EVENTS WEDNESDAY 12/5 Around Town Israeli Folk-Dance Wednesdays ...
Around Town
Israeli Folk-Dance Wednesdays draw over 100 participants each week. Lessons start early for beginners?more advanced dancers stop by later to chat & boogie; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 6:45-8, call for price [through 12/26].
It's Ice Skating Time In Prospect Park Strap 'em on & head down to Kate Wollman Ice Skating Center, Prospect Park (Parkside & Ocean Aves.), Bklyn, 718-287-6431; call for times, $2-$4.
Open Performance Night First 10 people to sign up perform for 10 minutes (theater, dance, poetry, fiction, trick knees...whatever). You might see someone entertaining w/originality, wit & confidence or you might see your loaded friend on stage w/a boom box blaring "Walk On The Wild Side" & seeing who wants to be his colored girls; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; 8, free.
Benefits
"Always in Our Hearts" Artists respond to Sept. 11, 10% of sales go to Robin Hood Relief Fund; Woodward Gallery, 476 Broome St., 5th fl. (Wooster St.), 212-966-3411; opens 6-8, free [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. 11-6, through 1/26].
"Crossing Brooklyn Ferry" NYU grad students read Whitman's poem in support of NY Firefighter's Sept. 11 Disaster Relief Fund; Fales Library, Bobst Library, 70 Washington Sq. S., 3rd fl. (B'way), 212-252-3596; 7, contrib. req.
Made In America Jazz Alliance International brings Bela Fleck, k.d. lang, Cassandra Wilson & many more to benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund; Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-307-4100; 8, $65-$100.
Family
Big Top Doo-Wop Acclaimed Big Apple Circus is in town, feat. Grandma the Clown, trapeze artists, horse acrobatics, brilliant dogs, juggling & more; Damrosch Park in Lincoln Center, 212-721-6500 for times; $12-$52 [repeats daily, through 1/6].
The Captain Dan & Conrad Show Ventroliquism, comedy & audience participation, ages 5-12; Seward Park Branch Library, 192 E. B'way (Fulton St.), 212-477-6770; 4, free.
Earth Celebrations Puppet & Costume Workshop Learn to make puppets, lanterns & more for a winter pageant; Earth Celebrations, 638 E. 6th St. (betw. Aves. B& C), 212-777-7969; 12:30-4:30, free [repeats Sat.].
Extreme Choices 3-D Laser show exposes kids to dangers of smoking; Liberty Science Center in NJ, 201-200-1000 for info; $3-$3.50 [repeats daily, through 6/02].
Film/Video
B-52 Hartmut Bitomsky's doc. on 450,000-pound fighting machine; Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St. (Varick St.), 212-727-8110; 1:30, 4, 7:15 & 9:45, $9 [through 12/18].
Babette's Feast Family drama, Denmark's first Foreign Language Oscar winner, screens as part of "Scandinavian Beauties" series at Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.), 212-779-3587; 6 & 8:30, $8.
"Brazil on Screen" Film series highlights tv & film of Brazil in conjunction w/"Brazil: Body & Soul" exhibition, continues today at Guggenheim Museum, 1071 5th Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; 7, $6, $5 st./s.c. [repeats Fri., through 1/11].
"Italian Cinema: A New Generation" screens Il manoscritto del principe w/English subtitles; NYU Cantor Film Center, #200, 36 E. 8th St. (betw. B'way & University Pl.), 212-998-8739; 7, free.
La Bamba Lou Diamond Phillips stars in 1987 film directed by Luis Valdez, part of "Featuring...Rock 'n' Roll" series at Donnell Library Center Aud., 20 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-0609; 2:30, free.
Last Wave 1977 flick about Australian lawyer defending five Aborigines in court; Screening Room, 54 Varick (Canal St.), 212-334-2100; 4, 6, 8, 10, $9 [through 12/6].
The Secret Garden series as part of "Happy Endings" series; St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave. (81st St.), 212-877-4380; 2, free.
Wizard of Oz Judy Garland stars in classic children's film that's even better accompanied by Floyd; Void, 16 Mercer St. (Howard St.), 212-941-6492; 7:30, free.
Lectures
Kate & Andy Spade Design/advertising duo talk about their success, over open bar; Art Directors Club, 106 W. 29th St. (6th Ave.), RSVP 212-643-1440; 6, $20, $10 st.
Readings
The Dark Knight Strikes Again This time at Virgin Megastore, where Frank Miller signs copies of his latest Batman comic book saga (for the totally uninitiated, Batman is known as "the Dark Knight"); Virgin Union Square, 14th St. (B'way), 212-598-4666; 6:30.
The Jewish Literary Exchange A "unique book club" wherein readers get to discuss a novel w/the author. This week?Leslie Epstein (King of the Jews); 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 7:30, $15.
Workshops
Coping w/Stress Free support group w/Dr. Rudy Ballentine offers grief counseling to help you conquer survivor guilt & resume life without fear; Olive Leaf Wholeness Center, 145 E. 23rd St. (6th Ave.), RSVP 212-477-0405; 5:45 [through 12/5].
THURSDAY 12/6
Film/Video
"Documentary Fortnight" Program of nearly 30 films & videos focusing on the tragic events of Sept. 11 begins screening today at Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9400; 3:30, $12, $8.50 st./s.c. [through 12/16].
"Global Visions: Disruptive Directors of British Television" showcases early works by now-acclaimed directors Ken Russel, Ken Loach, others; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; 6, $6, $4 st./s.c., $3 child. under 13 [repeats Fri. at 7, Sat. & Sun. at 2, through 1/20].
New York EXPOsition of Short Film & Video Opening night celebration for festival screens five films; Pioneer Theater, 155 E. 3rd St. (Ave. A), 212-998-4100; $9-$12, $5 st. [through Sun.].
"Old-School Kung Fu Fest 2001" returns after a one-year hiatus w/everything Hong Kong has to offer, incl. Shotgun Assassin, about a Lone Wolf, his wife & a Shogun; Cinema Village, 22 E. 12th St. (betw. 5th Ave. & University Pl.), 212-924-3364; 10, call for price [through 12/15].
Lectures
Being Arab American In New York City Abdeen Jabara, esq. discusses the realties before & after Sept. 11; Museum of the City of New York, 1220 5th Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672; 6, $7, $5 st./s.c.
"Freedom From Fear" Lecture series continues today w/"Transforming Fear"; Chakrasambara Buddhist Center, 322 8th Ave. (26th St.), 212-924-6706; 7-9, $12.
Martha Stewart lectures on how Japanese aesthetics inspired her; Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-832-1155; 6:30, $5-$10.
FRIDAY 12/7
Around Town
Amateur Boxing Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters takes on an NYFD strapper (plus lots more bouts) w/portion of the proceeds going to Twin Towers Fund; Chruch Street Boxing Gym, 25 Park Pl. (betw. Chruch St. & B'way), 212-571-1333; 7:30, $20.
Pearl Harbor Survivors Commemorate 60th anniversary w/wreath tossing ceremony (veterans are encouraged to dress in uniform); Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum, Pier 86, W. 46th St. (12th Ave.), 212-245-0072; 11:30.
Psychology Discussion Group Discuss gay life w/other men & women at Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 208 W. 13th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-206-0228; call for time & price.
Benefits
"I Love NY" Party DJ Alex spins funk, old- & new-skool w/open bar from 9-11:30, snowboard & lift ticket giveaways?proceeds go to Firefighters Burn Center Foundation & Film Fleadh; Bar 13; 35 E. 13th St. (University Pl.), 212-966-3030 x247; 9, $20.
Concert for a Landmine-Free World Country luminaries Emmylou Harris, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bruce Cockburn, Steve Earle & Patty Griffin perform to benefit Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation; Beacon Theatre, 2124 B'way (74th St.), 212-307-7171; 8, call for tickets.
Winter Masquerade Benefit Fourth-annual Gen Art benefit w/fairy tale theme; Boylan Studios, 601 W. 26th St. (betw. 11th & 12th Aves.), 212-971-5420; 10, $75-$100 incl. open bar.
Family
The Flaming Idiots Acrobatics, gadgets, juggling & silliness; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $10-$30 [repeats Sat. & Sun., through 1/13].
Hawk Watch Look for migrating raptor birds w/park rangers, binoculars provided; Henry Luce Nature Observatory at Belvedere Castle, Central Park (midpark at 79th St.), 212-772-0210; 10-4, free [repeats Sat., Sun., Mon. & Tues., through 12/15].
Icelandic Pocket Theater Puppet show about troll girls & the world's smallest giant w/puppeteer Hallveig Thorlacius; Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.), 212-779-3587, 3 & 4:30, $5 [repeats Sat. 1& 2, Sun. 12 & 2].
The Little Mermaid Musical w/pre-show workshop; YWCA, Hitchcock-Rockefeller Aud., 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-866-5170; 1, $15 & $5 workshop fee [repeats Sat. & Sun., through 12/30].
Yertle the Turtle & Miss Spider's Tea Party Mini-musical performed by the Children's Theatre Co.; 53 E. 11th St. (betw. University & B'way), 212-330-9309 x6; 2 & 6:30, $12 [repeats Sat. & Sun., through 12/30].
Film/Video
"1950s New York: Reflections from the Screen" shows films about post-WWII era in conjunction w/current exhibitions, today: The Blackboard Jungle, about education, racism & inner-city youth; the New-York Historical Society, 2 W. 77th St. (Central Park W.), 212-873-3400 x0; 7, $3 [through 12/14].
Alternative Images: Underground Films From the GDR, 1976-89 Program showcases Claus Loeser's collection of shorts; Millennium, 66 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & the Bowery), 212-673-0090; 8, $7 [repeats Sat.].
"Critic's Choice: Donald Richie on Japanese Film" continues w/1933's b&w silent, Japanese Girls at the Harbor; Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-752-3015; 6:30, $9.
New York EXPOsition of Short Film & Video Four-day festival continues?call for sched.; NYU Cantor Film Center, #200, 36 E. 8th St. (betw. B'way & University Pl.), 212-998-4100, www.nyexpo.org; 6, $9-$12, $5 st. [through Sun.].
"Old-School Kung Fu Fest 2001" returns after a one-year hiatus w/everything Hong Kong has to offer, incl. Martial Arts of Shaolin, which was filmed in the original Shaolin Temple; Cinema Village, 22 E. 12th St. (betw. 5th Ave. & University Pl.), 212-924-3364; 11:30, call for price [through 12/15].
Rashomon 1950 Japanese film "that explores the fine line between fact & subjective memory" screens at Queens Museum of Art, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 718-592-9700; 6:30, $5, $2.50 s.c./child.
"Spanish Cinema Now" Program kicks off w/Broken Silence (1 & 7:30), Welcome, Mr. Marshall! (3:15) & No Shame (5:20); Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-875-5600; $9, $4.50 s.c. [through 12/27].
Lectures
Judith Butler Famous/controversial feminist theorist & author of Gender Trouble & Bodies That Matter lectures at CUNY Grad Center, 365 5th Ave. (34th St.), 212-817-1955; 7, free.
NY Alzheimer's Association's Second Annual Early Stage Conference WABC-TV correspondent Jack Ford speaks on early-stage intervention; Grand Hyatt Hotel, Park Ave. (42nd St.), 212-983-0700; 8-4:30, call for price.
Readings
Blue Cats & Chartreuse Kittens What do Franz Liszt, Arthur Rimbaud, David Hockney & Vladimir Nabokov have in common? They were all "synesthetic," meaning one of their senses reacted when another was stimulated, i.e. they "heard" sirens when viewing red. Today Patricia Duffy reads from her new book about famous synesthetes; Other Books, 224 W. 20th St.(7th Ave.), 212-924-3344; 7:30, free, incl. wine & cheese.
Brion Gysin Celebrate new anthology writings by Gysin, inventor of "cut-up technique," collaborator w/Burroughs & author of historical narrative on Josiah Henson (whom the character Uncle Tom was based on). Ira Cohen, Genesis P-Orridge & others read; the Poetry Project, St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910; 10:30.
Women's Liberation & National Health Care Book party by "the radical feminist group Redstockings" for new tome on federalizing health insurance; 76 Laight St. (Canal St.), 212-929-6720; 6-10, $20-$100 contrib., refreshments incl.
SATURDAY 12/8
Around Town
John Lennon & The Beatles Walking Tour...My Sweet Lord The local classic rock stations have been playing that one for weeks now, though it's such a great, fitting song & nice to think George actually got there. Today is also the anniversary of John's death, so go see the Ed Sullivan Theater, Carnegie Hall, Strawberry Fields, the Dakota & more; 212-465-3331 for meeting place; 12, $13 [repeats Sun.].
Used, Rare & Out Of Print Book Fair today at the Tip Top Shoe Bldg., 155 W. 72nd St. (B'way), 212-579-0689; 10-2, free.
Family
Bogolanfini Printmaking Design mudcloth patterns w/Julio Valdez; Museum for African Art, 593 B'way (betw. Prince & Houston Sts.), 212-966-1313; 1, free.
Cuantas Cuentas (Lots of Beads!) Peruvian multimedia artist Rocio Cabello helps collect pods, cones & petals to make gifts & decorations; Kerlin Learning Center, Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (Independence Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200, 1-4, free.
Holiday Hoopla Talent Show Young dancers, musicians & others compete for prizes; Sony Wonder Technology Lab, 56th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-833-4698; 1-3:30, free.
Photos at Readings & photos w/Little Miss Spider & Madeline; the Scholastic Store, 557 B'way (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-6166; 11-4, free.
Rocket Ship Revue Dan Zanes, ex-singer of the Del Fuegos, pres. folk songs, sing-a-longs & dance classics; the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793 x29; 1&3, $10.
The Snowmaiden Play about the coming of Spring; Vital Theater Co., 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-4508; 1, $10 [repeats Sun. 11 & 1, through 12/30].
Sofrito! Storytelling & tropical music w/piano, drums, congas & bass; Hostos Center Repertory Theater, 450 Grand Concourse (149th St.) Bronx, RSVP 718-518-4455; 2, free.
Totally Tots Grand opening of areas for kids five & under incl. water & sand play, stories & songs; Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. (betw. St. Marks Ave. & Prospect Pl.), 718-735-4402, call for time, $4.
Film/Video
Flowers of Shanghai Japanese drama screens as part of American Museum of the Moving Image's "Repertory Nights" series, 35th Ave. (36th St.), Astoria, 718-784-0077; 6:30, $8.50, $5.50 st./s.c. [repeats Sun.].
"Old-School Kung Fu Fest 2001" screens 1974's Seven Brothers Meet Dracula; Cinema Village, 22 E. 12th St. (betw. 5th Ave. & University Pl.), 212-924-3364; 11:30, call for price [through 12/15].
Reality Will Not Be Televised Two-day program focusing on tragic events of Sept. 11?call for sched.; Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave. (2nd St.), 212-505-5181; 1-3, $10 [repeats Sun. at 12].
Workshops
Career Planning Workshop For Immigrants Learn about college or starting a career in English & Spanish; NY Public Library, Inwood Branch, 4790 B'way (Dyckman St.), 212-340-0972; 2:30, free.
SUNDAY 12/9
Around Town
Dignity New York Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered Catholics...listen up! Liturgies today at St. John's in the Village Episcopal Church, 218 W. 11th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-243-6192; 7:30.
Psychic Fair Tarot, astrology & psychics; 330 5th Ave. (33rd St.), 212-535-1074; 12-7.
Benefits
Flux Factory Winter Auction Nonprofit arts organization hosts quirky benefit w/performances, offering everything from original art (incl. "Tailor-made Cardboard Robot Suit") to "Flux Boys Clean Your House in Tutus," w/special guest Nelson giving Electric Chaircuts; Flux Factory, 210 Kent Ave., 2nd fl. (Metropolitan Ave.), Williamsburg, 718-302-6155; 4, free.
Haircuts for Blue A good day for a trim?stylist Heather Haddon cuts hair to raise money for Bluestockings Women's Bookstore, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 5-8, $10 contrib.
West Side Chorale Premiere concert incl. patriotic, holiday & B'way songs; West Park Church Amsterdam Ave. (86th St.) 212-787-2066; 3, $10, kids free w/toy to donate.
Family
Circus Minimus Keefer the Clown brings a suitcase full of jugglers & trapeze artists; the Town School, 540 E. 76th St. (betw. York & East End Aves.), 212-369-8890 x159; 11, 12:30 & 2; $7.
Frosty the Snowman & Lantern-Making Workshop Classic holiday tearjerker, stay to make colorful lanterns to bring home; Sony Wonder Technology Lab, 56th St. (Madison Ave.), RSVP 212-833-4698; 2 & 4, free-$5.
Hanukah Concert After daytime crafty workshops, enjoy Handel's Judas Maccabaeus performed by the Bach Society of Columbia U. & the Young People's Chorus, w/narration by poet Karl Kirchwey; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 3, $25.
Jack Frost Holiday Revue The Poko Puppets pres. "Little Red Rocket Hood," pop-up "12 Days of Christmas" & more; Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers St. (betw. West Side Hwy. & Greenwich St.), 212-346-8510; 1:30, $9-$14.
Mighty Curious Improv Troupe suggest stories & make up games, ages 7-12; Gotham City Improv Theater, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (7th Ave.), 212-665-3386; 2, $5.
Film/Video
Cultural Crossroads Selected works from the American Museum of Natural History's "Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival" screen tonight; Ocularis at Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-388-8713; 8:30, $6.
Evolution the String Cheese Incident Movie New video release screens tonight; B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 5 & 8, $6.
Readings
ABC No Rio Spoken word?no list, no time limit; 156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697; 3, free.
MONDAY 12/10
Around Town
Garment-Center-Holiday-Bargain-Shopping-Walking-Tour Whew! The mark-downs start this weekend; meet at 1411 B'way (W. 39th St.), 212-370-4212; call for times, $15 [through 12/21].
Family
Hanukah Happening Children's party w/candlemaking, music, drama & menorah lighting; Civic Center Synagogue, 49 White St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-966-7141; 4-5:30, $5.
Film/Video
"Cult Movie Nights" w/Scanners (8 & 1:30 a.m.) & Dead Ringers (10); Luxx, 256 Grand St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-599-1000; free.
Final An amnesia stricken Denis Leary is counseled by Hope Davis; Screening Room, 54 Varick (Canal St.), 212-334-2100; 3:30, 5:40, 7:50, 10, $9 [through 12/13].
"Mondo Mondays" Weekly retro film screenings continue w/BBC production of George Orwell's, 1984; Den of Cin, Two Boots, 44 Ave. A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-714-3575; 8, $5 incl. 1 drink.
"A Wonderful Town: New York in Film" Series celebrating New York City screens classics?call for sched.; Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9400; $12, $8.50 st./s.c. [through 12/21].
Readings/Open Mic
Dramatic Reading by Eve Ensler, Danny Glover, Susan Sarandon & others to benefit the women & children of Afghanistan; New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W. 64th St. (Central Park W.), 212-307-4100; 7:30, $25-$1000.
Sophisticated Mondays B&B Liquor-sponsored spoken-word continues w/32 poets a night & weekly prizes; Lola, 30 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-221-7611 x308; 7-9 [through 12/17].
TUESDAY 12/11
Film/Video
"Ciné Hommage to Jeanne Moreau" feat. Les Amants (The Lovers), b&w from 1958 about a married couple & possible new love; French Institute's Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-355-6160; 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9, $8 [through 12/18].
"The Frank Sinatra Show: Happy Holidays w/Bing & Frank" New print screens at Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; 12:30 & 3:30, $6, $4 st./s.c. [repeats Thurs. & Fri. at 6, through 1/6].
Readings/Open Mic
Eddie B's Poetry Open Mic It's the last of these for a while so stop in & say toodles to Robert. Tonight's special guests are Radomir & Monica Luza Jr.; Korova Milk Bar, 200 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 718-389-2666; 7:30, free, one drink min.
Poetry & Other Poems Neal Pollack reads (show will be recorded for upcoming Harper Collins CD so be sure to make shuffling noises you can point out to your friends later); Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (Kent St.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 10, free.