February 2011

(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)

(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

(World Financial Center Courtyard Gallery, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10281) (7pm) a three-man musical ensemble, writing and performing live accompaniment to classic silent films. Working with an outrageous assemblage of peculiar objects and electronic synthesizers. A trio of short films introduced audiences to memorable sidesplitting stunts by Hollywood’s greatest comedians including Buster Keaton, Roscoe Arbuckle, and Charlie Chaplin. (FREE) 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

(Staten Island Zoo, 614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310) (7am) Will we have a short winter or will it be another six weeks until spring? Only Staten Island's CHUCK knows and he ain't telling until Groundhog Day, (FREE) Event Website

(City Center Main Stage, 131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019) Weill and Anderson set to work fashioning Alan Paton’s novel Cry, the Beloved Country into a musical tragedy within weeks of its momentous publication. This story of life in South Africa under apartheid stirred generations to action, and was the basis for a beautiful, brooding, dramatic musical that produced not only the immortal title song, but an entire score that pulses with the life of a people. ($25+) Event Website

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(Dixon Place, 161 A Chrystie, (Between Rivington & Delancey), New York, NY 10002) (7:30pm) A tale of destiny, luck & the commonality of the human experience. A spiritual quest in our decidedly computerized times, Clear fuses music, memory & pure love to remind us how best to live life. ($15/$18 @ door) Event Website

(Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 West 52nd Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019) (7pm) A working mother enrolls in a strip aerobics class only to realize she hates men. It’s when she becomes addicted to drinking cleaning products that her life really begins to unravel. ($20) Event Website

(JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St, New York, NY 10023, 646-505-4444) (Varies) ReelAbilities: NY disabilities film festival is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. The festival presents award winning films in various locations throughout the NY metropolitan area, as well as discussions and other engaging programs. Event Website

(McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, 91 University Place, NJ 08540) (7:30pm) Opera New Jersey and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra present Madama Butterfly, one of Puccini’s most beloved operas. Experience the thrill of live opera, sung in Italian with English supertitles. ($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

A day when Americans nationwide will take women's health to heart by wearing red to show their support for women's heart disease awareness. Everyone can participate in the national movement by wearing their favorite red dress, shirt or tie. Event Website

(St. Ann's Warehouse, 38 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201) (8pm) Steve Cuiffo delivers a sublime, hyper-real, verbatim resurrection of this relevant, to the point of prophetic, monologue by a great American thinker, and an opportunity to reflect on all his insights and warnings. ($45) 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) Throughout the show, the duo will take on songs from contemporary pop to jazz standards, with a healthy dose of show tunes and original material, and even a salute to the other Steve and Eydie. ($20 + $15 Minimum) Event Website

(Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003) (7:30pm) John Waters, who will be there in-person to introduce a rare screening of the low-budget camp classic KITTEN WITH A WHIP, featuring sex siren Ann-Margret in one of her earliest roles, as an escaped juvenile delinquent. ($9) Event Website

(Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th St, New York, NY 10011) (Fr 1 - 8pm, Sa 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) (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. ($20) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(Prospect Park, West at 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215) (11am - 4pm) An annual winter sports festival that encourages New Yorkers to get out and enjoy the outdoors in the colder months! ORDA will be blowing lots of fresh snow, so there will be plenty to go around! (FREE) Event Website

(Big Apple Ranch, 39 West 19th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) Do something different on your Saturday nights and make new friends when you learn to dance Two-Step. Two-Step is a classic partner dance popular at LGBT country-western clubs and parties around the US, including the Big Apple Ranch in NYC. No previous dance experience is required. Held right before the Big Apple Ranch opens its doors on Saturday night! ($40 for series) [email protected] 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

(Waldorf Astoria, 301 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022) (6pm) The Greater New York HRC Gala important and exciting event where over 1,000 like-minded and dedicated LGBT people and allies can connect, energize and focus on our work that lies ahead. It raises essential funds through corporate sponsorship, ticket, silent auction and program book recognition page sales. ($400) [email protected] 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

(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

(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

(New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102) (8pm) An evening of stand-up comedy, followed by what’s sure to be a provocative, entertaining Q and A with the audience. ($39.50+) Event Website

(Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) Vocalist/Model Gregory Nalbone performs a distinctive collection of love-inspired songs in the spirit of Valentine's Day - from standards to contemporary pop/rock. Accompaniment by pianist David Schaefer, with Saadi Zain on Bass and Russ DiBona on drums. ($20 + 2 drink minimum) ((212) 206-0440) [email protected] Event Website

(FOXTV) (6:30pm) W ill be held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Joe Buck as the play-by-play announcer and Troy Aikman, himself a three-time Super Bowl winner as a Dallas Cowboys quarterback, as the color analyst. Mike Pereira will join Buck and Aikman to comment on instant replay reviews, while Pam Oliver and Chris Myers will serve as sideline reporters.

(Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St, New York, NY 10010) (7pm) Vocalist/Model Gregory Nalbone performs a distinctive collection of love-inspired songs in the spirit of Valentine's Day - from standards to contemporary pop/rock. Accompaniment by pianist David Schaefer, with Saadi Zain on Bass and Russ DiBona on drums. ($20 + 2 Drink Minimum) ((212) 206-0440) [email protected] Event Website

(Mott, Canal, and Bayard streets) (11am - 4pm) The parade usually winds throughout Chinatown along Mott, Canal, and Bayard streets, and along East Broadway. The spectacle features elaborate floats, marching bands, lion and dragon dances galore, Asian musicians, magicians, acrobats and procession by local organizations. (FREE) Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018) (12:30pm) The queer Metropolitan Community Church of New York hosts a talk on the who, what, why of being vegan, with guest speakers Calla Wright of Farm Sanctuary, and Jim Allen of VegOut, a local social group for LGBT vegetarians and vegans. Read more: A Gay Conversation on Veganism - Gay & Lesbian - Time Out New York http://newyork.timeout.com/arts-culture/gay-lesbian/600325/a-gay-conversation-on-veganism#ixzz1Bu5mrGcL Event Website

(Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St, New York, NY 10010) (7pm) Grab your early Valentine’s treat as the out singer debuts Love is in the Air: Songs of Romance and Passion. ($20 + 2 drinks) Event Website

(Longacre Theatre, 220 West 48th St, New York, NY 10036) (8pm) The only annual Broadway event custom-made for the gay and lesbian community, their friends and family and will feature some of Broadway’s biggest names singing songs originally written for the opposite gender: ($75+) Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (7:30pm) Rock royalty Prince will bring his 'Welcome 2 America' tour to Madison Square Garden. ($20+) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) An Evening With Billy Porter & Michael Greif from Angels in America in conversation with Frank Di Lella. Billy Porter built a substantial reputation as a theatrical singer in Broadway productions; Michael Greif directed the Second Stage and Arena Stage productions of Next to Normal (Tony nomination). Recent work includes Angels in America at the Signature Theatre and Frank Di Lella is a producer for NY1, a 24-hour news station in New York City owned and operated by Time Warner Cable. ($15) Event Website

(Leslie/Lohman Gallery, 26 Wooster St, New York, NY 10013) (6pm) An exhibition by two young Italian artists, which includes photographs, video and the U.S. launch of their recent book, "Private Album," published by All Saints Press. Luigi and Luca collaborate to create a contemporary photographic oeuvre in varying locations which are unusual and innovative. In the series of photographs on exhibition from their book "Private Album," the camera lens exposes both the private and public aspects of the artist's lives. (FREE) (212-431-2609) [email protected] Event Website

(FOXTV) (8pm) Jenna Ushkowitz will take a stab at 'My Funny Valentine' from Babes in Arms and this episode will also include a Lea Michele rendition of Katy Perry's "Firework." Mark Salling will sing "Fat Bottomed Girls" and Kevin McHale will sing "Pretty Young Thing." Darren Criss and the Warblers will chime in with "When I Get You Alone" and "Silly Love Songs." Event Website

(Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005) (6:30) he 2011 amfAR New York Gala will also serve to commemorate amfAR’s 25th anniversary. In a celebration of the Foundation’s rich history of achievement in the fight against AIDS, we will pay tribute to the visionary leaders who made that history possible. ($1,000) Event Website

(Bar-Tini Ultra Lounge, 642 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10036) (8pm) Host for the evening, Cindy Vero from “Mornings with Cindy & Cubby” and “KTU Cares” with special Guest Performing artist amberRose Marie of Catz Entertainment. Music from DJ Harry Frank Towers & DJ Johnny Rocks. Special Guest appearances from Kim G and Kim D from “The Real Housewives of New Jersey" and Will Love. Plus silent auction with amazing giveaways. New Alternatives for LGBT Homeless Youth ($10) [email protected] Event Website

(Dixon Place, 161 A Chrystie, (Between Rivington & Delancey), New York, NY 10002) (7:30pm) Featuring a live special musical performance by Baby Jane Dexter and poetry readings by Brandon Ruckdashel from the archives of Roy Garrett. If his life were someone else's Robert W. Richards wouldn't believe a word of it. All he ever wanted was to be left alone to draw, which somehow he has managed to do almost every day of his life, but stuff just kept happening. Fashion, Porn, Divas, Hustlers, Poets, Dancers, Painters, Jazz, Cabaret, Endless Temptations crammed into a chaotic life. Now in confessional mode Richards tells all. ($15 / $12 stu / sen with ID.) (2122190736) [email protected] Event Website

(Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023) (6:30pm) The modern premiere of this dazzling romantic comedy by France’s most heralded composer of 18th-century opéra-comique. The story, by Sedaine from Boccaccio via La Fontaine, takes place in Il Magnifico’s Florence and combines tender Gallic charm with lively Italian buffo. ($20+) Event Website

(Duplex, 61 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (9:30pm) Celebrating 80s icon Molly Ringwald. The acclaimed monthly comedy/variety show is a gay romp through politics - sexual and otherwise - social news, music, skits and other important life-changing information. February's special guests will be Summer & Eve, the folk-musical comedy band and Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida). "Delightfully droll, The Meeting* has become a cult hit among the young, festive and culturally aware crowd. Sayre himself is an avatar of modern-retro cultivation." - Adam Feldman, ($10 plus 2-drink minimum) Event Website

(The New York Academy of Sciences, 250 Greenwich Street, 40th floor, New York, NY 10007) (7pm) According to Columbia University psychiatrist and neuroscientist Amir Levine, each of us has a distinct attachment style: anxious, secure, or avoidant. Every human being longs for closeness with a partner, but each of us expresses it differently. Levine and Rachel S.F. Heller, are coauthors of the new book Attached. They'll present research that is designed to help you recognize your attachment style, learn how to avoid relationship pitfalls, pick partners based on your style, and adopt secure relationship strategies. ($25) Event Website

(Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10029) (6:30pm) The Apollo Theater has fostered the careers of the world's most celebrated performers. Join award-winning singer and actress Leslie Uggams and renowned vocalist and actress Dionne Warwick for an intimate discussion of their musical beginnings and illustrious careers, moderated by Ted Fox, historian and author of the only full-scale history of the Apollo, Showtime at the Apollo ($20) Event Website

(Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023) (Varies) A week long series of runway shows where over 70 designers show off their collections for upcoming seasons. There are also lots of parties and celebrations during New York Fashion Week. Event Website

(New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102) (8pm) Puccini’s ravishing, sensuous Madama Butterfly, one of opera’s undisputed masterworks, comes to Prudential Hall in this new staging from Opera New Jersey and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. ($25+) Event Website

(Capitale, 130 Bowery, New York, NY 10013) (10pm) This V-Day party and Fashion Week kick-off celebration, co-hosted by fashion publicist and reality-TV star Kelly Cutrone and downtown party icon Susanne Bartsch, boasts a fabulous costume contest and the chance to win a $4,000 shopping spree. And, before you think the admission fee is kind of steep, we should mention that there’s an open bar all night. ($100) Event Website

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(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) Join Folsom Street East for a fashion show and silent charity auction. Models representing NYC's fiercest leather/fetish/kink-wear designers will present themselves on the runway as guests enjoy cocktails and place their bids on a wide array of luxury adult items. Save the date and come out for a night of sexy, provocative fashion and fellowship for a good cause, with all proceeds benefiting the Center. ($10- 15 includes 1 drink) Event Website

(Santo’s Party House, 100 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013) (11pm) For fifteen years broken-hearted creatures of the night have been seeking solace at the Anti-Valentine’s Day Ball, where it’s easy to distract yourself with burlesque, belly dancers, DJs, and live bands. Plus, you get to wear a costume. ($18/$30) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (9pm) The DJ is sure to get your heart pumping at one of our most popular Dance 208 parties -- the Valentines Day Dance! So come get your red on and dance the night away for a special romantic evening at Dance 208. ($10) Event Website

(Public Assembly, 70 N. 6th St., Brooklyn, NY 11211) Celebrate the important social justice work of the Sylvia Rivera Law Project and dance your butt off at this dance party brought to you by HEY QUEEN! SRLP is a progressive non-profit organization that does pro-bono legal work, trainings, and education around transgender issues at the intersections of gender, economic, and racial justice. ($5 - 10 donation) Event Website

(Merkin Concert Hall, 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023) (3pm) Join Magda Fishman, Israeli composer/pianist/guitarist Gilad Cohen, bouzouki and guitar virtuoso Avram Pengas, the CBST Chorus under the direction of Joyce Rosenzweig, and some of the most exciting instrumentalists today in a not-to-be missed concert of pulsating, breathtakingly beautiful Israeli popular music. ($36) Event Website

(BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201) (4:30pm) Followed by conversation with Susan Sarandon in the Howard Gilman Opera House moderated by Bob Balaban ($15) Event Website

(meet @ Kee's Chocolates, 80 Thompson St) (11am) Indulge in 4 of the best chocolate delights in SoHo and Greenwich Village. Purchases are optional. Start with Kee's Chocolates, highest rated in Zagat for freshest ingredients from around the world, then head to Vosges, beautiful chocolates, great presentation. Next stop is The Best Chocolate Cake in the World, a lofty name but actually lives up to its name. And lastly Payard Bakery,for one of the finest chocolate eclairs. Event Website

(Christ & St.Stephen Church, 120 W. 69th St., New York, NY 10023) (3pm) After several years living in New Zealand and touring internationally, “the singing policeman”, Daniel Rodriguez, returns to New York City for a concert to benefit Chelsea Opera. The program will also feature soprano Marla Kavanaugh and mezzo soprano Leonarda Priore with Kelly Horsted accompanying in an eclectic program of inspirational songs, standards, musical theater and selections from favorite operas. Chelsea Opera's production fund ($25/$15 ($30/$20 @ door)) (212-260-1796) [email protected] Event Website

(CBS) (8pm) Current GRAMMY® nominees Arcade Fire, Eminem, Cee Lo Green, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, and Katy Perry. Barbra Streisand will also perform, alongside other big acts including Mick Jagger and Gwyneth Paltrow. Event Website

(Highline Ballroom, 431 West 16th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) On St. Valentine's Day, prepare to be swept off of your feet at "AMOR Y TANGO", an unforgettable stage tango dinner show produced by Sergio Segura and Dances of Vice which will explore the sentiments of love, passion and desire through tango to set your heart aflame. ($20+) Event Website

(Bryant Park, 25 West 40th St, New York, NY 10018) (6:30pm) Enjoy favorite winter flicks on our 900 sq. ft. outdoor screen. Warm up to hot chocolate underneath the stars and chill for a NYC movie night like never before. The Cutting Edge: Romance on the ice between a hockey player and a figure skater while they struggle to train together for the Olympics. (FREE) Event Website

(The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street, btwn Broadway & 8th Ave., New York, NY 10036) (7pm) Celebrate the magical evening with World Renowned Big Band Leader Joe Battaglia serenading the Edison Ballroom guests. Valentines Day tickets include a 4-course meal passed hors d’ouvres, dancing, and open bar ($125) Event Website

(Astor Center, 399 Lafayette St (at E. 4th St), New York, NY 10003) (6:30pm) Each guest will get his or her own bacon tasting plate so that everyone gets a chance to sample the full array of cured meat from artisinal producers, pairing them to the premium American whiskies at a personal pace. ($45) Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (8am - 11pm) With elite dogs and trainers from all over the world, in every breed, this is a show for dog lovers and breeders alike ($48+) Event Website

(Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natur, West 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024) (6:30pm) Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a unique New York City experience. The evening begins with a cocktail hour complete with hors d’oeuvres, champagne, and chocolate-covered strawberries. A narrated tour of the night sky in the Hayden Planetarium will follow. Sit back, hold hands, and enjoy some of the greatest romance stories of all time. ($75) Event Website

(Merchants House, 29 East 4th St, New York, NY 10003) (7pm) A program of romantic songs and arias by 19th-century composers performed in the Museum’s Greek Revival double parlors by members of the Bond Street Euterpean Singing Society: Anthony Bellov, Rosalind Gnatt, Jane Rady, Dayle Vander Sande. Bellini, Schumann, Gounod, Wagner, Strauss, Amy Beach and more. ($25) Event Website

(Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal Street near West 4th St., NY, NY 10014) (7pm) OVERRULED: One of Shaw’s most wicked of one-act comedies (written in 1912), the story follows two couples. Each pair has each decided to take a trip away from their mate, to go around the world to reawaken their romance when they reunite. On the journey, each meets the partner of the other couple with surprising results. Also, in celebration of Valentine’s Day, this remarkable cast will perform songs of Noel Coward, Irving Berlin and Frank Loesser. Starring Daniel Davis, Alison Fraser, George S. Irving, Daniel Jenkins, Jonathan Monro, Tom Viola and Karen Ziemba. DavidStaller produces and directs all of the Project Shaw events. Gingold Theatrical Group: plays about human rights ($25) (212.352.3101) [email protected] Event Website

(Banya, 602 Coney Island Ave bet Beverley Rd & Ave C, Brooklyn, NY 11218) (7pm) few hand-picked professionals on hand for the optional platzas and massages. Enjoy: Russian, Turkish and Swedish steam rooms, jacuzzi and cold plunge pool; poolside dance floor; rooftop smoking deck; hookah lounge and chillout rooms; authentic and delicious Russian food in a private restaurant room with a view of the dance floor. ($45) Event Website

(Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012) (10pm) After a sold-out performance at Galapagos Art Space, "Sex and Taboo" returns with a very special Valentine's event to enthrall and disturb you. It just isn't Valentine's Day without torture devices, obsessive love, and blood! ($10/$14 @ door) Event Website

(Longacre Theatre, 220 West 48th St, New York, NY 10036) (Varies) Harvey Fierstein, Jeffrey Tambor and Wilson Jermaine Heredia begin performances in La Cage aux Folles as Albin, Georges and Jacob respectively. ($39.50+) Event Website

(Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020) (8pm) The producers edited together a collection of Elvis' finest concert performances that exist on film and video and removed virtually all sound from the footage except for Elvis' vocal. All music heard in the concert production is performed live except for Elvis' voice. On either side of the Elvis performance screen are screens that carry live action from the stage. From the first song it's magic. You're at a real Elvis concert. ($59+) Event Website

(Merkin Concert Hall, 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023) (8pm) Night & Day/USA examines Americans at work--or looking for work—and delves into our dreams, contrasting our labors in the real world with our inner lives and fantasies. Featuring songs by American composers . ($40+) Event Website

(Museum of Moving Image, 35 Avenue at 37 Street, Astoria, NY 11106) (7pm) One of the most influential and successful performers and creative figures in television history, will be featured in a special program. An Evening with Bill Cosby, will consist of a conversation with Mr. Cosby about his trailblazing career in television, and will include clips from such groundbreaking network programs as I Spy, The Bill Cosby Show, and The Cosby Show, all for NBC. ($30) Event Website

(Bowery Poetry Club, 308 BOWERY, (b/w BLEECKER & HOUSTON), New York, NY 10012) (10:30pm) Go-Go Harder--the boylesque wonder--is simply the boy from the prairie turned professional strip-tease extraordinaire! With the help of some beautiful burlesque fairy godmothers (and some just plain fairies), Harder has transformed himself from a boy in a jock strap to... a boy in a sparkly jockstrap, and it breaks-away! ($8/$12 @ door) Event Website

(ihi (The Institute for Human Identity), 322 Eighth Avenue, Suite 802 at 26th Street, New York, NY 10001) (7pm) Transgender and transsexual parents have unique concerns regarding how their gender affects their children, their partners, and the life of the family. This workshop will explore the challenges faced by transgender and transsexual parents and their children at various ages. (FREE) (212-243-2830) [email protected] Event Website

(Pier 60, 23rd St & the Hudson River, New York, NY 10011) (6:30pm) Enjoy a grand tasting of culinary creations from over 30 of New York’s best known chefs, assisted by C-CAP students and alumni, while sipping superb wines and exquisite champagne. Take advantage of the once-in-a-lifetime culinary and travel packages by bidding on items in their silent auction. Event Website

(ihi (The Institute for Human Identity), 322 Eighth Avenue, Suite 802 at 26th Street, New York, NY 10001) (7pm) A ground-breaking new support program of workshops and counseling for LGBTQ parents and prospective parents. While LGBTQ persons now more freely contemplate marriage and family life, they still face more difficult challenges than their straight counterparts. The Family Q workshops alert the participants to the emotional issues they and their children will face, and gives them the insights and tools needed for productive family building. Family Q also provides follow-up counseling for workshop participants. (FREE) ((212) 243-2830) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Out Professionals invites you to our second annual no-holds-barred night of Oscar dish and dirt. Village Voice gossip giant Michael Musto hosts a roundtable of entertainment insiders, including Judy Gold, and Bradley Jacobs, who have seen it all -- flubbed speeches, red-carpet disasters, wardrobe malfunctions -- and share it all about why this year's nominees are alright or all wrong. ($5 members/$10 non) Event Website

(Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065) (Varies) Curated by Grammy Award-winning eighth blackbird, who will also perform, the Festival brings together a diverse array of composers and performers for four concerts, including: red fish blue fish, the percussion lab out of San Diego; Argento Chamber Ensemble; and Newspeak. ($25+) Event Website

(World Financial Center Courtyard Gallery, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10281) (7pm) A concert tribute to Paul Robeson (1898-1976), one of America’s most powerful singers. ThE concert features many of Robeson’s most famous and inspirational songs. There are songs of deliverance, from African-American spirituals to Mendelssohn’s Elijah. There are songs of workmen on the world’s great rivers, such as Robeson’s signature "Ol’ Man River" and the Russian "Song of the Volga Boatmen."

(City Center, 131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019) (Varies) Featuring twenty of Spain's most exciting artists from the new generation of flamenco, dramatic choreography by Rafael Estévez and Nani Paños, and musical direction by the electrifying pianist Chano Domínguez, this dazzling show takes the audience into the heart of Andalusian flamenco today. US debut. ($35+) Event Website

(Beacon High School, 227 West 61 Street, New York, NY 10023) (7:30pm) The 1992 Tony Award winning musical, chronicles the struggles of one family to stick together, no matter the obstacles. At the center is Marvin, who leaves his wife and young son to live with another man. His ex wife marries his psychiatrist, and Marvin ends up alone. Two years later, Marvin is reunited with his lover on the eve of his son’s bar mitzvah, just as AIDS is beginning its insidious spread. ($20) [email protected] 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

(Town Hall, 123 West 43rd, New York, NY 10036) (8pm) An All-Star Benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Brings people to its Birdland stage like Liza Minnelli, Michael Feinstein, Christine Ebersole, Stephanie J. Block, Linda Lavin, Paul Schaffer, Alan Cumming, etc. etc. Nightlife Award-winner Jim Caruso will bring out the big guns for this first ever Town Hall benefit concert. It will be an evening full of extraordinary talent, wild humor, and great surprises. ($25+) Event Website

(Madame X, 94 W. Houston St., New York, NY 10012) (8pm) Nasty Canasta is joined by burlesque superstars Bunny Love and Peekaboo Pointe plus The Naked Librarian as the Naked Girls tackle Valentines' Day fallout in the best way possible: with gorgeous naked women reading from some of the best stories of failed romance ever written. Relax in the plush velvet lounge and sip a drink. ($15 - $25) (212-539-0808) [email protected] Event Website

(Town Hall, 123 West 43rd, New York, NY 10036) A one-night extravaganza at New York’s historic Town Hall, benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The legendary Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera will headline the evening with Caruso as host, leading an eclectic collection of entertainers in an old-fashioned variety show. ($25+) Event Website

(Barnes & Noble, Union Square, Union Square, New York, NY 10003) (7pm) Renowned and beloved author Maya Angelou returns to the kitchen—both hers and ours—with her second cookbook, filled with time-tested recipes and the intimate, autobiographical sketches of how they came to be. (FREE) Event Website

(92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128) (8pm) Whoopi Goldberg's extraordinary career, comedy, politics and life will be discussed. What would you ask Whoopi Goldberg? ($29) Event Website

(Housing Works, 143 West 17th St, New York, NY 10011) (10am) Evening gowns, movie memorabilia and all things glittery and glamorous Event Website

(The Wellmont Theatre, 5 Seymour St, Montclair, NJ 07042) (7pm) A genre- and gender-defying mix of rock, pop, and dance inspired by burlesque, drag queens, and glam rock band. ($25/$30 @ door) Event Website

(Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020) (7pm) No Better Than This Tour - Rock legend John Mellencamp will take the stage at Radio City Music Hal ($49+) Event Website

(Asia Society & Museum, 725 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021) (6pm) Asia Society’s networking and cocktails night for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Asia Society invites LGBT-to-B to Leo Bar. Mingle in a museum atmosphere, try an exotic cocktail and take in a free exhibition tour. (Cash Bar) Event Website

(Town Hall, 123 West 43rd, New York, NY 10036) (8pm) This one-man show is a contemporary and timeless journey that has dazzled audiences around the world. A unique blend of artistry, combining a tribute to Broadway, Frank Sinatra, and a special tribute to Sammy Davis Jr., featuring hit songs such as Defying Gravity, Mr. Bojangles, My Way and Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries. ($45) Event Website

(Glasslands, 289 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 12011) (8pm) Your front-row seat to see cutting-edge fashions by young up-and-coming designers. The event’s founder and curator, Arthur Arbit, is himself a designer and artist (his label is King Gurvy) with a passion for raw, forward-thinking creativity. He and his showcase, now in its eighth season, explore innovative ways to display fashion design and re-evaluate the fashion industry. ($8) Event Website

(7 W New York, 7 West 34th St off 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001) (11am - 5pm) The event offers two days of fun and interactive classes/lectures/demos from well-known industry pros and pioneers. Programming highlights include topics as varied as coffee cupping & tasting, afternoon tea etiquette, making tea cocktails, and incorporating coffee into your favorite recipes. ($20) Event Website

(AMC Empire, 234 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036) See all 10 Best Picture Nominees at a very special event (24-Hour Marathon Pass – $50) Event Website

(Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th St, New York, NY 10010) The GLBT sober community invite you to come dance the night away. 50/50 raffle, Creamy Dreamy Cupcakes and FAB DJ NADIR! (FREE) Event Website

(The Delancey, 168 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002) (6pm) Performances from featured musicians of The Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival include musician, playwright, educator and social arts activist Hanifah Walidah, critically acclaimed 2006 OUTFEST Award winner Nedra Williams, and 2009 Urban Music Award winner and soul artist Reina Williams, plus August Night Café’s 2010 DJ, DJ Rimarkable. Raffle tickets will be on sale for items such as a ticket to this year’s festival, two tickets to a live concert by Bitch, recorded music, Michfest logo gear, yoga or massage, web design work, jewelry, and a photojournalism book about the festival. help women with financial need attend the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival ($25) [email protected] 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

(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. Finally, write a list of the women you want to date, and minutes later you find out your mutual matches. Girlfriend Material is a way to meet women you are compatible with. ($20) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(West Chelsea Arts Building, 526 West 26th St. (10th & 11th Ave.), New York, NY 10001) (1pm) 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

(92YTribeca, 00 Hudson St, New York, NY 10012) (10pm) It's time to sing-along to The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert! All motivated by very different reasons, transsexual Bernadette (Terence Stamp), Tick/Mitzi del Bra (Hugo Weaving) and Adam/Felicia Jollygoodfellow (a very flamboyant Guy Pearce, boasting spot-on lip-synching skills) journey across the Australian outback to perform in a drag show. You'll laugh so hard — your lashes will curl all by themselves! ($13 includes one beer)

(C LOUNGE, 230 RT. 46 EAST, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663) (3pm - 7pm) Dance away those winter blues ! At WomenTwoWomen's Afternoon Dance Party...Drink Specials all afternoon/evening ($10 @ door) (973-907-6059) [email protected] Event Website

(Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn College, 2900 Campus Road, Brooklyn, NY 11210) (2pm) Take the A Train back to the days when Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman lit up the airwaves and Duke Ellington raised the roof at the Cotton Club in this swingin' big band revue. Featuring such memorable favorites as "String of Pearls," "Caravan," "Green Eyes," and many more, this show will get you in the mood as it spotlights how the "sound of hope" altered the course of American music forever. ($27/$30 @ door) Event Website

(Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place, Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012) (2pm) With cutting-edge special effects, unmatched audience interaction and on-screen appearances from Captain Kirk and Spock themselves, Star Trek Live is an exhilarating and unforgettable journey through the universe. Be a part of Star Trek Live and boldly go where no one has gone before! ($15+) Event Website

(BAM Harvey Theater, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217) (6pm) The inimitable Rush is Poprischin, paper-pusher, lunatic, prophet, and forlorn lover in The Diary of a Madman. The actor and director Armfield will discuss bringing Gogol’s darkly comic short story back to the stage, 20 years after their adaptation was first performed. ($15) Event Website

(Astor Center, 399 Lafayette St (at E. 4th St), New York, NY 10003) (8:30pm) Bartenders, cocktail waitresses, brand ambassadors, advanced amateurs: looking to expand your cocktail-making repertoire? Step behind the bar with mixologist Jonathan Pogash and craft your own original cocktails. After a quick primer on basic bar techniques, current cocktail trends, and the science behind perfect flavor combinations, you'll be let loose to create your own unique libations. ($65) Event Website

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(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (8pm) In keeping with Lady Gaga's flair for the theatrical, as well as her innovative and creative spirit, the second leg of the tour promises to push the limits of the live concert experience, bringing fans a spectacle even more eye-popping than what they experienced during the thrilling first leg of The Monster Ball. ($54+) Event Website

(Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway, New York, NY 10023) (6pm) The International Contemporary Ensemble gives the world premiere of Nathan Davis’ beautiful, evocative Bells, in this free festival-opening event. (P.S. Be a part of the music—bring your cell phone.) (FREE) Event Website

(The Lexington Avenue Armory, 68 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010) 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

(Museum of Moving Image, 35 Avenue at 37 Street, Astoria, NY 11106) (7pm) In 2005, Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King co-created The Comeback, a penetrating and often brutal satire of reality TV, sitcoms, and show business in general. After a screening of the first episode, Lisa Kudrow will discuss the conception, execution, and untimely demise of the critically lauded series ($20) Event Website

(Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 239 West 49th St, New York, NY 10036) Previews February 24th. The South Park guys may already be jabbing their stick at Broadway’s business practices. Event Website

(Barnes & Noble 82nd St, 2289 Broadway at 82nd St, New York, NY 10024) (7pm) "hidden" about gay youth who escape reparative therapy into underground safe houses was the subject of a short film produced by George Michael. Mournian has written for The Huff Po, Marie Claire, & Los Angeles, among others. Mournian was awarded the Eli Cantor Chair at Yaddo, studied at UC Berkeley. (FREE) (212-362-8835) [email protected] Event Website

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) (Fr 6 - 10pm; Sa 2 - 6pm) The New York Wine Expo is a three-day exposition catering to both the general public and the trade in the nation's hub. Don't miss this opportunity to sample over 600 wines from over 150 winemakers from around the globe in the Grand Tasting. ($25+) Event Website

(New York Society for Ethical Culture Concert Hall, Central Park West at 67th St, New York, NY 10023) (7:30pm) A public concert celebrating the late “quiet Beatle,” George Harrison in honor of his 67th birthday. Grammy Award winner Roberta Flack will be headlining the evening performing popular Beatles ($40+) Event Website

(Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043) (8pm) See Kate perform her world-famous burlesque Bubble Wrap Dance as she gleefully pops the air out of deniers and disruptors, birthers and dearthers, conservadems and bibliocrats, the -stans and the bans, spine flu and whine flu, ex-gays and A-gays, the audacity of nope and of course, the pope. ($35/40 @ door) Event Website

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) (Sa 10am - 6pm; Su 10am - 4pm) This event continues to be North America's premiere travel show attracting a unique global representation of the world's leading tourism markets. ($15) Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (7:30pm) Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that they have joined forces for one of the most anticipated musical events of the year, THE HEART & SOUL TOUR. ($54+) Event Website

(Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn College, 2900 Campus Road, Brooklyn, NY 11210) (8pm) Sometimes playful, often sensual, and always dramatic, Tango Buenos Aires presents Fuego Tango y Pasion (The Fire and Passion of Tango), a seductive journey through the history of modern tango. Experience the heart and soul of Argentina's passionate dance form with this fiery ensemble of 25 tango virtuosi, performing to live music by Piazzolla, Mores and other Argentine masters. ($36+) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (9pm) Gloria Gaynor, Donna Summer, Anita Ward and Diana Ross...Come and re-live the days of the Trocadero Transfer and dance the night away! Disco Queens to the dance floor now! ($10) Event Website

(ABC) (8pm) Will be co-hosted by James Franco and Anne Hathaway and will be telecast live on ABC from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood Event Website

(Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette, New York, NY 10003) (7pm) Celebrate Hollywood's most glamorous night with comedian Murray Hill. The evening will feature impromptu performances, impersonations of the nominated stars, movie spoofs, movie trivia games and lots of prizes, including a grand prize to the Winner of the OSCAR PREDICTION BALLOT! ($25) Event Website

(92YTribeca, 00 Hudson St, New York, NY 10012) (7pm) A live broadcast of the 82nd Academy Awards—themed drink specials, prizes and more. Hosts will provide erudite commentary on the fashion choices, questionable results and all manner of madness surrounding the big event. Dress up, whether your preference is swan gown or bolo tie. ($10 ticket includes one glass of champagne) Event Website

(The Palace Theatre, Broadway at 47th Street, New York, NY 10036) (Varies) Opening night. Based on the smash-hit movie, PRISCILLA is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. ($60+) Event Website

(Christie's, 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10019) (6:30pm) A musical gala benefiting the New York City Gay Men's Chorus & Youth Pride Chorus Promoting Equality Through the Power of Song. A wonderful evening starring Ann Harada and featuring performances from members of the NYCGMC, Youth Pride Chorus and Jacqueline JonÉe! The evening will also include a live auction by a Christie's Auctioneer and a special appearance from Ermine Muff. Event Website

(Crash Mansion, 199 Bowery, New York, NY 10002) (8:30pm) Before the revolution comes, there's still time for one more night of debauchery! Sweet and Nasty Burlesque presents a night of decadence, voluptuousness, masked delights, and baked goods. "It's so rare that we get to see how the other half lives - the naked half," says star Nasty Canasta. "We thought it was time for a little licentiousness of our own." Powder your tallest wig and tie on your best velvet mask as you witness the command performances, refined talents and glittery temper tantrums of some of the most beautiful brats of burlesque: Nasty Canasta, special guests Deanna Danger, Little Luna, boylesque sensation Go-Go Harder, and sensational stage kitten Boo Bess. ($10) [email protected] Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (7pm) Four of the greatest players of all time. Renewing classic rivalries of the 1980's and 1990's, the Showdown will feature an eight-game pro set between John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl, followed by a best-of-three set match between Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras. ($50) Event Website

(The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012) (7:30pm) Noel Coward’s delicious bonbon, Fallen Angels shocked and amused audiences in its London debut in 1925. Julia and Jane, longtime friends, married to very respectable gents have their cozy lives upturned when they learn that the dashing French lover they shared years before is coming to London. (FREE) Event Website

(Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011) (Varies) Presenting another exhilarating season of dance featuring the New York premieres of "For Joy,” "Vanishing Languages” and “…the heart…” as well as revival performances of “Light Lies,” “Shattered,” “Tears Rolling,” “White Dragon,” & “Treading”. ($10+) (212-242-0800) Event Website