MUSIC WEDNESDAY 11/27 Rock/Country/Hiphop "Action Cat/NY Waste" pres. Benefit ...
Antigone Rising, Ari Hest Maxwell's, 9, $8.
Baby Dayliner, Dub-L., Chase Phoenix, Justin G. Luxx, 8, $5.
Paul Clements, Brian Charette, the Chesterfields, Katy Pfaffl, Katy Hanz, Amy Raasch, Emily Cowings Bitter End, 8, $5.
Deep Banana Blackout, Cabaret Diosa Irving Plaza, 8, $25, $23.50 adv.
Drums & Tuba, That 1 Guy Northsix, 9, $10.
Eyes Adrift, La Guardia Village Underground, 9, $12.
Eyes Right, Dale Harnett Parkside Lounge, 9.
Flag of the Shiners Knitting Factory, 8, $10.
Flash & the Band of Warriors (feat. George Clinton), Afro Skull Tobacco Road.
The Forms, World Class Nuclear Family Southpaw, 8:30.
Jack Grace Rodeo Bar, 10, free.
Jimi Hendrix 60th B-Day Trib. B.B. King Blues Club, 8.
Inclement Weather, Aluminum Babe, Keith Porteous, the Charles Soule Band, Stereolites Acme Underground.
JJ & Willie B. Lakeside Lounge, 9:30, free.
Justin Tranter Band, Synthetic 16, Porcelain Fish Bowl, Red Engine 9, Wounded, 4:17, Exo Continental, 8, $5.
Danny Lanzetta w/Frank Carillo, Chris Cubera, Matthew Cavellier, John Passineau, Eric Sootes CB's 313 Gallery, 8, $5.
"Liquid Reality 02" Drum 'n' Bass Party Downtime, 9, $25.
Los Amigos Invisibles, DJ Afro S.O.B.'s, 9, $22, $18 adv.
Margarita Pracatan & the Scissor Sisters Joe's Pub, 9:30, $15.
Matty Charles & the Valentines Pete's Candy Store, 10, free.
Mobscenity Hank's Saloon, free.
Oscura, Seratonin, Clover Luna Lounge, 8:30, free.
Röck Cändy pres. "Jimi Hendrix 60th Birthday Trib." w/Surrender, Mancain, Temptress Don Hill's.
The Roots Mercury Lounge, 8:30, $25.
Rick Shapiro, Mugwump, Like a Child Sidewalk Cafe, 8, 2 drink min.
Skyland, Gonzo Station, Fulton's Last Flight, Code Blue, Kristen Diable Lion's Den, 7, $8.
Bryan Stephens Cafe Wha?, 9:30, free.
The Strokes, Jimmy Fallon, Mooney Suzuki Roseland Ballroom.
Michael Tolcher, Mike Roth Living Room, 7.
Jazz/Experimental
Jim Campilongo Electric Trio Knitting Factory Tap Bar, 11, free.
Carla Cook Jazz Standard, 7:30 & 9:30, $15.
Count the Stars, Two Shoots of Rye, the June Spirit Knitting Factory Old Office, 8, $7.
Eddie Davis & His New Orleans Jazz Band Cajun, 8, free.
Nathan Lucas Organ Trio Lenox Lounge, 6:30, free.
Jason Moran's Bandwagon Village Vanguard, 9 & 11, $20 & $10 min.
Eddie Palmieri & La Perfecta II Blue Note, 8 & 10:30, $15-$25.
Madeleine Peyroux Fez/Time Cafe, 7, $12.
Jim Ridl Trio 55 Bar, 9:30, $7.
Pharoah Sanders Quartet Birdland, $30.
Mike Stern Band Iridium Jazz Club.
Ray Vega Kavehaz, 8:30, free.
Bill Wurtzel & Russell George Roth's Westside Steakhouse, 6.
The Mark Zubek Quartet Tonic, 8.
Blues/World/Other
Akoya & Tribe Sisi Izzy Bar (downstairs), $5.
Dirty Water Dogs Ear Inn, 12 a.m., free.
Victoria Hanna Tonic, 10.
Banjo Tom Hanway & Sheriff Bob Baggot Inn, 8, free.
Phillip Walker, Sinner's Holiday Terra Blues.
Classical/Opera
Wednesdays at One Free, hour-long, lunchtime concerts. Today: Juilliard's Percussion Ensemble at Alice Tully Hall, 1.
Clubs/Lounges/Nightlife
AM/FU DJ Mike MD spins a little bit of everything to get you over the hump; Beauty Bar, 10, free.
Aphasic Live electronic music at Liquids, 10, free.
Barreled Nyco Ripit & Madame Chao turn out beats from breakcore to speedcore; Tonic, 10, $5.
Be Yourself New renovation, new rooms, new sound & new name, but same great time at Estate, the club formerly known as Limelight; 10 p.m.-8.a.m., $40.
Butter Ball A celebration of thanks w/the Go Go Gods pres. "Moments of Gratitude" in a variety of sleazy, sexy & very tasteless outfits. Party up boys before returning home for the holidays; SBNY, 10, free.
Cubansoul DJs Elvira & Medina keep salsa & old school Cuban flowin'. Dress to impress, but make sure you can still shake it; Nell's, 9, $7-$10.
Damaged DJ Dandy Sex supplies goth, new wave, punk & glam plus acoustic open stage during happy hour; Raven, 11.
Downtown Soulville WFMU's Mr. Fine Wine spins soul 45s?if you're good maybe you'll get to hear "My Baby Likes to Boogaloo"; Botanica, 10, free.
Go-Go Tony Rock N Rolla & Cowboy Mark spin 60s psych & garage; Three of Cups, 10, free.
Happy Wednesdays DJs Sean Edwards & Matteo Ruzzon offer a night of saintly music for your blessed ears, or whatever sounds dope on a Wednesday; Local 138, 9, free.
Heads of State Mix of funk, soul & classics, always a good time down on the LES; Ludlow Bar, 8, free.
Motherfucker Thanksgiving Eve Celebration An evening of debauchery for all the little derelicts that need something to be thankful for?see write-up at beginning of Listings for more info; Discotheque, 10, $15.
M+R & B Hop on the love train w/DJ Rich King's rhythm & blues; M&R Bar, 5:30, free.
Negril Village Wednesdays DJ & live band offer reggae & international tunes at Negril Village, 5, $5-$10.
Played Out A pre-Thanksgiving bash, be grateful a few hours early w/Jack Terricloth & the World Inferno Friendship Society. Plus, enjoy $2.50 Rheingold bottles till 11; Hi Fi, 9, free.
Noche Azul Audio cuisine, a unique blend of Brazilian house, breakbeats, down-tempo & soul; Izzy Bar, 10, free.
Roller Skating Night New York's one & only roller disco for skaters & (unfortunately) bladers; Roxy, 10, $15.
Royal Flush Get a fresh sampling of broken beat, nujazz & beyond?tonight, an evening w/Irma, Fabrizio & Taka Sakano; Coz, 9, free.
Singers Lounge Night of golden voices, from Jamaica to modern roots; Angel, 10, free.
Sweet Tooth With an "all-star" lineup incl. DJ Stretch Armstrong & DJ Reach from The Carson Daily Show; Lot 61, 8.
Wednesdays Midnight readings & soulful music w/late-night drink specials & really great food; Bar on A (BOA), 9, free.
THURSDAY 11/28
Rock/Country/Hiphop
BeavHer Don Hill's, 10.
Drums & Tuba, That 1 Guy Knitting Factory, 9, $10, $8 adv.
Lazy Dog, Ft. DJs Ben Watt (Everything but the Girl) & Jay Hannan Bowery Ballroom, 11, $23, $20 adv.
Live Animals, Plexic, Sammytown Jones, American Anymen Continental, 9:30, free.
Rene Lopez Pete's Candy Store, 10, free.
Jason Murden Cafe Wha?, 9:30, $5.
Jazz/Experimental
Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks Cajun, 8, free.
Ray LeVier Group 55 Bar, 10, free.
Rene Marie Jazz Standard, 7:30 & 9:30, $20.
The Marriott Brothers Kavehaz, 9, free.
Jacob Melchior Trio Roth's Westside Steakhouse, 7, free.
Mingus Big Band Fez/Time Cafe, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st.
Jason Moran's Bandwagon Village Vanguard, 9 & 11, $20 & $10 min.
Eddie Palmieri & La Perfecta II Blue Note, 8 & 10:30, $15-$25.
Pharoah Sanders Quartet Birdland, $35.
Mike Stern Band Iridium Jazz Club.
Blues/World/Other
Annual Jimi Hendrix Birthday Party, Michael Powers Terra Blues.
The Many Moods of Li'nard Groove, 9, free.
Clubs/Lounges/Nightlife
Afterwork Rooftop Party Wind down w/free buffet until 7, plus open bar 5-6 & 2-for-1 frozen margaritas?mention 1866NiteLife for reduced adm. at China Club, 5, $15-$20, ladies free before 7.
Atomic 80s Blondie wants YOU at Totem, 9, free.
Basement Bhangra Come be a part of Bhangra phenomenon & leave w/a smile on your face; S.O.B.'s, 6:30, $12-$15.
Below Thursdays Come find out just how B-low you can go?mention Ruben's list at door; B,LO, 10, $10.
Bonita! The ultimate sexy Latin party?tonight, dance your ass off to Musica España Top 40; Now Bar, 10.
Cosmopolitan Thursdays Enjoy $5 martinis & cosmos along w/free buffet & music by DJ Snatch & X-factah Inc.'s DJ Self?ThursdaysRSVP@mail.com for guestlist; NV, 6-10, $5 before 9, more after.
DJ Beverly Bond The new "Queen of Soul" serves up her choice of rare grooves; Joe's Pub, 11.
DJ Salinger brings light to the underground of breakbeat, hiphop, Afro-funk & jazz at Galapagos, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free.
Enigma Thursdays Cheap drinks all night long w/DJs Tah & Technical entertaining you w/a little bit of everything from r&b to hiphop; Stingy Lulu's, 9, free.
G-Spot NY's hottest lesbian night w/reggae downstairs. DJs Missy, Triny & MK are upstairs w/2-for-1 drinks & poetry if you're early enough; 2i's, 6:30, $5-$8.
Heavyweight Sessions Max Glazer plays dancehall & Eddie Stats plays whatever he feels like?$4 rum & cokes all night; Parlay, 8, free.
Izzy Thursdays A night of classics, hiphop & r&b w/music by NYC's Ghost Rider; Izzy Bar, 10, free.
Jade Tonight, Matty Matt Soul Productions hosts costume contest; Guernica, 10, free.
La Rumba Traditional Cuban beats heat up this romantic restaurant w/live music 10-11:30; La Belle Epoque, 8, $10-$15.
R n R Get Down DJs Tor & Eric V. provide mix of punk, hard rock, metal & the best cuts from NYC's rock scene; Three of Cups, 10, free.
Restricted Weekly party w/host Punk-Ass Jason spinning what can best be described as "sleazy-listening" & serving $3 mystery beer all night; Lit, 10, free.
Rock Bottom DJs Blurry Murray & Verockina get you rockin' w/60s & 70s rock, punk rock, hard rock & well, more rock all night long; Beauty Bar, 10, free.
Rock*Land Trio of DJs soul survive at Drinkland, 9, free.
Sexy Picnic Un-G & Prestige keep 70s funk, soul & reggae flowing at Angel, 10, free.
Synchronized Wind down at happy hour w/some deep & progressive house, then kick it up later w/the hard stuff; Swim, 7, free.
TGIT After stuffing your face w/turkey & giblets, come down to SBNY & burn off the last piece of pumpkin pie as you shake your booty to DJ Billy Carol; 9, free.
Well Sussed The Who, the Kinks, Sam & Dave?what more could a girl want? Stop by & find out; Raven, 9, free.
FRIDAY 11/29
Rock/Country/Hiphop
CTO, the Pineapples, HER, Brett Rothenhaus, Marco Joachim Baggot Inn, 8.
Marshall Crenshaw & Dave Edmunds Bottom Line, 8, $35.
Dark Star Orchestra World, 7, $23.50.
Days of Wild, Bluu, Halfman Wonder, Eren Cannata, Jocelyn MacKensie, Cliff Goldmacher Bitter End, 7:30, $5.
DJ Ayers pres. the Rub Southpaw, 9.
DJ Red Alert's Birthday Party Downtime, 10.
Mike Doughty Joe's Pub, 7:30, $20.
Peven Everett, Kenny Wray S.O.B.'s, 8, $12.
The Fairmont Girls Hank's Saloon, free.
Friend Team, Songs for P.E.L.A., the Kiss Ups Galapagos, 9, $6.
The Graveyard School, Martians from Uranus, Goro, Appoline, the Coo Coos, Valyumm Acme Underground, 8, $8.
Huge, the Means, El Diablo Valentine, Collapse Luxx, 8, $5.
Bill Kirchen Rodeo Bar, 10, free.
Pete Krebs, the Kut-outs Freddy's Bar, 9:30, free.
Lake Trout, the Gloria Record, Swords Project Knitting Factory, 10, $12.
Leftover Salmon, All Thumbs B.B. King Blues Club, 9, $20, $16.50 adv.
The Lonely Samoans Arlene Grocery, 11, $5.
Luna, Mahogany Bowery Ballroom, 10, $15, 18+.
M-16, Law Byting Citizens, Anomie Mind, Ricanstruction, Wussy, Poster Child Continental, 9:30, $5.
New Jerusalem Sun, the Project, Hamilton Story, Double Down, Telastic, G Band Elbow Room, $10.
O.A.R., Pat McGee Band & Matt Nathanson Hammerstein Ballroom, 5:30.
Jesus Perez Cafe Wha?, 9:30 & 11:45, $10.
Mike Plume Living Room, 9.
Rana, The Sexy Magazines, Dare Diablo, Moonraker CBGB, 8, $10.
The Roots Knitting Factory, 7:30, $25.
Randi Russo, Danny Kelly, Nivi, Knot Pinebox, Casey Holford, Dave O'Neal, Eric Lippe Sidewalk Cafe, 7:30, 2 drink min.
Sonic Youth, the Liars Irving Plaza, 8, sold out.
Mike Stark & Members of Wingnut Pete's Candy Store, 10, free.
Steve Shiffman & the Land of Nod Lakeside Lounge, 11, free.
The Strokes, Jimmy Fallon, Mooney Suzuki Roseland Ballroom.
Howard Tate, the Uptown Horns Revue, Bobby Harden Village Underground, 8:30 & 11:30, $20.
Topaz, Cordero, Echo Mercury Lounge, 8:30, $12, $10 adv.
Gent Treadly, Craig Dreyer & Friends, Redneck Rolemodels Tobacco Road.
Harriet Tubman Tonic, 12 a.m., $10.
Twin A/John Lardieri, Tangled, Mugwump Lion's Den, 7, $10.
Waltham, Knuckle Sandwich, Cosmos Moon, Angel 13, Stellar Tuesday, Cartel, Royal Playboy Don Hill's.
Wheatus, Regia, Ricardo Dengler Luna Lounge, 8:30, free.
RV Wolfsegg, Robert Tessler CB's 313 Gallery, 8, $7.
Yo La Tengo (w/Al Kooper), Janeane Garofalo & Special Guests Maxwell's, 10, sold out.
Jazz/Experimental
The Canal St. Dixieland Jazz & Blues Band Cajun, 8, free.
John Coltrane Trib. Tonic, 8 & 10, $10-$12.
The Joseph Diamond Latin Jazz Trio Lenox Lounge, 8 & 10, $20.
David Fiuzinsky's TAO, the Howling Maquams, Drive, the Throes, Ewan Wilson Quartet Izzy Bar (downstairs), 7.
Fluffgirl Burlesque Knitting Factory Old Office, 8 & 10, $10.
Kash, Data, Crispen, John S., Ras Kush, DJ Qmazz 420 Knitting Factory Alterknit Theatre, 8, free.
Russ Kassoff & Martin Wind Knickerbocker Bar & Grill.
Rene Marie Jazz Standard, 7:30 & 9:30, $20.
Jacob Melchior Trio w/Annette St. John Roth's Westside Steakhouse, 7, free.
Jason Moran's Bandwagon Village Vanguard, 9 & 11, $20 & $10 min.
Eddie Palmieri & La Perfecta II Blue Note, 8 & 10:30, $15-$25.
Adam Rogers Group 55 Bar, 10, $7.
Karel Ruzicka Group, Ricki Parker Group, Steve Kahn Kavehaz.
Pharaoh Sanders Quartet Birdland, $35.
Kendra Shank 55 Bar, 6, free.
Mike Stern Band Iridium Jazz Club.
Blues/World/Other
Delta Dreambox Barbes, free.
Double Z, Just for Sex, Peter Conway Band Groove, 7, free.
Raz Mesinai BAM Cafe, 9.
Michael Powers & Powder Keg, Hazmat Modine Terra Blues.
Classical/Opera
Metropolitan Opera in Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti); Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, 2 & 8, call for prices.
Clubs/Lounges/Nightlife
Afterwork Weekend Warm Up Throw back 2-for-1 drink specials before 8 & get yourself pumped for the days to come; Club NY, 6, free until 10.
Alt-Sinsation New York's "Goddess of Gotham" Glorya Wholesome entertains while Evil DJ Grim spins punk, metal, ska & 80s. Tonight's special guest star?The Princess of Power: Paulina; Now Bar, 10, $20 men, $15 women.
Diabolik DJs Dandy Sex & George revel in wild punk & 80s at this East Village dive; Raven, 10, free.
DJ Rubrika Venture into the world of Asian underground, global electronica & groovy exotica; Galapagos, 10, free.
Dolce Vita "A night about people who take their love in a very special way." Plus, Fellini's films on the big screen & oh-so-yummy sake martinis; Acquario, 11, free.
Friday Nights New Zealand native & now sought-after NY DJ Rob Salmon keeps the night moving w/a mix of deep/tech house; Orchard Bar, 10, free.
Full Frontal Friday Smart Alex is back to entertain all you smart asses at SBNY, 10 p.m.-5 a.m., free.
GBH A slew of DJs playing everything from hiphop to the classics along w/Miss Understood & the GBH Dancers shakin' it into the wee hours of the morn?212-539-3916 for guestlist; Centro-fly, 10-6, $20.
David Holmes w/DJs Alec D. & Duane, plus open bar 9-10; APT, 9, $6.
Late Night French Caribbean Dance Party Get ready to gyrate through the floor w/T-Vice & Dekwochay; S.O.B.'s, 1 a.m., $15.
Latin Passport Fridays Spanish rock, salsa & merengue on main floor, house & hiphop in VIP room plus live show at Club NY, 10 p.m.-5 a.m., $10-$15.
Mutants Crawl on in & find out what it's all about; Luxx, 10, free.
NV Fridays "Latin flavor" at NV?gents free before 11, ladies before midnight.
Personality Crisis feat. ADD Kids, forgotten rock 'n' roll & neglected soul; Beauty Bar, 10, free.
Pure Big Ben & Kasper rock your Friday w/mix of hiphop, old school & classics. Tonight, one-year anniversary w/open champagne bar from 11-12; Joe's Pub, 10, free.
Rebellious Juke Box Get a little bit of everything from indie rock to electro accompanied by $3 Brooklyn Lagers & $5 kamikaze shots; Korova Milk Bar, 10, free.
Rise DJ Red Boy rocks hiphop, r&b & reggae upstairs; downstairs, chill out to soul, funk & deep house; 2i's, 10:30, $10-$15, ladies free before 12 a.m.
Rock & Hole It's only rock 'n' roll, but DJ Corey Tut likes that way at the Hole.
Rock Lives Here DJ Morgan (of Don Hill's fame) keeps it alive at Three of Cups, 10, free.
Substance Fridays A night for the electro music junkie w/Function on the turntables; Groovejet Lounge, 10, free.
Supermodel Overdose Put on your best pout & shake your ass all night long; Angel, 10, free.
Sweet A mix of funky rock, early dancehall, Latin soul & roller disco (sweet!); Route 85A, 10, free.
SATURDAY 11/30
Rock/Country/Hiphop
Al & the Transamericans, Gordon Stone & Kirk Juhas, Small Appliance Lion's Den, 7:30, $15.
Ambulance, Inouk, AM Luxx, 8, $6.
Astralyte, Strange Pleasure, Michelle Wolf Band Tobacco Road.
Tim Bluto, Tuesday Suits, Rebecca Campbell, Karen Ramos Living Room, 9.
Dark Star Orchestra World, 7, $23.50.
Early Man, Vaz, DJ Tooth, Archons Northsix, 9, $8.
The Fighting Idols, Fountainhead, the Glow, This Years Model, Even Offer, Greytide Acme Underground, 8.
Reid Genauer (Strangefolk) & the Assembly of Dusk, Jon Gutwillig (Disco Biscuits), Stephen Kellogg B.B. King Blues Club, 8, $18, $15 adv.
Golem, Yidcore, Mensch Makor, 8:30, $15.
The Handsome Family, Cantonement Southpaw, 9.
The Hangdogs Rodeo Bar, 10, free.
Annie Haslam Bottom Line, 7:30 & 10:30, $25.
Schon Jomel Cafe Wha?, 9:30 & 11:45, $12.
Lach, Regina Spektor, Leah Hayes, Mr. Vivo Sidewalk Cafe, 8, 2 drink min.
L'il Fighters, Holy Childhood Pete's Candy Store, 9, free.
Lipfloater, Attic of Love, Atomic #76, Lick, Genepool, Power Apes, Young Designers Continental, 8, $5.
Luna, Warren Zanes Bowery Ballroom, 10, $15, 18+.
Mann Made Band, Asthma, Randy McStine, Bloo, Todd Adelman Bitter End, 8, $10.
Mental Notes, Y5o, Wooden Rope, Shake, Milk, Dec 84 Elbow Room, $10.
NRBQ Village Underground, 8, $20.
O.A.R., Pat McGee Band & Matt Nathanson Hammerstein Ballroom, 5:30.
Passenger, Bloozheadz Baggot Inn, 10, $25.
Plastic Beef Freddy's Bar, 9:30, free.
Popstar Kids Arlene Grocery, 1, $5, all ages.
Rana, These Bones, Instant Death, Todd Deatherage CBGB, 8, $10.
Toshi Reagon Joe's Pub, 7:30 & 9:30, $20.
The Redneck Rolemodels Hank's Saloon, free.
Alison Reitman, Jeff Martin, David O'Brien, Robert Materazzo CB's 313 Gallery, 8, $7.
Sonic Youth, Black Dice, Lightning Bolt Irving Plaza, 8, sold out.
Stereo Total, Quintron & Miss Pussycat Knitting Factory, 8 & 11, $15.
Tapping the Vein, Tongue & Groove, Infinity +1 Downtime, 8:30, $10-$15.
Tiswas w/Academy, the William, Phaser Don Hill's.
Topaz, Jonah Smith Band, Russo-Benevento Duo Mercury Lounge, 8:30, $12, $10 adv.
Transit Belle, Fairmont Girls, Sons of Mothers Luna Lounge, 8:30, free.
Yo La Tengo, Andy Breckman, Ken Freeman & Special Guests Maxwell's, 10, sold out.
Saul Zonana Lakeside Lounge, 11, free.
Jazz/Experimental
Ehud Asherie & Phil Steward Trio Roth's Westside Steakhouse, 12, free.
The Joseph Diamond Latin Jazz Trio Lenox Lounge, 8 & 10, $20.
Jazz Exploration Into the Music of the Grateful Dead Inter-Media Art Center, 8 & 10:30, $35.
The Barry Harris Jazz Ensemble Symphony Space, 8, $35-$50.
Caroline Herring Knitting Factory Old Office, 8, $8.
Russ Kassoff & Martin Wind Knickerbocker Bar & Grill.
Phoebe Legere Mamma Cassie's, 9, free.
Rene Marie Jazz Standard, 7:30 & 9:30, $20.
Jacob Melchior Trio w/Annette St. John Roth's Westside Steakhouse, 7, free.
Jacob Melchior Trio Mamma Cassie's, 1, free.
Jason Moran's Bandwagon Village Vanguard, 9, 11 & 12:30 a.m., $20 & $10 min.
Eddie Palmieri & La Perfecta II Blue Note, 8 & 10:30, $15-$25.
Ralph Peterson Quintet Triad Theater, 9, $15.
The Red Onion Jazz Band Cajun, 8:30.
Adam Rogers Group Cornelia St. Cafe.
Karel Ruzicka Group, Ricki Parker Group, Sunfree Kavehaz.
South Catherine Street Jug Band, Hard Raisin Knitting Factory Alterknit Theatre, 9, $8.
Spindle, Alina, Kreg, Maya Azucena, Bouva Izzy Bar (downstairs), 7.
Mike Stern Band Iridium Jazz Club.
Vinson Valega Trio 55 Bar, 6, free.
Blues/World/Other
Batucada w/Manhattan Samba S.O.B.'s, 2:30 & 3:30 a.m., $10.
BREC Benefit w/Passenger, Bloozheadz Baggot Inn, 9:30, $25.
Vinicius Cantuaria Band Tonic, 8 & 10, $12-$15.
Rha Goddess BAM Cafe, 9.
The Groove House Band Groove, 9, free.
Ogans S.O.B.'s, 8, 10 & 12.
Clarence Spady Band Terra Blues.
Sweet Georgia Brown 55 Bar, 10, $5.
Classical/Opera
Columbia University Chamber Players Debut Concert All-Russian program of Tchaikovsky, Stravinksy, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich & Provofiev; Merkin Concert Hall, 8, $8, $5 st./s.c., free for NY-area students.
Clubs/Lounges/Nightlife
The Almighty Burner Jazz-groove-soul-funk-type situation w/DJ Samir at recently renovated retro salon; Beauty Bar, 10, free.
Bang the Party The party has moved back to Brooklyn & picked up DJs Julian Bevan & Serge on the way?new place, new DJs, same great music; 667BGL, 10, $5.
Berliniamsburg A night of electronica; Luxx, 11, $10.
Decadence Rotating lineup of DJs to keep your ass rotating all night long to everything from hiphop to the classics; Joe's Pub.
DJ Bobby Simmons Flava videos rockin' the upstairs; Izzy Bar, 10, $5.
DJ Lauren Flax spins an electric mix of shoegazer music. Think My Bloody Valentine; Galapagos, 10, free.
DJ Muscles spinning rock, funk & 80s retro at Southside Lounge; 10, free.
Glorya Wholesome's Living Legends Glamorous drag & transgender performance w/"Manhattan's top Madonna impersonator"?the Sinsational Cindy & the Electrifying Miss Jessie Volt; Now Bar, 10, $15-$20.
Instinctive Path Resident groove doctor Rob Flow keeps the hiphop flava & r&b rockin' till dawn; Angel, free.
La Rumba Cuban salsa night w/live bands & DJ David Medina; Village Underground, 10:30, $10-$12.
Latin Passport Saturdays Salsa, Brazilian & Spanish rock plus hiphop in the VIP room; Club NY, 10 p.m.-5 a.m., $10-$20.
Miss Kim Oh yes, she returns, playing everything from 80s hair bands to new wave; Three of Cups, 10, free.
Mixture Saturdays Multilevel venue feat. underground house & trance upstairs w/hiphop & classics down below; Chateau, 10, free.
NYLA Come & mingle w/models & movie stars while hearing everything from disco to hiphop at Britney's baby; 10, $15.
Same Sex Saturdays Tonight DJ Rad Chad driving you mad as you salivate over the infamous Stud Search contest; SBNY, 8.
Schematic Live sax accompanied by bit of tribal, new-school breaks & some triphop?an inventive concoction at Halcyon, 10, free.
The Seen Rock out at this roll-extravaganza w/$3 Stoli Lemon Drop shots all night long?this week: DJ Marty of the Sexx Slaves; Lit, 11, free.
Skool Colt Seavers w/a little bit of old skool & a little bit of nu-skool?212-929-4941 for guestlist; Groovejet Lounge; 10, $5.
Slammin' Saturdays Kenny Parker & Timmy Richardson show off their knowledge of hiphop, r&b, reggae, soul & house to accompany "Hunkmania," NY's hottest male review; 2i's, 10:30, $10-$15, ladies free before 12 a.m.
Subtext DJs Jason Williams, Markus Miller & Andrew Ingalls provide the techno; Tonic, 9, free
Supa Jen Everything from the Lords of Acid to Dolly Parton; Botanica, 9, free.
Three in One Latin, hiphop & r&b, all in one night?212-869-1515 for guest list; E'toile, 8, $10-$15.
SUNDAY 12/1
Rock/Country/Hiphop
Audition Showcase CBGB.
Autumn Rhythm, the Blood Group Pete's Candy Store, 9:30, free.
Birth, Barky!, Friendly Bears Knitting Factory, 8, $10.
Chris Brown & Kate Fenner, Christian Docher Living Room, 9.
Ethan Rand