Rock n Roll ACME UNDERGROUND 9 Great Jones St. (betw. ...
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Capitol Air, New Egypt, Terminal 7, Roan, Motherfux. THURS: Mike Rocket Wurtle, Brother Rob, No No Bun Bun, Sherman, Clinton Road, Gravity Galaxy. FRI: Quik Fix, Gargantua Soul, Black Acid Disco, Favour Seagant, Kalel, Synthetic 16. SAT: Donni Brook Fair, Redever, The Divers, Organic Juice, Kissyface, Mobile Sound Lab. SUN: Gravel, Otis Funkmeyer & The Hard Batch, The Fat Guy, Generica, Judy Aron. MON: Cherrybomb, Sugarwater, Gaggle of Cocks. TUES: M.T. Minds, Comic Book Superheros.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com No Cover. WEDS: Winter Music Fest w/Jane Jensen & the Dolls, Dina Regine, Annie Minogue, Rachael Sage & Amanda's Waiting, 8. THURS: Paul Cote, Kaz Silver, Sean Altman & band, 9. FRI: Si-Se, Blush 66, Perforated Head, Tripsonic, 2, 8. SAT: The Twelve, Jonny Chan & The New Dynasty Six, True Love, The Other 99 & guests, 8. SUN: Classic album night w/Mary Lee Cortes ("Blood on Tracks"), George Gilmore ("The Brown Album") & Martins Folly ("After the Goldrush"), 8. MON: Punk/metal karaoke, 10; Happy Fernandez, Clumsy, 8. TUES: March, Seeking Enso, Ina May Wool, 8.
B-3
33 Ave. B (3rd St.), 212-614-9755. WEDS: B-3 Band, 7:30. THURS: B-3 Band, 7:30. FRI: DJ Allesseo's "Affair Party," 9. SAT: Rick Johnson & open mic, 6. SUN: Chris Bergson Trio, 6-9. MON & TUES: Open mic.
BABY JUPITER
170 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 212-982-BABY. WEDS: Loni Point, 7, $5. MON: Silleth Fair feat. Emmy Gay, Shecky Beagleman, Penny Arcade & weekly guests, 8, $1. TUES: Peter Dizozza & Tony Hightower, 8, $7.
BAGGOT INN
82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-477-0622. THURS: The Governors, 9. SAT: Joe Matzzie, 8, $5.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Paul Clements, Darma Shakes, Miasma, Amy Serrago, Lisa Gentile Band, Vicki Russell. THURS: Moki Jam, Stand, Noam, The Humming, Joanie Leeds. FRI: Chucka Riddim, Evan Kremin, Stargazer Lily, Colleen Sexton. SAT: Billy Hector & The Fairlanes, Dan Cazio & The NY Bluebook, Millers Farm, Jackalope Junction. SUN: Mann Made Jam, Organic, Heidi Petrikat. MON: Days of Wild, Redtime, Soul Project, Eric Nicholas, Laura MacLean. TUES: Oz, Lil' Bigman, Yes Virginia, Greg Tannen, Tom Gillam, 7:30.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. WEDS: The Australian Pink Floyd Show, $15. THURS: Nightbirds: Celebration of Women Performers w/Mary Gauthier, Ruth Gerson, Kudu & Tabitha Fair, $15. FRI & SAT: Jimmy Webb, Eddi Reader, $22.50.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. All shows 18 & over except late show on Fri. FRI: Organic Grooves, 11:30, $10; The Levellers (acoustic), 10, $12. SAT: The White Stripes, Knoxville Girls, The Gossip, 8, $12. TUES: Doves, The Strokes, 9, $15, sold out.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: Tincantelephone, Orange Park, Crash Comet, The Graves, 8, $7. THURS: Pinto 800, Jerkwater, The Wait, The Substance, 8, $7. FRI: St. Christopher & His Sleeping Doormen, Muckaferguson, Champale, Luke Duke, 9. SAT: Antietam, The Schramms, Canyon (ex-Boys Life), Victory at Sea, 9, $8. SUN: Sound & Fury's "Let's Panic Later" series w/Lightning Bolt, Arab on Radar, Tim Kinsella, Helms, 8, $10, $8 adv. MON: Skycam, Blue Green, The Splytz, Ty Braxton, 8, $7. TUES: Madison Battery, Shelby, The Connection, Sound of Monday, 8, $7.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: In a Mellow Mood, 12 a.m.; Trifecta Records showcase, 7. THURS: In a Mellow Mood, Ada Rovatti & Elephant, Nelson, 8. FRI: Trifecta Records showcase w/Ward White, Jerkwater, Ninth House & Cabana Rock, 9-1 a.m., $5; Marya Lawence, 5-7. SAT: "The Happening," party w/Gary Fury, 12 a.m.; Folk Wisdom, Peace By Piece, Eric Brunmann, Aaron Nevezie, Laurie Stewart, 7. SUN: Andy Fitzpatrick, 10; Rick Johnson's open mic, 6-10; Jazz jam w/Ernie Bracco, 3-6. MON: In a Mellow Mood, Transcendental Psychology, 11; Rob Meader's Country/Acoustic showcase. TUES: In a Mellow Mood, Clyde Roberts & Don Neary, Bootleg Remedy, Tai Burnette, 8; Tai Burnette's 0pen mic, 5.
CARNEGIE HALL
157 W. 57th St. (7th Ave.), 212-247-7800. MON: The Great Miracle Prayer Festival benefit concert feat. David Bowie, Moby, Emmylou Harris, Patti Smith, Philip Glass, Dana Bryant, Nawang Khechog, Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Natalie Merchant, 7:30, $30-$80.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Kurai, Delerium Theory, The Experiment, Man & Wife, American Degenerate, 8:30, $6. THURS: T Jovi Ginen, The Allstonians, Sweet Cane, Seven Heads, 8, $10. FRI: "Action Cat/NY Waste Presents" w/Villgaras, All the Pretty Horses, Lourds, Charm School, X-Possibles, Brag Abouts, 8, $9. SAT: Talking to Lois, Sonic Circle, Crusi-Fries, Sacred Addiction, Achiavo, Goodbye Blue Monday, 8, $9. SUN & MON: Audition showcase. TUES: The Bealities, End Games, Ben Phillips, Bum Runner, 8, $6.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: Hungry March Band, Drumbone, Citizen One, The Matt Glassmeyer Marching Band, 8, $5. THURS: The Sharp Things, The Galerkin Method, Deb Montgomery, Ari David & Cristina Cruz, 7, $5. FRI: Z Bone, Libby, Yoke, Table Dream, 8, $7. SAT: SinSinVI w/DJ D.Lux, Shirley Temple of Doom, The Flow, Greg Fine, 8, $7. SUN: Adam Caine, Huge In Japan, David Wallace, Byron Taylor, Kid Lucky, 7, $5. MON: Empire Hideous, 10:30; DJ Jason spins goth music for "Alchemy," 10, $5; Miranda Stone, Matt Sherwin, Pam West, Liz Skillman & Joaquim, 7, $5. TUES: Alex Dezen, Cameron Dezen, Fiona McBain, Eric Luoma, Neil Cleary, 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 Rock & Roots Revue, Turbo AC's, Devil's County Death Cult, 8, free, all ages. THURS: Rotgutter, Murderizer, Motherizer, Motherlode, Virgin 3.0, Collider, 8, free. FRI: Toilet Boys, Bullys, Gutterboy, Pop Mafia, 9. SAT: Suicide King, Toilet Boys, Bellevue, Candy Ass, 9. SUN: Miscast, Barthamian, Dopamine, Bloud 3, Cockfighter, Karen Ires. MON: Overhead, Hammerbrain, Worse, Beauty School Dropouts, Spunks, 8, free. TUES: Skullfuckers, Hellbenders, Eric J. Toast & Tina Dorado, De Poet, 8, free.
THE COOLER
416 W. 14th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-252-2397. WEDS: Tequila Jazz, Gigi Disco Rock, Table Dream. THURS: Del Mar, Dr. Israel, UV Ray. FRI: Mutiny, Rekha, Siraiki, Navdeep, Anju, 10, $15, $10 adv. SAT: James Chance & The Original Contortions.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. THURS: Sugar Jam, Burnt Sugar, Kelvyn Bell & Kelvynator, Burgandy, 8. FRI: Mark Pender, Dana Wheeler, Madelin Zero, 8. SAT: Saranagati, Lila, The Novellas, James Katz Trio, 8. MON: The Dapp Daddy Review. TUES: ASCAP showcase, "Through the Walls" feat. Kitty Brazelton, 7, $10.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. All shows under $10. WEDS: Röck Cändy w/The Brought Low, Tang, Mahavatar, Whiplash, 8:30, $7 or free w/big hair. THURS: BeavHer w/Li'l Red, 10. FRI: Opening night "Crime" party w/The Rapture & Bad Form, 9, $10. SAT: Tiswas w/the Churchills & One Hand Clapping, 7, $10.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Imaginary Bill, Jam Yang, Velvet Girls, Pleasure Dogs. THURS: Nick Cleamons Band, Hay Devils, Toka, Haze Maze, Pet Lekow. FRI: Audio Butter, Supascription, The Inevitable Breakups, Flatanders, New Granada, Jason Adamo, $9. SAT: Bigger Thomas, 33hz, Mouthful, Further, Fade Down, Living Proof, $9. TUES: The Fall Drive, Gen'e, Bamm Hollow, Volition, Michelle Vargo, $7.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. See also "Cabaret." THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st. FRI: Dan Finnerty & The Dan Band, 10, $12; White Knuckle Sandwich, The Lineman, 7:30, $12. SAT: Va Va Voom Room, 10:30, $12; Norah Jones, Richard Julian, 7:30, $10. SUN: The Velvet Mafia w/Dean Johnson, 9:30, $12; Ari Gold & friends, 7:30, $10. TUES: Julia Greenberg, The George Usher Group, Laura Cantrell, 7:30, $10.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. All shows at 9:30, no cover. THURS: Al Lee Wyer. FRI: Full Throttle Aristole. SAT: Chandra. MON: Open mic w/Anthony George.
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. SAT: Dispatch, Fighting Gravity, Howie Day, 8, sold out. SUN: Dispatch, 12, $18, $16.50 adv. MON: Jeff Tweedy (solo), Ben Kweller, 8, $25, $22.50 adv. TUES: Lords of Acid, DJ Assault, 8, $22, $20 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, Fri. & Sat. at 11, no cover. WEDS: Mary McBride & Her Pancake Boys. THURS: Better Off Dead. FRI: Starbelly. SAT: Slo Mo. MON: Shannon McNally. TUES: Gowanus Canal Boys.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Kaliq, Awkward Beaker, Ari Hest, Kobi, The Pull, 8, $7. THURS: I.D.P.I., Vfrequency, Jennifer Maione, Naomi Giges, Rebecca Soulette, 7:30, $7. FRI: Dr. Awkward, Fixer, Deer Heavy, Alizarin Crimson, Matt Sandy Band, 8, $8. SAT: Mappari, Vandyke Brown, Bicycle Thieves, Buzby, Furious Styles, 8, $10. TUES: New Africa Tuesdays feat. DJ Soul Selector, Mr. Dee, Judah Eskender Tafari & Players of Instruments, 10:30; DJ Neva, Queen Nyanza, 7, $10.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Jason Darling, Django Haskins, Jon Shain, Mark Browning, 7. THURS: Wolf, Teddy Goldstein, Dave's True Story, Julia Douglas, Mike Duffy & Kenny Dennis, 7. FRI: Sage, Stoneboat, Kristen Hoffman, Dana Edelman, Michael Leslie, 7. SAT: The Ben Rogers Band, Preston Clarke, Sam Shaber, Trina Hamlin, Pamela Means, Deb Talan, 7. SUN: Chris Sullivan, Kevin So, 8. MON: The Nick Russo Trio, Barbara Brousal, Mary Lee's Corvette, Edge Park, Anybody's Guess, 7. TUES: Tim Robbinson, Walter Parks & Nave, Sloan Wainwright, Bob Hillman, Jane Kelly Williams, 7.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows free & start at 9. SAT: Dollhouse, 10.
MANHATTAN CENTER'S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882. FRI: Vertical Horizon, Sister Hazel & Pat McGee Band, 8, $23.50.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: Simon & The Bar Sinisters, Purple Knif, The Retroliners, 9. 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 Fire Gods & tunes by DJ Captain Mexico. FRI: Tom Clark, The Dark Horses. SAT: Brother Superior. SUN: The Bomb Pops. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Joe Vincent & Verockina pres. "Ms. Pac-Man Popcorn Tuesdays" w/cult classics & music by New Bad Fifty & The Monumentals.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.) Hoboken, 201-653-1703. WEDS: DJ Prince Paul, MC Paul Barman, Dalek, 8:30, $15. THURS: Death Cab For Cutie, The Jealous Sound, The And/Ors, 9, $7. FRI: The Gossip, Skyrocket, Palomar, 9:30, $7. SAT: Bobfields, The Negatones, Tim Kinsella, 10, $7.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com WEDS: Tom Conklin's Lush Life party celebrates first birthday of Victor Rice Octet w/performances by The Speak-Easys & Ready Jane, 10, $5. THURS: Gloss: Rachael & Chloe's weekly themed party w/go-go dancers, DJs BK Brewster & Lily of the Valley, 11, $7. FRI: Frisky Fridays w/DJ Frida, Chelsea On Fire, Glitterbox, Lynnea, Chaper-n-Verse, 8, $5. SAT: Fragglerock tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers feat. Fragglerock! Houseband, Bitch & Animal plus Slut em Go, 9. SUN: Doll House NYC w/Princess of Porn, All the Pretty Horses, Candy Ass, 8. MON: Gifthorse, Skyrider, 8.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: The Ferns, The Boodavelvets, Stage, Corey, 7, $8. THURS: Johnny Society, Church of Betty, Adam Elk, The National, Cecilia, 6:30, $8. FRI: The Secret Machines, Interpol, The Comas, The Tom Collins, 8, $8. SAT: Hem, Mark Geary, Mike Daley, 8:30, $8. SUN: Death & Dying, Dufus, Panda Bear & Avey Tare, Moldy Peaches, Black Dice, 6:30, $8. TUES: Mardi Gras celebration w/Geno Delafose & French Rocking Boogie, 9, $12.
NJ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
One Center St., Newark, NJ, 888-GO-NJPAC. SAT: An Evening of Doowop Classics w/The Dubs, The Del Vikings, Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, The Legendary Teenagers, The Orioles, Shirley Alston Reeves (Shirelles), Charlie Thomas (ex-The Drifters) & musical direction by Dave Backer & MC Bobby Jay. SUN: Don Henley, Jill Sobule, 8, $46-$89.
9C
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-358-0048. TUES: Neil Cleary w/Dave Spalding (ex-Pell Mell), 9, contrib.
O'CONNOR'S BAR
39 5th Ave. (betw. Dean & Bergen Sts.), Park Slope, 718-783-9721. WEDS: Spike Priggen & band, the Jug Addicts.
ORANGE BEAR
47 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-566-3705. MON: Kent Carter's open jam, 8, free.
PARKSIDE LOUNGE
317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 212-673-6270. WEDS: Win, About Face, Anti-Clockwise, 10. THURS: Brian Mitchell, 11; St. Felix Station, 9. FRI: Latin Vibe, Fat, 8. SAT: Eve of Dignity, The Galvins, Vows of Silence, 9. SUN: Cheez Whiz, Amnesia Wars, Blue Dub, 6. MON: Blues jam, 10:30; Arthur's Jam, 7. TUES: The Knuckleheads, 10:30; Train Wreck Comedy, 8.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: Chocolate Genius, 10. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10. FRI: Shoes & Rider, Mark Wyman, 10. SAT: The King of France, The Naysayer, 10. SUN: The Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 10. MON: Robert Burke Warren, Lance Angeles, 9. TUES: Eszter Balint, Goats in Trees, 9.
POSTCRYPT COFFEEHOUSE
St. Paul's Chapel, Columbia University, B'way (116th St.), 212-854-1953, www.postcrypt.org Shows 9-12:30 a.m. FRI: Andy & Denise, James O'Brien, Marc Teamaker. SAT: Butch Ross, Robert To'Teras, Jim Allen.
THE RAVEN CAFE
194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712. 1 drink min. WEDS: Joie & DBG hosts weekly acoustic open stage, 7-11, sign-up at 6:30, free. THURS: AJ Cope's acoustic showcase w/Costello's, AJ Cope, Tony Hightower, Eric Rosenthal, Anthony Ellis, 7.
REBAR
127 8th Ave. (16th St.), 212-627-1680. All ages. SAT: Hi-Fi Honey, Lil' Red & The Howlers, 6, $12.
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. TUES: Gerald Bair, 9, $5.
RODEO BAR
375 3rd. Ave. (27th St.), 212-683-6500, www.rodeobar.com WEDS & THURS: Randy Weeks. FRI: The Twistin' Tarantulas. SAT: Kings of Nuthin'. SUN: Lee Ann Westover & Strange Cargo. MON: Western Caravan. TUES: The Yallupin' Hounds.
ROSELAND BALLROOM
239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 8th Ave. & B'way), 212-247-0200. WEDS: Linkin Park, Taproot, Alien Ant Farm, 8, $18, $16.50 adv.
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; Adam Brodsky, Diane Cluck, Jon Luca, Steve Espinola, Jordan Corbin, Peter Dizozza, 7. THURS: American Anymen, Joe Bendik & The Heathens, Paleface, Dina Dean, Dave Deporis, John Kessel, Lenny Molotov, 7. FRI: Joie Dead Blonde Girlfriend, The Voyces, Grey Revell, Schwervon, Sylvia Mann, 8. SAT: Lunchin', Lach & The Secrets, Testosterone Kills, Major Matt Mason USA, Prewar Yardsale, Randi Russo, 8. SUN: Rick Shapiro, Andrew McCann, 8:30. MON: The Antihootenanny w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Aaron Wilkinson, Oskar Saville, Jim Knable, Seela, Dave Francis, Cecia, Rob Getzschman (CD release), 7.
TEDDY'S BAR & GRILL
96 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787. No cover. THURS, FRI & SAT: DJ Culture.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-777-7745. See also "Clubs & Lounges." All ages. WEDS: Motorway to Roswell, Bananafish Zero, Pop Mafia, Grey Zone, Dante's Lament, 7:30, $10. THURS: Lisa Loeb, Rebecca Martin, 9, $18, $15 adv. FRI: Milo Z, Robert Randolph, 9:30, $12. SAT: C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band w/Swampadelica, 8:30, $15. TUES: Superdrag, Joe, Marc's Brother, Mink Lungs, 8, $12.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600. Most show 18 & over. WEDS: Yonder Mountain String Band, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, 9, $10. THURS: Finotee, Transcendental Psychology, Van Ness, 9:15, $10. FRI: Matt Witte's New Blood Revival, Mindface, Taino, 8:30, $10. SAT: Interlocking sets w/Shady Groove & Brothers Past, 9, $12 $10 adv.; Sick of It All, Kill Your Idols, Stretch Armstrong, Fast Times, 3:30. SUN: Sick of It All, Most Precious Blood, Strike Anywhere, Cooter, Puny Human, 6, $10, all ages. MON: The Animals (yes, classic rock legends), 8, $12, $10 adv. TUES: Phish vs. Dead w/Bathtub Gin & The Deadbeats, 8, $10, $8 adv.
Jazz/Experimental
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org Starry Nights: Fridays Under the Sphere. FRI: George Coleman Trio, 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: Cab Calloway Orchestra, $20. THURS-SAT: Kenny Rankin, $25. 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: Jimmy Smith Quartet, $20-$30. SUN: Abbey Lincoln, 9 & 11:30; Brunch w/New Jazz Composers Octet, $18.50 incl. brunch, show & 1 drink. MON: Grady Tate, $5-$15 & min. TUES: Latin Masters Week w/Eddie Palmieri Octet, $20-$30.
BLUE WATER GRILL
31 Union Sq. W. (16th St.), 212-675-9500. SUN: Aaron Parks Quartet, 6:30-11, free.
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: Gary Montoute. THURS: Schon Jomel. FRI: Bryan Stephens. SAT: Cheryl Pepsii Riley. SUN: Brian Clark. MON: Brazilian Night w/Brazooca Band, 9:30, $10. TUES: Classic Funk night w/Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsii Riley & Mike Davis, 9:30, $7.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747, www.downtimenyc.com WEDS: Bumble Foot, Blind Pharaohs, The Michael Packer Blues Revue Band, Crusin' Jupiter, 8, $5. THURS: Hip-hop 2001, 10:30, $20; Aimee Van Dyne, 8, $5. FRI: Type 14, Poler Face, Motherwell, Spit Shine, 9. SAT: DJ Daniel Meyer, Batter Cage, 9:30, $15.
55 BAR
55 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-929-9883, www.barcrawler.com THURS: Wayne Krantz. FRI: Flytrap. SAT: KJ Denhert. SUN: Billy Bang. TUES: Leni Stern.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: Jacob Drazen, 8. THURS: Ginetta's Vendetta. FRI: Yadena & Trio, 10; Wendy Martin, 5:45. SAT: French Cookin', 11; Wendy Martin. 6:45. SUN: David Cross & Trio, 8; Fuku Trio, 12. TUES: Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra, 8.
THE GISHEN CAFE
2150 5th Ave. (132nd St.), Harlem, 212-283-7699. THURS: Jam session w/Manny Duran, Marcus Persiani, Alex Gressel, Dave Gibson, 7-11. TUES: Jazz jam w/Alex Gressel Trio, 9-1 a.m.
GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
1071 5th Ave. (88th St.), 212-423-3500. FRI & SAT: WorldBeat Jazz w/Danti Rosati, 5-8, free w/mus. adm.
HERE CAFE BAR
145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-414-8821, www.here.org MON: 3rd Floor Trio, 10, free.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. WEDS-SUN: Benny Green Trio, $20. MON: Les Paul Quartet. TUES: Pharoah Sanders Quartet, $30.
JAZZ GALLERY
290 Hudson St. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-242-1063. Weds., Thurs. & Mon. shows at 8:30 & 10, $10. Fri. & Sat. shows at 9 & 10:30, $10. THURS: "Jazz Cubano" series w/John Benitez Trio. FRI & SAT: "Heartsongs" w/Gino Sitson & Kaissa.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: Reggae Night, 11; Sister Factory pres. Peter Lord, 8:30, $15. THURS: Personality DJ Series feat. DJs from all walks of life, 11; Antony & The Johnsons, 8:30, $15. SAT: Stacey Kent, 8:30, $18. SUN: Love Bazaar, 11; Howard Fishman Quartet, 8:30, $15. MON: Idina Menzel, 8:30. TUES: Mark Dresser Trio, 8:30, $12.
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; Welf Dorr Trio, 8-11; Steve Kahn, 4-7. SAT: Jack Walrath & Masters of Suspense, 11; Sebastian Dubois Quartet, 8; Helen Sung Trio, 2:30-5:30. SUN: Cynthia Hilts Trio, 8-11; Lisa & Josue, 4-7. MON: Mikkel Engel Trio, 9. TUES: Fima Ephron Quartet, 9.
KNICKERBOCKER
33 University Pl. (9th St.), 212-228-8490. WEDS-SAT: Junior Mance (piano), Earl May (bass).
LANSKY LOUNGE
104 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-677-9489. TUES: Hi-Fi Honey (vocals), Jesse Gelber (piano), Chris Pistorino (bass) & Josh Dixon (drums), 9.
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: Lounge Night w/DJ Lux, 7:30, free. THURS: Mark Ribot (solo), 8 & 10, $10. SAT: Antibalas & Dr. Didg, 8:30, $12. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Avi Lebo Trio, 11, free. TUES: Songwriter's Hall of Fame & open mic, 7, free.
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 Washbourne & The Syotos Band, 10:30, $5.
SMOKE
2751 B'way (betw. 105th & 106th Sts.), 212-864-6662. No cover. SUN: The Latin Jazz Jam w/Chris Washbourne & The Syotos Band, 9-1 a.m., free, $10 min.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: David Pajo/Papa M, 9, $10; Vernon Reid's Chatroom, 7, free. THURS: Duma Love, 12 a.m.; DJs Logic & Olive w/Ben Perowsky, 10, $10; Skuli Sverrisson, 8, $10. FRI: Chris Lee Band, 12 a.m., $5; David Gilmore Quartet, 10, $12; Hard Sell: Tim Berne, Craig Taborn, Kenny Wolleson, 8, $10. SAT: Sex Mob, 12 a.m.; International Armory Art Fair/Music night, 7:30, $10. SUN: Barbez & Groovelily, 8, $10; Isle of Klezbos, 1:30 & 3:30, $10, $15 for both sets. TUES: Hear Them Right: Otis Ferguson on Jazz, 7, $20 contrib.
((Sub))tonic Lounge: THURS: Radical Anxiety Termination w/DJ Olive & Toshio Kajiwara plus guests, 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.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. No cover, no min. FRI: Sonido Costeño, 10. SAT: King Fly, 10. TUES: Mardi Gras celebration w/live Cajun music by the Voodoo Billies, 9.
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: Branford Marsalis Quartet. TUES: Gary Bartz Quintet.
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.
YE OLDE TRIPPLE INN
263 W. 54 St. (betw. B'way & 8th Aves.), 212-245-9849. No cover, no min. WEDS: Danny Wolinsky & friends. MON: The Tim Ouimette Big Bad Extravaganza, 9.
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: Hiram Bullock, $10-$20. THURS: Roomful of Blues, $15-$25. FRI: Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling, $25-$35. SAT: Billy "The Fifth Beatle" Preston, 8 & 10:30.
BLARNEY STAR
43 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & W. B'way), 212-732-2873. FRI: The Joseph Marsh Band, 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: Felix Cabrera, $10. THURS: Bobby Bell, $10. FRI: L'Brian Terry & the Zydeco Travellers, $15. SAT: Holmes Brothers, $20. SUN: Swingin' Sundays w/Hi-Fi Honey, 9, $10. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Rock 'n' roll Tuesday w/Moonshine Messiahs, Hibachi Joe, 9, $5, all ages.