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november 20, 2009 / friday

The Pillowman at Astoria

(Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, New York, NY 11102) (2pm (Saturdays) and 8pm (Thursdays, Fridays, Satur) With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, The Pillowman is a dark comedy about the interrogation of a fiction writer, in an unnamed totalitarian state, whose gruesome short stories have eerie similarities to local horrific child murders. The result is an urgent work of theatrical bravura and an unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art. ($15 in advance, $18 at the door) (866-811-4111) Event Website

Note: this event runs November 5 - 7, 12 - 14, and 19 - 21

Penang

(Workshop Main Stage Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor, New York, New York, NY 10018) (Wed-Fri at 8pm; Sat at 2pm and 8pm; Sun at 2pm) Their hearts and minds torn by fear, pain and grief, two young American officers in Vietnam have lost faith in themselves, their families, their country and their God. When they meet in Penang in a brief respite from the Mekong Delta, they learn what every soldier comes to know: In war, the only thing that truly matters is the guy next to you. But is this truth enough to save them? Advisory: Penang contains full frontal nudity. ($18.00) Event Website

Note: this event runs November 5 - 8, 11 - 15, and 18 - 22

OP AND OP.LYNX AT THE RUBIN MUSEUM

(Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17th St, New York, NY 10012) (6PM) Out Professionals and OP.LYNX retool our popular Museum Mixers by stirring up the stunning Rubin Museum of Art in the heart of Chelsea for after work networking. Enjoy art from the far side of the world right in the center of Manhattan, including the current exhibits featuring the mysteries of the Himalayas, Kathmandu and The Mandala. (FREE open bar) Event Website

Housing Works Fashion for Action

(Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17th St and) (7pm) 150 Designers, $1 Million in Merchandise, 50 - 70% off! Guests will enjoy exclusive preview shopping at our Chelsea location and then cocktails, VIP banquettes, hors d’oeuvres and auction nearby. Public Sample Sale at Chelsea Thrift Shop. Features more then a million dollars in fashionable apparel and beauty merchandise. Nov 19th Opening Benefit at Rubin Museum. ($100) Event Website

Note: this event runs November 19 - 22

Dances of Vice Shipwreck Ball 2009

(Various Locations) This November, prepare to set sail for the most extravagant and fanciful gathering of castaways, sailors, glittering mermaids, sea sirens, pirates, romantic sea captains and scalawags ever known to New York! As seen on NHK, MTV and SPIN, the Dances of Vice Festival returns in a three-day nautical themed flight of fancy that will be held in several stunning and exclusive locations: Fort Hamilton (ca. 1825), a handsome historical armory which overlooks the New York Bay - The Montauk Club (ca. 1889), an opulent Victorian clubhouse modeled after a Venetian palace - and The Vault of Element - architectural marvels of the 19th Century. The festival program will feature live music ranging from classical to rock ballads, international guests, fashion shows, dance, performance art, vendors, and ballroom dancing, among other chimerical amusements. ($30+) Event Website

Note: this event runs November 20 - 22

MIX 22: The 2009 NY Queer Experimental Film Festival

(The MIX Factory, 125 West 21st St, New York, NY 10010) MIX grew out of a desire to bridge several different communities – experimental film and LGBT subculture, for two. Works have varying relationships with local and global communities and with activist and artistic projects. Event Website

Note: this event runs November 17 - 22

Transgender Day of Remembrance: Remembering Stonewall

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6 - 10pm) Join the Gender Identity Project in reflecting on the lives of community members we've lost to oppression, stigma and violence. Vigil, guest speakers, and community speakout. (FREE) Event Website

Lesbian Cinema Arts presents What's Cooking?

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Join Lesbian Cinema Arts for What's Cooking? (109 minutes). That most American of holidays, Thanksgiving, serves as the focal point for this raptly celebratory look at the modern American family. What's Cooking? interweaves the workings of four diverse Los Angeles households. Immerse yourself in this delightful comedy and join in the fun. Cast includes: Julia Marguilies, Joan Chen, Alfre Woodard, Kyra Sedgewick, Mercedes Ruehl and Lainie Kazan. ($8 online or $10 at the door) Event Website

Social Media And Your Business

(The FAC Center, 621 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217) (7:00 PM) Brooklyn Pride is proud to sponsor this workshop presented by Certified Social Media Marketing Specialist, Doreen DeJesus. This workshop focuses on the importance of implementing a social media strategy in marketing your business. The three main platforms will be emphasized. Information about free tools to employ goals will be reviewed. Handouts provided. Free refreshments. For more info see www.brooklynpride.org. (Free) ((718) 928-3320 Ext 3) Event Website

Ongoing Events

through November 22

Performa 09

(Various Locations) The third edition of the internationally acclaimed biennial of new visual art performance, will showcase new work by more than 150 of the world’s most exciting contemporary artists. Over its three week-run, Performa 09’s innovative program will break down the boundaries between visual art, music, dance, poetry, fashion, architecture, film, television, radio, graphic design, and the culinary arts, presenting over 110 events in collaboration with a consortium of more than 80 of the city’s leading arts institutions, 40 curators from around the world, and a network of public and private venues throughout the city. Event Website

This event runs November 1 - 22

through November 22

Taylor Mac's The Lily's Revenge

(Here, 145 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013) An uprooted lily goes on a quest to wed a human bride and destroy The God of Nostalgia. Genre squishing Taylor Mac and a company of 40+ unravel our national pastime of melancholy remembrances. The Lily's Revenge is a 5 part extravaganza featuring live music, wild costumes, vaudevillian theatrics, macabre entr'actes, a million sequins, and a few flowers. Event Website

This event runs October 29 - November 22

through December 6

Cold Water

(La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, 74A East 4th St, New York, NY 10003) The La MaMa gallery is reopening after a 2 year renovation. Singer-songwriter and performance artist Justin Bond and New Yorker theater critic Hilton Als curate “Cold Water” at LaMaMa La Galleria, a unique exhibition of works by artists who are also performers rooted in the East Village, downtown, CBGB’s, La MaMa scene, including: Kate Bornstein, Theo Kogan, Caden Manson, Thurston Moore, Jemma Nelson, Lady Rizo, Tilda Swinton, Chris Tanner, Leslie Thornton, Darryl Turner and Rufus Wainwright. Opening Reception: November 7 from 6 - 9pm Event Website

This event runs November 7 - December 6

through December 18

BAM Next Wave Festival

(BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217) (Check website for performances) The Next Wave Festival returns for its 27th season with an unparalleled line-up of contemporary performance, artist talks, literature, film, and visual art. Dedicated to presenting emerging artists at the forefront of their disciplines alongside modern masters who continue to innovate, this year's Next Wave is packed with adventurous art for adventurous audiences. Event Website

This event runs October 26 - December 18

through December 31

Hair

(Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036) The revival of the American Tribal Love-Rock Musical premiered last summer at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park. Event Website

This event runs February 13 - December 31

through December 31

Jenny Holzer

(Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Ave at 75th St, New York, NY 10021) Holzer’s pioneering approach to language as a carrier of content, and her use of nontraditional media and public settings as vehicles for that content, make her one of the most interesting and significant artists working today. Event Website

This event runs March 12 - December 31

through January 10, 2010

Bye Bye Birdie

(Henry Miller Theatre, 124 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036, 212-239-6200) (8PM) Get ready to PUT ON A HAPPY FACE! Birdie returns in an all new production of the classic Tony Award®-winning musical smash BYE BYE BIRDIE. The exuberant rock 'n' roll smash hit gets hips swinging again for the first time in almost 50 years. Previews Sept 10th opens Oct. 15th ($91.50 +) Event Website

This event runs September 10, 2009 - January 10, 2010

through January 13, 2010

Kandinsky

(Guggenheim Museum, 1071 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128) (See website schedule) Kandinsky is a central figure in the history of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. His works not only represent a part of the core and essence of the collection, but also helped to inspire the creation of the building. In 1929, Solomon R. Guggenheim began collecting Kandinsky’s canvases under the advisement of artist Hilla Rebay. ($18) Event Website

This event runs September 18, 2009 - January 13, 2010

through January 17, 2010

Georgia O'Keeffe: Abstraction

(Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Ave at 75th St, New York, NY 10021) (See website schedule) Although Georgia O’Keeffe (1887–1986) has long been celebrated as a central figure in twentieth-century art, the abstract works she created throughout her career have remained overlooked by critics and the public in favor of her representational subjects. The exhibition includes more than 130 paintings, drawings, watercolors, and sculptures by O'Keeffe as well as selected examples of Alfred Stieglitz’s famous photographic portrait series of O’Keeffe. ($18) Event Website

This event runs September 17, 2009 - January 17, 2010

through January 24, 2010

The Pond at Bryant Park

(Bryant Park, 25 West 40th St, New York, NY 10018) (Sun - Thurs 8am - 10pm; Fri - Sat 8am - 12am) NYC's only FREE ADMISSION Ice Skating Rink. Catch skating performances, live music, ticket giveaways and kids activities. The Pond is one of NYC's most treasured winter destinations. Enjoy a day of skating, share a romantic evening under the stars, celebrate the holidays at a company bash, or join one of the many events and ice activities this season! (FREE) Event Website

This event runs November 6, 2009 - January 24, 2010

through April 19, 2010

Mary Stuart

(Broadhurst Theatre, 235 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036) The play presents a dramatic and fictionalized account of the confrontation between Mary, Queen of Scots and her cousin, Elizabeth I of England. Event Website

This event runs April 19, 2009 - April 19, 2010

Recurring Events this Friday

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

CBST Shabbat Services

(CBST, 296 9th Ave, at 28th St, New York, NY 10001) (7pm) Event Website

This event runs Fridays

Flirt at Rififi

(Rififi, 332 E. 11th St, Between 1st and 2nd Ave., New York, NY 10003) (11pm) The Only Free, Gay AND Lesbian Friday night dance party in NYC. The night at Rififi features hot Go-Gos, the best DJs, crazy drink specials and NO cover charge. (Free)

This event runs Fridays