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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Arts & Entertainment
NY International Auto Show
(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) (Varies) Some of the hottest cars and trucks ever seen all under one roof. That means more sneak peeks, more brand new '11 & '12 production models and more concept vehicles than ever before. ($14) Event Website
Note: this event runs April 22 - May 1

Ongoing Events

through April 30
Arts & EntertainmentLGBT
The All-American Genderf*ck Cabaret
(Paradise Factory Theater, 64 East 4th Street, Between Bowery & Second Avenue), New York, NY 10003) (Varies) Eight gender stereotypes, countless dance breaks, one intimately outrageous cabaret, and one androgynous omnipotent emcee to guide them all. A story about back-alley fights, The Pussies of America, sexting, acquaintance rape, infidelity, and the ass-backwards ways we seek affection. ($18)
This event runs April 8 - 30
through April 30
Arts & Entertainment
The Family Shakespeare
(June Havoc Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10018) (Tu - Th 7pm; Fri & Sat a8pm) Henrietta has always been enraptured by the works of William Shakespeare. When she dangerously invites an innocent boy into her magical world, she discovers her family has not only censored the Bard, but also kept her from one of his most scandalous tales. Will their actions crush her imagination, make it spin out of control, or will they join her in a land of Ophelias, Calibans and Kings? Welcome to the Imaginarium of Henrietta Bowdler in 18th Century Bath. ($18) (212-352-3101) [email protected] Event Website
This event runs April 13 - 30
through April 30
Arts & EntertainmentLGBT
Four Visions
(Leslie/Lohman Gallery, 26 Wooster St, New York, NY 10013) (noon - 6 pm) Opening Reception today. 6-8pm. An exhibition of modern day painters: Mylo Quam, Stephen Kelemen, Scott Siedman, and Michael Hennessy, embodies four different aesthetic approaches, four different perceptions--some subtle, some declamatory, of male beauty and phallic power. (FREE) (212-431-2609) [email protected] Event Website
This event runs March 29 - April 30
through May 1
Arts & Entertainment
Blue Man Group
(Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003) (Varies) Its new. Its cool. BLUE MAN GROUP has updated the wildly popular theatrical show. Signature moments combine with breathtakingly fun new pieces for an explosive evening of entertainment. Use codes PNEWBMG for Poncho Seats and NEWBLUE for Non-Poncho Seats. ($72+) (18002583626) Event Website
This event runs March 29 - May 1
through May 1
Arts & Entertainment
Tribeca Film Festival
(See website for times and location) (Varies) The Tribeca Film Festival was founded to celebrate NYC as a major filmmaking center and to contribute to the long-term recovery of lower Manhattan. Event Website
This event runs April 20 - May 1
through May 1
Arts & Entertainment
NY International Auto Show
(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) (Varies) Some of the hottest cars and trucks ever seen all under one roof. That means more sneak peeks, more brand new '11 & '12 production models and more concept vehicles than ever before. ($14) Event Website
This event runs April 22 - May 1
through May 1
Arts & Entertainment
Hanami: The Cherry Blossoms
(Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225) (10am - 6pm) The Japanese cultural tradition not only of viewing, but of viewing and cherishing cherry blossom season. From buds to blossoms to falling petals, come see the world's most diversion collection of Japanese flowering cherry trees outside of Japan. ($10) Event Website
This event runs April 2 - May 1
through May 1
Arts & Entertainment
Tribeca Film Festival
(See website for details) (Varies) The Tribeca Film Festival was founded to celebrate New York City as a major filmmaking center and to contribute to the long-term recovery of lower Manhattan. Provides artists with unique platforms to expand the audience for their works and to broaden the access point for consumers to experience independent film and media.
This event runs April 20 - May 1
through May 4
Arts & Entertainment
Spring Downtown Festival
(See website for details) (See website for details) Tonight, don’t miss the “Spring Fling,” a free kick-off party, with performances from all of the league’s members.Presented by the Lower Manhattan Arts League, the festival presents an array of exciting new works through May. Events include the Flea Theater’s music series “Music With a View 2011,” Blue Coyote Theater’s “Open Access: Plays in Progress,” and Dance New Amsterdam’s “50collectiVe Workshop.” Event Website
This event runs March 21 - May 4
through May 5
Social
NYC's Girl Scout Cookie Pop Up Shop
(See website for details) Whether you are into the Thin Mints, Samoas or Dulce De Leche, we all have a favorite Girls Scout Cookie Flavor! Help a great cause and bring back the memories! Event Website
This event runs April 4 - May 5
through May 30
Arts & Entertainment
Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter
(American Museum of Natural History, 175 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023) This highly popular winter attraction transforms the iciest day into a summer escape, inviting visitors to mingle with up to 500 fluttering, iridescent butterflies among blooming tropical flowers and lush green vegetation in 80-degree temperatures. ($28) Event Website
This event runs October 16, 2010 - May 30, 2011
through June 1
Arts & Entertainment
Spiderman Turn Off the Dark
(Foxwoods Theater, 214 West 43rd St, New York, NY 10019) (Varies) Previews November 14th Opens December 21st. Drawing from over 40 years of Marvel comic books for inspiration, Spiderman - Turn Off The Dark, spins a new take on the mythic tale of Peter Parker, a teenager whose unremarkable life in Queen's is turned upside down - literally - when he's bitten by a genetically altered spider and wakes up the next morning clinging to the ceiling. Event Website
This event runs February 7 - June 1
through June 5
Arts & Entertainment
Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels
(Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, 2 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10028) Van Cleef & Arpels has played a leading role in style and design innovation. Its timeless pieces have been worn by style icons including the Duchess of Windsor, Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor. This exhibition will explore the historical significance of the firm's contributions to jewelry design in the 20th century. On view will be more than 350 works. Event Website
This event runs February 18 - June 5
through June 6
Arts & Entertainment
Music To My Eyes
(MoMA, 11 West 53 St, New York, NY 10019) Approximately 70 works from a wide range of artists and musicians will be on view, including works by the Beastie Boys, Kathleen Hanna and Le Tigre, Keith Haring, Christian Marclay, Steven Parrino, Run DMC, and Joanie 4 Jackie, a video chain letter founded by Miranda July. ($20) Event Website
This event runs February 16 - June 6
through June 12
Arts & EntertainmentLGBT
The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures
(The Public Theatre, 425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003) (Varies) New York Premiere by Tony Kushner & directed by Michael Greif. The show explores revolutionary versus evolutionary change, the history of Italian-American radicalism, sex, sexual identity, prostitution, parenting, politics, theology, real estate, unions of all kinds, and debts both repaid and unpayable. ($75) Event Website
This event runs March 22 - June 12
through June 13
Arts & Entertainment
Harry Potter Comes to NYC
(Discovery Times Square Exposition, 226 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036) (Varies) Experience the amazing craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter™ films displayed in settings inspired by the films sets - including the Great Hall, Hagrid's hut and the Gryffindor™ common room. Discover iconic items such as Harry's original wand and eyeglasses, the Marauder's Map, Gryffindor school uniforms as well as costumes worn at the Yule Ball. ($26) Event Website
This event runs April 5 - June 13
through June 25
Arts & Entertainment
The Motherf**ker with the Hat
(Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036) (Varies) Chris Rock makes his Broadway debut in The Mother****** with the Hat, a world premiere comedy by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Also starring Bobby Cannavale and Annabella Sciorra, The Mother****** with the Hat is a razor-tongued verbal cage-match about unadulterated love and uncontrolled adultery, coming to Broadway for a strictly limited 15-week event. ($66.50+) Event Website
This event runs March 16 - June 25
through June 30
LGBTSports
Sundance Outdoor Adventure Spring Hikes
(See website for details) (weekends April - June) A dozen+ hiking opportunities in the New York City area. Includes Delaware & Raritan Canal to Princeton, Breakneck Ridge, Pine Meadow Lake/ Harriman State Park, Planting Fields Arboretum, Storm King, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Ossining to Croton, Palisades & Giant Stairs, Greenbrook Sanctuary Tour. (3473313887) [email protected] Event Website
This event runs April 1 - June 30
through July 3
Arts & Entertainment
The Importance of Being Earnest
(American Airlines Theater, 227 West 42nd St, New York, NY 10036) (Varies) Tony Award® winner Brian Bedford directs and stars as Lady Bracknell in Oscar Wilde's comedic masterpiece about class and name-dropping. The cast of this glorious comedy also features Dana Ivey as Miss Prism and Paxton Whitehead as Reverend Chasuble. ($67+) Event Website
This event runs January 13 - July 3
through July 4
Arts & Entertainment
House of Blue Leaves
(Walter Kerr Theater, 219 West 48th St, New York, NY 10036) (Varies) Ben Stiller and Edie Falco return to Broadway in a strictly limited, 16-week engagement of John Guare's comic masterpiece. Stiller is Artie Shaughnessy, a zookeeper and wannabe songwriter, who is trying to cope with a schizophrenic wife, an impatient girlfriend and a visit from the Pope, all while sustaining his dream of hitting it big. Jennifer Jason Leigh also stars in this satirical take on celebrity, religion, and the frequent merging of the two. ($57+) Event Website
This event runs April 4 - July 4
through July 31
Arts & Entertainment
Anything Goes
(Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 West 43 St, New York, NY 10036) (Varies) This saucy and splendid new production of Cole Porter's musical romp across the Atlantic, starring Tony Award® winner Sutton Foster and Tony® & Academy® Award winner Joel Grey! ($87) Event Website
This event runs March 10 - July 31
through September 1
Arts & Entertainment
Fossil Opens Retro Pop-Up Shop
(Fossil, 111 Spring St, New York, NY 10012) (Varies) Excited to see a bevy of vintage items selected by the staff, as well as leather goods and accessories that are synonymous with the label. Fossil also goes retro and promises to transport us to another time with '70s style; an obvious reoccurring trend this Fashion Week that will wear us well into next winter. Event Website
This event runs February 11 - September 1
through September 3
Arts & Entertainment
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
(Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036) (Varies) scar® and Emmy Award® winner Robin Williams makes his Broadway debut in the New York premiere. he lives of two American Marines and an Iraqi translator are forever changed by an encounter with a quick-witted tiger who haunts the streets of war-torn Baghdad attempting to find meaning, forgiveness and redemption amidst the city’s ruins. Rajiv Joseph's groundbreaking new American play explores both the power and the perils of human nature. ($60+) Event Website
This event runs March 20 - September 3
through September 4
Arts & EntertainmentLGBT
La Cage
(Longacre Theatre, 220 West 48th St, New York, NY 10036) (Varies) La Cage aux Folles gets a sprinkling of STARDUST as 4-time Tony® winner HARVEY FIERSTEIN (Hairspray, Fiddler on the Roof) and two-time Tony® Award-nominee CHRISTOPHER SIEBER (Monty Python’s Spamalot, Shrek The Musical) join the new, Tony-winning Broadway production of the musical comedy HARVEY FIERSTEIN co-wrote with JERRY HERMAN almost 30 years ago! La Cage aux Folles is a tuneful and touching tale of one family’s struggle to stay together... stay fabulous... and above all else, stay true to themselves! DON’T MISS IT, DARLINGS! ($47+) Event Website
This event runs February 15 - September 4
through October 4
Arts & Entertainment
Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating & Marriage
(Sofia's Downstairs Theatre, 221 West 46 St, New York, NY 10036) (Varies) the story of Miss Abigail, the most sought-after relationship expert to the stars (think Dr. Ruth meets Emily Post), and her sexy side-kick Paco, as they travel the world teaching Miss Abigail’s outrageously funny “how-tos” on dating, mating and marriage! ($69+) Event Website
This event runs December 14, 2010 - October 4, 2011
through November 6
Arts & Entertainment
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
(Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036) (Varies) Openig bight. Starring the acclaimed international stage and film actor Daniel Radcliffe (Equus on Broadway, the Harry Potter film series) and five-time Emmy Award® winner John Larroquette (Night Court, The Practice) in their Broadway musical debuts, this Pulitzer and Tony Award®-winning “Best Musical” is the hilarious fable of executive dreams and office romance. ($52+) Event Website
This event runs March 27 - November 6
through January 2, 2012
Arts & Entertainment
The World's Largest Dinosaurs
(American Museum of Natural History, 175 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023) (Varies) A new exhibition this spring focusing on the monstrous size and impressive survival of these beings with hands-on computer activities and collections of sauropod specimens. The main attraction will be a life-size sauropod dinosaur that is about 60 feet in length. ($24) Event Website
This event runs April 16, 2011 - January 2, 2012
through January 3, 2012
Arts & Entertainment
On the High Line Kim Beck Space Available
(The High Line, Gansevoort St to 34th St, btwn 10 & 11th Aves, New York, NY 10011) Three sculptures resembling the skeletal framework behind advertising billboards. These blank forms emulate the abounding indicators of the economic recession, such as empty storefronts and "For Sale" signs. Beck's sculptures have the illusion of depth when viewed from the front, but as visitors move past them, the side views reveal that they are completely flat, cut from perspective drawings and built like theater props. (FREE) Event Website
This event runs March 4, 2011 - January 3, 2012

Recurring Events this Wednesday

OrganizationsSports
Front Runners New York
Tuesdays at 7pm, 3rd St & Prospect Park West; Wednesdays at 6:45pm, 236 West 73rd St; Saturdays at 9:15am, 236 West 73rd St Event Website
This event runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Organizations
Service & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE)
(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) The world's oldest and largest not-profit agency dedicated to serving LGBT senior citizens. Activities include Daytime Discussion, Art Studio, 75+, Support Group, Scrabble & Bridge and Women's and Men's activities. Event Website
This event runs Monday through Friday
Arts & Entertainment
Last Call at the Starliner Lounge
(Corio, 337 West Broadway, New York, NY 10003) (8:00pm) Last Call at the Starliner Lounge, a new and entirely original burlesque noir musical featuring live music, murder, mystery, camp and, last but never least, a bevy of twirling tassels- in the tradition of the five lesbian brothers. The once-underground, once-illegal show formally takes the top floor of Soho’s burlesque landmark. ($15) (212-966-3901) [email protected] Event Website
This event runs Wednesdays
LGBTSocial
Out on the Floor - Same Sex Ballroom Dance Classes
(Ripley Grier Studios, 939 8th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Buzzer 307, New York, NY 10019) (Tu 8pm; We 8:30pm) Greg Ryzio brings same sex ballroom dancing to Hells Kitchen. Learn classic Ballroom and spicy Latin dances with your partner or on your own. Classes are open to anyone looking to learn in a comfortable and friendly environment. Come join in on the fun! ($20) (917.692.8732) [email protected] Event Website
This event runs Tuesdays and Wednesdays