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156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: Thulsa Doom, Dollhouse Salon, 3, $5.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Actual Proof, Space Boy, Mothers of Mayhem, Aberdeen, Dave MacKay. FRI: Sun, King Pickle, Grateflood, Electro Fetus, Michael Knowels, The Lab. SAT: Higher Plane, Box Office Poison, Billy Can't Cope, Bitchcat, Super Model Stalker, Freakseason. MON: Blankstare, Mother Flux, Warsaw. TUES: Ritual Space Travel Agency, 3rd Gear, Nooner, Channel, This Island Earth.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com No Cover. WEDS: Van Ness, Run, The Geraniums, Inbetween Blue, Douglas, 7. FRI: Straight 8, Skyrocket, Jeff Saphin, Sham Sundra, Alotia, 8. SAT: One, Joe 90, Christine Ohlman, Joy Askew, The Novellas, 8. MON: Punk/metal karaoke, 10; Shameless, Erik Lieblein, Holefader, 7. TUES: The Thompson Bros, Plastique, Sound of Monday, Sidney, Matt Treiber, 7.
BEACON THEATER
2124 B'way (74th St.), 212-496-7070. FRI: Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, 8, $25-$37.50. SAT: Electric Hot Tuna, Geoff Achison.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Moshav Band, Redtime, Spiral Adams, Allison Brietman, $10. FRI: Mann Made Band, Evan Kremin, The DBs, Soul Alone, Johnny Miles, Cliff Goldmacher. SAT: Dan Cazio & The NY Bluebook, Scarecrow Collection, Vanida Gail. SUN: Mann Made Jam, American Acoustic Roots Orchestra, E.J. MON: Days of Wild, Barry Kingston & The Screaming Souls, Joe Shane, House of Red, Lisa Gentile, $7. TUES: Rain Already, Stand, Bobby Harden, Katherine Graham, 7 Minds, 7:30.
BLARNEY STAR
43 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & W. B'way), 212-732-2873. WEDS: Paddy Keenan, Tommy O'Sullivan, 9 & 10:30, $10.
B.M.W. BAR
199 7th Ave. (betw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-229-1807. No cover. WEDS: Andy Fitzpatrick, 8; Beowulf & Bobby Curious, 7. FRI: Ken Hypes, 9; Cornell, 7. SAT: Rick Johnson's B.M.W. open mic, 4-9. SUN: Joe Romby, 7.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. FRI: Lucy Kaplansky, Ellis Paul, $20. SAT: Marshall Crenshaw, Lianne Smith, Neill Furio, $20. SUN: Uncle Bonsai, 3:30, 6:30 & 8, $20.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. All shows 18 & over except Sun., 16 & over. WEDS: Derek Trucks Band, Schleigho, Robert Randolph, 8, $15. THURS: They Might Be Giants, Muckafurgason, 9, $20. FRI: Yo La Tengo, Damon & Naomi, 9, $16. SAT: Yo La Tengo, The Go-Betweens, 9, $16. SUN: Yo La Tengo, Eleventh Day Dream, 9, $16. TUES: Everlast, 10, $20.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: Locket, Luxury, Naomi, On The Lam, 8, $7. FRI: The Ex-Possibles, The Candy Darlings, The Tarts, The Astroid #4, 9, $7. SAT: Jesus Chrysler, Portico, Parise, Blush 66, 9, $7. SUN: Joe Coffee (feat. Paul of Sheer Terror), Inspector 7, Crusade, Love Life, 8, $8. MON: Stellastarr, Benny Girl, The Flames, Ten Heads High, 8, $7. TUES: Portastatic, The Comas & guests, 8:30, $10.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: In a Mellow Mood, Sagit, Karen Keavy, Eric Adams, Curtis & Friends, 7. FRI: Nerea Castaneda, Douce Gimlet, The Moonlighters, Amanda Thorpe, John Kessel, LJ Murphy, 7. SAT: Fernando Isella Band, The Booty Olympics, Jenny Arnau Band, Biddy Sullivan, Laurie Stewart, 7; Gil Coggins, 5-7. SUN: Kow in Cornfield, 3B, 10; Open mic, 6-10; Jazz jam, 3-6. MON: In a Mellow Mood, Janet Restino, Reid Anderson, STC, Rayes, Stepahanie Lutz, 7. TUES: In a Mellow Mood, The Owls, Dufault Bros, Jack Grace, Rev Timmy James, Rosamond, 7.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: El Guapo, Mylar, Betty Ford Clinic, Billy's Kids, 8, $6. FRI: Red Twelve, Neurobos, Realm, Not Saved, Disdain, 8, $9. SAT: On The Rise, Reach, Earthling, Garlic, Division X, Screw Face, Jane Jenson & The Dolls, The Great Below, 8, $9. SUN: In Flames, Nevermore, Shadows Fall, Burn It Down, 6, $15, $13 adv. MON: Audition showcase.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. FRI: Pamela Miller, John Lardiari, The Annuals, John Collins, 8, $7. SAT: Shimmer Planet, The Living Things, Theo Eastwind, Kevin Neal Bernard, 8, $7. SUN: Sandra Bazzarelli, Sopa, Richard Thorne, Jason Herndon, Paul Coelho Band, 7, $5. MON: Datura, 10:30; "Alchemy" w/DJ Jason spinning goth, 10; L.P. Funk, Britt Myers, Lisa Hogan, Paul Brubaker, 7, $5. TUES: Pharmacy, Grant Langston, The Roundtable Sessions, Dan Neustadt, Paul Fairall, 7, $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 & The Alphabet City Opry, Members of The Hangdogs, Roland Stubbins, 8, $5. THURS: Thanksgiving Party w/bands TBA, 10. FRI: Alabama Thunderpussy, Chaotic Past, Collider, 9, $5. SAT: Chicken Hawks, Suicide King, Psycho Charger, Spunks, Mad Izm, Mosquito Mite, 8, $5. SUN: Viva La White, Bitch, Blind Myself, Flatus, 8, no cover. MON: Girls of Porn, Flavor Sargeant, 8, free. TUES: Uptown Sinclair, Eric J. Toast, She's, David Dragoff, 8, free.
COOLER
416 W. 14th St. (9th Ave.), 212-645-5189. Mon. shows are free. FRI: Benefit for Free Satpal Ram feat. Pandit-G (Asian Dub Foundation) & MC Aktivator w/Mutiny resident DJs, 10, $15, $10 adv.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. WEDS: James Chance & The Sardonic Sinphonics, 10. FRI: Jimi Hendrix birthday celebration w/Hirum Bullock & Victor Jones. SAT: Philip Hamilton Group, 8. MON: Todd Isler Trio, Quatrous Cello Quartet, 9.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. All shows under $10. WEDS: Röck Cändy w/Erin Evermore, Mad Juana, Marinets, 8:30, $5 or free w/big hair. THURS: BeavHer's Thanksgiving celebration, 9. FRI: Squeezebox w/Chickenhawks, Love Tone, Velvet Mafia. SAT: Tiswas w/The Laurel Suspended. MON: GTO pres. The Demons.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Nappy Head, The Wait, Liquid Logic, Sleep Station, Edible Red, Sean Fitzpatrick, $7. FRI: South Catherine St. Jug Band, Liquifyed, Bigger Thomas, Pack of Wise, Grain, Milt Opus, $9. SAT: Dr. Pocket, Johnny Wishbone, Guilt Box, Faux Monks, Living Proof, Milk Tradition, $9.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. WEDS: Stella, 10, $10. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18. SAT: VaVaVoom Room, 12 a.m., $12; Andy Fitzpatrick; Kiki & Herb in "Jesus Wept," 6:30, $15. SUN: Betty, 7:30 & 9:30, $12. MON: Leif Arntzen, Lea DeLaria, Marianne, 10, $25; Kiki & Herb in "Jesus Wept," 6:30, $15. TUES: Karen Savoca, 10, $10; Kiki & Herb in "Jesus Wept," 6:30, $15.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. All shows at 9:30, no cover. FRI: Plastic Beef Variety Show. SAT: Rebecca Hall. SUN: The Left-Overs. MON: Open mic for word.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. WEDS: Deep Banana Blackout, Bernie Worrell & The Woo Warriors, 8, $22, $18.50 adv. FRI & SAT: Deep Banana Blackout, George Porter & The Running Partners, 8, $22, $18.50 adv. MON & TUES: WSOU pres. Type O Negative, Simon Says, Spineshank, 8, $20, $18.50 adv.
KNITTING FACTORY
74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055, www.knittingfactory.com
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: Thanksgiving Jukebox Party. FRI: The Buzzards. SAT: TBA. TUES: Michelle Lewis.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: The Authority, Isko Suno, 9:30, $8. FRI: Fat Mama, Rebus, Ari Hest, 8, $10. SAT: Meropoix, Cousin Fungus, Jive Wheel, 8, $10.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Bone Shaker, Curtis Stigers, Chris Cunningham, Alicia Sufi, 8. FRI: Bill Small, Jeff Winters, Phillip Foxman, Ricky Byrd, Will Hawkins, 8. SAT: The Trouble With Sweeny, Dovlove's Organiq Jam, Blueberry, Nini Camps, Alister Mook; Brunch w/Morris Air & Friends. SUN: Richard Hal Dobson, Jeff Atchinson, 8; Brunch w/The Lost Australians. MON: Tony Scherr, Gerry Leonard, Jennifer Jackson, Rebecca Martin, 8. TUES: Adam's Fault, Elli Massias, Sloan Wainwright, Jane Kelly Williams, Esme Montgomery, 7.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows at 9 unless specified, no cover. WEDS: Chancie Drumond. FRI: Marlowes. SAT: Picassco Jones, Low Sunday.
MANHATTAN CENTER'S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882. WEDS: The Roots, Guru, Okay Player 2 w/Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek, Dead Prez, Slum Village, 7:30. THURS: Paul Oakenfield, Darren Emerson, D-Fuse. FRI: Marilyn Manson, The Union Underground, Godhead. SAT: Marilyn Manson, Cold, Godhead. MON: Orgy, 8, $19, $17.50 adv.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 unless specified. WEDS: Richard Lloyd, Simon & The Bar Sinisters, 9. THURS: Gowanus Canal Boys. FRI: Tom Clark, The Dark Horses. SAT: The Fleshtones, $5. SUN: Don Hovey. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: "Hardcore" w/Misstress Formika w/live performances, $5.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.) Hoboken, 201-798-0406 WEDS: DJ Logic pres. Project Logic, 9, $12, $10 adv. FRI: The Milwaukees, Evelyn Forever, Kid With Man Head, Nebulous Thoughts, 9, $6. SAT: Eugene, Slushpuppy, 10, $6. SUN: The Go-Betweens & special guests, 8, $12. TUES: The Buzzcocks, 9, $15.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com WEDS: Lesbian Boy Jr., Begotten. THURS: Gloss w/DJs BK Brewster & Lily of the Valley, 11, $7. FRI: Morplay, 10. SAT: NY Sharks benefit w/DJs BK Brewster & Darryll Raymond. SUN: DJ Nancy, Pizzarro, 12-4 a.m. TUES: "Rise Tuesdays" w/Meazma, Hot Honey Magnet & Yellow Fin, 9.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: Satanicide, The Unband, Bob City, 8:30, $8. FRI: Nitromusk, Kung Pao, Curtis Suburban, 8, $7. SAT: Eleventh Dream Day, Chris Brokaw & Thalia Zedek (Come), 9, $12. MON: Ultra V, Extra Virgin, Goudie, 7:30, $8. TUES: Supple, Puracane, Dexter Freebish, 8, $8.
NIAGARA
Basement, 139 1/2 E. 7th St. (Ave. A), 212-420-9517. WEDS: Sunshine, 10, $5.
ORANGE BEAR
47 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-566-3705. MON: Kent Carter's open jam, 8, free.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: The Brooklyn Superr8ers open film screenings, 9. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10:30. FRI: Knackers Night Out, 10. SAT: Sea Devils, 10. SUN: The Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 10. MON: Juliana Nash, 9. TUES: Joe McGinty's Piano Parlor, 9.
THE RAVEN CAFE
194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712. WEDS: Joie & DBG hosts weekly acoustic open stage, 7-11, free. THURS: AJ Cope's acoustic showcase , 8.
RIVERSIDE CHURCH
121st St. (Claremont Ave.), 212-870-6876. FRI: KRS-ONE, Ed O.G. & others, 8-11, free.
ROCKY SULLIVAN'S
129 Lexington Ave. (29th St.), 212-725-3871. FRI: Seanchai & The Unity Squad feat. Chris Byrne, Monty Monahan, Rachel Fitzgerald, Jason Goodrow, DJ Flow McDonald, 10. SAT: Patrick McGuire, 10. SUN: Don't Tread On Me feat. Chris Byrne, Pat McGuire, Monty Monahan, 10, free.
ROSELAND
239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 8th Ave. & B'way), 212-249-8870. WEDS: Blues Traveler, 7:30, $25, $22.50 adv. SAT: Moe, 7:30, $20.
THE SAINT
105 Stanton St. (Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 646-654-1293. No cover, 2 drink min. SAT: Frank Bambera & Su Salseros & special guests.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. WEDS: Rick Shapiro, Bill Grady, Mia Johnson & Hoagy, Miller's Farm, Thin Crawl, 7:30. THURS: John Kessel, Helen Stratford, 8:30. FRI: The Subcommittee, Trancesenders, 7. SAT: Luchin', The Voyces, 10. SUN: Brian Charette & Pinch, Kristen Boyce, John Norman, Joanna Erdos, James Thorn, Cincha & Her Band, 7:30. MON: The Antihoot w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Renata, Josh, Gene Bryant Johnson, Joe Bidewell, Opaque, Bleu, Izzy Milano, 7:30.
SURF REALITY
172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-615-6952. SAT: "Girls on Guard," benefit for ABC No Rio feat. Sioux, Gina Young & GodCo Luminary Fly, Alysia, Ruth, Emilie Blythe & Karen Sneider, 12 a.m., contrib.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-777-7745. SAT: Milo Z & special guest.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600. Most show 18 & over. WEDS: Seeking Homer, Granian, Howie day, 8:45, $12. FRI: Dispatch, Cabaret Diosa, 8:45, $15, all ages; Dispatch, Howe Day, 3:30, $15, all ages; SAT: The Machine (Pink Floyd trib.), 9, $20, $15 adv. SUN: Int'l Roots Rock Reggae Skampilation release party w/Majek Fashek, Victor Essiet & The Mandators, The Kingpins, Taj Weekes & Adowa, Peter Krund, Spider Nick & The Maddogs, The Rudy Crew, Dread I Dread, Crimson & others, 4, $10, all ages. TUES: Rana, Mr. Southern, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Thorton, Mr. Durant, Next Tribe, 8, $10.
Jazz/Experimental
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org Starry Nights: Fridays Under the Sphere through Dec. 29. FRI: The Jazz Passengers, 5:45 & 7:15, $10, $7.50 st./s.c., $6 kids.
ANYWAY CAFE
34 E. 2nd St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-533-3412. FRI: Susan Tobocman, 9-1 a.m., free.
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: Rumba Club, $20. THURS-SAT: John Pizzarelli Trio, $25-$30. 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: McCoy Tyner Trio w/Dave Valentin, $30-$45. SUN: Jazz Brunch w/Jeffery Smith & His Band, 12-4, $18.50 incl. brunch, show & 1 drink. MON: Ralph Peterson Fo'Tet, $5-$10 & min. TUES: Chick Corea & Orgin, $30-$45.
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: Bryan Stephenson, 9:30, free. THURS: Elan, 9:30, $5. FRI: Cheryl Pepsi Riley, 9:30 & 11:45, $10. SAT: Jesus Perez, 9:30 & 11:45, $12. SUN: Jason Murden, 9:30, free. MON: Brazilian Night w/Vannessa Fallabella & friends, 9:30, $10. TUES: Classic Funk night w/Ron Long, Nat Townsley, Mike Davis, 9:30, $7.
CENTERFOLD COFFEEHOUSE
Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-866-4454. SUN: Centerfold's 27th birthday bash, 8; poetry reading, 5:45, contrib.
COTTON CLUB
666 125th St. (W. Side Hwy.), 212-663-7980, www.cottonclub-newyork.com WEDS & MON: Swing Dance Night w/Cotton Club All-Stars feat. The George Gee Swing Band, 8-12 a.m., $15. THURS & SUN: Melvin Sparks Blues Band, 8. FRI: Ann Sinclair, 8. SAT: Ann Sinclair, 9. SAT & SUN: Gospel brunch & dinner shows, 12 & 2, $22-$25.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747. WEDS: Pre-Thanksgiving party w/Albion & Batcave. THURS: Albion & Batcave dance party. SAT: Rasp, Dearly Departed, 10, $15. TUES: Funkadelic Studios pres. "the new & hottest bands in NY" feat. Indie & Flying 66, 7:30 $5.
55 BAR
55 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-929-9883, www.barcrawler.com WEDS: Mike Stern. THURS: Neil's Fault. FRI: Packer's Blues. SAT: K.J. Denhert. SUN: Billy Bang. MON: Mike Stern. TUES: Leni Stern.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: Blue-Ga-Loo, 9-1. THURS: Anna Bara, 9-1. FRI: Yardena, 10:30-2:30; Jacob Drazen, 6:30. SAT: Ginetta's Vendetta, 11:30; Ari, 7-11; Jazz brunch w/Diana Perez, 12-4. SUN: David Coss & Trio, 8; Jazz brunch w/Claire Daly, 9. MON: Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra, 8. TUES: David Coss & Trio, 9.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. WEDS-SUN: Abdullah Ibrahim Trio, $25. MON: Les Paul Quartet. TUES: John Scofield Quartet, $30.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: Reggae Night, 11. THURS: Personality DJ Series feat. DJs from all walks of life, 11. FRI: Darlene Love, 9. SAT: Walkmen (feat. members of Jonathan Fire Eater), 9, $10. Darlene Love, 7. SUN: Love Bazaar, 11; Shakespeare's Villians-Stephen Berkoff, 8. MON: B.J. Ward's Stand-Up Opera, 8:30, $25. TUES: Squonk Opera-Bigsmorgasbordwunderwerk, 8:30.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1. THURS: Antonio Livomo Trio, 9. FRI: Jack Walrath & Masters of Suspense, 11; Oz Noy Quartet, 8. SAT: Jack Walrath & Masters of Suspense, 11; Laco Deczi Quartet, 8; James Gordon Trio, 2:30-5:30. SUN: Kendra Shank, 8-11; Joe Fusco Trio, 4-7. MON: Emiko Ohara Trio, 9-12. TUES: Richie Vitale Trio, 9-12.
KNICKERBOCKER
33 University Pl. (9th St.), 212-228-8490. WEDS, FRI & SAT: Russ Kassoff (piano), Linc Milliman (bass).
LE MADELEINE
403 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-246-2993. SUN: Gene Bernincini, 7-10. MON: Gene Bernincini, 8-11.
MAKOR
35 W. 67th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.) 212-601-1000, www.makor.org WEDS: Yosvanny Terry Trio, 7:30, no cover. SAT: Antibalas & Topaz, 9, $12. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Kerry Politzer Trio, 11-3, free. TUES: Vered & The Robbery, Leif Arntzen, Dina Fanai, Phillip Foxman, 7, $7.
NASCIMENTO
1068 1st Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-755-6875. WEDS: Buenos Aires Tango Trio, 7:30-11, $5 & $10 min. THURS: Bossa Nova 'n' Jazz Trio, 7:30 & 9:30, $5.
NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183, www.nuyorican.org THURS: Latin Jazz Jam w/Syotos Band & Chris Washburne, 10, $5.
ORO BLU
333 Hudson St. (Charlton St.), 212-645-8004. WEDS & TUES: Rifftide, 6:30-10:30, free.
SARDI'S
234 W. 44th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-221-8444. No cover, $15 min. at tables. FRI: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10:30.
SUPPER CLUB
240 W. 47th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-921-1940. All shows $20, $25 after 11. FRI: Son Tropical, 12:45 a.m.; Tropicana Fever, 12:30; The Supper Club 16-Piece Big Band, 8. SAT: Tropicana Revue feat. Miles Pena & His Orchestra, 12:45 a.m.; The Supper Club 16-Piece Big Band, 8.
TEDDY'S BAR & GRILL
96 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787. No cover. WEDS: Western Caravan. THURS-SAT: DJ Culture. TUES: Phil Hummer's Rockabilly-A-Go.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: Paiste Cymbal Night: Susie Ibarra, Freddy Studer, Pierre Favre Drum, Orchestra plus Ian Froman, Ben Moncer Duo, 8, $10. FRI: Steven Bernstein's Millenial Territory Orchestra, 12 a.m., $4; Oliver Lake Steel Quartet, 10, $10; Charles Gayle Trio, 8, $10. SAT: Michael Blake's Free Association, 12 a.m., $4; Borah Bergman Quartet, 10, $10; Greg Tardy, 8, $10; SUN: Jesse Harris & Leni Stern, 8, $8; Klezmer Brunch w/Tango Meydl Orchestra, 1:30 & 3, $10.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. FRI: Sonido Costeno (Caribbean) 10.
UGUALE
396 West St. (W. Side Hwy.), 212-229-0606. No cover, no min. THURS: Red Arts Trader, 8-12 a.m. SAT: Dean (solo guitar & vocalist), 8-12 a.m. TUES: Aldo (solo classical guitarist).
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: Roy Haynes Quartet. TUES: Bill Frisell Trio.
ZINC BAR
90 W. Houston St. (Thompson St.), 212-477-8337. Mon.-Thurs. shows at 10:30, 12 & 2 a.m.; Fri.-Sun. shows at 11, 12:30 & 2 a.m., all shows $5 & 1 drink min. WEDS: Nilson Matta & Hendrik Meurkens Quartet w/Helio Alves & Duduka Da Fonseca. THURS: John Benitez & New Montuno. FRI: Nkossi Konda. SAT: Marianne Ebert Group. SUN: Cidinho Teixeira & Friends. MON: Ron Affif, 8 & 9. TUES: Duduka Da Fonsec Quartet.
Blues/World/Other
B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-269-4849, www.bbkingblues.com WEDS & THURS: NRBQ, 8 & 10:30, $15-$25. FRI: All 4 One, 10:30, $20-$30; Jeff Golub & Michael McDonald, 8, free w/donation of non-perishable good. SAT: Sonny Rollins, 8 & 10:30, $40. SUN: Kool & The Gang, 8 & 10:30, $35-$45. MON & TUES: A Sawyer Brown Christmas, 8 & 10:30, $25-$35.
BAM CAFE
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Bklyn., 718-636-4139, www.bam.org No cover, $10 food/drink min. FRI: Michael Galasso, Nandlal Nayak, 9. SAT: African dance party w/Kaïssa, 9. SUN: Voices of the Citadel w/James Hall.
CARNEGIE HALL
157 W. 57th St. (7th Ave.), 212-247-7800. SAT: Arlo Guthrie's annual holiday concert feat. Sarah Lee, 8, $23-$38.
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: Todd Wolfe, $10. THURS: Moose & The Bulletproof Blues, $7. FRI & SAT: Pintop Perkins, $20. SUN: Swingin' Sundays, $10. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Psycho Charger, Irreversible Slacks, Coffin Daggers, 9, $5.
CLUB 101
101 7th Ave. (Sheridan Sq.), 212-334-9589. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Joy Ryder & the NY Rhythm All-Stars, 6:30-9, free.
CORNELIA ST. CAFE
29 Cornelia St. (6th Ave.), 212-989-9318, www.corneliastcafe.com FRI: Global Motion Trio. SAT: Sandra Weigl & Band, 9. SUN: Sheila Jordan & Cameron Brown, 9. MON: "Contemporary Classical," 9. TUES: Dora Ohrenstein curates "Outer Voices," 7.
EL TALLER
2710 B'way, 3rd fl. (104th St.), 212-665-9460. FRI: Max Pollak's Rumbatap, 9, $5. SAT: Dorothy (vocalist), $10.
LATIN QUARTER
2551 B'way (96th St.), 212-685-3200. WEDS: Thanksgiving Eve Jam feat. Kevin Ceballo & Dobble Fiilo, 8. SAT: George Lamond, Lisa Lisa, Oro Solido, Kevin Ceballo, 8.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com Doors open earlier than showtimes listed. WEDS: Basement Bhangra w/MC Panjabi, 9, $18, $13 adv. FRI: T-Vice, 12 & 2 a.m., $25. SAT: Karnival!, 2 a.m., $10; Brazooca, 8, 10 & 12 a.m., $20, free before 8. MON: Grupo Niche vs. Guayacan, 9 & 11, $25, $22 adv., $10 before 7. TUES: Major Figgaz, Outsiders & No Question, 9, $18, $16 adv.
TAGINE DINING GALLERY
537 9th Ave. (40th St.), 212-564-7292. WEDS: The Daniel Jodocy Jazz Trio. THURS: Kasbah Night w/DJ Neva. TUES: World music jam session.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. WEDS: Ge Ge Bee, 10; Michael Powers, 7. THURS: Jimi Hendrix Birthday Tribute, 10; Michael Powers, 7. FRI: Michael Powers & Powder Keg, 10; Irving Louis Lattin, 7. SAT: Sam Taylor Blues Band, 10; Hazmat Modine, 7. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pioneers, 10; Ray Schinnery, 7. MON: Jam/Jerry Dugger & Blakpearl, 10; Michael Powers, 7. TUES: Terra Blues Special, 10; Joe Taino, 7.
TIR NA NOG
5 Penn Plaza, 8th Ave. (betw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-630-0249. Most shows at 10:30, no cover. FRI: Jason Philbin. SAT: Marion Griffin.
TOWN HALL
123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824. SAT: Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion," 5:45, $37.50-$42.50.