EVENTS WEDNESDAY 8/29 Around Town Summer Restaurant Week Sixty top ...

Around Town

Summer Restaurant Week Sixty top NY restaurants incl. Cafe des Artistes & Peter Luger offer $20.01 prix fixe lunches through Labor Day.

Wednesday Night Skate Weekly skate around Manhattan. Route varies, be comfortable skating in traffic, wear protective gear, meet on corner of 17th St. (betw. Union Sq. W. & B'way), 212-696-7247; 8, free [through 10/31].

Family

Aliens Daily Demonstrations w/workshops "Stars & Planets" (12:30 & 2:30) & "Get Down w/Gravity" (1:30 & 3:30); New York Hall of Science, 47-01 Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 718-699-0005; call for prices [through Sunday].

Arthur's World Artist Marc Brown, creator of Arthur series, exhibits at the Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St. (betw. Amsterdam & B'way), 212-721-1234; call for times, $5 [repeats Thurs. & Fri.].

Extreme Choices 3-D Laser show exposes kids to dangers of nicotine & smoking; Liberty Science Center in NJ, 201-200-1000 for info; $3-$3.50 [repeats daily, through 6/02].

Journey to Where the Wild Things Are After reading through a collection of monster books, children use art materials to create new wild things at Seward Branch Public Library, 192 E. B'way (Jefferson St.), 212-477-6770; 3, free.

Mighty Action Racket Theater Workshop Acting, voice & theater exercises, plus games for kids ages 4-7; Hamilton Fish Park Branch Public Library, 415 E. Houston St. (betw. Aves. C & D), 212-673-2290 to reg.; 2-3:30, free.

The Tigger Movie Film for ages 4-10; Donnell Library Center, 20 W. 53rd St. (5th Ave.), 212-621-0636; 11 a.m., free.

Film/Video

Classic Tearjerkers screen this month, continuing today w/Black Girl (1966); St. Agnes Branch Public Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave. (81st St.), 212-221-7676; 2, free.

Movies Under the Stars Free outdoor screenings in Hoboken continue w/102 Dalmatians (2000), plus enter raffel for gift certificates & dance lessons; Erie Lackawana Plaza, Hoboken PATH Station, 201-420-2207; 8:30.

Moviepalooza Seven indie shorts & features?meet w/directors & actors before & after screenings; Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (11th Ave.), 212-462-3064; call for times & prices [through 9/9].

Lectures

Fighting Impunity with Solidarity Lecture on Colombian politics at the Brecht Forum, 122 W. 27th St. (6th Ave.), 212-242-4201; 7:30, $6.

Readings/Open Mic

The Writer's Studio Liz Kingsley gives introductory class & explains technique of private school; Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble, 1972 B'way (66th St.), 212-595-6859; 7, free.

THURSDAY 8/30

Family

Aliens Daily Demonstrations continues w/"Other Worlds! Other Beings? Planetarium Show" begging the question, are we really alone in this universe? New York Hall of Science, 47-01 Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 718-699-0005; 3:30, call for prices [through Sunday].

The Captain Dan & Conrad Show Children of all ages invited to an afternoon of ventriloquism, comedy & magic; Harlem Branch Public Library, 9 W. 124th St. (betw. 5th & Lenox Aves.), 212-348-5620; 3, free.

Clay Creations Workshop challenges kids to create an alien that can survive in a specific environment; New York Hall of Science, 47-01 Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 718-699-0005; 2 & 3:30, $3 [through Sunday].

Rockin' & Lullin' w/Jody Prusan A sing-along, music & movement concert for ages 5-12; New Amsterdam Branch Library, 9 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-732-8186; 4, free.

The Tortoise & the Hare Puppet show for kids ages 5-10; Baychester Branch Public Library, 2049 Asch Loop N. (Baychester Ave.), Bronx, 718-379-6700; 2:30, free.

Film/Video

400 Blows Truffaut's version of Rebel Without a Cause; Cinema Classics, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 8 & 10, $5.50

Latin Beat 2001 Recent films from Latin America, plus discussions w/the filmmakers; Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-875-5600; call for schedule, $9.

The Twilight Zone: "Where is Everybody?" Rod Serling's third attempt at a pilot incl. commercials & a seven-minute intro by Serling?followed by "Star Trek: The Cage," the unaired pilot without William Shatner; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6800; 6, $6, $4 st./s.c. [repeats Fri.].

Readings/Open Mic

Ovidio Diaz Espino Author discusses How Wall Street Created a Nation: J.P. Morgan, Teddy Roosevelt & the Panama Canal; 2289 B'way (82nd St.), 212-362-8835; 7:30, free.

FRIDAY 8/31

Around Town

All Star Burlesque Family Circus feat. world famous Pontani Sisters, raffles, prizes & surprises; Sideshows by the Seashore, Surf Ave. (W. 12th St.), Coney Island, 718-372-5159; 10, $10,

Critical Mass Ride Cyclists & skaters meet every last Friday of the month for group ride, sponsored by Time's Up! environmental concern; Union Square S. (14th St.), 212-802-8222; 7 p.m., free.

Marriott Marquis Art Exhibition Decorative & miniature art for display & sale; 1535 B'way (44th St.), 954-755-0373; 6:30-9:30, $8-$25 [repeats Sat. 10-5 & Sun. 11-4].

Film/Video

Monterey Pop Called "the forerunner to Woodstock," concert film feat. performances by the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Canned Heat, Otis Redding, Simon & Garfunkel, Steve Miller & the Mamas & the Papas; the Screening Room, 54 Varick St. (Canal St.), 212-334-2100; 3:30, 5:45, 8, 10:15, $6-$9. [through 9/6].

Midnight Special The Wizard of Oz accompanied by Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon; Cinema Classics, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 12:15 a.m., $5.50.

SATURDAY 9/1

Around Town

Prospect Park Moonlight Ride Cyclists & advanced skaters tour scenic views & waterways, bring lights. Sponsored by Time's Up! environmental concern; Prospect Park at Grand Army Plaza, Eastern Pkwy (Flatbush Ave.), 212-802-8222; 9, free.

Washington Sq. Outdoor Art Exhibit You may discover the next De Kooning or Pollock as you stroll 20 blocks of paintings, sculpture, photography & graphics; University Pl. (betw. 11th St. & Washington Sq. E.), 212-982-6255; 12-6, free [repeats Sun. & Mon.].

Family

Kids Hair Wash for Charity Volunteers from the Boys & Girls Club help wash participants' heads?incl. crazy hair-do contest, games & music; Jones Beach State Park, Field 4, Wantagh, 212-481-7000; 11-2, free.

Kidsmobile Library on wheels is part of "Storybook Reading Program"?kids can get their own library card & borrow books of their choice; Imagination Playground in Prospect Park, Ocean Ave. (Lincoln Rd.), Park Slope, 718-965-6973; 1-5, free [through 10/6].

Family Art Project Mushroomania at Wave Hill?hear fairy tales about our favorite fungi, search for them & participate in making an "enchanted ring" of clay mushrooms; Kerlin Learning Center at Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (Indep. Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200; 1-4, free w/grounds adm. [repeats Sun.].

Ohmland Live Interactive production teaches yoga to kids by associating each movement w/piece of world music; 45 Bleecker Theater, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-206-1515, www.ohmland.com; 11 a.m., $15, $7 child [through Sun].

Scholastic Store's Clifford Film Festival Premiere of two Clifford the Big Red Dog films, every hour on the hour; Scholastic Store, 557 B'way (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-6166; 12-6, free [repeats Sun. 12-6, Mon. 10-6].

Film/Video

Manhattan Witness the genesis of Woody's obsession w/pubescent women?excellent black & white photography by Gordon Willis; Cinema Classics, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 6, 8 & 10, $5.50.

Readings/Open Mic

Smash Nova's Saturday Joyfest Open mic hosted by David Speer; Baggot Inn, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-0622 ; 3:30-5:30, contrib.

SUNDAY 9/2

Around Town

Full Moon Ritual Bring a moon poem or story to tell, or just celebrate w/fire, light sculptures, music & hot beverages; 6th & B Garden, 6th St. (Ave. B), 212-982-5673; 8-11, free.

Wigstock 2001 NYC's legendary drag festival celebrates its 17th & final year w/performances by Debbie Harry & Renee Taylor; Pier 54, 14th St. (West Side Hwy), 800-494-TIXS; 2:30-10:30 p.m., $25, $20 adv.

Film/Video

James & the Giant Peach Roald Dahl's animated adventure for the tykes; Cinema Classics, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-5368; 2, $5.50.

The Naked City Jules Dassin, director of Rififi (1956), tells the story of a homicide investigation thatleads two detectives all over Manhattan?part of ongoing "NYPD" film series, see also Posteritati Movie Poster in "Art"; Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St. (Varick St.), 212-727-8110; 2:45, 6:15, 9:45.

The 39 Steps Spy counterspy from Hitchcock feat. Robert Donat & Madeleine Carroll; American Museum of the Moving Image, 35th Ave. (36th St.), Astoria, 718-784-0077; 4, call for price.

Parades/Street Fairs

Brazilian Street Festival Brazilian eats, arts & entertainment, feat. Prince of Axe Music Netinho?think Soul Train meets Fame, Brazilian-style; 46th St. (betw. Madison Ave. & B'way), 212-382-1630; 10-6, free.

Readings/Open Mic

Black Books & Family Festival w/Terry McMillan, Tony Brown, LeVar Burton & Myreah Moore; Atlantic Ave. (betw. Nevins & Bond Sts.), Bklyn, 718-596-1991; 10-6, call for price & complete sched.

HipHop Town Hall Mayoral candidates Fernando Ferrer & Alan Hevesi discuss the issues; Tompkins Square Park, Ave. A (betw. 7th & 10th Sts.), 212-465-7287; 3, free.

The Last Word Hiphop & spoken word showcase w/emcee battle; CB's 313 Gallery, 313 Bowery St. (Bleecker St.), 917-512-2295; 8, $7.

Our Unorganized Reading (O.U.R.) J.D. Rage, Bob Hart, Carl Herr, Bruce Weber & Peter Kerns host series?all-spoken words welcome, no time limit, no features, no b.s.; ABC No Rio, 156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-638-2927; 3, contrib.

MONDAY 9/3

Film/Video

Downtown 81 The life of a downtown artist in the early 80s starring Jean-Michel Basquiat?charming, indisputable evidence that he would have been a film mega-star; Pioneer Theater, 155 E. 3rd St. (Ave A.), 212-254-3300; 6:20 & 9:45, $8.50, $6 st./s.c. [through 9/5].

Readings/Open Mic

Friendly French Conversation Group Weekly readings of 18th-century French literature; 54 Carmine St. (betw. Bleecker & Bedford Sts.), 914-803-0654; 7:30, free.

TUESDAY 9/4

Film/Video

L'Atalante Jean Vigo's classic story of a boating newlywed couple gets more gorgeous & current every year; French Institute, Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-355-6160; 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 & 9, $8.

Down From the Mountain Concert film of the folk musicians feat. on the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, followed by a discussion w/the filmmakers; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.), 212-601-1000; 7:30 & 9:30, $9.

Galaxy Avan-garde & independent filmmakers look at the cosmos in the light of 20th-century astrophysics?feat. the work of Stan Brakhage, Jim Davis, Jordan Belson & others; Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave. (2nd St.), 212-505-5110; 7:00 & 8:30, $8.

Open Captioned Films for the deaf & hearing impaired. Today, A.I. Artificial Intelligence at Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-875-5601; 2:30 & 6, $6.50.

Lectures

ABC-G! Learn about the g-spot & the truth about female ejaculation; Toys in Babeland, 94 Rivington St. (betw. Orchard & Ludlow Sts.), 212-375-1701; 7:30, $20.

Harry Ellison's Poets Circle Ellison gives 45-minute lecture, then attendees read from their own works; Corrado Bakery Cafe, 120 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 718-651-1664; 6:30-9:30, $7.

Readings/Open Mic

Ava's Man Pulitzer Prize winner Rick Bragg reads from latest memoir, a tribute to his maternal grandfather & follow up to All Over but the Shoutin'; Chelsea Barnes & Noble, 675 6th Ave. (21st St.), 212-727-1227; 7:30, free.