Events for September 6th, 2008

The Naked Comedy Showcase

The People's Improv Theater - 154 W. 29th St., 2nd Fl. - New York (Chelsea)

In this case, naked is not a metaphor

Glamdammit: 4th Anniversary Party

Don Hill's - 511 Greenwich St. - New York

10 p.m.

Fabulously glittery, freakisly glamorous: Glamdammit turns four with a marathon of all-star performance, hosted by perennial, nocturnally active "nightlife figures" Twig the Wonderkid, Michael T, Harley Sears and Punk Ass Jason. Plus bonus hosts Georgie Seville, Keanan Duffty, Astro Erle and Acid...

The New York Clown Theatre Festival

The Brick Theater - 575 Metropolitan Ave. - New York (East Williamsburg)

For those who are scared of clowns, this event is not for you. The first clown theatre festival in New York in over 20 years features any and all clown/theatre-related performance work, be it full length, short show or individual clown turns. Be warned, families: shows may be geared to all age...

Brooklyn Cyclones

KeySpan Park - 1904 Surf Ave. - Brooklyn (Coney Island)

Entering its eighth season, the Brooklyn Cyclones have proved that Coney Island has more to offer than aging roller coasters and boardwalk freak shows. The Mets-affiliated team, which routinely breaks attendance records for minor league baseball, plays its home games at Keyspan Park, and offers up...

U.S. Open

Billie Jean King National Tennis Center - Flushing Meadows-Corona Park - Flushing

The fourth and final tennis major of the year brings the best in tennis to New York City and the hard courts. Four time defending champion Rodger Federer will look to get back on track after losing the French and Wimbeldon finals this year to Rafael Nadal, while with defending women's champion...

Dreamland Roller Rink

Dreamland Roller Rink - 3052 W. 21st St. - Brooklyn (Coney Island)

Roller boogie back on Coney

Gypsy

St. James Theatre - 246 W. 44th St. - New York (Midtown West)

Following her acclaimed turn as Mama Rose at City Center last summer, the legendary Patti LuPone brings her soon-to-be legendary performace to Broadway in this revival of the classic American showbiz musical. Joining her are an outstanding cast, including Laura Benanti as her daughter Louise (i.e....

Coney Island's First Annual Beard & Moustache Competition

Coney Island and Brighton Beaches - 1208 Surf Avenue - Brooklyn (Coney Island)

7 p.m.

Rock the facial hair!

Gypsy

St. James Theatre - 246 W. 44th St. - New York (Midtown West)

Following her acclaimed turn as Mama Rose at City Center last summer, the legendary Patti LuPone brings her soon-to-be legendary performace to Broadway in this revival of the classic American showbiz musical. Joining her are an outstanding cast, including Laura Benanti as her daughter Louise (i.e....