one at Arlene sold out! Baggot Inn (82 W 3rd St).

Saturday, March 26th 10pm (last Saturday at Juvie Hall) The Project at Juvie Hall featuring the greatest improvisers in town, 4 groups of them at a time, hosted by Terry Jinn, produced by Armando Diaz. $5!

Sunday, March 27th 8pm Roland Benedek at Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen Street-F to 2nd Ave) He will be at Rockwood every Sunday in March. $5 donation.

Sunday, March 27th 9pm Seamus Blake playing solo (guitar not sax) With special guest Anna Wayland @ The Living Room 154 Ludlow Street (bet. Stanton & Rivington)

Tuesday, March 29th Yo La Tengo at a benefit for Tonic.

Wednesday, March 30th 7pm Ash Wednesday at Parkside Lounge. sketch, improv, and standup. Free.

Wednesday, March 30th 8pm Wake Up with Buff Trumuscle! Will McLaughlin, Erin Rose Foley, Erika Kern and Bobby Moynihan UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave. $5.

Thursday, March 31st 7pm Who’s Afraid Of Mike Nichols?: The Graduate. Nichols will answer questions after this screening, and will perhaps discuss the film’s psychologically penetrating visual design—a hallmark of Nichols’ career. BAM Rose Cinemas 30 Lafayette Ave. (Brooklyn) (718) 636-4100. $10

Thursday, March 31st 8pm The Onion Film Series presents Space Is The Place, a film showcasing both the music and theatrics of Sun Ra. An after-party will immediately follow with beer courtesy of Stella Artois. Tickets at the box office night of the show. Anthology Film Archives 32 2nd Ave. (212) 505-5181. $8 / $5

Thursday, March 31st 8pm LAST NIGHT Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring the Improv Gym at 8, Evente at 9:30, and Slow Comedy at 11. $5.

Thursday, March 31st 11pm and 1:30am Mingus Orchestra back with late-night jazz! Joe's Pub.

Friday, April 1st 9pm CASSIS TRIO (former b-blush), MATT KEATING DUO at 8pm. Both feature JASON MERCER (Ani Di Franco/Ron Sexsmith). The Highway Sound and Dangit Bobby's follow. At Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg 709 Lorimer Street (718) 302-3770. FREE.

Friday, April 1st 8pm NYC Ska Festival at Rare 416 West 14th St $10

Friday, April 1st 8pm & 10pm Chicago City Limits presents: The April Fool! Competition to tell the best joke, story, etc, to win the audience and become the" April Fool" and get these fabulous prizes! Free classes at the Chicago City Limits Improvisational Training Center, Tickets to The Improv, Dinner for 2 at Swizz Restaurant and Wine Bar, Handcrafted chocolates courtesy of Brooklyn’s own Jo-Mart Chocolates. Chicago City Limits 318 West 53rd btwn 8-9 212-888-5233. Tix are $15 + 2 drink min.

Wednesday, March 23rd 7pm Ash Wednesday at Parkside Lounge. Zach & Risa - Improv!Aaron & Tony - Stand up/Sketch! Third Date - Improv! Adam Lowitt - Stand up! And, of course, Evel Cathedral. Free.

Wednesday, March 23rd 8pm Wake Up with Buff Trumuscle! Will McLaughlin, Erin Rose Foley, Erika Kern and Bobby Moynihan UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave. $5.

Wednesday, March 23rd 8pm Lee Feldman w/ Byron Isaacs @ The Living Room 154 Ludlow Street (bet. Stanton & Rivington)

Thursday, March 24th 7pm Looney Tunes and Silly Symphonies Panel discussion on animated film and music with John Canemaker, Irwin Chusid and Ben Katchor, moderated by John Schaefer at American Museum of the Moving Image 35 Avenue at 36th St. in Astoria 718-784-0077. part of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra’s Sound Effect Seminars

Thursday, March 24th 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring the Improv Gym at 8, Evente at 9:30, and Slow Comedy at 11. $5.

Thursday, March 24th 11pm and 1:30am Mingus Orchestra back with late-night jazz! Joe's Pub.

Thursday, March 17th 8:30pm and 10:30pm Fez closes. Final performance there by the Mingus Orchestra. An ensemble of the best musicians takes on the powerful music of Charles Mingus Thursdays at Fez Under Time Cafe. 380 Lafayette Street (at Great Jones) NY. 212-533-2680. $18. Student discount $10.

Thursday, March 17th 8pm THE CULTURED COMEDY CLUB Celebrating Women's History month with RENO Star of HBO, film, TV, "Reno in Rehab" and more. Scott Blakeman, MC. New York Society for Ethical Culture Social Hall, lower level. 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West. Call 212-874-5210 x113 for information.Members: $15, Non-members: $20 (includes 2 free drinks)

Friday, March 18th 8pm Red Diaper Baby Presents...political comedy and hip-pop/ folk music. Get over your Guinness Hangover with laughter and singing. Featuring comedy by Katie Halper and music by hip-pop folk band Mutha Nature's Girrrl, back from the D.A.R.E. to keep kids off drugs teen tour. Help them bridge the dangerously widening gap between hip-pop and folk music! The Tank 432 west 42nd street (btwn 9th and 10th) $5

Saturday, March 19th 10pm (every Saturday) The Project at Juvie Hall featuring the greatest improvisers in town, 4 groups of them at a time, hosted by Terry Jinn, produced by Armando Diaz. $5!

Sunday, March 20th 8pm Roland Benedek at Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen Street-F to 2nd Ave) He will be at Rockwood every Sunday in March. $5 donation.

Tuesday, March 22nd 5:30-7pm Opening reception for The Backlit Word: Picture-stories and drawings by Ben Katchor. The Mishkin Gallery Baruch College 135 East 22nd St. then, a conversation with the artist: 7:00 - 8:00 PM The Oak Room 137 East 22nd St., Free and open to the public. Runs though April 15th

Wednesday, March 9th 7pm Ash Wednesday at Parkside Lounge. Free.

Wednesday, March 9th– Saturday 8pm (also March 12th and 13th at 2pm) The Colonel's Holiday at the Pelican Theater 750 8th Ave. 6th floor. With: Anna Chlumsky, Peter Dixon, Gretchen Foulk, Abe Goldfarb, Larry Lees, Chris Mollica, Ronica Reddick, Brian Silliman and Erin Wilk. $15.

Wednesday, March 9th 8pm Wake Up with Buff Trumuscle! Will McLaughlin, Erin Rose Foley, Erika Kern and Bobby Moynihan UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave. $5.

Thursday, March 10th 6pm David Rees (Get Your War On) lecture Small Press Center 20 West 44th Street (212) 764-7021

Thursday, March 10th 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring the Improv Gym at 8, Pap Diaz at 9:30, and Slow Comedy at 11. $5.

Thursday, March 10th 8pm Party at Slainte irish bar to celebrate our new theater and improv training center the Magnet Theater. Slainte is at 304 Bowery (between Bleecker & Houston). Fantastic Raffle! Pretend searchlights!

Saturday, March 12th 10pm (every Saturday) The Project at Juvie Hall featuring the greatest improvisers in town, 3 groups of them at a time, hosted by Terry Jinn, produced by Armando Diaz. $5!

Saturday, March 12th and Sunday, March 13th Free improv classes offered by Magnet Theater. Sign up now at the website.

Saturday, March 12th 10pm (every Saturday) The Project at Juvie Hall featuring the greatest improvisers in town, 3 groups of them at a time, hosted by Terry Jinn, produced by Armando Diaz. $5!

Sunday, March 13th 8pm Roland Benedek at Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen Street-F to 2nd Ave) He will be at Rockwood every Sunday in March. $5 donation.

Wednesday, March 16th 9:30pm Battlestar America at the Lions Den 214 Sullivan Street (between Bleecker and West 3rd St) $8

Thursday, March 3rd 7pm (every Thursday) Variety Underground presents Channel 102, 5 minute comedy tv pilots, and Patrick Borelli! Parkside Lounge Free.

Thursday, March 3rd 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring the Improv Gym at 8, Pap Diaz at 9:30, and Slow Comedy at 11. $5.

Friday, March 4th 8pm Sara Schaefer is Obsessed With You Celebrity Guest: the folks from Neighborhoodies and Musical Guest: Graham Smith (of Kleenexgirlwonder). They will be holding a raffle for a free shirt and if you wear a neighborhoodies item to the show, you will be entered into the raffle for free! Juvie Hall Sketch Comedy Theatre 24 Bond Street, btw Bowery & Lafayette Tickets $8, through Smarttix 212-868-4444

Friday, March 4th 9:30-10:30pm The Moonlighters will be joining DJ Jennie Wasserman at the Magnetic Field Jennie will be spinning records with a break from 9:30-10:30 for a set by the Moonlighters! 97 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn between Henry and Hicks St. 718-834-0069 $3.00 cover, drink specials

Saturday, March 5th 10pm (every Saturday) The Project at Juvie Hall featuring the greatest improvisers in town, 3 groups of them at a time, hosted by Terry Jinn, produced by Armando Diaz. $5!

Sunday, March 6th 8pm Roland Benedek at Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen Street-F to 2nd Ave) He will be at Rockwood every Sunday in March. $5 donation.

Monday, March 7th 9:30pm Father Danger. Morningstar, Pearlman, and Tabacco's sketch comedy. UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave. $5.

Sunday, February 27th LAST DAY of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's The Gates project in Central Park. I am really looking forward to this. It's only up for 2 weeks so don't miss it. Free to the public and paid for by the artists' funds (raised by selling prep sketches), not public funds.

Tuesday, March 1st 2:30-6:30pm A 6-week workshop launches the Institute of Useless Activity, dedicated to the art and practice of performance. For actors, directors, dancers, designers...Each four-hour workshop will be conducted by Phil Soltanoff, director of mad dog theatre company. There will be an emphasis on physical play, collaborative creation, and theatrical research. At the Siti Company studio 520 8th Ave, #310. $300

Wednesday, March 2nd 7pm STARBOY (Lee Feldman's animated musical). Anthology Film Archives 32 2nd Avenue (near E. 2nd Street) 212-505-5115 $8

Wednesday, March 2nd 7pm Ash Wednesday at Parkside Lounge. Free.

Wednesday – Saturday 8pm (Sundays at 4 March 12th and 13th at 2pm) The Colonel's Holiday at the Pelican Theater 750 8th Ave. 6th floor. With: Anna Chlumsky, Peter Dixon, Gretchen Foulk, Abe Goldfarb, Larry Lees, Chris Mollica, Ronica Reddick, Brian Silliman and Erin Wilk. $15.

Wednesday, February 23rd 8pm Lianne Smith at Rockwood Music Hall 194 Allen, (Between Houston & Stanton) Mary Kate O'Neil is on at 9pm.

Wednesday, February 23rd 8pm Preview (then February 24th – March 13th) The Colonel's Holiday at the Pelican Theater 750 8th Ave. 6th floor. With: Anna Chlumsky, Peter Dixon, Gretchen Foulk, Abe Goldfarb, Larry Lees, Chris Mollica, Ronica Reddick, Brian Silliman and Erin Wilk. $15.

Thursday, February 24th 7:30pm Little Gray Book Lecture No. 30 on the subject of HOW TO OBSERVE PRESIDENTS’ DAY (OBSERVED) WHICH SHALL BE: a glittering extravaganza of word and song devoted to THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH (as it is called), costing NO LESS THAN 45 MILLION DOLLARS, and welcoming addresses from such luminaries as…JOSHUAH BEARMAN, contributor to “The Believer” on matters presidential; JON LANGFORD, the Welsh-born Chicagoan who has seen it all; SARAH VOWELL, noted speaker on patriotic themes; Ken Smith, author of JUNK ENGLISH, discussing the little known 8 US presidents who came before George Washington. And also George Washington; AND OF COURSE: the traditional invocation by JONATHAN COULTON, our Singer/Songwriter Laureate; AND NOT RULING OUT: the possibility of PERSONS DRESSED AS ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Also check out the podcast now available online! Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. $5 donation.

Thursday, February 24th (thru March 1st) 7pm ETHICS AND THE THEATER Participation and discussion of moral issues introuduced by selected plays. Members $10; Non-members $15

Thursday, February 24th 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring the Improv Gym at 8, Pap Diaz at 9:30, and Slow Comedy at 11. $5.

Friday, February 25th 9:30pm Jon Langford at Joe's Pub $15

Saturday, February 26th 11am Loser's Lounge Tribute To Sesame Street! For kids of all ages! Featuring: Special Guest Sonia Manzano (Sesame Street's "Maria") Connie Petruk Tricia Scotti Nick Danger Dave Foster Anney Fresh Robin "Goldie" Goldwasser Moira MacDonald Wilder Selzer The Kustard Kings: Joe McGinty David Terhune Julian Maile Jeremy Chatzky Clem Waldmann Eddie Zweiback Mike McGinnis (sax) Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Symphony Space
2537 Broadway at 95th Street

Saturday, February 26th 8pm Lee Feldman w/ Byron Isaacs & Pete Galub @ The Living Room 154 Ludlow Street (bet. Stanton & Rivington)

Saturday, February 26th 10pm (every Saturday) The Project at Juvie Hall featuring the greatest improvisers in town, 3 groups of them at a time, hosted by Terry Jinn, produced by Armando Diaz. $5!

Thursday, February 17th 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring the Improv Gym at 8, Pap Diaz at 9:30, and Slow Comedy at 11. $5.

Friday, February 18th 8:30pm David Nagler's band Nova Social at Pianos 158 Ludlow Street

Friday, February 11th, and Saturday the 12th 8pm Loser's Lounge presents A Tribute To Queen at Fez Under Time Cafe 380 Lafayette Street at Great Jones. $20-25.

Friday, February 11th 7pm The Turnstile Incident. Roshomon in the subway. Four characters see the same event. Or do they? Cast: Martha Elliot, Fred Urfer, Rachel Caruso, John Ward. UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave.

Friday, February 11th thru Thursday, February 24th Masculine Feminine, Jean-Luc Godard’s essay on 60's Parisian youth, love and politics. Film Forum 209 W. Houston St. $10

Saturday, February 12th (thru Sunday the 27th) Christo and Jeanne-Claude's The Gates project in Central Park. I am really looking forward to this. It's only up for 2 weeks so don't miss it. Free to the public and paid for by the artists' funds (raised by selling prep sketches), not public funds.

Saturday, February 12th 10pm (every Saturday) The Project at Juvie Hall featuring the greatest improvisers in town, 3 groups of them at a time, hosted by Terry Jinn, produced by Armando Diaz. $5!

Monday, February 14th 7:45pm Seamus Blake solo show (guitar and vocals), plus lots of other musicians. C-Note 157 Avenue C (10th St)

Monday, February 14th 9pm i don't heart valentine's day with Mary Kate O'Neil, Matthew Caws of Nada Surf, Lianne Smith, Evil Angel, and Cuddle Bear & Wire Monkey (that's me & Alex!) At Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg 709 Lorimer Street (718) 302-3770.

Friday, February 4th 8pm Sara Schaefer is Obsessed With You turns one year old with comedian Todd Barry and Aziz Ansari and musical guest Chris Mills! Juvie Hall 24 Bond Street, btw Bowery & Lafayette Tickets $8, through Smarttix 212-868-4444 (It'll sell out!)

Friday, February 4th, and Saturday the 5th (also the 11th and 12th) 8pm Loser's Lounge presents A Tribute To Queen at Fez Under Time Cafe 380 Lafayette Street at Great Jones. $20-25.

Saturday, February 5th 10pm (every Saturday) The Project at Juvie Hall featuring the greatest improvisers in town, 3 groups of them at a time, hosted by Terry Jinn, produced by Armando Diaz. $5!

Thursday, February 10th 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring the Improv Gym at 8, Pap Diaz at 9:30, and Slow Comedy at 11. $5.

Saturday, January 29th 10pm (every Saturday) The Project at Juvie Hall featuring the greatest improvisers in town, 3 groups of them at a time, hosted by Terry Jinn, produced by Armando Diaz. $5!

Tuesday, February 1st, 7:30pm Battlestar America at Luna Lounge. Ludlow Street between Houston and Stanton. Free.

Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 8pm and 10pm MercyCAT, two special performances of ASSSSCAT to support Mercy Corps' tsunami relief efforts. Every dollar raised at the show will go directly to Mercy Corps’ relief efforts in southeast Asia. The performances will feature celebrities from Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show¸ VH-1, and more, including: Amy Poehler (Saturday Night Live, The Upright Citizens Brigade), Horatio Sanz (Saturday Night Live), Rob Riggle (Saturday Night Live), Adam McKay (Writer/Director of Anchorman), Rob Corddry (The Daily Show), Ed Helms (The Daily Show), Jon Glaser (Late Night With Conan O’Brien), Paul Scheer (Best Week Ever, VH-1), Rob Huebel (VH-1, Inconsiderate Cell Phone Man) plus other special guests!! UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave 212-366-9176. Tickets are $15 for each show. It's all sold out, but I think there will be SRO tickets available at the door.

Thursday, January 27th 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring the Improv Gym at 8, Jenny in the Evente at 9:30 (last Jenny show!) $5.

Thursday, January 20th 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring the Improv Gym at 8, Jenny in the Evente at 9:30 (last 2 Jenny shows!) $5.

Thursday, January 20th 10pm Chris Mills and David Nagler of Nova Social. At Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg 709 Lorimer Street (718) 302-3770. Free.

Saturday, January 22nd and Sunday, January 23rd And So Forth, A post-inaugural Assmebly. Amnesty International Firefly Project, Theaters Against War, Art Is Permitted Everywhere, and FELTpresent 2 day of talking about how art can make change. Panels, workshops, discussions, films, exhibits. OfficeOps at 57 Thames Street in East Williamsburg, a 3 minute walk from the Morgan stop on the L train. $10 ($12 at door).

Saturday, January 22nd 10pm (every Saturday) The Project at Juvie Hall featuring the greatest improvisers in town, 3 groups of them at a time, hosted by Terry Jinn, produced by Armando Diaz. $5!

Sunday, January 23rd 8pm THE SCENE IS NOW(the long overdue release party for the new record "Songbirds Lie" which is still an import only, but you can get one for cheaper on this night. They'll resurrect some lost classics and initiate some new favorites.) Also playing: The Wrist & Pistols (from DC, banjo organ bass drums) Matt Mottel (solo keyboard, edge of your seat suspense and freaked-out charm) Tonic, 107 norfolk, lower east side. $8

Friday, January 14th, 7pm Jonathan Demme Interviews Steve Earle. Oscar®-winning director Jonathan Demme will interview Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Steve Earle at this special New York Public Library event. Demme directed the video for Steve Earle’s highly political song, “Rich Man’s War”, shot on election night, 2004. New York Public Library Celeste Bartos Forum 5th Ave. @ 42nd St. (212) 930-0830 $10

Saturday, January 15th 9pm hellsbells (electronic/acoustic avant-shhh improv w/ casey block, nick forte, duane pitre, Greg Peterson). Also playing: Growing, Aarktica,This Invitation, Puttin' on the Ritz, DJ Steve Silverstein, Projectionist Harry Rosenblum. Free103point9 gallery, 97 s. 6th, second floor, in williamsburg $5

Saturday, January 15th 9:30pm Cassis from b-blush is back with her accordion playing with Quentin Jennings (Melomane, Christian Gibbs, The Dylans). Lineup: 8:30 pm Sea Foxx, 9:30 pm Cassis and Quentin,10:30 pm Akron/Family ("just signed by Young God Records, they sing 4 part harmonies like birds!") Rolling Stone says Cassis "takes pop to new places!" At Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg 709 Lorimer Street (718) 302-3770.

Saturday, January 15th 10pm (every Saturday) The Project at Juvie Hall featuring the greatest improvisers in town, 4 groups of them at a time, hosted by Terry Jinn, produced by Armando Diaz. $5!

Sunday, January 16th 10pm Beatles Revolver Live. Dave Foster from Bubble (playing an Epiphone - just like John) leads Tom, Jon, and Alec Cumming (playing a Rickenbacker bass- just like Paul) cover the Beatles' 1966 REVOLVER album with: Brian Dewan, Jason Trachtenburg, David Poe, Sean Altman, Lianne Smith, Julian Maile, Cathy Cervenka, Joe Pecorino (from the original cast of BEATLEMANIA), Jon Spurney (who plays guitar in the hit musical PEOPLE ARE WRONG!), drummer Tom DeVito (BUBBLE), horn players Mike Kobrin and Andrew Hoglund, string players Claudia Chopek and Serena Jost, plus Mike Bowman on percussion. Arlene's Grocery, 95 Stanton Street.

Tuesday, December 28th 8pm Royal Wood @Royal Oak, Corner of Union/N. 11th St.Williamsburg. Free.

Wednesday, December 29th 7pm Ash Wednesday at Parkside Lounge. Free.

Thursday, December 30th 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall presents the New Year's Eve EVE party of the year! Featuring a special all-star Beauty Love Truth -improv inspired by musical guest Mary Kate O'Neil and featuring improvisers Millicent Cho, Terry Jinn, Erika Kern, Alex Marino, Shannon Manning, Ed Snible, more! Before Beauty Love Truth will be a short set of Slow Comedy, then after Jenny performs the Evente! To be followed by Eve EVE drinking at Slainte on Bowery, the Bowery's friendliest bar. $5 for the whole night.

Friday, December 31st Um, I'd say Happy New Year, but I don't want the rightwing nutjobs on my back. So instead, I'll just say, A Most Blessed Year of Our Lord Jesus Christ! And if you've got nothing else to do, head over to the intimate confines of MSG to see Wilco, Flaming Lips and Sleater-Kinney.

Satuday, January 1st 8pm to Midnight The First Annual Hank-O-Rama, a kind of a make-up gig for the last show Hank Williams didn't make on New Year's Day, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, since he died en route to the gig in the back of a Cadillac somewhere in West Virginia. Sean Kershaw and The New Jack Ramblers, The Lonesome Prairie Dogs, The Blue State Band , The American String Conspiracy, The Nieces and Nephews, and MC Alex Battle of The Whiskey Rebellion -- all doin' songs by Hank, plus a few artists who influenced him or were directly influenced by him. Arlene's Grocery, 95 Stanton St. $7.

Tuesday, December 21st 8pm Royal Wood @Royal Oak, Corner of Union/N. 11th St.Williamsburg. FEATURING: Christina McGrath, Cooter Shorts, Giulia Rozzi, Jane Campbell, Julia Henning, Homeroom, Jonly Bonly, The Josh and Tamra Show, Ari Voukydis. Free.

Wednesday, December 22nd 7pm Ash Wednesday at Parkside Lounge. Beauty Love Truth improv inspired by music with guest musican Greg Peterson, improv from The Shoves and Evel Cathedral and Standup from Sean Conroy, Nick Turner, Jeff Kreisler. Free. And from there go right to:

Wednesday, December 22nd 8:30pm Invite them Up hosted by Eugene Mirman & Bobby Tisdale and featuring: Jen Kirkman (visiting from L.A.!), Emily Flake (creator of the newspaper comic strip LULU EIGHTBALL and the fun Drinkytown monkey), Kitty Flanagan, Doug Benson. And the music of John Wesley Harding. Also, afterwards, their wonderful holiday party with guest D.J. Jon Glaser at Cinema Classics 332 E 11, between 1st and 2nd. $5 suggested donation.

Thursday, December 23rd 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring student performances at 8, Jenny in the Evente at 9:30.

Friday, December 24th, 25th Merry Christmas. Hey, did you know there was a supposed left-wing plot to eliminate that phrase? Well, the religious right says so, and so they're using this holiday to boycott all stores that offer up the more inclusive "happy holidays" greeting. Oh, also, can you believe someone registered christ.com? You can read about the call to boycott Target there, for their decision to stop allowing Salvation Army santas in front of their stores (they had for years, though they didn't allow any other solicitors.) You know, Target has a program where all your charges go to fund the school of your choice...I've been giving my rewards to the needy high school in my old neighborhood in Chicago. They're not jerks. Merry Christmas.

Friday, December 24th 8pm "Christmas Schmistmas" at BARBES in Park Slope, Lee Feldman, Greta Gertler, Pete Galub, Michael Gomez, Tamara Hey and more special guests. We will be ordering Chinese food and watching movies later in the night.

Wednesday, November 10th 7pm (every Wed) Drinkytown variety night. Tonight: political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER (with FREE copies of The Nation), Aaron and Tony, Street Meat, Gun Show, Rosemary Stevens. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Thursday, November 11th 7pm SHIVAREE will stare across the divide and try to rediscover the joy of music & liquor at The Living Room 154 Ludlow. Free.

Thursday, November 11th 8pm Giant Sand, THE Handsome Family at Southpaw. 125 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn. $15

Thursday, November 11th 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring student performances at 8, Jenny in the Evente at 9:30, and me in Slow Comedy at 11pm. $5.

Friday, November 12th 8pm GIANT SAND, THE HANDSOME FAMILY, Low Skies at Mercury Lounge $15

Sunday, October 31st 6pm Be a Pirate for Peace in the Halloween parade! Seriously, don't just watch it, join UFPJ's float.

Sunday, October 31st 8pm Steve Earle at Bowery Ballroom $35

Monday, November 1st 8 and 9:30pm George Bush is a Motherfucker. An Evening Of Contemporary Political Satire, produced by Adam McKay, directed by Jake Fogelnest. UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave 212.366.9176. $5

Monday, November 1st 7pm Election Eve The Eureka! International Film Festival and Rock The Vote will present Cordelene, La Laque, The Swiss Auto Club, and Gordo Gringo, with host Grant Cooper of The Laugh Lounge, and DJ Rob Keith from the electronic music group, “3 Speaker High”, spinning on the main floor at The Delancey Bar, 168 Delancey Street (at Clinton), New York, NY 10002 (F, M, J or Z subways to Essex / Delancey) $10 (Price includes sponsored drink open bar till 8pm. All proceeds benefit The Eureka! International Film Festival)

Tuesday, November 2nd 8pm George Bush is a Motherfucker. An Evening Of Contemporary Political Satire, produced by Adam McKay, directed by Jake Fogelnest. UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave 212.366.9176. $5

Tuesday, November 2nd 9:30pm ELECTION INFECTION 2004 variety show with Comedy! Music! Dancing! Poetry! Broadway Stars! Opening night with Special Guests: Dance by Shaua Lane, Poetry by Bernie Kravitz, A song by Wicked's Robb Sapp, Original music by Rob Schiffman, Comedy by Jane Condon, Todd Levin, and Ben Morrison and straight from the Fringe, Negin Farsad in Bootleg Islam. At the Improv 318 West 53rd @ 8th Ave 212-888-LAFF $10 + 2 drink minimum.

Tuesday, November 2nd 7:30pm to 2:00am or until Bush is Gone New Democratic Majority ELECTION NIGHT WATCH PARTY! Spirit Night Club 530 West 27th Between 10th & 11th. $5

Wednesday, November 3rd 7pm (every Wed) Drinkytown variety night. Tonight: political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER (with FREE copies of The Nation), Mohammed/Ali, Homeroom and UNO! Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Thursday, November 4th 7pm Conversations in the Humanities
with Joshua Brown & Ben Katchor. Ben Katchor , author, graphic novels including The Jew of New York and Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer; John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation fellow; Joshua Brown, Co-director, New Media Lab; Executive Director, Center for Media and Learning/American Social History Project, The Graduate Center, CUNY; author, Beyond the Lines: Pictorial Reporting, Everyday Life, and the Crisis of Gilded Age America. The Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue between 34th and 35th Streets. $5; Free to CUNY.

Thursday, November 4th 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring student performances at 8, Jenny in the Evente at 9:30, and me in Slow Comedy at 11pm. $5.

Saturday, November 6th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop returns! At Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. We'll work on RED ALL OVER and more More info here. $10. (First-timers $5.)

Tuesday, November 9th at 7:30pm The Rosenbach Company: A Tragicomedy. The story of two brothers, their obsessions and the dawn of an American cultural legacy. A new show for music-theater. Words and drawings by Ben Katchor. Music by Mark Mulcahy. Musicians: Ashley Grella, Brian Marchese, Henning Ohlenbusch, and Dave Trenholm. Singers: Katie Geissinger, Ryan Mercy and Mark Mulcahy The Harry De Jur Playhouse in The Abrons Arts Center of The Henry Street Settlement, 466 Grand Street, Manhattan. One performance only. 2 hours, 15 min. $20.

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DIG SOME EVENTS GOING ON THIS WEEK AND NEXT:

Saturday, October 23rd Peter Davis, director of Vietman doc HEARTS AND MINDS, will appear in person at the 1:00 and 3:10 shows at the film forum.

Saturday, October 23rd 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop returns! At Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. We'll work on RED ALL OVER and more More info here. $10. (First-timers $5.)

Saturday, October 23rd 7:30pm George Bush is a Motherfucker. An Evening Of Contemporary Political Satire, produced by Adam McKay, directed by Jake Fogelnest. UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave 212.366.9176. $8

Saturday, October 23rd 8pm MIKE WATT and the SECONDMEN, COMA , BUST. Southpaw. 125 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn. $12.

Sunday, October 24th 9pm Roland Satterwhite accompanied by Matt Kanelos and Jesse Lewis at Arlene's Grocery (Stanton between Orchard and Ludlow). $7.

Sunday, October 24th, 9pm If you're in St. Paul, see Lianne Smith at the Turf Club. And while you're at it, check out Mary Gibney's art show at One on One Bicycle Studio in Minneapolis!

Monday, October 25th 6:30-9:00pm Join Howard Dean and Al Franken to celebrate the retirement of Tom "The Hammer" DeLay! A presentation of the new Democracy for America ad that will be running in Texas to retire Tom DeLay. All funds will support running the ad in Texas. RSVP online. $32 - Student ($1 for each felony indictment filed against individuals and corporations involved with Tom DeLay's political action committee, Texans for a Republican Majority.) $52 - General Reception ($1 for each Democratic legislator who boycotted Tom DeLay's redistricting vote and fled Texas.) $218 - Private VIP Reception (The number of seats needed to control the US House of Representatives.) $1000 - Host Write or Raise (Would mean the world to us but would never get you the ear of Tom DeLay.) At "XL" 357 W. 16th Street Between 8th and 9th Avenue.

Monday, October 25th 8pm Kerry Rising: The Songs of Bruce Springstein. A Concerts for Change event with Marshall Crenshaw, Vijay Iyer, Gary Lucas, John Wesley Harding, Lea Delaria, Martha Redbone, Hiram Bullock, David Poe, Frank London and the Brass All Stars, Richard Barone, Kate McGarry. Featuring members of John Kerry's former rock band The Elektras! Knitting Factory $15

Tuesday, October 26th 7pm The New School Presents: Call It Democracy, directed by Matt Kohn and Produced by Dan Efram, is a non-partisan look at the history and future of elections in the United States that "offers a fresh perspective on voting rights, election reform and the unresolved electronic voting controversies that could undermine our democratic system. It is a must-see for educators and everyday citizens alike.” - Jehmu Greene, President, Rock The Vote. (The earlier version was "Everywhere But Florida") The New School's Swayduck Auditorium 65 Fifth Ave, btw 13th and 14th Streets. FREE

Wednesday, October 27th 7pm (every Wed) Drinkytown variety night. Tonight: political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER (with FREE copies of The Nation), Matt and Pat, UNO, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, October 27th 7pm Call It Democracy election documentary (see Tuesday) Location1 26 Greene Street near Canal. FREE

Wednesday, October 27th 8pm If you're in LA, go see DUET IN THE BUSHES Adam McKay and Shira Piven have written two one acts, to be performed by Will Ferrell and Kate Walsh, among others. All proceeds benefit National Voice. TheActorsGang Theatre (6209 Santa Monica Blvd. between Vine and El Centro). Minimum donation of $25 per seat ($15 for students/actors).

Thursday, October 28th MIKE WATT & THE SECONDMEN Mercury Lounge $12.

Thursday, October 28th 7:30 David Thomas (Pere Ubu, RFFT) and two pale boys. "A gloriously garrulous, diffidently divine, pumping, wheezy, melodeon-driven, contemporised avant-folk... Twisted and inspired, it is like everything and nothing you've ever heard, [they] are now creating a whole new kind of strange and affecting beauty." Knitting Factory $12

Thursday, October 28th 8pm North River Music Premiere Dennis Mitcheltree, "Tenor of the Times" - jazz compositions incorporating elements of debate and discourse between instruments, illustrating the humor, seriousness, anger, folly, righteousness and absurdity of current political discourse, including Go Cheney Yourself!, Swift Boat Twist, Halliburton Holler, Abu Ghraib Dance Party, Dean Scream -music set to the speech cadence of Howard Dean's famous scream. Renee Weiler Concert Hall, Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow Street, NYC (212) 242-4770 $15, $10 students/seniors

Thursday, October 28th 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring student performances at 8, Jenny in the Evente at 9:30, and me in Slow Comedy at 11pm. $5.

Friday, October 29th 6pm Art opening and reception for some of Today’s Finest Independent Musicians: Devendra Banhart (Solo, Angels of Light) Jessica Billey (Mekons, Boxhead Ensemble) Daniel Smith (Danielson Famile) Loren Connors (Solo, Jim O'Rourke) Tim Rutili (Califone, Red Red Meat) Jon Langford (Mekons, Waco Brothers) Jad Fair (Half Japanese, Solo) Mike Pride (Simmons/Braxton sextet, Dynamite Club) David Pajo (Papa M, Will Oldham) Tara Jane O’Neil (Solo, Retsin). Naked Duck Gallery 66 Jackson Street, and BROOKLYN FIRE PROOF, INC. 101 Richardson Street between Leonard & Meeker. At 10 there will be live music at Brooklyn Fire Proof, Inc featuring Califone, Bros. Danielson, and the mp3. $10 at door; or advance ticket sales at: Other Music and Eat Records, 124 Meserole Avenue, Greenpoint Brooklyn. Exibits at both galleries through November 21st.

Friday, October 29th 8pm The Invisible Film Series, Millennium Film Workshop 66 East 4th St. Featuring short films including Lee Feldman's Starboy. $7

Saturday, October 9th1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop returns! At Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. We'll work on RED ALL OVER and more More info here. $10. (First-timers $5.)

Saturday, October 9th 7:30pm George Bush is a Motherfucker. An Evening Of Contemporary Political Satire, produced by Adam McKay, directed by Jake Fogelnest. UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave 212.366.9176. $8

Tuesday, October 12th 10pm Joe McGinty's Piano Parlour w/ Lianne Smith. After their short set, Joe will start a "Keyboard Karaoke" -- anyone can pick a song from one his books (or bring your own) and SING. The Lucky Cat 245 Grand Street (between Driggs & Roebling) Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Wednesday, October 13th 7pm (every Wed) Drinkytown variety night. Tonight: political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER (with FREE copies of The Nation), music from Chris Mills, UNO, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 6-8 pm "Music and Politics=Oil and Water" panel discussion sponsored by the Jazz Journalists Association with moderator Howard Mandel, jazz journalist; Tuli Kupferberg, reknown Fugs poet/provocateur; Dennis Mitcheltree, tenor saxophonist and composer; Sue Mingus, moving force behind the Mingus Big Band, plus a surprise musician; Nate Chinen, JazzTimes columnist. New School Jazz, 55 W. 13th Sreet, 5th floor, New York City. FREE.

Wednesday, October 13th 8pm David Kilgour at Mercury Lounge. $12.

Wednesday, October 13th 9pm Subterranean Salsa. Monthly (2nd Wed) night of latin dancing geared toward a mixed, progressive, and international crowd, with a free salsa class, and DJs spinning Cuban and Classic salsa. Bar Below 209 Smith (at Baltic). No cover.

Thursday, October 14th 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring Jenny in the Evente at 9:30, student performances, and more! $5.

Friday, October 15th Touch and Go CMJ night with TV on the Radio with Pinback; Battles; Sally Timms; Whirlwind Heat; Tara Jane O'Neil. Irving Plaza

Friday, October 15th midnight Jon Langford's Ship & Pilot at Southpaw (in Brooklyn at 125 5th Ave in Park Slope)

Saturday, October 16th high noon-7pm Bloodshot CMJ showcase-party-bbq and 10th Anniversary event. The band set times: Waco Brothers 5:45-6:45, The Meat Purveyors 4:55-5:40, Graham Parker 4:05-4:45, Nora O'Connor 3:15-3:55, Dollar Store 2:25-3:05, Bobby Bare Jr. 1:35-2:15, Carolyn Mark 12:45-1:25. Union Pool, 484 Union Ave. (at Meeker) in (the Williamsburg neighborhood of) Brooklyn 718-609-0484. $10 general admission, or $7 with CMJ badge / Free yummy bbq and beer (while it lasts).

Saturday, October 16th1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop returns! At Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. We'll work on RED ALL OVER and more More info here. $10. (First-timers $5.)

Saturday, October 16th 7:30pm George Bush is a Motherfucker. An Evening Of Contemporary Political Satire, produced by Adam McKay, directed by Jake Fogelnest. UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave 212.366.9176. $8

Saturday, October 16th 10:30, extra show at 11:30 UCB THEATER CELEBRATES MOTHER: FIVE YEARS AND RUNNING. Nothing’s guaranteed in improvised comedy, but never doubt: If it’s Saturday, Mother will rock. One of UCB’s signature shows, Mother uses your CD’s and Ipods as inspiration, spinning your music collection into a wicked web of stupid-smart insanity. The Anniversary bash features a litany of guest heavy hitters. Party after! UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave 212.366.9176. $8

Monday, October 18th 8pm EUGENE MIRMAN CD RELEASE PARTY Semi-formal attire recommended (Suits, dresses, etc). "The Absurd Night Club Comedy Of Eugene Mirman" Hosted by Slovin and Allen (Writers for Saturday Night Live)
Todd Barry (Letterman, Conan, Comedy Central Presents), Jon Benjamin (From Dr. Katz and Home Movies), David Wain (Co-writer/ director Wet Hot American Summer, Stella) and guests Demetri Martin (Conan, Letterman, winner 2003 Perrier award for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival), Jessi Klein (Best Week Ever), Sarah Vowell (This American Life), Plus various special surprise guests! Comedy show followed by a 50's/60's cover band dance party featuring Amy Miles, Shonali Bhomik, Dan Shuman, Jesse Blockton, John Wesley Harding and many, many more rock and roll folks. Bowery Ballroom. Get tickets or stop by the box office. $13

Wednesday, October 20th 7pm (every Wed) Drinkytown variety night. Tonight: political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER (with FREE copies of The Nation), Street Meat, UNO, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Thursday, October 21st 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring Jenny in the Evente at 9:30, student performances, and more! $5.

Through October 5th THE TAKE Directed & Produced by Avi Lewis. Written & Produced by Naomi Klein. Official Media Sponsor: The Nation. Two weeks only at Film Forum. The extraordinary drama of Argentina's decline during the last decades of the 20th century is a cautionary tale of violence, corruption and betrayal. Suave, smiling and tanned, President Carlos Menem shamelessly presided over a great nation's economic collapse. No Logo author Naomi Klein and Canadian TV producer Avi Lewis follow the exhilarating rise of a workers' movement to repossess abandoned factories, re-creating the jobs they once held within the framework of a democratically run cooperative. THE TAKE embodies a vision of working people forging genuine alternatives to a brutal economic model - a story whose implications are universal.

Sunday, October 3rd 8pm Sue Garner, Angel Dean, JD Foster, Dave Schramm, Lianne Smith, Ted Reichman & Doug Wieselman. TONIC (107 Norfolk Street) A downtown hootenany, with all of the above playing on each others' songs. A sort of Shackwacky reunion!

Monday, October 4th at 8pm 88 KEYS: A TRIBUTE FOR FRANK SPITNAGEL. Show to benefit medical expenses for musician Frank Spitnagel's fight against blood disease Wegener's Granulomatosis, featuring some of the many performers that Frank has worked with and musical supported over the years, including the Cast of Avenue Q, Ed Helms (The Daily Show), Demetri Martin, Julian Velard, Guile, The Cast of George Bush is a Mother Fucker, Emily Skinner (Full Monty), Raissa Katona Bennett (Phantom of the Opera), Lean Hocking (Jekyll & Hyde), an improvised musical from Chicago City Limits and more. In addition to the evening’s amazing live performances their will a charity raffle and a silent celebrity auction which will include such prizes as tickets to Saturday Night Live, DVDs, CDs, and celebrity memoroabilia. UCB THEATER 307 West 26th Street 212-366-9176. $25

Monday, October 4th at 8pm ROBBIE FULKS the Radio Nationals
Southpaw. 125 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn $10/$12

Wednesday, October 6th 7pm (every Wed) Drinkytown variety night. Tonight: political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER (with FREE copies of The Nation), guest group TBA, UNO, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Thursday, October 7th 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring Jenny in the Evente at 9:30, student performances, and more! $5.

Wednesday, September 29th 7pm (every Wed) Drinkytown variety night. Tonight: political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER (with FREE copies of The Nation), Louie and Griffin: LIVE!, UNO, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, September 29th 6:45 pm MoveOn In Defense of Democracy Fundraiser at Symphony Space, 95th & B'way. 10 speakers including Calvin Trillin, Katha Pollitt, Maureen Howard, Jonathan Safran Foer, Eric Foner, Mary Gordon, Richard Howard, Nicole Krauss, Lewis Lapham, Katha Pollitt, Simon Schama, Vijay Seshadri. With musical performances by the Mingus Big Band, Robert Lopez, and Jeff Marx.

Thursday, September 30th 8pm (every Thursday) Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring Jenny in the Evente at 9:30, student performances, and more! $5.

Friday, October 1st 7pm Lee Feldman. Pete Galub at 7:30pm, Chris Moore CD Release Party at 8pm. The Living Room 154 Ludlow.

Saturday, October 2nd 7:30pm George Bush is a Motherfucker. An Evening Of Contemporary Political Satire, produced by Adam McKay, directed by Jake Fogelnest. UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave 212.366.9176. $8

Friday, September 17th 10:30pm The Mosaic NYC perform the Mosaic at the Red Room, 85 East 4th Street, 3rd floor. KGB bar downstairs. This is my favorite improv show in town, and I love playing with them. Please come! Special new additions and guests in store! (Also next Friday.) $7

Sunday, September 19th at NOON Fundraiser/champagne brunch at Flea Theater featurin Deidre Rodman www.biddies4ever.com, Lee Feldman, Greta Gertler, Beth Sorrentino, and Amy Kohn 41 White Street between Church and Broadway. $15

Tuesday, September 21st 7pm Chris Mills (featuring David Nagler and Steve Goulding, special guest Brandon Butler). Go go go to this. Or, since I'm going I guess I should say come come come to this. Fez $10.

Tuesday, September 21st 11 pm (every Tues in September) The Sunshine Gang (depression era comedy) and Trev and the Rev. UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave 212.366.9176. $5

Wednesday, September 22nd 7pm (every Wed) Drinkytown variety night, hosted tonight by Louie Pearlman and his ukulele! Tonight: UNO!, Rogue Elephant performs sketch, political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER (with FREE copies of The Nation) and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, September 22nd thru October 5th THE TAKE Directed & Produced by Avi Lewis. Written & Produced by Naomi Klein. Official Media Sponsor: The Nation. Two weeks only at Film Forum. The extraordinary drama of Argentina's decline during the last decades of the 20th century is a cautionary tale of violence, corruption and betrayal. Suave, smiling and tanned, President Carlos Menem shamelessly presided over a great nation's economic collapse. No Logo author Naomi Klein and Canadian TV producer Avi Lewis follow the exhilarating rise of a workers' movement to repossess abandoned factories, re-creating the jobs they once held within the framework of a democratically run cooperative. THE TAKE embodies a vision of working people forging genuine alternatives to a brutal economic model - a story whose implications are universal.

Thursday, September 23rd 8pm Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring student performances, Jenny in the Evente at 9:30, and at 11pm acts booked at Armando's whim! Every Thursday night.

Thursday, September 23rd 8pm DR. DOUG CHANGES YOUR MIND. Written and performed by Doug Moe. Directed by Seth Morris. (with Rode Hard and Put Away Wet. Upright Citizens Brigade Theater 307 West 26th St. (corner of 8th Ave). (212) 366-9176. $5.

Friday, September 24th 9pm Lianne Smith At Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg 709 Lorimer Street (718) 302-3770. Free.

Friday, September 24th 10:30pm The Mosaic NYC perform the Mosaic at the Red Room, 85 East 4th Street, 3rd floor. KGB bar downstairs. Last show! $7

Wednesday, September 8th 7pm Drinkytown variety night. Political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER (with FREE copies of The Nation), standup from Patrick Borelli, Aziz Ansari, UNO! and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, September 8th 8:30pm Rob Paravonian hosts The Comedy Pro Shop @ Mod with Christian Finnegan, Sean Conroy, Eric Kirchberger, plus surprise guests. 505 Columbus Ave., between 84th & 85th. 212.989.3600. No cover, no minimum.

Wednesday, September 8th 9pm Subterranean Salsa. Monthly (2nd Wed) night of latin dancing geared toward a mixed, progressive, and international crowd, with a free salsa class, and DJs spinning Cuban and Classic salsa. Bar Below 209 Smith (at Baltic). No cover.

Wednesday, September 8th 9:30pm Opening Gala for Juvie Hall. Wear blue or white. Free.

Wednesday, September 8th 9:30pm Nada Surf acoustic and Maplewood at Mercury Lounge

Thursday, September 9th 8pm Armando Diaz Studios night at Juvie Hall featuring Jenny in the Evente, student performances, and acts booked at Armando's whim! Every Thursday night.

Thursday, September 9th DR. DOUG CHANGES YOUR MIND. Written and performed by Doug Moe. Directed by Seth Morris. Upright Citizens Brigade Theater 307 West 26th St. (corner of 8th Ave). (212) 366-9176. $5.

Friday, September 10th 7pm I Enjoy Being A Girl. A one-woman show written and performed by Amy Rhodes. Directed by Jen Nails. This is a very funny, smart, sweet show. Winner of the 2004 ECNY award for Best Solo Show UCB Theater 307 West 26th Street (at 8th Avenue) 212-366-9176. $5

Friday, September 10th 10:30pm The Mosaic NYC perform the Mosaic at the Red Room, 85 East 4th Street, 3rd floor. Every Friday in September.

Friday, September 10th (thru the19th) The Winter's Tale at Producer's Club II, 616 9th Avenue between 43rd and 44th. The show starts at seven except on Sundays, when we'll do matinees at three. 212-868-4444, or www.smarttix.com

Saturday, September 11th at 7:30pm The Loneliness of Noam Chomsky (a performance) opens a run. Directed by Noel Salzman. HERE Arts Center at 145 Sixth Avenue (between Spring & Broome). Closing Sunday, September 26th at 2pm. (212) 868-4444. $15

Tuesday, September 14th 11 pm (every Tues in September) The Sunshine Gang (depression era comedy) and Trev and the Rev. UCB Theater 307 West 26th @ 8th Ave 212.366.9176. $5

Thursday, August 26th 8pm Trev and the Rev at the UCB Theater (with Rode Hard and Put Away Wet. Comedy for $5.

Saturday, August 28th 5pm Ring out the Republicans-World Trade Center/ Ground Zero Observance. This promises to be a beautiful and peaceful protest.

Saturday, August 28th 7pm EVERYWHERE BUT FLORIDA. Directed by Matt Kohn, 90 MIN. 2004. Three years in the making, "Everywhere But Florida: Three Reflections After Election 2000" begins when the vote-counting stopped and mainstream media coverage ended. Interviews conducted across thirty states document the emotions, opinions and expertise of everyday citizens, politicians, academics and scientists. Filmmaker will be present to introduce film & lead Q&A after screening. Pioneer Theater 155 East 3rd Street (at Ave. A) (212) 254-3300. Part of the Imagine Festival.

Sunday, August 29th 10:00am United For Peace and Justice's Massive NYC Protest on the Eve of the Republican National Convention. Meet at Seventh Avenue @ 14th Street. March steps off at noon, past MSG, and hopefully will end up in Central Park (should know Wed or Thursday). If not, they will arrange another end to the event with the city. They are NOT going to the West Side Highway.

Sunday, August 29th 3pm EVERYWHERE BUT FLORIDA. See above. Filmmaker will be present to introduce film & lead Q&A after screening. Pioneer Theater 155 East 3rd Street (at Ave. A) (212) 254-3300. Part of the Imagine Festival.

Sunday, August 29th 11:15pm EVERYWHERE BUT FLORIDA. See above. BARBES in Brooklyn's Park Slope at 376 9th St between 6th & 7th ave. 718 965 917. Part of the Imagine Festival.

Monday, August 30th RNC week! Now, behave! Here's a guide to events.

Monday, August 30th -Saturday September 4th UCB Theater has a whole week of shows welcoming the RNC, including George Bush is a Motherfucker, Bush/Cheney '04nicators and NYC vs RNC.

Monday, August 30th 10pm A Benefit for The West Memphis Three, the three teenagers convicted of ritual murder in West Memphis, Arkansas in 1993, as documented in the film, "Paradise Lost." All proceeds from the benefit will go directly to the defense of Damien Echols, whose final chance of avoiding the lethal injection will happen when he files his federal habeas corpus petition this fall. Comedian scheduled to perform: David Cross, Horatio Sanz, Special World Premiere Video by Yo La Tengo, Eugene Mirman, Jon Benjamin, Heather Lawless, Mike Birbiglia, Slovin & Allen, Hosted by Dave "Tiny Hands" Gordon. $20

Monday, August 30th 10:30pm Whips N' Cheneys: A Night of Shock and HA!!! "A panel discussion that explores how comedy is the intersection of entertainment and politics. Hoping to bridge the gap between left and right through humor, this electically diverse group of comedians hailing from DC and NYC will meet for one night only to chew the fat and make you laugh." Sean Conroy of Crossballs will moderate. Panelists include Craig Baldo, Doug Hecox, Jeff Kreisler, Catie Lazarus, Matt Gallagher, Jeff Glasse, Zach Toczynski, Adam Ruben, and Ben Wesley. Part of The UnConvention: An American Theater Festival. The Loft Theatre 312 West 36th Street, 3rd Flr. $5.

Tuesday, August 31st 4pm Johnny Cash was Not a Republican! Johnny Cash was a hero of the working class, the poor, the imprisioned. But at Southby's this week, the GOP and the American Gas Association (a network of 154 utility multinationals) are appropriating his image and memory in a party for the Tennessee delegation. So dress like Johnny and take to the streets to defend him, his music, his message. Sotheby's at 1334 York Avenue in Manhattan.

Tuesday, August 31st 4pm Fox News 'Shut up-a-thon' at Fox News HQ in New York City. 1211 Ave of Americas (between 47th & 48th) "Can't get enough of Bill O'Reilly shouting 'shut up? Then join us for a 'Shut up-a-thon' outside the Fox News Channel, the most pro-war media outlet in the United States. And you won't want to miss the dazzling moves of the 'Fox News Republican Cheerleads' - guaranteed to leave you stupefied." Brought to you by CODEPINK, Houston Global Awareness, Ronald Reagan Home for the Criminally Insane, The Tejas Bloc and more.

Wednesday, September 1st 7pm-9pm Drinkytown welcomes the RNC! Political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER with FREE copies of The Nation, UNO! and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Saturday, September 4th Midnight. Bush Game at Juvie Hall. Every Saturday.

Tuesday, August 24th 8pm-10pm Red All Over Workshop. Improv and discussion workshop geared towards bringing people into the pool of Red All Over players, and encouraging people to speak up about the things that affect our country, our lives. No prior improv experience necessary, only a commitment to talking about political and cultural issues in an entertaining format! Email me for more information. Atlantic Theater company, 453 West 16th Street (btw 9th and 10th). $10

Wednesday, August 25th 7pm-9pm Drinkytown Political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER with FREE copies of The Nation, improv from cast members of The Mosaic NYC, UNO! and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Thursday, August 19th 9pm Lianne Smith At Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg 709 Lorimer Street (718) 302-3770. Free.

Friday, August 20th 5pm-9pm Allen Ginsberg Poetry Festival at the HOWL Festival. Hosted by Steve Earle, singer, songwriter, and political activist, and Christopher Stackhouse, artist, curator, and poet. Steve Earle will talk about poetry and politics at 5:30 and read a selection of Ginsberg's work. Bandshell Stage, Tompkins Square Park.

Saturday, August 21st 7pm DR. DOUG CHANGES YOUR MIND. Written and performed by Doug Moe. Directed by Seth Morris. Upright Citizens Brigade Theater 307 West 26th St. (corner of 8th Ave). (212) 366-9176. $5.

Saturday, August 21st 9pm The Lonesome Prairie Dogs are back as hosts of The Ranch Party at Uncle Joe's Tavern in Jersey City. Country & western, rockabilly and rock 'n roll music, plus Tammy Faye Starlight, DJ Justina, free barbecue, with burgers, dogs and vegetarian fare. Uncle Joe's is at 154 1st St., Jersey City (four blocks from the Grove Street PATH station) 201-659-6999.

Saturday, August 14th 7pm DR. DOUG CHANGES YOUR MIND. Written and performed by Doug Moe. Directed by Seth Morris. Upright Citizens Brigade Theater 307 West 26th St. (corner of 8th Ave). (212) 366-9176. $5.

Sunday, August 15th at 7:30pm ACOUSTIC SUNDAYS AT THE FIELD featuring CHRIS MILLS, CHRIS MOORE, GRAHAM SMITH of KLEENEX GIRL WONDER. Magnetic Field 97 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn.(718) 834-0069. $3

Sunday, August 15th 10pm Greg Peterson plays with Casey Block at Royal Oak. 594 Union Avenue in Williamsburg. Free.

Tuesday, August 17th 7pm As part of HOWL, The L.E.S is More Music Festival @ The Living Room featuring: 7:00 John Dyer, 7:45 Amanda Thorpe, 8:30 Brian Dewan, 9:15 Rachel Loshak, 10:00 Milton. 154 Ludlow St. $5

Wednesday, August 18th 7pm-9pm Drinkytown is part of the HOWL Festival. Political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER with FREE copies of The Nation, Beauty Love Truth inspired by the Beats, UNO! and much more. Hosts: Terry Jinn and Matt Pack. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Thursday, August 19th (every Thursday until October) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Wednesday, August 11th 7pm-9pm Drinkytown (every Wed!) Political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER with FREE copies of The Nation, UNO, Guest Group TBA, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, August 11th 9pm Subterranean Salsa. Monthly (2nd Wed) night of latin dancing geared toward a mixed, progressive, and international crowd, with a free salsa class, and DJs spinning Cuban and Classic salsa. Bar Below 209 Smith (at Baltic). No cover.

Thursday, August 12th (every Thursday until October) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Thursday, August 12th 8pm "The End of an Error" Kerry Fundraiser with Yo La Tengo, John Wesley Harding, French Kicks, Eric Bogosian, Jonathan Lethem, Demetri Martin, Jonathan Ames, Rachel Dratch and more. Spirit 530 W 27th St.

Thursday, August 12th 7pm-10pm Red All Over Workshop cancelled.

Now until August 5th. Fellini's La Dolce Vita at Film Forum.

Friday, July 30th-Sunday, August 1st Del Close Marathon at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 West 26th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) $20 for whole marathon.

Sunday, August 1st at 2pm Beauty Love Truth at the Del Close Marathon with musical guest Greg Peterson. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 West 26th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) $20 for whole marathon.

Wednesday, August 4th 7pm-9pm Drinkytown (every Wed!) Political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER with FREE copies of The Nation, UNO, ASIATOWN, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Thursday, August 5th (every Thursday until October) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Now until August 5th. Fellini's La Dolce Vita at Film Forum.

Tuesday July 27th 8pm Benedek Band plays The Living Room 154 Ludlow. Free.

Wednesday, July 28th 7pm-9pm Drinkytown. Political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER with FREE copies of The Nation, UNO, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, July 28th 8pm DR. DOUG CHANGES YOUR MIND. Written and performed by Doug Moe. Directed by Seth Morris. Upright Citizens Brigade Theater 307 West 26th St. (corner of 8th Ave). (212) 366-9176. $5.

Thursday, July 29th (every Thursday until October) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Thursday, July 29th, 7pm The Mosaic NYC at Variety Underground at Parkside Lounge.

Friday, July 30th-Sunday, August 1st Del Close Marathon at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 West 26th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) $20 for whole marathon.

Friday, July 30th, 6:30pm The Mosaic NYC at the Del Close Marathon. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 West 26th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) $20 for whole marathon.

Wednesday, July 14th 7pm-9pm Drinkytown. Political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER with FREE copies of The Nation, Uno!, standup from Sara Schaefer, Jarret Bernstein, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, July 14th at 8:30pm Invite them Up hosted by Eugene Mirman & Bobby Tisdale and featuring: Dwayne Perkins (Comedy Central Presents), Lizz Winstead (Creator The Daily Show, Air-America), David Wain (His standup comedy debut), Doug Benson (The Marijuana-logues) and the music of Langhorne Slim at Cinema Classics 332 E 11, between 1st and 2nd. $5 suggested donation.

Wednesday, July 14th 9pm Subterranean Salsa. Monthly (2nd Wed) night of latin dancing geared toward a mixed, progressive, and international crowd, with a free salsa class, and DJs spinning Cuban and Classic salsa. Bar Below 209 Smith (at Baltic). No cover.

Wednesday, July 14th (Bastille Day) and July 16th, 17th The Loser's Lounge Tribute To Tribute To Serge Gainsbourg! Featuring: Jim Thirlwell (Foetus, Destinoman), Matthew Caws (Nada Surf) Lara Gray (Ben Lee, Luna) Pamelia Kurstin (world famousThereminist), Blasco (Blasco Ballroom, April March) Anney Fresh, Ed Rogers, Tiffany Randol, Mark Rozzo (Champale, Maplewood) (14), Dave Foster (Bubble) (16), Eric Paparazzi (17), Nick Danger, Joanna Choy (14), Wendy Ip (16), Katy Cunningham (Death Mask) (17), Ivy Markatiy, Moira MacDonald, Michael Cerveris ("Assassins") (16, 17), Wilder Selzer (Double Dong), Pierre DeGaillande (Melomane), Sean Altman, Sue K (The Beeps), Lianne Smith, Carol Jacobanis (14, 16), Amanda Thorpe (17), Stan Harrison (Serge Gainsbourg, Radiohead) (14, 16), Joe Hurley (Rogue's March), Flaming Fire, Quintette D'Anette (Main Squeeze Orchestra) (14) Fez Under Time Café. 380 Lafayette St. $20 / $25.

Thursday, July 15th (every Thursday until October) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Friday, July 16th at 7pm and 9pm THE JOSHUA WHITE AND GARY PANTER LIGHT SHOW. Live music by YO LA TENGO at both shows! Anthology Film Archives 32 2nd Avenue. Tickets available day of only, box office opens at 6:30. $10

Tuesday, July 20th 10pm Lianne Smith At Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg 709 Lorimer Street (718) 302-3770. Free.

Wednesday, July 21st 7pm-9pm Drinkytown. Political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER with FREE copies of The Nation, UNO, musical improv from Jenny, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, July 21st Concerts for Kerry Series, 7 Keren Ann, 8 Sherman, 9 Connie Petruk, 10 Craig Wedren, 11 Matthew Caws with guest Lianne Smith 12 Joe McGinty. At The Living Room 154 Ludlow. $12.

Thursday, July 22nd (every Thursday until October) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Thursday, July 22 7:30pm Roger Corman's X - THE MAN WITH X-RAY EYES with PERE UBU and CLEM SNIDE. "Led by the irrepressible David Thomas, underground forefathers PERE UBU came roaring out of Cleveland in the mid-1970s and inflamed the imaginations of generations of rockers to come with their avant-garage sound. Thomas, undiminished as a force in musical and theatrical experimentalism since moving to England over a decade ago, brings the band to Park Slope for a rare evening combining music and a cult black & white film classic sure to delight and terrify those brave enough to attend. Preceded by Brooklyn's own CLEM SNIDE, who began life as a tough punk trio but have since mellowed into a thoughtful though still sharp edged alt-country/rock band." Prospect Park Bandshell at Prospect Park West & 9th Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn

Tuesday July 6th, 9pm Greg Peterson guitar, voice, tambourine, and guest. At Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg 709 Lorimer Street (718) 302-3770. Free.

Wednesday, July 7th 7pm-9pm Drinkytown. Big Black Car, Uno, and Political improv comedy from RED ALL OVER with FREE copies of The Nation, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Thursday, July 8th (every Thursday until October) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Saturday, July 3rd, 10:30pm The Mosaic NYC at UCB. I love this show. Please come! This is our only show currently scheduled except in the Del Close marathon. $8.

Monday, July 5th, 8 pm Inside Joke with guest Adam McKay and host Carl Arnheiter "in conversation." at UCB Theater 307 W 26th (212.366.9176).$10.

Monday, July 5th at dusk (8pm) Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. All The President's Men (1976) 40th Street and 6th Avenue. Free.

Monday, June 28th at dusk (8pm) Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. The Thin Man (1934) 93min. 40th Street and 6th Avenue. Free.

Monday, June 28th, 8 pm Inside Joke with guest Chris Parnell from Saturday Night Live and host Carl Arnheiter "in conversation." at UCB Theater 307 W 26th (212.366.9176).$10. Then, stick around for Twain vs. Zodiac , hosted and created by Inside Joke's resident warm-up comedian Dave Thunder. See Mark Twain fights his archenemy, the mysterious Dr. Zodiac, in this hour long spectacular! Also starring Albert Einstein, Oscar Wilde, and Carl Arnheiter as himself.

Tuesday, June 29th 8pm Spoiler film fest. Freight 410 West 16th Street (btw 9th and 10th Ave) $7

Tuesday, June 29th 9:30pm Dave Foster (& friends). Every Tuesday in June w/ special guests: 6/29-Brian Dewan (keys), Jon Spurney (keys), Matt Lindsey (bass) and Jagoda (drums). the Baggot Inn 82 W 3rd St (bet Sullivan & Thompson) 212-477-0622. No cover.

Wednesday, June 30th, 2004 Drinkytown hosted by Jenny. RED ALL OVER with FREE copies of The Nation, UNO, Jenny performs The Evente, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, June 30th, 2004 The Corporation opens at the Film Forum followed by a Film Premiere Party at Avalon Night Club with a private party in the Chapel. (Email me by June 29th and I'll give you the RSVP address for VIP admission list). 662 SIXTH AVE. @ 20th STREET Green Carpet Arrivals 9PM. Cocktail Party & Filmmaker Meet and Greet 9PM to 11PM. Special Guests include: Co-Directors: Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott, Writer: Joel Bakan. "Howard Zinn, Noam Chomsky, Michael Moore, No Logo author Naomi Klein and Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman take on the multi-national corporation, with wit and erudition. Without an elected head of state or allegiance to a particular nation, language or culture - the corporation is an institution of enormous power and influence that, in the words of this compulsively watchable, surprisingly entertaining movie, “creates great wealth, but causes enormous and often hidden harms.” Co-directed by Mark Achbar ( MANUFACTURING CONSENT: NOAM CHOMSKY AND THE MEDIA ), and based on Joel Bakan’s The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power, the film analyzes the curious history, inner workings and controversial impact of corporations upon world affairs, the environment, the gap between the world’s rich and its poor and the privatization of natural resources." FREE ADMISSION (cash bar).

Thursday, July 1st (every Thursday until October) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Wednesday, June 23rd 7pm-9pm Drinkytown D-Town Workshop does RED ALL OVER with FREE copies of The Nation, the debut of UNO and Cuddle Bear and Wire Monkey, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, June 23rd Michael Moore's new film, "Fahrenheit 9/11," opens. An expose of the Bush administration's actions after 9/11 and in Iraq, the movie is the first documentary ever to win the grand prize in the world-famous Cannes Film Festival. I'm going on opening weekend along with other members of MoveOn PAC (first show at BAM). I hope you'll come too and see what all the fuss is about. Sign up to come along and find out how to buy tickets at Move On.

Thursday, June 24th (every Thursday until October) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Thursday, June 24th 7pm-9pm Variety Underground with Bernat & Goerlich Doin the Doc. Which I loved! Free.

Friday, June 25 at 10:00 PM Les Savy Fav featuring Q and Not U & El Guapo "Sometime during the lost cyber-decade of the 1990's, a band formed in the boho- cafe's, head scratching art-studios, and Club Babyhead's of Providence, Rhode Island. The band who often cite fellow RISDI (Rhode Island School of Design) grads as their mentors, were in fact heavily influenced by the decadent head- f**k psychos Six Finger Satellite (also from P.). Les Savy Fav would be their name (it means nothing apparently), and they would exist in an american circuit that saw an increasing tendency towards Ennio Morricone alt-country and instro-noodly retro. Les Savy Fav, who with fellow countrymen And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead, and L/A/L, were ready to have a race for the most exciting new band since the Jesus Lizard and early Seattle scene. Known for ballistic shows with singer Tim Harrington not letting up on the audience with his existential rants and non- linear soliloquies, ("I'm going to do a G.G. Allin right here!") and theband jutteringlike a amphetemine enhanced Bad Seeds, pandamonium or bewilderment entered on those present." $16.

Friday, June 25th10pm (every Friday) JOLLYSHIP THE WHIZ-BANG: SLEEPLESS FISHES an electro-accordion pyrate puppet sea odyssey at Bowery Poetry Club.

Saturday, June 26 2pm Mermaid Parade at Coney Island.

Saturday, June 26 7:30pm HAL WILLNER'S NEIL YOUNG PROJECT featuring (in order of appearance) ANTONY / STAN RIDGWAY & PIETRA WEXSTUN / JANE SIBERRY / TEDDY THOMPSON / RON SEXSMITH / IRON & WINE / PETER STAMPFEL & JOHN KRUTH / JENNI MULDAUR / CAT POWER / SHAWN AMOS / ED HARCOURT / JAMES BLOOD ULMER / SUN KIL MOON / THE BE GOOD TANYAS / ADAM DORN / KEMBRA PFAHLER / JOAN WASSER / BONFIRE MADIGAN / ELLIOTT SHARP / ERIC MINGUS / AMBROSIA PARSLEY. Hal Willner's NEIL YOUNG PROJECT. Following up last season's homage to Leonard Cohen-one of Time Out NY's Top Ten Concerts of 2003-visionary producer HAL WILLNER presents An Evening Of Songs By Neil Young: Dream Comfort Memory Despair. As with every Willner event, fascinating interpretations, surprising song choices, and a sparkling lineup of guest artists (including inevitable and extraordinary late additions) are all part of the unpredictable fun. Prospect Park Bandshell at Prospect Park West & 9th Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn

Wednesday, June 16th 8pm The Rejection Show presents: An Evening with The Onion. The writing staff of The Onion Carol Kolb, Joe Garden, Peter Koechley, and Maria Schneider will be sharing their best and worst rejected material from "America's Finest News Source" and their upcoming feature film. Plus New Yorker Cartoonists Matt Diffee & Danny Shanahan will be showing rejected New Yorker cartoons and King Baby (Tony Hale, Susan Isaacs, Todd Wilkerson, & Jeannie Noth) performs sketch. Produced & Hosted by Jon Friedman. At The Tank 432 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues. $5

Thursday, June 17th (every Thursday until October) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Thursday, June 17th 7pm DR. DOUG CHANGES YOUR MIND. Written and performed by Doug Moe. Directed by Seth Morris. Upright Citizens Brigade Theater 307 West 26th St. (corner of 8th Ave). Free.

Thursday, June 17th 7pm Armando Diaz's Evente. Improv at Above Kleptomania 711 Seventh Ave (btwn 47th & 48th Streets) $8.

Friday, June 18th10pm (every Friday) JOLLYSHIP THE WHIZ-BANG: SLEEPLESS FISHES an electro-accordion pyrate puppet sea odyssey at Bowery Poetry Club.

Monday June 21st 8pm DR. DOUG CHANGES YOUR MIND. Written and performed by Doug Moe. Directed by Seth Morris. Upright Citizens Brigade Theater 307 West 26th St. (corner of 8th Ave). $5.

Tuesday, June 22nd 9:30pm Dave Foster (& friends). Every Tuesday in June w/ special guests: 6/22-Lianne Smith as well as the NYC debut of Rusty Chuckerson and the Dave Tom Four 6/29-Brian Dewan (keys), Jon Spurney (keys), Matt Lindsey (bass) and Jagoda (drums). the Baggot Inn 82 W 3rd St (bet Sullivan & Thompson) 212-477-0622. No cover.

Tuesday, June 22nd 8pm Lee Feldman Cafe 111, 111 Court St. (718) 858-2806. Free.

Wednesday, June 9th 7pm-9pm Brian Berrebbi hosts Drinkytown Summer Session. D-Town Workshop does RED ALL OVER with FREE copies of The Nation, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Thursday, June 10th (every Thursday until October) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Thursday, June 10th 7pm Armando Diaz's Evente. Improv at Above Kleptomania 711 Seventh Ave (btwn 47th & 48th Streets) $8.

Thursday, June 10th 10pm Broadcast premiere of Fearful Visitation, New York's Great Steamboat Fire of 1904, A documentary film by Phlip Dray and Hank Linhart on WNET Thirteen (PBS). This film recalls what was -- until the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 -- the deadliest disaster in the city's history. Theatrical premiere and reception on Tuesday, June 15th. Free TV.

Friday, June 11th10pm (every Friday) JOLLYSHIP THE WHIZ-BANG: SLEEPLESS FISHES an electro-accordion pyrate puppet sea odyssey at Bowery Poetry Club.

Tuesday, June 15th 6:30pm Theatrical Premiere of Fearful Visitation, New York's Great Steamboat Fire of 1904, A documentary film by Phlip Dray and Hank Linhart. This film recalls what was -- until the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 -- the deadliest disaster in the city's history. Reception and Q&A. NY Historical Society 2 West 77th Street at CPW. 212-873-3400. Free.

Tuesday, June 15th 9:30pm Dave Foster (& friends). Every Tuesday in June w/ special guests: 6/15- bass and harmonies by Alec Cumming (Sharp Things), 6/22-Lianne Smith as well as the NYC debut of Rusty Chuckerson and the Dave Tom Four 6/29-Brian Dewan (keys), Jon Spurney (keys), Matt Lindsey (bass) and Jagoda (drums). the Baggot Inn 82 W 3rd St (bet Sullivan & Thompson) 212-477-0622. No cover.

Friday, June 4th 8pm The Mosaic NYC at UCB. I love this show. Please come! This is our only show currently scheduled. $8.

Friday, June 4th at 8pm and Saturday, June 5th 7 & 10:30pm The Loser's Lounge Tribute To Prince Fez Under Time Café. 380 Lafayette St. $20 / $25

Friday, June 4th10pm (every Friday) JOLLYSHIP THE WHIZ-BANG: SLEEPLESS FISHES an electro-accordion pyrate puppet sea odyssey at Bowery Poetry Club.

Sunday, June 6th 1pm-8pm (moved from Sat due to rain) 3 FARMS MUSIC FESTIVAL @ EAST RIVER PARK AMPITHEATER East River Park between Williamsburg & Manhattan Bridges David Johansen 6:30 p.m. Laura Cantrell 5:00 p.m. with Dave Schramm, Jon Graboff, Jeremy Chatzky & Doug Wygal, The Moonlighters 4:00 p.m., Christine Ohlman 3:00 p.m., Maria Ventura 2:00 p.m. Free.

Sunday June 6th at 8pm BRICK-A-BRAC Hosted by Guile at The Brick. Featuring “FAUX: An Auto-Spy-Ography, ” “Guys”, Red Bastard, James Braly, and Project: Projekt 575 Metropolitan Ave. Williamsburg, Brooklyn (1/2 block from the Lorimer subway stop of the L). $5.

Tuesday, June 8th 9:30pm Dave Foster (& friends). Every Tuesday in June w/ special guests: 6/8-Lach, 6/15-Paula Carino, 6/22-Quintus and 6/29-Rick Redington & the Luv Machine. the Baggot Inn 82 W 3rd St (bet Sullivan & Thompson) 212-477-0622. No cover.

Wednesday, June 2nd 8pm Little Gray Book Lecture NO. 28 on the subject of HOW TO LEAD A DOUBLE LIFE (OR DEATH) featuring EMILY FLAKE, creator of the newspaper comic strip LULU EIGHTBALL and one of several RENOWNED GEMINIS (also the creator of the Drinkytown monkey above); STARLEE KINE, one of our nation's premier radio personality (and an ARIES); TOM PERROTTA, the novelist (of UNKNOWN STAR SIGN) whose latest novel is called LITTLE CHILDREN; and SEAN STEWART, author of the Texas ghost-hunting story noted above, PERFECT CIRCLE and lead writer on the interactive web game known as "THE BEAST" (whose birthday, we have just learned this second, is to be celebrated this very night of June 2, which makes him certainly, ANOTHER GEMINI) but please note that only the author of this message is an expert on PARALYZING AMBIVALENCE and will speak on same (maybe) otherwise, these things can be relied upon: Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. $5 donation.

Wednesday June 2, 6-8 p.m. Opening reception for New School University, Parsons School of Design MFA Design & Technology MFA Show Exhibition closes june 11th. Arnold and Sheila Aronson Galleries 66 Fifth Avenue and Gallery at 2 West 13th Street Gallery Hours Mon-Fri. 9-9 & Sat & Sun. 9-6

Thursday, June 3rd (every Thursday until October) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Thursday, June 3rd 7pm Armando Diaz's Evente. Improv at Above Kleptomania 711 Seventh Ave (btwn 47th & 48th Streets) $8.

A letter to the President.

The Real President Al Gore's speech at Moveon.org.

Register to vote. Reregister if you've moved or are not sure.
Here's info and forms for NY: http://www.elections.state.ny.us/voting/voting.htm
Here's a form you can fill out online for NY registration
Here's a form you can fill out online for OTHER STATES
Or fill out the DNC's online form.

Censure Bush

Red All Over returns. At Drinkytown June 9th and 23rd.

Pipe Up is in the works. It really is. But there's still time to submit. New deadline is June 1st.

Lee Feldman, friend of Beauty Love Truth shows, is FEATURED in the "vocal" section of Apple.com's iTunes! Just go to the iTunes Music Store, select "vocal" from the pulldown menu top left, and you will see his CD on the banner at the top. I saw him perform with David Greenberger of Duplex Planet a few weeks ago and it was wonderful. Keep an eye out for appearances by either of these guys.

Uncle Dave and the Waco Brothers. Nine Slices Of My Mid-Life Crisis by Dave Herndon. Go read the funny blurb and listen to it thru iTunes. Dave once hooked me up with a ride home from Hoboken, so he's my hero. Plus, it's great. Available at CD Baby.

Fat Wreck Chords and Punkvoter.com have created a punk rock CD compilation "Rock Against Bush Vol. 1".

Go see Supersize Me.

For the best and most affordable improv classes in town go to Armando Diaz.

Dubya Speak.

The message board is lonely. If you post, they will come.

Friday, May 28th to Sunday, May 30th 8pm The Loser's Lounge Tribute To Prince (also next Friday, June 4th at 8pm and Saturday, June 5, doors at 7 & 10:30 pm) Fez Under Time Café. 380 Lafayette St. $20 / $25

Friday, May 28th10pm (every Friday) JOLLYSHIP THE WHIZ-BANG: SLEEPLESS FISHES an electro-accordion pyrate puppet sea odyssey at Bowery Poetry Club.

Saturday, May 29th 7pm John Dyer at The Living Room 154 Ludlow. Free.

Tuesday, June 1st 9:30pm Dave Foster (& friends). Every Tuesday in June w/ special guests: 6/1- Leif Arntzen, 6/8-Lach, 6/15-Paula Carino, 6/22-Quintus and 6/29-Rick Redington & the Luv Machine. the Baggot Inn 82 W 3rd St (bet Sullivan & Thompson) 212-477-0622. No cover.

Ongoing Tuesdays-Sundays Embedded. Written and directed by Tim Robbins and performed by the The Actors' Gang, Embedded is a ripped-from-the-headlines satire about the madness surrounding the troops on the front lines in Iraq.The San Francisco Chronicle called EMBEDDED "a savagely witty commentary on the media frenzy accompanying the war in Iraq." The Public Theater. $50.

Wednesday, May 26th 7pm-9pm Mike Rose hosts the last Drinkytown before the summer hiatus. D-Town Workshop does RED ALL OVER, The Perfect Taco, and Zach Tabacco, Louie Pearlman, and Tiffany Morningstar, with FREE copies of The Nation, and much more. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, May 26th, 27th, 30th Mike Birbiglia at Carolines.

Wednesday, May 26th 9pm Operation:Operation. Dixon Place 258 Bowery (At Dixon Place) featuring lots of great acts.

Thursday, May 27th (every Thursday until October) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Thursday, May 27th 7pm-10pm Sheldon Rampton, author of "Weapons of Mass Deception: The Uses of Propaganda in Bush's War on Iraq" and the new "Banana Republicans: How the Right Wing Is Turning America Into a One-Party State" is scheduled to be a guest on Janeane Garofalo's program on Air America (WLIB 1190). In "Weapons of Mass Deception," he explained how the Bush administration used PR and marketing techniques to sell war to the American people. In "Banana Republicans," he examines the broader network of corporate-funded think tanks and other conservative institutions through which the Republican Party has become dominant in American politics and discusses the threat that this poses to democracy in the United States.

Thursday, May 27th 7pm Armando Diaz's Evente at Variety Underground at Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Tuesday, May 18th & Wednesday. May 19th 9-11 Commission Hearings
The 9-11 Commission is holding its next round of hearings on the Emergency Response to the WTC attacks in NYC at the New School. Doors open at 7:30
a.m. each day. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The hearings will run until about 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday and 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The location on the campus will be announced about one week from the hearing. Go to their site for more information as well as an update on the precise location at the New
School.

Wednesday, May 19th 7-9pm Jarret Bernstein hosts Drinkytown! D-Town Workshop does RED ALL OVER, FREE copies of The Nation, Krompf, and Mike from Japan. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, May 19th 9pm Grupo Miguelito at El Taller Latino Americano. Consisting of core members Jason Fratichelli (contra bajo), Guy Finley (guitar/timbali's), Eddie Zweibak (bongos/percussion) and Michael La Morte on guitar and cuatro, the group hits a mark somewhere between the bolero/flamenco stylings of mid 1970's Jose Feliciano and the modern energy of Manu Chau. The concert will start as soon as Salsa classes end. Special guest Bernardo Palombo joining as well as the Monster Horns. 2710 Broadway, 3rd fl / at 104th st. 1, 9 or C trains to 103rd st stations. 212.665.9460. $10, wine and beer will be free (or BYOB).

Thursday, May 20th (every Thursday until October) 7:30am to 8:30am FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Thursday, May 20th 7pm Armando Diaz's Evente at Variety Underground at Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Thursday, May 20th 10pm Greg Peterson plays with Norwegian St. Thomas, about whom is said: ". . .his quavering falsetto framed by banjo, fiddle, and harmonica, luminously innocent, highly hummable songs of substance, country-tinged waltzes (with Nordic yodel), spaghetti-Western twang, melodic quality and artistry. There's a lo-fi feel and attitude, with simplicity in arrangements and songs straight to the point. Most comparisons are made to Neil Young, Nick Drake and Will Oldham, and a couple years ago he was down in Nashville making a record w/ some folks from Lambchop, Mark Nevers, and Howe Gelb." Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg 709 Lorimer Street (718) 302-3770. Small cover.

Friday, May 21st10pm (every Friday) JOLLYSHIP THE WHIZ-BANG: SLEEPLESS FISHES an electro-accordion pyrate puppet sea odyssey at Bowery Poetry Club.

Saturday, May 22nd 1:30-4pm FINAL Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. Today we'll be working on RED ALL OVER. More info here. $10.

Sunday, May 23rd Stoop sale at my friend's house in Park Slope. Seriously good stuff and also some stuff of mine! 781 Union St btw 5-6th.

Sunday, May 23rd 11pm Greg Peterson plays with Norwegian St. Thomas, see May 20th for description. Royal Oak. 594 Union Avenue in Williamsburg. Free.

Wednesday, May 12th 7pm-9pm Drinkytown! Brian Berrebbi hosts D-Town Workshop does RED ALL OVER, Giulia Rossi does standup, Monster Squad does improv. Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, May 12th 7pm-8:30pm LAURA CANTRELL will present the "THRIFT SHOP SONGBOOK," a very special FREE concert @ the World Financial Center's Winter Garden, with MARSHALL CRENSHAW, JOHN WESLEY HARDING and ANGEL DEAN & SUE GARNER. The "proprietress" of WFMU's longrunning "Radio Thrift Shop," LAURA CANTRELL and her band (Jon Graboff, Dave Schramm, Jeremy Chatzky, Sky Steele) will perform a mix of new songs and old gems. She will also invite the other artists to discuss and perform some of their own material and favorite cover songs. (Winter Garden @ the World Financial Center, Battery Park City. WFC is bordered by West Street, the Hudson River, Vesey and Liberty Streets. FREE admission!!

Wednesday, May 12th 7:30 Baby Wants Candy at The Laugh Factory 669 8th Avenue btw 42nd and 43rd. Daymon Wayans and others...to kick off proposed IONYC.

Wednesday, May 12th 9pm Subterranean Salsa. Monthly (2nd Wed) night of latin dancing geared toward a mixed, progressive, and international crowd, with a free salsa class, and DJs spinning Cuban and Classic salsa. Bar Below 209 Smith (at Baltic). No cover.

Thursday, May 13th (every Thursday until October) 7:30 to 8:30AM FREE Eternal Spring Chi Kung classes in Bryant Park from Tai Chi Chuan Center and Chu Tai Chi. No class if it rains. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave. Open to the public and FREE.

Thursday, May 13th 7pm Armando Diaz's Evente at Variety Underground [change] at Parkside Lounge * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Friday & Saturday, May 14-15th New Democracy Project/The Nation Institute Conference -- What We Stand For: Ideas and Values to Take Back America. The New Democracy Project (NDP), a national/urban affairs institute
utilizing the assets of New York City to promote democratic participation, economic fairness and social justice, and The Nation Institute will sponsor a two-day conference to lay out a "program of progressive patriotism." Speakers include Paul Krugman, Sandy Berger, Gary Hart, Barbara Ehrenreich, Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., Kevin Phillips, Robert Reich, and Joe Trippi, among others. The conference will be held at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets cost $33. More information is available here.

Friday, May 14th 7pm, Doug Moe will be debuting his one-man show DR. DOUG CHANGES YOUR MIND. Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
307 West 26th St. (corner of 8th Ave). FREE

Saturday, May 15th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. Today we'll be working on RED ALL OVER. More info here. $10.

Saturday, May 15th 10pm The Scene is Now at Baggot Inn 82 West 3rd Street. LJ Murphy at 9pm and The Mean Corner at 11pm.

Thursday, May 6th 8pm Armando Diaz's Evente. Improv at Above Kleptomania 711 Seventh Ave (btwn 47th & 48th Streets) $8.

Friday, May 7th, 8pm The Mosaic NYC at the UCB Theater. A one-off, one-time only event. Please come! $7.

Saturday, May 8th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge with SPECIAL GUEST DIRECTOR Aaron Bergeron. With Aaron you will have a great time and walk away with a five-year plan for your life. More info here. $10.

Saturday, May 8th 11pm Terry Jinn's Enormous Television at The Bitter End 147 Bleecker Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia). A rock show. I'm in it, 'Presenting for the 'Mats. $10.

Tuesday, April 27, noon-8pm Ben & Jerrys Free Scoop Day B&J is also registering voters. If you're not yet registered or have moved and need to re-register, you can do so while waiting for your free scoop!

Tuesday, April 27th 8pm (Ongoing Tuesdays-Sundays) Embedded. Written and directed by Tim Robbins and performed by the The Actors' Gang, Embedded is a ripped-from-the-headlines satire about the madness surrounding the troops on the front lines in Iraq. After the April 27th show, Robbins and Nation columnist Naomi Klein (recently returned from Baghdad) discuss the chaos in Iraq.The San Francisco Chronicle called EMBEDDED "a savagely witty commentary on the media frenzy accompanying the war in Iraq." The Public Theater. $50.

Tuesday, April 27th 8pm B&B Hour. Patrick Borelli hosts Cynthia Hopkins of her operetta, Accidental Nostalgia, with the band Gloria Deluxe. She will be singing two songs, with her accordion and may also show a video. Also Chelsea and Jonah Peretti of blackpeopleloveus, rejectionline, fundrace and the Nike sweatshop sneaker request. Cinema Classics East 11th between 1st & 2nd Avenues $5.

Wednesday, April 28, 6-10pm Baskin Robbins Free Scoop Day

Wednesday, April 28th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. The Workshop, The Sean Hart Birthday Spectacular Improv Show featuring Shit-Storm, and last regular Beauty Love Truth for a while, featuring musical guest Lee Feldman * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Thursday, April 29th 8pm Armando Diaz's Evente. Improv at Above Kleptomania 711 Seventh Ave (btwn 47th & 48th Streets) $8.

Friday, April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd WFMU Record and CD fair. Metropolitan Pavilion 125 W. 18th St (6/7 Aves). $5.

Friday, April 30th 8pm (also Saturday, May 1, Thursday, May 6, Friday, May 7) Thermodynamic Theater Company presents 2 One-Act Plays written by William Donnelly, THE BEST MAN, Directed by Rebecca Longworth, Starring Joe Beaudin, Kelli Lynn Harrison and Amy Rhodes and OSWALD'S CASE, Directed by Eric Pliner, Starring Chris Briggs, J.C. DeVore and Kate Hess Stage Managed by Debbie Hoodiman. The Sande Shurin Theater 311 West 43rd Street (at 8th Avenue), 6th Floor $10.00

Friday, April 30th 8pm Modern Times at the Film Forum. Also This So-Called Disaster looks good.

Friday, April 30th and ongoing thru Sunday, May 16th The Queen’s Company, an all-female, multi-ethnic, classical theatre ensemble, will be producing Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s School for Scandal. Directed by Rebecca Patterson. At the Connelly Theatre, 220 East 4th Street btw Avenues A & B. $15.

Saturday, May 1st 1-4pm Anti-Nuke Rally at Bryant Park at 42 Street and Sixth Ave. in Manhattan. Sponsored by United For Peace and Justice.

Saturday, May 1st-8th Tribeca Film Fest Go see jazz documentary edited by Phil Shane called "The Last of the First," Tuesday, May 4 or Saturday, May 8.

Saturday, May 1st 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. Today we'll be working on RED ALL OVER. More info here. $10.

Monday, May 3rd (also 10th ,17th , 24th) 8pm SEARCHING FOR SOULA written and performed by R. Marisa Petsakos @ The Metropolitan Playhouse 220 East 4th Street (btw A and B). Reservations: 212.995.8410. $10.

Wednesday, May 5th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. The Workshop, Fruit Paunch from Columbia University * more! 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, May 5th LITTLE GRAY BOOK LECTURE NO. 27: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITHOUT THE AID OF WIRES BRENDAN GREELEY, on "Amok Alex" the famed American shock jock of Kiel; TODD HANSON, of The Onion, on the writer Philip K. Dick, SHELLEY JACKSON, author of THE MELANCHOLY OF ANATOMY and PAUL TOUGH, of "Open Letters", and JONATHAN COULTON. Galapagos Art Space (Front Room). 70 North Sixth St., btw Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. $5 donation.

Wednesday, April 21st 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. The Workshop Party, The Perfect Taco, and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest Greg Peterson to inspire improvisers and caricatures by Jess Lane * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, April 21st 8:30pm Invite them Up hosted by Eugene Mirman & Patrick Borelli and featuring: Andres M. du Bouchet (Host of Giant Tuesday Night Of Amazing Inventions and Also There Is A Game), Mike Birbiglia (Letterman, Comedy Central Presents), Andy Blitz (Writer Conan O'Brien), plus some musical and surprise guests.at Cinema Classics 332 E 11, between 1st and 2nd. $5 suggested donation

Wednesday, April 21st 9:30pm Kris Woolsey and his band play for the last time before he moves to Nashville. Lianne Smith and surely others will be sitting in. Fez Under Time Cafe 380 Lafayette Street at Great Jones.

Thursday, April 22nd 8pm Armando Diaz's Evente. Improv at Above Kleptomania at the SAGE Theater 711 Seventh Ave (btwn 47th & 48th Streets). Followed by The Josh and Tamra Show, New York City’s only puppet improv comedy duo. Short Films and Improv. $8.

Saturday, April 24th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Saturday, April 24th 10am-2pm World Tai Chi & Chi Kung Day in Bryant Park. Chu Tai Chi demonstrations and free classes. Bryant Park Fountain at 41st Street & Sixth Ave.

Tuesday, April 13th 9pm LEE FELDMAN w/ Byron Isaacs. (Beth Sorrentino @ 10 p.m.) Café 111 (111 Court St. Between State and Schermerhorn, one block north of Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. 718-858-2806.

Tuesday, April 13th 10pm John Dyer with Delphine Godin @ Life 983 Flushing Av. Brooklyn, NY 718-386-1133. L to Morgan, rt. on Flushing or J/M to Flushing, go 2blks N. Free

Wednesday, April 14th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. The Workshop Party, Rogue Elephant, and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest TBD to inspire improvisers * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, April 14th 9pm Subterranean Salsa. Monthly (2nd Wed) night of latin dancing geared toward a mixed, progressive, and international crowd, with a free salsa class, and DJs spinning Cuban and Classic salsa. Bar Below 209 Smith (at Baltic). No cover.

Thursday, April 15th 8pm Armando Diaz's Evente. Improv at Above Kleptomania 711 Seventh Ave (btwn 47th & 48th Streets) $8.

Friday, April 16th 10:30-12:30pm Delta Dreambox at Pete's Candy Store. Authentic Delta and southern blues from the 1920's to 40's with guitar, fiddle, mandolin & bass. 709 Lorimer in Wmsburg.718-302-3770.

Saturday, April 17th MoveOn's Bake Sale for Democracy. Bake sales all over the country to get Bush out of office.

Saturday, April 17th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Saturday, April 17th 8pm Benedek Band at The Cutting Room 19 West 24th. $5.

Saturday, April 17th 9-11pm The Moonlighters at Barbes in Park Slope. Original music and 1920's and 30's jazz and Hawaiian music in a delightful blending of influences. 376 Ninth St @ 6th Ave
718-965-9177.

Sunday, April 18th 11pm Greg Peterson at Royal Oak (in the rear parlor) 594 Union, corner of N. 11th (L to Lorimer, walk under BQE on Union & just a little further) (or B61 to N. 11th). FREE.

Wednesday, April 7th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. The Workshop Party, Homeroom, and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest Greg Peterson on piano to inspire improvisers * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, April 7th 8pm Little Gray Book Lecture No. 26: OHUUQ GQYRP YJVZA BUVUS FGOI. John Hodgman presents briefings on spies and spycraft from, MR. DAVID GUION, writer/actor/INTERNATIONAL VOICE of Oral B "Professional Care" power toothbrushes, illuminating that overlooked genre of popular music known as SPY ROCK; MR. PATRICK KEEFE, a FELLOW of the mysterious agency known as D.A.L.B.C.C.F.S.A.W. (the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers), reading from LISTENING IN, his forthcoming book on the art of SURVEILLANCE; MR. PETER KUPER, the renowned ILLUSTRATOR and co-founder of WORLD WAR III magazine who, since 1997, has been the sole member of Mad Magazine's "Joke and Dagger" department as artist and (wordless) writer of SPY VS. SPY; and MS. ELIZABETH SPIERS, the former GAWKER and current KICKER whose last name is actually pronounced SPY-ERS, discussing the unique pains of WANTING TO BE A SPY. Night vision goggles will be distributed to all members of the audience; the Lecture will be held entirely in the dark. Galapagos Art Space (Front Room). 70 North Sixth St., btw Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. $5 donation.

Thursday, April 8th 8pm Armando Diaz's Evente. Improv at Above Kleptomania 711 Seventh Ave (btwn 47th & 48th Streets) $8

Friday, April 9th 8pm The Main Squeeze Orchestra. Your favorite 18 sirens of squeeze (and their fearless German Walter Kuehr (owner of Main Squeeze)) will be charming in the warmer weather. Come take part in this pagan, springtime fertility ritual. Nothing says rebirth and renewal like 18 broads with bellows. Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188.

Friday, April 9th, Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th The Loser's Lounge Tribute to the Music Of "Jesus" featuring selections from "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Godspell", and other "Jesus Rock" favorites by the Byrds, Tom Waits, Nirvana, Velvet Underground, Johnny Cash and more! $20-$25.

Saturday, April 10th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Ongoing Tuesdays-Sundays Embedded. Written and directed by Tim Robbins, Embedded is a ripped-from-the-headlines satire about the madness surrounding the brave women and men on the front lines in a Mideast conflict. This raucous and outrageous comedy from The Actors' Gang skewers cynical embedded journalists, scheming government officials, a show-tune singing colonel, and the media's insatiable desire for heroes. The San Francisco Chronicle called EMBEDDED "a savagely witty commentary on the media frenzy accompanying the war in Iraq." The Public Theater. $50.

April 1st-May 6th 7-10pm Shira Piven and Stephanie Mnookin will co-teach a 6-week improv workshop on Thursday nights, 7-10pm at New Actors Workshop, 30th Street between 7/8 Aves. $200. Write me and I'll give you contact info.

Thursday, April 1st 8pm Armando Diaz's Evente. Improv at Above Kleptomania 711 Seventh Ave (btwn 47th & 48th Streets) $8

Friday, April 2nd 9pm Greg Peterson at Siberia (356 w 40th, just east of 9th ave) with The Slats (melodic, anxious, and tight) at 10pm. $5

Friday, April 2nd (also 3, 9, 10, 11) The Loser's Lounge Tribute to the Music Of "Jesus" featuring selections from "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Godspell", and other "Jesus Rock" favorites by the Byrds, Tom Waits, Nirvana, Velvet Underground, Johnny Cash and more! $20-$25.

Saturday, April 3rd 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Saturday April 3rd @ 9pm John Dyer with Delphine Godin at theXpo @ Proda Studios 25 Jay Street (DUMBO) Brooklyn, NY
F to York/ walk down Jay St. towards the water. $10 or less.

Wednesday, March 24th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. The Workshop Party, The Perfect Taco, and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest Greg Peterson * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, March 24th 7pm Democratic Party meetup.

Saturday, March 27th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Monday, March 29th 8pm Inside Joke with guest Stephen Colbert of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, TV Funhouse, Wigfield. Deceased author Mark Twain will be present to greet the audience beforehand. Reservations strongly recommended 212.366.9176. Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. 307 W. 26th Street at 8th Avenue. $10

Wednesday, March 31st 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. The Workshop Party, The Society for the Preservation of Improvised One-Act Plays, and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest TBD to inspire improvisers * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, March 17th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) St. Patrick's Day Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. The Workshop Party, The Orphanage, and Beauty Love Truth featuring improv inspired by Irish literature and song * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, March 17th 7pm Joe Hurley and Rogue's March at the The Baggot Inn 82 W 3rd St (bet Sullivan and Thompson) 212-477-0622. 3 sets of old faves, new tunes, and an assortment of covers ranging from Johnny Cash to Trad Irish to The Clash. Guests galore will be sitting in (incl some singers from the Irish Rock Revue) with the core band being: James Mastro (Ian Hunter), Ivan Julian, Chris Flynn, Kenny Margolis (Cracker), Christian Cassan, and Joe Hurley. (Word has it that Megan Weeder/fiddle and Jon Spurney/gtr may also be gracing the stage with their dynamic
presence.)

Wednesday thru Saturday, March 17th-20th 8pm SHAKESPEARE IN THE WILD presents Julius Caesar Directed by Johanna-Karen Johannson at Washington Square United Methodist Church 135 West 4th Street (212) 777.2528 ˜ Southwest corner of Washington Square Park $10 Adults, $8 Students and Seniors, $5 under 18.

Friday, March 19, 2004 8pm Opening night benefit performance for The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island, or, The Friends of Dr. Rushower. Libretto and scenic design by Ben Katchor. Music by Mark Mulcahy (Running thru March 27th at The Kitchen, 512 West 19th St. 212-255-5793 x 11) After the show, join Ben, Mark and the cast for drinks, late-night buffet and special musical performance by Hulabilly. Benefit tickets can be purchased online or 212-665-8913. $120 for benefit show and party (other shows $10-$20)

Saturday, March 20th noon The World STILL Says No to War! Demonstration and March on the occasion of the 1-year anniversary of the Iraq war. Madison Ave. between 23rd St. and 34th St. (the stage will be at 23rd St. but they say to come down from 34th or get there early.) There is a list of feeder marches if you want to join kindred spirits. Here is a list of endorsers. Peace!

Saturday, March 20th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Saturday, March 20th 6pm-8pm Yo La Tengo on WFMU. From YLT: "For two hours, if you donate money to WFMU, you will have the opportunity to make a song request, and we will attempt to play it. For those few of you not able to listen to the station at 91.1 or 90.1 on the FM dial, WFMU can be heard at www.wfmu.org
If you haven't heard this show before, we can safely promise you that it's unlike anything else we do in the year. In fact, we have to promise ourselves that as well. Hope you can tune in.
love, Yo La Tengo"

Monday, March 8th 6:30pm Everywhere But Florida: Three Reflections on Election 2000 Fundraiser & Screening. The Marquee 356 Bowery (between Great Jones & 4th). Suggested Donation $10, $20 or $40.

Tuesday March 9th 8pm Spoiler Film Festival at Freight 410 West 16 Street btw 9th and 10th Aves. Featuring comedy shorts inspired by the topic "obsession" by Rich Rickaby, Big Bucket Head, James Monohan, 235 Washington Productions, Anney Fresh, Rachael Mason, Drew Prochaska, Aaron Wilson, Crystal River Williams & Katipai Wilson, Jonpaul Riggle, Ed Cheatham & Ray Sullivan, and Zachary Baldus. Best Film prize awarded by judges Armando Diaz, Shannon Manning, and Billy Merritt. $5

Wednesday, March 10th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge hosted by Shannon Mannng. The Workshop Party, Homeroom, and Beauty Love Truth, improv inspired by musical guest Jarret Bernstein.* 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Friday, March 12th Mekons at Bowery Ballroom. Just go.

Saturday, March 13th Mekons at Maxwells in Hoboken. Just go again.

Saturday, March 13th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Sunday, March 14th 8pm Timber plus Lianne Smith plus The Scene is Now at Tonic 107 Norfolk Street. $8.

Wednesday, March 3rd 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The Bronx Academy of Letters March Fundraiser at Lotus 409 West 14th Street. Featuring a reading by Michael Cunningham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Hours, master of ceremonies Demetri Martin, cocktails and light supper, silent auction, student presentations. Check out this amazing school where my friend Sendhil teaches. Donations $150 and up to attend, smaller donations also welcome.

Wednesday, March 3rd 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. The Workshop Party, The Perfect Taco, and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest Greg Peterson to inspire improvisers * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, March 3rd 8pm Little Gray Book Lectures. John Hodgman moderates Lecture No. 25: THE ANIMALS--ARE THEY OUR ENEMIES featuring JOSHUAH BEARMAN, a "Believer" correspondent, speaking of the giant gerbils of Asia and their natural predators, the giant eagles. (note: he will not speak at all about bears); JOHN JEREMIAH SULLIVAN, contributing editor to Harper's and GQ and author of the forthcoming BLOOD HORSES, discussing that noble hoofed animal, our ancient ally; HANNAH TINTI, author of the forthcoming animal-themed short story collection ANIMAL CRACKERS, which includes a story entitled "Miss Waldron's Red Colobus" that was written well before that monkey was recently discovered to be NOT EXTINCT (!), now discussing snakes of great size; and the ABLE PROPRIETORS of monkeywire.org, America's premier monkey- and ape-related news service, where one may learn not only which monkeys are un-extinct, but also which monkeys are escaping from zoos and bothering children. PLUS: A MUSICAL SONG ON THE THEME OF "animals" from JONATHAN COULTON. Galapagos Art Space (Front Room). 70 North Sixth St., btw Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. $5 donation.

Thursday, March 4th 11am Christmas Coup Comedy Players (CCCP) Monthly Laughing Nightmare political satire featuring up-to-the-minute irreverence and radio art, with contributions from satirists throughout the comedy catacombs, including Janet Coleman, David Dozer, and something from me, Shannon Manning. Listen live on WBAI 99.5.

Thursday, March 4th 9pm Book release party for my friend Karrie Adamany's new book The Pilates Edge. Plaid 76 East 13th St.

Friday, March 5th 8pm Benedek Band. Roland Satterwhite's band at the Cutting Room 19 West 24th Street(24th between Broadway and 6th Aves) $5

Sunday, March 7th 8pm Chris Mills w/Graham Smith and RD Roth (so Chris at 10) at the Knitting Factory - Old Office 74 Leonard Street - between Broadway & Church St. 212-219-3055. $7

Sunday, March 7th 8pm Eugene Mirman is recording a live comedy cd at Pianos. Hosted by: Todd Barry with Special Guests Brendon Small, Ron Lynch, Demetri Martin. After the show, there will be some sketches by The Whitest Kids U'Know and the awesome music of Diamonds. PIANOS 158 Ludlow btwn Stanton and Rivington $7

Wednesday, February 25th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. The Workshop Party, a lovely group named Shit-Storm, and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest Lianne Smith to inspire improvisers * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, February 25th (also Tuesdays-Sundays) Embedded. Written and directed by Tim Robbins, Embedded is a ripped-from-the-headlines satire about the madness surrounding the brave women and men on the front lines in a Mideast conflict. This raucous and outrageous comedy from The Actors' Gang skewers cynical embedded journalists, scheming government officials, a show-tune singing colonel, and the media's insatiable desire for heroes. The San Francisco Chronicle called EMBEDDED "a savagely witty commentary on the media frenzy accompanying the war in Iraq." The Public Theater. $50.

Friday, February 27th 8pm The Mosaic. Last show! We're not just saying that before we extend it. This is the last, best, show! UNDER St. Marks 94 St. Marks Place btw 1st Ave and Avenue A. http://www.themosaicnyc.com $7

Saturday, February 28th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Saturday, February 28th 8pm Dorff and Gausas. Kevin and Christina perform some of the best improv you'll see. Also their last show! UCB Theater 307 West 26th Street (at 8th Avenue) 212-366-9176. $7

Sunday, February 29, 2004 6 PM Benefiit screening of Everywhere But Florida, my friend Matt Kohn's great doc about the 2000 elections. Magnetic Field on Atlantic Avenue. $10 for a rough cut of the film and 2 half price drinks.

Wednesday, February 18th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. The Workshop Party, The Society for the Preservation of Improvised One-Act Plays, and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest Greg Peterson to inspire a mix of improvisers * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, February 18th 8pm ACCORDION NITE at the Cutting Room 19 West 24th Street(24th between Broadway and 6th Aves) $5 AMY KOHN BAND at 8 (Amy Kohn: piano accordion voice, Nikki Scheller: harmony, Peter Hess: flute clarinet sax, Greg Glassman: trumpet, Tom Gavin: banjo guitar, Benjamin Rubin: bass, Scott Mclemore: drums) PHOEBE LEGERE at 9. Plus some special love-song-playing accordion-girl guests. $10 minimum.

Wednesday, February 18th 7pm JAZZ PASSENGERS Roy Nathanson (Alto sax; vocals & storytelling) and Sam Bardfeld (Violin) along with Tim Kaya (bass and vocals) and Gerald Cleaver (Drums). They will draw mostly from from Roy Nathanson Jazz Passenger and "The Fire at Keaton's Bar and Grille" songbook as well as new songs and work in progress. It will fall to Tim Kaya to take over a repertoire made popular by the likes of Elvis Costello, Debbie Harry and Jimmy Scott. Assorted guests are expected. Every other Wednesday at 7:00pm. Barbes in Brooklyn's Park Slope at 376 9th St between 6th & 7th ave. 718 965 917. Free.

Thursday, February 19th 7pm John Dyer with Special Guests: Delphine Godin & Brian Geltner. The Living Room at its new location 154 Ludlow. Free.

Friday, February 20th 8pm The Mosaic. Penultimate show! This is truly the best improv show I've ever been involved with. Trust me! Come! UNDER St. Marks 94 St. Marks Place btw 1st Ave and Avenue A. http://www.themosaicnyc.com . $7

Saturday, February 21st 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Saturday, February 21st and Sunday, February 22nd 1pm-4pm. The Oscar-nominated film 'Ferry Tales', directed by Katja Esson, based on an idea of our friend Cassis. Cassis wrote most of the music for the film celebrating the Staten Island women and the themesong 'Girltime'. You can see all three short form docs that have been nominated for the Oscars this year: 'Asylm', 'Chernobyl Heart' and 'Ferry Tales' at the Underdog Film Festival. Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave, NYC, $ 20. For tickets and reservations, call the Festival Hotline: 212-243-0099. Seating is limited. Reservations are strongly suggested.

Saturday, February 21st 8pm Dorff and Gausas. Kevin and Christina perform some of the best improv you'll see. UCB Theater 307 West 26th Street (at 8th Avenue) 212-366-9176. $7

Wednesday, February 11th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. The Workshop Party, standup by Patrick Borelli and Matthew Timms, and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest Chris Mills to inspire improvisers tba * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Friday, February 13th 8pm The Mosaic. UNDER St. Marks 94 St. Marks Place btw 1st Ave and Avenue A. $7

Saturday, February 14th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Friday, February 6th 8pm The Mosaic opens. This is an beautiful improv form imported from Chicago. I am thrilled to get to perform with some amazing people for a 4-week run. UNDER St. Marks 94 St. Marks Place btw 1st Ave and Avenue A. $7

Saturday, February 7th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Sunday, February 8th, 8pm to Midnight The Downtown Opry. As seen in the Daily News. Fourth of monthly country party hosted by Rench and Shannon Manning. Featuring Battlestar America (socialist country hip-hop, at 10pm), plus Prince Lefty and his Ramblin Kings and Fandanglers, comedy, and free home-made cookies! Luna Lounge: 171 Ludlow St. (F to 2nd Ave). FREE!

Sunday, February 1st 9pm Greg Peterson and Chris Mills at Royal Oak. Two of my favorite guys and favorite musicians so go ahead and skip the Super Bowl. Here's Greg describing Chris: "heart breaking lyricism, bare knuckled insight, Chicago's songwriting future, recently re-located, nice voice." Royal Oak, corner of N 11th & Union Ave in Williamsburg. FREE.

Sunday, February 1st 8pm-1am ARMYBAKESALE.com launch party/Brian Fountain's Birthday party with free beer and baked goods. Mother Of All Brownies! The Drama Bookstore 250 W.40th Street btw 7th and 8th Ave. FREE.

Wednesday, February 4th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. The Workshop Party, guest group TBA and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest tba * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, February 4th 7pm Howard Dean in 2004 gathering. Go to Dean in 2004 meetup to sign up and vote on a bar near you. 1st Wednesday of each month until we get Bush out of office or the scaredycats give Kerry the nom.

Thursday, February 5th 8 and 10:15 Mike Birbiglia's "Dog Years" Release sponsored by "The Onion" with very special guest Mitch Hedberg. Other guests include: Jessi Klein, Lynn Shawcroft, Dannah Feinglass and Paul Scheer. Tickets $20.

Wednesday, January 21st 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. Workshop performance, The Society for the Preservation of Improvised One-Act Plays, and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest Greg Peterson to inspire improvisers tba * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Saturday, January 24th NO Drinkytown longform improv workshop. It is cancelled. Back next week. More info here.

Monday, January 26th, 10pm Bloomdaddies with Seamus Blake and Chris Cheek. Fat Cat 75 Christopher St at 7th Ave. $10.

Wednesday, January 28th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. Workshop performance, The Perfect Taco, and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest Dave Foster to inspire improvisers tba * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Thursday, January 29th 8:30pm Jon Langford (Mekons/Waco Bros) brings us The Ship & Pilot featuring Sally Timms, Steve Goulding (Mekons, Wacos, Rumour etc.), Tony Maimone (Pere Ubu, They Might Be Giants) & Jean Cook on violin. Also Dollar Store (Feat. Deano from the Waco Bros.) and Neil Cleary Mercury Lounge. $10.

Friday, January 30th 10:30pm Terry Jinn's Enormous Television 2.5, an out-of-hand rock and roll music revue starring Jessica Allen, Julie Brister, Millicent Cho, James Eason, Brian Fountain, Kimmy Gatewood, Chris Gethard, Dan Goodman, Erika Kern, Chris Kula, Marc Liepis, Mike Ludwig, Leslie Meisel, Shannon O'Neill, Matt Pack and featuring musicians James Eason, Jeff Campbell, Kimmy Gatewood (horns), Millicent Cho (keyboards), Dan Goodman (bass), Chris Kula (drums), Sharon Hardy, Lisa Ackerman, David Berman & Terry Jinn (guitars). The Bitter End 147 Bleecker Street btw Thompson and LaGuardia. (ETV 3: "the BIG one" coming in May.) $10.

Saturday, January 31st 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10

Wednesday, January 14th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. Workshop performance, Billy and Brian Explain it All, and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest Lee Feldman to inspire improvisers tba * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Thursday, January 15th 10pm Automatic Vaudeville at Ars Nova Hosted by Hilly and Gavin Souchet, This week: DEMETRI MARTIN and (higly recommended!!) DANIEL KITSON, JESSI KLEIN, A short film by DAVID WAIN (Stella). Music from UNCLE MOON. 511 West 54th Street (between 10th & 11th Avenues). Call SmartTix: 212-868-4444 $5.

Friday, January 16th 8pmThe Raelian Cabaret at Barbes 376 9th St @ 6th Ave, Park Slope (near 7th Ave stop on F train). 8 pm: Ed Pastorini, progressive composer & leader of the legendary 101 Crustaceans, 9 pm: Chris Rael of Church of Betty & Fang Records, 10 pm: John Dyer, where mysticism meets the pickle barrel. No cover.

Saturday, January 17th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10 ($5 for the ladies this week!)

Saturday, January 17th 4pm Fool For Love Janice Kirkwood cabaret show at Mama Rose's 219 2nd Ave. Musical Director Ken Helman & Chris Luard on bass. With additional shows Monday, January 19th at 9:30pm and Tuesday, January 20th at 7pm.
$12 cover/2-drink minimum.

Sunday, January 18th, 8pm to Midnight The Downtown Opry. As seen in the Daily News. Third of monthly country party hosted by Rench and Shannon Manning. Featuring Battlestar America (socialist country hip-hop, at 10pm), plus Bill Carney's Jug Addicts, and the Lonesome Prairiedogs, jams, comedy, and free home-made cookies! Luna Lounge: 171 Ludlow St. (F to 2nd Ave). FREE!

Wednesday, January 7th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. Workshop performance, the Orphanage, and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guests to inspire improvisers tba * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, January 7th 9:30pm Episode II of the Video Power Hour, 28 minutes Featuring videos from: Jon Benjamin, Patrick Borelli, Loren Bouchard, Matt Bouloutian, Nick Caruso, Christoph Gelfand, Matt Hall, Anne Harris, The Internet, Shavkat Karimov, Sydney Maresca, Ryan McFaul, Eugene Mirman,Takeshi Murata, John O'Sullivan, Sam Seder, Jeannie Servaas, Francine Spiegel. Airs on Cable Access but see it live at Cinema Classics E 11th between 1st and 2nd avenues. FREE

Wednesday, January 7th 7pm Howard Dean in 2004 gathering. Go to Dean in 2004 meetup to sign up and vote on a bar near you. 1st Wednesday of each month.

Thursday, January 8th 7pm John Dyer & Special Guests. The Living Room at its new location 154 Ludlow. Free.

Saturday, January 10th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Wednesday, December 31st 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge! New Year's Eve bash with Beauty Love Truth, Drinkytown workshop improvisers, and Patrick Borelli. Champagne! 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, December 31st 10pm-3am New Year's Eve Party co-hosted by Armando Diaz and the TANK Theater. 432 West 42nd btw 8th and 9th. $10 includes free beer but BYO whatever.

Saturday, January 3rd 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Tuesday, January 6th 8pm Chris Mills, Megan Reilly at the Knitting Factory - Old Office 74 Leonard Street - between Broadway & Church St. 212-219-3055. $8

Wednesday, December 17th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. 2 guest improv groups (this week: The Perfect Taco and Grapple) and Beauty Love Truth improv inspired by live music, this time from audience Christmas carols. Come ready to sing your favorites. 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Saturday, December 20th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Saturday, December 20th Maplewood (Ira Elliot, Steve Koester, Mark Rozzo, Craig schoen, Jude Webre) at The Living Room at its new location 154 Ludlow (corner of stanton). (9pm King of France, 10pm Maplewood, 11pm Scout, 12am The Rappaport Account. Free.

Monday, December 29th 9pm Chris Mills with Brandon Butler (from Canyon). At Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg 709 Lorimer Street (718) 302-3770.

Wednesday, December 10th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge. 2 guest improv groups (this week: The Perfect Taco and Mysterio) and Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest ROLAND SATTERWHITE on guitar, violin, and vocals to inspire improvisers* Brian Berrebbi * Mike Rose * Shannon Manning * Matt Pack * Paul Sullivan * Teri Talbot * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, December 10th, Friday, December 12th, Saturday, December 13th Loser's Lounge presents a tribute to Burt Bacharach at Fez Under Time Cafe 380 Lafayette Street at Great Jones. Ticketweb.com or Other Music 15 E. 4th St 212-477-8150. $20.

Saturday, December 13th 1:30pm-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Sunday, December 14th, 8pm to Midnight The Downtown Opry. As seen in the Daily News. Second of monthly country party hosted by Rench and Shannon Manning. Featuring Battlestar America (socialist country hip-hop), plus Bklyn Cajun Honky-Tonk from The Doc Marshalls, and Deirdre Faughey/Sister City (former YoungHearts members plus members of Company), bluegrass jams between sets, free home-made cookies, comedy from Kimmy Gatewood, and lots more! Luna Lounge: 171 Ludlow St. (F to 2nd Ave). FREE!

Tuesday, December 16th 8pm The 2nd Annual ONION holiday party with Yo La Tengo, David Cross, The Walkmen, Dev Attack, Tyondai Braxton, and Lumpy & Scott Fellers (pj jam!) at North Six. $22 advance/$25 door.

Wednesday, December 3rd 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge 2 guest improv groups (this week: THE PERFECT TACO and ASIA-TOWN), followed by Beauty Love Truth featuring musical guest CHRIS MILLS on guitar and vocals to inspire improvisers* Brian Berrebbi * Millie Cho * Amey Goerlich * Terry Jinn * Shannon Manning * Mike Rose * Charlie Sanders * Erik Tanouye * more! * 317 W. Houston (btw B and C) * FREE

Wednesday, December 3rd 8pm Little Gray Book Lectures. John Hodgman moderates Lecture No. 24: Strange Gifts from Far-Off Lands featuring JON LANGFORD, the renaissance Welshman of Chicago; ADAM RAPOPORT, searing the traditional holiday foie gras; ALEXANDRA RINGE, distributing thin mints and sherry; ADAM SACHS, the circumnavigator; and BRETT MARTIN, defending his crown as King Or Queen of Wintertime Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth St., btw Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. $5 donation.

Thursday December 4th at 8pm I Enjoy Being A Girl. A one-woman show written and performed by Amy Rhodes. Directed by Jen Nails. This is a very funny, smart, sweet show. UCB Theater 307 West 26th Street (at 8th Avenue) 212-366-9176. $5

Friday, December 5th 8:30pm Jon Langford (Mekons/Waco Bros) brings us The Ship & Pilot featuring Steve Goulding (Mekons, Wacos, Rumour etc.), Tony Maimone (Pere Ubu, They Might Be Giants) & Jean Cook on violin. Also, Victoria Lucas & Megan Reilly on the same bill. Southpaw. 125 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn. $10.

Friday, December 5th, Saturday, December 6th Loser's Lounge presents a tribute to Burt Bacharach at Fez Under Time Cafe 380 Lafayette Street at Great Jones. (also next Wed 10th, Fri 12th and Sat 13th). Tickets are now available on Ticketweb.com or at Other Music 15 E. 4th St 212-477-8150. $20.

Saturday, December 6th 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Saturday, December 6th 10pm The Scene is Now (Au Revoir Simone at 9, SIN at 10, The Mean Corner at 11pm) The Baggot Inn 82 W 3rd St (bet Sullivan and Thompson) 212-477-0622. Free.

Saturday, December 6th Midnight Benedek Band with Roland Satterwhite plays The Living Room at its new location 154 Ludlow. Free.

Sunday, December 7th 3pm David Rees' MNFTIU tour. Sunny's Bar 253 Conover Street Brooklyn, NY
(718) 625-8211.

Sunday, December 7th 6pm "Uncovered:The Whole Truth about the Iraqi War" MoveOn.org Voter Fund is bringing together thousands of MoveOn members in a national day of house parties to screen the film. Primal Digital, LLC presents a widescreen one in DUMBO, Brooklyn. 216 Plymouth Street. Lots of other locations for party/screenings, too. Free.

Monday, December 8th, 9:30pm Amey Goerlich's One-time-Only One-Woman Show featuring lots of women besides Amey, including me. Also on the bill is Leslie Meisel. Spank at UCB Theater 307 West 26th Street (at 8th Avenue) 212-366-9176. $5

Tuesday, December 8th 9pm Kimmy Gatewood in "Look on the Bright Side" With all new songs! And special guests Hip Hop Artist Khordz-255 and Amanda Melson. The Tank 432 West 42nd St btwn 9-10 (every Tuesday) $5

Wednesday, November 19th 7-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge! 2 guest improv groups (this week: The Perfect Taco and Mysterio) followed by Beauty Love Truth featuring improv inspired by musical guest Dave Foster of Bubble on guitar and vocal and featuring * Eric Appel * Brian Berrebbi * Millie Cho * Jackie Clarke * Christina Gausas * Shannon Manning * Mike Rose * more! * Free.

Wednesday, November 19th 8pm I Enjoy Being A Girl. Written and performed by Amy Rhodes. Directed by Jen Nails. This is a very funny, smart, sweet show. "It's about a girl trying to figure it out in the halls of Valley High School, in a booth at The House of Hunan, in a gay dude's bedroom, in the basement of a fraternity house, and on a street corner in New York City. It's also about Tyler Peterson." UCB Theater. Only three more shows.

Thursday, November 20th 7pm Theater Fixe at The UCB featuring two One Act Comedies by Joe O'Brien: The De-Evolution Theory Directed by Betsy Stover with Sean Conroy and Anthony King and Van Gogh's Path Directed by Tara Copeland with Rachel Biello, Julie Brister, Eugene Cordero, Brian Finkelstein, Alexandra Oliver and Eliza Skinner. UCB Theater. 307 West 26th Street (Between Eight and Ninth Avenues) 212-366-9176. Reservations online or call the theater. $5

Thursday, November 20th 9pm John Dyer with Special Guests: singer Delphine Godin & drummer Brian Geltner (Johnny Society) Knitting Factory - Old Office 74 Leonard Street - between Broadway & Church St. (1,2 to Franklin) 212-219-3055. $10.

Thursday, November 20th 10pm Automatic Vaudeville at Ars Nova Hosted by Hilly and Gavin Souchet, This week: ALLISON SILVERMAN (Late Night with Conan O'Brien) HARVEST (erotic contortionist), A short film by THE DUPLASS BROTHERS, Music from SAM BISBEE. 511 West 54th Street (between 10th & 11th Avenues) $5.

Saturday, November 22nd 1:30-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Saturday, November 22nd 9pm-10pm Chris Mills with David Nagler on piano. Magnetic Fields 97 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn Heights/Cobble Hill. $5.

Saturday, November 22nd Tell Us the Truth Tour Billy Bragg, Steve Earle, The Nightwatchman, Lester Chambers, Jill Sobule, Boots Riley, Janeane Garofalo. At Webster Hall. Ticketmaster or box office. $25.

Monday, November 24th 8pm Neutrino Video Projects at the PIT. With three cameras and a large technical crew, Neutrino takes to the streets to shoot, edit, score, and mix a completely improvised movie in the time it takes for you to watch it. Spontaneous, beautiful, and hilarious. This is an audition for HBO US Comedy Arts Festival. The PIT 154 W 29th St call 212.563.7488 for reservations. $6

Monday, November 24th 10:30pm-1am Seamus Blake Quintet. Fat Cat 75 Christopher St (right around the corner from the now-closed sister-club Smalls).$15 includes 1 free drink.

Tuesday, November 25th 9pm Kimmy Gatewood in "Look on the Bright Side" With all new songs! And special guests Hip Hop Artist Khordz-255 and Craig Baldo. The Tank 432 West 42nd St btwn 9-10 (every Tuesday) $5

Wednesday November 26th 7pm-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge! 3 improv groups this week: The Perfect Taco, The Orphanage, and a set by Brian Berrebbi and Billy Hot Chocolate plus guests! (No Beauty Love Truth this week.) FREE.

Monday, December 1st pm 9:30 pm SPANK featuring Jackie Clarke's "Too Many Mullets" a workshop of her new one-person show. A crack addict, a 300lb Chinese psychatrist and a toothless gardener. And Bob Dole. Yes, she has loved them all. Also Chris Kent. UCB Theater. $5.

Tuesday, November 18th 9pm Joe Henry and Amy Rigby at Southpaw. 125 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn. $15.

Tuesday, November 18th 9pm Kimmy Gatewood in "Look on the Bright Side" With all new songs! And special guests Hip Hop Artist Khordz-255 and Dan Cronin The Tank 432 West 42nd St btwn 9-10 (every Tuesday) $5

Tuesday, November 11th 8pm Bubble at the International Pop Overthrow Festival at Arlene Grocery 95 Stanton St (bet Ludlow and Orchard) 7:30-Jonny Collins (of Modesty Blaise) 8:30-Miggs 9:00-Binge 9:30-American Lad 10:00-The Crayons 10:30-Pop*Star*Kids

Tuesday, November 11th 8pm (also Wed) GREENE, a new Musical Noir Fantasy for the radio. Book, lyrics & music by Lee Feldman, conceived & directed by Russell M. Kaplan, "a dream noir musical that marries the classic radio serial with modern absurdism. Inspired by the great fantasy adventure Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, GREENE is a surreal tale of lust, vengeance and man's eternal quest for the hippest way to die." Thru Nov. 15 Abingdon Theatre Complex 312 West 36th St. Reservations: 212-414-8181 Suggested Donation $10

Wednesday, November 12th 7-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge! 2 guest improv groups (this week: The Perfect Taco and Asiatown) followed by Beauty Love Truth, improv inspired by musical guest Greg Peterson (The Scene is Now) on baritone ukulele and vocals, featuring * Brian Berrebbi * Millie Cho * Brian Fountain * Shannon Manning * Kevin Mullaney * Risa Sang-urai * Ptolemy Slocum *

Wednesday, November 12th 8pm I Enjoy Being A Girl. Written and performed by Amy Rhodes. Directed by Jen Nails. This is a very funny, smart, sweet show. "It's about a girl trying to figure it out in the halls of Valley High School, in a booth at The House of Hunan, in a gay dude's bedroom, in the basement of a fraternity house, and on a street corner in New York City. It's also about Tyler Peterson." UCB Theater. Every Wednesday.

Thursday, November 13th 7pm-8:30pm These United States reading. An Evening with contributors Sherman Alexie (Washinton), Maureen Howard (Connecticut), Walter Kirn (Montana), Annie Proulx (Wyoming), Luc Sante (New Jersey), moderated by Nell Irvin Painter, Princeton professor of history, and hosted by John Leonard, editor of These United States. Cooper Union, Third Avenue at 7th Street, NYC. Call 212-209-5442 to reserve your FREE ticket today.

Thursday, November 13th 7pm Theater Fixe at The UCB featuring two One Act Comedies by Joe O'Brien: The De-Evolution Theory Directed by Betsy Stover with Sean Conroy and Anthony King and Van Gogh's Path Directed by Tara Copeland with Rachel Biello, Julie Brister, Eugene Cordero, Brian Finkelstein, Alexandra Oliver and Eliza Skinner. UCB Theater. 307 West 26th Street (Between Eight and Ninth Avenues) 212-366-9176. Reservations online or call the theater. $5

Friday, November 14th 7pm Guggenheim screening of Fellini's Le notti di Cabiria (The Nights of Cabiria 1957), 125 min. Fellini exhibition there until Jan 24th, lots of other films on the schedule, but this is my favorite. Free with museum entrance on Weds and Sats, otherwise $9.

Saturday, November 15th 1:30-3:30pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Saturday, November 15th Dean BD party in Dumbo. A fundraiser house party in beautiful Dumbo, Brooklyn in honor of Howard Dean's birthday as well as his imminent ass-whooping of the president. Open bar*, live music (The Ks and Bill Carney and the Jug Addicts).68 Jay St.#610A (btw Front & Water Sts). Minimum donation $35 ($20 student/unemployed).

Sunday, November 16th, 8pm to Midnight The Downtown Opry. First of monthly country party hosted by Rench and Shannon Manning. Featuring Battlestar America (socialist country hip-hop), plus more country bands (this month it's Tyler Hilton and The Brooklyn Jugs ), comedy duo and SNL writers Slovin & Allen, bluegrass jams between sets, free home-made cookies, comedy, and lots more! Luna Lounge: 171 Ludlow St. (F to 2nd Ave) (Next month's show is Sunday, December 14th.) FREE!

Monday, November 17th 10:30pm-1am Seamus Blake Quintet. Seamus on sax, vocals, guitar, Ari Hoenig drums, Larry Grenadier bass, Henry Hey piano/keys. Fat Cat 75 Christopher St (right around the corner from the now-closed sister-club Smalls).$15 includes 1 free drink.

Wednesday, November 5th 7-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge 317 E. Houston (E. of Ave B) F/V to 2nd. 2 guest improv groups (this week: The Perfect Taco and Mezmer) followed by Beauty Love Truth, improv inspired by musical guest John Dyer featuring * Brian Berrebbi * Millie Cho * Christina Gausas * Shannon Manning * Matt Pack * Matt Walsh * more! Happy Hour until 8. FREE.

Wednesday, November 5th 7pm Howard Dean in 2004 gathering. Go to Dean in 2004 meetup to sign up and vote on a bar near you. 1st Wednesday of each month.

Wednesday, November 5th 8pm Little Gray Book Lectures. John Hodgman moderates Lecture No. 23: BROOKLINE˜The Town That Has Everything (And At The Same Time Has Nothing) featuring PATRICK BORELLI, ADAM MAZMANIAN, DANZY SENNA,and SARAH VOWELL plus JONATHAN COULTON Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. $5 donation.

Wednesday, November 5th 7pm-8:30pm Nation event featuring contributors to It's a Free Country: Ashcroft Justice in America, including Cornel West, Michael Isikoff, Janeane Garofalo, Anthony Romero and Danny Goldberg. This book collects writers from across the political spectrum, all bound together by their alarm at the steady erosion of civil liberties in the US. Edited by Danny Goldberg, Victor Goldberg and Robert Greenwald, the book's contributors include Michael Moore, Tim Robbins, Howard Zinn, Tom Hayden, Nat Hentoff, Michael Isikoff, David Cole, Anthony Romero, Alan Dershowitz, Helen Zia, Mervat Hatem, Ani Difranco, Matt Groening, and former US Rep. Bob Barr of Georgia. The New School, Tishman Auditorium, 66 West 12th Street, FREE Admision, LIMITED seating. To reserve seats, call 212-229-5488.

Wednesday, November 5th 8pm I Enjoy Being A Girl. Written and performed by Amy Rhodes. Directed by Jen Nails. This is a very funny, smart, sweet show. "It's about a girl trying to figure it out in the halls of Valley High School, in a booth at The House of Hunan, in a gay dude's bedroom, in the basement of a fraternity house, and on a street corner in New York City. It's also about Tyler Peterson." UCB Theater. Every Wednesday.

Thursday, November 6th 7pm Theater Fixe at The UCB featuring two One Act Comedies by Joe O'Brien: The De-Evolution Theory Directed by Betsy Stover with Sean Conroy and Anthony King and Van Gogh's Path Directed by Tara Copeland with Rachel Biello, Julie Brister, Eugene Cordero, Brian Finkelstein, Alexandra Oliver and Eliza Skinner. UCB Theater. 307 West 26th Street (Between Eight and Ninth Avenues) 212-366-9176. Reservations online or call the theater. $5

Thursday, November 6th 8:30 Battlestar America, Captured By Robots, and MC Paul Barman At Tribeca Rock Club, 16 Warren St. Tickets.

Thursday, November 6th 10pm Automatic Vaudeville at Ars Nova Hosted by Hilly and Gavin Souchet, This week:TOM SHILLUE (Comedy Central), LEO ALLEN (Saturday Night Live), A short film by ADAM McKAY, Music from JOHN GALLAGHER, Jr., plus FRANK FINGERS and JACK McBRAYER.

Friday, November 7th Martin & Orloff opens at Landmark Sunshine Cinema 143 East Houston Street (btw 1st and 2nd.)

Friday, November 7th 7pm-10pm, Saturday and Sunday, November 8th & 9th 10am-7pm WFMU CD and Record Fair. Metropolitan Pavillion 125 West 18th St. $5.

Saturday, November 8th 1:30-3:30pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Sunday November 9th 7:30pm Reincarnation Soirée, a Party to Benefit Philippa Kaye Company's January Season At Williamsburg Art neXus. Sneak previews of "Ritual for a Non-repeating Universe", Philippa Kaye Company's new work with interactive computer programmed by judsoN and glow-in-the-dark dancers Abby Block, Megan Boyd, Melissa Guerrero, Rachel Lehrer, Jared Kaplan, Philippa Kaye, Tracy Malikowski. Raffle, performance by clown extraordinaire Ambrose Martos, food and wine. Festive costume is welcome: Soirée-wear, or come as YOU in your next lifeJoyous Life Energy Center 119 West 23rd Street #700 (next to Tekserve). RSVP to: philippakayecompany AT inch DOT com. $30 per person.

Friday, October 31st 8pm, 10pm and midnight Killgore: The Musical is the uncontested bloodiest comedy-rock musical ever created. Entertainment Weekly says, "The ultra-violent Halloween show, is truly a sight to behold." “Killgore: The Musical” was created by Matt Walsh and is directed by Brian Fountain. UCB Theater. (October 31st - 8PM, 10PM, 12AM) $10.

Saturday, November 1st 2pm-5pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Monday, November 3rd, 9pm Martin & Orloff Comedy Tribute to Gill Holland. Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh, fellow Martin & Orloff cast members and special guests David Cross, Crazy Davis, Eugene Mirman, Mo Rocca, and Horatio Sanz for an evening of comedy at Stand Up New York to pay tribute to legendary Hollywood producer and humanitarian Gill Holland on his 75th birthday. Stand-Up New York. 236 W. 78th St. $12

Tuesday, November 4th General Election. Vote! Vote No on Proposal 3 which seeks non-partisan elections that would eliminate party primaries and allow more and more purchasable elections.

Tuesday, November 4th 8pm Premiere party and screening for the The Video Power Hour, hosted by Patrick Borelli and Matt Hall. The show aired on BCAT (Brooklyn Cable Access Television) last week and will air on MNN (Manhattan Cable Access) in the next few weeks. BB Lounge 501 11th St. Brooklyn (718) 369-2524 F to 7th Ave. Walk up 7th Ave to 11th street and take a left. Shorts by: Christoph Gelfand, Matt Hall, Eugene Mirman, Takeshi Murata, Alex Rose, Francine Spiegel, Brian Spinks, Bobby Tisdale, Bill Wasik. Free

Tuesday, November 4th 8pm Neutrino Video Projects at the PIT. With three cameras and a large technical crew, Neutrino takes to the streets to shoot, edit, score, and mix a completely improvised movie in the time it takes for you to watch it. Spontaneous, beautiful, and hilarious. The PIT 154 W 29th St call 212.563.7488 for reservations. $6

Tuesday, November 4th 8pm (also Wed) GREENE, a new Musical Noir Fantasy for the radio. Book, lyrics & music by Lee Feldman, conceived & directed by Russell M. Kaplan, "a 'dream noir musical' that marries the classic radio serial with modern absurdism. Inspired by the great fantasy adventure Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, GREENE is a surreal tale of lust, vengeance and man's eternal quest for the hippest way to die." Through November 15 Abingdon Theatre Complex 312 West 36th St. Reservations: 212-414-8181 Suggested Donation $10

Monday, October 27th 9:30pm (arrive by 9) Neutrino Video Projects. You give Neutrino (Jessica Allen, Rachel Biello, Kurt Braunholer, Steve Buck, Matt Donnelly, Rebekka Johnson, Ptolemy Slocum, and Bob Wiltfong) a suggestion. They run outside the theater and improvise on location and then shuttle the videotaped segments to the awaiting audience, resulting in an amazing half-hour improvised movie. With special Guest Star: Eden Reigel of ABC's All My Children (she plays Susan Lucci's daughter), and standups Mike Birbiglia and Eugene Mirman open the show. Carolines on Broadway, 1626 Broadway (between 49th & 50th) Reservations: (212) 757-4100. $3 with a two drink minimum.

Tuesday, October 28th 10:00am Martin and Orloff featuring Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh of the UCB is having a press screening. Free to all who show up, but seating is limited and will be first come/first served. Magno Screening Room, Review II, 729 7th Avenue (btw 48th & 49th Streets) NY NY 10019 RSVP to Jen at 212-861-2100.

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 7:30pm Al Franken discussion and booksigning for his new book Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them at Barnes & Noble / Upper West Side 2289 Broadway (at 82nd Street).

Wednesday, October 29th 7-9pm (every Wed!) Drinkytown at Parkside Lounge ! 2 guest improv groups (this week: The Perfect Taco and Krompf) followed by Beauty Love Truth, improv inspired by musical guest Dave Foster of Bubble featuring * Steve Buck * Terry Jinn * Brian Berrebbi * Shannon Manning * Millie Cho * Matt Pack * Christina Gausas * Dave McKeel * Brian Glaser * more!

Wednesday, October 29th 8pm I Enjoy Being A Girl. Written and performed by Amy Rhodes. Directed by Jen Nails. This is a very funny, smart, sweet show. "It's about a girl trying to figure it out in the halls of Valley High School, in a booth at The House of Hunan, in a gay dude's bedroom, in the basement of a fraternity house, and on a street corner in New York City. It's also about Tyler Peterson." UCB Theater. Every Wednesday.

Wednesday, October 29th 8pm American Standard "An original take on the old-fashioned American hold up. When this Scorsese-obsessed, musical-theater-loving Latina was held up at gunpoint, she escaped into the lounge act of her mind; singing, dancing and movie quoting through great loves, prom memories, her Massachusetts upbringing and multicultural mayhem, while crouched next to her newfound confidante... a toilet." Written and performed by Jessica Allen. Directed by Nina Morrison. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $6

Thursdays, October 30th 7pm (also November) Theater Fixe at The UCB featuring two One Act Comedies by Joe O'Brien: The De-Evolution Theory Directed by Betsy Stover with Sean Conroy and Anthony King and Van Gogh's Path Directed by Tara Copeland with Rachel Biello, Julie Brister, Eugene Cordero, Brian Finkelstein, Alexandra Oliver and Eliza Skinner. UCB Theater. 307 West 26th Street (Between Eight and Ninth Avenues) 212-366-9176. Reservations online or call the theater. $5

Tuesday, October 21st 10:00am Martin and Orloff featuring Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh of the UCB is having a press screening. Free to all who show up, but seating is limited and will be first come/first served. Magno Screening Room, Review II, 729 7th Avenue (btw 48th & 49th Streets) NY NY 10019 RSVP to Jen at 212-861-2100.

Tuesday, October 21st 8pm Automatic Vaudeville at Ars Nova hosted by Hilly & Gavin Souchet. 511 West 54th Street (between 10th & 11th Avenues) This week: FRED ARMISEN (Saturday Night Live), FINESSE MITCHELL (Saturday Night Live), The return of The NINJA Alexander (Ninjitsu World Champion) a short film by Vernon Chatman & John Lee. Music from CORN MO (As featured in Rolling Stone)...and as always, FRANK FINGERS and JACK McBRAYER. SmartTix: 212-868-4444. Free this week!

Wednesday, October 22nd 7-9pm (every Wed in October) Drinkytown returns to the Parkside Lounge ! 2 guest improv groups (this week: The Perfect Taco and Mysterio) followed by Beauty Love Truth, improv inspired by musical guest Nate Shelkey, featuring Christina Gausas * Brian Berrebbi * Millie Cho * Shannon Manning * Jackie Clarke * Dave McKeel * Terry Jinn * Tara Copeland * Matt Pack * more or less. Happy Hour until 8. FREE.

Wednesday, October 22nd 7-8:30pm Discussion featuring writers from The Onion (go Carol, go Maria, go Todd, go Chris, go Joe, go John, go go...) and The Nation columnist (and author of What Liberal Media?) Eric Alterman, Tishman Auditorium at the New School 66 West 12th Street, at Fifth Avenue. Will be televised by CSPAN, in New York City in the future. Eric Alterman and the writers from The Onion will be signing their recently published books following the program (The Onion Ad Nauseum #14). Recent releases from Nation Books, including Gore Vidal's Dreaming War and David Hirst's The Gun and the Olive Branch, will also be available at discounted prices as will free copies of The Nation magazine.Tickets: 212 229 5488 $15 $5 students.

Wednesday, October 22nd 8pm I Enjoy Being A Girl. Written and performed by Amy Rhodes. Directed by Jen Nails. This is a very funny, smart, sweet show. "It's about a girl trying to figure it out in the halls of Valley High School, in a booth at The House of Hunan, in a gay dude's bedroom, in the basement of a fraternity house, and on a street corner in New York City. It's also about Tyler Peterson." UCB Theater. Every Wednesday.

Wednesday, October 22nd 8pm American Standard "An original take on the old-fashioned American hold up. When this Scorsese-obsessed, musical-theater-loving Latina was held up at gunpoint, she escaped into the lounge act of her mind; singing, dancing and movie quoting through great loves, prom memories, her Massachusetts upbringing and multicultural mayhem, while crouched next to her newfound confidante... a toilet." Written and performed by Jessica Allen. Directed by Nina Morrison. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $6

Thursday, October 23rd (and the 30th) 7pm Lee Feldman (piano, voice) The Baggot Inn 82 West 3rd Street (bet. Thompson & Sullivan)

Friday, October 24th 10pm John Dyer (played last week's Beauty Love Truth) Redhouse @ One Arm Red 45 Main St, #1009 Brooklyn 718 797 0046
$10

Friday, October 24th 10pm and midnight Killgore: The Musical is the uncontested bloodiest comedy-rock musical ever created. Entertainment Weekly says, "The ultra-violent Halloween show, is truly a sight to behold." “Killgore: The Musical” was created by Matt Walsh and is directed by Brian Fountain. UCB Theater. (October 31st - 8PM, 10PM, 12AM) $10.

Saturday, October 25th 1:30pm-4pm Drinkytown longform improv workshop at Parkside Lounge. Drop-in workshop exploring longforms and mixing it up with new people. More info here. $10.

Sunday, October 26th 1:30pm Counting on Democracy
See a free screening of this new documentary film detailing the theft of democracy in Florida in the 2000 presidential election, narrated by OssieDavis and Ruby Dee. Screening followed by discussion with director Danny Schecter. New York Society For Ethical Culture 2 West 64th Street, 212-874-5210 Free Admission!

Sunday, October 12th 8pm sharp Greg Peterson solo set at Royal Oak NE corner of North 11th St. and Union Avenue Williamsburg. Free.

Tuesday, October 14th 10pm Mad Cow Town at Rodeo Bar. country/blues&rocknroll. corner of 27th St. & 3rd Ave. No cover.

Wednesday, October 15th 7-9pm (every Wed in October) Drinkytown returns to the Parkside! 2 guest improv groups (this week it's The Perfect Taco and Mysterio) followed by Beauty Love Truth, improv inspired by musical guest John Dyer. Cubs game on in the front bar. FREE.

Wednesday, October 15th 8pm I Enjoy Being A Girl. Written and performed by Amy Rhodes. Directed by Jen Nails. It's about a girl trying to figure it out in the halls of Valley High School, in a booth at The House of Hunan, in a gay dude's bedroom, in the basement of a fraternity house, and on a street corner in New York City. It's also about Tyler Peterson. UCB Theater. Every Wednesday.

Wednesday, October 15th 8pm American Standard "An original take on the old-fashioned American hold up. When this Scorsese-obsessed, musical-theater-loving Latina was held up at gunpoint, she escaped into the lounge act of her mind; singing, dancing and movie quoting through great loves, prom memories, her Massachusetts upbringing and multicultural mayhem, while crouched next to her newfound confidante... a toilet." Written and performed by Jessica Allen. Directed by Nina Morrison. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $6

Thursday, October 16th 7pm Get Your War On's David Rees' FIRST official "My New Fighting Technique is Unstoppable" event celebrating the re-release of this classic karate caper by Riverhead Books. Chelsea Barnes & Noble 675 Sixth Avenue (at 21st Street) (212) 727-1227 During a high-powered lecture, he will discuss the historical background of MNFTIU (including the influence of the Wu-Tang Clan, Kool Keith, and Ta-Wog Ninja Magazine); read from the book; and provide A SNEAK PEEK of new pages from "My New Filing Technique is Unstoppable" (to be published next Spring). (Also, for the land mine geeks, he will provide a free copy of an article from the Journal of the American Medical Association about land mine casualties in Afghanistan.) Free.

Friday, October 17th 9:30pm at Lianne Smith at the The Living Room at its new location 154 Ludlow. Grand opening celebration of their new location! 154 Ludlow (1.5 blocks below Houston) The Line-up: 8:Neill C. Furio 8:30:Blueberry 9:Jennifer Jackson 9:30:Lianne Smith 10:Ollabelle 10:30:Julia Darling 11:Sam Bisbee 11:30:Jesse Harris 12:Richard Julian 12:30:Little Willies $10 cover all night

Friday, October 17th Killgore: The Musical is the uncontested bloodiest comedy-rock musical ever created. Entertainment Weekly says, "The ultra-violent Halloween show, is truly a sight to behold." “Killgore: The Musical” was created by Matt Walsh and is directed by Brian Fountain. UCB Theater.
October 17th - 10PM, 12AM
October 24th - 10PM, 12AM
October 31st - 8PM, 10PM, 12AM

Friday, October 3rd, Saturday, October 4th 9pm Loser's Lounge presents a tribute to George Harrison at Fez Under Time Cafe 380 Lafayette Street at Great Jones. (also Wed the 8th, 10th and 11th). Tickets are now available on Ticketweb.com or at Other Music 15 E. 4th St 212-477-8150. $20.

Saturday, October 4th 8pm to 2am Post-Freedom Rides Booty Shake. Freedom Rides is a national campaign for immigrant civil rights, with rally and festival in Queens from 10am-4pm featuring Wyclef Jean and more. This rally afterparty will feature live performances including underground hip-hop phenomenon No Surrender and dj Rench with hip-hop, soul, funk and more. A place for progressives and nice peoples to get together and get funky. Blah Blah Lounge, 501 11th Street in Brooklyn Happy Hour drink specials till 9:00. $5 to benefit DRUM, a local immigrant activist group.

Wednesday, October 8th 7-9pm (and every Wed in October) Drinkytown returns to the Parkside! 2 guest improv groups followed by Beauty Love Truth. This week it's The Perfect Taco and Waterdog Ridge.

Wednesday, October 8th 7pm The Baffler Magazine 2003 features Baffler founding editors Tom Frank and Diamonds Dave Mulcahey talking about and celebrating the publication of their new book Boob Jubilee: The Mad Cultural Politics of the New Economy: Salvos from the Baffler, recently released by W.W. Norton with a preface by Studs Terkel. The New School 66 West 12th Street, Room 712. Free admission.

Wednesday, October 8th 8pm I Enjoy Being A Girl. Written and performed by Amy Rhodes. Directed by Jen Nails. It's about a girl trying to figure it out in the halls of Valley High School, in a booth at The House of Hunan, in a gay dude's bedroom, in the basement of a fraternity house, and on a street corner in New York City. It's also about Tyler Peterson. UCB Theater. Every Wednesday.

Wednesday, October 8th 8pm American Standard "An original take on the old-fashioned American hold up. When this Scorsese-obsessed, musical-theater-loving Latina was held up at gunpoint, she escaped into the lounge act of her mind; singing, dancing and movie quoting through great loves, prom memories, her Massachusetts upbringing and multicultural mayhem, while crouched next to her newfound confidante... a toilet." Written and performed by Jessica Allen. Directed by Nina Morrison. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $6

Friday, October 17th Lianne Smith at the The Living Room at its new location 154 Ludlow. I think this is the official opening party!

Wednesday, September 24th 8pm I Enjoy Being A Girl. Written and performed by Amy Rhodes. Directed by Jen Nails. It's about a girl trying to figure it out in the halls of Valley High School, in a booth at The House of Hunan, in a gay dude's bedroom, in the basement of a fraternity house, and on a street corner in New York City. It's also about Tyler Peterson. UCB Theater. Every Wednesday.

Wednesday, September 24th 8pm American Standard "An original take on the old-fashioned American hold up. When this Scorsese-obsessed, musical-theater-loving Latina was held up at gunpoint, she escaped into the lounge act of her mind; singing, dancing and movie quoting through great loves, prom memories, her Massachusetts upbringing and multicultural mayhem, while crouched next to her newfound confidante... a toilet." Written and performed by Jessica Allen. Directed by Nina Morrison. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $6

Thursday, September 25th Nada Surf at Bowery Ballroom.

Saturday, September 27th Midnight Benedek Band with Roland Satterwhite plays The Living Room at its new location 154 Ludlow. Free.

Sunday, September 28th 8pm Chris Mills at The Living Room at its new location! Featuring Steve Goulding (Mekons, Waco Bros.), Drew Glacken (Silos, Gingersol) and David Nagler (Nova Social). Walter Salas Humara opens and Chris Lee closes.

Wednesday, October 1st 8pm Little Gray Book Lecture John Hodgman moderates NO. 22: How to Gamble and Win featuring writer Samantha Hunt, Poker Face author Katy Lederer, Brett Martin, David Rees of Get Your War On, David Wondrich, Jonathan Couton and The Skeleton Killers (Daniel Cate, Ian Kane, and David Rees). Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. $5 donation.

Wednesday, October 8th 7-9pm (and every Wed in October) Drinkytown returns to the Parkside! 3 improv groups and other special guests.

New York is Book Country! Lots of great events, book signings, etc. (including Steve Martin!) through Sunday, September 21st.

Tuesday, September 16th 8pm Automatic Vaudeville hosted by Hilly & Gavin Souchet. This week: Demetri Martin (Winner, 2003 Edinburgh Festival) Chelsea Peretti, Balloon Artist Mike Gold, a short film by Brian Huskey (Naked Babies), music from Julian Velard, and as always, Frank Fingers. Ars Nova Theater. 511 West 54th Street (between 10th & 11th Avenues) $5

Tuesday, September 16th 9pm Rob Paravonian sings his Political and funny songs as headliner with other comedians. Stand Up New York 236 W. 78th St. @ B'way. 212-595-0850. $10, 2 drink minimum.

Wednesday, September 17th 8pm I Enjoy Being A Girl. Written and performed by Amy Rhodes. Directed by Jen Nails. It's about a girl trying to figure it out in the halls of Valley High School, in a booth at The House of Hunan, in a gay dude's bedroom, in the basement of a fraternity house, and on a street corner in New York City. It's also about Tyler Peterson. UCB Theater. Every Wednesday.

Wednesday, September 17th 8pm American Standard. "An original take on the old-fashioned American hold up. When this Scorsese-obsessed, musical-theater-loving Latina was held up at gunpoint, she escaped into the lounge act of her mind; singing, dancing and movie quoting through great loves, prom memories, her Massachusetts upbringing and multicultural mayhem, while crouched next to her newfound confidante... a toilet." Written and performed by Jessica Allen. Directed by Nina Morrison. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $6

Thursday, September 18th 7pm Armando Diaz directs improv performance groups at the Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. FREE.

Saturday, September 20th 7pm Dean fundraiser at the new club called Avalon with Al Franken, Whoopi Goldberg, Gloria Gaynor, Phoebe Snow. Get your tickets/contribute here. $35 and up.

Sunday, September 21th (also 28th) 8pm Chris Mills at The Living Room at its new location! Featuring Steve Goulding (Mekons, Waco Bros.), Drew Glacken (Silos, Gingersol) and David Nagler (Nova Social). Tony Scherr opens and Chris Lee closes.

Wednesday September 3rd 7pm Howard Dean in 2004 gathering. Go to Dean in 2004 meetup to sign up and vote on a bar near you. 1st Wednesday of each month.

Wednesday September 3rd 7pm Little Gray Book Lecture John Hodgman moderates NO. 21: How to Measure Misunderstood Genius featuring MIKE DAISEY, monologist and author of 21 DOG YEARS: DOING TIME AT AMAZON.COM; EMILY FLAKE, illustrator, funny-paper prodigy, and drawer/writer of "Lulu Eightball" for the Baltimore City Paper; BRENDAN GREELEY and his contribution to German lawnmower racing journalism; CHUCK KLOSTERMAN (FARGO ROCK CITY and SEX, DRUGS, AND COCOA PUFFS); and JONATHAN COULTON. In the FRONT ROOM of Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. $5 donation.

Wednesday, September 3rd 8pm I Enjoy Being A Girl. Written and performed by Amy Rhodes. Directed by Jen Nails. It's about a girl trying to figure it out in the halls of Valley High School, in a booth at The House of Hunan, in a gay dude's bedroom, in the basement of a fraternity house, and on a street corner in New York City. It's also about Tyler Peterson. UCB Theater. Every Wednesday.

Wednesday, September 3rd 8pm American Standard. "An original take on the old-fashioned American hold up. When this Scorsese-obsessed, musical-theater-loving Latina was held up at gunpoint, she escaped into the lounge act of her mind; singing, dancing and movie quoting through great loves, prom memories, her Massachusetts upbringing and multicultural mayhem, while crouched next to her newfound confidante... a toilet." Written and performed by Jessica Allen. Directed by Nina Morrison. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $6

Thursday, September 4th 7pm Armando Diaz directs improv performance groups at the Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. FREE.

Thursday, September 4th 7pm Meetup for Kucinich. 1st Thurs of the month.

Saturday, September 6th 5pm-8pm. A short film festival curated by Alexander Zaklynsky featuring a documentary by Birgit Staudt (AKA Cassis) and Joerg Soechting MARC RIBOT - DESCENT INTO BALDNESS (30 min.) A Taste of Art 147 Duane Street, corner of West Broadway.

Sunday, September 14th (also 21st and 28th) Chris Mills at The Living Room. Featuring Steve Goulding (Mekons, Waco Bros.), Drew Glacken (Silos, Gingersol) and David Nagler (Nova Social).

Tuesday, August 26th 8pm Inside Joke with Al Franken at the PIT 154 W. 29th Street, 2nd Floor, between 6th & 7th Aves. Did you hear that? Al Franken! My hero! Hosted by Carl Arnheiter. Likely sold out, but call 212-563-7488. For inquiries 646-361-0903. $10.

Tuesday, August 26th 8:30-11pm. Big rally and show for Howard Dean in Bryant Park (42nd btw 5th and 6th). Many performers and Dr. Dean himself. FREE! Sign up on the Dean site.

Wednesday, August 27th 9:30pm Beauty Love Truth at the Peoples Improv Theater 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. Improv inspired by live musical guest. Beauty Love Truth is hosted by Shannon Manning and features a mix of the nicest, freshest, and most seasoned improvisers in town.

This is the last show of this run!

August 27th Chris Mills plays his happily doomed love songs to inspire improvisers:

Millie Cho, Christina Gausas, Terry Jinn, Ivan Lerner, Mike Ludwig, Shannon Manning, Dave McKeel, Matt Pack, Ben Rodgers, Ed Snible.

All shows following a set by Ms. Jackson- $6 for both! Pipe Up!s available at the show!

Thursday, August 28th 7pm Armando Diaz directs improv performance groups at the Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. FREE.

Friday, August 29th 8pm Aaron Bergeron's You've Got a Crush on Aaron Bergeron LIVE final performance. UCB Theater 307 W 26th St btw 8th & 9th Ave. 212-366-9176. $5 (Come at 7pm and see Anydayville. I hear it's quite nice.)

Friday, August 29th 10pm Organatron at Peoples Improv Theater 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $8.

Wednesday, August 20th 9:30pm Beauty Love Truth at the Peoples Improv Theater 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. Improv inspired by live musical guest. Beauty Love Truth is hosted by Shannon Manning and features a variety of the nicest, freshest, and most seasoned improvisers in town.

August 20th James Eason plays his saxophone to inspire improvisers: Tara Copeland, Christina Gausas, Terry Jinn, Marc Liepis, Mike Ludwig, Shannon Manning, Doug Moe, Matt Pack, Ed Snible. (You can hear James Eason's sax on my short The Day's Last Peace Bear.)

August 27th Chris Mills for the last show of this run!

All shows following a set by Ms. Jackson- $6 for both! Pipe Up!s available at the show!

Wednesday, August 20th 10pm The Handsome Family at Fez. $12.

Thursday, August 21st 9:30pm and 11pm Soundtrack Live presents John Hughs' "Pretty in Pink." Saw this twice during the blackout, and it was great! Songs and scenes from the movie, very funny and very rocking. Featuring Amy Miles, Chris Anderson, Sam Bisbee, Craig Wedren, Jedediah Parish, Rachel Loshak, Peter Salett, Robin Goldwasser, Morgan Taylor, Joe McGinty, Jesse Blockton, David Wain, Fred Armisen, Rachel Dratch, Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, A.D. Miles, Matt Ballard and Jack McBrayer, all under the direction of UCB's own Amy Poehler! At blackout immune UCBT. $5. (sold out, 2 shows added Sept 4th).

Thursday, August 21st 8pm 29th Street Social Club: The Flory Dories, Matt Donnelly & Rebekka Johnson & The Porter Maison Project at the Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $6, Free to PIT students.

Friday, August 22th 10pm Organatron at Peoples Improv Theater 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $8.

Friday, August 22th 8 pm Bubble birthday show with special guests Brett Rothenhaus and The Sprinkle Genies at The Baggot Inn 82 W 3rd St (bet Sullivan and Thompson) 212-477-0622 FREE

Sunday, August 24th 8pm. Howard Dean on Ice! Comedians for Dean present an evening of comedy at Siberia bar 356 West 40th St btw 8th and 9th Ave, red light above door. Standup, improv, sketches, music, speakers including Patrick Borelli, Jackie Clarke, Ari Voukydis, fair and balanced neocon-prov with special guest improvisers, and SPECIAL MUSICAL GUEST Brian Dewan and more! We will host monthly events to connect Dean supporters in a fun environment and also to get new people excited about the campaign. We will refer people to his grassroots campaign---his email list and fundraising efforts at www.deanforamerica.com. They call this Name-raising. We will raise your name, and then toast it! We will not be raising any funds directly. Just awareness and spirits! Followed by a Democratic Drinking Party till the wee hours. FREE. Go here to sign up!

Tuesday, August 12th 7pm Chris Mills be appearing as part of a songwriter showcase at Makor. In the 92nd St. Y complex, 36 W. 67th St. Milton at 7pm, Dave Nagler from Nova Social at 8pm, Chris Mills at 9pm and Heath Brandon at 10pm. $12.

Wednesday, August 13th 9:30pm (and every Wed in August) Beauty Love Truth at the Peoples Improv Theater 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. Improv inspired by music.

August 13th Dave Foster from Bubble plays his quirky, melodic, and sadly upbeat songs to inspire improvisers:

Brian Berrebbi, James Eason, Christina Gausas, Jeff Greenspan, Ivan Lerner, Mike Ludwig, Shannon Manning, Matt Pack, and Ben Rodgers.

August 20th Chris Mills
August 27th James Eason on sax

All shows with improv group Ms. Jackson. Pipe Up!s available at the show! $6 for both shows.

Thursday, August 14th 9:30pm SOUNDTRACKS LIVE presents John Hughs' "Pretty in Pink." Songs including: Bring on The Dancing Horses by Echo and The Bunnymen, Pretty in Pink by The Psychedelic Furs, Left of Center by Suzanne Vega and more performed live by a collection of singers and musicians including Amy Miles, Chris Anderson, Sam Bisbee, Craig Wedren, Jedediah Parish, Rachel Loshak, Peter Salett, Robin Goldwasser, Morgan Taylor, Joe McGinty, Jesse Blockton, David Wain, and Fred Armisen. "Pretty In Pink" scenes re-enacted by an incredible cast including Rachel Dratch, Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, A.D. Miles, Matt Ballard and Jack McBrayer, all under the direction of UCB's own Amy Poehler! At UCBT. $5.

Friday, August 15th, 10pm Organatron at Peoples Improv Theater 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $8.

Saturday, August 16th 10pm Greg Peterson Plays and sings at a burlesque show at Above Kleptomania. 303 west 42nd st (near 8th av) $10.

Continuing War. Keep checking in with United for Peace and Move On for peace activism updates. Join MoveOn's campaign to elect candidates for peace in 2004 and check out the results of the recent online primary.

Wednesday, August 4th 7pm Howard Dean in 2004 gathering. Go to Dean in 2004 meetup to sign up and vote on a bar near you. 1st Wednesday of each month.

Wednesday, August 6th 9:30pm (and every Wed in August) Beauty Love Truth at the Peoples Improv Theater 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. Improv inspired by music.

August 6th Nate Shelkey with improvisers:

Steve Buck, Brian Berrebbi, Millie Cho, Billy Hot Chocolate, Christina Gausas, Shannon Manning, Dyna Moe, Ben Rodgers, Bernie Kravitz, and more!

August 13th Dave Foster from Bubble
August 20th Chris Mills
August 27th James Eason on sax

All shows with improv group Ms. Jackson. Pipe Up!s available at the show! $6 for both shows.

Thursday, August 7th 11am Christmas Coup Comedy Players (CCCP) Monthly Laughing Nightmare political satire featuring up-to-the-minute irreverence and radio art, with contributions from satirists throughout the comedy catacombs, including Janet Coleman, David Dozer, Mark Kehoe, John McDonagh, Moogy Klingman and Lindley Farley, and more, and something from me, Shannon Manning, on WBAI 99.5.

Thursday, August 7th 7pm, Meetup for Kucinich. 1st Thurs of the month.

Saturday, August 9th 7pm Sonny Rollins at Summerstage. Free!

Saturday, August 9th 10pm Greg Peterson Plays and sings at a burlesque show at Show World. 303 west 42nd st (near 8th av) $10.

Tuesday, July 28th at 9pm Champale and Koester. The Knitting Factory. In the Tap Bar 74 Leonard Street. $7.

Thursday July 31 7:30p doors Two Dollar Guitar (featuring Steve Shelly of Sonic Youth), Pothole Skinny, Gingersol, Chris Mills (at 8pm sharp) "Two Dollar Guitar mines a sound and vision based on "roots" music in the truest sense of the word, building on a tradition found in the work of fellow twisted classicists from Nick Cave to Townes Van Zandt, Serge Gainsbourg to Lee Hazlewood and Leonard Cohen, and transubstantiating these influences into something utterly its own." Sine E. 150 Attorney btw Houston and Stanton (South of Parkside) $8.

Friday, August 1st 10pm Benedek Band. Roland Satterwhite's band at the Cutting Room 19 West 24th Street(24th between Broadway and 6th Aves) $5

Saturday, August 2nd at 10pm Improv legends TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi will be performing their long-running show from ImprovOlympic, "Jagodowski & Pasquesi," at The PIT. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. Reservations at 212-563-7488. $10. (They are also teaching a one-day workshop on Sun, Aug 3 from 3-6pm at The PIT for $40.) Pasquesi is the best improviser I have ever seen. TJ's no slouch either.

Sunday, August 3rd at 9:30pm Pasquesi and Jagodowski again at The PIT. Reservations at 212-563-7488. $10.

Sunday, August 3rd 9:30pm Greg Peterson Plays and sings at Bowery Poetry Club. 308 Bowery $5

Thursday, July 17th 7pm Armando Diaz directs improv performance groups at the Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. FREE.

Friday, July 18th 7:30pm Possible Side Effects feature film Reality and Stuff screening and party. Love Sexy NYC
673 8th Ave (btw 42nd and 43rd). Cash bar. Music. $10.

Friday, July 18th 10pm Mike's Barber Shop. Salon-style entertainments--theater and music and free beer. 'The Best Man' an original scene by Anthony Veneziale and Michael G. Arauz, 'A Mahogany Pipe' a short film by Topaz Adizes, an Improv Workshop with Doug Ayman and Richard Craven, original music from Ashley Paul (Alto Sax) and Bradley Kemp (Bass), original music from Josh Katz (Vocals and Bass) and a little musical theater by Patrick Mulryan. These performances will be followed by a party with live Latin music from salsa sensation Quindembo! (with Roland Satterwhite on Violin). Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $10.

Thursday, July 10th 7pm Lambchop at Battery Park. FREE.

Thursday, July 10th 7pm Armando Diaz directs improv performance groups at the Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. FREE.

Friday, July 11th 6:30pm Elvis Costello at Summerstage. Tix are $50 but sound in the park outside of the bandshell area is great, too. And free! Don't bring your hula hoop, though. According to ticketmaster they are forbidden!

Friday, July 11th through Sunday, July 13th 6PM, then NONSTOP The Del Close Marathon at the UCB Theater. Nonstop longform improvisation in half-hour slots in honor of our teacher Del Close. (Beauty Love Truth and Then We'll Have World Peace goes up Sunday the 13th at 2pm.) $15 for weekend pass.

Friday Friday July 11 9pm (also, Saturday July 12 at 8pm and Monday July 14 at 8pm) Loser's Lounge tribute to Serge Gainsbourg. $20.

Saturday, July 12th Daytime 2-6pm East River Music Project at the East River Park Amphitheater on Delancey. A capoeira demonstration by Afro-Brazil Arts, the
Oxford Collapse, The Scene is Now, and DJ Eva from WFMU. Free.

Saturday, July 12th Midnight Benedek Band. Roland Satterwhite's band at the Living Room. Free.

Sunday, July 13th 2pm Beauty Love Truth and Then We'll Have World Peace with musical guest Roland Satterwhite at The Del Close Marathon at the UCB Theater. $15 pass good the whole weekend.

Sunday, July 13th 6pm The Main Squeeze Orchestra,18 female accordionists under the illustrious direction of Walter Kuehr (owner of Main Squeeze). At the Smith Street Fair, in front of the Micro Museum (F to Bergen). Free.

Monday, July 14th 8pm A few of the nice ladies from The Main Squeeze Orchestra plays a Bastille Day spot in the Loser's Lounge tribute to Serge Gainsbourg at Fez. $20

Monday, July 14th 8pm Rich Fulcher: Mom, I'm Not A Lawyer. Rich Fulcher finally tells his mother that he's a comedian. At the UCB Theater. $5

Wednesday, July 2nd 7pm Howard Dean in 2004 gathering. Go to Dean in 2004 meetup to sign up and vote on a bar near you.

Wednesday, July 2nd 8pm I Enjoy Being A Girl. Written and performed by Amy Rhodes. Directed by Jen Nails. It's about a girl trying to figure it out in the halls of Valley High School, in a booth at The House of Hunan, in a gay dude's bedroom, in the basement of a fraternity house, and on a street corner in New York City. It's also about Tyler Peterson. UCB Theater.

Thursday, July 3rd 11am Christmas Coup Comedy Players political satire with Janet Coleman, David Dozer, Mark Kehoe, John McDonagh, Moogy Klingman and Lindley Farley, and more, and a quick appearance by me, Shannon Manning, on WBAI 99.5.

Deadline for Pipe Up! Submissions Get them in by June 17th for the Summertime issue. More info.

Continuing War. Keep checking in with United for Peace and Move On for peace activism updates. Join MoveOn's campaign to elect candidates for peace in 2004. Keep on keepin' on.

Check out Protest Records from Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore and webmaster Chris Habib. Lots of free anti-war mp3 from Cat Power, Beastie Boys, Mike Watts, and more.

Find out more about Howard Dean in 2004. Go to Dean in 2004 meetup to sign up for monthly meetups.

This week:

Monday, June 16th 2pm Pipe Up! editor and writers (Shannon Manning, Angus Johnston, Gayle Snible) on Cat Radio Cafe with Janet Coleman and David Dozer on WBAI 99.5.

Monday, June 16th 7pm The Nation Books presents From McCarthy to Ashcroft: The Blacklist Revisited. Featuring Victor Navasky (Naming Names) and Norma Barzman (The Red and the Blacklist) Tishman Auditorium, The New School University, 66 West 12th St. btw 5th and 6th. 212-229-5353. FREE.

Thursday, June 19th 9pm The Main Squeeze Orchestra,18 female accordionists under the illustrious direction of Walter Kuehr (owner of Main Squeeze) with guest joining for some Weill songs. with guest vocalists Leslie Molson interpreting The Kinks and Lianne Smith doing Kurt Weill. (Check out the NYT article from last Sunday - lists the wrong date though!) 7:30 Doors open; 8:00 Nora York & Charlie Giordano; 9:00 Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. $6.

Thursday, June 19th 7pm Armando Diaz directs improv performance groups at the Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. FREE.

Friday, June 20th 10pm Willie Colon, Puerto Rican salsa legend. Copacabana. 560 West 34th St. at 11th Ave. $10 ($5 with invite from calendar on their website.)

Monday, June 23rd 12:30pm Declaration Celebration Rally. Stand up and be counted. Join thousands across the country to watch Governor Dean's Official Campaign Announcement in a satellite telecast from Burlington, Vermont. NY rally is at Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium at 1199 SEIU 310 West 43rd St. btw 8th and 9th)

FCC to Democracy: Drop Dead. Other reactions to the FCC vote to relax media ownership rules (in direct opposition to the interest and the will of the public) in Tom Paine and the Nation.

Tuesday, June 3rd 8pm Harold Night at UCB Theater moves to Tuesdays. 307 W 26th St btw 8th & 9th Ave. 212-366-9176. Kick off the first night with Police Chief Rumble & The Syndicate, then Dillinger & Optimist International at 9:30. $5.

Wednesday, June 4th 7pm Howard Dean in 2004 gathering. Go to Dean in 2004 meetup to sign up and vote on a bar near you.

Wednesday, June 4th 8pm Little Gray Book Lecture John Hodgman moderates NO. 20: HOW TO NEGOTIATE ALL KINDS OF DEALS AND CONTRACTS featuring D. CHRISTIAN GUION AND M. JESSE HANDELMAN, corporate "face men," re-enacting great moments in big business; ROBERT "BOBBY" HAGER, former organ salesman (musical, not bodily), on the art of closing the deal (when selling musical organs); CAROL KOLB, of The Onion, on the finer points of waffle portion negotiation and leprechaunism; ADAM MAZMANIAN, famed former spam-writer, presenting for the first time "The Allowance Memoranda;" DR. MARK SMITH, who holds a Ph.D. in Archaeology, on new riders to what we call "The Social Contract;" music by JONATHAN COULTON and perhaps ANOTHER GUEST Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. $5 donation.

Wednesday, June 4th 8pm Aaron Bergeron's You've Got a Crush on Aaron Bergeron LIVE. UCB Theater 307 W 26th St btw 8th & 9th Ave. 212-366-9176. $5 (Stick around for The Sunshine Gang at 9:30, the best depression era WPA improv there ever was.)

Wednesday, June 4th 9pm The Clean The Knitting Factory. New Zealander legends Robert Scott and brothers David and Hamish Kilgour, days before they begin tour with Yo La Tengo. Sharing the bill tonight with the Holy Ghost. 74 Leonard Street. $12.

Thursday, June 5th 12:30pm-1:30pm A Mingus trio for lunch. Seamus Blake, Ku-umba Frank Lacy, and Vicente Archer perform a set of Charles Mingus' music at St. Mark's Church. 2nd Avenue and 10th St. Free.

Thursday, June 5th 8:30 Nada Surf at Southpaw. 125 Fifth Ave btw Sterling and St. John's place, Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Thursday, June 5th 8:30pm Country Night at Luna Lounge with Battlestar America and the YoungHearts 171 Ludlow Street, Lower East Side. F train to 2nd Ave. Free.

Thursday, June 5th 7pm Armando Diaz directs improv performance groups at the Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. FREE.

Friday, June 6th 8pm Word of Mouth with Ali Farahnakian Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $10. (Final performance!)

Friday, June 6th Midnight Mike's Barbershop at Peoples Improv Theater. Salon-style variety show. Night by Harold Pinter starring Michelle Fix and Ali Farahnakian. The Test a musical by Brian Fountain and Matt Kanelos, starring Michael G. Arauz and Eliza Skinner. Improv from Ms. Jackson. Sad songs from Roland Satterwhite and comedic ones from Joanna Parson. Followed by a set from soul sensation Flutophone Jackson. All you can drink keg beer. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $10

Saturday, June 14th Rollins Band performing the songs of Black Flag to benefit the West Memphis 3 defense fund. With special guest Keith Morris. At Irving Plaza.

Friday, May 23rd 8pm. Word of Mouth with Ali Farahnakian Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $10. (Final weeks!)

Saturday, May 24th 7:30pm Guile at UCB with Stephanie Mnookin and Eliot Laurence UCB Theater 307 W 26th St btw 8th & 9th Ave. 212-366-9176. With WUCB Action News. $7.

Monday, May 26th noon-dark Memorial Day picnic sponsored by The Company. Prospect Park bandshell.

Tuesday, May 27th 10pm Mad Cow Town at Rodeo Bar. corner of 27th St. & 3rd Ave. With Skim, Lummy, Hertzberg, Marcus, & Roland on violin. "Mad Cow Town spew out downtown party music with some countrified grooves, blues, and gospel." (VILLAGE VOICE). No cover, great margaritas, peanuts, rock&roll.

Wednesday, May 28th 8pm Aaron Bergeron's You've Got a Crush on Aaron Bergeron LIVE. UCB Theater 307 W 26th St btw 8th & 9th Ave. 212-366-9176. Wednesdays through May with Kung Fu Grip. $5

Thursday, May 29th 7pm Variety Underground featuring Stomping Ground, Andy Milonakis, Cassis (from b-blush + scratch 'N sniff), and UCBT's Respecto Montalban. Parkside Lounge 317 E Houston btw B & C. FREE.

Friday, May 30th 8pm Benedek Band. Roland Satterwhite's band at the Cutting Room (24th between 5th and 6th Aves) $5

Saturday, May 31st and Sunday, June 1st 12pm-6pm First Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party with free jazz & blues on the music stage East 27th Street, between Park Avenue South and Lexington. Presented by Blue Smoke & Jazz Standard at 116 East 27th Street, which will also host BBQ semiars (with bar!). Event is to benefit Jazz at Lincoln Center & Music Maker Relief Foundation, Inc. Free Admission, food plates $6-8

Sunday, June 1st June 1 8:30pm Tinkle at Pianos Comedy hosted by Todd Barry & Jon Benjamin featuring Marc Maron, Fred Armisen, Jessi Klein, musical guest David Garza. 158 Ludlow Street. 212-560-5535. Doors at 8:15pm, handstamping at 7:15pm. $6.

Get involved now for May 18th AIDS Walk. Join the NYC Improv AIDS Walk Team. This year Gotham City Improv, Chicago City Limits, The PIT, and The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre will jointly support one AIDS Walk team. For info or to register, see the display in the lobbies of the above theatres, call 212-807-WALK or contact the team leader at EdZareh @ yahoo.com(take out spaces). Be sure to mention the NYC Improv Team number: 7734. All are welcome to participate!

Wednesday, May 14th 7pm Operation Strangelove. Coordinated screenings of Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. (1964) The main New York screening, to be held May 14, 7:00 PM at United Artists Battery Park overlooking Ground Zero, will be introduced by Nile Southern, son of screenwriter Terry Southern, along with September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, and will be followed by a panel discussion, "The Art of Dissent: Satire and Protest," hosted by critic John Leonard, with Art Spiegelman and others [TBA]. Tickets at the door, $15 suggested to benefit groups listed on OS website. (This event grew out of the Lysistrata Project--1,000 readings of Aristophanes' antiwar play that raised more than $100,000 for peace and humanitarian groups.) Stop cowboy diplomacy through solidarity and satire and seizing the treasury!

Wednesday, May 14th 8pm Aaron Bergeron's You've Got a Crush on Aaron Bergeron LIVE. UCB Theater 307 W 26th St btw 8th & 9th Ave. 212-366-9176. Wednesdays through May with Kung Fu Grip. $5

Sunday, May 18th and Monday, May 19th 9pm The Panama Deception (1992). Documentary about the 1989 US invasion of Panama. Q&A with director Barbara Trent. Barbes in Brooklyn's Park Slope at 376 9th St between 6th & 7th ave. 718 965 917. More free movie screenings. Free.

Monday, May 19th 7pm Coverup: Behind the Iran Contra Affair (1988) Q&A with director Barbara Trent. Remind yourself what all the fuss was about! Free

Wednesday, May 21st 8:30pm Accordion night. 3 acts. At 8:30 Nora York (voice) w/Charlie Giordano (accordion). At 9:30 Marni Rice (voice/accordion) w/Paul Fernandez (bass), David Plakke (tenor sax). At 10:30 The Main Squeeze Pigtail Orchestra,18 female accordionists under the illustrious direction of Walter Kuehr (owner of Main Squeeze) with guest Lianne Smith joining for some Weill songs. The Cutting Room 19 West 24th St btw Broadway & 6th Ave.(212) 691-1900. Cover is $10.

Wednesday, May 7th 7pm Howard Dean in 2004 gathering. Three locations including Essex Lounge, 120 Essex St on the LES and Magnetic Field, 97 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. Go to Dean in 2004 meetup to sign up.

Wednesday, May 7th 8pm An unspeakably cool Little Gray Book Lecture: "Lecture 19: Exiles of Chicago". Jon Langford, Todd Pruzan, Starlee Kine, Benjamin De La Fuente, Allison Silverman, and the Adams Brothers. Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. $5 donation.

Wednesday, May 7th 8pm Aaron Bergeron's You've Got a Crush on Aaron Bergeron LIVE. UCB Theater 307 W 26th St btw 8th & 9th Ave. 212-366-9176. Wednesdays through May with Kung Fu Grip. $5

Thursday, May 8th 7pm Jon Langford art opening at Big Cat Gallery 154 Orchard Street (212) 982-6210

Thursday, May 8th 10pm Jon Langford (Mekons/Waco Bros) brings us "noisy tunes spanning the various phases of my sorry career" in the form of The Ship & Pilot featuring Steve Goulding (Mekons, Wacos, Rumour etc.), Tony Maimone (Pere Ubu, They Might Be Giants) & Jean Cook on violin. Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. Not to brag, but it's my birthday. $7

Friday, May 9th 8pm Word of Mouth with Ali Farahnakian returns. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $10.

Saturday, May 10th 10pm-Midnight Terry Jinn's Enormous Television 2 at The Bitter End. An unspeakably big rock show with nonstop stars. Not to brag, but I'm one of them. $7

Sunday, May 11th 8pm Orchestra Pit. Classical improv directed by Armando Diaz. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $5.

Through May 3rd Tony Fitzpatrick Two Shows. "Autumn Etchings" at Big Cat Gallery 154 Orchard Street (212) 982-6210. Wednesday-Saturday noon to 7pm, Sunday 1-7, and "The Ruckus" at Bill Maynes Gallery 529 W. 20th St. (212) 741-3318. Not to brag, but I used to babysit his kid.

Tuesday, April 29th and Wednesday, April 30th 7:30pm The Death of a Judge. Adapted and directed by Shira Piven from Leo Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilych. A work in progress with film from Water Theatre Company (they brought us the very excellent Pilgrims). Film Co-director and Director of Photography: Tarvis Watson. Production Manager: Jessica Faith Ritter. Featuring Susan G. Bob, Leelai Demoz, Tom Draper, Lawrence Grimm, Lynn Hawley, Matt Higgins, Anne Hubbard, Patrick McCartney, Adam McKay, Lili Rose Piven McKay, Sharla Meese, Stephanie Mnookin, Sheryl Moller, David Prete, Joe Roland, Joan Ryan, and Matt Vlahakis. The Kraine Theater 85 East 4th St. (btw 2nd & 3rd Aves) 212-971-1014 for reservations. $10.

Tuesday, April 29th 8pm Going for It. Written and Performed by Brian Huskey. Directed By Jason Mantzoukas. Improviser extraordinaire Brian Huskey (of Naked Babies) plays assorted tragicomic figures who always go for it—even when they probably shouldn't. UCB Theater at their new permanent location! Maverick Theatre 307 W 26th St btw 8th & 9th Ave. 212-366-9176
(Tuesdays @ 8 pm through May.) $5

Tuesday, April 29th 10pm Cassis (from b-blush + scratch 'N sniff) Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg 709 Lorimer Street (718) 302-3770. Following Richard Douglas (9 pm). Free.

Tuesday, April 29th 8pm Automatic Vaudeville at the Ars Nova Theater (511 West 54th Street -b/w 10th and 11th Streets) Song and dance team Hilly & Gavin Souchet welcome special guests including Eric Drysdale, Demetri Martin, Magician Eric Walton. $5.

Wednesday, April 30th 8pm Underground Comedy Baruch. JON BENJAMIN SHOW - Jon Benjamin (Dr. Katz, Home Movies) hosts a night of bizarre and wonderful people and acts. Then at 10pm TODD BARRY SINGLE HANDEDLY SAVES THE UCB THEATRE. Baruch Performing Arts Center, Rose Nagelberg Theatre. 55 Lexington Ave (25th Street Entrance). 212-366-9176. Each show $10.

Thursday, May 1st 9-11pm Crescent and Frost (with Roland Satterwhite on violin). Parkside Lounge 317 E Houston btw B & C. FREE.

Friday, May 2nd 8pm Word of Mouth with Ali Farahnakian returns. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $10.

Friday, May 2nd 10pm. Seven Minutes in Heaven. Comedy show and then party at 11pm. Snacks and beer included. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $10, $8 if you bring a friend.

Saturday, May 3rd The Works on Shirts Project will be staging "WEARNICA", an international exhibition of artistic reactions to war, rendered on the backs of white cotton dress shirts and worn into cultural, commercial and governmental locations around the globe to raise public awareness of the realities of war in our time.

Sunday, May 4th 7pm Gore Vidal. Nation Books presents the essayist, critic, and author of Dreaming War: Blood for Oil and the Cheney-Bush Junta. New York Society for Ethical Culture 64th Street and Central Park West. Moderated by WNYC's Leonard Lopate. Introductory remarks from Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor of The Nation Tix online or call (866) 468-7619. $20

Sunday, May 4th 8pm Orchestra Pit. Classical improv directed by Armando Diaz. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $5.

Thursday, April 24th 9:30pm Roland Satterwhite with Anne Drummond's Electric Quintet at Smoke (106th and Bway) no cover, 3 sets. Free.

Friday, April 25th 8pm The Workers Memorial Day Concert featuring Marc Ribot, Amina Baraka, Paddy on the Railway, the Royal Bannah Band, and Battlestar America. In the NYC Joint-Board Auditorium 31 W. 15th Street, NYC. FREE.

Friday, April 25th Midnight Sketch Show returns with George Bush is a Motherfucker. UCB Theater at their new permanent location! Maverick Theatre 307 W 26th St btw 8th & 9th Ave. Not to brag, but I think my accordion will be played in this show, though not by me. $7.

Saturday, April 26 Christmas Coup Comedy Players (Janet Coleman, David Dozer, Mark Kehoe, John McDonagh, Moogy Klingman and Lindley Farley) and democratically-elected celebrities Grandpa Al Lewis, Professor Irwin Corey and others bring you undiluted political satire to benefit WBAI 99.5. Starring Marshall Ephron and Randy Credico as the Presidents of the United States. The Puffin Room is at 435 Broome Street (between Broadway and Crosby). (212) 343-2881 for reservations. $10

Saturday, April 26th 8pm. Lylice & American Standard. Two charming one-woman comedy shows, by Jen Nails and Jessica Allen, respectively. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $8

Sunday, April 27th 8:30 (new time!) Tinkle at Pianos 158 Ludlow Street. Comedy variety show/Rock 'n' Roll experience presented by Todd Barry, Jon Benjamin, and David Cross. 212-592-0901. Doors at 8:15pm, handstamping at 7:15pm. This week Todd Barry & Jon Benjamin host Eugene Mirman, Jon Glaser, Todd Barry, and special secret surprise guests plus special musical guest The Minus 5. $6.

Tuesday, April 15th 7pm Poet Adrienne Rich at Barnard College 3008 Broadway at 117th St. McIntosh Student Center (212-854-2067). Subway: 1, 9 to 116th St/Columbia Univ. FREE.

Tuesday, April 15th 8pm Automatic Vaudeville at the Ars Nova Theater (511 West 54th Street -b/w 10th and 11th Streets) Song and dance team Hilly & Gavin Souchet welcome special guests Andy Blitz, Guile by Stephanie Mnookin and Eliot Laurence, Wadlow. Short Film by Adam McKay. Music by Lee Feldman. $5.

Friday, April 18th 8pm Word of Mouth with Ali Farahnakian returns. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $10.

Friday, April 18th 9pm Racecar FINAL SHOW. Improv running backwards with Liz Black, Brian Fountain, Ken Keech, Brendan McLoughlin, Jessica Myles, Dan Powell, Kate Spencer. Directed by Jane Borden. St. Marks Theatre 94 St. Marks Place (1st Ave and Avenue A) Reservations: racecarreservations@hotmail.com $5.

Friday, April 18th 10pm Midwesterners & Orc PIT (improv). Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $8.

Saturday, April 19th Lylice & American Standard. Two charming one-woman comedy shows, by Jen Nails and Jessica Allen, respectively. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $8

Tuesday, April 22nd 8pm Automatic Vaudeville at the Ars Nova Theater (511 West 54th Street -b/w 10th and 11th Streets) Song and dance team Hilly & Gavin Souchet welcome special guests including Demetri Martin, Slovin & Allen, Fourwarned. Music by Hi-Score. $5.

Friday, April 11th 8pm Word of Mouth with Ali Farahnakian returns. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $10.

Friday, April 11th (also the 18th) 9pm Racecar Improv running backwards with Liz Black, Brian Fountain, Ken Keech, Brendan McLoughlin, Jessica Myles, Dan Powell, Kate Spencer. Directed by Jane Borden. St. Marks Theatre 94 St. Marks Place (1st Ave and Avenue A) Reservations: racecarreservations@hotmail.com $5.

Sunday, April 13th 8pm Orchestra Pit. Classical improv directed by Armando Diaz. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $5.

Friday, April 4th scratch 'N sniff at The LIT magazine party at the New School. 6:45p - 7:30p scratch 'N sniff (cookies!) 7:30p - 8:30p readings by Ben Miller, Dan Nester, Prageeta Sharma, cartoonist Matt Madden. 8:30p - 10p scratch 'N sniff again. Wollman Hall (the whole 5th floor of 66 W. 11th Street and has wraparound balconies and fishbowl floor-to-ceiling windows). Free catered spread with Brooklyn Brewery beverages and wine.

Friday, April 4th (also the 11th and 18th) 9pm Racecar Improv running backwards with Liz Black, Brian Fountain, Ken Keech, Brendan McLoughlin, Jessica Myles, Dan Powell, Kate Spencer. Directed by Jane Borden. St. Marks Theatre - 94 St. Marks Pl (1st Ave and Avenue A) Also appearing this week Aaron Bergeron and Terry Jinn! Reservations: racecarreservations@hotmail.com $5

Saturday, April 5th 9pm sharp! Cassis (from b-blush + scratch 'N sniff) riding accordion + keyboard + harmonium with special guest: David Cossin on cardboard tube! Living Room 84 Stanton St. / corner Allen 212.533.7235 free ($5 suggested). Also on bill: 8pm Kim Wayman, 10pm Spooky Ghost (2 sets).

Sunday, April 6th 8pm Orchestra Pit. Classical improv directed by Armando Diaz. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $5.

Tuesday, April 8th 8pm Automatic Vaudeville at the Ars Nova Theater (511 West 54th Street -b/w 10th and 11th Streets) Song and dance team Hilly & Gavin Souchet welcome Ellen Cleghorne (SNL), Adam McKay (SNL) Andy Blitz, a short film by Stella, music by Chris Anderson, the daring sword swallowing of Johnny Fox, and Frank Fingers.

Wednesday, April 9th 8pm The Main Squeeze Pigtail Orchestra 18 female accordionists under the illustrious direction of Walter Kuehr (owner of Main Squeeze, for all your accordion needs). Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. With Rachelle Garniez. $6

Thursday, March 27th 9pm. Pipe Up! magazine release PartyShow for #4: March. Musical guests Deb Magocsi and Jenn Ward start us off with some accordion songs about debauchery and vice, then Lee Feldman plays songs to inspire Beauty Love Truth improvisers. In the backroom at Parkside Lounge 317 E Houston btw B & C. Free!

Thursday, March 27th thru Saturday, March 29th 9pm (Also Saturday at 7pm and Sunday, March 30 at 5pm only) Greenberg and Robin Goldwasser's People are Wrong! at PS122. The show stars David Driver (Rent), Grammy-winner John Flansburgh (of They Might Be Giants), Maggie Moore (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Chris Anderson (of Muckafurgason), and the Losers Lounge band. Reservations advised. Tickets are $18 at the box office. 150 1st Ave. or call 212 477 5829, or order online ticketweb.com.

Friday, March 28th Horns and Halos ("one of the best undistributed films of 2002" -IndieWIRE) at The Screening Room 54 Varick Street. Documentary about the life of the banned and burned George W. Bush biography Fortunate Son.

Friday, March 28th 9:30pm Bubble at The Baggot Inn 82 W 3rd St (bet Sullivan and Thompson) 212-477-0622

Friday, March 28th Midnight. T.J. Monkey's show with Stomping Ground at UCBT@Chelsea Playhouse. 125 W. 22nd St (b/w 6 & 7th Ave) 212-366-9176. $7. Comedic essayists and monkeys! What more could you wish for? Good improv? You got it.

Sunday, March 23rd 8pm Orchestra Pit. Classical improv directed by Armando Diaz. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $5.

Wednesday, April 2nd 8pm Little Gray Book Lecture No. 18: What will happen in the future? With PAUL TOUGH (editor/contributor, www.openletters.net, The New York Times Magazine) providing a personal history of professional futurism;CHUCK KLOSTERMAN (author, FARGO ROCK CITY and the forthcoming SEX, DRUGS, AND COCOA PUFFS); WHITNEY PASTOREK (www.whittlz.com); and BRETT MARTIN (expert in arcane facts and practices, also freelance magazine writer) and JONATHAN COULTON. Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. $5 donation.

Tuesday, March 18 7-9pm What Liberal Media? Truth and Bias in the American media's coverage of War and Peace. Discussion featuring Nation columnist (and author of What Liberal Media?) Eric Alterman, New York Daily News columnist Stanley Crouch, comedian Janeane Garofalo, Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist, and New York Sun managing editor Ira Stoll. Moderated by Nation columnist and Columbia University law professor Patricia Williams. CUNY Graduate Center Fifth Avenue and 34th Street. Admission is free. Doors open 6:00pm. Please arrive early. More information. 212-209-5442

Tuesday, March 18th 8pm Automatic Vaudeville at the Ars Nova Theater (511 West 54th Street -b/w 10th and 11th Streets) with song and dance team Hilly & Gavin Souchet welcome Patrice O'Neal, Sphere Juggler Bradford Lowery, Cowboy AJ Silver & Lady Ace. Short film by Slovin & Allen. Music by Blood Group. $5.

Tuesday, March 18th 9pm. Lee Feldman, Pete Galub, Byron Isaacs. Pete's Candy Store 709 Lorimer St. Wmsburg. (718) 302-3770.

Thursday, March 20th, 11pm, Benedek Band. Roland Satterwhite's band at the Cutting Room (24th between 5th and 6th Aves) $5

Friday, March 21st Midnight. Aaron Bergeron's You've Got a Crush on Aaron Bergeron LIVE. One Night Only! UCB Theater @ Chelsea Playhouse. 125 W. 22nd St (b/w 6 & 7th Ave) 212-366-9176.

Wednesday, March 12th 11:00pm. BATTLESTAR AMERICA. ACME Underground 9 Great Jones St. The best socialist country hip-hop band ever. $6

Wednesday, March 12th 11:30pm on CBS. Elvis Costello guest hosts Late Show with David Letterman.

Thursday, March 13th 9:30. UCB Harold team Dr. Awesome performs its swan song performance at the UCB Theater at Chelsea Playhouse (125 W 22nd St. btw 6th & 7th Ave). With Dr. Awesome there was always a strong chance of magic, and tonight all the old doctors rejoin for one last display of the power of ensemble. Aaron Bergeron, David Berman, Sara Jacobs, Terry Jinn, Julie Klausner, Marc Liepis, Leslie Meisel, Doug Moe, Eli Newell, Oliver Ralli, Amy Rhodes, Sam Riegel, Ed Snible, and Jessica Chaffin. $5.

Friday, March 14th and Saturday March 15th at 10pm. FINAL TWO performances of Warriors at Peoples Improv Theater. Two crazed ad men try to cook up the ultimate slogan to sell the Army. By Michel Garneau. With Tony Torn, Michael McCartney and Nick Keene. Directed by Nick Keene. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $15.

Saturday, March 15 Anti-War March on Washington DC. 2 days before Bush and Blair's deadline for war. On the bright side, this time it'll be 58 degrees and sunny!

Saturday, March 15 8:00 sharp to 11:00pm Harr-a-thon 2: Second Annual George Harrison Tribute Concert to benefit the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health. At The Baggot Inn 82 W 3rd St NY btw Thompson and Sullivan.This concert features diverse, original, and talented performers interpreting the songs of the late George Harrison, The Coolest Beatle, in their own inimitable styles. Included are: Pete Galub, Brute Force, Jason Lewis, Nine Men's Morris, Wendy Ip, The Larch, Dave Foster, Mark Humble, Michael Culhane, John Sharples, the Spunk Lads, Erica Smith. $5 cover will be collected on behalf of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health. For more Harr-a-Thon info call 718-336-8384

Saturday March 15th 9 and 11pm Loser's Lounge presents Tribute To Van Morrison. One Night ONLY, Two Shows at The Knitting Factory. 74 Leonard Street. $15

Saturday, March 15th 11pm. Jamprov hosted by Don Slovin. Biweekly improv comedy show at the Brooklyn Lyceum $5, free for performers.

Sunday, March 16th 7pm eastern. Global Candlelight vigil for peace.

Sunday, March 16th 6:30pm. Brian Finkelstein hosts So, What's Your Story? Funny stories, monologues, poems. Every week one lucky audience member will get a chance to come up and perform. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $5. Stick around for the Orchestra Pit at 8, improv directed by Armando Diaz.

Friday Feb 28th 10pm Think Tank Film Screening III at VOID for this very important social event. Visit: www.thnktnk.org for event details. Think Tank Film Screening is a bi-annual screening event showcasing thought-provoking and controversial shorts from both local and international artists. Party before and after the show.

Friday Feb 28th and Onward Horns and Halos ("one of the best undistributed films of 2002" -IndieWIRE) opens at Cinema Village (22 E 12th St. between 5th and Unviersity). Documentary about the life of the banned and burned George W. Bush biography Fortunate Son.

Friday Feb 28th and Saturday March 1st at 10pm. Warriors at Peoples Improv Theater. Two crazed ad men try to cook up the ultimate slogan to sell the Army. By Michel Garneau. With Tony Torn, Michael McCartney and Nick Keene. Directed by Nick Keene. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $15.

Saturday March 1st at 8pm. Improv from the Office and The Dark Champions. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $8.

Sunday March 2nd 6:30pm Brian Finkelstein hosts Story Slam. Funny stories, monologues, poems. Every week one lucky audience member will get a chance to come up and perform. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $5. Stick around for the Orchestra Pit, improv directed by Armando Diaz.

Monday March 3rd 10:22pm Monday Night Improv. Ali Farahnakian and Miles Stroth with special guests. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $8.

Tuesday March 4th 8pm Automatic Vaudeville at the Ars Nova Theater (511 West 54th Street -b/w 10th and 11th Streets) with song and dance team Hilly & Gavin Souchet, Demetri Martin. Jessi Klein, Charlene, Tammy Faye Starlite, film by sean conroy, live music from Julian Velard, Frank Fingers. $5.

Wednesday March 5th 8pm Little Gray Book Lecture No. 17: How to Generate a Winning Character (more specifically: Dungeons, Dragons, and other Role Playing Games). With Rhian Ellis, J. Robert Lennon, Fred H. Nicolaus, John Sellers, Joel Stein, David Guion, Michael Handelman, Chung, and Gabe Soria and Steve Burns (Blues Clues) performing the song D & D Woman. Galapagos Art Space. 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe. L Train to Bedford Avenue. 718-782-5188. $5 donation.

Monday Feb 24th 10pm Inside the Improvisors Studio with Kevin Dorff at The Peoples Improv Theater. This show will be a conversation about the art of improvisation with Kevin Dorff (Second City, ImprovOlympic, Late Night With Conan O'Brien), hosted by Ali Farahnakian. 212.563.7488 for reservations.

Tuesday Feb 25th at 8pm. Petrol. Neutrino. Police Chief Rumble. 3 teams perform longform improv comedy in this benefit to help UCB get a new theater. Chicago City Limits Theater.1105 First Avenue at 61st Street. 212-888-5233. $7

Tuesday Feb 25th 8pm Automatic Vaudeville at the Ars Nova Theater (511 West 54th Street -b/w 10th and 11th Streets) with Janeane Garafalo, Andy Blitz, A Film by David Cross, Music by Major Matt Mason, Andre Dubouchet, and Burton Crane a 70-year-old Rapper. $5.

Wednesday Feb 26th Virtual March on Washington sponsored by the Win Without War Coalition. MoveOn.org is the online headquarters where patriots can say no to war in Iraq through emails, phone calls, and faxes to your Senators and to those guys in the White House.

Thursday Feb 27th Patrick Borelli's Awkward Theater. Standup at The Gershwin Hotel 7 E 27th St., (212) 545-8000 (between 5th & Madison Ave.) Subway: N, R, 6 to 28th St. Rumor has it this is the last one at this space!

Monday Feb 17th Nada Surf at Bowery Ballroom. Great NYT article here. With 20-year-old cutie Norwegian Sondre Lerche opening. $12.

Wednesday Feb 19th 8:30pm (doors at 8) All-women 18-piece accordion band under the illustrious direction of Walter Kuehr will be playing at the Cutting Room 19 West 24th St btw Broadway & 6th Ave.

Thursday Feb 20th 7pm. Sue Garner, The Scene is Now, Prince Lefty and his Ramblin Kings, Elizabeth Harper. A benefit for the East River Music Project. In a solo set from the former member of The Shams and Run On, Sue Gardner plays songs from her new record, "Shadyside," out on Thrill Jockey. Prince Lefty and his Ramblin Kings play honky-tonk guaranteed to put tears in your beers. The Scene is Now are Hoboken legends and pioneers of the No Wave sound, on bar/none. With Elizabeth Harper, who recently opened for Johnny Marr. At Galapagos in Williamsburg.$6

Thursday Feb 20th 10pm. Music by Nate Shelkey. The Orange Bear. 47 Murray Street between W. Broadway and Church St. Free.

Friday Feb 21st at 7pm. McSweeney's Reading with Melissa Bank, Todd Hanson (Onion), Rachel Cohen, and Chuck Klosterman (that great Fargo book) $5.

Friday Feb 21nd and Saturday Feb 22rd at 10pm. Warriors at Peoples Improv Theater. Two crazed ad men try to cook up the ultimate slogan to sell the Army. By Michel Garneau. With Tony Torn, Michael McCartney and Nick Keene. Directed by Nick Keene. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $15.

Saturday Feb 22 at 8pm. Improv from the Office and The Dark Champions. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $8.

Saturday Feb 22 9:00pm sharp to 1:00am Harr-a-thon 2: Second Annual Brooklyn George Harrison Tribute Concert to benefit the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health. Freddy's Back Room, 485 Dean Street btw Flatbush and 6th Aves Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. 718-622-7035 This concert features diverse, original, and talented performers interpreting the songs of the late George Harrison, The Coolest Beatle, in their own inimitable styles.There is no cover but donations will be accepted on behalf of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health. All money collected goes to the AAIUH - no administrative or other costs are deducted.

Sunday Feb 23rd 7pm Music and Improv at The BAGGOT INN 82 W 3rd St NY. Music and Improv. 7-Lianne Smith 7:30-Jason Lewis 8-Matt Keating 8:30-Dina Finai 9-Lee Feldman 9:30-John Margolis with short improv sets woven throughout from Beauty Love Truth performers, including Julie Brister, Kevin Dorff, Dannah Feinglass, Brian Fountain, Shannon Manning, Dave Martin, Paul Scheer, Eliza Skinner, Ed Snible, and more! $ free.

Sunday Feb 23rd 6:30pm Brian Finkelstein hosts Story Slam. Funny stories, monologues, poems. Every week one lucky audience member will get a chance to come up and perform. This week: Jeff Campbell, Sean Conroy (The Swarm), Ed Helms (The Daily Show), Amanda Nelson, Charlie Sanders & YOU. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $5.

Monday Feb 10th thru Thursday Feb 13th. Final week of Peter Sellers retrospective at Film Forum.

Tuesday Feb 11th at 8pm. Petrol. Neutrino. Mother. 3 teams perform longform improv comedy in this benefit to help UCB get a new theater. Chicago City Limits Theater.1105 First Avenue at 61st Street. 212-888-5233. $7

Wednesday Feb 12th at 8pm Rob Paravonian. ABOVE KLEPTOMANIA At Show World. 669- 671 Eighth Ave (btwn 42nd & 43rd St.) Theater #2 (on the 2nd Floor) 917-214-8252. $10 ($8 Students).

Wednesday Feb 12, Friday Feb 14, Saturday Feb 15 Loser's Lounge presents A Tribute To The Bee Gees at Fez Under Time Cafe 380 Lafayette Street at Great Jones. $18.

Thursday Feb 13th at 7pm. Pipe Up! Magazine release party for fresh-off-the-presses Number 3: Valentines. At 7pm, improv from the nice people of Slow Motion. At 8, music by Lianne Smith and Cassis (from b-blush + scratch 'N sniff).Then party until/stay for Clark Gayton's set at 10. Parkside Lounge. 317 East Houston btw B & C. $FREE.

Thursday Feb 13th at 7pm. IT'S A FREE COUNTRY: PERSONAL FREEDOM IN AMERICA AFTER 9/11. Participants: Danny Goldberg (Editor, It’s a Free Country), David Rees (Cartoonist, Get Your War On), Norman Siegel (former Executive Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union). The Brooklyn Brewery. 79 North 11th St. Wmsburg.

Friday Feb 14th at 8pm. Video Shmideo. New weekly short film screenings hosted by Armando Diaz at Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $8. BYOB.

Friday Feb 14th and Saturday Feb 15th at 10pm. Warriors at Peoples Improv Theater. Two crazed ad men try to cook up the ultimate slogan to sell the Army. By Michel Garneau. With Tony Torn, Michael McCartney and Nick Keene. Directed by Nick Keene. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $15.

Friday Feb 14th Midnight (11:59). Kiss Me. Sketch and improvisation from the best of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater come out late for you on Valentine's Day to make you laugh and make out. They promised a kissing booth and other "dating" devices. $10.

Saturday Feb 15th Noon. Anti-war protest in New York at the UN (1st Ave. North of 49th St.) Visit www.unitedforpeace.org for more info. A small group of us are meeting at Herald Square at 10:30, then marching up to Bryant Park, then over to UN. Lots of other feeder marches available here: http://pax.protest.net/NYC/calendrome.cgi and a group of comedians and other performers are meeting at Columbus circle.

Saturday Feb 15th at 8pm. Improv from the Office and The Dark Champions. Peoples Improv Theater. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. $8.

Sunday Feb 16th 7pm Funny Women Festival presents a benefit performance of: "C" is for Cabaret starring Laura Klein-Danilov w / Hector Coris on the piano. Tix online or call: 212-352-3101. The Triad 158 W. 72nd St. $25 at the door ($20 in advance) plus 2 drinks.

Friday, January 31 at 8:30pm The Waco Brothers/The Sadies/Jon Langford & The Sadies at Mercury Lounge. $10 advance, $12 at the door.

Friday, January 31 at 10pm (then Fridays and Saturdays at 10) Opening night for WARRIORS at Peoples Improv Theater. Two crazed ad men try to cook up the ultimate slogan to sell the Army. By Michel Garneau. With Tony Torn, Michael McCartney and Nick Keene. Directed by Nick Keene. Special opening night guest this Friday -- songwriter Stephan Smith presenting the video of his new song "The Bell" featuring Pete Seeger and Dean Ween. $15.154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488.

Friday, January 31st - Thursday, February 13th. Two-week Peter Sellers retrospective at Film Forum.

Saturday, February 1 at midnight. Not So Secret Sluts In 'Aspen Or Bust!' Hosts: Brett Gelman and Seth Morris. Starring: Sean Conroy, Patrick Borelli, dancing sensation Pam and Terry Queefy, Ed Helms, Riggle & Burke and Carol Kolb of The Onion. House band Jason Mantzoukas and Brian Huskey and Bored Go-Go Dancers! UCB Theater at Chelsea Playhouse (125 W22nd St. btw 6th & 7th Ave). $10.

Sunday, February 2 at 8:30 p.m. The Waco Brothers/The Sadies/Jon Langford & The Sadies. Maxwells in Hoboken. $8 adv./$10 door.

Monday, February 3rd at 8 PM Comedy with: Eugene Mirman, Demetri Martin, Jon Benjamin and friends, Todd Barry at Great Lakes (5th Ave and 1st street in Park Slope, Brooklyn). Free.

Wednesday, February 5 at 8pm. John Hodgman's Little Gray Book Lecture 16: How to Pour the Perfect Werthmann on the subject of things named after people. Mixologist Dale DeGroff, author of a book on mixology, will make a cocktail in honor of spelling bee winner Colleen Werthmann plus Adam Rapoport, Samantha Hunt, Jonathan Coulton, and Starlee Kine of This American Life. Galapagos Art Space (Back Room) 70 North Sixth Street in Williamsburg, bet Kent and Wythe. 718 782-5188

Thursday, February 8th at 11am Christmas Coup Comedy Players. Radio political satire. Tune in to WBAI 99.5 in New York City, or listen online at: http://www.wbai.org

Friday, February 7th 2-4PM. Join United for Peace and Justice outside United States Federal Courthouse, Foley Square, Centre & Worth Streets, Manhattan (4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall or N/R/W to City Hall). A hearing is scheduled for their federal lawsuit against the City of New York over its refusal to issue a march permit for February 15. They had requested a permit to assemble near the United Nations, march past the UN, and then march through Manhattan to a rally location near Central Park. The City countered by saying that we could have a "stationary event" but not a march. Keep the pressure on.

Friday, February 7th at 8pm Video Schmideo. A new night of short film screenings hosted by Armando Diaz at Peoples Improv Theater. Revisit Ladyland by Shannon Manning with Tom Blake, Julie Brister, Jackie Clarke, Sean Conroy, James Eason, Machito Garcia, Tammy Golden, Janice Kirkwood, Mike Ludwig, Phil Shane, Gayle Snible, Christine Walters. Many more TBA. 154 W. 29th St., near 7th Ave. 212-563-7488. Followed at 10pm by the play Warriors.

February 7, 8, 12, 14, 15 Loser's Lounge presents A Tribute To The Bee Gees at Fez Under Time Cafe 380 Lafayette Street at Great Jones

Saturday, February 8th at 9 pm Cassis (from b-blush + scratch 'N sniff) singing heavenly over accordion/harmonium/keyboard and home-made electronic grooves evoking short and sometimes feature length mind-movies. Barbes in Brooklyn's Park Slope at 376 9th St between 6th & 7th ave. 718 965 917. They also have free movie screenings. Free.

Saturday, February 8th Benefit to End the Israeli Occupation. Marc Ribot, Elliott Sharp, Zafer Tawil, Frank London, DJ Mutamassik, Raz Mesinai, Roy Nathanson, Liz Magnes & Kathleen Chalfant, Jennifer Charles, Steven Bernstein, Marty Ehrlich, Anthony Coleman, Ammiel Alcalay, Kathy Engel, Barbara Barg, Grace Paley, Kimiko Hahn, Judith Malina, Lynne Tillman, Suzanne Fiol, and many more. Knitting Factory. 74 Leonard Street.

Monday, January 20th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday holiday. Also deadline for submissions for "Valentines" issue of Pipe Up!

This week: 3 Readings for Phil Dray's book: At the Hands of Persons Unknown : The Lynching of Black America

Monday, January 20th 7:30-8:30 Barnes & Noble 2289 Broadway (near 82nd)

Tuesday, Jan. 21st KGB 7 - 885 E. 4th Street (between 1st & 2nd Aves-- closer to 1st)

Thursday, Jan 23rd 7-8 Housing works 126 Crosby (between Prince & Houston)

Wednesday, January 8th The Slaughter Rule is getting its US theatrical Premiere,at the Pioneer Theater on 3rd and A Streets. By Andrew and Alex Smith, starring Ryan Gosling and David Morse. Reception at Pianos 158 Ludlow St. Two weeks only.

Sunday, January 12th 8pm Debut of Tinkle at Pianos - 158 Ludlow Street. A new comedy variety show/Rock 'n' Roll experience presented (alphabetically) by Todd Barry, Jon Benjamin, and David Cross. 212 592 0901 $6.

Tuesday, January 14th After touring through Switzerland Cassis from b-blush is playing solo @ the Accordion night @ Cutting Room 19 W 24th btw Bway/6th (212) 691-4065 $10
8:30 pm Brian Mitchell (from mojo mancini)
9:30 pm Cassis (from b-blush)
10:30 pm Marni Rice with Deni Bonet + Charlie Giordano

Thursday, January 16th 9:30pm Battlestar at Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (F to 2nd Ave). Socialist Country Hip-hop. FREE

Friday, January 17th (NEW DATE!) Pipe Up! magazine release party in the backroom at Parkside Lounge 317 E Houston btw B & C. 7:00pm. (Happy Hour until 8 but party/performances run until 9:30). Music, comedy, and magazines. Lianne Smith, Humble/Foster, Roland Satterwhite and more! FREE but donations will be welcome.

Saturday, January 18th Anti-War March on Washington DC (and San Francisco)

Monday, December 9th, 8PM Chris Mills, (solo) $8 a great alt-country guy who sings beautiful doomed songs of love. So Chicago. Fez under Time Cafe 380 Lafayette Street at Great Jones, NYC

Wednesday Dec 11, 8pm, Friday Dec 13, 9pm, Saturday Dec 14, 7 pm & 11pm The Loser's Lounge Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel 13, 14 at Fez under Time Cafe 380 Lafayette Street at Great Jones, NYC

Thursday, December 12 HUMBLE FOSTER (8pm) THE NEW TANGERINE PUPPETS (9pm) SPRINKLE GENIES (10pm) OWL MOTEL (11pm) FREE. The BAGGOT INN 82 W 3rd St NY, NY 10012

Friday, December 13, 7:00pm Get Your War On - tour finale Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg 709 Lorimer Street (718) 302-3770

Saturday, December 14, 7pm Phil Kline: "Every year since 1992 I've presented Unsilent Night, an outdoor ambient music piece for an INFINITE number of boom box tape players. It's like a Christmas carolling party except that we don't sing, but rather carry boom boxes, each playing a separate tape which is part of the piece. In effect, we become a city block long stereo system!" The arch in Washington Square at 7 pm then moving east to Tompkins Square Park, where the piece will end around 8 o'clock. boombox@mindspring.com if you'd like to participate.

at 7pm Jon Dee Graham. My sister says: "Hooray for the Moon is one of my favorites this year, and every show I've seen has made my top 5 of the year list. He's a great songwriter, musician, and showman, and you really cannot go wrong. Go see Jon Dee Graham! He's playing solo, with Ian Moore, who the kids seem to like." Joe's Pub. 425 Lafayette St between Astor Pl and E 4th St. 212-539-8770

Through December 23rd Nadia Dev, Zoltan Gerle, Deborah Magocsi, and Gavin Spielman. Deborah makes whimsical and lonely dioramas. 11-7 Th.-Sun. Stephen Downes Gallery 377 Broom Street btw Mott and Mulberry NY 10013. 212-274-9194.

Christopher Hitchens' article on Kissinger's appointment to 9/11 inquiry: http://slate.msn.com/?id=2074678

Lots more Kissinger articles at Hitchens' alma mater: www.thenation.com and a new installment on the subject of Kissinger is on David Rees' Get Your War On. www.getyourwaron.com)

Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:30pm Demetri Martin in "If I" at PSNBC at Here Theater (145 6th ave., between spring & dominick) call 212-647-0202 x. 301 FREE.

Wednesday, December 4th John Hodgman's Little Gray Book Lecture No. 15: How to Redistribute Wealth and Joy (second annual Holiday Spectacle and Charity Auction) shall take place at 8PM at Galapagos Art Space in Williamsburg, AMY FUSSELMAN, BRETT MARTIN, ADAM RAPOPORT, ALEXANDRA RINGE, WADE SCHUMAN, JONATHAN COULTON 70 North Sixth Street, bet Kent and Wythe L Train to Bedford Avenue 718 782-5188 www.galapagosartspace.com www.littlegraybooks.com. $5 donation.

Wednesday, December 4th 9:30pm-11:30pm Machito Orchestra at Noche 1604 Broadway New York, NY 10019 (212) 541-7070 FREE

Thursday, December 5th at 7pm. McSweeney's reading with Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth and Jonathan Ames. at Galapagos $5

THEN AT 10:30, also at Galapagos, B-Blush and Simon Ho (featuring Cassis on accordion and toys.)

Friday, December 6th, Showtime 9pm. Benefit Performance/Party at the Peoples Improvisational Theater. An evening of performances, food, and goodwill to introduce you to the new space for improv, theater, art, and music. Plus a chance to put on your holiday dress-up clothes! Featuring performances by Patrick Borelli, Jen Nails, Cassis from B-Blush, Humble/Foster, Roland Satterwhite, Brian Fountain, and many more! www.thepit-nyc.com Peoples Improv Theater 154 W. 29th St., 2nd Floor New York, NY 10001 212-563-7488 $15

December 9th, 8PM Chris Mills, a great alt-country guy who sings beautiful doomed songs of love. So Chicago. Fez under Time Cafe (solo) $8

Through December 23rd 6-9pm Opening art reception for Nadia Dev, Zoltan Gerle, Deborah Magocsi, and Gavin Spielman. Deborah makes whimsical and lonely dioramas. 11-7 Th.-Sun. Stephen Downes Gallery 377 Broom Street btw Mott and Mulberry NY 10013. 212-274-9194.

Christopher Hitchens' article on Kissinger's appointment to 9/11 inquiry: http://slate.msn.com/?id=2074678

Lots more Kissinger articles at Hitchens' alma mater: www.thenation.com and a new installment on the subject of Kissinger is on David Rees' Get Your War On. www.getyourwaron.com)

ONGOING:

COMEDY:

Mondays at 8 Eating It at Luna Lounge 171 Ludlow St. www.eatingit.net $7 (includes one free drink)

Tuesdays at 8 Automatic Vaudeville at Ars Nova hosted by Dannah Feinglass and Paul Scheer www.arsnovanyc.com $5 (also, Thursday shows hosted by the Trachtenberg Family Players at 8, $10) 511 West 54th Street (between 10th & 11th Avenues)

Wednesdays at 8 Invite them Up hosted by Eugene Mirman & Bobby Tisdale at Cinema Classics 332 E 11, between 1st and 2nd www.hectorcoris.com/comedy.htm Free.

Thursdays at 9 Patrick Borelli's Great $5 Comedy Show 9 PM at The Gershwin Hotel 7 E 27th St., (212) 545-8000 (between 5th & Madison Ave.) Subway: N, R, 6 to 28th St.

MUSIC:

Jon Langford and company:

Rob Paravonian. Political and funny songs

BOOKS:

Phil Dray's book: At the Hands of Persons Unknown : The Lynching of Black America

you can listen to him talk about it on Fresh Air here

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Tonight at Noon by Sue Mingus
A memoir of her life with Mingus, this love story includes never-before published photographs of Mingus and a special epilogue about the activites Mingus' music has taken on since his death.

You can dig more about Charles Mingus and the Mingus Big Band at their site.

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http://www.leftbooks.com has just added seven beautiful 2003 calendars, five sets of Knowledge Cards and Anti-war Tee Shirts to their inventory.

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