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ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org FRI: the Mammals of Zod, Karwreck, 8, $5. SAT: World/Inferno Friendship Society, I Farm, Blood Angora, 3, $5.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Vivid, Overground, Tennis, Dimension 6, Mark Sly. THURS: the Amazing Whiplast Family, Diesel Down, Gravy, Redever, P.C. Thugs. FRI: Beauty School Dropout, Bitchcat, Superhypermost, Bitterweed, Tri State Conspiracy. SAT: Soul Slide, Smokin' Buddha, Left Undone, Paisley Babelon, Stretch. MON: Emboda, the Rye, Pin-Up Suicide, Score. TUES: Spacely Sprockets, Mark Stanley, the Modern Day Urban Barbarians, Maserati.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com WEDS: Jack Black 8, Rivercat, Modus Novus, JEL, Mercy River, 7. THURS: Nero, Stunt Cycle, Clyde, Superhux, John Washburn & the Wayward Saints, the Broken Poets, 7. FRI: Lach & the Secrets Tijuana Bibles, the Boilermakers, Rivington, Mightabin, Booty Olympics, 8. SAT: Cruiser Weight, Channel, Blush 66, Lotus 33, G 13, La Pieta, 8. SUN: Benefit for Scores feat. Mark Geary, Brenden O'Sheea & others, 8. MON: Punk/metal karaoke, 10; the Fury, Mundy, Afterlife, 7. TUES: Drazy Hoops, the Connection, Nitromusk, Almighty Love Noise, Jen London, 7.
B-3
33 Ave. B (3rd St.), 212-614-9755. See also "Clubs & Lounges." THURS: B-3 Band, 7:30. FRI: DJ Eva, 9. SUN: Rick Johnson & open mic.
BAGGOT INN
82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-477-0622. THURS: City Harvest Food Drive feat. Angela McKenzie, 7:30, $5 & non-perishable food item. TUES: Steven Rosenhaus, 8, $5.
BEACON THEATER
2124 B'way (74th St.), 212-496-7070. WEDS & THURS: Widespread Panic, 8, $35, sold out.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Baritonys, Vehicle 3, Everett Fox, Kelly Callahan, Alsion Brietman, Lilian Garcia, 7. THURS: Four Wilson Drive, Hawthorne, Now is Now, Noam, Jen Shankman. FRI: Dan Cazio & the NY Bluebook, Zoux, Andy Stochansky, Michael Ruff, Emm Gryner, 8, $7. SAT: Mann Made Jam, Earth Eatz Dog!, Jel, Never Ready, One Handed Molly. SUN: Mann Made Jam, Rachael Sage, Liz Prisco. MON: Soul Alone, Debbie Deane, Gabrielle; NY Songwriters Circle. TUES: Ben Green, Katy Pfaffl, Anne Heaton, Andrew Kerr (CD release), 7:30.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. WEDS: Nickel Creek, $20. THURS: Ed Palermo's Better Daze big band trib. to Paul Butterfield & Michael Bloomfield, $15. FRI: Doc Watson, Billy Jonas, $25. SAT: Christine Lavin, Julie Gold, $20. MON: Spock's Beard, $17.50.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. Fri. & Sat. 18 & over. WEDS: Jerry Cantrell, Mirv, Swarm, 8, $15. FRI: the Blake Babies, Wheat, 9, $14. SAT: the Posies, Pernice Brothers, Chamber Strings, 9, $15.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: Bad Wizard, the Immortal Lee County Killers, the Monumentals, Lost Prophets, 7:30, $8. THURS: the Walkmen w/Skyrocket, Iffy, 7:30 & 9:30, $8. FRI: Quasi, Ted Leo/Pharmacists, Mascott, 9:30, $10. SAT: Double Dong & Wyld Lixx, Pearly Sweets & the Platonics, Oh My God, Razquet, 9, $8. SUN: Piebald, Damn Personals, Dryer, 8, $8. MON: the Splytz, Baby Dayliner, Dear Conquistador, Sketch, 8, $7. TUES: Galvanized, the Hissyfits (CD release), Dirt Bike Annie, Team USA, 8, $8.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: Kings County Moonshiners, Kings County Queens, Revolver, National Stranger, Reverand Timmy James, Peter Chelnik/Bob Feldman, 7. THURS: M.A. Rose, Zoo Day, Sara Wendt, Jack Hardy, Eve Miriam, 7. FRI: Flezadoza, Violet Truth, Brother Rob, Jefferson Thomas, Tryst, Curtis, Michael Egbert, 5. SAT: DJ Georg, Balm, Swami, Crazy Mary, Chasing Sunday, Jarad Scot, 8; Gil Coggins, 6; Jazz jam w/Ernie Bracco, 3. SUN: Quite Frankly, Jenny Arnau, Out Music Benefit, 9; Rick Johnson's open mic, 5-9. MON: Women in Music Showcase feat. Camilla Sanders Quinte, Robin Reins, Patty Murray, Meredith Blis, Alice Lee, Caroline, Lorraine, 7. TUES: Jack O'Hara's Undertones, Randy Mason, Elle, Meg's Pick, 8:30; Open mic, 5.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: the Bendz, the Bennys, New Mexikans, Nero, 8, $6. THURS: Kill Your Idols, American Nightmare, Most Precious Blood, Down in Flames, Revolution Summer, 6:30, $10. FRI: Converter, Asche, Morgenstern, Aural Blasphemy, 9, $10. SAT: the Bullys, the Nova Express, the Banned, Devil's County Death Cult, Gaggle of Cocks, No Good Nix, Strapons, 8, $9. SUN: Steps 2 Far, Worthless, Urban Riot, the Lower Class Brats, Unseen, 6, $10. MON: Audition showcase. TUES: Marlene, Time Bombs, Immoral Fibers, Metal, Ra, Die Cheerleader Die, 8, $6.
Downstairs Lounge: WEDS: "the Last Word" spoken word & hiphop event. THURS: "Ego Trip" feat. JC1. FRI: Soviet, Mink Lungs, Hibachi Joe, Sprinkle Genies, Small Engine Metropolis. SAT: Webzine 2001 NYC feat. Michael Moore.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: Fusion Alma, Patty's Predicament, Absynth, Loni Pont, Marie Taziki, 7, $5. THURS: Simi (acoustic), Lanterna, Bubblelux, Kristeen Young, Jsan, 7, $5. FRI: Dewey Kincaid, Calliope Fair, Three Normal Humans, Joe Murphy, 8, $7. SAT: John Lardiari, SinSinVI, Little Jack Melody, Pinataland, Bannor, 8, $7. SUN: Cold Fusion, Soft Shoes, Dirty White Fashion, Chris Huff, Paul Sachs, 7, $5. MON: Bow Ever Down, Bitter Grace, 10:30; "Alchemy" w/DJ Jason, 10; Chris Martin, Squint, Zachery Oberzan, the Rami Perlman Promise, 7, $5. TUES: the Lucky Devils, Watercress, Lindy, Kristeen Young, Ray Greiche, 7, $5.
CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE
Rumsey Playfield, 72nd St. (midpark), 212-360-CPSS, 212-307-7171. WEDS: NY Grand Opera. FRI: the String Cheese Incident, 7, $28, sold out. SAT: Susan Tedeschi, Robert Randolph, 3. SUN: Craid David, Lina, DJ set w/MLK, 1:30.
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924. WEDS: the Linwoods, Tripsonic, Van Goghs Radio, Hurry Up Offense, Sherry, 8, free. THURS: Rocket USA, Don Fleming, Blackfire, Warm Jets, Bankhead, 8, free. FRI: Cruiserweight, the Nerve, 69 Nova, Plasic Eaters, Dummy, 9:30, $5. SAT: Altamont (feat. Dave Crover from the Melvins), Pisser, Sea of Green, Superthrive, Junk, 8, $8. SUN: Car 44, Zeehas 12 Wait, Gabys Actual Adventures, Wanda Mecury, Janetude, 8, free. MON: the Graveyard School, the Unabombers, the Kick, Outta Luck, Happy Boy, Secret Cervix, 8, free. TUES: Superhopper, Snatches of Pink, the Beatings, 25 Liars, Lesion, Squirrels From Hell, 8, free.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. FRI: Michael Pemberton, Gavin DeGraw, Myim Rose, Shadowcall, 8. SAT: Blue Angel Cabaret, Sonido, Millers Farm, 8:30. MON: Urban Explosion. TUES: Greta Gaines, Angela Ai, Stephanie Sweeney, 8.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. WEDS: DJ Steve Blush pres. Röck Cändy w/Kevin Cahoon & Ghetto Cowboys, Nick Clemens, the Slags, Martinets. THURS: BeavHer, 9. FRI: Poptones Radio4 party w/Alan McGee, Nadine/Jason Consoli, Ian Johnsen, Blow Up & Ethernet, 9. SAT: Tiswas.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com WEDS: Jack's Magic Pouch, Cadence, Kilroy, Steel Reign, Substance, Lowlifes, $7. THURS: the Bartlebees, St. Paul, a440, Box of Birds, the Clay Pigeons, $7. FRI: Jim James Band, Accidental Groove, Lava Baby, Perforated Head, Fountainhead, $9. SAT: the House of the Almighty, One Time, More, Manue, the Lab, $9. MON: Latin rock. TUES: Uhf Scott, Flow, Beyond Mirth, Soul Tip, Thres-legged Dog, $7.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. WEDS: Matt Schickele, the Malarkies, VPN, 9, $8. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st. FRI: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18; Dorothy Cowfield, 7:30, $15. SAT: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18; VaVaVoom Room, 7:30, $15. TUES: Rhett Miller, Todd Deatherage, 8, $15.
55 BAR
55 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-929-9883. Free unless noted. WEDS: Indofunk, 9:30, $3. THURS: Wayne Krantz, 9:30, $15, incl. 2 drinks. FRI: George Pagageorge, 6. SAT: Sweet Georgia Brown, 10, $5; Taeko, 6. SUN: Billy Bang, 9:30, $3. MON: Tom Guarna, 9:30, $3. TUES: the Wollesens w/Dave Binney, 9:30, $3.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. WEDS: Dirk & Lee, 8. THURS: Open mic. FRI: Ken Lowy. SAT: Al Lee Wyer & A.M. Radio.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. WEDS: DJ Duo pres. "Matchbox," 10, free; Fuzz-On benefit for the Welfare to Work Partnership, 8, $5. THURS: World Famous Pontani Sisters, 10, free; Raise the Roof benefit to fight homelessness feat. Anthemic Pop Wonder, Live Honey, Moneyshot, 8, $8. FRI: the Blam, the Jim Thourpe Four, the Snakes, 9, $5. MON: the Wau-Wau Sisters, 10, free.
HANK'S SALOON
46 3rd Ave. (Atlantic Ave.), Bklyn., 718-625-8003. 2 drink min. & free BBQ. SUN: Blind Pharaohs & special guests, 7-10.
HUDSON RIVER ROCKS
Pier 54, 14th St. (West St.), 212-533-PARK. THURS: The Waco Brothers, Jon Langford, Broke Revue, Kings County Queens, 6:30.
INTER-MEDIA ART CENTER
370 New York Ave., Huntington, NY, 516-549-ARTS, www.imactheater.org SAT: Strunz & Farah.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. SAT: Nothingface, Dog Fashion Disco, 8, $18, $16.50 adv.
KENNY'S CATAWAYS
157 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-473-9870. THURS: Tony Desare, Nick Holmes, Lea Brennan, 8, $5.
KNITTING FACTORY
74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055, www.knittingfactory.com
LAKESIDE LOUNGE
162 Ave. B (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-529-8463. Sun.-Thurs. shows at 9:30, Fri. & Sat. at 11, no cover. WEDS: Kevin Russell & Jimmy Smith. THURS: Guttesnipes. FRI: Sea Devils. SAT: Coal Palace Kings. MON: Lost Patrol. TUES: Michael Shelly.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Kudzu Kings, Something Good, Jeremy Richter Band, Blue Muse, Diamond Club, 7:30, $7-$8. THURS: Kudzu Kings, 12 a.m., $8; Offset, Cider, 8, $8. FRI: Gordon Stone Band, Hatch, Third Rail, Candid Daydream, Nickle 56, 7:30, $10. SAT: Moon Boot Lover, Homunculus, Satyananda, 8, $10.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Tony Scherr, Dina Regine, Joy Lenz, Peter Spink, 8. THURS: George Rush Jazz Combo, Jesse Harris & the Ferdinandos, Pamela Sue Mann, Asi, Joel Kaminer w/Marcus Wolf, John Southworth, 7. FRI: Amanda Dora, Joe Rathbone, Meg Kelly Band, 9. SAT: Phil Hummer, Slim Francis, Tinkerbell Thompson, Mike Roi, Monique diMattina Trio, 2. SUN: Nick Russo Quartet, 4. MON: Anybody's Guess, 7. TUES: Tim Robbinson, Kevin So, Josh Ritter, Ina May Wool, Robert Becker, 8.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows at 9 p.m. & are free. WEDS: Brainstorm Sheen, John Pinamonte, Yellowfin. THURS: Muckafurgason, Skywriter. FRI: the Gripweeds. SAT: the Negatones, Orange Park, Helicopter Helicopter. SUN: Science Knows No Sin, Basque. MON: the Beatings, Snatches of Pink. TUES: Taralynn, Johnny Hi Fi.
MANHATTAN CENTER'S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882. WEDS: Rammstein, Crossbreed, Godhead, 8, $25. THURS: Cradle of Filth, VOD, Nile, God Forbid.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: the Orient Express. THURS: John Holstrom takes over where Handsome Dick left off with "the NY Sheiks" party feat. WWF smackdown commentary & videos. FRI: Tom Clark, the Dark Horses. SAT: the Pill Crushers, a Fool to Think. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Joe Vincent & Verockina pres. "Popcorn" w/classic B-flicks & music by Tri-State Conspiracy, 10, $5.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703. WEDS: the Blake Babies & special guests, 9, $12. THURS: Quasi, Rebecca Gates, the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars, 8, $8. FRI: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion & special guests, 10, sold out. SAT: Cave Cat Sammy, Laura Cantrell, Jeremy Wallace, 9:30, $8. SUN: the Pernice Bros., the Chamber Strings, 9, $10, $8 adv. MON: Peaches, Taylor Savvy, 9, $10.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com WEDS: "Girls Night Out," free for ladies, $5 men. THURS: Rachel & Chloe's glam "Gloss" party for the ladies. FRI: "Friskey Fridays" w/Haale, Black Flamingo, Kate Elevich, 8. SAT: DJ Darryll spins hiphop & reggae; Amy Steinberg, 10. MON: "Mullet" w/Theo (Lunachicks), Sean (Toilet Boys) & Pete; plus performances by Mobile, Homos, Oujupig, Roar Fiend, Superthrive, Angel Rot. TUES: "We Rise" party, 8.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: Actual Proof, Baba, Mayflies USA, Ben Rogers Band, 8, $8. THURS: Blake Hazard, Mike Errico, LP, Star City, 7:30, $8. FRI: Rebecca Gates, Ian Williams (Don Caballero), 8:30, $8. SAT: Scout, Frank Bango, Blue Green, 8:30, $8. SUN: Janus, Aloha, Helms, 8:30, $8. MON: Django & the Regulars, the Dawnwells, Crashpalace, the Incredible Moses Leroy, 7, $8. TUES: Douce, kHz, Sound of Urchin, Iffy, 7:30, $8.
9C
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-358-0048. TUES: Neil Cleary, Stephanie, 9, contrib.
NJ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
One Center St., Newark, NJ, 888-GO-NJPAC FRI: R. Kelly.
NORTH SIXTH
66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-599-5103. THURS: JJ Paradise Players Club, Speedloader, 8, $7. FRI: the Lapse, Helms, 9, $8. SAT: High Society, the Mimsies, 8, $7. TUES: Dave Frischoff, Spokane, 8, $8.
ORANGE BEAR
47 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-566-3705. MON: Kent Carter's open jam, 8.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: Parker & Lily, 10. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10. FRI: Edison Woods, Joanna Erdo, 9. SAT: the Kings County Moonshiners, Dave Hall, 8:30. SUN: the Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 9. MON: Ursa Minor, Jeremiah Williams, 9. TUES: Greg Garing & His New Alphabet City, 9.
PNC BANK ARTS CENTER
Holmdel, NJ, 201-507-8900. SAT: Stevie Nicks, Jeffrey Gaines, 7, $87.50. SUN: Wotapalava Tour w/Pet Shop Boys, Soft Cell, The Magnetic Fields, Rufus Wainwright, Junior Vasquez, Danny Tenaglia.
P.S.1
22-25 Jackson Ave. (46th St.), L.I. City, 718-784-2084, www.ps1.org See also "Museums & Cultural Institutions." SAT: Breakbeat Science hosts concert series w/Dara, DB, Reid Speed, MJ Cole & Craze, 12-6; $5, $2 st./s.c.
THE RAVEN CAFE
194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712. 1 drink min. WEDS: Joie/Dead Blonde Girlfriend hosts weekly acoustic open stage, sign-up at 7, free.
RISING CAFE
186 5th Ave. (Sackett St.), Park Slope, 718-789-6340. FRI: Vitamin X, Michal Towbar, 8.
RODEO BAR
375 3rd. Ave. (27th St.), 212-683-6500, www.rodeobar.com WEDS: Danny Barnes & Thee Old Codgers. THURS: Lucky 7. FRI: Bill Kirchen. SAT: Scrappy Hamilton. SUN: Cave Catt Sammy. MON: Western Caravan. TUES: Barbecue Bob & the Spareribs.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. See also "Skits & Improv." WEDS: Jeremy Wallace, Dewey Kincaide, Eric Harrison, Jeff Jones, 7:30. THURS: John LaValley, Steve Shiffman, Anne Husick, 9. FRI: the Doughboys, Sole Vehicle, 8. SAT: Jarrod Gorbel, Kenny Young & the Eggplants, Regina Spektor, Paige, 8. SUN: Rick Shapiro, Micheline, Random Arts Festival, 8. MON: The Antihoot w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Highway Freaker, Jocelyn Ryder, Nick, Alice Texas, Erica Smith & the Tumble Weeds, Jim Knable, 8.
SIREN FESTIVAL
Boardwalk, Coney Island, Bklyn. Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Guided By Voices, Superchunk, Man or Astroman?, Peaches, Enon, Black Heart Procession, Peaches, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, Rainer Maria, Quasi, plus screening of Punk Rock/Heavy Metal Karaoke at 9 p.m. & Djs all day long, 12, free.
SLIPPER ROOM
167 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 917-445-4555, www.slipperroom.com TUES: Singer's Club showcase/jam session, 10, $5.
SOUTH STREET SEAPORT
Pier 17, South St. (Fulton St.), 212-SEA-PORT. Sam Goody's Home Before Midnight Free Concert Series returns. THURS: American Hi-Fi, Smartbomb, 6.
STARBUCKS
13-25 Astor Pl. (8th St.), 212-982-3563. Artists on the Verge. SUN: Michael Maxwell, 8. TUES: Scott Howard, 8.
TWO BOOTS
The Den, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-505-5450. THURS: "Nova Nights" w/Janet Wygal, Robert Poss, Bingo Gazingo, 8, $8.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. FRI: George Rush & friends. SAT: Gene Ambutter, 10, free.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-777-7745. See also "Clubs & Lounges." FRI: the Ocean Blue, Barcelona, 8, $15.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600, www.wetlands-preserve.org Most shows 18 & over. Doors usually open an hour before showtimes listed. WEDS: Sherman, John "Jo Jo" Herman, 11, $10, Boy Hits Car, Six Gig, Onesidezero, 7, $10, all ages. THURS: Yonder Mountain String Band, 11, $12. FRI: Santana birthday trib. w/Sex Mob, Next Tribe, Robert Randolph, Soulfarm & more, 8, $12. SAT: TM Stevens, Barbuda, the Groove, 8, $10. MON: Action Figure Party, the Alley, 8:30, $5. TUES: Two Skinnee Js, Infectious Organisms, Ducktape Cowboys, 8:30, free before 9.
WORLD TRADE CENTER
Austin Tobin Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-4170, 212-995-1898, www.panynj.gov CenterStage & Summer Hits series at the Twin Towers. All shows are free. WEDS: Lucy Kaplansky, Jeb Loy Nichols, 6-8; Chielli, Minucci, Brian Tarquin, 12-2. THURS: Cresent City Maulers, 6-8; Billy Gillman, 3 of Hearts, 12-2. FRI: Angleo Conjunto Modelo, 6-9; Blues Jam w/Albert Cummings, 12-2. TUES: Great Big Sea, 6-8, free; the Troggs, 12, free.
Jazz/Experimental
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org Starry Nights: Fridays Under the Sphere. FRI: Ku-Umba Frank Lacy Quintet, 5:45 & 7:15, $10, $7.50 st./s.c., $6 kids.
BAM CAFÉ
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Brooklyn, 718-636-4139, www.bam.org No cover, $10 food/drink min. THURS: Clarence Carter, 12-2.
BIRDLAND
315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080, www.birdlandjazz.com Shows at 9 & 11. Music charge & $10 min.; 1 drink incl. in cover. WEDS: Cab Calloway Orchestra, $20. THURS-SAT: Mark Murphy, $30. SUN: Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, $20. MON: Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra feat. Lew Tabackin, $20; the Art Blakey Jazz Messengers Revue, $10. TUES: the Famous Duke Eillington Orchestra, $20.
BLUE NOTE
131 W. 3rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-475-8592, www.bluenote.net Showtimes 9 & 11:30 unless specified. Cover charge plus min. WEDS-SUN: Viva Brazil! feat. Flora Purim & Airto Moreira & Vinicius Cantuaria Quartet, $15-$25. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Mike Wilner Trio, $19.50. MON: Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers, $10-$15.
BUBBY'S
120 Hudson St. (betw. Franklin & Moore Sts.), 212-399-0714. MON: Bryant DuPré & Rifftide, 7:30-11:30, free.
CAFE WHA?
115 MacDougal St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-254-3630. Feat. The Wha? Band & special guests Weds.-Sun. WEDS: Bryon Moore. THURS: Elan. FRI: Cheryl Pepsii Riley. SAT: Gary Montoute. SUN: Conner Tribble. MON: Brazooca Band. TUES: Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsii Riley & Mike Davis.
CASTLE CLINTON
Battery Park, 212-835-2789. Tickets distributed at 5:30 p.m. THURS: Crash Test Dummies, 7, free.
CITY SOUNDS
East Plaza, 1251 6th Ave. (50th St.), 212-477-4094. THURS: "City Sounds by the Pool" series. THURS: Opera 21 w/Anne Marie Dupre, Opera Arias & Duets, 12:30-1:30, free.
CORNELIA ST. CAFE
29 Cornelia St. (6th Ave.), 212-989-9318, www.corneliastcafe.com WEDS: Nelson Mandela trib. show, 9, $11 incl. drink.
DETOUR
349 E. 13th St. (1st Ave.), 212-533-6212. No cover. WEDS: Will Sellenraad Trio. THURS: Rob Garcia Quartet. FRI: Pat Donaher's Ooomph!. SAT: the Salt Brothers. SUN: The Sunday Jazz Spot w/Mike Magilligan. MON: John McKenna Quartet. TUES: Don Peretz' Foremen.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747, www.downtimenyc.com WEDS: Amy Douglas & the Industry Standard, 10, $5. THURS: A Bucketful of Buck (Buck Owens & Dolly Parton trib.), 8, $12. FRI: Wax Poetic Prod., 9; Askold Buk Trio, 5. SAT: the Spirit Valentine, Bruise Brothers, There 4, 9, $10-$15. TUES: Crosstown Records pres. talent showcase, 8, $10.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: Eric Myrick Jr. & Ensemble Unique, 7. THURS: Yardena & Trio, 7. FRI: French Cookin, 11; Brian Charette, 6:45. SAT: Ensemble Uniqua, 11; Lenore Raphael, 6:45; Jazz brunch w/Fuku Trio, 12-4, $10 incl. brunch. SUN: David Coss & Trio, 8; Jazz brunch w/Libby Richman, 12-4. MON: Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra, 8. TUES: Brian Charette, 9.
HUDSON RIVER FESTIVAL
Battery Park City, Battery Pl. (West St.), 212-528-2733, 212-267-9700. THURS: David Darling & friends, 7, free. FRI: Sunset jam, 6:30, free.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. All shows $20-$25 & $10 min. MON: Les Paul, 8:45 & 10:45, $40. TUES: Nicholas Payton, 8:30 & 10:30
JACK ROSE
771 8th Ave. (betw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 212-247-7518. FRI: the Swing Doctors, 10, $12, all ages.
JAZZ GALLERY
290 Hudson St. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-242-1063. Weds., Thurs. & Mon. shows at 8:30 & 10, $10. Fri. & Sat. shows at 9 & 10:30, $10. THURS: Mac Gollenhon Quintet. FRI: Jay Collins Quintet. SAT: Michael Cain. MON: Frank Lacy's 14 Piece "Vibe Tribe."
THE JEWISH MUSEUM
1109 5th Ave. (92nd St.), 212-423-3200. TUES: Summernights series feat. Sonida Isleño, 5-9.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: Mandalay, 8:30, $10. MON: Hazelle Goodman, 8:30, $15. TUES: Alvin Seme, 7:30, $15.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1 a.m. THURS: Charles Owens Quartet, 9-1 a.m. FRI: Stew Cutler Trio, 11; Kerry Politzer Trio, 8. SAT: Stew Cutler Trio, 11, Stephanie Mercier Quintet, 8; Helen Sung Trio, 2:30. SUN: Rob Silverman Trio, 8; Lisa & Josue, 4. MON: Groove Doctor, 9. TUES: Pat O'Donnell Trio, 9.
KNICKERBOCKER
33 University Pl. (9th St.), 212-228-8490. WEDS-SAT: Rob Bargad (piano), Eric Revis (bass), Daniel Sadownick (percussion).
LE MADELEINE
403 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-246-2993. SUN: Gene Bernincini, 7-10. MON: Gene Bernincini, 8-11.
MAKOR
35 W. 67th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.) 212-601-1000, www.makor.org THURS: Colin Hay (Men at Work), 7 & 10, $15. SAT: Groove: DJs, 9:30, $12. TUES: UrbanMuse w/Rachael Sage, Amy Fairchild, Sarah Lentz, Karen Jacobsen, Jo Davidson, Jennifer Marks, Jenny Bruce, 8, $12.
MERKIN CONCERT HALL
129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3330. THURS: the BMI/New York Jazz Orchestra, 8, free.
MUSIC CRUISES
Departs from Pier 16 at South St. Seaport, Fulton St. (East River), 212-630-8888. WEDS: Buster Poindexter, 7 & 9:30, $35, $30 adv. THURS: Marion Meadows, 7 & 9:30, $35, $30 adv. TUES: Blues cruise w/Junior Brown, 7 & 9:30, $26.
NASCIMENTO
1068 1st Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-755-6875. WEDS: Buenos Aires Tango Trio, 7:30-11, $5 & $10 min.
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1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100. WEDS, THURS & TUES: Jazz in July, 8, $40.
NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183, www.nuyorican.org THURS: The Latin Jazz Jam w/Chris Washburne & The Syotos Band, 10:30, $5.
SESSION 73
1359 1st Ave. (73rd St.), 212-517-4445. No cover. WEDS: Craig Dreyer & Friends, 9. THURS: Rainbow Trout. FRI: Groove Spicy, 9:30. SAT: Niagras, 9:30. SUN: Ear Soul Hand, 8:30. MON: Michael Campbell's Blue Collar, 8:30. TUES: Michael Campbell's Blue Collar, 8:30.
SMOKE
2751 B'way (betw. 105th & 106th Sts.), 212-864-6662. No cover, $10 min. SUN: The Latin Jazz Jam feat. Chris Washburne & The Syotos Band, 9-1 a.m., free.
THE TAVERN
Central Park, Central Park W. (67th St.), 212-873-3200, ext.241. $20 cover & 2 drink min. WEDS: the Onyx Club Sextet, 9 & 10:30.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: Roy Nathanson's Alphabet Lounge, 8 & 10. THURS: Greg Tate's Burnt Sugar, 10; Dean Bowman Sings Black Spirituals, 8. FRI: Liminal, 12 a.m.; Yuka Honda & friends, Rovo, 8. SAT: Yuka Honda & friends, Rovo, 8.. TUES: Quietor, Karla Schickele, Michael Hurley, 8.
VILLAGE VANGUARD
178 7th Ave. S. (betw. W. 11th & Waverly Sts.), 212-255-4037. All shows at 9:30 & 11:30 (add. 1 a.m. show Fri. & Sat.), $15-$20 & $10 min. WEDS-SUN: David "Fathead" Newman Quartet. TUES: Fred Hersch Trio.
WASHINGTON SQUARE MUSIC FESTIVAL
5th Ave. (Waverly Pl.), 212-625-7123. Free concerts take place in SE quadrant, near the statue of Garibaldi. TUES: David Gilbert conducts the Festival Baroque Band in works by Mozart feat. German violinist Andreas Roehn, 8, free.
Blues/World/Other
B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-269-4849, www.bbkingblues.com All shows at 8 & 10 unless noted. WEDS: Sally Taylor Band, $25. THURS: War, $30. FRI: the David Grisman Quintet, 8 & 10:30, $32.50. SUN: Gospel brunch w/Harlem Gospel Choir, 1, $35. TUES: Chuck Negron, $27.50.
BRECHT FORUM
122 W. 27th St., 10th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-242-4201. SAT: Neues Kabarett hosts benefit concert for Brecht Forum feat. the Spunklads, Steve Dalachinsky, Okkyung Lee & Xtatika, 8, $6-$10.
CELEBRATE BROOKLYN!
Prospect Park Bandshell, 9th St. (Prospect Park W.), Bklyn., 718-855-7882, ext.45, www.celebratebrooklyn.org Twenty-second performing arts festival through 8/19. THURS: Metropolis w/Alloy Orchestra, DJ Sultan 32, 7:30. SAT: Bullfrog feat. Kid Koala & Kinnie Starr, 7:30.
CHICAGO B.L.U.E.S.
73 8th Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-924-9755, www.chicagobluesnyc.com Sun.-Thurs. shows at 9, 10:30 & 12 a.m.; Fri. & Sat. shows at 9:30, 11 & 12:30 a.m. WEDS: Moose, $10. THURS: Dave Hole, $20. FRI: Sweet Georgia Brown, $15. SAT: Christine Santelli, $15. SUN: George Kilby Jr. pres. Blues Divas. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Anthony Kane, $5.
CLUB 101
101 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-620-4000. No cover. WEDS: New Stew Crew. THURS: The Many Moods of Li'nard. FRI & SAT: Crazy N.E.D., 10. SUN: Gigolosis, 9:30; Joy Ryder & The NY Rhythm All-Stars hosts blues talent contest for instrumentalists & vocalists, 7. MON: R&b open mic, 9:30. TUES: Rock open mic, 9:30.
EAR INN MUSIC
326 Spring St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-226-9060. MON: Dan Hovey & Big Daddy.
GROOVE
125 MacDougal St. (W. 3rd St.), 212-254-9393. Free admission. WEDS: Funky Hat. THURS: R&b & funk open mic. FRI: Dana Jared Collective. SAT: The Groove House Band. SUN: New Stew Crew. MON: the Swiss Remix. TUES: the Many Moods of Lionard.
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CENTER
404 Lafayette St., 3rd fl. (betw. Astor Pl. & 4th St.), 212-353-0214. SAT: Krishna Das, 8, $15.
METROTECH COMMONS BAM RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL
Flatbush Ave. (Myrtle Ave.) Bklyn., 718-636-4100, www.bam.org BAM Rhythm & Blues Festival through 8/9. THURS: Clarence Carter, 12-2, free.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com WEDS: Silk, 8 & 11, $15-$25. THURS: "Basement Bhangra," Indian dance party, 6:30, $12-$15. FRI: Adams Band, 12 & 2 a.m., $20. SAT: Samba Saturdays, 9, 11 & 1 a.m., $20. MON: La Tropica Mondays, 9 & 11, $5-$15. TUES: Reggae: 2001 One Step Beyond, 6, free till 8.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. First act at 10, second act at 7. WEDS: Eddie Kirkland, Sinner's Holdiay w/the Wild Party Shieks, Dan Levison & the Apex Project, 7. THURS: Larry Garner, Blind Mississippi Morris. FRI: Michael Powers & Powderkeg, Rhett Tyler. SAT: Ge Ge Bee, Hazmat Modine. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pioneers, George Bragg. MON: Jerry Dugger & Blakpearls, Michael Powers. TUES: The Terra Blues Special, Robert Ross.
TRIBECA BLUES
16 Warren St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-726-BLUES. WEDS: Blue Wolf, 9. THURS: Post Widespread Panic show feat. Emma Gibbs & David Blackmon, 9. FRI: Post String Cheese Incident show feat. Railroad Earth, 9. SAT: the Gospel According to the Freaks, 9.