OTHER EVENTS BOSTON--NEW YORK AIDS RIDE Two hundred seventy five miles, 3000 ...
Two hundred seventy five miles, 3000 riders, Sept. 15-17, 212-242-7433 or www.aidsride.org to register.
POETRY CONTEST
The International Library of Poetry will award $58,000 in prizes. Contest is free, deadline is Nov. 30; Send one original poem to The International Library of Poetry, #19909, 1 Poetry Plaza, Owings Mills, MD, 2117 or www.poetry.com for info.
WIN A MUSIC STORE
The catch is its in California, but you can always get some Gen-Xer to run it for you. Essay must begin with phrase "I've always wanted to own a music store" & most importantly be accompanied by a check for $100 which benefits VH1 Save the Music Foundation. Visit www.bigvalleymusiccontest.com or call 818-594-7475 for more details. All entries must be postmarked by Feb. 2001.
Wednesday 8/30
THE BEATNIK ART SHOW
The Beatnik Car Club launches exhibition of paintings, drawings, photographs & videos of hot rods in conjunction with NY Hot Rod & Tattoo Convention; CBGB's Gallery, 313 Bowery St. (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455; 1-6, free [through 9/8].
MEDITATION WITH THE MASTER: AN EVENING OF SINGING, WISDOM & INNER PEACE
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar leads program designed to manage stress & life in general; St. Peter's Church, Lexington Ave. (54th St.), 212-529-5310; 6:30, $10.
Thursday 8/31
JEWISH BOARD'S BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS BIKE RIDE
Public invited to watch final leg of 1,000 mile "Merc To Merc Big Ride 2000"; 165th St. (Riverside Dr.), 212-632-4483; 6:30 a.m., free.
LIBERTARIAN PARTY MANHATTAN CHAPTER MEETING
They're like Republicans only a heck of a lot more fun; Carnegie Hall, 154 W. 57th St. (7th Ave.), http://ny.lp.org/; 8-9:45 p.m., free.
Friday 9/1
psychology discussion group
Talk about gay life with other men & women; the Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 1 Little W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), 212-228-5153; 8, $5.
SINGLES UPBEAT SOIREE
Introductions, buffet, conversation & drinks; Penthouse at Sutton Pl. Suites, 300 E. 58th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-875-3878 res. req.; 9:30, $38 [repeats Sat.].
Saturday 9/2
SINGLES UPBEAT SOIREE
Introductions, buffet, conversation & drinks; Penthouse at Sutton Pl. Suites, 300 E. 58th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-875-3878, res. req.; 9:30, $38.
Sunday 9/3
VEGGIE SINGLES
Vegetarian singles organization hosts Labor Day weekend dance; 939 8th Ave. (betw. W. 55th & W. 56th Sts.), 718-437-0190; Sun. 7-12 a.m., $15.
Monday 9/4
FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
Moderate & advanced French speakers gather to read & chat every Monday night at The Magic Carpet, 54 Carmine St. (betw. Bedford & Bleecker Sts.), 914-776-7723; 7-9, free.
TOURETTE SYNDROME
Monthly support group for adults & families affected by Tourette Syndrome; Beth Israel Medical Center, 10 Union Sq., #2M (14th St. & 4th Ave.), 718-856-2122; 7-8:30, free.
Tuesday 9/5
FASHION FREAK-OUT SAMPLE SALE
Wholesale designer goods from Ghost, Alice Roi, Kitty Boots & more; 498 7th Ave. (betw. 36th & 37th Sts.), 212-643-4810; 10-7, free [through 9/15].