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artcards.cc for openings
Theskint.com not all free, but mostly



Recommended art stuff
Most, but not all galleries are closed Sunday and Monday and usually open 11-6
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Check with artcards.cc for openings, chelseaartgalleries.com for shows...
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Lori Nix at Clamp art
Ground Floor
521-531 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001
(646) 230-0020
Thru december 12
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art opening
Avner Ben-Gal
Smackville
11 November - 23 December, 2010
Bortolami | 520 West 20th Street | New York | NY | 10011
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collection of some of the best Burlesque photography in New York.
The West Chelsea Arts Building
508-526 West 26th st
Btwn 10th and 11th ave
Suite 5G
the show runs from November 18 through December 18th



Friday, December 3, 2010
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at abc no rio,
FRIDAY DECEMBER 3 at 8:00pm
ABC NO RIO CLOTHESLINE DELUXE
BENEFIT ART SALE + HOLIDAY PARTY
Affordable works on paper
$25 - $50
Gems of the Collection in the Zine Library!
Print Your Own T-Shirt in the Printshop!
One of the Last of Our Building-Wide Events!
Our past Clothesline Shows were lots of fun, with many surprising
things hanging on the line. Proceeds benefit the ABC No Rio Building
Fund.
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at southpaw
Friday, 12/3
DIG DEEPER PRESENTS: SYL JOHNSON!!! w/ The Sweet Divines + Sweet Divine Rhythm Band
Dig Deeper is a monthly 60's Soul Party at Southpaw hosted by Mr. Robinson and DJ Honky, generally on the fourth Saturday of the month, with the dancefloor primed with the finest funk and soul records anywhere in the world from their collections and a live performance each month at midnight from a legendary soul / funk artist. Past artists have included Don Gardner, Tami Lynn, Obie "Young" Jessie, Dean Parrish, Harvey Scales, Eula Cooper, the Mighty Hannibal, Garland Green, Delia "Dee Dee" Gartrell, Lee Fields, Renaldo Domino, Lenis Guess, and Marva Whitney.
18+ w/ ID
admission: $10 advance / $15 day of show
door time: 9PM
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Smashed Blocked. The king of all mod parties at Beauty Bar Manhattan, Free. Ten pm.


Saturday, December 4, 2010
Handmade Holiday Craft Fair
December 4th, 2010, noon to 6pm
195 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Your destination for all things unique. We've got over 100 vendors, live music, DJs, dancers, free 3rd Ward education workshops and so much more. This ain't your regular craft fair, and that's the way we like it.
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Factory Cat-A rare Copycat in Brooklyn with a Velvet Underground Tribute.
PIXIE007 and COPYCAT Present:
FACTORY
Party like it's 1968 as we re-create Warhol's silver factory for Pixie007's birthday celebration. Dress like a superstar and do a whip dance to live tributes to Velvet Underground and sweet sounds of the 60's by some of New York's best bands and dj's. Also, go-go dancers, screen tests, video projections, silkscreen art, mylar balloons and a silver cake too!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4TH
10PM-4AM
$6
Velvet Underground tributes by
LOVESTRUCK
MADAM ROBOT AND THE LUST BRIGADE
TWIN GUNS
DJ sets by
CAPTAIN HEARTLOCK
ANNE METTE (of LoveStruck)
COWBOY MARK
KATHY T
JUNGLE JIM
HANDSOME VANZANT
MIKE MORTICIAN
PHAST PHREDDIE
Go-Go dancers LABRETTA SUEDE and THE CLEAN AND SOBER GENTLEWOMEN OF GOOD BREEDING
Warhol inspired screen tests by DAVID HOROWITZ
Video Projections by PETER AZEN
PARTY XPO
929 Broadway
Bushwick, Brooklyn
J/M train to Myrtle/Broadway
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The Desk Set's fabulous Biblioball returns Saturday, Dec. 4 at The Bell House with Harry and the Potters, DJs, dancing, and hot librarian-inspired performances. All proceeds from this magical gala go to Literacy for Incarcerated Teens
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QxBxRx December 2010!!
Queers Beers Rears
Saturday, December 4 at 10:00pm
Location Cake Shop
152 Ludlow Street
New York, NY
Tara Elliot and the Red Velvets
www.myspace.com/taraelliottblues
Dead Sparrows
www.myspace.com/deadsparrowsnyc
Hands and Knees
www.myspace.com/handsandknees
QBR DJs SIR LOINS, GO-KARFF & A.MARTINI
GOGO BOYS!
doors at 10PM, 21+, $5 before midnite, $8 after
FREE BOOZE 11pm-12am!



Sunday, December 5, 2010
Cramp-us: Sex 'n' Lux 'n' Rock&Roll!
Sunday, December 5 · 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Location Bedlam
40 Avenue C
New York, NY
You better not cry! You better not pout! Because the Anti-Claus is back and he will spank your ass!
It's time once again, for everybody's favorite devil-themed, psychobilly, Xmess burlesque variety show with even more talent, prizes, spanks and fun for all.
Starring
Tigger!
World Famous *Bob*
Pookie Patootie
Creamy Stevens
The Flying Fox
Bambi the Mermaid
Beelzebabe, Siren of Sodom
&more!
Hosted by The Lady Aye
SEE the genuine Human Fly stage panther!
with DJ Laura Rebel Angel
Play Spanks for the Memories, Ultra Twist & Secret Satan & win prizes from Sourpuss Clothing, Jewcy.com & Southern Tier Brewing!
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Songwriters from Hell
Parkside
317 E Houston St, L.E.S.
7:30 pm $5
there isn't any one else like a Songwriter from HeLL.. come hear for yourself..
7:30 Karen Hudson
8 Daniel Mustard
8:30 Emily Zuzik
9 Brian Scott
9:30 sOUSALVES
10 Cristina Black
10:30 Karen Rockower
11 George Crisis

Monday, December 6, 2010
Des Roar with Pint Shot Riot, Allan, and Foxes at The Studio at Webster Hall, New York, NY, US
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Viva Le Vox, Hickry Hawkins, Labretta Suede. Amour Obscur & Xmas Shopping!
Monday, December 6 · 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Location Fontana's Bar
105 Eldridge Street
New York, NY
REBEL ANGEL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS::::
Viva le Vox
Roots Rock~n~Roll band headquartered in Southern Florida
http://www.myspace.com/vivalevox
Labretta Suede & The Motel 6
Garage Wailing-Pants Optional- NYC Boogaloo Faves
http://www.myspace.com/labrettasuedeandthemotelsix
Hickry Hawkins
Hip-Shaking Honky Tonk
http://www.myspace.com/hickryhawkins
Amour Obscur
Weimer Gypsy Punk Jazz
http://www.facebook.com/amourobscur
DJ Laura Rebel Angel
Plus Punk Rock XMAS Shopping!
We are accepting vendors who have TEENSY displays!
Email Laura@rebelangelproductions.com for more information!
Date:
Monday December 6th
Time:
8:00-12:00
Price:
$7
Age: 21+ With ID
Location:
105 Eldridge Street
New York, NY 10002-4482
(212) 334-6740


Tuesday, December 7, 2010
at the bell house in gowanus
TUE 12/7: 8pm doors / $5
The Secret Science Club presents
THE FIFTH ANNUAL
CARNIVOROUS NIGHTS TAXIDERMY CONTEST
Calling all science geeks, nature freaks, and rogue geniuses!
Your stuffed squirrel got game? Got a beaver in your brownstone? Bring your beloved beast to the Bell House and enter it to win! The contest will be judged and prizes awarded by our panel of savage taxidermy enthusiasts.
Eligible to enter: Taxidermy (bought, found, or homemade), biological oddities, articulated skeletons, skulls, jarred specimens - and beyond, way beyond
Spectators:
--Groove to taxidermy-inspired tunes and video
--Cheer on your favorite specimens
--Imbibe ferocious specialty drinks!
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at the rock shop in park slope
Tuesday, December 7 • Benefit for Air Traffic Control • Robbers On High Street / Palomar / Magnetic Island / Vs. Antelope





Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Copycat, a night of cover songs presents
Cat Talkin-A tribute to Jimi Hendrix
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday!
Dj Xerox spins crazy covers and rocking remixes of all the
hits (rock, indie, old wave and new)
PLUS Live music acts in the back room. Some
of your favorite artists play cover versions of their favorite songs.
Tonights bands
The Bowery Boys
Humboldt Fog
Guest DJ MC Huge
$5 Purple haze cocktails all night!
NO COVER
at Ottos Shrunken Head, 538 East 14 Street, Near avenue B
10 pm to 4 am
L Train to First Avenue
Copycatnyc.com