ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: Skyscraper benefit/release show w/Excelsior, The Party of Helicopters, The Holy Childhood, 3, $5.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." SUN: Lea Brennan.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com WEDS: Alpha Cat, 9.
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. FRI: The Hiway Freeker pres. "The Bob Dylan Project," 10, $5.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Paul Clements, Steel Rodeo, The Waifs, Methuselah Jones, Karen Jacobson, Elza. THURS: Pry feat. Eddie Woods, Dayna Blitz, Don Everett Pearce, Three Normal Humans, Alison Breitman. TUES: Loni Point.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. THURS: "Better Daze" Big Band trib. to Paul Butterfield & Michael Bloomfield $15. FRI: Required Listening, $15. SAT: "The Beat Goes On" Pres. the Best of British Invasion feat. Chris Collinswood, The Kennedys, Richard Lloyd, Willie Nile & more, 7:30 & 10:30, $20. MON: Snapshot Musicals: 4 Excerpts feat. members from Seussical & The Full Monty, $15.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. Weds., Thurs. & Mon. 18 & over. WEDS: Pork Tornado (feat. Phish's Jon Fishman), 9, $15. THURS: Mike Doughty, Ben Perowksy, 9, $15. FRI: Organic Grooves, Chimp Beans & DJ Nickname, 10, $10. SAT: Localbandsnyc.com pres. Heroine Sheiks, Nada Surf, Skyrocket, Udet, Stereobate, plus films by Spike Jonze, Roman Coppola, Laurence Thrush & others, 8, $10. MON: McSweeney's Magazine party feat. They Might Be Giants, 9, $20. TUES: Aterciopelados (The Velvets), 10, $25.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: The Pennies, Madison Battery, The O, 6 Dimension Formula, 8, $8. THURS: Smoke, Sharky Favorite, Susan Said, Gorgeous, 8, $8. FRI: Dudjeous?, Moisturizer, Chin Chin, Darediablo, 9. SAT: Longwave, Mikki James & the Mike G's, 30 Second Change, 9, $8. SUN: Arab on Radar, Black Dice, Ex Models, Abilene, 8, $8. MON: The Splytz, Pyrologic, Amenpill, Wakefield, 8, $7. TUES: The IO's, Big Sleep, Unwed Sailor, 33.3, 8, $8.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: Elena Sky & the Demolition String Band, Slim Cessna's Auto Club, Chris Decker, Van Gogh, Robert Blake, George Mel Trio, 5. THURS: Ernesto, Tracy Kash Band, Tai Burnette, Jack Hardy, Anandi, Ed Littman's Splatt, 5. FRI: Ward White, White Hassle, Jerkwater, Scout, Douce Gimlet, 9, $5; Circular Time, Andy Crossland, John Liquori Group, 5. SAT: Blues show, Zoo Day, Leni Stern Birthday, John Kruth, Wind Water Trio, Erica Smith Band, 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: Lloyd Debonis, Gary Wolfsey Jazz, Kristy Kruger, Catherine Moon, The Eishin Nose Piano Trio, 5. TUES: Miles Okazaki & Miguel Zenon, 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: Higher Plane Fiarwood, Ludlow Grange, Versatile, Eye's Right, Craving Theo, 7, $6. THURS: Tamara, Jane Jensen & The Dolls, Reach Bellvue, Adaharma, High Speed Chase, Burning Ambers, Red Shift, 7, $8. FRI: Anger, Fly Me Courageous, Coby, Clara Venus, Ex Number Five, Hang Sack, 8, $9. SAT: I am the Resurrection, Time of Orchids, Unearthly Trans, Hibachi Joe, Statutaur, Spin-17, The Onlies, 8, $9. SUN: Mad Ball, Death Threat, American Nightmare, Sworn Enemy, Love & Hated, The First Step, 6, $12. MON: Handsome Dick Manitoba & George Tabb MC "Remembering Joey," a brother's tribute by Mickey Leight?memories of Joey, his life in music, relived by friends, peers & fans. TUES: Enemy Dawn, From Zero, Stupid, Live on Release, 7, $6.
Downstairs Lounge: WEDS: Groove Addiction open mic & jam session feat. Everyanything & Aisha Mike, 7, $8.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: Butterpoint, Nimeh, Ari David & Christina Cruz, Adameus, Rhythms of Aqua, 7, $5. THURS: Pinataland, Samson, James Jewell & Shew, Professor & Maryann, Huge in Japan, 7, $5. FRI: Florence Dore, Mike Daly, Cat & Edie's Writer's Block w/Rowland Stubbins, Kulture Runaway, Rucyl, Diorgen, Blackout feat. J.C.1, 7, $7. SAT: Leslie Nuss, Oskar, Smitty & Witch Hunt, Django & The Irregulars, $7. SUN: Magoo, Preston Clark, Reneé Bouchard, Marissa Berchant, Colieve, $5. MON: Lapis, 11; DJ Jason spins goth music for "Alchemy," 10, $5; Sinens Songwriter Circle, 7, $5. TUES: Skywriter, Sandy Bell, Mercury Stars, Kristeen Young, Heather Larkin, $5.
CHARLESTON BAR & GRILL
174 Bedford Ave. (betw. N. 7th & N. 8th Sts.), Willamsburg, 718-782-8717. 1 drink min. WEDS: Panthers, The Double, 9:30.
CONNOLLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT
14 E. 47th St. (betw. Madison & 5th Aves.), 212-867-3767. SAT: Pat McGuire, 10, $10.
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924, www.nytrash.com/continental WEDS: Greg Garing, Chris Brown & Kate Fenner, Push Ponys, 8, free. THURS: Afterlife, Blue Karma, Miami Relatives, The Sun, David Dragov, 8, free. FRI: DI, Street Walkin' Cheetahs, Nova Express, Phil A Sheo & the Goods, 9:30, $10, all ages. SAT: Sea Monster, The Waldos, Graveyard Slut, Jerk Alert, Porcupine Defense, 8, $7. SUN: An evening honoring Joey Ramone feat. moment of silence plus screenings of his last performance, Continental Dec. 2000, at 9, 10 & 11, starts at 8, no cover. TUES: Pee Lander Zee, Gateria, RA, Jonas Bronk, 8, free.
THE COOLER
416 W. 14th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-252-2397. FRI: Anti-Pop Consortium, Vernon Reid. SAT: The Glove Compartment Borbetomagus, Charles Gayle +1 & Black Dice. MON: Alger Hiss, Hippopotamus, free.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. WEDS: The Ron Jenkins Lab, John Herington, Robert Secret Group, 8. THURS: Sh-K-Boom-Room, Jazz Expressions (CD release), 8; 13 Hands, 7. FRI: Vernon Reid, Adele Zane, 8. SAT: Either/Orchestra, 10:30. MON: Theo Eastwind, The Istanbul Orchestra. TUES: The Cutting Room Jazz Jam, Jon Darling, Julia Darling, James Katz, Theresa Sereo, 8.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. All shows under $10. WEDS: Röck Cändy pres. "Animals of Luxury Fashion Show" w/performances by Daddy, Westworld & Mary Magdalence, 9, $10. THURS: BeavHer w/Jamyang, Bermuda Triangle & Blue Winter, 8, $5 before 12. FRI: Crime, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lovelife, Khan & Kid Kongo Powers. SAT: DJ Nick Marc & Justine D. host Tiswas feat. Ambulance, Tourist & Cactus Patch.
DUMBA
57 Jay St. (betw. Front & Water Sts.), Bklyn., 718-670-3719. SAT: Cargo May Shift, Fussbucket, Undergirl, Mohawk Barbie, 8, $5.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com WEDS: Luciar, Chumpot, Smitty, Wide Load Joad, Blue, $7. THURS: Gypsy Cab Driver, St. Pauls, Guitbox, Favorite Son, Anthemic Pop Wonder, 8, $5. FRI: Mango Park, Pill Factory, Flatlanders, The Inevitable Breakups, Gunmetal Zen, Bumpus, $9. SAT: Bumpus, Driven, Craig Stevens, Alms for Shanti, Live Honey, Shabutie, $9.
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. WEDS: Americana Project, 6:30, $10. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st. FRI: Accordian Nite feat. Last of the International Playboys, 8, $15. SAT: VaVaVaVoom Room, 10, $12. SUN: Varla Jean Merman, 9:30, $15; Uni-tard, 7:30, $12.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. All shows at 9:30, no cover. WEDS: The People's Cinema. THURS: Plastic Meaty Baby Elephant. FRI: Jr. Fudge, The Spunk Lads. SAT: John Pinamonti & Robert Burke Warren. MON: Open mic w/Anthony George. TUES: Mia Doi Todd, The Clogs.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. THURS: DJ Salinger, 10, free; "Quebec City & Around the World" w/Church of Betty, The Minister, 7:30, $5. FRI: DJ Moose, 10, free. SAT: DJ Ray Velaquez, 10, free. MON: The Wau Wau Sisters, 10, free.
GREATEST BAR ON EARTH
One World Trade Center, 107th fl., Church St. (Vesey St.), 212-524-7000. FRI: Jonny Chan & The New Dynasty Six.
HANK'S SALOON
46 3rd Ave. (Atlantic Ave.), Bklyn., 718-625-8003. 2 drink min. & free BBQ. SUN: Blind Pharaohs & special guests, 6-9.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. FRI: Grandaddy, Virgil Shaw, 8, $16, $14 adv. SAT: Melvins, Folk Implosion, Skeleton Key, 8, $15. MON: Violent Femmes, 8, $30, $26.50 adv. TUES: Badly Drawn Boy, 8, sold out.
KNITTING FACTORY
74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055, www.knittingfactory.com
Main Space: WEDS: Califone, Curtis Harvey Band, Chris Mills, 9, $10. THURS: Reeves Gabrels, Larval, 9, $10. FRI: Danielson Famile, 9, $10. SAT & SUN: AMM, 8 & 10, $16, MON: DD Synthesis, 8, $10. TUES: King Chango, 9, $10.
KnitActive Sound Stage: WEDS: Sketch, Von, 9, $7; Greenpot Bluepot, 7, $5. THURS: Marykate O'Neil, 11, $6; Ken Simon Trio, 9, $7; Project Grudge, 7, $8. FRI: Brilliant Coroners, 11, $8; Ehran Elisha, Wilber Morris, 9, $8. SAT: Martin Philadelphy, 9, $7; Poetry series, 6, $5. SUN: The John Charles Tactic, 9, $7; Okyung Lee, Daniel Kelly, Eyal Maoz Trio, 7, $6. TUES: W.O.O. Revelator, 10, $5; Everything Bagels, 8, $7.
Old Office: TUES: Saadet Türköz & Musicians, 9:30, $8; Raul Rothblatt & Comrades, 8, $8.
Tap Bar: WEDS: Vibes, 11. THURS: Jack Grace, 11. FRI: Dr. Israel's Brooklyn Dub Club, 11. SAT: Darren Lyons, 11. SUN: Swampkings, 11. MON: Cedric Brooks, 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. WEDS: Amy Alison & The Maudlins. THURS: Miss Tammy Faye Starlite & Her Angels of Mercy. FRI: The Meg Kelly Band. SAT: Blue Grazer. SUN: The Ware River Club. MON: Acetone. TUES: The Hugh Pool Duo.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Fall Drive, Rutrow, 52 Inch Buick, Awkward Beaker, Skyn, 8, $7. THURS: Chad, Schiavo, Kaliq, This Afternoon, 7, $7. FRI: Plexus, Simon's Awake, John Lardieri, Rebecca Hart Project, Red Room, 8, $8. SAT: Swampadeliica, Boogiehawg, Transcendental Psychology, Third Man Out, Last Week, 7:30, $10.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Michelle Casillas, Trina Hamlin, Shari Sweet, Johnny Irion, George Usher, Inda Eaton, Rachel Loshak, Kyle Shiver, Mark Islam, 7. THURS: Puckett, Pal Shazar, Bari Koral, Corey Sipper, 8. FRI: Mike Wexler & The Fourth Rome, Songs From a Random House, Mark Donatto, Aloah Steamtrain, Daniel Harnet, Tom Feldman, 7. SAT: Rooftop Cowboys, Amanda Thorpe, The Other 99, Pamela Means, DB Leonard, Alex Dezen, 7; Chris Sopa & friends, 1:30. SUN: Mia Dorn, Libby, 8; Nick Russo Quartet, 3:30. MON: Chris Chandler & Anne Feeney, Jayah, Julia Macklin, David Roche, 7. TUES: Matt White, Joe Myers, Mike Roi, 8.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows free & start at 9 unless noted. WEDS: John Pinamonte, Drazzy Hoops. THURS: The Aviary, Chancy Drummond, Avery Kaufman. FRI: Kitty in the Tree, Pop Star Kids, Evelyn Forever. SAT: Aerial Love Feed, Skywave, 10. SUN: Bobby Stewart, Dimestore Scenario. TUES: Raw Deluxe, Lungs of a Giant.
MANHATTAN CENTER'S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882. MON: Outkast, 8, $32.50.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: The Inchworms. THURS: Handsome Dick Manitoba hosts "Smell The Glove" (thanks Spinal Tap) party w/WWF "smack down" commentary by everyone's favorite Dictator, "metal" (loose interpretation) music by Tiger Mountain & tunes by DJ Captain Mexico. FRI: Tom Clark, The Dark Horses. SAT: The Memphis Morticians. SUN: Gateria. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Joe Vincent & Verockina pres. "Ms. Pac-Man Popcorn Tuesdays" w/classic B-flicks & music.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.) Hoboken, 201-653-1703. WEDS: Jim White, Tandy, Santa's Boyfriend, 8, $10. THURS: The Bellrays, The Knoxville Girls, The Broke Revue, 9, $7. FRI: Wanda Jackson, The Morells, The Tomb Tones, 9:30, $15. SAT: Ready Jane, Sin Sin 6, 9:30, $6. SUN: Michael Doughty, 9, $12. MON & TUES: Superchunk, Annie Hayden, 9, $10, sold out.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: Simi, Superfuzz, Ohno, Motor, 7, $8. THURS: Getaway People, Jeep, Channeling Owen, Angry Salad, 7, $8. FRI: The Fleshtones, The Bellrays, The Greenhornes, DJ Tim Warren, 8:30, $10. SAT: Sugarman Three, Empire State Soul Club, 9:30, $10. SUN: TBA. MON: Uptown Sinclair, Kristen Boyce, Dropsonic, 8, $8. TUES: Puckett, Indigo, Smoke, Planet Janet, 7, $8.
NYU
Students Events Center, 5 Washington Pl., #103 (Mercer St.) 212-998-4999. SAT: No Way FTAA benefit feat. The French Kicks, Rush Hour Tokyo, The Munson Gang (feat. members of Mooney Suzuki & Rondelles), 8, $5-$7.
for info on the Grandaddy, Ugly Casonova, Beachwood Sparks, The Glands show on Thursday, call 212-998-4999, $7, $5 NYU st.
PARKSIDE LOUNGE
317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 212-673-6270. WEDS: Win, 10; Grasstain, 8. THURS: Brian Mitchell, 11. FRI: Salsa, 10. SAT: Moonshine Messiahs, Skinny Livin', Derrick Buckner, 9. SUN: Cheez Whiz, 11; Bobby & Mo, 9:30; Explorations in Dub, 6. MON: Moonshine Jam, 10; Knuckleheads, 8.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: Andrew D'Angelo & Jaime Fennelly, 10. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10. FRI: Sea of Cortez, Mock Duck, 10. SAT: The Kings of Country Moonshiners, Al Trout, 9. SUN: The Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 10. MON: Retsin, Warn DeFever & The 100 Years Band, The Naysayer, 9. TUES: Greg Garing & The New Alphabet City Opry, 9.
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. THURS: Lunchin', AJ Cope, Tony Hightower, Aaron Wilkinson, Kevin Horton, 7.
RISING CAFE
186 5th Ave. (Sackett St.), Park Slope, 718-789-6340. FRI: The Leader, Schwerwon, Prewar Yard Sale, Shagg, 8. SAT: Miss Tammy Faye Starlite & Her Angels of Mercy. SUN: Borough Political Party w/Jimmy Van Bramer, 4.
RODEO BAR
375 3rd. Ave. (27th St.), 212-683-6500, www.rodeobar.com WEDS: Jimmy Nations Combo. THURS: Eugene Chrysler. FRI: The Lustre Kings. SAT: 3 Bad Jacks. SUN: Western Caravan. MON: The Yalloppin' Hounds.
ROSELAND BALLROOM
239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 8th Ave. & B'way), 212-247-0200. WEDS: G Love & Special Sauce.
ROXY
515 W. 18th St. (10th Ave.), 212-645-5156. WEDS: Kruder & Dorfmeister, MC Sugar B, Gilles Peterson, DJ Gamall, 10.
SHINE
285 W. B'way (Canal St.), 212-941-0900. THURS: Sarah Harmer. FRI: Spredhaus, Jetsetera, 7.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. See also "Skits & Improv." WEDS: The Fragile Music & Comedy show, 10; Indiegrrl Records pres. Laura Wood, Halley DeVestern, Wishing Chair, Liz Queler, Amelia White, Ann Klein, 8-10. THURS: "Best of San Francisco" East Coast acoustic tour feat. Mr. T Experience's Dr. Frank, Chuck Prophet, Bonfire Madigan, Etienne de Rocher, Ian Brennan, Caroleen Beatty, Tom Heyman, Michael Zapruder & Noe Venable. FRI: The Swimmies, Blackflamingo, Testosterone Kills, Kid Sampson, Chasing Sundays, 8. SAT: Lach & the Secrets, Earl Pickens & The Black Mountain Marauders, Kenny Davidsen, The Voyces, 8. SUN: Rick Shapiro, The Thin Crawl, Colin Rishi Connor, Helen Stratford, 8:30. MON: The Antihootenanny w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Joe Driscoll, Linda Draper (CD release), Benjamin Oak, Jimmy Goo, Keller Bros., 7:30.
TEDDY'S BAR & GRILL
96 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787. No cover. FRI & SAT: DJ Culture/Open turntable fest, 10.
TOMPKINS SQ. PARK
Ave. A (St. Mark's Pl.). 212-714-4987. SUN: MayDay 2001 Festival w/Lenny Dee, DJ Chrome, MC Kid Lucky, Jason BlackKat, DJ Dots & Billy Shane, Electric Meyhem, DJ 101, Zemi 17, EJ Ese, Cannibal Ox, Madame Chao plus dance performances, puppets & more, 2-7.
TWO BOOTS
The Den, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-505-5450. THURS: "Nova Nights" w/Brian Dewan, Haledon, Chris Forsyth, Birdbrain.
TWO BOOTS ~ BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. FRI: Sonido Costeño. SAT: Hell's Kitchen.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-777-7745. See also "Clubs & Lounges." THURS: Wanda Jackson & The New York Pattyimers, Robert Burke Warren, 8, $20. FRI: Jim White, Johnny Dowd, 8:30, $15. SAT: Robert Gordon, The Morells, 8:30, $12. 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: Chris Harford & The Band of Changes, Sharief in Burgundy, 9, $10. THURS: Granola Funk Express, Baba, Pauley Ethhic & DJ Stitch, One Time, 8:45, $10. FRI: The Slip, Vinyl, 9, $15. SAT: The Slip, Club D'Elf, 10:15, $15, 412 adv. SUN: Andy Dick & The Bitches of the Century, Mary Prankster, 9, $15, $12 adv. TUES: Deadcenter AllStars, Reggae Cowboys, 9, $8, all ages.
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: Daniel Pérez & his trio, 5:45 & 7:15, $10, $7.50 st./s.c., $6 kids.
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-SAT: James Moody, $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.
BLOOMINGDALE BRANCH LIBRARY
150 W. 100th St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Ave.), 212-212-8030. SAT: Jazz Experience feat. Keith Ganz (guitar), Doug Largent (bass), Vito Lesczak (drums), 2, free.
BLUE NOTE
131 W. 3rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-475-8592, www.bluenote.net Showtimes 9 & 11:30 unless specified. WEDS-SUN: Al Di Meloa's World Sinfonia 2001, $25-$40. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Charles Owens Quartet, $18.50 incl. brunch, show & 1 drink. MON: Mordy Ferber & friends feat. Billy Hart, $10-$15. TUES: "An Inspirational Musical Week w/The Heavenly Masters of Vocal Harmonizing," $30-$40.
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. WEDS: Conner Tribble. THURS: Ron Long. FRI: Cheryl Pepsii Riley. SAT: Jesus Perez. SUN: Joe Barnes. MON: Brazilian Night w/Brazooca Band, 9:30, $10. TUES: Classic Funk night w/Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsii Riley & Mike Davis, 9:30, $7.
CORNELIA ST. CAFE
29 Cornelia St. (6th Ave.), 212-989-9318, www.corneliastcafe.com THURS: Daily Mirror w/Rebekka Bakken & Wolfgang Muthspiel, 9.
DETOUR
349 E. 13th St. (1st Ave.), 212-533-6212. WEDS: Eric Ramussen Quintet. THURS: Michael Gentile Quartet. FRI: Andrew Emer Septet. SAT: Paul Carlon Quartet. SUN: The Sunday Jazz Spot w/Mike Magilligan. MON: Will Sellenraad. TUES: Benny Lachner Quartet.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747, www.downtimenyc.com WEDS: Nothings End, Bro-Kin, Marissa Marchant, The Bartlebees, Jason Curry, The Molly Magoonis Band, Sheri Wagner, 6:30, $5. THURS: Adam Safir & The Hudson River Band, Dot.Com, Simon Screams, Aimee Van Dyne, The Hillary Step, 5, $5. FRI: Fixer, Elementree, Mike "Rocket" Wurtle, Askhold Buk Trio, 5, $10. SAT: Project X, Inertia, 9:30, $15-$20. TUES: Crosstown Records' r&b/hiphop showcase, 8, $10.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: Anna Bara, 8. THURS: Yadena & Trio, 8. FRI: Nyte Hawk w/Dakota McLeod, 10; Rose Bartu, 5:45. SAT: Ginetta's Vendetta, 11; New Jazz, 6:45; Jazz brunch w/Joel Forrester, 12. SUN: David Cross & Trio, 8; Jazz brunch w/Jan Findlay, 12. MON: Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra, 8.
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: Jacky Terrasson (pianist), $10-$25. MON: Les Paul Quartet. TUES: Pat Martino Trio.
JAZZ GALLERY
290 Hudson St. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-242-1063. THURS: "Jazz Cubano" w/John Benitez. FRI: "Pianobilly" w/Marc Cary. SAT: "Pianobilly" feat. Deanna Witkowski.
JAZZ STANDARD
116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232, www.jazzstandard.com WEDS & THURS: Norman Hedman's Tropique.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: "Love Bazaar," 11; Nathan Larson, 8:30, $25. THURS: "Benefit," personality DJ Series feat. DJs from all walks of life, 11. FRI: "An Evening With," 11; Candi Staton, 8:30, $20. SAT: "Hideaway," w/hosts Kiki & Unik; Theo Bleckmann, 8:30, $12. SUN: Theo Bleckmann, 7:30, $12. MON: Paul Sevigny's nasty ass-shaking downtown rock 'n' roll party, 11. TUES: One w/DJ Rich Medina from Philly, 11.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1. THURS: Nat Harris Quartet, 9. FRI: Jack Walrath & Masters of Suspense, 11; Aaron Parks Trio, 8. SAT: Jack Walrath & Masters of Suspense, 11; Yves Brouqui Trio, 8; Chris Carroll Trio, 2:30-5:30. SUN: Yardena, 8-11; Lisa & Josue, 4-7. MON: "Groove Doctor," open blues jam, 9. TUES: Ed Relsner & friends, 9.
LA BELLE EPOQUE
827 B'way (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-254-6436. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: "A Night at the Opera." THURS: The Anatholi Bulkin Trio. SAT: Orange Kellin & Eddy Davis; Brunch w/Sarah McLawler. SUN: Sunday brunch w/The Roni Ben-Hur Trio, $35 prix fixe.
LANSKY LOUNGE
104 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-677-9489. MON: "Speakeasy Mondays" w/Aisha Hosley, 9, $5. TUES: "Speakeasy Tuesdays" w/Aisha Hosley, 9, $5.
MAKOR
35 W. 67th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.) 212-601-1000, www.makor.org WEDS: Lounge night w/DJ Ulysses, 7:30, free. THURS: Yom Ha'Atzmaut Party, NIF Logo. SAT: Groove: Soulfarm, 8:30, $12. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Kerry Politzer Trio, 11, no music charge. MON: Korin Allal, Eviatar Banai, 8, $25. TUES: Local band night w/Stephan Hazan Arnoff, Mannix, Michael Maxwell, Tom Feldman, 7, $7.
NASCIMENTO
1068 1st Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-755-6875. WEDS: Buenos Aires Tango Trio, 7:30-11, $5 & $10 min.
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 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.
SWING 46 JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB
349 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-262-9554. WEDS: G. Clef & The Yalloppin Hounds, 10, $7. THURS: George Gee & the Jump Jive N'Wailers, 10, $12. FRI & SAT: G. Clef & The Yalloppin Hounds, 10:30, $12. SUN: JC Hopkins, 10, $7; Buster Brown's Tap Jam, 6, $5. MON: Eldridge Taylor & The Marvel Comets, 10, $7.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: Crumbs feat. Yuka Honda, 8. THURS: Eyvind Kang, Mark Dresser, Okkyung Lee & Saadet Tuerkoez, 8. THURS: Ori Kaplan Percussion Ensemble, 10. FRI: Kaffe Matthews, Zeena Parkins, Ikue Mori, 8. SAT: Rashied Ali & Sonny Fortune, 8 & 10, $10. SUN: The Klezminors, 1:30, $10-$15. MON: Judy Elkan & Kristen Kosmas' Little Theater, 8, $7.
((Sub))tonic Lounge: 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: Louis Stewart Quartet. TUES: Jane Monheit, Joel Frahm, Benny Green, Christian McBride, Carl Allen.
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.
ZINC BAR
90 W. Houston St. (Thompson St.), 212-477-8337. WEDS: John Stubblefield & Quiet Fire. THURS: Frank Bambara y Sus Salseros. FRI: African Blue Notes. SAT: Marianne Ebert Group. SUN: Cidinho Teixeira & friends. MON: Ron Affif Trio.
Blues/World/Other
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. WEDS: John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Johnny A, $30. FRI: Chubby Checker & The Wildcats, $45. SAT: Chubby Checker & The Wildcats, 7 & 9:30, $45. SUN: Dave Mason, $25; Gospel brunch w/The Harlem Gospel Choir, 1, $35. TUES: Kip Winger (of Winger) solo & unplugged, $25.
BLARNEY STAR
43 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & W. B'way), 212-732-2873. FRI: East Along the Road, 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: L'il Mama, $10. THURS: Duke Robillard, $15. FRI & SAT: Shoe Suede Blues feat. Peter Tork, $25. SUN: Country meets the Blues feat. Meg Griffin & Trainwreck, $5. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Rock 'n' roll Tuesday, $5.
CINEMA CLASSICS
332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027. SAT: Reggae Saturdays w/Melody Cool, 10, free.
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: Hugh Pool. MON: Dan Hovey & Bad Daddy.
EL TALLER
2710 B'way, 3rd fl. (104th St.), 212-665-9460. FRI: Mark Weinstein's Cuban Roots, 9, $10.
EXIT ART
548 B'way (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-925-2928, www.exitart.org FRI: "Festival of Solitude" feat. Jane Ira Bloom (sax), Min Xiao Fen (pipa), Dean Bowman (voice), Drew Gress (bass), 8.
MERKIN CONCERT HALL
129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3330. THURS: Paul Dresher & Ned Rothenberg, 8, $10.
METRONOME
915 B'way (21st St.), 212-505-7400. WEDS: Qiumbombo, 6:30, 8 & 9. THURS: Ty Stephens, 7, 8:30 & 10. FRI: "Thirty Dancing" party for thirtysomethings, 10, $15; Vanessa Trouble, 7 & 8:30..
MILLER THEATER
Columbia Univ., 2960 B'way (116th St.), 212-854-7799. MON: Speculum Musicae, 8, $15, $7 st./s.c.
NY SOCIETY FOR ETHICAL CULTURE
2 W. 64th St. (Central Park W.), 212-662-7220. THURS: The Strathmere Ensemble, 8, $10.
OASIS
135 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 212-391-8151. THURS: Babe the Blue Ox, Microphone Hood, Nuria Divi, Ben Manley, Kenta Nagai, We-Ink Music & window performances, 7:30, free.
PEOPLES' VOICE CAFE
Washington Sq. Church Parlor, 133 W. 4th St. (Sullivan St.), 212-787-3903. THURS: Pan Morigan, Glen Velez, 8, $18, $12 st. SAT: Water Sign, The Singing Conquerors, 8, $10.
THE PINK PONY
176 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-253-1922. WEDS: Jon Madof, Jon Thompson, Shanir Blumenkranz, 9, free.
RENEE WEILER CONCERT HALL
Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow St. (7th Ave.), 212-242-4770. THURS: Sam Adler, Alla Borzova, Martha Mooke, Theodore Wiprud, $15, $8 st./s.c.
ROULETTE
228 W. B'way (White St.), 212-219-8242. All shows at 8:30, $10. WEDS: Saadet Turkoz. THURS: Francois Houle. FRI: Gary Lucas. SAT: Stephen Dickman. SUN: Deborah Richards & Christian Wolff.
SHUTTERS BAR & CAFÉ
433 W. 34th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-3446. SAT: Johnny Blowers 90th birthday celebration w/Harlem Blues & Jazz Quartet, 8, $10.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. First act at 10, second act at 7. WEDS: Bobby Radcliff Band. THURS: Studebaker John & Nighthawks, Moe Holmes. FRI: Michael Powers & Powder Keg, Irving Louis Lattin. SAT: Little Buster & Soul Brothers, Steve Guyger. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pinoneers, Steve Ray Schinnery. MON: Jerry Dugger & The Blackpearls, Michael Powers.
TOWN HALL
123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824 or 212-307-4100. FRI-SUN: 2nd annual festival of Greek Music & Dance, 8, $20-$40, $15 st. SUN: The Golden Age of Rembetika, 8, $20-$40. MON: Jazz Festival, 8, $25-$40.
TRIBECA BLUES
16 Warren St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-726-BLUES. SAT: The Kerry Kearney Band, 9, $10.
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART AT PHILLIP MORRIS
120 Park Ave. (betw. 41st & 42nd Sts.), 917-663-2453, www.whitney.org WEDS: Marina Rosenfeld pres. "The Sheer Frost Orchestra," 17-women electric guitar & laptop performance, 8, free.