(La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, 74A East 4th St, New York, NY 10003) (Thursdays - Sundays 10pm) La MaMa will remount the phenomena of last season's Off-off Broadway "Room for Cream," a staged soap opera of lesbian life in the Berkshires. The production was a breakthrough event, of sorts, for The Dyke Division of Theatre of the Two-Headed Calf and its director, Brooke O'Harra. ($15; Season Pass $70) (212-475-7710) [email protected] Event Website

(B. B. King Blues Club and Grill, 237 West 42nd St, New York, NY 10036) The Harlem Gospel Choir is the most famous gospel choir in America and a pre-eminent gospel choir world-wide. It travels the globe, sharing its joy of faith through its music, & raising funds for children's charities. The Choir was founded in 1986 by Allen Bailey, who got the idea for the Choir while attending a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Cotton Club in Harlem. Event Website

(Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011) The Joyce commissioned work gives insight to contemporary China by contrasting the modern metropolitan population represented by the dancers, with the traditional agrarian society represented by the folk musicians from the Grasslands of Inner Mongolia. Event Website

(The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave at 82nd St, New York, NY 10028) This festive and fun-filled event invites the young and the young-at-heart to become better acquainted with the Museum and its collection. Event Website

(Park Slope, Brooklyn) (7:30pm) Bring a candle to celebrate one of the eight power days in the wheel of the year. Advance reservation required. ($25) (718-857-1343) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Love is not something you learn or acquire but is an essence within, waiting to be revealed. The incredibly powerful force that is love can only be activated by sharing and serving unconditionally. We are going to draw the distinction between love and need, which is a selfish product of ego, and reminds us that we cannot love someone else until we figure out how to love ourselves and connect with the love within. ($10) Event Website

(Time Warner Center, 60th & Broadway, New York, NY 10023) (8:30pm) Ascendant and acclaimed Broadway singers and other stars, including Adriane Lenox, Chuck Cooper, Phylicia Rashad and others, celebrate the musical contributions by Black artists to American popular song. Event Website

(Pieces, 8 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014) (8pm) Mr. New York Leather 2009 JASE WOODRUFF is the special guest, kicking off the first of four fourth year anniversary shows leading up to Will Clark’s birthday celebration on March 4th. Tonight, musical guest DANNY KATZ joins us with his funky blend of folk/pop music and we’ll raise money for the HIV positive social group, STRENGTH IN NUMBERS aka SIN. Event Website

(Hudson Guild Theatre, 441 West 26th St, New York, NY 10001) (8pm) This satirical look at a lost chapter in New York history revolves around Edward Hyde, Lord Cornbury, who was the English governor of New York and New Jersey, from 1702-1708. A controversial figure, he is now remembered primarily for his rumored habit of dressing as his first cousin, Queen Anne. ($18) Event Website

(Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd St (btwn 7 & 8th Aves), New York, NY 10011, 212.367.9000, Venue Website) (6pm) Laugh out loud with LYNX LOUNGE / Homo Comicus: Girls Gone Hilarious! Sisterhood is powerfully funny when these deliriously wild and witty leading ladies of stand-up comedy take the stage, including Marga Gomez, Lisa Kaplan, Kate McKinnon, and Anne Neczypor. Hosted by high priestess of hilarity Becky Donahue. Enjoy a free LYNX LOUNGE pre-show mixer open to all from 5:45 - 6:45pm with snacks and a $5 margarita drink special. Ole! ($15 cover plus 2 beverage minimum) (212-367-9000) Event Website

(Therapy, 348 West 52nd St, New York, NY 10019) (7pm) SKI BUMS hosts social events and group trips for over 500 LGBT skiers and snowboarders. You're invited to "chill out" with other cool snowboarding & skiing women and sign up for "Girl Powder," the SKI BUMS all-girl daytrip to Belleayre Mountain, on Saturday, January 24. Event Website

(JCC of Manhattan; photo ID required, Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street, New York, NY 10023) (6:30) There is no better resource than hearing the firsthand experiences of members of your community. Share tips for the marriage process including logistics and Jewish rituals, fertility, adoption, raising children, and more. Experts will share their knowledge of Jewish wedding ceremonies, legal issues, and parenting options. Join us for a special night of snacks, mingling, and open conversation. Don’t miss this valuable evening. Singles and Co-Parents welcome. ($8-10) (646-505-5708.) Event Website

(City Center, 131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019) Music in the Air has been lovingly restored by the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, and not been seen in its original form since its premiere Broadway engagement in 1932. Set in Munich, it tells of an aging rural music teacher, his naively charming daughter and their misadventures trying to break into the cynical, world-weary theater scene in the big city. ($25, $50, $95) Event Website

(Marriot Marquis, 1535 Bwy, New York, NY 10036) (7pm) The event will honor some of the most talented and dedicated straight allies in the country who have made powerful contributions to achieving equality for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, including: Dr. Maya Angelou, Straight for Equality in Arts & Humanities; IBM, Straight for Equality in Business; Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Straight for Equality in Education; and Sigourney Weaver, Straight for Equality in Entertainment. With emcee Soledad O’Brien of CNN and auctioneer Judy Reyes of Scrubs. To benefit Straight for Equality. ($500+) Event Website

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) New York Comic Con is the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention showcasing the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Panels and autograph sessions give fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators. Screening rooms feature sneak peeks at films and television shows months before they hit either big or small screens. Event Website

(Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036) (Fri. & Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 2:00 pm) It's the end of the Korean War and three young GIs from New York City — one Latino, one Black and one Jewish — confront the harassment of the brass, the racism of the military and the brutality of the United States occupation of South Korea.mFeatures music by Fred Newman and Grammy-winning composer Annie Roboff that takes us on a journey through the "coming of age" of American popular music — blues, swing, doo-wop, rock and country. (Tickets $35; Students & seniors $10;) (212-941-1234) Event Website

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or an exotic journey, a spectacular cruise or a relaxing spa retreat, a romantic honeymoon or an action-packed adventure, The New York Times Travel Show is the place to find and book your dream trip. Event Website

(GMHC, The Tisch Building, 119 West 24th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Circle of Voices Inc. In association with LAP(Lesbian AIDS Project). Guest Speaker: Ms.Desmond Rudder, Community Educator “Safe Sex with Toys” Do you know how to really use your toys???? Have a safer understanding of how to use adult toys. (Donation $5) (718-975-0141) [email protected] Event Website

(Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th St, New York, NY 10011) (Friday, 1 - 8pm; Saturday, 11am - 6pm) DESIGNER FASHION THAT'S ON THE EDGE can be yours at the upcoming Manhattan Vintage Clothing Shows. A special exhibit for the upcoming show celebrates "vintage fashion on the edge." ($20) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8PK) Event.Run by lesbian comedian. Ice-breaker, meet one on one & in groups with conversation & creative exercises. Find mature lesbians with similar values, interests, dreams, etc. Free Refreshment/mingling break. You don't want to miss the excitement. Lots of friendly, diverse, quality, women are waiting to meet you. Most relaxed, easy & non-intimidating way to connect for friendship, dating, romance. ($21 earlybird $25 door) (212-989-8549) [email protected] Event Website

(Hilton New York, 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019) Please join co chairs Lori Megown & Bryan Parsons for one of the most prestigious LGBT fundraising galas in town. Event Website

(Time Warner Center, 60th & Broadway, New York, NY 10023) (8:30 & 10:30pm) A star of the international stage as well as the big and small screens, this immensely creative artist holds audiences rapt wherever he goes. Event Website

(Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn College, 2900 Campus Road, Brooklyn, NY 11210) (8PM) Singer/songwriter Patti Austin has recorded over 30 solo albums in her accomplished career. The daughter of a jazz trombonist, she made her stage debut at the age of three at the Apollo Theater in Harlem with her godmother, Dinah Washington. The Duke Ellington Orchestra started under the name The Washingtonians in 1923. After a brief stint as Duke Ellington and his Kentucky Club Orchestra, they changed their name to Duke Ellington and his Cotton Club Orchestra. T ($25+) ((718) 951-4500) Event Website

(East River Park (Houston St & FDR Dr)) (11am - 4pm) Enjoy sleigh rides to cross-country skiing and snowboarding and sledding, a snow sculpture contest, ice climbing wall, a winter market, live entertainment and so much more! (Free) (212-NEW-YORK) Event Website

(Everywhere) Freedom to Marry Week is a time to celebrate and share our stories, reflect on the values of equality and love, while also engaging our neighbors in the movement for equality and fairness. Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) With elite dogs and trainers from all over the world, in every breed, this is a show for dog lovers and breeders alike. Event Website

(Location information with Reservation) (6:30pm) Michael Palm was a most generous and enthusiastic supporter of Classical Action. He was also, more than anyone, the person who spearheaded the concept of private benefit house concerts, hosting several of them himself at his penthouse apartment 37 floors above Lincoln Center. The concerts reflect, we hope, the highest musical standards that were so important to Michael, himself a great lover and aficionado of classical music. Each season of The Michael Palm Series consists of three house concerts in New York City and one house concert in select city in another part of the country. ($250+) Event Website

(American Airlines Theater, 227 West 42nd St, New York, NY 10036) (8 pm) Join celebrities from TV, screen and stage for a concert featuring male singers performing songs traditionally performed by female singers, and vice versa. Event Website

(BAM Harvey Theater, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217) Sam Mendes directs a transatlantic company of actors in this classic work for The Bridge Project's inaugural 2009 season. Event Website

(Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Ave, at 92nd, New York, NY 10128) (8pm) Songs in many languages trace the culturally diverse Jewish communities that flourished as the tribes of Israel spread out across the globe. Sephardic music set by Alberto Hemsi and Roberto Sierra, Second Avenue specialties by Irving Berlin and Joseph Rumshinsky; art songs by Ravel, Milhaud, and Rubinstein; music by Gershwin and Bernstein. Artists: Jennifer Zetlan, soprano; Rinat Shaham, mezzo-soprano; Steven Blier and Michael Barrett, piano. ($55/$45/$40) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) SUPERCHARGE YOUR JOB SEARCH WITH OP CAREER BOOTCAMP .... The Five O'Clock Club is one of the nation's leading outplacement, search, and employer-consulting firms. Your resume must embody your best achievements and prompt the reader to say 'Wow!' In other words, the optimum resume-which will help you outclass the competition-must be based on an in-depth analysis of your background. The mental archaeology required for getting you ready to sell yourself will be the subject of this seminar. You will learn the practical results of The Seven Stories Exercise and The Fifteen-Year Vision, beginning with a high impact resume. (Nonmembers, $10. OP Members, just $5.) Event Website

(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (9PM) Dykes on Mics is made up of four hilarious New York based comedians: Leah Dubie (HERE TV), Jackie Monahan (LOGO), Amy Beckerman (MTV) and Gloria Bigelow (LOGO). The ladies have performed at Provincetown’s Women’s Week, sold out shows across the Northeast and their NYC show has been billed as a “best bet” in Time Out New York. Come join them for a blend of stand-up, improv and controlled nonsense. Its estrogen fueled hilarity without the cramps and bloating! (1 item min) Event Website

(ihi (The Institute for Human Identity), 322 Eighth Avenue, Suite 802 at 26th Street, New York, NY 10001) (7 PM) Led by Dr. April Martin a psychologist in private practice in New York City, and the author of The Lesbian and Gay Parenting Handbook. What's the best way to come out to my child? When is the best time? What should I say? How do I answer her questions? Will he be okay? Will she still love me? We want to teach them to live their lives openly, and yet we ourselves may have struggled with fear and secrecy about who we are. (FREE) (212-243-2830) [email protected] Event Website

(Laurie Beechman Theatre/Westbank Café, 407 W. 42nd Street between 9th and 10th, Subway: ACE to 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036) (7PM) Helene Feldman returns to the cabaret stage with her intriguing new show “Constant Craving”. The show is a diverse blend of songs from popular music, jazz, blues, contemporary theatre and The Great American Song Book. ($15 cover + $15 food/drink min., $10 MAC/Hotline members) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) In an exclusive OP panel discussion, six media giants will talk about where media is heading in the new century. This is a rare opportunity to see these influencers on the same stage. If you work in media, this panel is a must. But even if you just peruse a daily paper, obsess on your Facebook page, or vote on "American Idol", you'll want to hear what these luminaries have to say. What you browse, see, click, share, and buy will change even faster in the coming decade. (Nonmembers, $10. OP, OTF & Publishing Triangle Members, just $5.) Event Website

(Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011) (8PM-12AM) For One Night Only!!! Chelsea Art Museum’s Young Associates present the Winter Wickedness Party! Enjoy an open bar all night with special absinthe concoctions, sparkling wine cocktails and gin mixes. Members and one guest will not be charged admission. You will also experience fantastic music from DJ Peter Jay as well as live art projections on six walls. Must be 21 and over to attend. Please drink responsibly. www.chelseaartmuseum.org/YA ($20 Admission. Free admission for members plus one guest) (212 255 0719) [email protected] Event Website

(Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017) (6:30pm) A black-tie gala benefit to honor those who have made outstanding efforts to raise awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and to raise dollars for AIDS research. This year’s honorees: Donna Karan Presented by Anna Wintour; Liza Minnelli Presented by Kenneth Cole and Howard and Cindy Rachofsky Presented by Jamie Niven. Event Website

(Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701) (8:30pm) Rufus Wainwright is one of the most interesting singer/songwriters of his generation. Rolling Stone called his 1998 debut one of the Best Albums of the Year, and named him Best New Artist of the Year. In 2006 he sold out Carnegie Hall twice, performing the entire Judy Garland concert album recorded there in 1961. This is a special, solo acoustic evening. Lucy Wainwright Roche opens the show. ($49.50, $35.00, $29.50, $19.50) Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018) (7pm) Fasten your seatbelts! Sybil Bruncheon is NOT your average Church Lady! She's not only fund-raising, she's FUN-raising. Join Sybil, Fabio, and entourage as they present an amazing evening of entertainment, bingo and fabu prizes! SPACE IS LIMITED. Proceeds benefit Metropolitan Community Church's outreach programs, including Homeless Youth Services and the Sylvia Rivera Food Pantry. ($20) [email protected] Event Website

(WOW Cafe Theatre, 59-61 4th Street (Btwn 2nd and 3rd ave), NYC, NY 10003) (7 PM Jan. 13 & 17, 1-18 @ 4pm; 1-24 @ 1pm) Seven stories breathe life into a new and powerful Asian American play about individuals making pivotal decisions that severely impact or have impacted themselves and their relationships. With an intentionally diverse cast of characters, Stevens allows all audience members, of all races, classes, and backgrounds, to witness the raw human mechanics of the decision making process. ($14) (212.777.4280 #2) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM) At this Speed-Dating event, meet lots of guys Ages 20s & 30s for a series of 3-minute dates. Tell us which men you want a second date with, and minutes later you find out your matches. This is a great opportunity to meet guys for time-efficient face-to-face contact. It’s a lot of fun and could lead to meeting someone special! ($20) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(Departs from Chelsea Piers) (7:30pm) Valentine's Dinner Cruise includes a private table for two, dinner buffet, beautiful roses, Champagne, two keepsake glasses and chocolate truffles. Event Website

(Big Apple Ranch, 39 West 19th St, New York, NY 10011) (9 PM) Beginning two-step lesson at 8, line dance lesson at 8:30. Big Apple Ranch will party in pajamas for Valentine’sDay. So whatever your sleepwear, throw on your cowboy boots and two-step on down! STONEWALL CHORALE ($10) Event Website

(Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn College, 2900 Campus Road, Brooklyn, NY 11210) (8pm) Celebrate Black History Month with a double-bill concert of two of Africa’s most exciting contemporary singer/songwriters. Vusi Mahlasela mixes folk, blues, and soul to create a unique sound that connects South Africa’s Apartheid-scarred past with the promise of a better future. Malian songstress Rokia Traoré’s fresh, energetic music has been praised by Time Magazine as “mesmerizing, casting its spell with virtuoso vocals, rich textures, and startling diversity.” ($30, $20) Event Website

(C.V. Rich Mansion, 305 Ridgeway, White Plains, NY 10605) (7pm) Benefitting AIDS-Related Community Services (ARCS), this year's event honors the Keith Haring Foundation for its contributions to HIV/AIDS organizations. Enjoy cocktails in the library, fine food, music and a special dance performance in the ballroom, and a silent auction in the conservatory while supporting Hudson Valley residents affected by HIV/AIDS. This year's theme is "All You Need is Love," a celebration of Sixties rock 'n' roll. To benefit AIDS-Related Community Services (ARCS). ($150) (914-785-8326) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (9pm) DJ Randy Bettis (Splash, Pier Dance, Saint-At-Large, Monster, White Party, Disney Gay Days) is sure to get your heart pumping at one of our most popular Dance:208 parties -- the Valentines Dance! Sponsored by the NYC Gay Men’s Chorus, and hosted by New York’s Imperial Court. Plus Randy is known to have a lot of devotees in the flagging/fanning community. This dance is in memory of DJ Louis Morhaim (Heartbeat Records) who passed away three years ago and was Dance 208’s Valentine DJ for years. ($10 at the door, $8 online, $6 Flaggers/Fanners) Event Website

(Revel, 10 Little West 12th St, New York, NY 10014) (10:30pm) Dance to the sounds of our very own DJ Francesca in a sexy industrial chic setting with exposed brick walls, high ceilings and large heated Gardens. ($15) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (1pm) Singles and couples are welcome at this special Valentine’s Day event for women over 40. Better than candy and flowers -- there will be a sex educator from Babeland on hand to present “Sex Toys 101” and to talk about maintaining & celebrating our sexual vitality as we age. Event Website

(Prospect Park's Lefferts House, Audobon Center, Visitor Center & Wollman Rink, Brooklyn) Bundle up and come on over to Prospect Park for some great indoor fun. (718-965-8951) Event Website

(B. B. King Blues Club and Grill, 237 West 42nd St, New York, NY 10036) This auction features a cuddly chorus line of one-of-a-kind teddy bears representing memorable characters from plays and musicals, past and present, which raises funds for Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS. Event Website

(Gingold Theatrical Group, 520 Eighth Avenue suite #312, New York, NY 10018, 212.355.7823) (7PM) Join us for one of Shaw's wittiest and least known plays, written towards the end of his VERY long life. The plot: after WWII, a rich young man (Bryan Batt) decides to venture forth into the world and become a professional 'world betterer.' Along the way he meets the Buoyant heiress, (Veanne Cox) who treats him so curiously that he becomes utterly fascinated by her...and her family. ($20) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6PM-9PM) Where are you going to meet someone to share your summer -- and maybe even your life? Smart New Yorkers know the answer: Center Share-A-Thon, presented by Out Professionals. Offering a summer share? Seeking a share? Meet your match, find your place in the sun, and enjoy beverage bargains. ($15 Share Seeker, $40 Share Offeror) (212.620.7310) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Now that you're armed with the best possible resume, and have put a lot of thought into your cover letter as well, you're ready for the job market. But do you know what to do every day? Perhaps answer a few more ads or check out a few more agencies? Click you resume into cyberspace? The crucial document that most job hunters don't have is a targeted marketing plan, representing 200 -- yes, that's right, 200 -- positions. Not openings, mind you: 200 possible positions for which you are qualified. This marketing plan is based on research and intuition, and will be your daily game plan. It commonly results in a robust and effective job search. In this seminar you will learn all about the marketing plan -- how to think it through and put it together. (Admission: Nonmembers, $10. OP Members, just $5.) Event Website

(Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) In a dark, misty alley of Old New York in 1877, a teenage gang leader robs a society man -- and both learn that no one, including themselves, is quite what they appear. In the notorious Five Points slum, a gang of newsboys, bootblacks and homeless street urchins did an amazing thing – they started a theater company in the basement of an old run down tenement building. Their theater went on to thrive for 10 years, and was purportedly visited by Alexis, the Grand Duke of Russia (which gave the theater its’ name, The Grand Dukes Opera House). It also garnered the attention of composer/lyricist team Harrigan and Hart who did a benefit performance in the basement. George Barthel presents his play “Alley Of Masks”, which unearths and revisits the dingy basement theater. The play celebrates a place and time when the boys made a flicker of an idea turn into a living reality over a century ago. Event Website

(The Gerald W. Lynch Theater @ John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue, New York, NY 10023) (8 PM) L’ISOLA DISABITATA. The work, with a libretto by Metastasio, calls for four singers and a typical early classical orchestra, but neither chorus nor dancers. Featuring sopranos Takesha Meshé Kizart and Valerie Ogbonnaya, tenor Vale Rideout, and bass-baritone Tom Corbeil, and is conducted by Neal Goren, artistic director of Gotham Chamber Opera. ($30-75) ((212) 279-4200) Event Website

(John Jay College Theater, 899 10th Ave., New York, NY 10036) (7:30PM (Opening Night) then 8:00PM) L’isola disabitata is Mark Morris’s first collaboration with Gotham Chamber Opera. The work, with a libretto by Metastasio, calls for four singers and a typical early classical orchestra. L’isola disabitata features sopranos Takesha Meshé Kizart and Valerie Ogbonnaya, tenor Vale Rideout, and bass-baritone Tom Corbeil, and is conducted by Neal Goren, artistic director of Gotham Chamber Opera. ($30-75) (212-279-4200) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) There's no more glamorous night in Hollywood than the Oscars. Not for nothing is it called The Gay Super Bowl. Village Voice gossip giant Michael Musto hosts a roundtable of entertainment journalists, including Bradley Jacobs and Michelle Balan and others, who saw it all -- flubbed speeches, red-carpet disasters, wardrobe malfunctions -- and share it all about why this year's nominees are alright or all wrong. (Nonmembers, $10. OP Members, just $5.) Event Website

(The Friends' Meeting House, 221 East 15th St, New York, NY 10011) Lavender Light seeks women and men to join their mission of bringing the gospel music experience to audiences throughout NYC and beyond. Event Website

(City Center, 131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019) The flamenco event of the season this year features Antonio Gades Company’s “Carmen and Los Farruco”. Event Website

(Town Hall, 123 West 43rd, New York, NY 10036) (8pm) Gender- and octave-bending experimental music. ($36 - $46) Event Website

(Time Warner Center, 60th & Broadway, New York, NY 10023) (8:30pm) This Tony Award–winner takes a break from the Broadway stage for a concert performance of music from her debut album, “Wish”. Event Website

(WAMU Theater, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) Two-time Emmy Award winner Kathy Griffin, a multifaceted performer with a rapid-fire wit, is coming to the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden. Legions of gay fans to follow. Event Website

(Time Warner Center, 60th & Broadway, New York, NY 10023) (8:30pm) An eight-time Academy Award–winner and indisputably one of the most accomplished film and theater composers of his time, Menken performs songs he’s written for blockbuster feature films and musical-theater productions in this rare public appearance. Event Website

(The New Church, 114 East 35 Street, (Park & Lex), New York, NY 10016) (8:00 pm) Mezzo soprano Leonarda Priore, a co-founder of Chelsea Opera, sings a program that includes traditional opera arias and selections from musical theater and operetta in memory of Nicholas S. Priore, Esq, who passed away suddenly in December 2007. She will be joined by guest artists and pianists Josephine Lee and Karen Corigliano. ($20, $12 ($25, $15 at the door)) (866-811-4111) [email protected] Event Website

(West Chelsea Arts Building, 526 West 26th St. (10th & 11th Ave.), New York, NY 10001) (1:00 - 3:30 PM) Visit 8 exhibits of cutting-edge painting, sculpture, electronic media & photography, some by gay & lesbian artists and others of interest to a queer sensibility, led by a former gay studies professor and art critic for the New York Blade. While you’re there, socialize with arts-oriented gay men & lesbians! ($20) (212-946-1548) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8:00 PM) Meet artists, designers, musicians, writers, performers, and other creative guys at this fun, structured singles mixer. After meeting most of the men in the room, write a list of the ones you want to date, and a computer tells you your mutual matches. Date Bait has been running gay singles events for 12 years. ($20) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8PM) Closest thing to having a match maker. Ice breaker, interactive exercises, touch of speed dating, group conversations and a "secret" ingredient to find men who have similar views, values, dreams,etc. Refreshment/mingling break. Absolutely fun, exciting, innovative. Limited Participants. Do not miss this one of a kind event or you'll kick yourself. Pre-pay guarantees spot. Starts promptly. ($22 Early bird Online $26 door) (212-989-8549) [email protected] Event Website

(Time Warner Center, 60th & Broadway, New York, NY 10023) (8:30pm) The singer and guitar great returns to American Songbook with a tribute to Richard Rodgers. Event Website

(Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Ave, at 92nd, New York, NY 10128) (8pm) One of today's leading lyricists (City of Angels, The Goodbye Girl, Mulan, Hercules), Zippel presents highlights from his own scores and shares his inspirations and personal favorites from the iconic Songbook canon. Event Website

(The Bleecker Street Theater, 45 Bleecker St., @ Lafayette, New York, NY 10003) (10:30 PM) When Pinchbottom puts a gaggle of gorgeous burlesque performers in a house on a desert island in a bus on the road in a boardroom on a boat at a circus with a dancing bachelor idol apprentice and someone else's wife's nanny's washed-up celebrity chef and Cory and forces them to compete competitively for the title of "Top Most Best Biggest Everything Ever for all time 2009", what will happen? Only one thing’s for sure... it’s going to be sexy. ($20) (212.352.3101) [email protected] Event Website

(Trinity Place Homeless Shelter for LGBT Youth, 164 West 100th St, New York, NY 10025) (7:30pm) Featuring: Danielle Pepin, Soprano Rachel Caldari, Soprano Christopher Wilson, Pianist. To benefit Trinity Place Homeless Shelter for LGBTQ Youth. (860.202.8278) Event Website

(American Museum of Natural History, 175 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023) (1 - 5pm) A special passport to revisit Harlem’s rich musical legacy through dance, poetry, and selected film clips. Experience the dynamic sounds of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem’s All-Star Orchestra; witness a special performance by some of the original Cotton Club Dancers; hear the words of the legendary poet Langston Hughes; and prepare to be dazzled by the moving feet of young dancers, continuing Harlem’s legacy as the Cultural Capital of Black America. (FREE with museum admission) Event Website

(Various Locations, Long Island, NY) (3, 8 & 10pm) As part of the 2009 V-Day Campaign, LIGALY, The Center, and SAGE-LI will be presenting a benefit production of The Vagina Monologues. The V-Day Campaign is a worldwide campaign to end violence against women and girls. Proceeds from this event will go towards The Anti-Violence Project - Long Island (AVP-LI). Includes special documentary viewing of "Until the Violence Stops" and After-Party. To benefit LIGALY, The Center, and SAGE-LI to continue AVP-LI. ($20+) (631.665.2300) Event Website

(Pacha NYC, 618 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036) (10:00PM) Victor Calderone along with Patrick M "I'm going back to my roots," says Victor Calderone. "What's been inspiring me is techno." On this night, The DJ will blur the lines between all the music you -- and he -- have ever loved. The evolution will not be televised: You're just gonna have to be there. Don't miss the highly anticipated return of Victor Calderone to Pacha's main floor. ($20.00 Advance tickets) (212.209.7500) [email protected] Event Website

(Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023) The celebration will feature joint programming by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, The Film Society of Lincoln Center, The Juilliard School, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., with Festival tickets available at $25 or less. Event Website

(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (6:30 PM) Instead of watching the Oscars at home on the couch, why not come to Comix and watch the awards for FREE on our projector screen and flat screen televisions in our 300 seat showroom or our bar. We show nothing but the Oscars and enjoy discounted food and drinks all night long! Ballots will be for sale with chances to win lots of great prize packages given out during commercial breaks. Even if you show up late, you won't be out of the running to go home with a prize! Brush up on your triv (free) (212-524-2500) [email protected] Event Website

(Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238) (2pm) Donna Henes and Daile Kaplan will offer a visual presentation of extraordinary women. (FREE with museum admission) Event Website

(Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, 421 East 61st St, New York, NY 10065) (1 - 3pm) Bring the whole family to celebrate the birthday of our Nation's First President as New Yorkers would have in the early 19th century. Create a craft worthy of a President, listen to a story inspired by the Father of Our Nation, and enjoy a self-guided tour of the Museum. Afterwards, a period dance ensemble will teach and perform traditional English country dances. ($15, $12 Members, $8 Children under 12) Event Website

(Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette, New York, NY 10003) (7pm) Celebrate Hollywood's most glamorous night with comedian Murray Hill "the hardest working middle-aged man in show business." The evening will feature impromptu performances, hilarious videos, impersonations of the nominated stars, movie spoofs, interviews from the fake red carpet, movie trivia games and lots of prizes. The audience is encouraged to dress like their favorite celebrity for the chance to win fabulous silly prizes. ($15 advance, $20 at door) Event Website

(ABC Network) (8pm) And the winner for Best Motion Picture of the Year (3 hours after the red carpet) is...! Event Website

(The Palace Theatre, Broadway at 47th Street, New York, NY 10036) This revival of the musical West Side Story, transplants the story of Romeo & Juliet to the streets of NYC, with the Montagues, an American gang and the Capulets, a gang of newly arrived Puerto Rican immigrants. Legendary Broadway producer Arthur Laurants creates another first, by making this production bi-lingual. Event Website

(JCC of Manhattan; photo ID required, Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street, New York, NY 10023) (7 PM) The whole world seems to be online dating, and it's time to join the party. Even if you already have an account and a profile- how can you be sure you are really representing yourself and your ideal date? Should you be witty or sincere? Ironic or easy-going? Join us for a fun, honest and helpful night dedicated to the elusive perfect profile. We'll do a mock profile together and then work with an expert, in groups and on our own to create a little bit of magic to share with the world. ($5-10) (646-505-5708.) Event Website

(Public Assembly, 70 N. 6th St., Brooklyn, NY 11211) (10 PM) Brooklyn is famous for many things: hipsters, a bridge or two, the Dodgers - and of course, Neil Diamond. Sweet and Nasty presents THE JAZZ STRIPPER, a night of tassel-twirling burlesque tributes to the greatest singer-songwriter ever to come out of Kings County. So turn on your heartlight, thank the Lord for the night time, and travel down those Brooklyn roads with Afua Richardson, Anita Cookie, Creamy Stevens, Gal Friday, RunAround Sue, Sapphire Jones, Tigger!, and host Nasty Canasta. ($10) [email protected] Event Website

(Various Locations) The really alternative film festival is back for a fifth year. This film festival explores a wide variety of sexualities through documentary, comedy, porn, drama & more. Event Website

(Drom NYC World Music/Jazz Nightclub & Restaurant, 85 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009) (7:30pm) Description: Mardi Gras ~female-fueled bands, Eastern European sounds & East Village energy! Full tapas menu & bar. ::: Get Phat Tuesday ~Klezbos, Sanda & special guests ::: 7:30pm ISLE OF KLEZBOS Pam Fleming: trumpet/flugelhorn, Debra Kreisberg: clarinet/sax, Saskia Lane: bass, Eve Sicular: drums PLUS guest artistes - Shoko Nagai: piano/accordion & Mira Stroika: vox, acc+piano. 9PM Sanda Weigl's "Gypsy in a Tree" (Shoko Nagai, piano+accordion Satoshi Takeishi, percussion; Ben Stapp, tuba; Sanda, vox) ($15) (212-777-1157) [email protected] Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018) (7pm) (Free) Event Website

(Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036) (8pm) CLIMB ON BOARD to see THE 39 STEPS, Broadway’s most intriguing, most thrilling, most riotous, most UNMISSABLE comedy smash! Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have…(mystery chords!) the hilarious 2 Tony® Award-winning Broadway show THE 39 STEPS. The mind-blowing cast of 4 plays over 150 zany characters in this fast-paced tale of an ordinary man on an extraordinarily entertaining adventure. Open Bar Post-Show reception at VLADA Lounge at 10:15pm with voucher from the theatre. ($65 (reg $111.50) must use code: 39BOYNT) Event Website

(Various Locations) This open and uncensored theater festival will consist of thirty one-hour shows presented in three Horse Trade spaces; including 29 theatre companies featuring almost 250 theater artists from all over the world. Event Website

(City Center, 131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019) The 2009 season features 19 magnificent dances by Paul Taylor, including two New York Premieres: an untitled new dance, and Changes, which revisits the turbulent 1960s through songs sung by The Mamas and The Papas. Event Website

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) The world’s largest fine and popular art fair – hosting more than 500 galleries, art publishers and art dealers, and thousands of artists. Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018) (7pm) Event Website

(Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd St, New York, NY 10019) (7pm) Join hosts Simon Doonan and Tim Gunn for an unforgettable evening. Bid on one-of-a-kind items at a variety of price points -- including contemporary art & photography, vintage furniture, dream vacations and experiences, personal services, designer jewelry, and high fashion. Sip a cocktail, mingle and make a difference in the lives of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS. To benefit Bailey House. ($250+) Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018) (7pm) (Free) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Human Resource Consultant Ed Navis will debunk the many myths job searchers believe about resumes, lengthening their job searches and diminishing their chances of finding a truly good fit. Navis will take you inside the mind of how H.R. Departments review and screen resumes. Navis will also bring a special focus to hiring managers at small and medium sized businesses who look for the wrong things when reading resumes, and increase the cost of their search. Presented by Manhattan Chamber of Commerce LGBT Committee. (Members: Free; Non-members: $15) (212-473-7805) Event Website

(BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217) (10:30am) These films from the sure-to-sell-out annual BAMkids Film Festival, a weekend family event, will be screened for school audiences. Compiled especially for grades K—2, this program features the best of international films—from innovative animation to engaging live action movies—providing a superior artistic and educational alternative to the standard fare of children's entertainment. ($6) Event Website

(New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201) Directed by New York Times Crossword Puzzle Editor Will Shortz, this is the nation's oldest and largest crossword competition. Prizes are awarded in more than 20 categories, including a $5,000 grand prize. Evening games, guest speakers, and a wine and cheese reception allow solvers to meet each other in a relaxed and entertaining atmosphere. Event Website

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) Don't miss this opportunity to sample over 600 wines from over 150 winemakers from around the globe in the Grand Tasting. Listen to wine experts during guided tastings and seminars, and meet the wine makers at special “Meet & Greet” sessions on the show floor. Event Website

(Carnegie Hall, 881 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019) (7:30pm) The phenomenal Adam Neiman returns to take on American master Elliott Carter’s elegant and engaging tour-de-force and Bach's soulful concerto. ($35+) Event Website

(Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St, New York City, NY 10003) (7 pm) Actor/author Malachy McCourt, traditional music, The Keltic Dreams PS 59 :Irish Dancers, Niall O'Leary School Of Dance, Susan McKeown, Kenny Lockwood, comedy with Fiona Walsh & from Ireland Brian Fleming, Gwenn Frin and De Jimbe &.... The Corrigan brothers with hit " Theres No one as Irish as Barack O'Bama". St Pats For All ($40 donation) [email protected] Event Website

(Matthew Corozine Studio, 300 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10018) (8PM & 3PM) An impromptu 10 year reunion puts friends under fire when Vince, a pot dealing fire fighter, tries to get Jon, an aspiring film maker, to confess to the past. A suspenseful, high-stakes drama, "Tape" is a look at how perception can color memory and that the past is sometimes not what you remember. Performed with "Waiting Life" – a new one act about dating in New York City from both sides of the coin. It's a night of theatre that looks at relationships from different perspectives – for better and for worse. ($18) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM) At this Speed-Dating event, meet lots of guys Ages 40+ for a series of 3-minute dates. Tell us which men you want a second date with. This is a great opportunity to meet guys for time-efficient face-to-face contact and see what kind of chemistry is there. It’s a lot of fun and could lead to meeting someone special! ($20) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873) (6:30pm) The Stars (Fran Drescher, Judy Gold, George Takei, Michelle Clunie, Anthony Rapp, Marc Shaiman, Miche Braden, Rep. Steve Rothman, Jeannine LaRue and Christine Quinn). The Glamour (formal 4 star dinner, open bar, silent auction, opulent dessert bar, performances, dancing and more. The Cause (marriage equality)! ($225+) (973-930-3531) Event Website

(New York Botanical Garden, 200th Street and Kazimiroff Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458) Beat the winter blues by immersing yourself amid these magnificent flowers Event Website

(Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 112th St & Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025) (12:15pm) Loved ones names who have died of AIDS-HIV-related illness can be entered into the Book of Remembrance and named in prayers. (FREE) Event Website

(St. Patrick's Parade & Irish Fair, 22-22 28th St, Astoria, NY 11105) (2pm) Now in its 10 year the St Pat’s For All Parade and Fair is a spectacular grassroots celebration of Ireland. Be part of this unique St. Patrick’s celebration & energetic coming together of street theatre, puppets, stiltwalkers, bands, ethnic, community groups, labor,dancers, religious and political contingents, banners, senior, LGBT, and youth groups. The theme is “Cherishing All the Children of the Nation Equally” (from the proclamation of Easter 1916). [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (1 - 4pm) Since 1948 the APCG has been dedicated to the advancement, preservation, and promotion of the cultural and artistic expressions of the LGBT community. For the past 60 years our Cherry Grove Community Theater and has filled every spring, summer and fall weekend with cabarets, musical comedies, modern dance, dramatic plays and readings, art shows, classical ensembles, film festivals and other venues of interest to our community and visitors. (Free) Event Website

(Second Stage Theatre, 307 West 43 Street, New York, NY 10036) (7:00 PM) See NY's most acclaimed comedy BECKY SHAW by Gina Gionfriddo! ($35 includes post-show reception) (212 246 4422) [email protected] Event Website