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| 17 Feb 2015 | 01:29

    Cabaret

    The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Hannah's Lava Lounge, 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 5, free [repeats Thurs.].

    Maureen Kelley Stewert returns w/Dick Gallagher on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Comedy

    All-Star Comedy Stand-up feat. Warren Holstein, Russ Meneve, Steve Byrne, Judah Friedlander, Kurt Metzger, Godfrey & Ben Bailey; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & 1 drink min. [repeats Thurs.].

    Black History Month Comedy Festival Hot 97's Miss Jones hosts; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 9:30, $18 & 2 drink min.

    Walli Collins Stand-up w/Billy Burr, Jerry Diner, Nancy Redman, Rob Magnotti, Paul Mercurio; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

    Homo Comicus Not just a clever name! Bob Mongomery hosts gay & lesbian comics incl. Jim David, Becky Donahue, Susan Jeremy, Mark McCombs & Danny McWilliams; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $12 & 2 drink min.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Greg Giraldo, Godfrey, Mitch Fatel & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Thurs. & Sun.].

    Reverend Jen's Anti-Slam Open mic for comedians, sketch comics, musicians & freaks; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 8, $3.

    Tony Roberts & Wil Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 7, $16 & 2 drink min.

    Dance

    Buglisi/Foreman Dance pres. multi-media piece "Frida," inspired by artist & Mexican hero Frida Kahlo; 12 women in "Suspended Women" set to Ravel's "Piano Concerto in G" & world premiere of "The Man in The Black Coat Turns," which incl. short works attempting to exude simplicity; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $32 [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2, Sun. at 7:30].

    Grace Robin Staff pres. the fifth anniversary of the "40Up Project" feat. works & excerpts from Gina Gibney Dance, Zvi Gotheiner & Dancers, Amos Pinhasi, Nina Watt & Janis Brenner performing three 1934 Mary Wigman solos; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 8, $15 [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2].

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/"Viva Verdi," "Variations Sérieuses," & a new Martins ballet; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

    Tap Fusion pres. three tap premieres, "Sheva B'rachot: Seven Blessings" inspired by a Jewish wedding, quintet "Subway Observations" set to a jazz composition & solo work "Still Life with Dancer"?all accompanied by live music; Williamsburg Art Nexus, WAX, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.), 718-599-7997; 8, $15 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3].

    THURSDAY 2/7

    Cabaret

    Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Gender Bender Jamboree Variety show celebrates legends like Calamity Jane & Buffalo Bill feat. trick roping, knife throwing & gun spinning w/live music by Corn Mo & the Hang 'em High Orchestra; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Ridge & Attorney Sts.), 212-420-8877; 8, $15, $10 for folks dressed as clowns or western style [repeats Fri. & Sat. 8 & 11, through 3/2].

    Michael Harrington w/David Epstein on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Lets Get Lost: Amelia Earhart Sings the Blues at Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-841-5410; 9, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].

    Luigi & Arlette Duo perform w/piano upstairs in Italian restaurant's bar; Baldoria, 240 W. 49th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Aves.), 212-582-0460; 9, free w/dinner or drinks [repeats Sat.].

    Comedy

    The Chainsaw Boys Six-piece improv troupe saws through Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222, RSVP 212-501-1728; 8, $8 [through 3/28].

    The Happy Hour Tim Halpern, who isn't funny but is working on it, hosts night of free stand-up that is quite funny?feat. David Leopold, D.C. Benny, Exiene Loftgren, Karith Foster, Laurie Kilmartin, Maureen Langan & Steve Marshall; the Den at Two Boots, 44 Ave A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-6770; 9, free.

    Paul Mercurio Stand-up w/Jim Norton & Eyore stand-in Todd Barry; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 7 & 9, $12 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m.].

    Mellow Yellow All Asian-American theatre co. feat. John Fukuda, Paul H. Juhn, C.S. Lee, Philippe Cu Leong & Andy Pang perform improv at Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-502-0318; 8, $12.

    Mr. Pennygaff & Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Variety Night Open mic night for the strangest of folks feat. jugglers, clowns, acrobats, sideshow marvels & magicians; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Ridge & Attorney Sts.), 212-726-1935; 11, $5.

    The Nasty Show Get down & dirty at Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10, $18 & 2 drink min.

    Judy Tenuta Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 8, $22-$26 & 2 drink min. [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8 & 10:30, Sun. at 7:30].

    Dance

    All That Tango! Angel Gil Orrios & Marga Mitchell's tango musical about a Don Juan whose heartbeat has begun to fade; Thalia Spanish Theater, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, Queens, 718-729-3880; 8, $25, $22 st./s.c. [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat, at 3 & 8, Sun. at 4].

    Buglisi/Foreman Dance pres. world premieres of Donlin Foreman's "Lisa Dee" w/live music by the Cassatt String Quartet & Jacqulyn Buglisi's work set to Faure's "Requiem"?also Foreman's "Mean Ole' World" w/music by the Catfish Corner blues band; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $32 [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2].

    "DTW Around Town Series" pres. Everett Dance Theatre's "Somewhere in the Dream," "a trip through the urban ghetto" feat. a multi-generational/ethnic co.; Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, 450 Grand Concourse (149th St.), Bronx, 718-518-4455; 7, $12, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].

    Grace Robin Staff pres. the fifth anniversary of the "40Up Project" feat. works & excerpts from Heidi Latsky, Kara Tatelbaum, Wallie Wolfgruber, Claire Porter & Pearson/Widrig Dance; the Duke, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 8, $15 [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5].

    A Misguided Energy Proposal Berkeley grads pres. the debut of "2401 Dance Project" representing the practice that comes before the performance feat. new works by Adriane Lee, Anne Robin, Valerie Wendell & Karrie Wood incl. eclectic dance & music; Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St., 11th fl. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 718-643-8121; 9, $12, $10 st. [repeats Fri. at 9, Sat. at 8].

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Balanchine's "Divertimento No. 15," Robbins' "Moves" & Martins' "Morgen"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

    Strike Me Lighting Sally Silvers & Dancers explore the intimate lives of nuns & cyborgs in "Strike Me Lighting," plus duet "Same Doll Same Place" w/Sally Silvers & Keely Garfield; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5829; 8:30, $17 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    Texture/Composite Choreographer Emmanuelle Vo-Dinh pres. a quartet exploring the extremes of pleasure & pain inspired by her observations of neurology patients, set to Zeena Parkins' electric harp score; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-924-0077; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].

    FRIDAY 2/8

    Cabaret

    Veronica Martell performs jazz standards w/her five-piece band; Carnegie Club, 156 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-843-8073; 8 & 10, $15 & 2 drink min.

    Réne Risqué & the Art Lovers Rock 'n' roll cabaret w/the exotic details of Réne's first class life; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; 9, $15 [repeats Sat.].

    THE SWINGIRLS Ladies unite to jump, jive & wail; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Comedy

    Walli Collins Stand-up w/Billy Burr, Jerry Diner, Nancy Redman, Rob Magnotti, Paul Mercurio; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:30 & 10:30, $15-$20 [repeats Sat. at 8, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].

    Tommy Davidson Stand-up; Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 B'way (49th St.), 212-757-4100; 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $35 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 12:30 a.m., Sun. at 9:30].

    Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest! Michael Conley hosts night w/Poppi Kramer, Sidney Myer, Jeffrey Johns, Eddie Sarfaty, Danny McWilliams, Carolyn Montgomery & Julie Reyburn, musical director David Maiocco?plus heavy metal jams by Pink Steel; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Gladys' Comedy Room hosts stand-up w/D.C. Benny, Warren Holstein, Mike Singer, David Reuben & Judah Friedlander; Backroom at Hamburger Harry's, 145 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-832-1762; 8:30, $12 & $5 min., $8 & $5 min. NYPress readers.

    Hopscotch: The New York Sex Comedies Singles comedy w/Wendy R. Williams that reveals & exploits "the games people play when they are getting it on"; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-841-5410; 8, $5 & 2 drink min. [through 4/26].

    Bill McCarty hosts stand-up w/Tony Rock, Karen Bergreen, Mike Birbiglia, Lisa Lampanelli, Ray Ellin, Todd Barry, Paul Mercurio, Sue Costello, Mitch Fatel, Antman, Ross Bennett & Macio; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.

    Jim Norton Stand-up w/Dave Attell, Paula Bel, Rich Vos, D.C. Benny, Russ Meneve, Greg Rogell & Macio; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Nick Dipaolo, Greg Giraldo, Godfrey, Mitch Fatel & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., $10-$12 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. w/7:30 show].

    Louis Ramey Stand-up w/Vic Henley, Andrew Kennedy & Steve White; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Top African-American & Latino Comics NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat.].

    Zero Boy pres. comedy, music & virtual video feat. Master Lee, Karen Sneider, Damaris Webb & Damion DaCosta, plus "World War Zero" a bit about the history of weapons; 10 Spot, 93 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-254-1954; 10 & 12 a.m., $10.

    Dance

    At The Altar of Time The Stephanie Nelson Dance Group pres. "Portrait of a Father," which explores paternity in ten short sections & "At the Altar of Time," shortening a lifetime into the span of a day; live music by the Howard Fishman Quartet; Washington Sq. United Method Church, 135 W. 4th St. (betw. Sullivan & MacDougal Sts.), RSVP 917-741-0543; 8, $15 [repeats Sat.].

    Glimmer Sarah East Johnson directs LAVA in a new work inspired by crop circle-like puzzles, performed by a female cast of six & feat. punk-rock tunes by the Butchies; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (10th Ave.), 212-255-5793; 8, $20, $10 18 & under [repeats Sat. at 4 & 8].

    It's Not You, It's Me Choreographer Alexandra Beller pres. five works incl. quartet "Dangling Fruits of Joy or How to Make Love" based on text from a 1936 love manual & sextet "Or Are You Just Happy to See Me" set to music by Tom Waits; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-7479; 8, $15, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Sat. & Sun.].

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Balanchine pieces "Allegro Brillante" & "Serenade" & Martins' "Morgen"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

    The World The Freeman Repertory Dance Co. pres. modern & traditional dance performed to world music feat. world premieres "Sudan (Land of the Black)" & "While on the Throne," plus U.S. premiere of "Soul of the Hawaiian"; City Center, 130 W. 56th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-946-5348; 7, $20 [repeats Sun. at 3].

    SATURDAY 2/9

    Cabaret

    Cary Hoffman performs Frank Sinatra's "most celebrated 50s classics" w/an 11-piece orchestra; and listen, this guy sounds exactly like Frank; Carnegie Club, 156 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-843-8073; 8 & 10, $30 & 2 drink min.

    Judy Garland Live: Judy Sings Broadway Tommy Femia's "Judy" sings everything in the songbook w/guest Hal Simons as Ann Miller; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.

    The Melody Lingers On Barbara Lea returns w/the Wes McAfee Duo; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Mr. Choade's Upstairs/Downstairs Chester O'Makerel & Fawn host party w/regulars Ronny Dykesman, Ukulele Louie, Pussyhawk & more; the Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-7246; 10, $5.

    Uptown Vaudeville Normally raunchy Trav. S.D. w/the American Vaudeville Theatre pres. a salute to African-American cultural contributions feat. fun for the whole family incl. a mime piece by Scotty Davis, ventriloquist Winnie Blake, clown Lamont Haskins & Rasheed Hinds & trib. to Josephine Baker, Bert Williams, Scott Joplin & Zora Neal Hurston; New York Historical Society, 2 West 77th St. (Central Park West), 212-873-3400 x0; 11 a.m., free w/adm.

    Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts a combo of burlesque, vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15.

    Comedy

    Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Larry Getlen hosts stand-up w/Amanda Melson, Clara Bijl, Ritch Duncan, Josh Comers, Shauna Lane, Kevin Bartini, Ben Morrison, Jen Kirwin, Karey Dornetto, Rena Zager & Allison Castillo; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw), Caroll Gardens, 718-624-8878; 8, $10.

    Tommy Koening hosts variety/stand-up comedy; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 10, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Poole Party Comedy variety show always has regulars Ron Poole & Sidney Myer w/guests Julie Goldman, Eddie Sarfaty, Carrie Reilly, Vidur Kapur & Survivor Mitchell Olsen ; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    William Stephenson hosts stand-up w/Sherrod Small, Steven Scott, Vinnie Brand, Vanessa Hollingshead, Tom Cotter, Gregg Rogell, Modi, Lenny Marcus, Al Ducharme & Kevin Flynn; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $15 & 2 drink min.

    The 10:17 Comedy Night Michael & Bricken host night of sketch comedy w/Craig Baldo, Wendy Spero & Paul Horrocks from the stand-up circuit, Debbie Rabbai, Michael Birch's a cappella karaoke face-off & music by Bayne Gibby; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-932-3767; 10, $5.

    The Unusual Suspects Five-member troupe performs short-form improv at the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 800-883-4147; 8:30 & 10:30; $8.

    Dance

    New York City Ballet Season continues w/family-friendly matinee feat. "Variations Sérieuses" & Balanchine's "Swan Lake"?plus pre-performance talk; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 2, $28-$76.

    New York City Ballet Evening feat. "Romeo & Juliet," Martins' "Zakouski" & Balanchine's "Scotch Symphony" & "Walpurgisnacht"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $28-$76.

    Saturday Night Swing Club Everyone's welcome to "jump jive & wail," jitterbug & lindy-hop to live music from 30s, 40s & 50s?plus light refreshments served; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl. (92nd St.), 212-415-5552; 7, $15.

    SUNDAY 2/10

    Cabaret

    Charlie Brandon Olson pres. DJs, go-go boys & live acts; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 10, free.

    Galt MacDermot The composer of Hair performs w/his New Pulse Jazz Band; Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200; 7:30, $20 [repeats Mon.].

    Places, Please!-The Songs of Francesca Blumenthal Marnie Baumer, Michael Marotta, Jaymie Meyer & Diane Templeton w/Wes McAfee on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min.

    Comedy

    Sherry Davy Stand-up w/Greg Rogell, Peter Fogel & Greg Vaccarello; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9, $7 & 2 drink min. [repeats Mon. & Tues.].

    Gotham All-Stars Weekend headliners stick around another day just to entertain you!; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Rebel Without a Pause Reno is a fast thinker & talker about recent events that shook her & the world; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 5:30, $15.

    Dance

    Common Kenta Nagai & Boaz Barkan pres. music & dance based on their every day interactions w/'common' passers-by on the street; Cave Gallery, 58 Grand St., Williamsburg, 718-388-6780; 5, contrib.

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/Robbins' Afternoon of a Faun" & "A Suite of Dances," Martins' "Ash" & Balanchine's "Scotch Symphony"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 3, $28-$76.

    MONDAY 2/11

    Cabaret

    Judy & Liza Live! Tommy Femia's "Judy" & Christine Pedi's "Liza" perform together just like back in the good ole' days; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 7, $20 & 2 drink min.

    The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita impress w/retro hits via synthesizer; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 10, $10 min.

    The Right to Love Richard Malavet w/Ross Paterson on piano; Judy's Chelsea, 169 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-5410; 8:30, $10 min [repeats Tues.].

    Comedy

    Blue Tony Woods hosts comedy feat. Tracy Morgan, Warren Holstein, Dean Edwards, Dov Davidoff & Rondelle; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 10, $8 & 1 drink min.

    Eating It: Comedy With No Standards Patrick Borelli hosts mostly stand-up w/Demetri Martin, Fred Armisen, D.C. Benny, Marta Ravin, Dov Davidoff, Jen Kirwin, Mike Bochetti & Rusty Ward. Arrive early to get seats for what's becoming a comedy cult favorite; Luna Lounge, 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323; 8, $7 incl. free drink.

    Just Back from Guatemala (Broke Again) Moxie Films & Stupida Boyz (John Carlino, Eric Robinson & Kelley Rae O'Donnell) pres. adult variety show feat. live acts, "3 Min. Bingo," "culturally observant sketches" & beer; La Tea Theater, CSV Cultural Arts Center, 107 Suffolk St., 2nd fl. (Rivington St.), 212-206-1515; 8, $14 [through 3/1].

    The Monday Show Stand-up & sketch comedy feat. Deidre Sullivan, Kate's Chink-O-Rama & the music of Fragile Male Ego; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.

    Colin Quinn Stand-up w/Greg Giraldo, Godfrey, Greer Barnes & Jim Norton; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Tues.].

    Rich Ramirez Stand-up w/Rob Magnotti, Pete Correale, Nancy Redman, Greg Vaccarello & Greg Rogell; Dangerfield's, 1118 1st Ave. (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-593-1650; 8:45, $12.50 [repeats Tues.].

    Dance

    Batsheva Dance Co. Works & Process at the Guggenheim pres. excerpts from the Israeli company's works incl. "Naharin's Virus"; Guggenheim Museum, Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 5th Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3587; call for time, $18, $12 st./s.c. [repeats Tues.].

    Buon Natale, Bruno Gary Austin directs Terianne Falcone in works in progress from a solo show about individuals living in the same apartment bldg.; Pantheon Theatre, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th), RSVP 212-875-1857; 7, $10 contrib.

    TUESDAY 2/12

    Cabaret

    Peter Cincotti The 18-year-old Columbia freshman, who's also a very cool guy, wows as he leads a four-piece jazz quartet w/himself on piano; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-419-9331; 9, $50 & $15 min.

    Starstruck Lee Byar becomes a Hollywood legend, looking & singing like Carol Channing, Judy, Liza & Marilyn; Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery (betw. 4th & Great Jones Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, free.

    Comedy

    Half-Price College Night College IDs get you a sweet deal of cheap beer & stand-up feat. Warren Holstein, Russ Meneve, Steve Byrne, Judah Friedlander, Big Jay, Godfrey & Ben Bailey; Boston Comedy Club, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-1000; 9:30, $8 & 1 drink min.

    Dance

    New York City Ballet Season cont. w/a Balanchine & Tchaikovsky program feat. "Swan Lake," "Serenade" & "Theme and Variations"; Lincoln Center's Fountain Plaza, B'way (63rd St.), 212-870-5570; 7:30, $28-$76.

    Theater

    IN PREVIEWS/OPENINGS

    Circumference of a Squirrel Paul Sparks' solo performance examines his downward-spiraling life; Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 877-737-3285; Tues. at 8, $20-$35 [opens 2/19, through 3/17].

    Fool For Love Revival of Sam Shepard's humorous tale of love & a seedy motel room; 29th St. Rep, 212 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Weds.-Sat., Mon. & Tues. at 8, $35 [opens 2/14, through 3/30].

    Golden Ladder Woman learns the truth about her parents' different religious backgrounds, then explores her own; Players Theater, 115 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. & Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $50-$55 [opens Tues].

    The Matchmaker Like Nerve.com but set in rural Ireland ca. 1950s; Irish Repertory Theater, 132 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-727-2737; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7, mats. Weds. at 2, Sat. & Sun. at 3, $35-$45 [opens Sun., through 3/31].

    The Parker Family Circus What happens to a family when their challenged son shows signs of maturity?; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $19 [opens 2/13, through 3/2].

    To You, the Birdie! Translation of Racine's Phèdre, which thrusts private moments into public, w/lately dormant Frances McDormand; St. Ann's Warehouse, 38 Water St. (Dock St.), Dumbo, 212-966-3651; Fri. & Sat. at 8, mat. Sat. at 3, $25-$30 [opens 2/14, through 3/9].

    JUST OPENED

    2 for 1 Three ex-circus clowns get it on at Chashama, 111 W. 42nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-631-5819; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $12 [through 2/10].

    Belly Up Satire of NY nightlife, directed by James Busby; Sanford Meisner Theater, 164 11th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-592-3480; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $20 [through 2/23].

    Berkoff Is Back Steven Berkoff performs three monologues incl. The Tell-Tale Heart by Poe; 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $35-$45 [through 3/10].

    The Castle Kafka's novel brought to stage about a man who fights bureaucracy; Manhattan Ensemble Theater, 55 Mercer St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-239-6200; Weds. & Tues. at 7, Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $40 [through 2/17].

    Circus Amok Traveling circus?acrobatics, juggling, death-defying tactics?for the whole family; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), 212-486-7432; Sat. at 2, $10, $7 kids 14 & under [through 3/2].

    Cocaine Dreams One man's battle w/drugs, Sigmund Freud & a woman; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 5, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 3/3].

    The Cock Machine The meaning of love is challenged after a penis-enlarging machine is invented?but is it better than horny goat weed?; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), RSVP 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 2/17].

    The Cure at Troy Modern version of Sophocles' ancient Greek tragedy, "Philoctetes"; Blue Heron Arts Center, 123 E. 24th St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-979-5000 x18; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $19 [through 2/24].

    Dead Tech Adaptation of Ibsen's The Master Builder, story about broken relationships; Puritan Iron Foundry, 56 Water St. (betw. Washington & Jay Sts.), Dumbo, 212-647-0202; Weds.-Mon. at 8, $15-$18 [through 2/23].

    Erotic Adventures in Venice Parody about corrupt Italian politics of the early 90s, known as Tangentopoli; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, mat. Sun. at 2:30, $15 [through 2/24].

    Finder's Fee Production about the joys of finding a place to live in NYC; the Rattlestick Theater, 224 Waverly Pl. (betw. 11th & Perry Sts.), 212-627-2556; Weds.-Fri. & Mon. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10, Sun. at 7, $35 [through 3/3].

    The Gates of Hell Set during WWII, story examines psychiatry treatment of American pilots w/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $10 [through 2/24].

    Hobson's Choice English merchant struggles w/strong-willed daughter who takes life into her own hands; Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sun. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45 [through 2/10].

    The House of Mirth/Heart of Fools An original adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel; Bank St. Theater, 155 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-592-3973; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 2/10].

    I, Unseen looks at the lives of women in Afghanistan lunder the Taliban regime; Jan Hus Playhouse, 351 E. 74th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-560-2241; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7, $15 [through 2/24].

    In the Boom Boom Room Part of the "No Live Girls!" festival, production reenacts 1970s go-go club & examines the life of dancer named Chrissy; Show World, 671 8th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-586-RUBY; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $18 [through 2/16].

    Joker of the Day One-act comedy about daily stresses & drama of workers in the financial district; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Sat. at 8, $15 [through 3/2].

    Just Back from Guatemala (Broke Again) Comedy troupe performs variety show incl. bingo, short films, musical groups & more; LAETA Theater, 107 Suffolk St. (Rivington St.), 212-206-1515; Mon. at 8, $14 [through 2/25].

    La Lupe: My Life, My Destiny Celebration of a great Hispanic lady, starring Doreen Montalvo; Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, 304 W. 47th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 6:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $40.

    Love & Sex Eight monologues by New Yorkers addressing joys & consequences of dirty livin'; the Barrio, 99 Stanton St. (betw. Orchard & Ludlow Sts.), 212-887-0951; Sun. at 8, $10 [through 3/3].

    Love, Marriage, Fidelity: An Evening of Chekhov One-Acts On the High Road, The Chorus Girl & The Bear; Creative Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 2/16].

    A Love Story Night of "comical theatrics, circus silliness, musical mayhem & burning hot romance"; Present Company Theatorium, 198 Stanton St. (betw. Attorney & Ridge Sts.), [212-420-8877; ](mailto:info@planetbanana.com;)Weds. at 8, Sun. at 8 & 10, $10 incl. free drink [through 2/27].

    Magic Place in a New Time Play about shy school teacher who tries to re-invent herself by moving to a big city; 45th St. Theater, 354 W. 45th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-582-0241; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2:30 & 7:30, $15 [through 2/10].

    My Red Bush & Other Stories Michele Carlo's vignettes inspired by a schoolyard photo; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Thurs. at 10:30, $7 [repeats 2/7].

    Naked Son Debut of Christopher McElroen's version of Richard Wright's novel, set in Chicago during 1930s, about an African-American man's struggles w/racism; Harlem School of the Arts, 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (141st St.), 212-539-8828; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 2/24].

    The Norman Conquests Two productions from Sir Alan Ayckbourn's trilogy of plays, Table Manners & Living Together; Pantheon Theater, 303 W. 42nd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-352-4413; call for times, $15, $13 adv. [through 2/24].

    Peter and Wendy Mabou Mines Theater Company's rendition of J.M. Barrie's classic performed by Karen Kandel & seven puppeteers; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; Thurs.-Sat. 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $10-$30 [through 2/24].

    The Phantom Lady Victimizing nature of chivalry is challenged when love takes center stage; Theater 80, 80 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun at 2, $28-$35, $10 st./s.c. rush [through 2/17].

    Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Controversial production combining dance, theater, music & performance art addresses racial issues; Baha in Center Theater, 53 E. 11th St. (betw. B'way & University Pl.), 212-802-9350; Thurs. & Fri. at 8, Sun. at 5, $20 [through 2/24].

    Rosa George Emilio Sanchez's solo interpretation of peoples' reactions to Sept. 11; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15 [through 2/23].

    Sexaholix...a love story John Leguizamo returns (if he ever went away) w/humorous one-man exploration of marriage, sex & all-purpose dirt in the Latin family, incl. primer "Latinos for Dummies: From Montezuma to Me"; Royale Theater, 242 W. 45th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15-$70 [through 2/10].

    Sixty-Nine: A Time Square Revue Nine skits incl. pieces by Urinetown's Greg Kotis, as part of the "No Live Girls!" festival; Show World, 671 8th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.,), 212-586-RUBY; Thurs.-Sun. at 8, $15 [through 2/24].

    Sorrows & Rejoicings Post-apartheid Africa, two women, one black, one white meet at funeral for man they both loved, newest work by Athol Fugard, author of My Children! My Africa!; Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.), 212-246-4422; Weds. at 7, Thurs-Sat. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $35-$50 [through 2/24].

    Sound of the Sun Performance art without spoken language looks into the mind of a child; La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, Sun. at 5:30, $15 [through 2/10].

    The Spirit Factor Peggie Pettitt takes on multiple characters to learn about her black heritage; P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave. (9th St.), 212-477-5288; Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30, $17 [through 2/24].

    Syndrome A look into the head of a man w/Tourette's (played by a man who has Tourette's) who's contemplating meeting his parents for dinner; Greenwich St. Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (betw. Charlton & Vandam Sts.), 212-255-3940; Weds.-Sat. at 8, $15 [through 2/9].

    Theatresports™ Mix of improv, acting & competitive sports complete w/audience participation; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-642-8202; Sun. at 7, $5 [through 6/1].

    Wallflower Emerging playwright Elizabeth Anderson takes us back to the days of high school dances, girl awkwardness & boy dateless-ness; Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri.-Sun. at 7:30, $15 [through 2/17].

    What Is It to Be Dead (Philosophical Scenes) Four-character drama about two brother-sister relationships, one modern, one from late 19th-century Russia; Castillo Theater, 500 Greenwich St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 212-941-1234; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $25-$40 [through 2/24].

    The Winter's Tale Safe Haven does Shakespeare; Beekman Theater, 314 W. 54th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-592-3168; Sat. at 7:30, mat. Sun. at 2, call for price [through 2/24].

    The Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret Neo-classical farce rife w/jealous lovers, lusty servants, controlling husbands & the requisite misunderstandings; Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-0265; Weds.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 contrib. [through 2/24].

    Yi Sang Counts to Thirteen Love story about men named Red & Blue who fall for woman named Green, written by Sung Rno?the Korean Kafka; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 10:30, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 2/9].