January 2011

(Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette, New York, NY 10003) (9 & 11pm) Sandra Bernhard is priming her hysterical insight, outspoken views and outrageous mouth to ring in the New Year. Sandra's brilliant unity of hilarious diatribes on the state of modern culture and classic rock attitude burns smart. Sandra's show is fresh, crazy and real. She inspires and invigorates. See her New Years Weekend and rave! ($50+) Event Website

(Coney Island Boardwalk, Surf Ave at 19th St, Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY 11229) (1pm-10pm) Live vicariously through members of the Coney Island Polar Club or join them for a traditional New Year's Day dip in the frigid Atlantic. Special this year: Strongman Steve Ekstance, who recently pulled a dumptruck by his teeth and dead lifted 1,000 lbs, will be performing similar feats Event Website

(BY Appointment) (7pm - 10 pm) Auditions are by appointment only and may be scheduled by emailing [email protected] before Jan 3rd. Have a passion for singing, musicality, a good voice, openness, teamwork, and a positive attitude, some level of reading skill and/or a good musical memory and a commitment to our mission, essentially fighting homophobia through song. We guarantee you’ll find people in the Chorus who share your interests and voices in the Chorus with whom you can blend. (FREE) (646-648-0017) [email protected] Event Website

(HERE Arts Center, 145 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013) Twenty-four spectators are led to a secret location to witness a peculiar interrogation. Phobophilia unfolds through a complex meshing of sound, action, ritual and video projection. Using its micro-cinema of Cocteau-inspired projections shown on an elaborate, ever-shifting pop-up book, Phobophilia is a surrealist and dreamlike examination of fear, pleasure, voyeurism and the visual archive of war. ($20) Event Website

(TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036) Celebrate 10 years of Arts & Leisure Weekend with legends of film, theater, music, television, dance, media and more — plus special events and live performances! Appearing: Kevin Spacey, Katie Couric, Robert Redford..just to name a few. Event Website

(Throughout Spanish Harlem) (10:30am) El Museo celebrates El Barrio's time-honored tradition of the Three Kings Day Parade. Where else can you find live camels, sheep, donkeys, music, colorful puppets, dancing, and parrandas in one fabulous event? (FREE) Event Website

(Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023) (8:30pm) Circus music composer, performer and impresario Sxip Shirey hosts an unpredictable variety show featuring some of New York City’s most intriguing performing artists, including Butoh-inspired contortionist Jonathan Nosan, the raunchy, funny and heartfelt comedy and storytelling of Greg Walloch, Butt Kapinski and Snaps performing A Clown Noir, new choreographed sword traditions by Samurai Sword Soul, the rapturous singer-songwriter Dayna Kurtz, and other surprises. (FREE) Event Website

(CRG Gallery, 548 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10011) (Varies) A benefit show and sale of original, postcard-sized works on paper by established and emerging artists. The works are signed on the back and exhibited so the artists' signatures cannot be seen. While buyers receive a list of all participating artists, they don't know who created which piece until purchased ($85) Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (*pm) The event will feature the top 40 bull riders in the world as they go head to head against the toughest bulls that the PBR has to offer! Jam packed with thrills and spills, pyrotechnics, and rock & roll music as the superstars of the PBR are all riding to win the coveted event title. (&15+) Event Website

(Varies locations) (Varies) Featuring over 60 different jazz groups during the Arts Presenters (APAP) conference. Similar to past years the festival will provide an opportunity for artists to showcase in front of presenters, promoters, talent buyers, educators, musicians and avid fans. Event Website

(Varies locations see website for more info) Community "swaps" provide the perfect opportunity to find new homes for things you no longer need. By taking home items that you can use, you are also helping to prevent waste from production,packaging and transportation required to get new things. Event Website

(Varies locations see website for more info) (10am - 2pm) Bring your holiday tree to a designated city park to be recycled into mulch that will nourish plantings across the city Event Website

(Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St, New York, NY 10010) (9:30pm) Steven Brinberg is the premier Barbra Streisand impressionist. He pays homage to all that is Streisand! Steven does not lip-sync his performances but accurately portrays Streisand with his own voice! With over a decade of performing experience, his amazing show has Steven in demand literally worldwide! ($25 + 2 drinks) Event Website

(SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY 10013) (10pm) The cast asks the audience for a suggestion of a musical that has never been performed before. Accompanied by a full band, the first title that the group hears becomes the title and theme for that evening’s 60 minute show. It’s a roller coaster ride of spontaneously choreographed dance numbers, rhyming verses, and witty jaw-dropping comedy. Each performance is its own opening and closing night, and by design every show is completely unique and a once–in-a-lifetime premiere. ($12+) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) It’s speed-dating with a unique twist: answer four questions about your interests, values, and lifestyle, and get assigned to four different groups of men who gave answers similar to yours. Also meet guys one-on-one in a free mingling period. A fun, unique way to meet men you are compatible with, thereby increasing your odds that a relationship could take hold! ($20) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(Webster Hall, 125 East 11th St, New York, NY 10003) (7pm) Keen to find global performers—both veterans and newcomers—perfectly poised for wider notoriety, globalFEST throws one of the year’s best international music parties while expanding the horizons of musicians and audiences alike. ($40) Event Website

(See website for times and location) This annual display of chaos and joy on the train keeps getting bigger. If you haven’t joined in yet, but always wanted to, make it a New Year’s resolution and experience the city like you’ve never experienced it before—as a walking peep show.

(XES Lounge, 157 West 24th St # A,, New York, NY 10001) (9pm) Join Greg Scarnici and Wilsonmodels for the opening night of the month-long "Sex In Drag" art installation and book signing at XES Lounge. Featuring large format blowups from Scarnici's parody of Madonna's notorious "Sex" book. (FREE) ((212) 604-0212) [email protected] Event Website

(Borders - Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY 10019) (7pm) Johnny Be Good...Olympian. Reality star. A collection of wildly entertaining anecdotes and essays about everything from pop culture to skating to fashion to Johnny himself. Finally, fans have the opportunity to get to know who Johnny Weir really is, inside and out. (FREE) Event Website

(JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St, New York, NY 10023, 646-505-4444) (6.30pm) You are specially invited to attend the first of many wonderful events with Wonder Women. Partnering with the JCC in Manhattan to kick-off 2011 with humor and laughter to set the tone for a wonderful group of women. Be entertained by the fabulous talents of the Lauren LoGiudice who will be telling a comedic story followed by the truly outrageous comedy of Jessica Halem. ($10/$12 Online for a limited time.) [email protected] Event Website

(Bowery Poetry Club, 308 BOWERY, (b/w BLEECKER & HOUSTON), New York, NY 10012) (8pm) The Burlesque Mayor of New York City teams up with The Grandmaster of Coney Island Sideshow for a night of sex & violence featuring Harvest Moon, Trixie Little, and more. ($12) Event Website

(Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023) (8:30 & 10:30pm) Lance Horne composes, writes lyrics, sings, plays piano, and produces and music directs original works in collaboration with exciting artists from around the world. Featuring a spectacular array of special guests from Broadway and the West End, Lance Horne brings us First Things Last, his latest exploration of the most engaging sounds from musical theater. ($40+) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) It’s a fun, unique singles event: answer four questions about your interests, values, and lifestyle, and get assigned to four different groups of women who gave answers similar to yours. Also meet one-on-one in a free mingling period. Girlfriend Material is a way to meet women you are compatible with, thereby increasing your odds that a relationship could take hold! ($20) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (9pm) You remember the 80s? Don’t you? Live’ em again! Expect to hear all your favs from Janet & Donna, to Prince & Tina to Michael & Boy George and of course Madonna. ($8/ $10 @ door) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) Kenny Lockwood and Red Road with special guests Blake Drummond and Rich Gauinlock . Don't miss this evening of great music! I ($10) Event Website

(the cell, 338 W. 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) Produced by Brooklyn based electro-acoustic flute duo, Flutronix, in celebration of the “friends”–fellow musicians, composers, and pioneers of new music– who help them do what they love most: make music! IKTUS Percussion Quartet is an ambitious, dynamic young ensemble committed to expanding the boundaries of the percussion genre. ($20/ $10.00 (Student/Senior) Event Website

(World Financial Center Courtyard Gallery, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10281) (7pm) Obie-winning actor, writer, and composer Rinde Eckert stars as the surly decimator of neighborhoods himself. Obie-winning actor, writer, and composer Rinde Eckert stars as the surly decimator of neighborhoods himself (FREE) Event Website

(LQ, 511 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017) (3:30 - 8:30pm) Another year of toe-tapping/hip-wiggling dance events, created by SAGE for the good company of women of all ages/all backgrounds. The new club proved very popular for its ample dance floor and surrounding space for meeting old friends and making new ones. DJ NancyB will be creating the beat with a wide selection of music for the ages – from the romantic oldies to the new hip-hop, Reggae, rock, Dance music. ($20/$25 @ door) Event Website

(D36, 29 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018) (8pm) This is a true Women's community event, reaching out to not only the LGBT community but also to straight allies. We are approaching other non-profit organizations for community sponsorship in keeping with our theme of "WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER!" ($40+) Event Website

(NBC) (8pm) Will be seen in more than 160 countries worldwide and is one of the few awards ceremonies that spans both television and motion picture achievements. The special will be produced by Dick Clark Productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Event Website

(Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401) (8pm) Suzanne Westenhoefer hosts the annual drag competition which see Garden State area queens strutting their stuff for a tiara and sash in a razzle-dazzle production created by A.C. legend Sandy Beach. ($35+) Event Website

(Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St, New York, NY 10025) (6:30pm) Each year the JCC presents the powerful work of artists whose vision coincides with King's voice for justice, peace and civil rights. Don't miss this annual event featuring a line up of visionary performers. (FREE) Event Website

(BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201) (10:30am) Musical performances by the Persuasions and The Reverend Timothy Wright, Memorial Choir of the Grace Tabernacle Christian Center, round out the program. Following the event in the Opera House, BAM Rose Cinemas will present a free screening of Neshoba: The Price of Freedom, an award winning documentary about a Mississippi town still divided about the meaning of justice, 40 years after the murders of three civil rights workers. (FREE) Event Website

(5th Ave from 61st St to 86th S) (1pm-10pm) The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade began in 1959 to honor war dead and took place in Harlem. It moved to 5th Ave in 1964, and was dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. after he was assassinated in 1968.

(Merkin Concert Hall, 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023) (2 - 9pm) This seven-hour introduction to a border-crashing three-month series at Merkin is pretty much a lock. Nearly all the cool kids of the postclassical generation are here. (FREE) Event Website

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(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:30pm) An informative panel to discuss LGBT media and marketing in 2011. This is an amazing panel for professionals who want to learn what's shaping content. Panelists Include: David Bloch, Focus Features, SVP Marketing: Michelle Kristel, In The Life Media, Executive Director, Producer of In the Life (The longetst running television show documenting the gay experience): Amy Lesser, Go Magazine: The Premiere Lesbian Magazine, Editor: Quincy Morris, In Between Men, an innovative Web Series, Creator: Josh Rosenweig, Here Media, SVP Integrated Marketing ($10) Event Website

(Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10029) (6:30pm) How big a problem are bed bugs, really? What is the city doing to stop them, and what can you do before they take over your apartment? ($8+) Event Website

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) (Varies) Tens of thousands of boating and fishing enthusiasts start their season at the New York National Boat Show. ($12) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Offering a summer share? Seeking a share? Meet your match and enjoy beverage bargains at the Center. Whatever your budget, find tempting offerings in every category -- quarter-share, half-share, full share. A share offers you a superior experience and the happy option of sharing meal costs. (Share Seeker $15; Share Offeror $40) Event Website

(ihi (The Institute for Human Identity), 322 Eighth Avenue, Suite 802 at 26th Street, New York, NY 10001) (7pm) Research suggests that gay and lesbian relationships, and lesbian relationships in particular, may be at risk for discontent and even dissolution once children enter the picture. This workshop will help prospective and current parents of both genders. LGBTQ parents and prospective parents (FREE) (212-243-2830) [email protected] Event Website

(St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036) (Wed 2 & 8pm) Accompanied by a three-piece band, Skipper blends Channing’s standards with original material and other familiar songs sung in a spot-on Channing-on-Broadway perfection. The musical surveys Channing's life with many stops along the way for Skipper's unique --and riotous-- "ad-lib" interactions with the audience. ($41.50+) Event Website

(Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10009) (Varies) What lurks above 125th Street? Generations X, Y, and Z, take the A Train to Harlem and discover what happened during a time not too long ago and how its influences still resonate today. From the creator of "Little Edie & The Marble Faun" and "The Real Housewives of the 19th Century" Here is a quick guide every white person (and other colors, too) needs to know about the Harlem Renaissance. ($18/ $15 Students, Seniors) (212-995-8410) [email protected] Event Website

(Mariott Hotel, 333 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201) (9am - 6pm) The theme for the eighth edition of the conference is “Live Forward, Next Generation”. The Reverend Al Sharpton heads a list of notable guest speakers slated to address the growing concern of HIV/AIDS in the African American community as well as address the recent release of newly funded Community Base Organization by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] on the lack of fund distribution to local agencies of people of color. ($405) (404 660 0527) [email protected] Event Website

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) (9am - 9pm) BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KYMCO, Suzuki, Vectrix, Vespa, Victory and more have all utilized the International Motorcycle Shows® to unveil new motorcycles and concept vehicles to the world. ($16) Event Website

(69th Regiment Armory, 68 Lexington Avenue @ 26th St., NYC, NY 10010) (Fr & Sa 10am-7pm; Su 11am-5pm) Featuring 100 select exhibits of fine and affordable American & European antiques, period furniture, Americana, folk art, garden & architectural artifacts, fine art and prints, and the list goes on... Free shuttle service all weekend between this show and the Winter Antiques Show on 67th Street and Stella Shows' Americana & Antiques at the Pier. ($15.) (973-808-5015) [email protected] Event Website

(Christ & St.Stephen Church, 120 W. 69th St., New York, NY 10023) (8pm) Spend an evening as the girls wear the pants and sing the roles of Romeo, Maffio Orsini, Nero, Idamante, Nicklausse, Oscar, Walter and more! ($20/$25 @ door) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:30pm) Join the Center for the World Premiere of Brett and Melanie: Boi Meets Girl, an innovative erotic experience. This is the seventh film in the Real People, Real Life, Real Sex erotic documentary series. The center is very excited about this film for the way it opens up questions about strength and vulnerability in the context of how we portray and interpret gender. The LGBT Community Center ($10) (212-620-7310) [email protected] Event Website

(Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023) (11am) Newcomers and lifelong opera-goers alike will deepen their appreciation of the lyric arts with this enlightening series. The Metropolitan Opera Guild’s resident experts reveal secrets of listening to maximize enjoyment; recount the history of the art form, from its Renaissance roots to its place in contemporary culture; and get to know the unsung heroes on and off the operatic stage. Event Website

(Dixon Place, 161 A Chrystie, (Between Rivington & Delancey), New York, NY 10002) (9:30pm) Shelly Mars and Kirby (DP's mascot) offer a night of bull-dyke bullshit, artistry and edgy performance. ($10) Event Website

(Astoria World Mannor, 25-22 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, NY 11375) (7pm) A night to recognize and thank those who have contributed to the LGBT movement in Queens: FRAN ROLAN, Heritage of Pride & PEDRO JULIO SERRANO, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Cocktail Hour, Formal Dinner and Dancing Hors d’Oeuvres, Choice of Entree, Open Bar and Dessert ($100)

(Pier 94, 711 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019) (Sa 9-5 & Su10-5) Americana at the Piers features 200 antiques dealers selling fine American antiques. Including 18th & 19th century American and European furniture, folk art, fine art, outsider art, quilts, silver, art glass, paintings, prints, porcelains and much more. New this January - BOOK ALLEY, a special section of antiquarian, art and collectible books. ($15) (973-808-5015) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) At this gay men’s singles event for Professionals, you speak to most of the guys in the room, then get a free mingling period to meet whoever you want one-on-one. Tell us which men you want a date with, and minutes later our computer tells you your mutual matches. It’s a lot of fun and could lead to meeting someone special! ($20) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(West Chelsea Arts Building, 526 West 26th St. (10th & 11th Ave.), New York, NY 10001) (1pm-10pm) Visit 7 exhibits of cutting-edge painting, sculpture, electronic media & photography, 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) (2pm) Please come join the Center as they attempt to forget the winter for the summer! Center Families is having a Rainbow Beach Party to celebrate the New Year! Put on your best beach clothes (under your warmest winter clothes) and join Center Families for a day of games, music, and arts and crafts. RSVP ($20 suggested donation) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) An unlikely group of friends and standup comics: recovering addict and former career armed criminal Felon O'Reilly, Jewish recovering meth head Amy Dresner, and recovering alcoholic and trangender funnyman Ian Harvie; sharing the bill for an evening of laughter and stories of their experience, strength and hope. Don't miss this amazingly funny and poignant show, on tour now and coming to New York. ($20) Event Website

(Tribeca Grand Hotel, Two Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013) (12pm - 3pm) Join us once again for our first networking brunch of the year in New York! A new year, new people to meet and connect with! Enjoy an elaborate brunch, mimosas and incredible conversation - AND meet your next potential business partners! ($35 in advance) (415 7133666) [email protected] Event Website

(Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th St, New York, NY 10010) (4pm) Grab your Sunday-best dancing boots and join the Manhattan Mustangs, for a late afternoon of 2-step, line dance, east and west coast swing, waltz, shadow and more. Beginner 2-step and line dance instructions provided during the event. Admission Includes guest instructor’s east coast swing lesson. ($12) (646.742.9400) [email protected] Event Website

(Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St, New York, NY 10025) (7:30pm) The March, the sprawling tale of General Sherman's campaign through the South, to be read by six actors playing multiple roles. It's a great story, both historical and entertaining, with some of Broadway's best actors; Mia Dillon, Keir Dullea, Ron McLarty, Joe Morton & James Naughton ($20) Event Website

(The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012) (7pm t) One of Shaw’s most beloved of absurd light comedies, the story following the fate of a group of Christians being faced with a horrible death in the Roman Coliseum. Based on Aesop’s most famous of Fables, Shaw gives it his unique twist, incorporating his passionate plea for human rights and the importance of tolerance. *With an all-critic cast of 20! Gingold Theatrical Group, Inc: devoted to presenting plays about Human Rights with the work George Bernard Shaw as our platform. ($25) (212.352.3101) [email protected] Event Website

(Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette, New York, NY 10003) (9pm) Lea DeLaria hosts an amazing evening of the Stevie Wonder Songbook with musical direction by Janette Mason. Scheduled to perform include Justin Bond, Cady Huffman, Michele Lee, Patina Miller, Sarah Saltzberg, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Mary Testa & Scott Thompson. Additional guests to be announced. ($25) Event Website

(Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway, New York, NY 10023) (8pm) The Collegiate Chorale presents Kurt Weill’s "Knickerbocker Holiday",  first performed in 1938 with Walter Huston in the role of Peter Stuyvesant, the work is one of Weill’s deft hybrid theater pieces which lies somewhere between operetta and musical theater, and also contains bits of political satire.  ($25+) (646-202-9623) Event Website

(Borders - Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY 10019) (noon) RESTLESS HEART takes readers on Destiny's journey, through the ups and downs of fame, the celebrations of love and ultimately to her learning what's really important in her life. (FREE) Event Website

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(Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003) (6pm) Time Spent was written, directed, and edited by queer filmmaker Puppet. It is about two friends trying to salvage their relationship after one of them attempts suicide. The evening will be full of a wide range of films. Please come and show support for independent film as a whole and see work from a queer filmmaker. ($6 GA) (212-505-5181) Event Website

(New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102) (Varies) This breathtaking staging features a cast of 34 and a full orchestra of 26 members—the largest orchestra of any Broadway production currently on tour. Set on a tropical island during World War II, South Pacific tells the sweeping romantic story of two couples – how their happiness is threatened not only by the realities of war but also by their own prejudices. ($26+) Event Website

(HERE Arts Center, 145 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013) (8:30pm) Mosheh is the mythic tale of Moses, reimagined as a contemporary urban hallucination. Costumes and saturated video projection surround the five vocalists, single actor and nine-piece orchestra, who realize the intensity and fervor of Gal's composition. ($20)

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) Meet team captains, board and club members to find out about our outdoor club. See a slide show, presentations by team captains, refreshments and an opportunity to meet club members and others considering joining and an opportunity to ask questions. Current members get a chance to chat with friends and make new ones. (Free) [email protected] Event Website

(82Mercer Soho, 82 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012) (6pm) A one night journey to Bordeaux where you will meet winemakers, share their passion and knowledge, and of course, experience their latest wines. The wines showcased at the event can also be ordered onsite. ($250) Event Website

(Madame X, 94 W. Houston St., New York, NY 10012) (8pm) An all-new evening of in-the-buff readings of science fiction classics. Nasty Canasta leads an all-star cast of exhibitionists on an entirely new voyage beyond the stars as B.B. Heart, Lady Scoutington and Velocity Chyaldd read selections from sci-fi masterpieces by Arthur C. Clarke, Jules Verne, Douglas Adams, Gene Roddenberry and more. ($20 - $25) (212-539-0808) [email protected] Event Website

(Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place, Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012) (7pm) A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Choreography. ($20-25) Event Website

(Michael Chekhov Theater, 354 West 45th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10036) (Th -Sa 7 pm; Sa & Su 2 pm) The Beautiful Soup Theater Collective presents "Crossing Brooklyn," Set in New York City in 2002, tells the story of Des and AJ, young, idealistic public school teachers bent on changing the world, one kid at a time. Life is full of promise and endless possibility until Des begins to unravel under the weight of her fears, ignited that fateful September day. Out actor Charlie Duncan plays AJ, with direction by the openly gay Steven Carl McCasland. ($18) ((631) 965-9270) [email protected] Event Website

(Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette, New York, NY 10003) (9pm) Toshi's amazing band includes some of New York's finest musicians, Judith Casselberry, Fred Cash, Catherine Russell , Adam Widoff, and Robert Burke, collectively known as Big Lovely. The event promises extra-special surprise guest appearances from her many friends and collaborators, plus gifts from Toshi for her fans. ($25) Event Website

(Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave, New York, NY 10003) (Varies) Dances, stories and traditional music from the Iroquois and Native Peoples of the Northwest Coast, the Southwest, the Plains, and the Arctic regions. ($10) Event Website

(City Winery, 155 Varick St (btw Spring & Vandam), New York City, NY 10013) (midnight) It's a showcase of the best burlesque performers in NY as they were always meant to be seen: The best, brightest, sexiest and most innovative live performers on a large and beautiful stage, in an elegant space worthy of their talents,... and your attendance. ($10) Event Website

(Dixon Place, 161 A Chrystie, (Between Rivington & Delancey), New York, NY 10002) (8pm) Ever wonder what it's like to be a comedian? The thrill of the kill? This innovative show features comedy sets from Christian Finnegan (Comedy Central Presents), Giulia Rozzi (ECNY Best Female Comedian Nominee) and Josh Homer (Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham"), followed by Sank's no-holds-barred interviews with the performers. ($15 / $12 student) (2122190736) [email protected] Event Website

(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (11:30pm) The ‘interactive musical game show comedy’ has contestants male and female, from all walks of life pitted against each other in a fabulous battle for drag superstardom. The colorful ‘cast’ of contestants is an ever-changing weekly roster with some of your favorite and undiscovered talent from across the country in a wacky glamour-fest with brainy categories, comedic camp and live musical performances. ($25 + 2 drinks) Event Website

(People's Improv Theater, 154 West 29th St., New York, NY 10001) (9:30pm) A darkly funny cabaret that finds the humorous, the stupid and the downright absurd in today's social and political landscape in the form of side-splitting sketches, fast and funny monologues and Broadway-worthy songs. Featuring an ensemble of New York's most exciting emerging writer/performers, Seamlessly presenting more than 40 sketches and songs in under an hour. Neither Left or Right, Political Subversities sinks its comedic teeth into everyone from Palin to Palestine, bedbugs to Bloomberg, Obama to Oprah - no one is spared. With fresh material every week, the show is always riding the edge of the political and cultural moment. ($10) [email protected] Event Website

(Third Root Community Health Center, 380 Marlborough Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226) (2pm) Empower yourself with a rigorous introduction to this archetypical, performative sport. An introductory class to find out what the 8-week workshop series is all about. Be prepared to sweat during a balanced yet challenging workout, including intention setting, cardio, sun salutation warm ups, the basics of shadow boxing, partner drills, upper body / core conditioning, wrist therapy, asana, breath and relaxation. No experience necessary – Please bring clean sneakers to be worn indoors. Bring a mat if you have one; jump ropes provided. ($15) [email protected] Event Website

(Borders - Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY 10019) (6pm) Told from the adult perspective, this is a powerful, true-to-life novel of leaving the past to history and the future to fate-of restoring hope where there was none, and reaching for dreams in an inspiring promise of paradise called Manhattan. (FREE) Event Website

(Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011) (4pm - 8pm) The ultimate celebration of chili, beer and all things spicy is taking over New York City’s culinary epicenter—Chelsea Market. Each ticket gives you access to a 500-foot concourse of chili, served by dozens of NYC’s best restaurants and cutting edge chefs, all competing for the Golden Chili Mug 2011 title. Brooklyn Brewery is matching 4 of their favorite chili-eating beers to accompany your adventurous mouths. ($30/$35 @ door) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Come see Lady Gaga, Lt. Dan Choi, Cynthia Nixon, Staceyann Chin, Michael Sabatino and Robert Voorheis in the Screening of the Documentary "March On." Why did these featured families take time off work, spend money and travel to Washington, DC? What were their hopes and how did it change their lives? Special guest MICHELE CLUNIE. Benefit MENY! ($20) Event Website

(Town Hall, 123 West 43rd, New York, NY 10036) (7pm) The Nightlife Awards honor the best of New York's cabaret, comedy, and jazz by having the award winners perform rather than deliver acceptance speeches. The awards are decided upon by more than two-dozen critics and experts on four different panels ($25+) Event Website

(See website) ONE NIGHT. 3,000 NEW YORKERS. LET'S MAKE IT COUNT. The NYC Department of Homeless Services will be conducting the Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) and thousands of volunteers are needed to canvass parks, subways, and other public spaces to count the number of people living unsheltered in the city. Just one night of your time will help us collect vital information that is used by outreach teams to help homeless people leave the streets for a better life. Training provided. Event Website

(Crash Mansion, 199 Bowery, New York, NY 10002) (8:30pm) Nasty Canasta and her striptease superstars kick off six months of tassel-twirling at Manhattan's fabulous Crash Mansion with a night of Lilliths and Lolitas, minxes and madonnas, candy-coated cuties and the bad girls of bump-and-grind! ($10) [email protected] Event Website

(Hudson Terrace Rooftop Garden Lounge, 621 West 46th Street, Between 11th & 12th Avenues, New York, NY 10036) (7pm) Join us for an Exclusive Screening of the new web-series, “In Between Men”, LIVE performances of music from the soundtrack, and Supermodel Ronnie Kroell’s 28th Birthday. Hosted by Randy Jones of The Village People and featuring DJ Justin Dawson, Tom McBride, Margot B, Netousha Monroe, Blue Hill, James Calvin, Travis Taylor, Adam Esparza, and more…Complimentary food prepared by Chef Bill Seleno. ($20 advance online, $25-door, $75 VIP) Event Website