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Recommended art stuff
Most, but not all galleries are closed Sunday and Monday and usually open 11-6
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Check with artcards.cc for openings, chelseaartgalleries.com for shows...
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R. Crumb: Lines Drawn On Paper
A Retrospective of the work of R. Crumb
March 23 - April 30, 2011
Opening Reception: Friday, March 25, 7:00pm, VIP Reception 6:00 - 7:00pm
The Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators is proud to present “R. Crumb: Lines Drawn On Paper,” a diverse exhibition of work spanning the past four decades by the inimitable R. Crumb. This 90-piece exhibit showcases rare and seminal examples of original art including covers and interior pages from ZAP, San Francisco Comic Book, Head Comix, Bijou Funnies, The East Village Other, Snatch Comics, Motor City Comics, Your Hytone Comix, Big Ass Comics, The People’s Comics, Despair, Black & White Comics, Arcade, Hup and Weirdo.
The Society of Illustrators is located at:
128 East 63rd Street
(between Park and Lexington Avenues)
New York, NY 10065
http://www.societyillustrators.org
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WHITE COLUMNS
GALLERY: 'UPDATE #2' - CURATED BY RYAN EVANS & AMIE SCALLY
Violette Alby / Steven Baldi / Mark Barrow / Josh Brand / Patricia Esquivias / Judy Linn
Marlo Pascual / Noam Rappaport / Josh Shaddock / Alexandre Singh / Jennifer West
WHITE ROOM: ARI MARCOPOULOS
WHITE ROOM: ROBIN GRAUBARD
PROJECT: 'PAGES FROM A MAGAZINE - CAMERAWORK'
THE BULLETIN BOARD: 'ARCHIVE IN PROGRESS'
MARCH 15 - APRIL 16
TUESDAY - SATURDAY / NOON - 6PM
WHITE COLUMNS
320 WEST 13TH STREET
(ENTER ON HORATIO STREET)
NEW YORK, NY 10014
WWW.WHITECOLUMNS.ORG



Monday, March 28, 2011
at the bell house
8pm / FREE
LACE presents
THE PIZZA PACKET PIZZA PARTY
The League of Amateur Competitive Eaters returns home to Brooklyn for a Pizza Party sponsored by Pizza Packet.
pizza Packet provides fresh spices in portion-controlled, quality packaging to revolutionize the way you eat pizza. http://www.pizzapacket.com/
We're looking for THREE TEAMS of four people to compete head to head to head! If you are interested in competing, please email amateureaters@gmail.com
There will be lots of pizza on hand for everyone, so even if you're not competing you can come by for a slice
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The Underthings - Underthings at the Lakeside.
Lakeside Lounge
Monday, March 28, 2011 9:00 PM

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Great boston band Viva Viva play public assembly
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ART FOR JAPAN
Art Exhibition to help the Earthquake and Tsunami victims in Japan
ISE Cultural Foundation is organizing 1-day art exhibition of "ART FOR JAPAN" in order to raise the fund for the earthquake and Tsunami victims in Japan. The artists will donate their artworks and exhibit at ISE Cultural Foundation Front Space Gallery.
ISE Cultural Foundation will match up the same amount of the all sales from the event and will donate 100% of the fund to Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures through the Japanese American Association of New York.
On Tuesday, March 29, 2011 5-8 pm <<1-DAY ONLY>>
Venue: ISE Cultural Foundation Front Space Gallery
All of the artworks will be sold either $20 or $40 in cash only
PLEASE BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES !!
We are looking forward to seeing you at the gallery.
* For more information, please visit our website at http://www.iseny.org
ISE Cultural Foundation
555 Broadway, (Prince St. & Spring St.)
New York, NY 10012
Tel: 212.925.1649 / Fax: 212.226.9362
ise@iseny.org http://www.iseny.org
No Admission Fee
No RSVP
Wheel Chair Access
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(Le) Poisson Rouge is proud to host YOKO ONO & FRIENDS TO JAPAN WITH LOVE, a benefit for relief efforts in Japan. Performers will include Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band, Patti Smith with Tony Shanahan, and Cibo Matto. We hope you'll join us for this important benefit event.
Tickets available here: http://lepoissonrouge.com/events/view/2193
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two things at the bell house
Secret Formula Presents
A VERY SPECIAL TV PARTY: 90'S DRUG AWARENESS EPISODES
Due to a legal settlement that we're not allowed to discuss TV Party is giving back with some community service. For one night only we'll be providing drug awareness education to keep you from making terrible life choices!
Join TV Party for a special showing of 90's Drug Awareness Episodes. We'll see Zack Morris, Steve Urkel, Stephanie Tanner, Carlton Banks, and more try to overcome the temptation of drugs while still looking cool. Including Just Say No & TV commercials from 90's TV past!
90's Trivia!
Test your drug use prevention knowledge with the D.A.R.E challenge! Winner gets a free D.A.R.E. t-shirt! Take away your dry mouth with 90's TV themed drinks! No peer pressure... but seriously, have a drink. Prizes including tickets to upcoming Bell House shows & more!
TUE 3/29
7pm-8pm warm-ups / 8pm competitive play / Free to watch / $5 to play
THE BELL HOUSE PRESENTS OUR MONTHLY
PING PONG TOURNAMENT
Amateurs are welcome (and encouraged) at our monthly Ping Pong tournament so get out your finest sweatband and bring all of your friends to cheer you on while you paddle your way to sweet sweet glory. 7pm warm-ups / 8pm competitive play begins. FREE to watch, $5 to play, winner takes all! $3 Bud Lights all night. Ohhhh yeah.
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at union hall
TUE 3/29: 7pm Doors / $20/Team of 2 (RSVP) OR Free to Play Side Games
BOARD GAME OLYMPICS
BROUGHT TO YOU BY METRO METRO
Because playing is better than working, Metro Metro offers a night of classic board games in a competitive arena. Teams of two will compete round robin-style in a variety of games like: Trivial Pursuit, Jenga, Connect Four, Taboo and more. The winningest team brings home the "gold." Also plenty of extra games provided on the sidelines for those with a less competitive streak. As this night always sells out, sign-up BEFORE the event at: www.metrometroland.com
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Clinical Trials - Bowery Electric with Black Tie Party and Black Saxons
Bowery Electric
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 7:00 PM
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CREPUSCULE WITH BOOGALOO
An early evening of groovy mood music with DJ Phast Phreddie the
Boogaloo Omnibus
Tuesday March 29 (also April 5 & 12) 7pm to 10pm
The Fifith Estate
506 Fifth Avenue (between 12 & 13 Streets)
Park Slope, Brooklyn
No cover.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Shaken and Stirred Burlesque at the Delancey. Free shots!
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BioWrong:
Creative Misuse of Living Organisms
When: Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 8:00pm
Where: 92YTribeca Mainstage, 200 Hudson Street
$$$: $10.00
http://dorkbot.org/dorkbotnyc/BioWrong/
Please join us at 92YTribeca for an evening of historical and contemporary short videos and live performances featuring strange, gross, funny, and wondrous creative adventures with living organisms.
Appearing LIVE!
* Collaborative neuromuscular circuit hacking by Toringo:Margolis and Loud Objects!
* Biofeedback video straight from Zach Layton's brain!
* Hot live DIY-bio action with Nurit Bar-Shai and the Genspace crew!
Plus a broad selection of funnystrangeawesomestupidgross videos showing life at its wrongest.
WARNING: Some content inappropriate for ALL HUMANS. Really.
Curated by Douglas Repetto, Jenny Torino, and Marie Evelyn (Analogous Projects). Thanks to 92YTribeca for making BioWrong possible!
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PERFECT PRESCRIPTION with HEAVEN, REVIVAL TIMES & MINERVA LIONS
Wednesday at 9:00pm - March 31 at 4:00am
Location Shea Stadium
20 Meadow St
Brooklyn, NY
WEDNESDAY, March 30th @ SHEA STADIUM
The doctors are IN! Come receive your next treatment...
• We prescribe live performances by: •
••• HEAVEN (http://www.facebook.com/pages/HEAVEN/100186900036527) •••
••• REVIVAL TIMES (http://www.myspace.com/revivaltime) •••
••• MINERVA LIONS (http://www.facebook.com/MinervaLions) •••
Special Guest DJ: DAVID WATTS •
DJ's PAUL DILLON and VOIDSONG aurally administrate the best of SHOEGAZE, KRAUT, SPACEROCK & PSYCH musiks... let us pour translucent GOLDEN WAX directly into your earhorn... •
Vaccinations against shite music are available, ACT NOW! and protect yourself before it's too late...
Shea Stadium • 20 Meadow St @ Waterbury off of Morgan • Near Grand St L and Montrose Ave L • E Williamsburg • $7 • 9 til 4 • Doors at 9, bands start at 10


Thursday, March 31,2011
whoops. Listed wrong last week
Greenpoint Pierogi Crawl
Thursday, March 31 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location Greenpoint, Brooklyn
The Crawl Takes it to the Boroughs
You asked, we listened!
It's pierogi in March, boys and girls. And in order to bring you that most amazing appetizer, we're going to bring the Crawl to Brooklyn.
Oh yeah.
We're also bringin' it back to our roots a bit; the original crawl was for dumplings in Chinatown. This is dumplings gone to Poland (or for the purposes of our ambulatory exploration...Greenpoint).
Pierogi are a traditional dish throughout Eastern Europe, with variants in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. They come in meat and cheese varieties in addition to the basic potato filling, and are often served with sauerkraut as well. A hint - sour cream is also pretty awesome on either boiled or fried pierogi.
So whichever your preference, we want you to come share the Crawl's first out-of-Manhattan experience on March 24.
Meeting point will be announced shortly.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=178935874384
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Stefana McClure
Secrets & Lies
March 31 - May 7, 2011
Opening Reception: Thursday March 31, 6 to 8 pm
Josée Bienvenu Gallery is pleased to present “Secrets & Lies”, Stefana McClure’s sixth solo exhibition in New York.
Josee Bienvenu Gallery - 529 West 20th Street, New York, NY , 10011, United States
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from the nonsense list...
Carnival of Pranks
If you’re looking for a good time, look no further. On the eve of April Fool’s Day, a carnival of carnivals is rolling into town. Get ready, cause we’re about to take you on a ride that answers the question, How did you? It’s the Treat me Badly, I’ll Love You Madly Blowout Bash Carnival of Pranks. Party mavens James and JF have thought of everything. If you want fun, then listen to this. There’s going to be human arm candy for sale, a jail to lock up all your naughty friends, live cringe worthy diary readings, kissing opportunities, and surprise musical happenings. Just when the you think the fun is over, knock knock who’s there? It’s a massage, and it’s calling your name. Can you hear it? Don’t look for a bouncer, there isn’t one, instead the door is guarded by tantalizing tricksters ready to prank your friends at any length. That’s right, we won’t know what will actually take place, until you walk through the door. If you’re looking for a cheap n
ight, we will feed you (all the free food you can eat) and liquor you up (open bar all night long) for a measly 20 bucks, but bring extra money for the biggest event of the night: the live auction of titillating services, delicious dinners, awe inspiring art and more wonder than you can fit into a bag. A bag of tricks that is. Come. We dare you.
University of the Streets
130 East 7th Street, at Avenue A, (above 7A), Manhattan
7-11p; $20
coffeecuptheatre.org
jamesandjf.blogspot.com
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8 PM SUSQUEHANNA INDUSTRIAL TOOL & DIE CO.
8PM SUSQUEHANNA INDUSTRIAL TOOL AND DIE CO.
Tis the last Thursday of the month -- and that means SIT & Die returns to Otto’s for our monthly residency, all shiny and slickered up. Two big and bawdy shows are in store, from 8:00 sharp until 10:00, along with salty snacks, DJ "Son of Scratchy" and no cover charge!
free at ottos
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SHAKE FRANTIC - R&B and Rock until you drop!
w/ DJs Mike Crash and guest Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus
Thursday March 31 - 10pm to 2am
Huckleberry Bar
588 Grand Street at Lorimer
Brooklyn, NY
No cover
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The Residents
March 31,2011
Concert starts @ 9PM
Doors open @ 7PM
Tickets $32.50 in advance
$35.00 day of show.
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PS I Love You and The Diamond Rings at Glasslands Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, US

Friday, April 1, 2011
Williamsburg first fridays art walk event http://www.wagmag.org/
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Zach Feuer Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of new work by Analia Saban, Aaron Spangler and Marianne Vitale in addition to a new installation, This is Laced, by Kate Levant in Gallery 2.
Exhibition dates: April 1 - 30, 2011
Opening reception: Friday, April 1, 6-8PM
Kate Levant This is Laced
In Gallery 2, Zach Feuer will present This is Laced by Kate Levant. The installation consists of collages made from cut up drawings, photographs and plastic that are cross-stitched into construction paper and fabric to create a ricocheting network of aspects that reflect off and weave into other aspects.
Exhibition dates: April 1 - 30, 2011
Opening reception: Friday, April 1, 6-8PM
NEW ADDRESS: 548 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011
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PREYGROUND
Presented by 3rd Ward Open Call Winners, Carrie Shaltz & Zach Hyman
Friday, April 1, 2011, 7-10pm
195 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, NY,
FREE admission
Their first project won them the Open Call.
Their prize money sent them on an art-making journey.
Now Carrie Shaltz and Zach Hyman's journey is coming to a thrilling conclusion with PREYGROUND, a multimedia Gallery Show at 3rd Ward showcasing their never-before-seen work.
PREYGROUND is a lush exploration of our natural, “wild” selves in a society that suppresses that exact behavior. Nude, masked, and with zero inhibitions, Carrie and Zach explore natural and man-made landscapes in striking, stylish tableaus that juxtapose animal physicality with the everyday.
Come celebrate this exhilarating body of work that will include photographs, videos, and masks. With live music and complimentary drinks.
RSVPs are required at www.3rdward.com/rsvp
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Smashed Blocked. The king of all mod parties at Beauty Bar Manhattan, Free. Ten pm.
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new monthly at ottos
GO GO Gorilla! Vol.1
Friday, April 1 at 9:00pm - April 2 at 4:00am
Location Otto's Shrunken Head
538 East 14th Street
New York, NY
The Electric Mess & The Baxx Sisi's. Dance contest with DJ Shimmy! Winnr Gets $100! Come w/ Gorilla mask get 1 free beer! FUN!!!
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Michale Graves (x-Misfits), The Dead Sextons, Psychocharger
Friday, April 1 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location Europa
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Rubulad Presents
on Friday, April 1
an Evening at Sugar Hill Supper Club and Disco
with live music and performances by:
Les Sans Culottes
Fisherman and Miss Ekaterina (Miss Coney Island 2007)
Zero Boy
Mary-Go-Round
Jessica Delfino
and many more
with your DJ/Soundman Cody
your DJs:
Dirty Finger
Reagonomics
C0unt Zyr0
DJ Mojo
plus:
G. Scopitronic’s Non-Stop Film Fest
Alien Communication Workshop
Tantric Sewing Circle
Embracing the Outer You
and much more!
Early event! Open at 8:00 pm for dinner, serving delicious soul food and Southern cuisine. Large portions so you can share. 9:00 pm show. Last call 4:00 am, dancing until 5:00.
615 Dekalb at Nostrand. G train to Bedford-Nostrand. Exit rear of train if coming from Downtown Brooklyn, front if coming from Queens/W’burg.
21+ w/ ID. Our rules do not apply, so no outside beverages, please. Big back yard for your outdoor pleasures; affordable drinks.
10 beans from 8:00 – 10:00 or way late or in costume all night; 15 beans otherwise.
Dress way up or way out.


Saturday, April 2, 2011
at union hall-genius idea
SAT 4/2: 2pm / $5
Secret Formula Presents
SPOONS TOONS AND BOOZE
After hibernating all winter, Secret Formula is excited to announce the triumphant and highly-anticipated return of Spoons, Toons, and Booze- New York's #1 cold cereal buffet and animation party. Do you miss Saturday mornings filled with an endless supply of sugary cereals and quality cartoons on TV? Tired of the usual $15 brunch of lukewarm poached eggs? Then head to Union Hall for the ultimate brunch for the kid in you - Retro Cartoons, Delicious Cocktails, and Free All-You-Can-Eat Sugar Cereal Bar.
Come vote for the cartoons to be screened! Duck Tales, Thundercats, Jem, Gummi Bears, Smurfs, Batman the Animated Series, Looney Toons, Scooby Doo, He-Man, The Real Ghostbusters, Garfield & Friends, Transformers, X-Men, Tail Spin...Over 80 cartoon series from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's and the audience gets to choose!
Sing-Along to classic cartoon theme songs! Compete in contests to choose what we watch and win sweet prizes!
Roll out of bed and head over to Union Hall for the best Saturday morning cartoon club in the tri-state region.
Hosted and curated by comedian hosts Michael Austin and Jerm Pollet
BONUS- special appearance by a mystery cartoon character. Who will show up all hug-ably fuzzy, life-sized and yellow?
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PANTHEON: A history of art from the streets of NYC
Saturday, April 2 · 5:00pm - 7:00pm
chashama at the Donnell
20 West 53rd Street, b/w 5th & 6th Avenue (across from MoMA)
New York, NY
35 graffiti writers and street artists will unite to reclaim the former Donnell Library as a repository of visual information on the growing world-wide phenomenon of street art. This exhibition will present an art historical timeline that is a part of New York City’s unique legacy. The artistic contribution of these cultural catalysts and preservationists from the 70’s to the new millennium will address the ever-changing urban landscape and alternative modes of producing art in the streets.
ARTISTS
Abe Lincoln, Jr., John Ahearn with Rigorberto Torres, Adam VOID, Cassius Fouler, Cake, Darkclouds, Droid, El Celso, Ellis Gallagher, Faro, John Fekner with Don Leicht, Freedom, Gen2, Abby Goodman, Goya, Groser, Richard Hambleton, infinity, KET, LSD-Om, Matt Siren, NohJColey, OverUnder, Oze 108, Quel Beast, Royce Bannon, Sadue, Jordan Seiler, Skewville, Stikman, Toofly, UFO, and Vudu.
OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, April 2, 5-7PM
Press preview* with curators: 4-5PM
Exhibition runs April 2-17, 2011
*Press must RSVP for preview
Email info@pantheonnyc.com with subject line "RSVP"
WEBSITE
www.pantheonnyc.com
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PILLOW FIGHT NYC 2011 - APRIL 2nd
New York City’s 6th annual, and the world’s 4th annual Pillow Fight Day!
Pillows fly and teddies soar as you converge for a giant urban pillow fight! Swing and whack as you evade pillow-wielding assailants. Bring a soft pillow and wait for the signal. Pillow fight!
Cleanup: Please eliminate your use of feathers. As the pillow fight grows in size, so does the mess. By participating, you are pledging to clean up twice the mess you made :) This year, pillows will be collected and donated to a no-kill animal shelter to make bedding for rescued dogs and cats. See item 3 for info on volunteering!
Pillow Fight NYC 2011
Saturday, April 2nd @ 3:00 PM
Union Square, E. 14th St. & Broadway
Web + comments: http://newmindspace.com/pillow-fight-nyc-2011
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/pfnyc2011
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WHACK! PILLOW FIGHT AFTERPARTY - APRIL 2nd
GBH + Newmindspace present: WHACK! Pillow Fight Afterparty
Featuring:
HELLFIRE MACHINA
http://soundcloud.com/hellfiremachina
VIKING
+ guests - playing a mix of Dubstep, Electro, House and Breaks.
19 to dance
21 to drink
$10 before 12 w/RSVP: http://going.com/whack
$8 advance tickets: http://eventbrite.com/event/1422569945
Facebook event: http://tinyurl.com/whack2011
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New York Vs London with Grand and Guitar Bomb at Lit Lounge, New York, NY, US
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at union hall
SAT 4/2: 8pm doors / $10 adv / $12 dos
MISSTALLICA
(All-girl Metallica Tribute)
BODY TALK
(All-girl Ratt Tribute)
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Gemini & Scorpio
present
Brass-n-Bass
Sat, Apr 2, 9pm-5am, FREE 9-10pm, $10 after, 21+
The Church of St. Luke & St. Matthew, Clinton Ave bet Fulton & Atlantic, left door
http://www.geminiandscorpio.com/events.html
FB: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=203917719636283
A simple-n-sweet down-n-dirty friends-n-family dance party in a church basement. Take one steampunk brass band - the visiting Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band - and add three underground bass-tastic favorites - $mall ¢hange, Joro Boro & Dirtyfinger, and you have a recipe for a perfect Brooklyn dance party night. Come get a sneak peek at the lower half of our amazing new event space. Fire dancers welcome (enclosed yard). Festive dress always encouraged, but no costume required. Cheap drinks. No one turned away for lack of funds. Location: just off Clinton-Washington C train (back of train), or 5 long blocks from Atlantic Center hub.
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QxBxRx April edition
Saturday, April 2 at 10:00pm - April 3 at 1:00am
Public Assembly
70 N 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY
Created By
QxBxRx (Queers, Beers and Rears)
QxBxRx presents:
FORGETTERS (ex-Jawbreaker/Against Me!/Bitchin)
http://forgetters.blogspot.com/
LITTLE VICTORY
http://www.facebook.com/littlevictory
RUFFIAN ARMShttp://www.myspace.com/theruffianarms
Resident QBR DJs SIR LOINS, GO-KARFF & A.MARTINI
QBR Go-Go Boys!!!
@Public Assembly, 70 North 6th St, Williamsburg
Bedford L train
10PM doors, 10-11PM open bar 21+
$6 before 11 / $8 after
www.facebook.com/qxbxrx
www.qxbxrx.posterous.com
www.myspace.com/qxbxrx

Sunday, April 3, 2011
at the bell house
8pm Doors / Free
THE SECRET SCIENCE CLUB PRESENTS A BRAIN-BOGGLING EVENING WITH NEUROSCIENTIST AND AUTHOR PAUL GLIMCHER
Think fast! Every waking moment involves choice. Android or iPhone? Pancakes or waffles? Boxers or briefs? Time to call it quits, or time for another drink? My place or yours? What exactly goes on in our brainswhen we're confronted with so many options?
A leading pioneer in the new field of neuroeconomics, scientist and author Paul Glimcher uses the latest technology to uncover how brain biology controls decision-making. He asks: Why do wrongdecisions sometimes feel so right? Are other animals everirrational? Is money an outgrowth of our neural circuitry? What happens inside the brain when we choose to take risks?
The author of Foundations of Neuroeconomic Analysis andNeuroeconomics: Decision Making and the Brain, Dr. Glimcher is professor of Neural Science, Economics and Psychology at New York University and director of NYU's Center for Neuroeconomics.
Before & After
--Groove to synapse-stimulating sounds
--Stick around for the cerebral Q&A
--Try our dopamine-spiked cocktail of the night
--Snag a signed copy of Paul Glimcher's mind-blowing new book !


Monday, April 4, 2011
Free Cal Tjader tribute performance in NYC!
Monday, April 4, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Ideya Latin Bistro; 349 West Broadway
Tommy Mattioli's Rico Vibes Latin Jazz Quintet