OTHER EVENTS Wednesday 4/12 FREE INCOME TAX HELP Assistance by IRS trained volunteers; ...

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    FREE INCOME TAX HELP

    Assistance by IRS trained volunteers; American Bible Society, 1865 B'way (61st St.), 877-719-2221 to schedule appointment [through 4/17].

     

    HEBREW READING

    Sharpen your reading skills before Passover; Sol Goldman YM-YWHA, 344 E. 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 780-0800 ext.245, res. req.; 6:30, call for price.

     

    NEW YORK PRESS ILLUSTRATORS

    Artwork exhibit by more than 20 New York Press illustrators incl. Fly, Marcellus Hall, Danny Hellman, Sam Henderson, Kaz, Tony Millionaire, Sara Schwartz & M. Wartella; CBGB's 313 Gallery, 313 Bleecker St. (Bowery), 677-0455; 6-9, free [through 4/21].

     

    PUCCI

    Christopher Farr pres. Kate Blee's "Carpets;" 44 W. 18th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 633-0452; call for hours, free [through 5/12].

     

    SEXUAL HARASSMENT

    Free confidential forum for those experiencing unwanted sexual badgering; 888-979-7765 to register; 6.

     

    WINDOWTAINMENT

    Yahoo! transforms Rockefeller Center into an internet/computer-friendly playhouse. This 400 sq. foot playhouse offers free internet access & encourages folks to stop in, play & shop from the Yahoo!-branded La-Z-Boy chair; Rockefeller Center, 50th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 8:30-5:30, free [repeats Thurs., Fri., Mon. & Tues., through 5/12].

     

    Thursday 4/13

    BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

    Free screenings at Cabrini East Village, 101 E. 4th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 995-7017, res. req.; 9:30-11:30 a.m.

     

    JOHN HANCOCK CHAMPIONS ON ICE

    Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Trnpk., Uniondale, 516-794-9300; 7:30, $40-$55.

     

    SCHMIOS AWARDS

    NYU, professor Mark Miller & Neil Postman host mock advertising awards ceremony with guests, Ralph Nader, Arianna Huffington, Lewis Lapham & Amy Goodman; NYU's Saklad Aud., 421 1st Ave. (betw. 24th & 25th Sts.), 998-5635; 7-9:30, $10, $3 st.

     

    SOCIAL DISCUSSION

    Dinner & socializing for bisexuals & their supporters; NY Spaces, 131 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 714-7714; 6-8, call for info.

     

    Friday 4/14

    ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP

    Monthly meeting at Cabrini Medical Center, 227 E. 19th St., rm. 335 (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 995-7017; 10 a.m., free.

     

    NY ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR

    Prestigious annual book fair feat. nearly 200 dealers from around the world; Park Ave. Armory, Park Ave. (67th St.), 777-5218; 12-8, $12, $25/3-day pass [repeats Sat. 12-7 & Sun. 12-6].

     

    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.].

     

    WINE TASTING

    Month-long wine samplings feat. "Kosher Wines" at 33 Union Sq. W. (betw. 16th & 17th Sts.), 675-8100; 3-8, free.

     

    Saturday 4/15

    BLESSING OF THE BICYCLES

    Second annual blessing to kick off safe cycling season; The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (112th St.), 686-7020 or 316-7449; 2, free.

     

    HEART OF SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

    Austin's film festival seeks entries, categories incl. adult/mature, children/family & comedy. Deadline May 15 with $40 submission fee; 800-310-FEST or www.austinfilmfestival for info.

     

    PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDING

    Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Trnpk., Uniondale, 516-794-9300; 7:30, $10-$100.

     

    RECORDS FLEA MARKET

    Hundreds of LPs, 45s, 78s, v-discs, sheet music & books; 155 W. 72nd St. (B'way), 579-0689; 10-2, free.

     

    Sunday 4/16

    NYC CAMERA SHOW & SALE

    New & used cameras, darkroom equipment & accessories; Embassy Ballrooms, Holiday Inn, 440 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 973-472-5460; 10-3, $6.

     

    POETRY CONTEST

    The International Library of Poetry will award $58,000 in prizes. Contest is free, deadline is April. 30; 410-356-2000 or www.poetry.com for info.

     

    POST-TAX-STRESS-REDUCTION SPECIAL

    Celebrate the passing of tax season at Bliss, call for hot cream manicure & facial specials, offer good 'til May 1; Two locations: 568 B'way, 2nd Fl., (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.); 19 E. 57th St., 3rd Fl. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 219-8970. www.blissworld.com

     

    Monday 4/17

    ANNUAL HOLY WEEK-PASSOVER WALK

    Walk for food, jobs & justice; meet at City Hall Park, Park Row (B'way), 227-8480 for info.

     

    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.

     

    MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH THE ARTS

    Susan Sarandon speaks at annual CityArts benefit which honors artist Nam June Paik & Shigeko Kubota; Matthew Marks Gallery, 522 W. 22nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 966-0377, res. req.; 6:30-8:30, $100 or $150/two people.

     

    Tuesday 4/18

    ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE

    Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled nonstreet shoes; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 459-4080; 7, $10.