OTHER EVENTS Wednesday 6/7 ABSOLUT EXHIBITION In celebration of our favorite vodka, ...
ABSOLUT EXHIBITION
In celebration of our favorite vodka, more than 75 pieces of art decorate Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St. (Park Ave.), 212-704-4505; 8 a.m.-8 p.m., free [daily, through 6/13].
KEITH HARING: THE SVA YEARS (1978-1980)
Continuing exhibit at School of Visual Arts, Visual Arts Museum, 209 E. 23rd St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-592-2144; call for hours, free [through 6/17].
the 2000 UNFORGETTABLE CIRCUS GALA
Alzheimer's Association annual black-tie event feat. our fine mayor; American Museum of Natural History, 79th St. (Central Pk. W.), 212-983-0700; 6:30, call for price.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
To help restore the all night John Lennon vigil; 718-634-3894 for info.
WILLOW AWARDS
Lower Eastside Girls Club hosts fourth annual ceremony which honors the achievements of NY women; Angel Orensanz Foundation, 172 Norfolk St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-982-1633 or www.orensanz.org; call for info.
Thursday 6/8
BARBARA SCHWARTZ: TILE PAINTINGS
New paintings on exhibit at Andre Zarre Gallery, 515 W. 20th St., 6th fl. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-0202; 5-7, free [through 6/30].
SOCIAL DISCUSSION
Dinner & socializing for bisexuals & their supporters; NY Spaces, 131 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-714-7714; 6-8, call for info.
TAKE
San Francisco photographer, Terri Loewenthal's exhibit of more than 30 "doppleganger" Polaroids, often of well-known musicians who appear to have a mirroring effect from utilizing double exposure technique, like Simon Ratcliffe (of Basement Jaxx) appears to be lighting his own cigarette; DDC Lab, 180 Orchard St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-741-9260, call for hours, free [through 6/25].
TAKE HOME A NUDE 2000
Join honorary chairperson David Bowie & a host of celebrity artists for the New York Academy of Art's annual silent auction; New York Academy of Art, 111 Franklin St. (betw. W. B'way & Church St.), 212-966-0300 or www.artnet.com/nyacademy; 7-10, $200, $175 adv.
UNIFORMS FOR UNIFORMS
Annual dinner/auction honors Mets pitcher Mike Hampton & pitcher Orlando "El Ducque" Hernandez; Mickey Mantel's Restaurant, 42 Central Park S. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-722-1608; 6-10, $2500-$10,000.
Friday 6/9
ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP
Bi-monthly meeting at Cabrini Medical Center, 227 E. 19th St., #335 (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-995-7017; 10 a.m., free.
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 6/10
ORTHOPEDIC OUTREACH CLINIC
First free clinic at Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th St. (York Ave.), 800-281-4050; res. req., call to schedule appointment.
UNION SQUARE: A WINE EMPORIUM
Wine tasting: Lileet Blanc et Rouge; Union Sq. Wine & Spirits, 33 Union Sq. W. (betw. 16th & 17th Sts.), 212-675-8100; 2-6, free.
VEGOUT
Monthly potluck for lesbians, gay, bi & transgender vegetarians; Strictly Roots, 2058 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. (7th Ave.), rsvp 212-802-8655; 1.
WHERE MY DOLLS AT?
Month-long live window display feat. spoken word, live music, performance art & improv; Patch, 155 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-533-8848; 1-7, free [repeats Sun., through 6/25].
Sunday 6/11
HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL
Learn about skills & traditions brought here by Jewish Immigrants with lots of activities for families such as storytelling, klezmer music & make your own egg cream booth; The Eldridge St. Synagogue, 12 Eldridge St. (Betw. Canal & Division Sts.), 212-978-8800; 11-4, $12, $6 st./s.c.
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
Last chance 'til September; Bridge for Dance, 2726 B'way (104th St.), 212-620-0535; 8, $10.
MILLENNIUM Marbles Tournament
Compete, take lessons on perfecting your pitch or volunteer; Grand Army Plaza Arch (Prospect Park W.), Park Slope, Bklyn., 718-965-9860; 12, call for price.
Monday 6/12
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.
STUDIOPRO2000
Mix magazine hosts "Audio Production for Music, Broadcast & the Web" conference feat. seminars, new technology, workshops & more w/companies Dolby, Mackie, Liquid Audio, Sony & more; NY Hilton, 1335 6th Ave. (betw. 53rd & 54th Sts.), 510-653-3307 for reg., prices & times [through 6/13].
Tuesday 6/13
BEN KATCHOR
Reception & exhibition of new prints; NYU, The Bronfman Center, 7 E. 10th St. (betw. 5th Ave. & University Pl.), 212-998-4114; 6-9, free.
MUSEUM MILE FESTIVAL
Twenty second annual festival feat. open houses at El Museo del Barrio, the Jewish Museum, National Design Museum, Geothe-Institut, Guggenhiem & many more; National Academy of Design, 5th Ave. (betw. 89th & 90th Sts.), 212-606-2296; 5:45, free.