(New York Botanical Garden, 200th Street and Kazimiroff Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458) Beat the winter blues by immersing yourself amid these magnificent flowers Event Website

(New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex, Grand Central Terminal, 42nd Street & Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017) (6:00 PM) Shawn Kildare, vice president and program executive, MTA Capital Construction, and Sandy Hornick, deputy executive director, New York City Department of City Planning discuss the MTA's plan to extend the 7 line westward and the intended transformation of Hudson Yards into a mixed-use neighborhood. Perceived as vital to the city's long-term economic growth, the project aims to support the development of housing, office space, commercial and cultural venues, plus parks and open spaces. (Free) (718 694-1794) [email protected] Event Website

(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (9PM) Dykes on Mics is made up of four hilarious New York based comedians: Leah Dubie (HERE TV), Jackie Monahan (LOGO), Amy Beckerman (MTV) and Gloria Bigelow (LOGO). The ladies have performed at Provincetown’s Women’s Week, sold out shows across the Northeast and their NYC show has been billed as a “best bet” in Time Out New York. Come join them for a blend of stand-up, improv and controlled nonsense. Its estrogen fueled hilarity without the cramps and bloating! (1 item min) Event Website

(The Lion Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036) (7pm) "MY ONLY ANSWER IS THAT I AM MORE OF A WOMAN THAN A MAN." In 1952, he traveled from New York to Denmark to undergo a sex change operation. When he returned as Christine, she was the subject of curiosity and controversy, and the most famous woman in America. In Christine Jorgensen Reveals, Bradford Louryk brings America's first famous transsexual's only recorded interview to life. The result is a disarming and enlightening new play about the nature of humanity in which Ms. Jorgensen - displaying extraordinary intellect, charisma, poise, and grace - speaks candidly about her sensational life. ($40) Event Website

(City Hall, Civic Center btwn Broadway, Park Row & Chambers St, New York, NY 10007) (1pm) Take action on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day at City Hall. Leadership from AIDS-service organizations, elected officials, women and girls will gather to raise awareness about the issues of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. People will be encouraged to bring dolls which will wear signs representing the alarming statistics impacting women and girls. Guest speakers include Marjorie J. Hill, PhD, CEO, GMHC and Ingrid Floyd, Executive Director, Iris House. Co-sponsoring orgs: African Services Committee, American Run for the End of AIDS, Bronx AIDS Services, CHAMP, Circle of Voices, Inc., CitiWide Harm Reduction, CONNECT, Conscious Contact of New York, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, HIV Law Project, International Women's Health Coalition, Iris House, LIFEbeat, Positive Health Project, Women's HIV Collaborative of New York, Young Women of Color HIV/AIDS Coalition. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) SUPERCHARGE YOUR JOB SEARCH WITH OP CAREER BOOT CAMP. Most people confess that job search is a daunting task. But they shrink in horror from the prospect of having to haggle about money with a prospective employer. There's fear that the offer will be withdrawn; there's the fear that a misstep when talking about money can mean getting a few thousands dollars less. But there is a tested, proven way to play the money game and do better on salary and benefits than you thought possible. If fact, people who have been unemployed for months-and who assume that they don't have much leverage on money-are surprised to learn that there are steps to take to play the game to win. (Nonmembers, $10. OP Members, $5) Event Website