EVENTS WEDNESDAY 11/7 Around Town Sample Sale Everything knit! ...
Around Town
Sample Sale Everything knit! Cashmere turtle necks, chunky sweaters, skirts & more retailing for up to $500 are all under $20 today (don't say we never did anything for you, girls); RMC, 141 W. 36th St. (7th Ave.), CoutureSamples@aol.com; 12-7.
Benefits
Counterpunch! 24 boxers incl. Gerry Cooney, Chuck Wepner & Iran Barkley fight w/all proceeds benefitting Twin Towers Fund; Gleason's Gym, 75 Front St. (under Bklyn Bridge), RSVP 866-765-8755; 7:30, $250.
"Reaction" Works of art created in response to Sept. 11 are for sale, all proceeds benefit Artist Cares; Orchard St. Gallery, 60 Orchard St. (Grand St.), 212-795-5566; 11-5:30, free [repeats Thurs.-Sun. & Tues., through 11/16].
Family
Big Top Doo-Wop The Big Apple Circus is in town, feat. Grandma the Clown, trapeze artists, horse acrobatics, brilliant dogs, juggling & more; Damrosch Park in Lincoln Center, 212-721-6500 for info; $12-$52 [through 1/6].
Extreme Choices 3-D Laser show exposes kids to dangers of smoking; Liberty Science Center in NJ, 201-200-1000 for info; $3-$3.50 [repeats daily, through 6/02].
Illustrated Bookmaking: Story Murals Create papercut illustrations to hang on the wall, ages 5-12; Morningside Heights Library, 2900 B'way (113th St.), 212-864-2530, res. req.; 4, free.
Origami & Chinese Scroll Workshop Learn to fold paper & paint; Children's Museum of Manhattan, Tisch Bldg., 212 W. 83rd St. (B'way) 212-721-1234; 10-5, $6.
Film/Video
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger 4 By far the best of the Troma films & the one that makes the most money for director/Troma proprietor Lloyd Kaufman; Pioneer Theater 155 E. 3rd St. (Ave. A), 212-254-3300; 6, call for price [repeats Thurs. at 8].
"Hal Ashby: 7 from the 70s" Two-week retrospective screens new 35mm print of Shampoo starring Warren Beatty & Goldie Hawn; Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St. (Varick St.), 212-727-8110; 1:20, 3:30, 5:40, 7:50 & 10, $9 [repeats daily, through 11/15].
Jailhouse Rock 16mm b&w rockumentary from 1957 starring Elvis, as part of "Featuring...Rock 'n' Roll" serires at Donnell Library Center Aud., 20 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-0609; 2:30, free.
NY Comedy Film Festival Members of MTV's The State host night of comedy plus short films by Stella; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; call for time, $12.
Otomo True story of black man who comes to Stuttgart, Germany seeking work & meets his destiny in violent confrontation with policemen; Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St. (Varick St.), 212-727-8110; 1, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15, 8, 9:45, $9 [through 11/20].
"Reel Heroes" screens Tarzan, the Ape Man; St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave. (81st St.), 212-877-4380; 2, free.
Valkoinen Peura Erik Blomberg's first feature, about a girl who gets turned into a white reindeer vampire, part of "Scandinavian Beauties" series at Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.), 212-779-3587; 6 & 8:30, $8.
Lectures
Finding John Barth Post-modern darling discusses Coming Soon!!!, his first novel in a decade; Columbia's Miller Theater, B'way (116th St.), 212-854-7799; 8, $15.
Readings
The Cheese Monkeys Chip Kidd appears for reading, signing & discussion; Chelsea Barnes & Noble, 675 6th Ave. (21st St.), 212-727-1227; 7:30, free.
Hal Willner's Doc Pomus Project honors legendary singer-songwriter Doc Pomus (he wrote songs for Elvis) w/readings & performances by Hal Willner, Jimmy Scott, Peter Guralnick, Lou Reed & surprise guests; The Poetry Project, St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-674-0910; 8, $20-$200.
The National Story Project Celebrates New York Editor Paul Auster reads I Thought My Father Was God: And Other True Tales from NPR's National Story Project, a collection of stories submitted by listeners of Weekend All Things Considered?Susan Sontag, Art Spiegelman & John Turturro join in; New School, 66 W. 12th St., (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-229-5488; 7.
THURSDAY 11/8
Around Town
Ultimate Bridal Gown Auction Come to champagne preview & stick around to bid on dresses worn (on screen) by Sela Ward, Sigourney Weaver, Heather Graham & Jane Seymour w/proceeds benefiting the Sept. 11 relief fund; Hilton Times Square, 234 W. 42nd St. (6th Ave.), 212-840-8222; 6:30.
Benefits
A Brazilian Carnival Annual Halloween costume ball hits post-Halloween to raise funds for WTC relief funds; Guggenheim Museum, 1071 5th Ave. (89th St.), RSVP 212-423-3534; 9:30-1 a.m., $10.
"Canstruction" Thirty-six architectural & engineering firms compete to build giant structures (taxis, Santa Claus) made entirely of cans, which will be donated to Food for Survival; New York Design Center, 200 Lexington Ave. (32nd St.), 212-679-9500, www.canstruction.org; 9-5, adm. is 1 can of food [repeats Fri., Sat., Mon.-Weds. 10-5, through 11/26].
Family
"After School Hours": Body Language Museum of Modern Art's workshop for high schoolers; DIA Center for the Arts, 548 W. 22nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-708-9828; 4-5:30, free.
Film/Video
Brooklyn Babylon Interracial romance follows car crash in Crown Heights; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.), 212-601-1000; 7:30 & 9:30, $9.
"Germany 2001: New Films" Twenty-third annual showing of fiction & doc. films by German filmmakers continues w/Dear Fidel?Marita's Story about one woman's love/pregnancy w/the dictator; Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9400; 6, $12, $8.50 st./s.c. [through 11/13].
"Global Visions: Disruptive Directors of British Television" showcases early works by now-acclaimed directors Ken Russel, Ken Loach, others; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; 6, $6, $4 st./s.c., $3 child. under 13 [repeats Fri. at 7, Sat. & Sun. at 2, through 1/20].
"Fritz Lang Retrospective" showcases early works by great filmmaker, today: Die Nibelungen: Siegfried; BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), 718-777-FILM; 7:30, $9 [repeats Fri., through 11/28].
Last Party 2000 U.S. debut of Philip Seymour Hoffman's take on last year's Presidential election starring Robert Downey Jr. ends its run at Screening Room, 54 Varick (Canal St.), 212-512-7660; 4, 6, 8 & 10, $9.
NY Comedy Film Festival continues w/three premieres, incl. 30 Years to Life starring SNL's Tracy Morgan (9 p.m.); Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave. (2nd St.), 212-206-1515; 6:30, 8 & 9, $10.
"Old School Kung Fu Fest 2001" returns after a one-year hiatus w/everything Hong Kong has to offer, incl. popular martial arts movie The Prodigal Son; Cinema Village, 22 E. 12th St. (betw. 5th Ave. & University Pl.), 212-924-3364; 10, call for price [through 12/15].
Lectures
Confronting Hate Speech With Protest Speech: Gay Activism & The First Amendment Discussion on last 20 years of gay content in news, tv & film; Newseum/NY, 580 Madison Ave. (betw. 56th & 57th Sts.), 212-317-7596; 6:30.
Ghosts & Apparitions Slide lecture by Dr. Carlos Alvarado of the Parapsychology Foundation; Merchant House Museum, 29 E. 4th St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), RSVP 212-777-1089; 6:30, $20.
Television & African-American Issues In The Post-Civil Rights Era Panel discussion led by Tom Wicker, retired New York Times columnist; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (5th Ave.), 212-621-6600; 7:30.
Readings/Open Mic
Annie Sprinkle Does Printed Matter Dirty female (more slutwife.com than frightenedlolitas.com) promotes latest book Hardcore From The Heart; 535 W. 22nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-925-0325; 7.
Workshops
Free Turkey Carving Classes Now this is useful! Take this class & get your flu shot & don't go to bed after 2. Every Thursday this month at Les Halles, 411 Park Ave. S. (betw. 28th & 29th Sts.), 212-679-4111; 5-7.
FRIDAY 11/9
Around Town
Big Apple Comic Book, Art & Toy Show "Celebrities" incl. Lou Feringo (tv's The Incredible Hulk), Star Wars actors, over 170 vendors plus auction to benefit WTC victims; Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St. (6th Ave.), 718-326-2713 or www.bigapplecon.com; 1-8, $14, $10 adv. [through Sun.].
Vietnam Veterans Plaza Rededication w/wreath laying & 21-gun salute to kick off Veterans Day weekend; 55 Water St. (betw. Old Slip & Williams St.), 212-509-5071; 11 a.m., free.
Benefits
"911 Show: Artists Respond" Art made after Sept. 11 to benefit victims' families; Kentler International Drawing Space, 353 Van Brunt St. (Wolcott St.), Red Hook, 718-875-2098; 6-9, free [repeats Sat. 12-5, through 11/30].
Family
Blue Grassy Knoll Two short Buster Keaton films, Sherlock Jr. & One Week, accompanied by Australian hillbilly bluegrass band; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 7, $10-$30 [repeats Sat. at 2 & 7, Sun. at 12 & 5, through 11/25].
"Friday Night at the Movies" Blacklisted film from 1954, Salt of the Earth, screens w/pizza & refreshments, discussion afterward hosted by MOMA; Arts Consortium Aud., 1 E. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-708-9828; 5:30-8, free.
Film/Video
"Brazil on Screen" Film series highlights tv & film of Brazil in conjunction w/"Brazil: Body & Soul" exhibition; today, O Pagador de Promessas; Guggenheim Museum, 1071 5th Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; 7, $6, $5 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. at 3, through 1/11].
"Critic's Choice: Donald Richie on Japanese Film" continues w/b&w Humanity & Paper Balloons; Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-752-3015; 6:30, $9.
NY Comedy Film Festival Tonight, three screenings incl. Wet Hot American Summer followed by q&a w/director David Wain & actress Janeane Garofalo (9 p.m.); Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave. (2nd St.), 212-206-1515; 7, 9 & 11, $10.
Wizard of Oz accompanied by?"hey, no dude, it really works"?Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon; Cinema Classics, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 12:15 a.m., $5.50 [repeats Sat.].
Lectures
Horsin' Around Todd Gardner shares "success stories of seahorse care & culture" (we remember having one floating in a pendant as a child?still alive); Brooklyn Aquarium Society, 718-837-4455 for location; 7:30.
SATURDAY 11/10
Around Town
Empire State Arm Wrestling Finals This year's "Golden Arm" contest allows anyone to come down & compete "anyone" as in, those whose arms can displace the water in an average toilet; Intrepid Museum, Pier 86, W. 46th St. (12th Ave.), 718-544-4592 for times & complete info.
Swim For The Future Swim or sponsor a participant, proceeds go to scholarship in memory of two WTC victims; Asphalt Green's Olympic Pool, 91st St. (York Ave.), 1-800-NYC-SWIM; 6.
Benefits
Men Cooking for Change 2001 "Good-looking, good-cooking" chefs raise funds for Our Children's Foundation w/black-tie dinner for 500, dancing, sponsored by Women in the Black; Great Hall, Shepards Bldg., 138th St. (Convent Ave.), 212-631-1022; 7-11, $35-$50.
Family
Classes at Hogwarts Potions, transfigurations & herbology 101 are offered in anticipation of the Harry Potter movie; Scholastic Store, 557 B'way (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-6166, 11, free.
Corn Husk People Make corny dolls to decorate for Thanksgiving; Kerlin Learning Center at Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (Indep. Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200; 1-4, free [repeats Sun.].
Dream Faces Workshop Learn to create masks that move during puppet theater from southern Mali; Museum for African Art, 593 B'way (betw. Prince & Houston Sts.), 212-966-1313; 1, $2.50-$5.
Food for Thought Program incl. screenings of One Fast Cookie, live action shorts & more; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (5th Ave.), 212-621-6600; 1, $3-$6. [repeats Sun.]
Go Fish Catch & release fishing w/ live demonstrations (incl. filleting), rods & bait provided; Robert Wagner, Jr. Park, Battery Park City (W. Side Highway). 212-267-9701; 10-2, free.
Kanata Native Dance Theatre Feat. singers, dancers & drummers from Blackfoot, Cree, Iroquois & Mohawk nations; Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. (betw. St. Marks Ave. & Prospect Pl.), 718-735-4402; 1:30 & 3, $4.
A Robot Just For You Create a robot prototype to take home & love; Sony Wonder Technology Lab, 56th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-833-8100; 2-5, $5 [repeats Sun.].
Storytelling: Hans Christian Andersen Diane Wolkstein tells about elves, ogres & other Nordic folklore; Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.), 212-779-3587; 11:30, $2-$3.
Film/Video
"Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival" Twenty-fifth anniversary showcasing international & doc. cinema concludes today at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5200; 2, 4 & 6, $10.
NY Comedy Film Festival concludes today?call for sched.; Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave. (2nd St.), 212-206-1515; hourly screenings from 2-9, $10.
The Third Man 1949 drama w/Orson Welles; American Museum of the Moving Image, 35th Ave. (36th St.), Astoria, 718-784-0077; 6:30, $8.50, $5.50 st./s.c. [repeats Sun.].
SUNDAY 11/11
Around Town
Fashion For Compassion w/items by Chanel, Bill Blass, Han Feng, Max Mara & Valentino from $10-$250 & furs from $200-$2500 to benefit the Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services, 120 W. 57th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-9100 x4738; call for times.
Vintage Poster Auction Over 600 posters, several dating back 100 years, are auctioned off today w/some proceeds going toward the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund; International Poster Center, 601 W. 26th St. (10th Ave.), 212-787-4000 or www.posterauction.com; 10:30 a.m., call for price.
Benefits
"Reaction" Works of art created in response to Sept. 11 are for sale, all proceeds benefit Artist Cares; Orchard St. Gallery, 60 Orchard St. (Grand St.), 212-795-5566; 3-6, free [through 11/16].
Family
Mighty Curious Improv Troupe Suggest stories, make up games, ages 7-12; Gotham City Improv Theater, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (7th Ave.), 212-665-3386, 2, $5.
Put the Farm to Sleep Help animals get ready for winter; collect eggs, groom horses & plant seeds while learning about Judaism & nature; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 9-4, $20-$40 incl. transportation.
Film/Video
"Before the Legend: The Legend of Ralph Kramden & The Honeymooners" Series that screens episodes from Jackie Gleason's sketch comedy show Cavalcade of Stars, ends today at Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; 1, $6, $4 st./s.c., $3 child. under 13.
"Free Your Mind & Your Ass Will Follow" Program highlights erotic, sexy flicks & porn; Ocularis at Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-388-8713; 8:30 & 10, $6.
Lectures
Where Do We Go From Here: Life After 9/11 Today, Judith Miller & bioterrorism expert Jerome Hauer participate in panel discussion on "Biological Weapons & America's Secret War"; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 7:30, $22.
Readings/Open Mic
KGB Fiction Series Because like Will Self's immortal battle cry "it's the novel...the novel!" Tonight's defenders?Jonathan Letham (Brooklyn & Kafka Americana) & Jerry Stahl; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-505-3360; 7, free.
MONDAY 11/12
Benefits
Doctors of the World Hillary Rodham Clinton makes the rounds this week, as she hosts benefit at Puck Bldg., 295 Lafayette St. (Houston St.), 212-226-9890 x228; 7, $500 & up.
Family
Poke Around the Piano Musician explores the piano from keys to pedals to strings; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 1, 2:30 & 4, $10.
Film/Video
"Cult Movie Nights" feat. Flash Gorden & Barbarella; Luxx, 256 Grand St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-599-1000; 8:30, free.
"Film & Discussion Series" begins its Fall run w/Reunion, based on adaptation of Fred Uhlman's novella set in Germany ca. 1930; followed by discussion w/museum director Dr. David Marwell; Museum of Jewish Heritage, 18 First Pl. (Battery Pl.), 212-968-1800; 6:30, $7, $5 st./s.c.
"Filmmakers & Families: Getting Personal - Part II" Program feat. documentaries about families incl. Dempsey Rice, Don't Fence Me In, Nandini Sikand & Marcia Rock's Dancing with My Father; the Lighthouse, 111 E. 59th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), RSVP 212-679-0870 x3; 7, $10.
"Mondo Mondays" Weekly retro film screenings continues w/Let It Be (1970); Den of Cin, Two Boots, 44 Ave. A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-714-3575; 8, $5 incl. 1 drink.
Lectures
Herpes Support Group Herpes specialist Dr. Gerri Hirsch gives advice & answers questions; Center of Life, 208 W. 30th St., 2nd fl. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-628-9154; 7:30, $5.
Readings/Open Mic
Yusef Komunyakaa & Philip Levine Two Pulitzer Prize-winning poets read today at 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 8, $16.
Slam This Open mic w/Katie Daley (first eight to sign up get shot at National Poetry Slam spot); 13 Bar, 35 E. 13th St. (University Pl.), 212-979-6677; 7, $5, $4 st.
Jerry Stahl reads from his latest novel Plainclothes Naked & settles bets on whether Liz Hurley got lip implants after Permanent Midnight; the Half King, 505 W. 23rd St. (10th Ave.), 212-462-4300; 7.
TUESDAY 11/13
Benefits
A Magical Evening Gala Helen Hunt hosts black-tie cocktail/dinner event to benefit Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation; Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Ave. (50th St.), RSVP 212-353-8200; 6:30, call for price.
On Your Feet Live hiphop by the Masterminds & EOW, w/DJ R-O-B, all proceeds for the Doe Fund (helping the homeless become self-sufficient); W8th, 40 W. 8th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-628-5207; 8, $15.
Film/Video
"Fritz Lang Retrospective" showcases early works by great filmmaker, today: 1919's Harakiri (aka Madame Butterfly); BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), 718-777-FILM; 7:30, $9 [through 11/28].
"Germany 2001: New Films" Twenty-third annual showing of fiction & doc. films by German filmmakers concludes today w/Black Box BRD (2:30 p.m.); Escape to Life: The Erika & Klaus Mann Story (6 p.m.); Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9400; 2:30, $12, $8.50 st./s.c.
Lectures
Why We Watched Rhoda Vanessa Ochs lectures on "the artistic construction of a Jewish woman" & why so many 70s ladies worshipped this show; Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave. (92nd St.), 212-423-3271; 6:30.
Readings/Open Mic
Margaret Atwood Booker-prize winning author of The Handmaid's Tale reads at Queens College, Music Building Concert Hall, 153rd St., Flushing, 718-997-4646; 7, $8.
Eddie B. Poetry & Open Mic feat. Richard Fein at Korova Milk Bar 200 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 718-389-2666; 7:30, 1 drink min. (but no more than eight).
Bernie Mac Comedian/tv personality reads from his refreshingly titled new book, I Ain't Scared Of You: Bernie Mac On How Life Is; Barnes & Noble, 290 Baychester Ave. (Bartow Ave.), 718-862-3945; 8, free.
Carrie Schneider NYC-based writer & yoga teacher discusses & signs copies of her new book, Yoga Within; Printing House Fitness & Racquet Club, 421 Hudson St. (Leroy St.), 212-243-7600; 6:30, free.
Workshops
Poetry For You & Me Greenwich House Senior Center sponsors living-room style workshop every Tuesday at Caring Community, 20 Washington Sq. N. (5th St.), 212-675-2257; 1:30-3:30, free.