ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: The Oath, Total Fury, Books Lie, Scarlet Letter, 3, $6.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Planet Melvin, Visceral Bliss, Immoral Fibers, Amanda's Waiting, Nick. THURS: The Infernos, Nom De Plume, Modadey, Mercury Boy, Motherflux. FRI: Haus, More, Lava Baby, Eyes Right, Johnny Young, Government. SAT: Blow-Up, Perforated Heads, Bitterweed, Fuzzy Daupner, Matt Morgan. SUN: Sweating Like Nixon, One Step Beyond, As It Is. MON: Gena Mason, A Career in Plastics, 33 Hz, Lonehawk, Olivia Neutron Bomb. TUES: "CABA: Cyclists & Bands Against AIDS," feat. performances by Lisa Gentile, Exit86, Josh & Julie, The Googlies, 7:30, $10.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com FRI: Andrew Vladeck, Amy Atchley, 8.
B-3
33 Ave. B (3rd St.), 212-614-9755. See also "Clubs & Lounges." THURS: B-3 Band, 7:30. FRI: DJ Allesseo's "Affair Party," 9. SAT: Rick Johnson & open mic, 6.
BABY JUPITER
170 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 212-982-BABY. SUN: 2nd hiphop competition/MC battle; written verse, freestyles, cypha skills, acapellas & beat juggling, 212-465-7287 for info.
BEACON THEATER
2124 B'way (74th St.), 212-496-7070. WEDS: Jon B, KCI, JoJo.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Bigger Than a Breadbox, Peter & Bethany Yarrow. THURS: Four Wilson Drive, Katy Pfaffl, Scott Sylvester, Von Em, 7:45. FRI: The Healers, Cutter Jones, 29 Orange Street, Taino, Town Hall, Joe Brack. SAT: Days of Wild, Lester Swing, K Floor, Stax Atlantic Show, $10. SUN: Mann Made Jam, American Acoustic Roots Orchestra, Teresa. MON: Days of Wild, Soul Alone; NY Songwriters Circle w/Alexa Babakabian, Eden White, George Wurtzbach & Greg Tannen. TUES: Delmar Brown's World of Pop Experience, Steve Tannen, Kyler, Jo Davidson, Miranda Hentoff.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. FRI: "Three Picks, a Lip & A High Note" w/Tony Arata, J. Fred Knobloch, Thom Schuyler, Jellyroll Johnson, Kim Richey, Slaid Cleaves, $17.50. SAT: Vernon Reid & Masque, Robert Randolph, $17.50. TUES: The Blind Boys of Alabama, $25.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. All shows 18 & over. WEDS: Goldfrapp, Plaid, 9, $15. THURS: Promise Ring, Camden, Panthers, 8:30, $12. FRI: Autechre, Russell Haswell & Yasunao Tone, Rob Hall, 9:30, $15. SAT: Autechre, Rob Hall & Russell Haswell, 9:30, $15. TUES: Saul Williams, 9, $15.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: Rivington, Bag of Panties, Fake Brain, Ill Ease, 8, $7. THURS: Jerkwater, Brilliantine, Shelby, 9, $8; Endo, 7:30, $7. FRI: My Favorite, Radio 4 (CD release), The Realistics, Turn Offs, 8, $8. SAT: Orange Park, Hot Socky, Tiger Mountain, High Speed Chase, 9, $8. SUN: Empty Hearts (Ex-Mooney Suzuki & Rondelles), The Apes, Gang-Gang Dance, The Sightings, 8, $7. MON & TUES: The Fucking Champs, Drunk Horse, Cherry Valence (See "Music"), 9, $10.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: Danny Zanker, Bruce Wands, Jack Grace, Janet Burgan, George Mel Trio, 5. THURS: Ernesto, Denny Blake, Jaime Dane, Jack Hardy, Eve Miriam, Noah Haidut, 5. FRI: Sean Winter, Aida, Andy Fitzpatrick, Kenny Post & Bonnie Burns, Peter Pasco & Judy Livingston, Misery Loves Company, Joan Bender, 5. SAT: Finotee, Esme, Julia Macklin, Gabrielle, Katie Haverly, Paddy Kilrain, 7; Gil Coggins, 5. SUN: Universal Matrix pres. The Lebo Band & friends, 10; Rick Johnson's open mic, 6-10; Jazz jam w/Ernie Bracco, 3-6. MON: Ada Rovatti & Elephant, David Morreale, Team Jesus, Out Music Open Mic, 7, $5; The Eishin Nose Piano Trio, 5. TUES: Miguel Zenon Quintet, Miles Okazaki, Bootleg Remedy, Tai's Pick, 8:30; Tai Burnette's open mic, 5.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Sea of Souls, Super Model, Crossbreed, Law, Pound, Daddy, 6, $6. THURS: Tampered, The Mayfield Four, Darwin's Waiting Room, 6, $6. FRI: JJ Paradise Player's Club, Puny Human, Tohmoshi, Elvis '77, Kung Pao, Jumbo's Killcrane, Kung Fu Chicken, 7, $10. SAT: Band of Changes, Squalor, Mark Mulcahy, Jessie Harris, Rana, F-hole, The Saras, 8, $9. SUN: Funeral Dress, The Relix, Krays, Don Chikuta, Molotov Cocktail, Toxic Narcotic, 6, $10. MON: Audition showcase. TUES: Delirium Theory, Flytrap, Ben Phillips, Urinal Mints, 7, $6.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: Nicole Renaven, Karen Kuhl, Joe Troskie, 9, $5; Exhibit opening for Artist's Reception feat. Fernando Carpaneda, Kala Mandrake, Agusto Murrillo, Henry Perez, Rob Trains, 6, free. THURS: Fade to Black, Christain Gibbs, Secretariat, Matt Turk, 7, $5. FRI: The Flow, Neal with an "A", Cari Fouche, Astro Chicken (CD release), Pete Hausler, $7. SAT: Jarrod Gorbel, John Lardiari, Tony Jarvis, Ivan Klipstein, $7. SUN: Bourbon Princess, Ron Hester, Eric Lichter, Bruce Weber's No Chance Ensemble (CD release), Kevin Merritt, 7, $5. MON: Violent Fix, 11; DJ Jason spins goth music for "Alchemy," 10, $5; The Moon Gypsies, 3 Stories High, Christine Havrilla, Jesse Perkins, 7, $5. TUES: David Klein, Peña, Andreas Garcia, Kristeen Young, The 7th Circle, Keith Kruger, $5.
CONNOLLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT
14 E. 47th St. (betw. Madison & 5th Aves.), 212-867-3767. SAT: Black 47, 10, $10.
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924, www.nytrash.com/continental WEDS: Greg Garing, 8, free.
THE COOLER
416 W. 14th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-252-2397. FRI: Liquid Sky Egg Redux, Amazon Eco System Warm Up 1, DJ Soul Slinger, SJ Odi, Mike & Ike, TC Izlam, Gianni. SAT: Pork Chop, Wild Party Sheiks, The Moonlighters. MON: Nylon Top, Thru The Wire, Spottiswoode, free.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. WEDS: Dave Mann, Jane Barnett & Kati Mac, Peter Calo, 7. THURS: The Roger Lent Octet, 8. FRI: Laura Friedman, Wellington Houston, Margaret Lancaster, 8. MON: Sean Wayland, 10:30. TUES: Miller's Farm, Hanna Reimann, Anette A. Aguilar & Stringbeans, 8.
DARK STAR LOUNGE
158 W. 72nd St. (betw. Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.), 212-362-2590. FRI: Moogy Klingman & his Freak Parade band, 10.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. All shows under $10. WEDS: Röck Cändy pres. "Bitch IV," a trib. to Ladies metal w/performances by Vulgaris & Captive's Dance, 9, $10. THURS: BeavHer w/Chris Grace, Blowup, 8:30, $5 before 12. FRI: London's "Radio 4" party comes across the sea w/DJs Alan McGee (Creation), Int'l Playgirl, Madine, Evan Dando & Joe McEwen, plus performances by Modly Peaches & Technique, 9. SAT: DJ Nick Marc & Justine D. host Tiswas feat. Astrojet plus guests. SUN: "Lip Service" pres. Corvette, Candyass, Coyote Shivers, Babyshaker & Seventeen.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com WEDS: Reuben, 8, $7.
Lounge: FRI: Liquidfyed, free. SAT: de-Flow.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st. FRI: The Brian Woodbury Songbook feat. David Yazbek, Sean Altman, Terre Roche, Brian Dewan, and many more, 7:30, $10. SAT: VaVaVaVoom Room, 10, $15; Life in a Blender, Bubble, 7:30, $10. SUN: Varla Jean Merman, 9:30, $15. TUES: Hem, The Sharp Things, 8, $10.
577
577 5th Ave. (16th St.), Park Slope, 718-965-4283. SAT: Federico Ughi, 4.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. All shows at 9:30, no cover. THURS: Old Time Jam. FRI: The Defenders. SAT: The Twelve.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. WEDS: Invert, 10, $6. THURS: Saadet Tuerkoez, 10, $5. FRI: A Celebration of Alignment: Live Organic Hiphop feat. Ruture, Moosaka, AnkhaOri, Skinny B, 10, $5. TUES: Little Grey Book Lecture #2, 8, $2.
HANK'S SALOON
46 3rd Ave. (Atlantic Ave.), Bklyn., 718-625-8003. 2 drink min. & free BBQ. SUN: Blind Pharaohs & special guests, 6-9.
HARD ROCK CAFE
221 W. 57th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-489-6565. SAT: Ten Miles of Venus, 9:30.
HOBOKEN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Washington St. (betw. 1st &-7th Sts.), Hoboken, NJ, 201-420-2207.
First St. Stage: SUN: Southside Johnny & The Asbury Dukes, Richie Havens, Skanatra, Laura Cantrell, Seeking Homer, 12 p.m., free.
Third St. Stage: SUN: Manny & Joy Medina, Karl's Circus Comedy, Sing-a-long w/Yosi, Hudson Street Productions, All Saints Day School Glee Club, Sing-a-long w/Yosi, 12 p.m., free.
Sixth St. Stage: SUN: Verdict, Don Carter Jazz Trio, Gene D. Plumber, Linda Ipanema & The Dixie Cats, Raving Noah, Hudson Shakespeare Co., All Saints Day School Glee Club, David Stellmach, 11:30 a.m., free.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. WEDS: (hed)p.e., Non Point, Systematic, Spike 1000, 8, $18, $16.50 adv. THURS: Guided By Voices, Spoon, 8, $18. FRI: Guided By Voices, Well Water Conspiracy, 8, $18. SAT: Cibo Matto, Moldy Peaches, 8, $17, $15 adv. MON: Ocean Colour Scene, Ours, 8, $18, $16.50 adv.
KNITTING FACTORY
74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055, www.knittingfactory.com
Main Space: WEDS: Retsin, Warn Defever (His Name is Alive), K (Ida), 9, $8. THURS: Jill Sobule, Mia Doi Todd, 9, $12. FRI: Peaches (See "Music"), Gonzales, Couch, 8:30 & 11:59, $12. SAT: MF Doom (CD release), Grand Agent, Everliven Sound, 10:30, $12, $10 adv., all ages; Sean Altman & Rob Tannenbaum, 8, $12, $10 adv. SUN: Joseph Harrison & Transience (CD release), 10, $12, $10 adv.; IHOT: International House of Trances, 8, $12. MON: Stars, Metric, Alchemy Jones, 9, $10, $8 adv. TUES: Sally Norvell & Paul Wallfisch, Melomane, Ben Kweller, 9, $8.
KnitActive Sound Stage: WEDS: Lucian Ban Quintet, 11, $6; Lee Feldman, 9, $7; Skin Margin, 7, $6. THURS: Oscar Feldman, 11, $7; Tim Lyddon Trio, 9, $8, Jon Madof, 7, $7. FRI: Bob Meyer's Mount Airy, 9 & 11, $7. SAT: Poetry series, 6, $5. SUN: Theo Jörgensmann Quartet, 11, $7; Karwreck, 9, $6; Mr. Vito, 7, $7. MON: Donald McKenzie Trio, 11, $7; Andy Milne, 7 & 9, $8. TUES: Dan DeChellis, 10, $5.
Old Office: WEDS: Slow Burn Records' pres. Drazy Hoops & Elizabeth Harper, 9:30, $7; Gotham Writers' Workshop, 7. THURS: Michael Marcus, Jospeh Bowie Duo, Michael Marcus/Joseph Bowie Duo, 8, $8. FRI-SUN: Malachi Thompson Freebop Band, 8 & 9:30, $12. MON: Elektra Kurtis & Ensemble Elektra, 8, $8. TUES: Andy Laster's Hydra, 8, $8.
Tap Bar: WEDS: Bill Ware's Vibes, 11. THURS: Jack Grace, 11. FRI: Coffin Daggers, 11. MON: Pat Donaher, 11. TUES: Avram Fefer, 11.
LAKESIDE LOUNGE
162 Ave. B (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-529-8463. Sun.-Thurs. shows at 9:30, Fri. & Sat. at 11, no cover. THURS: Dennis Brennan Band. FRI: The Dark Horses. SAT: The Newborn Naturals. MON: Acetone.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Dante's Lament, Naked Sams, Rain Allready, Mr. Neutron, Super Hyper Most, 7:30, $7. THURS: RA, David's Playground, Shaker, Dibs, Eco, 7:30, $7. FRI: Conehead Buddha, Stilt Walker, Rakshasa, 8:30, $10. SAT: Plastic Holiday, Eugene, Vermin Furley, Seeds, Devon, 8, $8.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Derwyn Monaghan, Rat Wakes Red, Issac & Thorry, June Leeds, Jon Albrink, 7. THURS: Will Hawkins, Ellie Massias, Leslie Nuchow, Ina May Wool, 8. FRI: Aldo Perez, Red Betty, Stone Boat, Coleen Sexton, Curtis Eller's American Circus, Stephen Shiffman, 7. SAT: Morgan Taylor's Rock Group, Rachel Loshak, Sloan Wainwright, Uncle Moon, Cactus Highway, 7. SUN: Shamsi, Jen Chapin, Andy Germak, Nick Russo Quartet, 3:30. MON: Wolf, Robin Reines, Drew Rouse, Prop, 8. TUES: Matt White, Cunninham, Croiglon & Hill, Monica Cohen, Annette Andreov, 7.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows free & start at 9 unless noted. WEDS: Locket, Lost ID, Smack Darts. THURS: Bill McGarvey, Dave Spalding, Fiona McBain. FRI: Pony Express, Sacred Monkeys of Bali, American Boyfriend, Sunbather. SAT: BenZona, Moths, Cropduster, Swizzle. SUN: Bobby Sharkey Quartet, Omega Six. TUES: Snoozer, Noam.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
2 Penn Plaza (34th St.), 212-465-MSG1. TUES: AC/DC.
MANHATTAN CENTER'S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882. FRI: Giorgos Alkaios, 9, $50-$80.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: Baby Maria. THURS: The Swaggerts. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: Tijuana Bibles. SUN: Bombshell. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Joe Vincent & Verockina pres. "Popcorn" w/classic B-flicks & music by Organic & Strange Love Honey.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.) Hoboken, 201-653-1703. WEDS: Spoon, Cropduster, 9, $7. THURS: The Mooney Suzuki, Moldy Peaches, Seconds, 9, $8. FRI: THE Strokes, Longwave, Pencey Prep, 10, $8. SAT: Couch, Wellwater Conspiracy, The Januaries, 10, $7. SUN: The Cynics, High School Sweethearts, B-Movie Rats, 8, $7.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: The Humming, The Sheila Devine, Simi, The Baskervilles, 7, $8. THURS: The Januaries, Amy Miles, Saccharine, Land of the El Caminos, 7, $8. FRI: The Hangdogs, Star City, Mark Geary, Tandy, 7:30, $8. SAT: The Reachers, Drums & Tuba, The Secret Machines, T.W. Walsh, 8:30. SUN: Bird of Doom, Duma Love, Timo Ellis Band (CD release), Yuka Honda, King Jill, 7:30. MON: Elizabeth Harper, Heather Eatman (CD release), Amory, Arlo, 7:30, $8. TUES: Mercury Seed, 8:30, $8.
9C
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-358-0048. TUES: Neil Cleary & The Piano Tunners plus Liz Tormes, 10, free.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: The Trouble Dolls, 10. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10. FRI: Monique St. Walker, 10. SAT: The Blood Group, Pale White Horse, The Lost Loved Ones, 9. SUN: The Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 10. MON: Rebecca Hall, Luke Temple, 9. TUES: Greg Garing & The New Alphabet City Opry, 9.
POLISH NATIONAL HOME
261 Driggs Ave. (Manhattan Ave.), Greenpoint, Bklyn., 718-387-3399. FRI: Lightning Bolt, Oneida, Sightings, 9, $7.
RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
1260 6th Ave. (51st St.), 212-307-7171. SAT: Alejandro Sanz, 8, $48-$78.
THE RAVEN CAFE
194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712. 1 drink min. WEDS: Joie/Dead Blonde Girlfriend hosts weekly acoustic open stage, 7-11, sign-up at 6:30, free.
RISING CAFE
186 5th Ave. (Sackett St.), Park Slope, 718-789-6340. WEDS: Nino Pinelli, Andrea Guskin, Tret Fure, 8. FRI: Hialeah Jorge & The Cuban Cowboys Cinco de Mayo party. SAT: Cinco de Mayo party w/SonHavana. SUN: Robin Aigner's Mixed Bag showcase, 7. TUES: Sing out Proud! benefit w/open mic & music, 7-9.
RODEO BAR
375 3rd. Ave. (27th St.), 212-683-6500, www.rodeobar.com WEDS: Teddy Morgan. THURS: The Niagaras. FRI-SUN: Hot Club of Cowtown. MON: Preston Reed. TUES: Dan & Kev.
ROSELAND BALLROOM
239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 8th Ave. & B'way), 212-247-0200. FRI: Civic Tour w/Blink-182, Alkaline Trio, No Motiv, 7:30.
ROXY
515 W. 18th St. (10th Ave.), 212-645-5156. SUN: Kruder & Dorfmeister, MC Sugar B, DJ Gamall, 8.
SHINE
285 W. B'way (Canal St.), 212-941-0900. TUES: Lazy Dog, Ben Watt, Jay Hannan.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. See also "Skits & Improv." WEDS: Luis Betancourt & German Cars, Jason Pendergraft, Eric Harrison's Crash Chorus, Kamara, Peter Stone Brown, 7:30. THURS: Bill Grady, Tret Fure, Rebecca Hall & The Falling Stars, My Pocket Zoo, 8. FRI: Radio Caroline, Joie/Dead Blonde Girlfriend, Joe Bendik & The Heathens, Anne Husick, Izabella, 8. SAT: Zanker & The Born Again Bastards, The Housepets, Lach & the Secrets, Stephanie Wright, Lauren Echo & The Group, 8. SUN: Rick Shapiro, Jim Knable, Lance Montone, Cedric, Funny Sheesh, 7:30. MON: The Antihootenanny w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Ivan Klipstein, Kid Lucky, Rev. Timmy James, Jason Herndon, James O'Brien, 8.
TEDDY'S BAR & GRILL
96 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787. No cover. WEDS: Tap-Jazz Jam. THURS: James Reams & The Barstormers. FRI & SAT: DJ Culture/Open turntable fest, 10.
TWO BOOTS
The Den, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-505-5450. THURS: "Nova Nights" w/Bob Hoffnar & Jane Scarpantoni, Tom Brislin, Blaise Siwula & Dom Minasi, The High Canadians, 9, $8.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-777-7745. See also "Clubs & Lounges." SUN: Tom Rush, Eric Andersen, 3 & 7, $20. TUES: Rodney Crowell, Jim Lauderdale, 8, $20.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600. Most show 18 & over. Door usually open an hour before showtimes listed. WEDS: The Pasties, David Wallace, The Red King, Benny Girl, 8:30, $10, all ages. THURS: Antibalas, 10:30, $12, $10 adv. SAT: Emma Gibbs Band, Railroad Earth, $12, $10 adv. SUN: Pen N Pad pres. Braggin Rites Hip MC & B-Boy competition?$500 cash to the winner, $13, $10 adv. MON: Tim Reynolds, Peter Prince, 9, $15.
Jazz/Experimental
ANDIAMO
322 E. 86th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 212-861-1993. TUES: Live jazz feat. Chris Bergson (guitar) & Sasha Dobson (vocals), 7-11, no cover.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org Starry Nights: Fridays Under the Sphere. FRI: Greg Tardy Quartet, 5:45 & 7:15, $10, $7.50 st./s.c., $6 kids [through 5/25].
BIRDLAND
315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080, www.birdlandjazz.com Shows at 9 & 11. Music charge & $10 min.; 1 drink incl. in cover. WEDS: Chicago Jazz Ensemble. THURS-SAT: Dave Liebman Quartet, $30-$35. SUN: Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, $20. MON: Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, $20. TUES: The Famous Duke Ellington Orchestra, $20.
BLUE NOTE
131 W. 3rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-475-8592, www.bluenote.net Showtimes 9 & 11:30 unless specified. WEDS-SUN: Take 6, $30-$40. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Harvie Swartz & Eye Contact, $19.50 incl. brunch, show & 1 drink. MON: Jon Regen Trio w/Joel Fraham, $10-$15. TUES: Michel Camilo Trio, $15-$25.
BUBBY'S
120 Hudson St. (betw. Franklin & Moore Sts.), 212-399-0714. MON: Bryant DuPré & Rifftide, 7:30-11:30, free.
CAFE WHA?
115 MacDougal St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-254-3630. Feat. The Wha? Band & special guests Weds.-Sun. MON: Brazilian Night w/Brazooca Band, 9:30, $10. TUES: Classic Funk night w/Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsii Riley & Mike Davis, 9:30, $7.
DETOUR
349 E. 13th St. (1st Ave.), 212-533-6212. WEDS: Dave Berkman Trio. THURS: Dave Bixler Quartet. FRI: Eric Jacobsen. SAT: Guarenteed Swahili.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747, www.downtimenyc.com WEDS: Tea For Three, Smudge NYC, Atlas, Chelsea Mountain Boys, The Hillary Step, Sheri Wagner, 5, $5. THURS: Downtime's 10th Anniversary party feat. Songwriters Open Mic w/Drew Yowell plus music by DJ Amazin' & Goldilocks (CD release), 8, $10. FRI: Downtime's 10th Anniversary party feat. Askold Buk Trio, Jimmy Vivino & The Black Italians, 9, $10. SAT: Downtime's 10th Anniversary party feat. Red Bull giveaways, DJs VooDoo Ru, Cyberdog & Octopussy, 9, $10-$15.
INTERNET CAFE
82 E. 3rd St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-614-0747. SUN: The Sunna Gunnalaugs Quartet, 9 & 10:30, $7.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. Showtimes at 8:45 & 10:45 on Weds., Thurs., Sun. & Tues.; 8:45, 10:45 & 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. All shows $20-$25 w/$10 min. WEDS-SUN: Pat Martino Trio. MON: Les Paul Quartet. TUES: Freddie Hubbard Nonet.
JAZZ GALLERY
290 Hudson St. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-242-1063. THURS: Vijay Iyer/Rudresh Mahanthappa Duo. FRI: "Pianobilly" w/The Roberta Piket Trio. SAT: "Pianobilly" feat. Pete Malinverni Trio. MON: Frank Lacy's 14-Piece "Vibe Tribe," 9 & 10:30.
JAZZ STANDARD
116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232, www.jazzstandard.com WEDS-SUN: Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra. TUES: Bennie Wallace Quartet.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: "Love Bazaar," 11; Shuggie Otis (CD release), 8. THURS: "Benefit," personality DJ Series feat. DJs from all walks of life, 11; Daphne Rubin-Vega, 8:30. FRI: "An Evening With," 11; Liz Callaway: The Beat Goes On, 8:30. SAT: "Hideaway," w/hosts Kiki & Unik; Rene Risque & the Art Lovers, 8:30. SUN: The Howard Fishman Quartet, Gloria Deluxe, 7:30. MON: Paul Sevigny's nasty ass-shaking downtown rock 'n' roll party, 11; Catherine Malfitano, 8:30. TUES: One w/DJ Rich Medina from Philly, 11; The Bruce Radtke Jazz Quartet, 8
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Will Sellenraad Trio, 9-1. THURS: Henry Hey/Mike Pope Group, 9. FRI: David Weiss Sextet, 11; Scott McLemore Quintet, 8; Steve Kahn, 4. SAT: David Weiss Sextet, 11; David Ullman Quartet, 8; Yoko Suzuki Trio, 2:30-5:30. SUN: Todd Herbert Trio, 8-11; Jack Shneidman Quartet, 4-7. MON: "Groove Doctor," open blues jam, 9. TUES: Bruce Radtke Quartet, 9.
LA BELLE EPOQUE
827 B'way (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-254-6436. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: "A Night at the Opera." SUN: Sunday brunch w/The Falkner Evans Trio, $35 prix fixe.
MAKOR
35 W. 67th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.) 212-601-1000, www.makor.org WEDS: Korin Allal & Eviatar Banai, 8, $25. THURS: Richard Shindell, 7 & 10, $18. SAT: Groove w/Topaz & Rozz Nash, 9, $12. SUN: Karla Bonoff w/Kenny Edwards & Edie Carey, 6 & 9, $18; Jazz brunch w/Chris Bergson & Ben Lapidus, 11, no music charge. TUES: Songwriters Hall of Fame w/open mic, 8, $6.
NASCIMENTO
1068 1st Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-755-6875. WEDS: Buenos Aires Tango Trio, 7:30-11, $5 & $10 min.
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1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100. SAT: "Cole Porter, Jazz Man?," as part of Jazz Piano series w/Dick Hyman, 8, $30.
NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183, www.nuyorican.org THURS: The Latin Jazz Jam w/Chris Washburne & The Syotos Band, 10:30, $5.
O'CONNOR'S BAR
39 5th Ave. (betw. Dean & Bergen Sts.), Park Slope, 718-783-9721. SUN: The Tokyo Jazz Trio.
SMOKE
2751 B'way (betw. 105th & 106th Sts.), 212-864-6662. No cover. SUN: The Latin Jazz Jam feat. Chris Washburne & The Syotos Band, 9-1 a.m., free. MON: Catherine Dupuis, 8.
SWING 46 JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB
349 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-262-9554. TUES: George Gee & the Jump, 10, $7.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos, 8 & 10, $15, $12 adv. THURS: Doug Wamble's Country Libations, 12 a.m., $5; Joel Harrison (CD release), 10, $10; Mat Maneri & Joe Morris, 8, $10. FRI: David Tronzo Trio, 12 a.m., $4; Susie Ibarra Trio w/Craig Taborn & Jennifer Choi, 10, $10; The Angelica Sanchez Quartet, 8, $8. SAT: Liminal, 12 a.m., $5; Chocolate Genius, 8 & 10, $10. SUN: Heather Greene plus Ursa Minor, 8, $8; Yarmulkazi, 1:30, $10-$15. MON: Soft Skull Press pres. Alien Tribute Night: "Abducted" w/Diane Cluck, 8, $6. TUES: Big Jack Fan Club, 8, $5.
((Sub))tonic Lounge: WEDS: Brooklyn Beats Records pres. 1-Speed Bike (feat. bassist from Godspeed! You Black Emperor!), Rupture, 10, $4. THURS: Phonomena, 9, free. FRI: Polar Bear Club w/Timeblind, Two Lives & guests, 9, free. SAT: Subtext w/DJs Jason Williams, Markus Miller & Nein Volt, 9, free.
VILLAGE VANGUARD
178 7th Ave. S. (betw. W. 11th & Waverly Sts.), 212-255-4037. All shows at 9:30 & 11:30 (add. 1 a.m. show Fri. & Sat.), $15-$20 & $10 min. WEDS-SUN: Jane Monheit, Joel Frahm, Benny Green, Christian McBride, Carl Allen. TUES: Houston Person & Etta Jones.
VILLAGE RESTAURANT
62 W. 9th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-505-3355. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Michael Howell, Fred Zabin, 12:30-3:30, no cover.
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BATTERY PARK CITY
Esplanade Plaza, Liberty St. (West St.), 212-267-9700. SAT: "The Jig is Up!" feat. Cherish the Ladies (Celtic music), 6:30-8, free.
B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-269-4849, www.bbkingblues.com All shows at 8 & 10:30 unless noted. THURS & FRI: The Charlie Daniels Band, $40. FRI: The Charlie Daniels Band, 7 & 9:30, $40. SUN: Gospel brunch, 1, $35.
BLARNEY STAR
43 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & W. B'way), 212-732-2873. FRI: The Dan Milner Group, 9 & 10:30, $10.
CHICAGO B.L.U.E.S.
73 8th Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-924-9755, www.chicagobluesnyc.com Sun.-Thurs. shows at 9, 10:30 & 12 a.m.; Fri. & Sat. shows at 9:30, 11 & 12:30 a.m. WEDS: Doña Oxford, 9, $10. THURS: Bobby Kyle, $15. FRI: Commander Cody. SAT: Jim Weider & The Honky Tonk Gurus, $20. SUN: Saxophone Sunday, $5. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Amanada Thorpe, $5.
THE CIRCLE
404 Lafayette St., 8th fl. (betw. Astor Pl. & 4th St.), 212-598-0100. $10 contrib. for all shows. FRI: Danza Azteca, 8. SAT: Silver Cloud Singers & Dancers, 8.
CLUB 101
101 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-687-1045. SUN & TUES: Joy Ryder & The NY Rhythm All-Stars hosts blues talent contest for instrumentalists & vocalists, 7, free.
EAR INN MUSIC
326 Spring St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-226-9060. WEDS: Stringbean & the Stalkers. MON: Billy Hector.
EXIT ART
548 B'way (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-925-2928, www.exitart.org FRI: "Festival of Solitude" feat. Hamiet Bluitt (sax), Tracie Morris (voice), Cooper Moore, Leroy Jenkins (violin), Marjana Sadowska (voice), 8.
METRONOME
915 B'way (21st St.), 212-505-7400. WEDS: Jon Raney Group, 6;30, 8 & 9:30. THURS: Allison Crocket, 7, 8:30 & 10. FRI: Yardena, 7 & 8:30.
PEOPLES' VOICE CAFE
Washington Sq. Church Parlor, 133 W. 4th St. (Sullivan St.), 212-787-3903. SAT: Thelma Ruffin Thomas, Atiba Nkululeko Kwabena, 8, $10.
ROULETTE
228 W. B'way (White St.), 212-219-8242. All shows at 8:30, $10. THURS: Mary Griffin & Leroy Jenkins. FRI: Nick Didkovsky. SAT: René Beekman & Bruce Gremo. SUN: Ron Kuivila.
THE SUN MUSIC CO.
340 E. 71st St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-396-9521. FRI: Bob Norman, 8, $10.
SYMPHONY SPACE
2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org FRI: Shivkumar Sharma w/Zakir Hussain, 8. SUN: Farida & Ensemble, 8.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. First act at 10, second act at 7. WEDS: "Sinner's Holiday" w/Ari Eisinger & Hazmat Modine, 7.
TOWN HALL
123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824 or 212-307-4100. FRI: African music & dance, 8, $30-$35.
TRIBECA BLUES
16 Warren St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-726-BLUES. THURS: David Gans, Michael Falzarano & the Electrix, 9, $10. FRI: Native American Blues Festival feat. Jana, Gary Small, Jimmy Wolf, The Silvercloud Singers, 7, $25.