City - Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:15 - 0 Comments
City Calendar: Dirty Projectors, Sonic Youth, Miss G Train, NYC Horror, Tim Burton, & More
THURSDAY
- Dirty Projectors @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Exploding Brooklyn rock band are playing at the Williamsburg Music Hall for the weekend. Oh yes, there will be hipster. - Miss G Train Pageant @ City Reliquary Museum (Brooklyn) — 7 p.m.
Kaela profiled the Miss G Train competition a few weeks ago, and now the pageant is finally ending. You’ll probably never take the G train in your life, so carpe diem. - NYC Horror Film Festival @ TriBeCa Cinema — through Sunday
Yesterday, we suggested that you go wet your pants and watch at least one of these horror films at TriBeCa Cinema. Just don’t hold us responsible if this actually happens. - Unlimited 88-cent Shot Night @ Doghouse Saloon — 8 – 11 p.m.
Yep, unlimited shots for 88 cents at a bar called Doghouse (sign up for deal online first). What state school do we go to again?
FRIDAY
City - Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:30 - 0 Comments
City Calendar: Other Israel, Queens Int’l, Cool Kids, Will.I.Am, Billy Corgan, Metallica & More
THURSDAY
- Other Israel Film Festival @ Various theaters (Manhattan) — Through next Thursday
There’s several film festivals beginning this weekend, but this one seems the most compelling. Other Israel dedicates itself to screening films about Arab Israeli culture (the “Other Israel”). The festival lasts an entire week. Don’t miss out or you might become uncultured. - Queens International Film Festival @ Various theaters (Queens) — through Sunday
This festival screens films from around the globe, specifically those that relate to a particular community in New York. Apparently, there are some foreigners in this city. - 33rd Annual Margaret Mead Film and Video Festival @ Natural History Museum — through Sunday
Ah, I always wondered what “the longest-running, premiere showcase for international documentaries in the United States” was! - Andre Agassi Book Signing @ Barnes and Noble 5th Ave., Midtown — 12:30 p.m.
The sports nerd in me is geeking out over seeing tennis legend Andre Agassi promote his new autobiography, in which he admits to drug use and other debauchery. Tennis is cool, too. - Madewell Denim After Dark Party @ 486 Broadway, SoHo — 7 – 9 p.m.
A “Denim Party” with dancing, celebrity appearances, and a 20% sale on all jeans. This is a tween’s wet dream.
FRIDAY
- Goodie Mob + Slick Rick @ B.B. King’s — 11:30 p.m.
Goodie Mob is an older hip-hop/funk group (including Cee-Lo from Gnarls Barkley) reuniting for the older hip-hop/funk fans. That, of course, includes you. - Continue…
City - Thursday, November 5, 2009 9:00 - 0 Comments
City Calendar: Yankee Parade, NY Comedy Festival, Entertainment Networking, Bar-athon, & More
Disclaimer: we admit that this week’s City Calendar post is lacking in actually worthwhile events. Don’t blame us, blame New York or your own high expectations.
THURSDAY
- New York Comedy Festival @ Various Locations — Wed. – Sun.
The Festival (sponsored by Comedy Central) actually began yesterday, but the remaining schedule has just about every stand-up comedian you can think of. No joke (get it?). - Guy Fawkes Day Party @ Bell House (Brooklyn) — 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
“Remember, remember, the 5th of November” is a quote that everyone seems to know from that film V for Vendetta, but it also serves a perfect excuse to party in Brooklyn. - Islands @ Bowery Ballroom — 8 p.m.
I’ve been recommended Islands by my colleague Suri. She also recommends drinking Absinthe. Maybe I’ll take heed on both suggestions tonight.
FRIDAY
- Yankees Championship Parade @ Broadway from Battery Place to City Hall — 11 a.m.
The Yankees win, so join the rest of New York in getting drunk, celebrating, and destroying Downtown Manhattan. If this is anything like the Giants Superbowl parade I went to two years ago, bring some pepper spray and tell your parents you love them. Seriously. - CastReach Entertainment Industry Networking Party @ The Gates — 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
This party is exactly what the title reads: a shameless get-together for all aspiring actors, directors, models and general Tisch kids. The cover charge is a bit pricey, but there’s an open bar for an hour. You’ll need it when your handing out your resume… to an MTV production intern.
City - Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:15 - 0 Comments
City Calendar (Halloween Edition): Parade, Pub Crawl, Webster Hell, Santos, Weezer, Landmark Sunshine, & More
It was quaint for NYU Local to post Halloween on-goings on campus, but it’s time we get serious about our Halloween agendas. Let’s not forget: we live in Manhattan. The Lady Gaga costumes need to be out and about, for public admiration and ridicule on the streets. Sure, we expect lots of NYU kids to be kicking it at private parties, but the city has some things to add to the holiday (yes, Halloween is a holiday) cheer. That being said, here are some considerations for your Halloween itinerary:
- Greenwich Village Halloween Parade @ 6th Ave. — 7 – 11 p.m.
Spectate or join in! The Greenwich Village Halloween Parade is established. If you’ve never been, you really should. The line up starts on 6th Ave and Spring Street and travels up to 21st street, from 7 – 11 p.m. If participating, a costume is mandatory. If not participating, not mandatory (but seriously, wear a damn costume). - Halloween Pub Crawl @ Pubcrawls.com — Friday – Sunday
Here’s a three day pub crawl including awesome deals at over 100 bars all over the city (although you’ve got to buy tickets). If you’re attending, prepare to wipe this entire weekend from your memory. - Webster Hell @ Webster Hall — 10 p.m.
The “official NYC parade afterparty.” Tickets are a bit pricey, but there’s a $5000 costume contest, four dance floors, and several other reasons you should go. Plus, the event title is just way too witty. Continue…
City - Monday, October 26, 2009 7:15 - 0 Comments
Chuck Klosterman at Union Square Barnes & Noble Tonight
English majors, take heed. Epic essayist and journalist Chuck Klosterman will be at the Union Square Barnes & Noble tonight at 7 p.m., promoting his new book Eating the Dinosaur. Also the author of Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs, Klosterman has become a leading voice in modern pop culture literature, thus his mass appeal to hipsters and hippies. He’s also a regular columnist at the New York Times Magazine and Esquire. Stop me before I sound like an awards show host.
Photo from Flickr user amandizzzzle under the Creative Commons License.
City - Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:35 - 0 Comments
City Calendar: CMJ (Nyle), Marshmallow Civil War, Pumpkin Festival, MoMA P.S. 1, Photo Plus, Tracy Jordan & More
THURSDAY- Nyle, Prophit and Others @ CMJ – Lake Johnson (Brooklyn) — 8 p.m.
CMJ is happening all weekend, but this is one of our most recommended shows. Why? Because Nyle’s performing and we love Nyle. Also, we love free beer. - Tracy Morgan Book Signing @ Union Square Barnes and Noble — 7 p.m.
Yes, Tracy Morgan wrote a book, and it’s called “I Am The New Black.” Enough said… Brian Fellows, Safari Planet. - E.L Doctorow Book Reading + Jonathan Safran Foer @ NYU Kimmel E & L Auditorium — 8 p.m.
Two incredible authors converge one floor above where you eat lunch everyday. Dude, your friends at other colleges should totally be jealous. - Photo Plus Expo Begins @ Javits Center — Entire weekend
If you go to NYU, you have at least five friends who are way too into photography. They should all be at this Photo Plus Expo, taking meta-photos and putting them on Facebook.
FRIDAY
- Leonard Cohen @ Madison Square Garden — 8 p.m.
Yeah, he’s nearly insane and is 75 years old, but the musician-author is selling out venues across the country. Are you really going to turn down a 75-year-old man?! - Kurdish Film Festival continues @ NYU Cantor Center — Entire weekend
This Festival has actually been going on since Wednesday, but there are some interesting events lined up for this weekend at Cantor. Come on and get cultured.
City - Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:50 - 0 Comments
City Calendar: Forbidden NYU, CHROMEO, Comic-Con, Dog Day Masquerade & More
FRIDAY
- FORBIDDEN NYU @ Silver 703 — 9:30 p.m.
I know, I know. the Silver Center is the last place you want to be on a Thursday night. But join fellow NYUers while poking fun at your beloved University. That’s why you love NYU Local, right? - CHROMEO DJ Set Party @ Webster Hall — 11 p.m.
This Montreal-based electrofunk duo (one of them is a Columbia student) has rocked Webster Hall before. This time, it’s an afterparty, but the actual show at Irving Plaza is sold out. Afterparties are not a bad thing. - Water Prom on Fire! @ WOW HAUS (Brooklyn) — 8 p.m.
Support this filmmaker’s campaign to save our water from toxic gas by bringing a prom date. $5 off if you bring your bike. That means you, Brooklyn hipster! - Big Apple Comic-Con begins @ Pier 94 — through Sunday
Come watch nerds foam at the mouth, as they always do at Comic-Con. Some big names are scheduled for this year, including William Shatner. Learn your klingon beforehand. - No Age @ New Museum — 8 p.m.
Just in case you fell in love with them at the Mystery Concert, this LA group has returned. This time without Raekwon. Continue…
City - Thursday, October 8, 2009 15:14 - 0 Comments
City Calendar: Meme Factory, BOOTIE NYC, High Line, Spike Jonze, Big Wheel Race & More
FRIDAY
- Meme Factory @ Warren Weaver Hall — 7:30 – 9 p.m. We’ve been amped about this since last week. I mean, we’re college bloggers in New York City — “Meme” is our middle name.
- BOOTIE NYC French Revolution @ BLVD (Bowery & Spring) — 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. Something about French DJ’s and mashup tracks all night long. This must be what studying abroad in Paris must be like.
- Christopher Columbus Block Party @ Murray St. & Broadway — 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Because nothing says block party quite like the destruction of the entire American Indian population!
SATURDAY
- Open House New York on the High Line (through Sunday) @ High Line Park — All Day Finally take a trip to the new High Line Park and listen to some high-profile speakers discuss … the new High Line Park.
- Spike Jonze Film Screening (”Spike Jonze: The First 80 Years” Exhibit) @ MOMA — 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. MOMA has been having a Spike Jonze tribute exhibit for a little while, and we suggest you check it out while listening to Arcade Fire. Just for the complete effect.
- NYC Great Big Wheel Race @ Central Park (104th St.) — 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Newmindspace organizes events like this that make the City seem like a kindergarten playground. Bring your vehicle with wheels (or take my Razor scooter) and race other bored New Yorkers.
- KISS @ Madison Square Garden — 7:30 p.m. Yes, that KISS.
City - Friday, October 2, 2009 8:30 - 2 Comments
Weekend City Calendar: Menya and Nyle, Fresh Grown Local, Bridge Fireworks, NYC Oktoberfest And More
FRIDAY
- Menya Release Party (+ Nyle) @ Lake Johnson (Brooklyn) — 8:00 p.m.
NYU-grown group Menya and Nyle are combining again! This time its for Menya’s release party, an excellent chance for those who missed out on the epic 90’s party last month. - Fresh Grown Local Art Show @ 151 Kent Ave. (Brooklyn) — 8:30 p.m.
Here’s art show run entirely by NYU students with work from NYU students. Since you’re an NYU student, you should come and meet some other NYU students. NYU students! - UN Fall Festival @ 47th St. between 1st & 2nd Ave. — 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
I’ve heard about this UN Festival multiple times yet have yet to find any substantial information, but it sounds pretty worthwhile. Hey, you might even be able to sneak an Iran protest or two in there.
City - Thursday, September 24, 2009 7:00 - 0 Comments
City Calendar (Weekend Edition): NYLE!, NYC Anime, Phoenix & Passion Pit, DUMBO Art, Surf Films and More
THURSDAY
NYLE & THE NAYSAYERS + Greenstreet + Tableek @ Webster Hall – 8 p.m.
Yeah, yeah, so what if we have a soft spot for NYU alum Nyle and his mind-blowing band? We all loved his last performance at the Bowery Poetry Club, and now he’s got a gig at Webster Hall, which probably means you should just get tickets ($10 at the door) already!
New York Anime Festival begins @ Jacob Javits Convention Center
Admit it: you were in love with anime at one point in your life (Pokemon counts!). Trace your anime roots and feel particularly Asian at the Anime Festival. Tickets start at $35, but don’t worry, chances that any of your friends will spot you there are slim. For now.
