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TUE 11/3 (Jump to WED l THU l FRI l SAT l SUN )
Bars/Clubs: Gutterball Lounge & Discotheque | Lucky Strike Lanes
Nightlife impresario Lee Chappell presents Gutterball Lounge & Discotheque, a weekly Tuesday night party that "racks together the boogie nights of the past with the spectacular performances and visual delights of the future." Your co-hosts are Lady Rizo and Shien Lee, of the infamous Dances of Vice parties, and they'll present an entertainment and art-filled evening of live stage performances, turntable sets by DJs Michael T. and Steve Sidewalk, roaming visual stimulus by Alienation and a massive digital projection by Wetcircuit-plus fashionable club-goer ambassadors Hunter & Markus being fashionable. Every week will feature different special guest artists and performers-not to mention the ever-available four bowling lanes, full bar and rotating gallery of art. There's drink specials all night, and bowling is free if you rent the shoes.
New restaurants: Piccola Cuccina Focacceria
Focaccia sandwiches as the next panini? That's the idea here-it's the second Piccola Cucina restaurant from Sicilian chef Philip Guardione. This time, though, Guardione is focusing on a single signature item: focaccia di Recco, a sandwich-like creation reminiscent of a calzone but daintier, made with two layers of thin crust enveloping melty, oozy crescenza cheese. The dish has its roots in the Italian town of Recco (neighboring Genoa), and is served at Piccola Cucina Focacceria in six varieties-with pesto, prosciutto or gorgonzola (all under $7.50)-alongside smaller Italian bites, like traditional pizza, arancini rice balls, mozzarella in carrozza and various desserts. (120 Macdougal St. between W. Third and Bleecker Sts., 212-677-7707)
Music: Noah and the Wale at Mercury Lounge
British folk-rock band that produces melodic, sometimes melancholic dream pop with an indie twinge. They have been making some noise overseas, the band's debut album, "Peaceful, the World Lays me Down," released in 2008 opened at No. 5 on the UK Album Chart, and they hope their newest release will help stir the pot stateside. With Robert Francis.
Shopping: Jenna Leigh Trunk Show l Journelle
Free drinks, complimentary snacks and top-line lingerie? Sign us up! One of our favorite lingerie boutique's Journelle is hosting a Jenna Leigh trunk show complete with the designer's latest collections and all the bubbly and hors d'oeuvres you can consume. RSVP at rsvp@journelle.com.
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WED 11/4 (Jump to THU l FRI l SAT l SUN )
Bars/Clubs: DR!P | The Grace Hotel
Lee Chappell (of Roxy fame) has put together nothing less than a real pool party at the Grace (formerly QT Hotel), featuring superstar drag beauty Shequida and several DJs, of both the audio and visual variety-plus, drinks are half-price from 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. Take note: Those ready to dip their toes must wear a bathing suit to splashdown. With weekly incursions from the Foreign Affairs cabaret crew across the street, anticipate...something.
Music: Thao and the Get Down Stay Down l Bowery Ballroom
Thao Nguyen and her band make breezy folk-pop, full of upbeat melodies and joyous vocals that often mask a darkness lurking under the surface. While their first album explored love, desire and loss, the group's latest, "Know Better Learn Faster," is quite simply a breakup album. And while most of it sticks to the style of she's known for, Thao does slow things down occasionally for songs that are just flat out sad. As she put it "Sometimes there's not much room to mince words and music when you feel like shit." With Portland Cello Project and David Schultz
Restaurants: Latin Wine & Bossa Nova l Pasita
Performer Claudio Marcantonio has already built a following for his frequent appearances at this South American eatery, but his bossa nova is only the beginning: Between sets, he drops knowledge on wine, including the yet-to-be announced special of the night. Like Claudio, it too will hail from below the equator (he's from Brazil), and guests are invited to a free tasting. The show runs from 6 to 8 p.m., with the usual menu and beverages available at the regular costs.
Theater: QUARTETT l BAM Harvey Theater
It's an adaptation of "Dangerous Liaisons", but don't plan on a straight-up mounting of French bosoms (even if Isabelle Huppert does star). It's filtered through the brutal lens of German experimentalist Heiner Muller, and distilled through the style of director Robert Wilson, a titan of abstract performance. That's 105 wonky minutes, no intermission.
Events: Stand-Up for Heroes l Town Hall
When big names like President Obama, Stephen Colbert and Bruce Springsteen join forces, you know it's for a good cause. In this case, it's for the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Host Brain Williams kicks off the weeklong celebration for veterans, with performances from Springsteen, Colbert and Louis C.K. Surprise guests are sure to make an appearance....
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THU 11/5 (Jump to FRI l SAT l SUN )
Music: F*cked Up with Vivian Girls, Andrew W.K. l Brooklyn Masonic Temple
A typical Fucked Up song is equal parts old-school oi/hardcore (Black Flag is a frequent, and not incorrect, comparison) and experimental jam. And, thanks to shirtless, often bloodied vocalist Pink Eyes, the Canadian band's live show is one you may not forget. Tonight, the band performs its latest opus, "The Chemistry of Common Life," with special guests Vivian Girls, Andrew W.K., Titus Andronicus and Katie Stelmanis.
Bars/Clubs: Remember, Remember the Fifth of November: A Guy Fawkes Day Party | The Bell House
In London, 1605, Guy Fawkes and his band of conspirators were foiled in their attempt to blow up English Parliament. Ever since, England has celebrated Guy Fawkes Day with bonfires, fireworks and late-night revelry. This November 5th, The Bell House brings the party to Brooklyn: "There may be no bonfire (it is inside a bar, you know), but there will be late-night revelry in the form of Britpop D.J.s, a screening of V for Vendetta, drink specials on Newcastle Brown Ale, Walkers crisps (that's potato chips to you lot) from the Chip Shop, and everything else you need to celebrate England's best holiday in style. And it's free entry! Co-hosted by Brooklyn Based, this is the one Guy Fawkes Day party you won't want to miss. (Not least because it is one of the only Guy Fawkes Day parties in NYC.)"
Restaurants: Night of 100 Truffle Pies
To celebrate the 2009 truffle season (yes, even fungi have a season when it's yummy enough), this Carroll Gardens eatery will serve up 100 margherita pizzas-each topped with expensive white truffle-starting at 7 p.m. Pies are $50 apiece, and with a limited amount, reservations will be mandatory. But if you land the 50th pizza sold, you'll win a magnum from the Francis Ford Coppola winery, while the lucky 100th pie buyer scores a complete set of all three DVD's of "The Godfather".
Theater: The Orphan's Home Cycle l Signature Theater
Signature's MO is to devote an entire season to one playwright. This season, they've selected Horton Foote, a crusty writer who wrote the screenplay for "To Kill A Mockingbird", and has a warm realism that takes honest measure of life's darker moments. "The Orphan's Home Cycle" is actually a trilogy set in a Texas town during the first half of the last century. You can see all three in one weekend day, or catch each show on separate nights.
Comedy: Ricky Gervais: Out of England II l Carnegie Hall
Following last year's tour, "Out Of England," Gervais (The Office, The Invention of Lying) brings his one-man monologue back for one night only. Part of the New York Comedy Festival.
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FRI 11/6 (Jump to SAT l SUN )
Bars/Clubs: Flight 13 | Bar 13
Any time this dance-happy lair advertises an event, it's likely to be a happily sweaty, beat-driven blowout. Tonight's star genre: techno-but not just the average wicked stuff but the sexy, dark and dirty variety...now that should really test your Speed Stick. Naveen G leads a 5-selector crew of DJs starting at 10 p.m. for $10 before midnight, $15 after.
Comedy: Artie Lange l Beacon Theater
One of Howard Stern's favorite comedic associates, Artie Lange, has quickly become one of the most high-profile comedians in the country (if you can find, hunt down a video of him destroying Joe Buck on HBO this past spring - comedy gold!). Not for the faint of heart or politically correct.
New restaurants: Tastings New York City
'Tis the season for food fests. On the heels of the NYC Wine & Food Festival and the New York Chocolate Show comes Tastings New York City, featuring cooking demos, talks and seminars. And, of, course, tastings galore. On hands are some of NYC's most notable chefs, including Joey Campanaro, Jimmy Bradley and Bill Telepan.
Music: Monsters of Folk l United Palace
Mike Mogis, Conor Oberst, M. Ward, and Yim Yames laid the foundation of Monsters of Folk on the road five years ago when they toured together, often sitting in on each others sets. Now armed with an album of original material the quartet are hitting the road for a tour where the four members will be switching instruments and trading roles throughout each show.
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SAT 11/7 (Jump to SUN )
Bars/Clubs: Fixed 5-Year Anniversary with Basement Jaxx | Santos Party House
Back about a decade ago, when electronica seemed poised to overtake rock on rock radio, when Keith Flint was king and we couldn't wait for the next Chemical Bros tune, Basement Jaxx put out "Where's Your Head At?" and for a second were as cool as anybody tweaking the planet. Nowadays, they don't get the same kind of press, but they have continued to make cool music, both for themselves and for others by putting out some singular remixes for Missy Elliott and Justin Timberlake. Tonight, they'll be killing it at Santos as part of the 5th anniversary of Fixed bringing some of the coolest acts (like the Jaxx) to venues around NYC. Tickets are $20 in advance-and maybe more at the door.
Music: Ray LaMontagne l Beacon Theatre
Building on the momentum of a successful "Saturday Night Live" appearance, Maine-based shoemaker turned singer/songwriter Ray LaMontagne brings his smooth, ‘70s-ish song stylings (and beard) to the stage. Often compared to the likes of manly folk-rockers Stephen Stills, Van Morrison and the Band, LaMontagne has the looks that steal girlfriends and the voice of an old soul. It's an alluring combination, and LaMontagne has successfully worked it on both his last album, "Till the Sun Turns Black," and his most recent LP, "Gossip in the Grain."
New restaurants: Accademia di Vino Broadway
East Side trattoria/wine hub Accademia di Vino has opened a second location-this one on the Upper West Side. Pretty fitting: Co-owners Anthony Mazzola and chef-partner Kevin Garcia are also behind nearby UWS stalwart 'Cesca. Also fitting: That whole "accademia" part-the place is a veritable master class on wine, with a 500-bottle-deep program that skews 95 percent Italian, and, Mazzola adds, "We might put more American and international [wines] in the mix eventually." (The original Accademia has 900 wines. We got drunk just writing that.) Like its East Side sibling, the food's mostly small plates and affordable-nothing tops $25-and includes new bites like a LaFrieda hanger steak with braised red cabbage, and homemade tagliatelle with veal bolognese ("The spirit of Sicily, where my parents are from," Mazzola says). In homage to the space's previous occupant, Docks Oyster Bar, Accademia will be serving a daily seafood special, from grilled prawns to shellfish stew. (2427 Broadway between 89th and 90th Sts., 212-787-3070)
Theater: Dreamgirls l The Apollo Theater
This rags-to-riches tale of a Supremes-like girl group will be going on tour following its debut at the Apollo. It's a revival of the classic 1981 musical, meant to capitalize on the screen version from a few years back. So why not rent that? New choreography by Shane Spencer, of "So You Think You Can Dance".
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SUN 11/8
Bars/Clubs: Born To Be Bad Sundays | One
11 p.m. is a bit late to get started on a Sunday-but if you're one of those who snub their nose at Monday mornings, this may just be your bash. DJs Phresh and Vlad will spin for the upscale crowd who hang here-just be sure to dress to impress.
Restaurants: Brooklyn Beefsteak
A grand New York tradition in the late 19th century, the New York beefsteak is now a rare treat, having ceded ground to the Bergen County version. But much like Prohibition-era mixology and classic American workwear, the Beefsteak is primed for a hipster revival. Honestly, what's not to like? There's all-you-can-eat naturally raised beef from Pat LaFrieda, unlimited McSorley's ale, a presentation by two "beefsteak scholars," and hillbilly blues from Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co. Sounds like a tradition that had no business dying out in the first place.
Music: Bruce Springsteen l MSG
Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen and his E Street Band found fame touring anthemic and acoustic rockers about working folks ("Born in the U.S.A.," "The River," the new "Working on a Dream"), young lovers ("Thunder Road"), outcasts ("Streets of Philadelphia") and losers holding on to hope ("Born to Run"). Jersey's favorite son sees himself as a Pete Seeger-type, writing about blue collar life and politics; we see him as the soul patched guy who played the inauguration and Super Bowl half-time, and has that song in "The Wrestler." Fittingly these will be the last concerts played at Giants Stadium before the new one opens.
Events: An Evening with Bill Maher l Avery Fisher Hall
Known for his political satire and running commentary on this country's general state of affairs, Maher has had shows on Comedy Central, ABC and, currently, HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher." Don't expect him to tiptoe around controversial topics, from gay marriage to universal health care.
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