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Think Tim Burton and Johnny Depp are stealing the spotlight this weekend? How about the Oscars? INY thinks otherwise. This weekend, we’ll kick off the month in celebration of The American Gangster, The Alamo, and Soup, to name a few. If you must be traditional, we’ve even included those aforementioned Hollywood Heavy-Hitters, but of course celebrated in NYC’s unique style…
THREE NAKED WOMEN…in a giant pot of soup. Enough said.
WHEN: Thurs-Sun @ 7pm
WHERE: HERE, 145 Sixth Ave. (between Spring & Broome)
PRICE: $18
STORYTELLING @ THE WONDERNEATH Step right this way and prepare to be amazed by the spectacle of 19th century New York, complete with aerialists, dancers and performers dressed in steampunk style with a touch of Swarovski crystal bling. Storytelling at The Wonderneath is accompanied by a jazz and blues ensemble, which features a flame-o-phone and a fire-spewing saxophone. Visit the website for more info. 21+
WHEN: Thurs-Sat @ 8pm
WHERE: House of Yes, 342 Maujer St (between Morgan Ave and Waterbury St) Williamsburg, Brooklyn
PRICE: $15-$20
ALICE IN WONDERLAND PARTY Sidebar hosts the (unofficial) premier of Tim Burton’s latest and greatest. Forget The Matrix’s red or blue pills sending you down the rabbit hole: Two-for-one theme cocktails from 5 to 7pm—like the champagne and absinthe White Rabbit—are sure to send you on a wild trip. If that doesn’t suffice, free movies tickets will be given out all night long so you can check out Burton’s fantasy world for yourself. All Ages.
WHEN: Fri, March 5 @ 5pm
WHERE: Sidebar, 118 E 15th St at Irving Pl
PRICE: Free
PLAY DATE WITH THE CROOKED DISCO DJS DJs Morsy and Kestar will be spinning party tracks all night long—a mix of new favorites, old classics, and their latest remixes, which have been circulating all over the world (“Emo Thug,” anyone?). Be prepared to groove to everything from electro house to hippie jazz and wobbly breakbeats. 21+
WHEN: Fri, March 5 @ 10pm
WHERE: (Le) Poisson Rouge’s Gallery Bar (158 Bleecker St, near Thompson St)
COST: Free
ARTS WEEK IN NYC This year INY’s top pick for AW is the Fourth Fountain Art Fair. We still dig the Armory and Scope, but Fountain is where you go for fiercely independent work exhibited in an utterly unconventional location. You might not love everything, but you’ll appreciate modern art in a way that transcends the congested exhibits at MoMA. Hang out on the pier all day if you like—13 galleries and six independent projects will be on display. Events throughout the weekend include the “Pains of Being Pure at Heart”, headlining Friday’s opening reception at 9:30pm, and Artlog Live at the fountain with DJ Marky Ramone and more. All Ages
WHEN: Starts Fri @ 11am through Sun
WHERE: Frying Pan, Pier 66 @ 26th St in Hudson River Park
PRICE: $10 for Weekend pass
BROOKLYN UNDERGROUND JAZZ FESTIVAL @ CORNELIA STREET CAFE For the 4th year in a row, a horde of talent– new and old– will grace the Cornelia Street Café in an attempt to fill the talent void so many Jazz critics lament. With both popular new comers and established favorites, there is bound to be enough talent for even the sternest critic to tap a foot at. Guests this year include Dave Smith (playing 9pm Friday), whose use of classical harmony and counterpoint give his band an original and sophisticated sound. Also be sure not to miss the multi-talented and grammy nominated Adam Kolker, whose trio will be performing on Saturday at 8:30pm.
WHERE: The Cornelia Street Café 29 Cornelia Street, NYC 10014 212-989-9319
WHEN: Fri @ 9pm & 10:30pm, Sat—Sun @ 8:30pm
PRICE: Cover is $10 per set/$15 for the whole night. Festival pass for three nights is $35
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL @ THE BELL HOUSE Midnight Special is a monthly variety show, obviously taking place at midnight that features intimate performances with musicians, comedians, and the more risqué burlesque performers. A revival of the long dead “60’s Vegas Style Variety Show” features cabaret seating, to solidify that initimate atmosphere. Seating is limited and it is first come first serve so make sure you get there a bit early. Prepare to be waited on by the cocktail service that really will come to you! Enjoy the Bell House’s special cocktail menu accompanied by the tradition bar food (think meat pies). This month the world famous Pontani Sisters peform with Todd Barry, Annie & Erike of Au Revoir Simone and many more acts all hosted by Murray Hill. Definitely an event not to be missed, keep in mind 21+.
WHERE: The Bell House, Gowanus area of Park Slope @ 140 7th street.
WHEN: Sat, March 6 @ 12am
PRICE: $10 per set/$15 for full night/$35 for 3-night Festival pass
OSCAR MOVIE MARATHON What exactly is the point of the Oscars? The dresses? The politics? The speeches? Oh wait—it’s the movies. Pretend you’re a procrastinating academy member by watching all ten Best Picture nominees in 24 hours at the 2010 Best Picture Showcase 24-Hour Marathon. Avatar and Up will be shown in 3-D, and you can survive solely on the bottomless tub of popcorn that comes with the ticket. Check out the website to order your tickets now! amcentertainment.com All ages.
WHEN: Sat, March 6 @ 12:01 am
WHERE: AMC Empire 25, 234 W 42nd St (between 7th & 8th Aves)
PRICE: $45
PREVIEW OF “MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN GANGSTER” Though some parts of the building are being renovated, this is a chance to catch a sneak-peek of the museum before it opens in the spring! According to their mission statement, “The Museum of the American Gangster (MOAG) presents an opportunity to visit the hidden, inside world of the American Gangster through artifacts and stories told by those involved… This museum is a place for the casual visitor to view life in the American Underworld.” All Ages
WHERE: 80 St. Marks Place, between 1st & 2nd Ave
WHEN: Sat March 7th @ 12—5pm
PRICE: $10
NORA HERTING PORTRAIT SITTING Posing for family portraits is an agonizing and awkward ritual that most of us don’t have particularly fond memories of. But Nora Herting has transformed this agony and awkwardness into performance art. Her new project, which is part of the Armory show celebration, explores the architectural space of the portrait studio, and transforms portraiture into social sculpture. She’ll be taking photographs of random bystanders, whom she’ll cast in “picture perfect” fictive families. If you’d like to be immortalized in one of them, get your upright shoulders, too-tight smile, and clasped hands ready.
WHEN: Sat, March 6 @ 6:30—10pm
WHERE: Like the Spice Gallery, 224 Roebling St (near S 2nd St), Brooklyn
COST: Free
FEELING GLOOMY? A night of tear-jerking, melancholy pop hosted by Britain’s popular gloom-rock club. Their play list includes greats such as David Bowie, The Smiths, The Pixies, Scissor Sisters, Joy Division, The Cure, The Clash, Barry Manilow, Nirvana, and ABBA. 21+
WHERE: Downstairs at Fontana’s, 105 Eldridge St (between Broome & Grand)
WHEN: Sat March 6 @ 11—4am
PRICE: $6
THE KITCHEN CABINET REMEMBERS THE ALAMO Columbia’s favorite garage-band-soon-to-be-overnight-sensation The Kitchen Cabinet performs and hosts a party in honor of the last day of the Alamo. All Ages.
WHERE: EC Townhouse H805, Columbia University
WHEN: Sat @ 11pm
PRICE: Free
SOUPERAMA AT JIMMY’S NO. 43
Come to Jimmy’s No. 43 for a “Souperama showdown”! Help taste and vote on participating contestants’ signature, homemade soups while enjoying some of Jimmy’s best beer. If you have a special soup in your repertoire, join the competition! To enter, sign-up by sending an email to foodkarma@gmail.com. Proceeds go to Harbor Hope and the Fresh Air Fund. 21+
WHEN: Sat, March 6th @ 1—5pm.
WHERE: Jimmy’s No. 43, 43 E. 7th Street (At 2nd Ave)
PRICE: $20
This weekend’s trips down the Rabbit Hole are sure to work up an appetite, and INY knows the restaurants to satisfy your hunger…
LIGHT SNACK: By The Ounce Wine and Cheese Bar
DRINKS @ APPS: The Norry
UNLIMITED MUSSELS: Itzocan
SOUTHERN SOUL FOOD BUFFET: Charles’ Chicken
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