EVENTS WEDNESDAY 5/22 Around Town A Big Hairy ...
Around Town
A Big Hairy Deal Help promote AIDS awareness by getting dolled up w/$20 haircuts by stylists from Dandie & Oscar Bond Salon, $10-$25 make-up & body art by Temptu & Make Up For Ever artists?also raffle, drink specials & DJ Steve Travolta; Pioneer Bar, 218 Bowery (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-627-9855; 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
Pre-Memorial Day Primping & Pampering Get an inside look at the magic behind Bliss Spa w/facial, relaxation & do-it-yourself eyebrow waxing demos (Weds.-Sat., 11-6)?plus meet Bliss Spa's founder Marcia Kilgore today & Thurs. (12-4); Saks Fifth Ave., 611 5th Ave. (betw. E. 48th & 49th Sts.), RSVP 212-940-2046; 11-6, free [through Sat.].
Total Hair Care Recipe for Fabulous Hair A Frederic Fekkai stylist gives you customized color, product & cut consultations?also receive 10% off Fekkai coupon & six oz. Shea Butter Moisturizing Body Cream; Sephora Flatiron, 119 5th Ave. (betw. 17th & 18th Sts.), 212-674-3570; 12-8, $35 incl. products.
Wednesday Night Skate NY recreational skate group moves in giant swarms to Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge & more; meet at Union Sq. N. (17th St.), 212-696-7247; 8, free.
Family
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].
Stories & Songs P.S. 230's Robin Bady pres. interactive storytelling using music & movement; Battery Park City Parks Conservancy Community Room, 21 South End Ave. (W. Thames St.), RSVP 212-267-9700 x348; 9:45-12:45, $8.50, $35/four sessions.
Film/Video
The Chinatown Files In conjunction w/Asian-Pacific Heritage Month, the Radical Women group screens film about seven Chinese-American men & women who were jailed & targeted for deportation during the McCarthy era; 32 Union Sq. E., #907 (16th St.), 212-677-7002; 7:30, $6.
"New York, New York: Golden Age of Cinema Festival" 1995 movie about a filmmaker doing his best to cope w/a motley crew of a cast on a low-budget production, starring Steve Buscemi; NYU Cantor Film Center, #200, 36 E. 8th St. (betw. B'way & University Pl.), 212-998-8816; 6:30, $12.
A Song for Martin New Swedish love story about how a passionate couple copes when one of them is struck by Alzheimer's disease?in Swedish w/English subtitles; Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. (37th St.), 212-879-9779; 6:30, $8.
"Star Theater" celebrates the Beatles the entire month of May. Today, Let It Be; Den of Cin, Two Boots, 44 Ave. A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-714-3575; 7, $5 incl. 1 drink.
Lectures
The Circulation Management Conference & Expo Richard Malloch (Hearst) & John Loughlin (Primedia) tell you how to survive in tough times?cut all editorial; 470 Park Ave. S. (betw. E. 31st & E. 32nd Sts.), 917-981-2937; call for times & prices.
Exploring the Role of Writers & Writing on American Indian Reservations Symposium begins today at National Museum of the American Indian, 1 Bowling Green, B'way (Battery Pl.), 212-668-6624; call for times, prices & complete sched. [through Fri.].
Found Tribe: Jewish Coming Out Stories Panel discussion celebrates publication w/contributors; Jewish Community Center, 334 Amsterdam Ave. (76th St.), 212-580-0099; 8, $5.
Edgar Munhall Curator at the Frick Collection lectures on obtaining & installing "Greuze: The Draftsman" exhibition of drawings by 18th-century French draftsman Jean-Baptiste Greuze; the Frick Collection, 1 E. 70th St. (betw. Madison & 5th Aves.), 212-288-0700; 5:30, call for price.
Toxic Fallout from the World Trade Center Panel discussion w/members of the NY Environmental Law Project, biologists & the organization monitoring the situation at ground zero; Brecht Forum, 122 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-242-4201; 7:30, $6.
Readings
Dirt Music: A Novel Successful Australian author tries to make it in the States w/his latest?this from Publisher's Weekly: "At 40, Georgie Jutland, former nurse, inveterate risk-taker, incipient alcoholic and lifelong rebel against her prominent family, has moved in w/widowed lobster fisherman Jim Buckridge, 'the uncrowned prince' of the western seaside community of White Point"; Astor Pl. Barnes & Noble, 4 Astor Pl. (betw. Lafayette St. & B'way), 212-420-1322; 7:30, free.
Dominick Dunne?the older cutie who started in Hollywood partying w/Liz Taylor, experienced a personal tragedy, went to an isolated cabin for six months to find himself & now goes after the bad guys every month in Vanity Fair?reads from Justice: Crimes, Trials and Punishments today at Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble, 1972 B'way (66th St.), 212-595-6859; 7, free.
Jeff Somers reads from Lifers: A Novel & The Freaks Are Winning: The Inner Swine Collection at New York's Filthy MacNasty's; Rocky Sullivan's, 129 Lexington Ave. (betw. 28th & 29th Sts.), 212-725-3871; 8, free.
Workshops
Health Issues Anonymous Twelve-step program for those living w/a health concern; St. Luke's-Roosevelt Center, 324 W. 108th St. #205 (betw. B'way & Riverside Dr.), 212-362-7214; 5:30-7.
THURSDAY 5/23
Around Town
Lesbian & Transgender Cancer Outreach Program Launch Party American Cancer Society pres. pilot program specifically for lesbian & transgendered communities & people w/little or no insurance?also, artwork by Sarinya & Rosario Vigorito; Langston Hughes Atrium, the Schomburg Museum, E. 135th St. (Lenox Ave.), RSVP 212-237-3834; 7-10:30 p.m., free.
New World Wines at This Old House Join the Historic House Trust to sample fine wines of Mexico, Chile, Australia & the U.S.?hors d'oeuvres provided; the Dyckman Farmhouse, 4881 B'way (204th St.), 212-304-9422; 6:30-9 p.m., $35.
World Cup Celebration Soccer Jr. magazine lets you meet the MetroStars' Tab Ramos & Marcelo Balboa, get autographs & ask all your questions?plus win prizes like MetroStars tickets, t-shirt & mag subscriptions; the Scholastic Store, 557 B'way (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-6166; 2-3, free.
Family
Informative Discussion Child development experts & creators of Baby Signs program, Linda Acredolo, Ph.D & Susan Goodwyn, Ph.D, discuss implementing the program, then answer questions; Bank Street Bookstore, 610 W. 112th St. (B'way), 212-678-1654; 6:30-7:30, free.
Film/Video
"Malcolm McDowell: Insolent Angel" pres. Gangster No. 1, Paul McGuigan's no-nonsense Brit gangster flick feat. a fine performance by McDowell, whose nemesis is released from jail, w/much violence ensuing; Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-875-5600; 8, $9.50 [repeats Tues. at 1].
"New York Filmmakers/New York Films" Independent NYC shorts about the Fulton Fish Market, a New Year parade in Chinatown, the underrated sport of pigeon flying & more; Donnell Media Center, New York Public Library, 20 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-0609; 2:30, free.
Lectures
"A Brief Look at the Contemporary Art Scene" (does that come w/a bucket?), "How to Navigate the Art World" & "Starting to Collect" are some of the seminars on offer at Rosenberg & Kaufman Fine Art, 115 Wooster St. (Spring St.), 212-431-4838; 6:30, call for price.
U.S. Media Target Iraq Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) ask, "What's the truth about sanctions, war & international law?"; Housing Works Used Book Cafe, 126 Crosby St. (betw. Houston & Lafayette Sts.), 212-334-3324; 6:30, free.
Readings
ARC: Cleavage of Ghosts Noam Mor reads at Spoonbill and Sugartown, 218 Bedford Ave. (betw. N. 4th & 5th Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-387-7322; 7, free.
Food for Thought Weekly readings by actors w/light sandwich lunch?very literary, dahling. Today, Dorothy Parker's The Waltz & Susan Charlotte's The Cabbie; National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S. (20th St.) 212-475-3424; 1, $35.
Neighborhood Magazine You've heard about the pre-launch party, now attend?the launch-launch party for publication dedicated to "strange & unacknowledged communities around the world." Free food & drinks, hiphop & live jazz mark the occasion; the Viewing Room, 114 W. 17th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 646-638-1920; 7-10.
3rd Bed Literary journal celebrates latest edition w/readings, music & art; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188; 7, $8 incl. copy of publication.
FRIDAY 5/24
Around Town
City Pass Has Arrived Check out the discounted ticket book containing passes for attractions at the Whitney, Circle Line, Guggenheim, Intrepid & more, allowing you to skip the lines & save time; available at participating attractions or online at www.citypass.com, info 707-256-0490; $38, $31 ages 12-17.
Brooklyn Bridge Birthday Bash Discovery Tours helps you bid the bridge happy birthday by walking its length & learning its history?followed by a stroll through Brooklyn Heights; for meeting place call 212-465-3331; 6:30 p.m., $12 [repeats Sat. & Sun. at 1 & 3:45].
N.O.R.C. @ Phipps Annual Flea Market/Bazaar feat. arts & crafts, books, clothes, jewelry, toys & games, videos & food; 28th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Ave.), 212-689-2833; 9-6, free.
Family
Gone Fishing Experience the catch & release fishing technique at Wagner Park; Battery Park City, West Side Hwy. (Battery Pl.), 212-267-9700; 11:30-1:30, free [through 5/31].
"Power & Propaganda" MOMA's "Friday Night at the Movies" series continues w/Barry Levinson's 1997 Wag the Dog, starring Dustin Hoffman & Spider-Man's Kirsten Dunst, followed by power & propaganda discussion w/free pizza & soda; Arts Consortium Bldg., 1 E. 53rd St. (betw. Madison & 5th Aves.), 212-708-9828; 5:30-8, free.
The Ten Star All-Star Summer Basketball Camp Boys & girls ages 10-19 eligible to apply, camp is by invitation only, past celebs incl. Michael Jordan & Antawn Jamison; 704-568-6801 for free brochure [through 7/15].
Film/Video
The Great American Comedy Film Forum's classic comedy festival continues today w/Ninotchka, starring Greta Garbo, plus The Shop Around the Corner w/James Stewart. The latter concerns two store employees who can't stand each other but turn out to be secret sweethearts?and you thought You've Got Mail was original; 209 W. Houston St. (Varick St.), 212-727-8110; call for times, $9.75 [repeats Sat.].
Max Liebman Presents: A Connecticut Yankee Adaptation of the Mark Twain novel, which is based on the 1927 B'way hit, in which a modern-day man is transported back to the court of King Arthur; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; 12:30, $6 [through 5/30].
Readings
Belladonna A reading series that begins w/an allusion to Stevie Nicks cannot go too far wrong, as poets Rosmarie Waldrop & Tina Darragh will hopefully prove tonight at Bluestockings, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 7, free.
SATURDAY 5/25
Around Town
Annual Spring Tea Tasting & Tour Sample teas harvested from the Mansion's colonial garden followed by a tour of the museum; Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terrace, 160th St. (Edgecombe Ave.), RSVP 212-923-8008; 1, $4, $3 st./s.c. [repeats Sun.].
ArtBots: The Robot Talent Show This ain't Battlebots! These ArtBots showoff their technical superiority & refinement w/talents incl. drawing, painting & music; Pratt Studios Bldg., Pratt Institute, 200 Willoughby Ave. (Hall St.), 718-636-3600; 12-6, free.
Historic Pubs & Taverns of Greenwich Village Discovery Tours pres. a walking tour of historic speakeasies, pubs & taverns incl. Chumley's, which was frequented by Ernest Hemingway & F. Scott Fitzgerald; 212-465-3331 for meeting place; 7 p.m., $12 doesn't incl. booze [repeats Sun.].
Punk Rock Aerobics Far from Sweatin' to the Oldies, this class gives you a real beat to groove by?check out www.punkrockaerobics.com for the full sched.; Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 212-673-6270; $7, 3 [repeats Sun. at Luxx, 256 Grand St. (betw. Driggs Ave. & Roebling St.), Williamsburg, 718-599-1000; 2, $7].
Washington Sq. Outdoor Art Exhibit Since 1931, artists incl. then unknown Jackson Pollock, have sold their paintings, watercolors, graphics, sculptures, jewelry, photography & one-of-a-kind crafts here, all artworks on display are for sale; University Pl. (betw. E. 12th & W. 3rd Sts.) & Washington Pl. (betw. Washington Sq. E. & Greene St.), 212-982-6255; 12-dusk, free.
Family
See Stripes Run! The babies have arrived to oohs & ahhs! Watch the new Indonesian tiger cubs explore their wild Asian habitat at the Bronx Zoo, Fordham Rd. (Bronx River Pkwy.), 718-367-1010, www.wcs.org; [repeats Sun. & Mon.].
What's Up with a Periscope Learn about submarine periscopes then construct your own & see more than meets the eye; Sony Wonder Lab, 550 Madison Ave. (56th St.), 212-883-8100; 2-5, $10 [repeats Sun.].
Film/Video
"Cinema of the Obsolete: New Pixelvision Work" A show of work shot on Fisher Price's ill-fated PXL-2000 toy camera from the 80s, feat. two-hour program of recent pixelvision movies & a surprise guest appearance; Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-219-3055; 7, $5.
"Stuart Gordon Does HP Lovecraft!" Gordon's films based on Lovecraft's horror stories span 15 years, beginning w/1986's From Beyond, a bone-chiller about a physicist who opens a door to a parallel universe. Also, 1995's Castle Freak about a couple who accidentally settle in a castle w/a freak of human nature lurking in the dungeons, plus NY premiere of Gordon's latest, Dagon; Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave. (2nd St.), 212-505-5181; call for times, $8 [through Sun.].
SUNDAY 5/26
Around Town
Charity Clothes Drive One Step Beyond pres. weekly clothing drive for the Dominican Republic's underprivileged children & adults?every little bit helps; Rubber Monkey, 279 Church St. (betw. White & Franklin Sts.), 201-902-0449; 9 p.m.-4 a.m., free.
Sing for the Cure: A Proclamation of Hope The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation honors their 20 years in the fight by hosting a 10-movement choral symphony narrated by breast cancer survivors, incl. performances from the Turtle Creek Chorale, Tampa Bay Gay Men's Chorus & New England Ensemble; Carnegie Hall 881 7th Ave. (betw. 55th & 56th St.), 212-239-4699; 8, $30-$75.
The YMCA at 150 Municipal Art Society pres. walking tour w/highlights incl. West Side YMCA (opened in 1930), narrated by architectural historian Francis Morrone; meet at Lincoln Square, Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave. (63rd St.), Ann Hanna 212-630-9627 or 212-935-3960; 2-4, $15.
Family
Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture Chelsea museum feat. two exhibits: "From Tent to Temple" & "From Home to Home" for children seven & over?no strollers admitted; 515 W. 20th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-924-4500; 2-5, $5.
Kid's Fest Celebrate the hotel's reopening w/the Big Nazo Show feat. larger-than-life characters; the Atrium, Embassy Suites Hotel 102 North End Ave. (betw. Vesey & Murray Sts.), 212-945-0100; 1, free.
Film/Video
Dante's Inferno Restored version of this 1924 Henry Otto film about a man who refuses to help a friend, before being presented w/a copy of the Inferno & a curse, part of the "Rescued Treasures" series at the American Museum of the Moving Image, 35th Ave. (36th St.), Astoria, 718-784-4520; $8.50
Le Samourai A stylish French thriller from 1967 about a perfectionist assassin who loses his cool & gets deeper into trouble after someone witnesses his hit on a nightclub owner; Ocularis at Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-388-8713; 7 & 9:30, $6.
The Sorrow and the Pity Maybe you'll recall the title from Annie Hall, in which Woody Allen's Alvy Singer drags a begrudging Annie (Diane Keaton) to repeated screenings of the WWII doc. film, w/archive footage & interviews w/French & Germans about Vichy France; Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400; 6, $9, $8 s.c.
Re-Animator What is it w/today's films being name-checked in Oscar-winning movies beginning w/'A'? First Annie Hall & now American Beauty, in which Kevin Spacey's Lester gets all giggly about Re-animator w/Wes Bentley's Ricky after a sneaky joint. The cult classic was also a huge hit at Cannes at the time; Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave. (2nd St.), 212-505-5181; 9, $8.
Readings
KGB Sunday Fiction Series Denis Johnson (Jesus' Son) reads from a new play at KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-505-3360; 7, free.
MONDAY 5/27
Around Town
Coping w/a Brain Tumor The Brain Tumor Foundation provides support group for patients to express concerns & share experiences; 1350 6th Ave., #200 (55th St.), 212-265-2401; 4-5:30.
Fourth-Annual Hiphop History Month Leave your own mark on the hiphop world at open turntables night?bring your own needle; the 5 Spot, 459 Myrtle Ave. (betw. Washington & Waverly Aves.), Clinton Hill, Bklyn, 718-852-0202; 9, free.
Friendly French Conversation Group Intermediate & advanced-level speakers meet & discuss recently read works incl. Duras' L'Amant de la Chine du Nord; Magic Carpet Restaurant, 54 Carmine St. (Bedford St.), 914-803-0654; 7:30-9:30, free.
Film/Video
The Kid Brother Film Forum's Monday night trib. to Harold Lloyd, as part of the "Great American Comedy" series, continues w/what is considered to be his most unsung movie; 209 W. Houston St. (Varick St.), 212-727-8110; 7 & 8:45, $9.75
TUESDAY 5/28
Around Town
Auto-Free New York Meeting Institute for Rational Urban Mobility pres. "Implementing Bus Rapid Transit in NYC" w/Bruce Schaller; Conference Rm. at NYPD Downtown Center, 104 Washington St. (Rector St.), 212-475-3394; 6-8, free.
Free Makeovers Stylist Angela DeFrancis & her makeup team demonstrate summer looks by giving makeovers; Duane Reade, 4 Times Square (42nd St.), 212-850-5741; 10-2, free.
Norma Kamali Sample Sale Bring cash & plastic to indulge in swimwear, leather & private collection of vintage clothing; Norma Kamali, 11 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-957-9797; 10-6, free.
Pure Country NYC Weekly country dance & music night w/line dance lessons from Rona Kaye; Jack Rose, 771 8th Ave. (47th St.), 212-247-7518; 6:30, $13.
Family
Teen Drumming The beat goes on w/drumming circle led by traditional West African drummer, Maguette Camara, for ages 13-18; Nelson A. Rockefeller Park, Battery Park City, Chambers St. entrance, 212-267-9700; 4-5:30, free.
Film/Video
Films & Popcorn Mayday Books pres. La Ciudad, a critically acclaimed depiction of the struggles of a group of Latino immigrants in New York, filmed between 1992 & 1997; ABC No Rio, 156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-894-3749 x2156; 7, $5 contrib.
Hitler?Never Heard of Him French Institute Alliance Française pres. a Bertrand Blier doc. about 11 boys & girls interviewed about their lives & aspirations?b&w, in French, no subtitles; Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Park and Madison Aves.), 212-355-6160; 12:30, 4 & 7, $8.
Lectures
Cancer Care Today's topic: "The Role of Integrative Medicine & Healthful Eating"; 275 7th Ave. (betw. W. 25th & W. 26th Sts.), 800-813-HOPE or [www.cancercare.org;](http://www.cancercare.org;/) 12:30.
"Harry Beck's Subway Journey?Around the City in 30 Hours" Harry Beck, college student & "budding subway historian," reports on his recent visit to 468 stations, which was written up in The New York Times; Melville Gallery, 213 Water. St. (betw. Fulton & Beekman Sts.), 212-748-8735; 6, $3 contrib.
Readings
Jonathan Ames New York Press alum celebrates publication of his latest, My Less Than Secret Life, most of which appeared first in this publication. The Mangina will, as always, be at Mr. Ames' side; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.); 212-545-8000; 8, $5.
Bill Moyer Not the liberal interview guru, but some other guy, appears to discuss his new book, Doing Democracy: The MAP Model for Organizing Social Movements, at Eco Books, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), Park Slope, 718-623-2698; 7, call for price.
Poetic Vibes' $500 Poetry Slam Poet virgins & more experienced artists share their "deepest thoughts" tonight at Jimmy's Uptown, 2207 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. (betw. 130th & 131st Sts.), 212-491-4000; 8, $10.