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ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: the Locust, Song of Zarathustra, Off Minor, Akimbo, 3, $6. SUN: C.O.M.A. w/E.C.F.A., Lux Mammoth, Cat Hope & Dr. Alien Smith, 8.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Dirty White Fashion, Goner, A Career in Plastics, Lea Brennon. THURS: Blue Rooster Pie, Jam Yang, Bermuda Triangol, Maximus. FRI: X Possibles, the Nihilistics, Jinnrail, Blue Ceiling, Gravy. SAT: Fijuci, the Novellas, Jess King. SUN: "All Night Riot" feat. Beauty School Dropouts, Crown on 45, the Others, Lynne Von & the Lot Lizards plus Soft Skull Press night. MON: Flatback Automatic, Irthlings, Star Island, Dennis La. TUES: Stephanie St. John (CD release).
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com WEDS: Van Goghs Radio, Chris Grace, Raw Deluxe, the Blow Up, the Blam, 7. THURS: Soulpusher, Bullet, L.P., Joie Lenz, Mudcat Jones, 7. FRI: Psychocharger, Blush 66, Loop, Honey Tongue, White Collar Crime, 8. SAT: Star Spangles, Spredhaus, Mark Sinnis, Christine Ohlman, Iridesense, Rudy Crew, 8. SUN: Libby & Carrie Johnson, Devlin & Reese, Melanie Willis & Milan Mallevoy, Gabrielle Stubbert, 7:30. MON: Punk/metal karaoke, 10; Jonny Hi-Fi, Rear View, 8. TUES: Donnybrook Fair, Visceral Bliss, Nitromusk, Magma, 8.
B-3
33 Ave. B (3rd St.), 212-614-9755. See also "Clubs & Lounges." THURS: B-3 Band, 7:30. FRI: DJ Eva, 9. SAT: Rick Johnson & open mic, 6.
BAGGOT INN
82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-477-0622. FRI: Paul Hunt.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Paul Clements, Days of Wild, the Quick Ones, Extra Ghost, Henry Elsesser, Carla Ryder. THURS: Oz, Dan Nuestadt (CD release), Tom Gillam, Jackalope Junction (CD release). FRI: the Healers, K-Floor, Good Dog, Alan Bennett, Joe Brack. SAT: Days of Wild, Dan Cazio & the NY Bluebook, Anthony Mills, Jamie O, Talia Paul, $10. SUN: Mann Made Jam. MON: Delmar Brown's World of Pop Experience, Chris Berado & the Desperardos, Good Dog, Ellen Rosner. TUES: Jenny Bruce, Rachel Gaudry, Karen Jacobson, Andy & Denise.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. WEDS: Porcupine Tree, $17.50. THURS: "Nightbirds" w/Maud Casey, Cottonhead, Elizabeth Rose & the Pollenators, Amanda Thorpe, $15. FRI & SAT: Cab, $20.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. 18 & over Weds., Fri., Sat. & Tues.; JVC Jazz Festival Weds.-Sat. WEDS: North Mississippi Allstars, John Medeski, Robert Randolph, Jas. Mathus & His Knockdown Society, 9, $17.50. FRI: Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Topaz, 9, $10. SAT: Jazz Mandolin Project, Wax Poetic, 10, $15. SUN: LAMC Showcase w/Estopa, Ely Guerra & Rabanes, 9, $15. MON: LBE/LAMC Showcase, $15. TUES: Chris Whitley's Rocket House, Ike Reilly, Heather Green, 8, $12.
BROOKLYN CAFE NIGHT CLUB
147 Flatbush Ave. (Tillary St.) 718-852-1600. THURS: "The Real Summer Jam" w/Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh & more, $35, $30 adv., 18 & over.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: the Lucksmiths, Aden, Million, Sadie, 8, $8. THURS: Craig Wedren, Zero Zero, Shy Child, 8:30, $8. FRI: Hopewell, Canyon, Chris Lee, Blue Green, 9, $8. SAT: Megan Reilly & guests, Bill Janovitz (Buffalo Tom), 9, $8. SUN: the Locust, Durga, JJ Paradise Players Club, Fuses, 8, $8. MON: Poor Rich Ones, Kimone, Bisbee, Sabina, 8, $7. TUES: the DaoSon 4, Midlands, Zia, Clock Strikes Thirteen, 8, $7.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: Tinkerbel Tompsin, Twin Turbine, the Dog Show, Ward White, Elena Zazanis, 7. THURS: Hannes Dekassian, Zoo Day, Leenya, Jack Hardy, Elle Stiven, Chris Baker, 5. FRI: Kings County Moonshiners, Jamie Dane Band, Rated PG, Re-Band, Andrew Baum, Kevin Neil Bernard, Hitomi Tono, 5. SAT: Tyler Azelton, Denny Blake, Rebecca Turner, Emily Curtis, Catboy, Richard Thorne, 7; Gil Coggins, 5. SUN: Ada Rovatti & Elephunk, 9; George Williams, 9; Rick Johnson's open mic, 5-9. MON: Laura Friedman, Cosmosis, Basque, 9; Open mic, 7, $5. TUES: Nick Russo, Black Flamingo, James Katz, Meg's Pick, 8:30; Open mic w/Meg Braun, 5.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Jet Orange, Fetal Orchestra, Felix Frump, Dedlyne, Gringo Love Show, Collider, 8, $6. THURS: High School Hell Cats, Cyphaz Godz, Eyes Right, Adharma, Inhabitants, 8, $6; 401 Ringo, Cutters. FRI: Mooney Suzuki, Speedball Baby, Little Things, 6, $9. SAT: Bleste Nation, McNeill/Poor Old Souls, Rush Hour, Sprinkle Genies, Dread Fabrik, Aisian Mushroom, Emily's Bat Mitzva, $9. SUN: Law Byting Citizen, Manila Faze, Nich, Friendly Fire, At a Loss, 5:30, $8. MON: Audition showcase. TUES: Devils County Death Cult, Bad Wizard, the Brought Low, El Segundo, 8, $8.
Downstairs Lounge: WEDS: Neil Cleary, Cameron Dezen, Damnwells, Liz Tormes. FRI: Happy Jack Hoedown w/Barbie Q & Shaynie Rae. SAT: "Strange Party" w/Chi Chi Valenti & Hatti Hathaway plus Joey Arias. SUN: Urbana Poetry Slam feat. National Poetry Slam Team.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: "Pictures to Prove It" exhibit opening, 6, $5. THURS: Peepland, Patrick Harmon, Bela, Amy Atchley, Amy Van Dyne, $8. FRI: Jarrod Gorbel, Based on Graphs, Holly Ramos, Josh Max's Outfit, 7:30. SAT: the Scholars, Mike Errico, David Wallace, B.J. Snowden, $7. SUN: Maggie Connell, Bryan & Marcy, Jason Herndon, Wormwood, Enrico Curreri, $5. MON: "Alchemy," gothic lounge w/Jason Kundera, 10, $5; Mick Kubiak, Bro. Kinzel, Eric Fontana, Bystandard, $5. TUES: Ben's Brother, Oren Ambarchi, Peter Galub, Kristeen Young, Keith Kruger & the Seventh Circle, $5.
CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE
Rumsey Playfield, 72nd St. (midpark), 212-360-CPSS, 212-307-7171. WEDS: New York Grand Opera, 7:30. THURS: Remember Shakti w/John McLaughlin & Zakir Hussain, w/DJ set by Mixmaster Morris, 6:30. SAT: Cheikha Remitti, Sussan Deyhim, w/DJ set by Dzihan & Kamien, 1:30. SUN: Canadian Day Celebration w/Cowboy Junkies, Natalie MacMaster, Sarah Harmer, David Rakoff, 3.
CONNOLLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT
14 E. 47th St. (betw. Madison & 5th Aves.), 212-867-3767. SAT: Black 47, 10, $10.
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924. WEDS: The Ankles, El Guapo, Sweet Magma, Void Lucy, Imposter Syndrome, Dennis La, 8. THURS: Dumas, La Guardia, the Drossels, the Arsons, Doppelganger, 8. FRI: Angel Rot, Alabama Thunder Pussy, Suplecs, Dixie Witch, Lord Sterling, 9:30, $7. SAT: Sabbra Cadabra (Black Sabbath trib.), Icon Killer, Bitch Cat, Metaphase, Stealth Destruction, 8, $5-$10. SUN: Encounterbox, Pile of Heads, the Falthies, Windfall, Dead 50s, Unit, 8:45, free. MON: Deadline, Spicy Rizzaks, Vessel, American Anymen, Ra, New Delhi Monkey Man, 8, free. TUES: Lowdonw, Artificial Joy, Ask the Dusk, the Fall Drive, Blue Winter, Casual Blue, 8, free.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. THURS: Maroon, 9:30, $3.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. WEDS: DJ Steve Blush pres. Röck Cändy w/Hollywood, Superstars, Tijuana Bibles, Doppleganger. THURS: BeavHer w/DJ Frankie Inglese plus Ra & Life on Mars, 9. FRI: the Locust, Pixelian, Bad Form. SAT: Tiswas w/Paint & Three4Tens.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. LaGuardia Pl. & Thompson St.), 212-979-8434. WEDS: Pawn Unction, Barefoot Landing, Yellow Fine, Mackie Snee, the Summerland, $7. THURS: the Bartlebees, Perforated Head, Road Apple, Blunt Force, $7. FRI: Bigger Thomas, St. Paul, Daddy Catfish, Haize, Luciar, Lauren Echo & the Group. SAT: Deci Funk, 33 Hz, Hurry Up Offense, Frikshen, Box of Birds, Flying 66, $9. SUN: Latin rock 'n' roll.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. WEDS: Neilson Hubbard, Jenifer Jackson, Richard Julian, 7:30, $10. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st. FRI: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18; Lee Feldman, 7:30, $15. SAT: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18; VaVaVoom Room, 7:30, $15. SUN: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18. MON: Adam Franklin (SWD, Toshack Hwy), 8, $8, all ages. TUES: Amy Correia, 8, $15.
55 BAR
55 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-929-9883. Free unless noted. WEDS: Mike Stern, $15, incl. 2 drinks. THURS: Wayne Krantz, $15, incl. 2 drinks. FRI: Elliott Randal & Peter Fish, 10, $10; Lorraine Fielder, 6. SAT: Sweet Georgia Brown, 10, $5; Dred Scot Soup Unit East, 6. MON: Marriott Jazz Quintet, 9:30, $3. TUES: Leni Stern, 9:30, $3.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. THURS: Jazz workshop w/Godfrey Daniels. FRI: Forsythia & Kings County Prision. SAT: Lancaster County Prison.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. THURS: Derek Richmond, Prewar Yardsale, Schwervon, Randi Russo, Never Louder & Lovely, DJ Salinger, the World Famous Pontani Sisters, 9. FRI: Alec Redfearn, Matty Charles & the Valentines, Gloria Deluxe, DJ Moose, 9, $7. SAT: Akim Funk Buddha's DHA Fuzion, DJ Ray Velasquez, 9, $7-$10. MON: the Wau-Wau Sisters, 10, free.
HANK'S SALOON
46 3rd Ave. (Atlantic Ave.), Bklyn., 718-625-8003. 2 drink min. & free BBQ. SUN: Blind Pharaohs & special guests, 7-10.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. FRI: the Samples, Fighting Gravity, 8, $18, $16.50 adv. TUES: Mouse on Mars, Vert, 8, $18, $16.50 adv.
KNITTING FACTORY
74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055, www.knittingfactory.com
LAKESIDE LOUNGE
162 Ave. B (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-529-8463. Sun.-Thurs. shows at 9:30, Fri. & Sat. at 11, no cover. WEDS: Demolition String Band. THURS: Tandy. FRI: Kick Out the Jams w/John Sinclair & His Blues Dropouts. SAT: Frog Holler.
LANSKY LOUNGE
104 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-677-9489. TUES: Aisha Hosley & the Swing Doctors, 7, $5-$7.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Butter, Jounce, Green Hill Park, Paula & the Kaamos, 7:30, $8. THURS: White Russian, November Factory, 5x5, Charlie Crystal, Rachel Leslie & Joe Sorge, 7:30, $8. FRI: Mother's Favorite Child, Brother Chameleon, Rain Allready, Palabra, 7:30, $10. SAT: Meropoix, Wish, Upshot, Spinning Images, Joann Vaccaro, 7:30, $10.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Greta Gertler, Von EM, Julia Macklin, Karl Mullen, Marina Belica, Jennifer Marks, Felix McTeigue, Andrew Hyra, 7. THURS: Rose (Babe the Blue Ox), Carla Chickly (Ida), Adam Elk, the Gravel Pit, Jed Parrish, Oskar, 7. FRI: Ishai's Story, Noam, Richard X Hayman, Pluto, Lina, Dan Israel, 7. SAT: Carol Lipnik the Singing Mermaid, Bebe Eiffel, Vic Varney, Kevin House, Rachel Gaudry, Monique diMattina Trio, 1:30. SUN: Dawn Landis, Andy Germack, Rebecca Hall, Nick Russo, 3:30.
LOCAL
S. 5th St. (Kent Ave.), Williamsburg, 718-387-3399. TUES: XBXRX, the Panthers, Subtonix, Song of Zarathustra, 9, $7.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows free. SAT: Crazy Mary (CD release), 8:30. SUN: Edwin Faust Affair, Blisstones, 9. MON: Jack Black Eight, Jerk Alert. TUES: the Vitamen.
MANHATTAN CENTER'S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882. WEDS: Green Day, the Living End, 9, $25, sold out. FRI: Fear Factory, Puyq, Primer 55, Dry Kill Logic.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: the Supertones. THURS: Life in a Blender. FRI: Tom Clark, the Dark Horses. SAT: Memphis Morticians, Brimstone. SUN: Oskar Saville. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Joe Vincent & Verockina pres. "Popcorn" w/classic B-flicks & music by the Mantik & from this amazing psychedelic/rock band the Cuts.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703. WEDS: the Webb Bros., Noah's Red Tattoo, Laura Minor, 9, $6. THURS: Rival Schools, J Majesty, Random Task, the Multi-Purpose Solution, 8, $8. FRI: Matt Witte's New Blood Revival, Fatty Lumpkin, Barry & the Penetrators, 9:30, $7. SAT: the Push Stars, the Churchills, Scout, 9:30, $8. SUN: the Tom Tom Club, David Garza, DJ DSL, 8, $15, $12 adv.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com FRI: the Estrotribe pres. "Our Sheroes," 7-11, $7. TUES: Tom Conklin's "Lush Life" party feat. Melvin Sparks, Victor Ruggiero (the Slackers), Dave Hilliard's Rocksteady Seven plus DJ Kush, 10, $10.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: David Garza, Seamus McLoughlin, LA Symphony, Dovetail Joint, 7, $12. THURS: Velour Allstars, Kudu, Etro Anime, the Everyothers, Pamela Laws, 7:30, $8. FRI: Clem Snide (CD release), Champale, the Pee Wee Fist, the Cash Brothers, 7:30, $10. SAT: the Walkmen (CD release), Radio 4, Team USA, Extra Virgin, 7:30, $8. SUN: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Apes, the Beatings, Ingram Hill, 7:30, $8. MON: Lo Deya, Eve to Adam, DBC, 7:30, $8. TUES: Spottiswoode & His Enemies, Shelby, Valsalva, Moneyshot, 7:30, $8.
9C
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-358-0048. SUN: Hank Williams' Lonesome Cheatin' Hearts Club Band, 10. TUES: Neil Cleary & guests, 9, contrib.
ORANGE BEAR
47 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-566-3705. SUN: The Music Now! Festival feat. Sabir Mateen, Daniel Carter, Tom Bruno, Matt Heyner, Jackson Krall, Tom Abbs, Steve Swell, Ras Moshe, Tor Snyder, Matt Lavelle, James Duncan, Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre, 7-11, $8. TUES: Ken Carter's open jam, 8.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: Andy If..., 10. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10. FRI: Tom Leach, 11; Vic Firecracker, 10. SAT: Jerry Teel & the Big City Stompers, 10. SUN: Rev. Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, Brother Leroy's East Coast Friendship Tour, 9. MON: Morgan Taylor, Rachel Loshak, Norah Jones, 9. TUES: Greg Garing & His New Alphabet City, 9.
POLISH NATIONAL HOME
261 Driggs Ave. (Manhattan Ave.), Greenpoint, Bklyn., 718-387-3399. FRI: the Gossip, the Rogers Sister, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, plus visuals by Kinsonic & Mighty Robot, 9, $7.
RANDALL'S ISLAND
Downing Stadium, 800-999-6883. SUN: Guinness Carifest 2K1 w/Lil Mo, Jimmy Cozier, Case, Gregory Isaacs, Freddie McGregor, Sizzla, Sanches, Baby Sham, Bunju Garlin & TalPree, 10 a.m. doors, show at 1 p.m., $40 adv.
THE RAVEN CAFE
194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712. 1 drink min. WEDS: Joie/Dead Blonde Girlfriend hosts weekly acoustic open stage, sign-up at 7, free.
RISING CAFE
186 5th Ave. (Sackett St.), Park Slope, 718-789-6340. WEDS: Laura Hockh, Pamela West, Annie Lin, Holly Devestern, 8. FRI: Leener, Derek Richmond & the Honeycream Robots, Prewar Yardsale, 8.
RODEO BAR
375 3rd. Ave. (27th St.), 212-683-6500, www.rodeobar.com WEDS: the Rooftop Cowboys. THURS: the Prairie Cats. FRI: The Niagaras, Frog Holler. SAT: Two Dollar Pistols.
ROXY
515 W. 18th St. (10th Ave.), 212-645-5156. FRI: Ballago w/Raam Daan, 8, $35, $30 adv.
SHINE
285 W. B'way (Canal St.), 212-941-0900. WEDS: Kenli Mattus, the Muscular Christians, Lone Hawk, Bad Ronalds, 8, $8.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. See also "Skits & Improv." WEDS: Ekayani & the Healing Band, Chauncey Upson, Son Lewis, the Hoppin' Haole Brothers, the New Druids, 7:30. THURS: Jim Flynn, Kamara, Diane Cluck, Ms. La Nivé, Michal Towber, Barry Bliss, Atlantis Black, 7:30. FRI: Drew Blood, Tony Hightower, Dina Dean, Rhythms of Aqua, 8. SAT: Dead Blonde Girlfriend, Joie, Paleface, Lach & the Secrets, Chris Moore, Bright Red Boots, 8. SUN: Rick Shapiro, Joe Bendik, Manish, 8. MON: The Antihootenanny w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Brother Leroy's East Coast Friendship Tour, Cockroach, Linda Draper, Peter Stone Brown, Matt Singer, James Levy, 8.
TWO BOOTS
The Den, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-505-5450. FRI: "Nova Nights," 8, $8.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. FRI: Clint Dadian. SAT: the Jack Grace Band.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-777-7745. WEDS: Me'Shell Ndegeocello, 7:30 & 10:30, $25. THURS: Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Bobby Radcliff, 7:30 & 10:30, $15. FRI: the Ladybug Transistor, Destroyer, Joanna Erdos, 8, $10, all ages. SAT: Cavestomp! pres. the Gants, the Demolition Doll Rods, the Hatebombs, Les Sexareenos, Freddy & the Four-Gone Conclusions, 9, $15.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600, www.wetlands-preserve.org Most show 18 & over. Doors usually open an hour before showtimes listed. WEDS: Native, 11:30, $5; Michael Franti & Spearhead, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, 7:30, $12. THURS: Antibalas, 10:30, $12, $10 adv. FRI: Steve Kimock Band. SAT: the Return of Black Lily. SUN: Soulive.
THE WORLD
1501 B'way (43rd St.), 212-307-7171. FRI: Run DMC, 9, $30, $25 adv.
WORLD TRADE CENTER
Austin Tobin Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-4170, www.panynj.gov CenterStage & Summer Hits series at the Twin Towers. All shows are free. WEDS: NRBQ, 6-8; Chuck Loeb, 12-2. THURS: Ron Sunshine & Full Swing, 6-8; Phil Vassar, 12-2. FRI: Johnny Ray, 6-9; Walter "Wolfman" Washington, 12-2. TUES: New York Pops, 7-9; the Chantels, 12, free.
Jazz/Experimental
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org Starry Nights: Fridays Under the Sphere. FRI: Ray Barretto & New World Spirit, 5:45 & 7:15, $10, $7.50 st./s.c., $6 kids.
BAM CAFÉ
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Brooklyn, 718-636-4139, www.bam.org. No cover, $10 food/drink min. THURS: Titilayo Ngwenya, 9; Angelique Kidjo, 12-2. FRI: Brandon Ross, 9. SAT: World Beat w/DJs & turntablists, 9.
BIRDLAND
315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080, www.birdlandjazz.com Shows at 9 & 11. Music charge & $10 min.; 1 drink incl. in cover. JVC Jazz Festival 6/27-6/30. WEDS: Phil Woods Quintet, $35. THURS: Kevin Mahogany Organ Quartet, $30. FRI: Dewey Redman 70th birthday celebration, $35. SAT: Pat Martino Trio, $35. SUN: Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band. MON: Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra feat. Lew Tabackin. TUES: the Famous Duke Eillington Orchestra.
BLUE NOTE
131 W. 3rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-475-8592, www.bluenote.net Showtimes 9 & 11:30 unless specified. WEDS-SUN: Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Star Big Band, $20-$30. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Mike Wilner Trio, $19.50. MON: Márcio Faraco, $15 & $5 min. TUES: Marcio Garaco Quintet, $10-$15.
BUBBY'S
120 Hudson St. (betw. Franklin & Moore Sts.), 212-399-0714. MON: Bryant DuPré & Rifftide, 7:30-11:30, free.
CAFE BART'S
50th St. (Park Ave.), 212-378-0200. WEDS: Joel Chassan's Jazz Mirage. THURS: the John Malino Band. FRI: Rafael Cruz.
CAFE WHA?
115 MacDougal St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-254-3630. Feat. The Wha? Band & special guests Weds.-Sun. MON: Brazooca Band. TUES: Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsii Riley & Mike Davis.
CITY SOUNDS
East Plaza, 1251 6th Ave. (50th St.), 212-477-4094. THURS: "City Sounds by the Pool" series. THURS: Six Dimension Formula, 12:30-1:30, free.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747, www.downtimenyc.com WEDS: "Crosstown Records Showcase," 9, $10. THURS: Jason Currie, Free Style Family Orchestra, the Hillary Step, 5. FRI: Tommy Grasso, JJ Bones, Debra Lowe, 9; Askold Buk Trio, 5. SAT: Coup De'Tat, Torsion, Vampire Nation, 9. TUES: "Indepen 'Dance' Day" w/DJS Hellraver, Patrick, Ian Fford, Jason, Daniel, Bryan & more, 9, $15.
GARAGE RESTAURANT
99 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-645-0600. All shows free. WEDS: Flea Circus, 7-11. THURS: Yardena & Trio, 7-11. FRI: Nyte Hawk, 11; Robert Pitre Quartet, 6:45. SAT: Ginetta's Vendetta, 11; Groove Apparatus, 6:45; Jazz brunch w/Fuku Trio, 12-4 p.m., $10 incl. brunch.
HARLEM MEER FESTIVAL 2001
Dana Discovery Center, 110th St. (5th Ave.), 212-860-1370. SUN: Harbor Conservatory Jazz Festival feat. Harlem Blues & Jazz Band, 4-6, free.
HUDSON RIVER FESTIVAL
Battery Park City, Battery Pl. (West St.), 212-528-2733. WEDS: Dan Zanes, 6, free.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. Showtimes at 8:45 & 10:45 on Weds., Thurs., Sun. & Tues.; 8:45, 10:45 & 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. All shows $20-$25 w/$10 min. WEDS-SUN: Tommy Flanagan Trio. MON: Les Paul, 8:45 & 10:45, $40.
JACK ROSE
771 8th Ave. (betw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 212-247-7518. See also "Clubs & Lounges." FRI: Prairie Cats, 10, $12, all ages.
JAZZ GALLERY
290 Hudson St. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-242-1063. $10 per set, res. req. THURS: "Heartsong" w/Marty Elkins Trio. FRI: "Heartsong" w/Claudia Acuña Quintet. SAT: "Heartsong" w/Roberta Gambarini Quintet.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: Joe Henry, 8:30, $20. FRI: Herbert (see "Music"), 10, $10; JVC Jazz Festival pres. Hadda Brooks & Senator Eugene Wright, 8:30, $25. SAT: JVC Jazz Festival pres. Hadda Brooks & Senator Eugene Wright, 8:30, $25. SUN: Howard Fishman Quartet, 8:30.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1. THURS: Nat Harris Group. FRI: Jack Walrath & Masters of Suspense, 11; Jamie Begian Trio, 8; Steve Kahn, 4. SAT: Jack Walrath & Masters of Suspense, 11; Clint Dadian Organ Trio, 8; Tsuyoshi Niwa Quartet, 2:30.
KNICKERBOCKER
33 University Pl. (9th St.), 212-228-8490. WEDS-SAT: Ronny Whyte (piano), Boots Maleson (bass).
LA BELLE EPOQUE
827 B'way (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-254-6436. SAT: Falkner Evans Duo.
LE MADELEINE
403 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-246-2993. SUN: Gene Bernincini, 7-10. MON: Gene Bernincini, 8-11.
LOTUS FINE ARTS CENTER
109 W. 27th St., 8th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-627-1076. FRI: Bruce Arnold, $8. SAT: Dafna Naphtali, $8.
MAKOR
35 W. 67th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.) 212-601-1000, www.makor.org TUES: Smack Darts, Violet, Barbara Jacobs, Cynthia Goddeau, 7, $7.
MUSIC CRUISES
Departs from Pier 16 at South St. Seaport, Fulton St. (East River), 212-630-8888. THURS: Chuck Loeb, 6:30 & 9, $35.
NASCIMENTO
1068 1st Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-755-6875. WEDS: Buenos Aires Tango Trio, 7:30-11, $5 & $10 min.
NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183, www.nuyorican.org THURS: The Latin Jazz Jam w/Chris Washburne & The Syotos Band, 10:30, $5.
ROSELAND
239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 8th Ave. & B'way), 212-247-0200. THURS: Talib Kweli, Soulive, 6:45, $30.
SESSION 73
1359 1st Ave. (73rd St.), 212-517-4445. FRI: Sly Gerhalds, 9:30. SAT: Amy Ward, 9:30. SUN: Jeff Link, 8:30. MON: Art Lillard, 8:30. TUES: Leviathon, 8:30.
SMOKE
2751 B'way (betw. 105th & 106th Sts.), 212-864-6662. No cover, $10 min. SUN: The Latin Jazz Jam feat. Chris Washburne & The Syotos Band, 9-1 a.m., free.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: Dave Douglas, 8 & 10. THURS: Alan Licht, I-Sound, Marina Rosenfeld, 12 a.m.; Quakebasket Night, 8. FRI: Black Beetle, 12 a.m.; Garu Lucas' Gods & Monsters, 10; Chasing Paint: the Jane Ira Bloom Quartet plays Pollock, 8. SAT: Cyro Baptista's Beat the Donkey, 12 a.m.; John Zorn improv, 8 & 10. SUN: Danielle Howle, Megan Reilly, Shelby Bryant, 7:30, $8; Pharoah's Daughter, 1:30 & 3, $10-$15. TUES: Curha w/Gloria Deluxe, 8, $8.
VILLAGE VANGUARD
178 7th Ave. S. (betw. W. 11th & Waverly Sts.), 212-255-4037. All shows at 9:30 & 11:30 (add. 1 a.m. show Fri. & Sat.), $15-$20 & $10 min. WEDS-SUN: Lewis Nash Septet. TUES: Lou Donaldson Quartet.
VILLAGE RESTAURANT
62 W. 9th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-505-3355. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Michael Howell, Fred Zabin, 12:30-3:30, no cover.
Blues/World/Other
B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-269-4849, www.bbkingblues.com All shows at 8 & 10 unless noted. WEDS: Rockapella, $25. THURS: the Del McCoury Band, $30, $25 adv. SUN: the Wild Magnolias, $25; Gospel brunch w/Harlem Gospel Choir, 1, $35. MON & TUES: the Dickie Betts Band, $32.50.
CELEBRATE BROOKLYN!
Prospect Park Bandshell, 9th St. (Prospect Park W.), Bklyn., 718-855-7882, ext.45, www.celebratebrooklyn.org Twenty-second performing arts festival 6/21-8/19. FRI: Olodum, Nero Gato, 7:30. SAT: Junoon, Church of Betty, 7:30.
CHICAGO B.L.U.E.S.
73 8th Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-924-9755, www.chicagobluesnyc.com Sun.-Thurs. shows at 9, 10:30 & 12 a.m.; Fri. & Sat. shows at 9:30, 11 & 12:30 a.m. WEDS: Weasel Boys, $10. THURS: Hiram Bullock, $20. FRI: Tony O & Legendary Blues Band. SAT: Ernie Williams, $15; Jimmy Vivino, $15. SUN: George Kilby Jr. pres. Saxophone Sunday, $5. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Rock 'n' roll Tuesday, $5.
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL & ST. ANDREW UNITED METHODIST
263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-873-8129. FRI: An evening honoring Joe Franklin feat. Irwin Corey, Richard Ornstein, Sarah E. Geller, Dan Gaydos, Lonshein Ludwig & Robert Dunn, 7, $25.
CLUB 101
101 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-620-4000. No cover. WEDS: Kid Charlemagne (Steely Dan trib.). THURS: The Many Moods of Li'nard. FRI & SAT: Crazy N.E.D., 10. SUN: Joy Ryder & The NY Rhythm All-Stars hosts blues talent contest for instrumentalists & vocalists, 7-9:30.
EAR INN MUSIC
326 Spring St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-226-9060. MON: Eve Silber.
GROOVE
125 MacDougal St. (W. 3rd St.), 212-254-9393. Free admission. WEDS: Funky Hat. THURS: R&b & funk open mic. FRI: Dana Jared Collective. SAT: The Groove House Band.
METRONOME
915 B'way (21st St.), 212-505-7400. No cover charge. WEDS: Quimbombó. FRI: Jessica Mark. SAT: Anna Lisa.
METROTECH COMMONS BAM RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL
Flatbush Ave. (Myrtle Ave.) Bklyn., 718-636-4100, www.bam.org BAM Rhythm & Blues Festival through 8/9. THURS: Angelique Kidjo, 12-2, free.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com WEDS: Lummumba screening & benefit, 9, $14-$20. THURS: the Liks (formerly the Alkaholiks), 10, $22, $18 adv.; Bilal, 8, $20, $18 adv. FRI: French Caribbean Dance Party, 12 & 2 a.m., $20-$25; After work showcase, 8, $12. SAT: Samba Saturdays, 9, $20. MON: La Tropica Mondays, 9 & 11, $5-$15. TUES: Independence Day Brazilian celebration w/Baiana, Ginga & Grupo Saveiro, 9:30, $15.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. First act at 10, second act at 7. WEDS: Bobby Radcliff, Orin Starr, Kenny Kossak, 7. THURS: Sherman Robertson, George Bragg. FRI: Michael Powers & Powderkeg, Johnny Allen. SAT: Little Buster & Soul Brothers, Hazmat Modine. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pioneers, Ray Schinnery. MON: Jerry Drugger & The Blackpearl, Michael Powers. TUES: The Terra Blues Special, Jr. Mack.
TRIBECA BLUES
16 Warren St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-726-BLUES. THURS: Tom Stinson Jazz Trio, Blue Number Nine, 7, $7. FRI: Bill Bennett's Off Wall Street Jam, 8, $10. SAT: the Kerry Kearney Band, $10.