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ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Mike Roi, Mark Elliot Miranda, Jenny Arnev, Steal Embrace, Kyle Blackman. THURS: Turkeyswamp, Whitedavegage, Ghost Car Conductor, Strangers on a Train, Mo'Matching Drapes, Adam Wadew. FRI: Crave, Eurea, The Habit, Crimson, Seeing Voices, The Bunyon Burners. SAT: Mette Kirkegaard, London Underground, River City Revel's, Vic Firecracker, Spredhause, West, King Pickle. TUES: Dogfish, Freestyle, Nooner, Cinema Star, Project Sound.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com No Cover. WEDS: The Sprinkle Genies, Kill Henry Sugar, Aztec Trip, Kristen Boyce, Dancing Davids, 7. THURS: Rear View, Mosaic, Jet Combo, Earth Eats Dogz, Dollhouse, This Island Earth, 7. FRI: Hatch, Andrew Vladeck, Tom Kitt, The Breakups, 8. SAT: From The Desk of Sally, Antigone Rising, Iridesense, Jayne Jensen, 10 Heads High, 8. TUES: Geisha, Lick, Erik Lieblein, 8.
B3
33 Ave. B (3rd St.), 212-614-9755. FRI: DJ Allesseo's "Affair Party," 9. SUN: Chris Bergson Tio, 7-10. MON & TUES: Open mic.
BABY JUPITER
170 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 212-982-BABY. most shows free. THURS: Grim Little Donkey, UV Ray, DJ UV Unite, DJ Somatic, DJ Agi & guests, 11. MON: Silleth Fair feat. Emmy Gay, Shecky Beagleman, Penny Arcade & weekly guests, 8, $1.
BERLIN
Niagara Basement, 139 1/2 E. 7th St. (Ave. A), 212-420-9517. WEDS: Love Life, Adoration & DJs Justin & Max, 10.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: The Studio Presents, $7. THURS: Oz, Swamp Sytche, The Josh Dodes Band, Lis Harvey, Eyan. FRI: Dan Cazio & The NY Bluebook, Evan Kremin, Den of Thieves, Alan Bennett, Sam Shaber, Joe Brack, $7. SAT: Days of Wild, Orion's Belt, Cynthia Catania. TUES: Rain Already, Jet Orange, Lisa Hogan.
B.M.W. BAR
199 7th Ave. (betw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-229-1807. No cover. WEDS: Beowulf & Bobby Curious, 6. THURS: Greg Aulden. FRI: Maria. SAT: Greg Parr, Rick Johnson, 6.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. THURS: Chris Spedding, Patty Murray Band, $15. FRI: Buster Poindexter & His Spanish Rocketship Band, 8 & 10:30, $20. SAT: Greg Trooper, Cliff Eberhardt, $17.50.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. THURS: Vic Thrill, Amoeba Technology, 9, $12.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: Driver X, Mannix, Stephan Smith, Morgan Taylor's Rock Group, 8, $8. THURS: Raw Deluxe, Unspun, Circus Guy, 8, $8. FRI: World/Inferno Friendship Society, The Sound of Urchin, The Tarts, The Banned, 9, $8. SAT: Tarquin Records holiday extravaganza w/The Zambonis, Ben Kweller, Adam Elk, The Happiest Guys in The World & special guests, $8. TUES: Thunderbolt, Tryst, Farquhar, Megan Reilly, 8, $7
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: Supercilious, Skinny Ruth, Leslie Nuss, Billy Populus, Desdemona Finch, 7. THURS: Chanukah fundraiser w/Brenda Bordofsky, Steve Dalachinsky, Rob Fitterman, Joanna Fuhrman, Nada Gordon, Adeena Karasick, Elinor Nauen, Kim Rosenfield, Danny Shot, Herschel Silverman, Jessica Stein, Karen Weiser, Ian Wilder, 8, $5. FRI: Trifecta Records showcase, 9; American Flyer, Danny Fastfingers, 7. SAT: DJ Gary Fury's "Psychedelic Party," 12 a.m.; Kimberly Werst, Esme Montgomery, Robert Hogan, Sandi Smyth & Misery Loves, Gil Coggins, 5. SUN: TBA. MON: TBA. TUES: In a Mellow Mood, Junia Vent, Judy Sandra, Jack Grace Band w/Merilee, Al Lazano, Dan Kean, 7.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Engine Orange, USA Wasted, Paxton, Peelander Z, OneplusOne, 7, $6. THURS: Doug Wimbish, Will Calhoun, Corey Glover, Headfake, 8, $10. FRI: Versperteen, 8, $9. SAT: The Incorrigibles, James Chance & The Sardonic Sinfonics, Rudy, The Immortal Jones w/Jerry Agony, Redever, Joy Ryders Rhythm Club, Lucid A, 8, $9. TUES: Ecsimismada, My Situation, Social Hero, Eye Color Orange, 8, $6.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: Dan Blakeslee, American Dinasaur, Tristan Kromer w/Pete Hermar, Ari David, $5. THURS: Drazy Hoops, Alex Sneiderman, Jeff Wave, The Sharp Things, John Dunbar, 7, $5. FRI: John Lardiari, Speeddial, 9, $7. SAT: The Electric Poet, Sandra Bazarelli, 8, $7. TUES: Carl Faucher, Will Hawkins, Jeff & Vida, 8, $5.
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924, www.nytrash.com/continental FRI: Anthemic Pop Wonder, 10.
COOLER
416 W. 14th St. (9th Ave.), 212-645-5189. Mon. shows are free. THURS: Simon & The Bar Sinisters (CD release). FRI: Death & Dying, Orthrelm & guests. SAT: Jammyland Xmas party w/Skavoovie & The Epitones, Rocksteady 7, The Bluebeats.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. THURS: Sh-K-Boom, 11:30, $20. FRI: The Dirty Music Project, Theo Eastwind, 10. SAT: Type II, Harvey Swartz & Eye contact, 8:30.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. All shows under $10. WEDS: Röck Cändy Glitter Xmas Party w/Curtis Suburban (ex-D Generation), Downtowns, Mirror People, Sylvain Sylvain (ex-New York Dolls), 8:30, $5 or free w/big hair. FRI: GreenDoorNYC: punk rock 'n' roll w/Jessie Malin, Howie Pryo & Meow; 11, $7-$10.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Krakow, Grey Scale, Stuck on Earth, Jet Set, Crash Comet, Bing, $7. THURS: y 50, Kobi, Liquid Carousel, Jamie Dane Band, Dough, $7. FRI: 33hz, Liquidfyed, Faux Monks, Blunt Force, Retro Liner, $9. SAT: Stop Irrational Logic, Jim, Persun, 2 Brothers & a White Guy, Red Vianna, Dead End Kidz, $9. TUES: South Catherine St. Jug Band, Jim, Persun, 2 Brothers & a White Guy, Red Vianna, Dead End Kidz, $9.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. WEDS: Stella, 10, $10; Kiki & Herb in "Jesus Wept," 6:30, $15. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18. FRI: Mike Viola, Jed Parish, 10, $15; Kiki & Herb in "Jesus Wept," 6:30, $15. SAT: Sam Harris, 7 & 9:30; $15; Kiki & Herb in "Jesus Wept," 6:30, $15. TUES: 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. THURS: Open mic w/Mari Lowery. FRI: The Halley DeVestern Band & Producto. SAT: Pachyderm Party. MON: Dirty Needles & open mic.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. WEDS: WSOU pres. Clutch, Corrosion of Conformity, Flybanger & 60 Watt Shaman, 8, $18, $16.50 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: Earl Pickens & The Black Mountain Marauders. FRI: Jack Grace. SAT: Dan Melchoir's Broke Review.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Cosmic American Derilicts, David's Foote, Union Spirit, Punching the Mercury, 8, $7. THURS: Engine Orange, Next Tribe, Augustus Moon, Ari Hest, Joe Driscoll, 8, $7. FRI: Izabella, Map Factory, My World, Lizards, Chi, 8, $8. SAT: Cee Knowledge & The Cosmic Funk Orchestra (feat. Doodlebug), Wax Poetic, Isko Suno, 9, $10.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Dayna Kurtz, Songs From a Random House, Joanna Erdos, Lee Feldman, Anabell Chvostek, 7. THURS: Pamela Miller, Nora Jones, Peter Malick, Daniel Harnett, Anabell Chvostek, 7. FRI: Matthew Turk, Stonboat, 10; Indigrrl in the Round w/Erica Smith, Carla Manzur, Amy Speace, Ann Donuhue, Liz Harvey & Pamela Sue Mann, 7. SAT: DB Leonard, Jim Allen, Meg Hutchinson, 7.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows at 9 unless specified, no cover. WEDS: Family Album, Industrial Teepee, Matt Rocker. THURS: John Washburn, Blennies. FRI: Stella Star, Sabado Domingo. SAT: Ms. Universe, 10.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: Richards Lloyd, Courtney Lee Adams Jr., 9. THURS: The Demolition String Band, Robert Burke Warren, 9. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: The Angstones, Yid-Core. SUN: Thomas James. TUES: The Supertones.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.) Hoboken, 201-798-0406. WEDS: Ours, French Kicks, Cecilia, 9, $6. THURS: TBA. FRI: Simi, Kidney Thieves, Every Damn Day, 10, $6. SAT: Granian & special guests, 10, $8.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com WEDS: Tom Conklin's Lush Life, 8. THURS: Gloss's Charlie Angels extravaganza w/DJs BK Brewster & Lily of the Valley, 11, $7. FRI: Frisky Fridays w/Sara Valentine & guests, 8. SAT: All hiphop w/DJ Darryl Raymond, 9. TUES: "We Rise," party guest DJs & vocalists, 8.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: Hot Snakes, Rye Coalition, The Strokes, 8:30, $10, 18 & over. THURS: Topaz, The Squad, Kudu, Ekene, 7:30, $10. FRI: Absinthee, Etro Anime, Diva Machina, Valsalva, The Blue Umbrella, 7:30, $8. SAT: Quick Kill Formula, Buddha Brains, Mother's Favorite Child, 8:30, $7. TUES: Bebo, 7:30, $8. TUES: Jonah Smith, Iridesense, Bebo, 7:30, $7.
O'CONNOR'S BAR
39 5th Ave. (betw. Dean & Bergen Sts.), Park Slope, 718-783-9721. WEDS: Spike "86" Priggen & band w/guests.
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: Bee & Flower: Songs & Experiments, 9. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10:30. FRI: Big Lazy, 10. SUN: Xmas party w/Moisturizer, 10. TUES: The Naysayer, George Koelle, 9.
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.
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. WEDS: Bruce Smith, Kings in Disguise. THURS: The Jimmy Nations Combo. FRI: Phil Hummer & The Buzzards. SAT: Lucky 7. MON: Ray Shinnery. TUES: Bill Sims Jr.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. WEDS: Rick Shapiro, God & friends Yuletide variety show (Toys For Tots benefit), 8. THURS: Danny Zanker, Brian Piltin, Bionic Finger, Jonathan Berger, Grey Revell, Dave's Place, 7:30. FRI: Kwannakuhmass celebration w/Bubble, Lach & the Secrets, John S. Hall, Fragile Male Ego, 8. SAT: The Christmas Tree Guy, The Cucumbers, Paul Page, Ruth Gerson, Dan Zweben, Rob Ryan, Betsy Thomson, 7:30. TUES: Spencer, Anthony Salerno, Adam Green, Akida, Kimya, Karla Mazur, 8:30.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-777-7745. WEDS: Everton Blender, Alpheos, Richie Spice, 9:30, $18, all ages. FRI: Milo Z, My Brother's Dream, 9:30, $12.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600. Most show 18 & over. THURS: Fighting Gravity, Conehead Buddha, Mosaic, 8:30, $10. FRI: The Cannabis Cup All Star Band, 8, $12, $10 adv. SAT: Seeking Homer, Bloo, Fat Apple, 8:30, $10. TUES: Lake Trout, Brothers Past, 9, $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: Jimmy Greene Quartet, 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: Vic Juris Trio, $20. THURS: Jimmy Bosch & "Salsa-Dura," $20. FRI & SAT: Freddie Hubbard w/The New Jazz Composers' Octet, $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: Christmas w/Cyrus Chestnut Trio & friends, $20-$30. SUN: Jazz Brunch w/Mac Gollenhon's Smokin' Section, 12-4, $18.50 incl. brunch, show & 1 drink. MON: Christmas w/Sholo Amano & The Norman Simmons Trio's tribute to Anli Sugano, $10-$15. TUES: David Sanborn, $30-$55.
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 Mac Tribble, 9:30, free. THURS: Ron Long, 9:30, $5. FRI: Jason Murden, 9:30 & 11:45, $10. SAT: Cheryl Pepsi Riley, 9:30 & 11:45, $12. SUN: Byron Moore, 9:30, free. MON: Brazilian Night w/Brazooca Band, 9:30, $10. TUES: Classic Funk night w/Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsi Riley & Mike Davis, 9:30, $7.
CORNELIA ST. CAFE
29 Cornelia St. (6th Ave.), 212-989-9318, www.corneliastcafe.com WEDS: Deidre Rodman Quintet, 9. THURS: Maryann McSweeney Quintet, 9. FRI: The Katanga Patrol. SAT: Wolfgang Schalk Quartet.
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: Dance party & food drive feat. three rooms of music, 9, $10. THURS: Andromeda, Observing Paul, Mat Treiber, Remy LaRouge, 8, $5. FRI: Iration Squad, Michelangelo, Sex with Famous People, 8, $10. SAT: Albion Batcave & Interface, 9:30, $10-$15. TUES: Humble Beginings, Blind Luck, Highstrung, Sleep Station, Skywave, 7, $10.
55 BAR
55 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-929-9883, www.barcrawler.com WEDS: Mike Stern. THURS: Wayne Kranyz. FRI: The Healers, Mackey Abernathy. SAT: KJ Denhert, George Papageorge. SUN: Sweet Georgia Brown's Christmas Eve.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. WEDS-SUN: World Saxophone Quartet, $25. MON: Les Paul Quartet. TUES: Steps Ahead, $25.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: Reggae Night, 11. SAT: Sam Harris, 7 & 9:30, $25. SUN: Love Bazaar, 11.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1. THURS: Will Sellenraad Trio, 9. FRI: Bern Nix Trio, 11; Vin Scialla Group, 8. SAT: Bern Nix Trio, 11; Rob Garcia Quartet, 8; David Ullman Trio, 2:30-5:30. SUN: Wildlife 3000, 8-11; Tsuyoshi Niwa Trio, 4-7. MON: Art Lillard Trio, 9-12. TUES: Don Carter Trio, 9-12.
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: Over the Rhine, Jess Klein, Micah Green, 7 & 10, $14. SAT: DJ Shakey, DJ $mall ¢hange, DJ Ulysses, 8:30, $12. SUN: Jazz brunch, 11-3, free. TUES: Open mic, 4:30, $5, include. one drink.
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 See also "Theater." THURS: The Latin Jazz Jam w/Syotos Band, 10:30, $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.
SMOKE
2751 B'way (betw. 105th & 106th Sts.), 212-864-6662. SUN: The Latin Jazz Jam w/Syotos Band, 9-1 a.m., free, $10 min.
SUPPER CLUB
240 W. 47th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-921-1940. All shows $25, $20 after 11. FRI: "Tropicana Fever," w/Son Sublime, 12:45 a.m.; This Joint is Jumpin, 9:30, 10:30, 11:45; The Supper Club 16-Piece Big Band, 8. SAT: "Tropicana Fever," 12:45 a.m.; This Joint is Jumpin, 9:30, 10:30, 11:45; The Supper Club 16-Piece Big Band, 8.
TEDDY'S BAR & GRILL
96 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787. No cover. THURS & FRI: DJ Culture. SAT: Kahlua martini party, 9-12 a.m.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: Benefit for the amputees of Sierra Leone: Healing Hands Percussion Circle w/Vernon Reid, 8, $25. THURS: The Scarlet, 12 a.m., $4; Letter 27, 10; Elliott Sharp, David Krakauer, Rea Mochiach, 8, $12. FRI: Steven Bernstein Millennial Territory Orchestra, 12 a.m., $7; Gary Lucas' Gods & Monsters (CD release), 10, $10; Marty Ehrlich's Travelers Tales, 8, $10. SAT: Ori Kaplan Quartet, 12 a.m., $4; Andy Statman, 8, $12; Uri Caine, 10. TUES: Chanukah Festival w/Danny Zamir's Satlah, 10, $7.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. No cover, no min. FRI: Hi-Fi Honey, 10. SAT: Phil Hummer & The Buzzards, 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: Cedar Walton Trio. TUES: Dr. Michael White's Original Liberty Jazz Band.
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: Richard Bona Quintet. THURS: Juan Carlos Formell. FRI: African Express w/Leo Traveresa. SAT: Marianne Ebert Group. SUN: Cidinho Teixeira & friends. TUES: Jerry Gordon Trio.
Blues/World/Other
ALICE TULLY HALL
Lincoln Center, 1941 B'way (65th St.), 212-875-6500. WEDS: George Winston.
B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-269-4849, www.bbkingblues.com FRI & SAT: Ronnie Spector's Xmas party, 8 & 10:30, $25-$35. SUN: The Joanna Connor Band, 8 & 10:30, $15-$25.
BAM CAFE
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Bklyn., 718-636-4139, www.bam.org No cover, $10 food/drink min. THURS: Patrick Grant Group (CD release), 9. FRI: Next Legacy Orchestra, 9. SAT: African dance party w/Francis M'bappe's FM Tribe, 9.
BEACON THEATER
2124 B'way (74th St.), 212-496-7070. 212-307-7171 for tkts. WEDS: Joe Jackson, 8, $30-$65. SAT: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 8, $30-$50.
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: Paul Whistler & The Wheels, $7. THURS: Bobby Kyle, $10. FRI: Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice, $15. SAT: Jon Paris, $10. SUN: Swingin' Sundays, $10. MON: Open Blues Jam. TUES: Black Christmas w/Mister Monster, C-Possibles, The Secret Cervix, $5.
GROOVE
125 MacDougal St. (W. 3rd St.), 212-254-9393. SUN: Joy Ryder & the NY Rhythm All-Stars hosts blues talent contest for instrumentalists & vocalists, 6:30, free.
INTERNET CAFE
82 E. 3rd St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-614-0747. SAT: Satlah, 10 & 11:30, $6.
NEW MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
583 B'way (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-219-1222. Performances 6-9, no cover. SAT: DJ Olive, The Audio Janitor, Marina Rosenfeld, Chris Sattinger.
THE SAINT
105 Stanton St. (Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 646-654-1293. WEDS: Woman in jazz feat. Dawn Marie Sardinas & Junia Vent, 8. SAT: Live Latin music, 11, $5. TUES: Rumba, 9:30, $4.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com Doors open earlier than showtimes listed. FRI: Groove, 11 & 1 a.m.; Island Heat Fridays w/Baba Olatunji, 8 & 10, $20, $18 adv. SAT: Karnival!, 2 a.m., $10; Ogans, 8, 10 & 12 a.m., $20, free before 8. MON: Grupo Carive w/Yomo Toro y La Loroncita.
TAGINE DINING GALLERY
537 9th Ave. (40th St.), 212-564-7292. WEDS: The Daniel Jodocy Jazz Trio. THURS: Kasbah night w/DJ Deva. FRI: Mahjoon Sentir w/Meg Montgomery. TUES: World music jam.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. WEDS: Bobby Radcliff, 10; Robert Ross, 7. THURS: Michael Hill's Blues Mob, 10; Irving Louis Lattin, 7. FRI: Michael Powers & Powder Keg, 10; Bobby Radcliff, 7. SAT: Ge Ge Bee, 10; Johnny Allen, 7. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pioneers, 10; Ray Schinnery, 7. MON: George Bragg, 10; Michael Powers, 7. TUES: Terra Blues Special, 10; Ray Schinnery, 7.
TOWN HALL
123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824. WEDS: Musica Sacra Chorus & Orchestra pres. Handel's Messiah, 8, $20-$85. SAT: Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" broadcast, 5:45, $35-$40. SUN: David Broza, $30-$40.