around town today
various times: free outdoor movies:
a league of their own, brooklyn bridge park, pier 1 harborview lawn >>color>
modern ruin: a world’s fair pavilion, kissena park (queens) >>color>
moulin rouge, morris-jumel mansion (washington heights) >>color>
viva las vega, hamilton fish park (les) >>color>
6pm (thursdays thru 9/29): dance, sing and swing at dumbo’s second annual live at the archway series, a weekly cabaret under the manhattan bridge featuring free outdoor musical performances, dj sets, dance classes and more. tonight: m.a.k.u. soundsystem and dj eugene tambourine. free. >>color>
6pm, 8:15pm, 10:30pm: bushwick’s syndicated screens wet hot american summer (2001), so you can feel even more wet and hot this summer. $3. >>color>
6-10pm: this week’s brooklyn museum free admission thursday nights programming includes a curator tour of the ‘who shot sports’ exhibition, a viewing of the summer olympics with a cash bar, as well as access to the exhibitions. >>color>
6:30pm: learn the true crime story of the man who decided to answer santa’s letters at writer/researcher alex palmer’s illustrated lecture on his book, the santa claus man: the rise and fall of a jazz age con man and the invention of christmas in new york. nypl mid-manhattan, free. >>color>
6:30pm (thursdays thru 8/25): the museum of modern art’s annual summer thursday concert series continues in the sculpture garden with los angeles-based psych project sun araw. included with regular museum admission ($25 general, $18 seniors, $14 students). >>color>
7pm: self-proclaimed pagemasters michael wolf and colin o’brien (the comedy duo nancy) host an adult version of reading-rainbow-meets-drunk-college-writing-workshop with fiction, erotica and stand up with the help of guests jacqueline novak (how to weep in public), dave hill (dave hill doesn’t live here anymore), joel kim booster (billy on the street), and music by katie von schleicher. strand books (union square), $10 admission includes a sixpoint beer and a $10 gift card to use at the store. >>color>
7pm: poetry, music, and burlesque collide at the launch event for jenny williamson’s poetry debut collection of flaws in a black dress, with live music by master michael quinn + jeff allyn szwast, poetry by williamson + friends, burlesque by galatea stone, and a bar napkin poetry contest. hell phone speakeasy (bushwick), free. >>color>
7pm: the bitchcraft variety show moves to sid gold’s request room (chelsea) for ‘a wackadoo evening of stories, songs, comedy, and surprise crafts.’ tonight’s guests include kevin allison (risk!, the state), kendra cunningham (comedy central), rob paravonian (‘pachelbel rant’ viral video), robin bady, tarik daniels, and kelly dwyer. hosted by selena coppock (the new rules for blondes) and lauren maul (dudes bein’ dudes bein’ dudes). free. >>color>
7pm: cinema under the influence + young women in the arts present a screening of edo bertoglio’s film starring artist jean-michel basquiat, downtown 81. a post-film discussion exploring the film from a feminist perspective follows with a panel featuring annina nosei, the first gallerist to represent basquiat, and collector lenore schorr. fordham lincoln center’s veronica lally kehoe studio theatre (midtown west), $10 admission includes popcorn and soft drinks. >>color>
7pm: lily mcqueen, annie hart of au revoir simone, and maria usbeck play c’mon everybody (bed-stuy) for a night of new indie pop tunes. $8 adv, $10 dos. >>color>
7-10pm (ends today): the queens museum’s annual outdoor passport thursday international dance, music, and film series returns, focusing on a selection of cultures that bring artistic and cultural vitality to queens. tonight: taiwan, with a traditional music performance by yuhan su band and a screening of go grandriders! (2013). flushing meadows corona park, free. >>color>
7pm doors, 8pm show (monthly): at the drunk science show, three sloshed comedians compete to present the best dissertation to a panel of real scientists. this month’s show includes janelle james (seeso), marlena rodriguez (unbreakable kimmy schmidt writer), tim barnes, and biomedical and forensic anthropologist dr. angelique corthals. hosted by joanna rothkopf (jezebel), shannon odell (neuroscience phd student), and jordan mendoza (once was pre-med). littlefield (gowanus), $5 adv, $8 dos. >>color>
7:30pm: michael cera introduces tonight’s screening of scott pilgrim vs. the world at the metrograph (les). $15. >>color>
7:30pm: the new york no limits film series screens eight short independent films, followed by filmmaker q+a. the wild project (east village), free (rsvp). >>color>
7:30pm (ends today): the astoria waterfront concert series brings song to the soil for six thursdays this summer. tonight: bon jovi journey tribute band bon journey. astoria park great lawn, free. >>color>
7:30pm doors, 8pm show (monthly): this month’s right now! live talk show with carolyn castiglia tackles body image, fat-shaming, fashion, weight loss, and more with a panel discussion, comedy, burlesque, and live music from elna baker (this american life), steffany allen (fashion and wardrobe stylist), lillian bustle (burlesque performer, the body poscast), badlands booker (competitive eater and rapper), and more. union hall (park slope), $10 adv, $12 dos. >>color>
8pm (monthly): female storytellers, stand-ups, improvisers, and character actors perform at the she makes me laugh show. tonight: phoebe robinson (2 dope queens), krystyna hutchinson (guys we f*cked podcast), jo firestone (punderdome 3000, the chris gethard show), alida nugent (you don’t have to like me), and more. hosted by improv team darling satan. the pit (flatiron), $5. >>color>
8pm: classic japanese monster flick mothra (1961) gets skewered by the funny folks of rifftrax during a live riff sesh beamed from nashville. various movie theaters and prices. >>color>
8pm: haybaby, dead leaf echo, tender age, and warcries play aviv (east williamsburg). $8. >>color>
8pm doors, 9pm show: toronto-based five-piece band july talk plays a free show at rough trade (williamsburg). rsvp for tickets. >>color>
8:30pm doors, 9pm show (monthly): country music comedy duo reformed whores host a night of comedy and variety with their new monthly show, up n’ coming, at the cobra club (bushwick). tonight’s performers include sydnee washington (the warm-up), amber nelson (almost genius), and josh gondelman (last week tonight). free. >>color>
9pm: ralph bakshi’s 1977 animated cult classic wizards screens to a live electronic score by plebeian. videology (williamsburg), $10. >>color>
9pm: watch 12 udderly new burlesque (or shall we say brie-lesque) numbers, all inspired by cheese, at the follies fromage show, presenting students from the coney island master class in burlesque. coney island usa, $12. >>color>
check our website for ongoing events. >>color>
coming up
8/19 various times: free outdoor movies:
do the right thing, herbert von king park (bedford-stuyvesant) >>color>
finding nemo, astoria heights playground >>color>
indiana jones and the temple of doom, firefighters field (roosevelt island) >>color>
inside out, john hancock playground (bedford-stuyvesant) >>color>
night of 1000 vhs tapes + vhs swap meet, terra firma (east williamsburg) >>color>
the princess bride, hudson river park’s pier 46 (greenwich village) >>color>
8/19 4-9pm (ends today): the union square greenmarket’s summer fridays series keeps the market open late with live music, prepared foods from neighborhood restaurants, and a beer, wine and cider garden. free admission, pay-as-you-go. >>color>
8/19 5-10pm: the second annual emerging music festival at bryant park showcases five up-and-coming local bands, from indie pop to psych-punk to harp music, with bonus activities like cornhole games and juggling lessons to occupy you between sets. scheduled to perform: emefe, acid dad, mikaela davis, odetta hartman, and gemma. bryant park, free. >>color>
8/19 6-8pm (thru 9/3): final fantasy fans can view film visuals and concept art from kingsglaive and final fantasy xv at hpgrp gallery (tribeca). opening reception friday. free. >>color>
8/19 6-9pm (thru 9/4): the hand, a new artist-run exhibition space in bushwick, hosts its inaugural show featuring works by 21 artists, ‘finger food.’ free. >>color>
8/19 7pm: enjoy free mini-lobster rolls from luke’s lobster (while supplies last) at babeland park slope while learning sex tips like how to properly (lobster) roll into bed. a gift card to luke’s lobster will be raffled off, and the first ten guests get gift bags. free admission. >>color>
8/19 7pm: chuckle at screenings of three nyc-based comedic webseries, followed by q+a sessions with their creators, at a made in ny film series and panel. donation-based brooklyn beer will be available for purchase. city reliquary (williamsburg), $10. >>color>
8/19 7pm, 9:15pm, 11:30pm: bushwick’s syndicated screens 1980 horror classic friday the 13th… on friday… the 19th. $3. >>color>
8/19 7-10pm (ends today): explore the studio museum of harlem’s courtyard and galleries with drinks (available for purchase), djs, and guided tours during the annual uptown fridays series. free with museum admission (suggested $7 general, $3 students/seniors). >>color>
8/19 7pm doors, 8pm show: it’ll be all about that base(ball) at the prospect park women’s softball league’s end-of-season party, packed with bands, burlesque, a silent auction + raffle, and vegan hot dogs from yeah dawg available for purchase. littlefield (gowanus), $10. >>color>
8/19 7:30pm (monthly): romance-hater carly ann filbin hosts a comical dating show that’s fit for the cynical singleton or questioning couple, let me break you up: an anti-dating game show, where a series of games tests the strength of real couples’ partnerships. the losing couple ‘has’ to break up! but at least the show can stay together: tonight’s their one-year anniversary. pete’s candy store (williamsburg), $5. >>color>
8/19 7:30pm (fridays thru 10/14): lola star’s dreamland roller disco returns to prospect park’s le frak center at lakeside. tonight’s theme: soul train: house, soul, and 80s club. $18 admission includes skate rental. bag check and locker rental extra. >>color>
8/19 8pm (monthly): it’s always a historic moment at the annal revue comedy show, where comedians take on a different historical period or event each month and question whether we’ve learned anything from it. hosted by justin auslaender and lindsay boling. the creek and the cave (lic), $5. >>color>
8/19 8:30pm (weekly): enjoy the brew-ha-ha at the bitches brew comedy/variety show, featuring performances by corinne fisher (guys we f*cked podcast), matt wayne (comedy central), myka fox (someecards), and julia claire. hosted by erica spera. the back room at halyards (gowanus), free (a donation jar will be passed around). >>color>
8/19 8:30pm: get fired up for this weekend’s second annual flame con, nyc’s queer comic con, with a live show and dance party featuring burlesque, drag, acrobatics, and more. the bell house (gowanus), $15. >>color>
8/19 8:00pm doors, 8:30pm show: london’s calling, but stay and rock the casbah here: celebrate the life and music of the clash co-founder at the fourth annual joe strummer birthday bash, with live music by clash tribute band straight to hell and raffles benefiting the willie mae rock camp for girls. knitting factory (williamsburg), $10 adv, $12 dos. >>color>
8/19 10pm (monthly): comedians tell stories while a guest visual artist sketches them at grant lindahl’s art school acid dropout show. bonus: the first 10 audience members get a free beer. the creek and the cave (lic), $5 admission includes a signed limited-edition poster. >>color>
8/19 10:30pm: real science stories serve as the basis for improvised shows at science! exclamation point. under st. marks theatre (east village), $5. >>color>
8/19 11pm (monthly): comedians live-riff on top of a screening of 1983’s superman iii (26% fresh on rotten tomatoes) at chris gersbeck and freddy g’s ‘movies r dumb’ comedy series. q.e.d. (astoria), $10. >>color>
8/19 midnight-ish movies:
dirty work @ nitehawk (williamsburg). $12. >>color>
he walked by night (fri) and maneater (sat) @ spectacle (williamsburg). $5. >>color>
misery (1989) @ landmark sunshine (lower east side). $12. >>color>
my neighbor totoro @ ifc center (west village). $14. >>color>
predator @ ifc center (west village). $14. >>color>
safe (fri) the host (sat) @ videology (williamsburg), $5. >>color>
the exorcist @ ifc center (west village). $14. >>color>
the shining @ ifc center (west village). $14. >>color>
the wailing @ ifc center (west village). $14. >>color>
zombie @ nitehawk (williamsburg). $12. >>color>
8/19-22: suave meets suspense in four classic films pairing cary grant + alfred hitchcock: notorious, suspicion, to catch a thief, and north by northwest. the metrograph (les), $5. >>color>
8/19-28: the museum of the moving image presents kartemquin 50, a 16-film retrospective devoted to the not-for-profit documentary collective kartemquin, celebrating 50 years of documentaries exploring social justice and american lives. screenings include hoop dreams, the interrupters, raising bertie, and more, plus special guests. $12 ticket price may be applied toward same-day admission to the museum. >>color>
8/19-9/13: harken back to days when two films were shown for the price of one at film forum’s return of the double feature series, beginning with pairings of hitchcock’s vertigo + rear window, godard’s contempt + breathless, and kubrick’s paths of glory + the killing. film forum (west village), $14. >>color>
ticket deals
sponsored: enter to win a semester of booze violin + guitar lessons! classes start 9/12. >>color>
see broadway shows for less without standing in the tkts line. 2-for-1 broadway week tickets are now on sale for 19 shows scheduled 9/5-18: an american in paris, cats, the humans, the lion king, wicked and more. >>color>
get a four-pack of amc movie tickets, good at any amc, amc showplace, loews, cineplex odeon, magic johnson and star theatre in ny and nj for $43 (plus ticket fees, reg. $64). >>color>
get admission plus skate rental at prospect park’s lakeside thru 9/30 for $5-8.50 (plus ticket fees, reg. $14). >>color>
get tickets to see american ballet theatre principal dancer diana vishneva + the mariinsky ballet at new york city center 8/20 for $28+ (plus ticket fees, reg. $57.50+). >>color>
go on a two-hour twilight cruise aboard nyc’s only tall ship thru 10/9 for $22.50 (plus ticket fees, reg. $45). >>color>
get tickets to drunk shakespeare at the lounge at roy arias studios thru 9/30 for $29+ (plus ticket fees, reg. $59+). >>color>
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