Hello lovelies,
We seem to be getting lucky with weather this week. Last night's lightning storm raged in the distance as we cuddled on Miss Scorpio's roof in Firefly's cozy glow (har!). And now it looks like tomorrow night will be clear sailing, too (double har!). We've sold 60 tickets in the 24 hours since the Hobos + Mermaids sailboat party been announced--only 40 more remain for presale, and we'll reserve some for you last-minute types to buy at the dock. We're also working on some exciting plans + extras for the event which we, of course, can't announce yet. So just trust us that this will be an epic night. And we love "epic."
This week, aside from our super-biased picks bearing 1-3 stars, don't miss out on two shows listed in the ONGOING section: machines x 7 and The Umbilical Brothers. Both completely unique and hilariously funny, and we're most definitely going to see both (and how much stronger of a recommendation can we give?). We'd also be remiss not to mention Saturday's Love Canal at BKLYN Yard -- we'll be trying to swing by ourselves before our own nautical adventure. And very likely, the two parties will merge at the end of the night...
And finally... We've updated the G&S website with the full press release for our July 17 Nouvelle Epoque event at the Players Club. You might want to take a look: http://www.geminiandscorpio.com/events.html -- and we'll send a full invite next week (this email would've been pages long, if we included the press release, too!)
Cheers,
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OUR NEXT EVENT 6/27
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Hobos & Mermaids on the High Seas
Saturday, June 27, aboard tall ship Clipper City
Pier 17, South St Seaport, $20 adv, $25 dock, 21+
Boat boards 9pm / sails 10pm-12am / closes 1am
Whether you got soaked at the Mermaid Parade or never made it out in the dour weather, here's your chance to shake your mermaid best in surreal nautical surroundings, as Gemini & Scorpio raise the massive square-rigged sails of New York's only Tall Ship for a sunset dance party on the high seas. Rebuilt from original plans borrowed from the National Archives, the 160-ft Clipper City, with its masts rising 135' off the deck, is a faithful replica of the clipper ships that plied America's waters more than a century ago.
We'll bring the party on board with DJ Jon Margulies, originator of hobo-tech: depression era techno-contemporary music that nods to a forgotten America, celebrating half-smoked cigars and steaming cauldrons of stew. Come and jiggle to railroad song mashups and prairie guitars floating in silicon datascapes. Dress: hobos and mermaids, of course!
100 tickets available for advance presale, 25 at the dock, first come, first served
http://www.geminiandscorpio.com/events.html for info & tickets
FB: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=95291708117
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OUR NEXT EVENT 7/17
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Nouvelle Époque Cabaret-Salon
http://www.geminiandscorpio.com/events.html
La Belle Époque, at its heady best was a time of artistic and intellectual abandon. Painters, poets, philosophers, and the cleverest of rogues mingled at cabarets and salons to indulge in the bohemian sensuality of the creative life. The connoisseurs of art, thought, and expression celebrated the tumult of the age in high class and with impeccable style. And we will do the same at the Nouvelle Époque Cabaret-Salon on Friday, July 17, at the members-only Players Club. Full invite TK soon.
The Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park S bet Park Ave S & Irving Pl, 21+
Regular admission: 8pm-late, $20 w/RSVP, $25 door
VIP admission: 7-9pm cocktail reception + regular admission, $30 w/RSVP, $35 door
Late admission: 12am-late, $10 w/RSVP, $15 door
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WEEKEND + WEEK
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SHOP: Makers Market
http://socratessculpturepark.org
Makers Market is an open air marketplace featuring a curated selection of skillfully crafted products, presented in a series of large tents within Socrates Sculpture Park's spring exhibition, State Fair. Approximately 30 makers-from New York, California, Rhode Island, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Utah, Connecticut, Oregon, and New Hampshire-will be selling a broad range of products including textiles, ceramics, turned wood bowls, glassware, bicycles, jewelry, furniture, and motorcycles, as well as one of a kind and small production objects. (Socrates Sculpture Park, Vernon Boulevard at Broadway, Long Island City, Queens, Sat 11am - 7pm, Sun 11 am - 5pm, FREE)
*FEST: NO SOUL FOR SALE
http://www.x-initiative.org
A Festival of Independents. Through Sunday, more than 30 different collectives, alternative galleries and independent spaces from around the globe are featuring installations, performances, lectures, zines and underground film screenings. There’s plenty of heady stuff to absorb (avant garde queer video, sonic bed), so take a break on the building’s rooftop, where you can lounge on furniture made from colorful foam pool noodles, brought to you by the Los Angeles-based architect Jeffrey Inaba, and watch films by the Studio Film Club, run by Peter Doig and Che Lovelace in Port of Spain, Trinidad. [G&S note: OMG, we're totally stealing the foam noodle roof furniture idea!] (Fri-Sun, X INITIATIVE, 548 West 22nd Street, FREE)
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FRIDAY
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OPENING: GAIA & IMMINENT DISASTER
http://www.adhocart.org
Choosing a moniker after the Greek goddess of the earth, Gaia uses animals, folklore, fairytales and stories from other cultures to convey a narrative within his pieces. Having first been exposed to street art by Cheekz, Gaia’s awareness of street art came as a truly momentous direction for his artistic endeavors. Gaia continues to experiment with different processes as he brings his works to the galleries and the streets of NYC and beyond. Imminent Disaster first started doing street art as a way of culture jamming. Since then she has gradually been developing pieces that explore the tensions between present day and historical New York. From bits of cobblestone and defunct tramlines to old warehouses gutted and resold as hip condos, Imminent Disaster turns a classical eye toward modern urban life, and reveals what has been lost. Opening Reception: Friday, 7-10pm. (show thru 7/26, AdHoc Art, 49 Bogart Street, Buzzer 22, Unit 1G, FREE)
*VARIETY: The Vaudevillionaires of Luna Park
http://www.missharvestmoon.com
http://www.harvestmoonburlesque.blogspot.com
A 1930's tribute to one of the most fantastically elaborate amusement parks in history and home to some of the worlds best Vaudeville entertainers....Luna Park! This show combines burlesque comedy and gravity defying circus acts in a spectacle of elegance and pure showmanship. Featured Performers include: The Red Hook Ramblers; Miss Astrid; Trixie Little and the Evil Hate Monkey; Little Brooklyn; Ekatarina the Mermaid; Maine; Diamond Redd; Barnacle Bill the Sailor; Ukelele Louie; The Merrymakers; Harvest Moon. The first 25 guests will receive an autographed poster (limited edition) by Paul Pope. (Galapagos art Space, 16 Main St, Dumbo, BK, Doors - 9PM, Show - 10PM, $15 Adv/$20 Door)
LGBT: JACKIE BEAT: WITHOUT ME YOU'RE NOTHING!
http://www.SpinCycleNYC.com
The ego has landed! Big and ballsy drag icon JACKIE BEAT is bullying her way into New York just in time for Gay Pride, and the forecast calls for blustery tunes and windy monologues. Look forward to a spectacular night of self-involved "entertainment!" (The Gramercy Theatre, 127 East 23rd St, 7:30 PM, $20-$25)
BURLESQUE: Strip Search NYC
Ten will compete, only 1 will win! Help choose New York City's Ambassador of Burlesque at the Toronto Burlesque Festival. The winner of Strip Search New York City will receive a prime performance spot at The Toronto Burlesque Festival, free admission to all events, a private "tittorial" from faculty of the New York School of Burlesque, a drive to the Festival with headlining acts (schedules permitting), an ad announcing their victory in the festival program, serious bragging rights, and tons of other awards and accolades. (The Slipper Room, 167 Orchard at Stanton, Doors and silent auction at 7, show at 8, $5 adv/$10 door)
COMEDY: The Same Sex-Tacular
http://www.secrethospital.com
http://www.thepit-nyc.com
June is Gay Pride Month, and although sketch group Secret Hospital is only 25% gay (or half, depending on how drunk Dan is), they're hosting the gayest variety show this side of Sonny and Cher! Before your fabulous Friday night Pride events, pre-party at The PIT for cheap booze, rough trade, and the best gay sketch, improv, and stand-up your disposable income can buy. In addition to new sketches from Secret Hospital, check out some comedy from these queers! Featuring: John Flynn, Sundaymorning Mimosa, Betsy Todd, and Greg Walloch. (The People's Improv Theatre, 154 W. 29th St betw 6th & 7th, 8pm, $10)
*CIRCUS: Karnival Of Kuriocities
http://www.houseofyes.org
This inkarnation boasts performers from far and wide! Posey Peep Show hail all the way from Huntsville, Alabama while the Squidling Bros. Sideshow will be China Town busing it all the way from Philadelphia! This might be one of the rowdier evenings at the House....perfect place to bring a date! Posey Peep Show's absurdist burlesque marries circus/vaudeville with flamenco twang. Accordions and corsets, kazoos and heart strings. These southern horn hollerin' gals are reckoning to please all yer senses! Matters Squidling and Jelly Boy the Clown from the Squidling Bros. Side Show will be risking their lives for the sake of your thrill. Jelly Boy promises to swallow a flame thrower and then perform brain surgery on himself. Giant machetes and broken glass, this is not for the faint of heart. Special guest Jeff Seal and his Big Blue Ball all the way from Williamsburg will also grace the stage along with some other usual suspects from the Brooklyn. (Plus a little Lady Circus action
) (House of Yes, 342 Maujer St. btw Morgan and Waterbury, 9:30 doors, 10 pm show, $10, BYOW)
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SATURDAY
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***PARTY: THE LOVE CANAL
http://wandbnyc.com
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=94575997331&ref=ts
An afternoon of the great outdoors, picnicking, campfires, trees, swimming pools, music, dancing, performance, art and amour. Following their wedding, Winkel & Balktick journeyed the Gowanus Canal to consummate their marriage. Late one evening, while lost in a passionate roll-in-the-mud, they tumbled over the embankment and into the water. After splashing through the psychedelic-colored surface, they found themselves submerged in a surreal undersea realm inhabited by most extraordinary creatures. These happy mutants led a life of fluorescent debauchery, passing the time with song and dance, creating beautiful works of art and engaging in radioactive love affairs. Featuring...Live mutant ragtime music from The Xylopholks. Heart-throbbing house, rare groove, disco and techno from DJs: Joro Boro, $mall ¢hange, Dhundee. Performances and antics with: Groovehoops; Atomic fire spinning and breathing by The PYROphorUS PiXXies; Sink into Cleo Fishel's mer-song masterpiece, La Sirenita
. Dress as a multicolored mutant lover, bring swimwear for the pools, or wear nothing and let mutants paint you. Feel free to pitch a tent. Food will be available, or BYO picnic. FREE afterparty in secret location. [G&S note: we'll likely be joining the afterparty post-hobo-mermaid-fun. Hobo mermaids are mutants too!] (Bkyln Yard, 400 Carroll St, 3pm-9pm, ALL AGES/Kids (under 16, accompanied by parents) are FREE, FREE before 4pm, $7 after)
FEST: ALPHA WOMEN ATTACK THE LOWER EAST SIDE
Concert and political rally uniting women and their comrades of different art backgrounds and music genres including: rock, punk, perverse poetry, alt. performances, and musical comedy. Co-Emceed by OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL PMS (GLOB - Gorgeous Ladies of Boodwrestling) and KILLER KILLY (subservise-comedic songs); JENNIFER BLOWDRYER: LES punk writer w/Tales from The Lower East Side; RACHEL CLEARY: political storyteller; MICHELLE LEONA: haunting and horny accordian songs; ROSIE REBEL: showcases her bra inventions...on roller skates!; SARAH B.: punk teen poet sensation; NEOANGIN: one man electronics-gone-mad-art band from Berlin w/paintings & masks; RACHEL TRACHTENBURG AND THE OH MY GOD GIRLS: debut of the Teen Girl Indie Pop-Rock Players!; JESSICA DELFINO: raunchy, insurgent rock & folk; LONE VEIN: Day of The Dead-inspired gloom tunes www.lonevein.com; RUBBER ROOM RATS: Female-fronted freaky post-punk; DETHRACE: a theatrical art rock experience...10 ft. tall fiberglass super-robot
s, playing 666 volts of metal! Plus a CLOTHING SWAP - CLEAN SUMMER WOMEN'S CLOTHING ONLY. (Tompkins Sq. Park, 7th St. and Ave. A, 2pm - 6pm, FREE)
*DANCE: Alchemy Performance's HYBRID
http://www.alchemyperformance.com
HYBRID is a performance series featuring artists who explore new forms and fusions from ancient and contemporary sources. We revel in the creative alchemy of collaboration and exchange, drawing from widely diverse experiences and inspirations to create a new vision, a new version, a new HYBRID of performance. For this incarnation of the series, we bring you dance, circus arts, and live music. Dancers include a range of artists interpreting different styles of modern tribal fusion bellydance: the incomparable Mira Betz, Fire in the Belly, and your hosts Alchemy Dance Theater. Circus antics provided by House of Yes residents Lady Circus, an all-female circus troupe that specializes in a concoction of riot and glamour. Music brought to you by Beatbox Guitar (with guest cello), Nicki Pfoutz and Nickirinata (accordion and voice), and Djordje Stijepovic (Serbian master of the slap bass, known for his talents in styles from rockabilly, blues, and jazz to Balkan, Middle Eastern,
and more). Pre-show bike blended concoctions and social time by Band of Bicycles. (House of Yes, 342 Maujer St. btw Morgan and Waterbury, 8pm, $17 in adv/$20door
*PARTY: Wit's End
http://www.clubwitsend.com
A monthly celebration of the jazz age on the Bowery. We'd like to think that an evening of enjoying fine cocktails, dancing the night away, and showing up in your finest is not a lost art in New York City. THIS MONTH : Gelber & Manning will be bringing you hot jazz and ragtime tunes fronted by the voice of an ANGEL- Miss Kate Manning. We also have an extra special free treat with admission- a beginner Balboa lesson with Neal Groothuis and Jeri Lynn Astra. These two absolutely shine on the dancefloor, and we can't wait for them to reveal some of those secrets. As always, we'll have a fabulous vintage cocktail menu and offer haute chocolates by Chocolats Meurens. (Try one, and you'll never be able to eat other chocolates again without disdain.) DRESS CODE: Gentlemen - coat and tie is required; Ladies - cocktail/evening attire; Ladies and Gents - vintage/vintage-inspired is encouraged. 1920s/30s/40s. (Marion's/Antik, 356 Bowery, 7-11p, $10, 21+)
PARTY: THE EASTREV PUNK MASSIVE
With Underground Horns; Karuhata!; Marionette Roulette; Big Sister; and Alex G. Special guests Emma Sound Sista and Joro-Boro. (The LAKE (formerly Asterisk), 258 Johnson Ave, Bushwick, BK, 9pm-late, $7)
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SUNDAY
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***LGBT: Gay Pride!
http://www.nycpride.org
The March: If you need an explanation, you probably shouldn't go. From 5th Ave. & 52nd St. to Christopher & Greenwich St, 12pm start. Pridefest: Hudson St. between Abingdon Sq. & West 14th St, 11am-7pm. Dance on the Pier: Pier 54, 13th St. @ Hudson River Park, 4pm-10:30pm + fireworks!
EVENT: Summer Streets on Vanderbilt Avenue
How would you like to enjoy a car-free, traffic free Vanderbilt Avenue, where noisy honking cars become a thing in the past and Pedestrians are crowned the owners of the city streets. While this may strike you as impossible, it is far from. Thanks to the Vanderbilt Avenue Merchants District and the Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council, you can Come on out and join your neighbors and friends for car-free, traffic-free Vanderbilt Avenue Sundays. For Four Sundays in June, Vanderbilt avenue will have music, art and gardening, face painting, sun and trees, shopping, eating and relaxing, biking and performances, people watching -- and whatever else you might like to do. So please come out and join in on summertime fun and merriment. [G&S note:our friends Raya Brass Band perform 1-2pm.] (Vanderbilt Avenue from Dean to Park Place, noon-10pm, Prospect Heights, BK, FREE)
FOOD: UnFancy Food Show 2009
http://brooklynbased.net/the-unfancy-food-show
Two boroughlicious farms, more chocolate than you can shake a stick at, the promise of handpies from Sweet Deliverance and sandwiches from Marlow & Sons so that you won’t get too drunk in the afternoon sun, plus cheese galore and some special newcomers. Other offerings include a book signing by author Julie Powell (proceeds from book sales will go to Just Food); a special Pride Bar from newcomer Liddabit Sweets ($1 per bar donated to Empire State Pride Agenda); cheese from UnFancy favorite, Jasper Hill Farm; and of course, beer specials. The Green Pirate Juice truck will also be on the scene for anyone who would rather hydrate than intoxicate. (noon to 6pm, East River Bar, 97 S. 6th St., Williamsburg. $5)
*FILM/PARTY: Can't Stop the Serenity
http://www.browncoatsofnyc.org
Can't Stop the Serenity is a gobal mobilization of individuals to host benefit screenings for Equality Now, a global equal rights organization working tirelessly to fight heinous crimes of oppression such as the slave trade and the mutilation of women. A true "Shindig," the evening will start off with a themed dinner while screening Joss Whedon's feature film Serenity, the follow-up to his cult hit sci-fi western series Firefly. After dinner you will be entertained by the elegant and comedic dance stylings of Lou Brock and Heather Gehring. Following the performance the dance floor will be opened up. Many items signed by the cast and crew of Firefly/Serenity will be for sale and auction. Plus prizes and giveaways. Fancy dress or themed costumes are encouraged but not required. (St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery, 3-8pm, $35)
VARIETY: The Love Show's Guide to Sex
http://www.theloveshownyc.com
http://www.galapagosartspace.com
Forgotten how to do the do, or never, ever even knew? A monthly evening of Provocative Modern Dance, Cabaret, Comedy and Magic. Featuring: Angela Harriell's Love Show Dancers; Devout Dancing Duo, Group Hug; The Comedic Wizardry of Fantastic Genius; Mystifying illusions by The Great Dubini; Monthly Mystery Guests. 2-for-1 V2 Energy Vodka drinks 10pm-midnight. Complimentary 2 Sexy drink samples between acts. (The Slipper Room, 167 Orchard @ Stanton, Doors at 9pm, Show at 9:30pm, dancing all night long; $5)
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MONDAY
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SHOP/PARTY: THRIFT ON!
http://www.djshakey.com/thrifton
Dj Shakey presents the world famous clothing swap party. BRING IN your old clothes and stuffto donate to our rummage tables! TAKE HOME items free from our piles of booty! FREE RAFFLE of previously owned prizes! CONTESTS, COMEDY, AND MAYHEM TOO! DJ SHAKEY and MAN "S" spin second-hand records and amuse you. "The More You Party, The More You Save!" NOTE: to all vintage clothing store owners, "pickers", flea marketers, and resellers of any kind, you are NOT welcome at this event, we are watching you, and you will be BOUNCED !!!! (Botanica Bar, 47 E. houston st. b/t. Mott and Mulberry, 9pm - 1am, FREE)
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WEDNESDAY
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**MUSIC: A CONCERT CRUISE OF FANFARES part deux
http://www.rocksoffcalendar.com/calendar/events_detail.php?id=382&idshow=497
http://www.hungrymarchband.com
http://www.myspace.com/veveritsebrassband
Come hoist anchor with Hungry March Band for our second annual sail into the riverine landscape - this time with our fellow "Balk'lyn" compadres, Veveritse Brass Band. VBB finds its inspiration in the drama of the Romany (Gypsy) music of the Balkans. With an eye to the powerful exactitude of these melodies, Veveritse makes room for play. Roaring out of Brooklyn comes the Hungry March Band, NYC's legendary street brass march band in the anarchic style that has become their trademark. Never been on a Rocks Off concert cruise before? Full bar onboard, Food, Brass Bands, you name it... You basically sail to nowhere. Except it takes 3 hours to get there. [G&S note: we went last year when HMB hosted the French brass band Samenakoa, and it was pretty damn spectacular. Heads-up: it also sold out in advance.] (Half Moon party boat @ Skyport Marina, 23rd street & FDR Drive, boards 7pm, cruise 8pm-11pm, $20 adv/$25 on dock)
BURLESQUE: Shaken and Stirred
NYC's ONLY Burlesque DanceParty! Featuring the bombastic talents of Amber Ray and Boo Boo Darlin with gorgeous go-go and hosted by the Ladies of the Shack, Miss RunAround Sue and Legs Malone. DJ Jess is on the decks spinning those toe tappin' beats made all the more fluid by our fabulous FREE SHOTS throughout the night courtesy of North 44 Vodka. Pop Pistol's on the door - takin your hearts and your cash. The go-go contest and makeout minute are only two more reasons to hustle on down - and bring your friends, your lovers - and everyone in between! (Bowery Electric, Bowery and 2nd, $7)
BENEFIT: The Arsenal Grand Opening Benefit & Silent Auction
http://www.thearsenalnyc.com
{Really} affordable fine art and photography by 25+ indie artists, Recession Drink Specials: $2 PBR, $5 Sangria + Arsenal Whisky Floats, Endless Summer Taco Truck and a Special Musical Performance by indie sensation Jeff Taylor. Shear Genius Season 2 alum Nicole Obert will be offering haircuts by donation. (The Arsenal, 153 Roebling St, Studio 4B, W'burg, BK, 8pm-12am, FREE)
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JULY 4 WEEKEND
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**OUT OF TOWN: First Annual PEX Summer Festival
http://www.pexsummerfestival.com
http://tinyurl.com/FB-PEXfest
The Philadelphia Experiment (PEX) is excited to announce an experiment in arts, culture, music and intellect. The festival will be hosted on 200 private acres overlooking the Susquehanna River. Amenities include multiple Stages, Swimming Pool, Labyrinth, Ampitheatre, Pavillion, Ropes Course, Fire & Drum Circles, Catered Meals, Cabins, Tent & Car Camping, Sport Courts, Film Theater, and Saturday Night Effigy Burn. (July 3rd – 6th, Darlington, Maryland - 1 hour from Philly and Baltimore, 90 minutes from DC, and 3 hours from NYC, $110-$150 tent camping, Cabins $280-$520 (sleeps 8-12 people), Optional Meal Plan $40).
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***PERFORMANCE: machines machines machines machines machines machines machines
http://www.here.org
https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/647455
From the creators of "all wear bowlers." Machines x7 explodes the world of garage tinkers and backyard engineers in a ridiculous theatre piece featuring the world's most complicated machines set to perform the simplest tasks. Following the formula, "the most of amount of effort for the least amount of gain," three chowderhead geniuses reach for the heights of mechanical ingenuity to reveal the depths of human idiocy. Machines x 7 focuses on a trio of fretful men (Rainpan co-founders Geoff Sobelle and Trey Lyford along with Pig Iron's Gabriel Quinn Bauriedel) who may or may not be brothers living in what may or may not be a postapocalyptic world. In constant fear of an unnamed and unseen enemy, they grow increasingly paranoid and wire their bunker with an enormous array of machines constructed from debris. "Men are really just boys with cooler toys. ...absurdly ingenious low-tech creations that hilariously brew their coffee, pour their juice, scramble their eggs and slice thei
r bananas." - Philadelphia Citypaper, Mark Cofta. (6/2-6/27, HERE Arts Center, 145 Sixth Ave, $20-27)
PERFORMANCE/PARTICIPATORY: The Reunion
http://www.treeplays.com
Imagine you walk into a gallery, but rather than finding paintings and sculptures, you were ushered from a tent, to a booth, to a hallway each treating you to a bizarre and fun interactive exploration. The Reunion is an Interactive Performance Art Exhibition crafted over months of rehearsal. This event is held on Thursdays at 9p, in a yoga studio on Bowery and Houston. As an audience member, you move around the space and are treated to a variety of explorations. You become much more than a viewer, you become a participant. (Thur thru 7/9, RSVP for Manhattan location, 9pm, $10 suggested)
***PERFORMANCE: The Umbilical Brothers
http://www.umbilicalbrothers.com
http://www.joyce.org/calendar_detail.php?event=249&theater=1
Equipped with one microphone, two twisted imaginations and some seriously amped up vocal cords, the kings of theatrical action comedy bring the best of their worst in SPEEDMOUSE. These toon-like troublemakers effortlessly mimic every sound imaginable, creating a warped world where they whip up another "uproarious fiesta of carefully choreographed mayhem" (Time Out New York). A wild mix of physical comedy, amazing vocal sound effects, bizarre sketches and yes even some mime... but done like you've never seen before. [G&S note: These guys are part of our extended circus family, and we're VERY excited to see them in NYC. Since it is primarily a dance theater, the front 3 rows are the cheapest seats, $19--but for this show, excellent seats. We're definitely going.] (6/29 - 7/11, The Joyce Theater, 175 8th Avenue @ 19th Street, Mon-Wed 7:30pm; Thu-Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm, $45/$35/$19)
VARIETY: Hot Tub
http://newyork.ucbtheatre.com/shows/1573
http://www.myspace.com/kurtbraun
http://www.myspace.com/kristenschaal
Time Out New York voted Hot Tub, hosted by Kurt Braunohler and Kristen Schaal, "The Best New Variety Show" and said about it: "Ranging from highly-produced to positively bizarre, Braunohler and Schaal deliver some of the best performances in the city." The show's guests will include humorous people whose unique viewpoints on everyday life will make a majority of any audience pleased. Kurt and Kristen will also be on hand to pass out smiles and keep things moving. (Thursdays thru July, UCB Theatre, 307 W. 26th St, 8pm, $5)
WORD: Word for Word Author Series
http://www.bryantpark.org/calendar/wordforword.php
A diverse line-up of authors and celebrities participate in the sixth season of the outdoor reading series to speak about their recent successes and their thoughts on being a writer. (Wed 5/13-8/19, The Bryant Park Reading Room, 42nd Street side of the park - under the trees - between the back of the NYPL & 6th ave, by the burgundy and white umbrellas. Rain Venue: Library of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, 20 West 44th Street, 12:30pm-1:30pm, FREE)
DJ/DANCING: The Beach Party, LIC
http://www.watertaxibeach.com
http://www.newreleasenewyork.net/beachparty
What initially started as a low-key, Saturday night hang at the sandy East River outpost has turned into one of the biggest parties New York has to offer. Residents: JUSTIN CARTER and EAMON HARKIN are the gents behind New Release, who DJed alongside everyone from Larry Heard and Moodymann to DJ Premier and Afrika Bambaataa. Ttheir sets range from disco to house and everything in between. DJ PROBUS is the head of Nublu Records, the downtown institution that has launched the careers of Forro in the Dark, Brazilian Girls and Kudu, among others. He is a resident at Nublu's club on Avenue C in Manhattan, and he’s called The Beach Party his summertime Saturday home for the past four years. Special guest: CLAUDE VONSTROKE aka Barclay Crenshaw. Pioneering a tech-house sound that is inimitable, he’s become one of the most in demand DJs on the planet, making this, his first appearance in New York in over a year a very special occurrence. (Sat thru 9/5, Water Taxi Beach/Long Island Cit
y, 2nd St and Borden Ave, LIC, Queens, 8p - 3am, $5 with flyer / $10 without)
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