Summer Maneuvers Reading
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Friday, November 20th
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Cabinet (300 Nevins St. at Degraw, Gowanus)
Cost: Free
"Reinaldo Laddaga, associate professor of romance languages at the University of Pennsylvania, will read from “Summer Maneuvers," his libretto for a forthcoming musical theater piece made in collaboration with the composer Claudio Baroni and the artist Fabian Marcaccio. The text narrates a trip taken by a group of ragtag combatants who have planned to attack a hotel in a resort town whose name is not known..." As part of the Zeno Reminder Exhibition
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Erin and Her Cello
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Friday, November 20th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen St)
Cost: Free
"Fresh off her CMJ showcase, Erin and Her Cello is doing a residency at Rockwood Music Hall. Cellist and singer Erin Hall's exquisitely crafted, quirky pop songs provide the soundtrack to New York City life. Erin writes about the pharmacy clerk and delicious Chinese buns, and one of her best is a bluesy ode to delights of fresh, clean towels. In short, she knows what's important to New Yorkers and sing about it."
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Don't Touch Me There
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Friday, November 20th
Time: 7:30pm (seating 7:10)
Location: Karma (1st Avenue btw 3rd & 4th Street)
Cost: Free
"Are you tired of paying those pesky heating bills? Do you find it impossible to eat popcorn or answer a phone while wearing a blanket? Do you not know how to wear a robe backwards? Well then I have the product for you! It's time you try on the revolutionary new Don't Touch Me There comedy spectacular. Unlike other products such as the 'Snuggie,' the 'Toasty Coat,' or the 'Indoor Klan Costume,' DTMT is 100% guarenteed to make you laugh whilst keeping you, your grandpa and your creepy daughter snuggily warm.... Don't Touch Me There is a night of comedy with hosts Pat Stango & Blaine Perry (frontpage featured on FunnyOrDie and Cracked) and guests Anthony Jeselnik and Liz Miele Friday"
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Ukulele Cabaret
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Friday, November 20th
Time: 8:00pm - late
Location: Banjo Jim's (Ave C & 9th St)
Cost: Free
Leave it to NYC to have a sustainable Ukulele scene. "Dozens of ukulele performers will wow you with everything from rock to opera; punk to glam; Hawaiian to Maori; mod to new wave; Beatles to Bach; country to vaudeville; sleazy to sexy; crooners to comedy; folk to metal; experimental to just down right mental." 21+
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Featuring: Alan Drogin, Andru Cann, Ballard Boyd, Carmen Borgia, Chris Combs, D'yan Forest, Hot Time Harv and his Rollercoaster of Kicks, Howie Leifer, Jon Braman, Kelli Rae Powell, Khabu Young, Les Chaud Lapin, Lloyd United, Mary Martin, Moose Karloff, Patsy Monteleone, Reggie Wingnutz, Roger Greenawalt, The Ukemen, and a few surprise guests.
Your host: Sonic Uke
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Free Absolute Beginner Class in Argentine Tango
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Friday, November 20th
Time: 8:45pm
Location: Triangulo (135 West 20th, #301 btw 6th and 7th Ave)
Cost: Free with RSVP
What do I love more than a dance class? Tonight check out a free absolute beginner workshop in Argentine tango. "Featured in Vogue, the National Herald Tribune, and The Economist, TriANGulO specializes in Argentine tango, the original, more intimate predecessor to international ballroom-style tango. Founder Carina Moeller is a professional dancer with training in modern dance and ballet who has worked and studied with such tango greats as Fabian Salas, Pablo Veron, and Mingo Pugliese. Known for her engaging and precise teaching style, Carina creates a stress-free atmosphere that is particularly appealing to novice dancers." This event repeats on Saturday with an 8:30 start time. RSVP here for Saturday.
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TGIF Comedy
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Friday, November 20th & 21st
Time: 9:00pm & 11:00pm
Location: Eastville Comedy Club (85 East 4th Street)
Cost: Free with reservation and mention of FreeNYC (call 212.260.2445) or RSVP
Eastville Comedy Club kicks open their door to FreeNYC readers tonight with a free comedy showcase. Catch sets by Christian Finnegan, Bonnie McFarlane, and Ted Alexandro. All you have to do is call them up and mention FreeNYC to by pass the usual $20 cover. Keep in mind there is still a 2 drink minimum ($5-$8) but what's a little stand-up with out a few cold ones. This even repeats Saturday (both show times) and bios are below. 18+
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CHRISTIAN FINNEGAN
Christian is best known for playing 'Chad' in the hilariously memorable "Mad Real World" sketch on the Chappelle Show. He's also a regular on VH1's Best Week Ever, Last Call with Carson Daly, and had his own Comedy Central Presents Special.
BONNIE MCFARLANE
Bonnie is one of the most established comedians in the business. She had her own HBO One Night Stand special, Comedy Central Presents, and was featured on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Drew Carey Show, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, & Last Comic Standing.
TED ALEXANDRO
Ted is a stand-up comedy veteran making countless TV & film appearances. He's been on Comedy Central Presents, HBO's OZ, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborne, ABC's The View, and Last Call with Carson Daly.
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Kissy Sell Out
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Friday, November 20th
Time: 10:00pm
Location: Webster Hall (125 East 11th St bet 3rd and 4th Ave)
Cost: $1 before midnight with RSVP
Girls & Boys continue their takeover of Webster Hall Fridays with another top night of indie-electro fueled hipster dance music. This week their bringing UK sensation Kissy Sell Out to the states for his first DJ set in (at least) 6 months. "Kissy Sell Out is an electro-pop musical prodigy. Initially the new DJ kid on the block, he has earned his reputation by becoming the remixer-du-jour for a smattering of celebrated artists ranging from Mark Ronson, Calvin Harris, Datarock, Chromeo and Dragonette, to Groove Armada and Gwen Stefani and the recent number 1 in the UK and Europe from the Noisettes." Alson on the bill is the equally talented Designer Drugs duo from Brooklyn/Philly. They've been making bigger and bigger electro tunes lately and touring the globe so its nice to see them back on the East Cost. Plus residents and more. Audio below. 19+
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