But here's what I have planned
Thursday, Oct 29th
@The Stone (Ave C and 2nd St), 10pm, $10
Newspeak , an experimental classical ensemble featuring multi-talented-instrumentalist Caleb Burhans, who you can see in this neato video from the NYTimes: Breaking In: Caleb Burhans.
Friday, Oct 30th
@The Hall of Music Williamsburg, 9pm, $12
THE FUTURE OF THE LEFT
the amazing band that came out of the dearly departed best band in the world, Mclusky. Featuring the same sparkling wit, cynicism and snarl of singer Andy Falkous (some of my fav lyrics from the new album: "only the good die young, except for when then don't, it's not exactly fair" and "yea, sure, Satan rules but that doesn't mean I can't be practical"). This show is only $12
Opening acts: Freshkills and Dinowalrus
!!!!!!HALLOWEEN!!!!!
To start with, of course, is@The Royal Oak in Williamsburg
THE MOON Extra Special Halloween Show, 7pm, FREE like halloween candy.
The Moon dresses up and performs as their version of The Muppet Show! It's like a dream come true. I unfortunately probably won't be there because of work.
Come dressed as your fav Muppet character, or as anything at all, because it makes it more fun that way.
Following the show is the Royal Oak dance party.
Afterwards, I'm thinking of attending any of the following things:
Gemini & Scorpio Masquerade Macabre Party
This is going to be pretty wild if you ask me.
A marvelous and mysterious event...a Halloween celebration of the extravagant and the grotesque...a 12-hour spectacle of atmosphere, costumery and diverse entertainments...an explosion of live music, dancing, circus arts, fire and late-night revelry, snake-charmed into an absinthe-fueled early-morning speakeasy.With:
- A demonic dance floor by Brooklyn Wonderland with DJ Stylus, DJ Dirtyfinger and Reaganomics, plus live percussion by Blood Drums
- Hand-cranked phonograph music by WFMU's DJ Michael Cumella
- Exotic Balkan rhythms by Raya Brass Band
- Victorian music box mix, toy piano mayhem and circus techno by Sxip Shirey
- An explosive fire experience by Dan Glass
- Remixed vintage beats and frightfully sexy dance grooves by DJ Shakey
- A pineal-tingling sunrise blend of live flute over world electronica by SuKhush
- Vintage soul + funk remix breakfast set by Cloud
Plus:
- Fantastical face & body painting by Painteresse Elyzabeth
- Frighteningly accurate fortunes told by practitioners of the occult arts
- Mystifying silver film likenesses produced in front your very eyes by Tsirkus Fotografika
- Delectable treats served all night, and breakfast at 7am
And for the daring few:
- Absinthe and other mind-altering potions by The House of St Eve (yes, t.h.o.s.e. cocktails...)
Costume inspiration:
Dark Victoriana, macabre carnival, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Georges Melies & Brothers Quay films, Edward Gorey, cabinet of curiosities. Costumes required.
Halloween, Saturday, Oct 31, 9pm-9am, 21+
Two private lofts & a steampunk bar in Prospect Heights, BK
RSVP for full location details
$15 before 12am, $20 after
RSVP: http://www.geminiandscorpio.com/events.html
while you're at it, sign up for their mailing list of off beat art and music lists and secret parties.
OR:
Flavorpill party: Gods and Heroes
with The Very Best and lots of other shit. Only problem is it's $35. But it goes to a charity.
"the party theme is Gods & Heroes, and to make sure you get bang for your do-gooder buck, we're bringing in Pitchfork darlings the Very Best to headline, plus Afrobeat stars Bajah & the Dry Eye Crew, tabla-rockers Sub Swara, underage Detroit house phenom DJ Kyle Hall, old-school NYC hip-hop DJ Stretch Armstrong, crazy vinyl-slinger and Rubulad dude $mall ¢hange, and our favorite Famous Friends, VDRK & Bradley D. Free booze all night comes courtesy of HobNob (who also hook up a photo booth), Dos Equis, and Stoli.Note:
Buy a ticket early, as this will sell out. The secret location will be revealed the day of the party — don't worry, it's super convenient to all trains, and just over a bridge from Manhattan. Check out pics and vids from past parties"
OR:
@UCB, 8pm, 10pm and Midnite, $15
KILLGORE!
which looks pretty awesome.http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/play/5162
OR:
$2-Dolla-Holla-Ween Party
262 Taaffe Pl. #114...Easy to get to by train (G-train Classon Ave. stop), and cabs are abundant...look for the orange skull!
$2 entry fee gets you:
3 crazy fresh DJ’s (Gordon Gartrell, DJ Sirak, Uncle Mike)...live nude body painting...live performances by Rev. McFly of Ninjasonik and Midnight Unlimited (Art for Money Records)...Cheap Drinks...T-shirt give-a-ways...beautiful people
No bullshit doormen, no attitude- all fun.
Hip*hop rock electro funk 80’s house soul new*wave dancehall dance b*more music for your dancing feet
and finally, the reason I've been too busy to go to shows
TUESDAY, NOV 3rd
@Ars Nova Theater, 8pm, $10
An Evening with Confidence and Youth.
as part of ANT Fest
Me, Ellis Bahl, Kenny Pickett and Bryan Condon will be performing a half hour show of songs and stories on the loose theme of childhood love, and some such things. It will be silly and fun and interesting. Come see it.
it's a double bill with the sketch comedy of This American Strife. So technically you're only paying $5 to see us dick around, and $5 to see the other group dick around.
***This show is half sold out and tickets are going fast, so if you're truly interested in going and want to make sure you do, BUY ADVANCE TICKETS NOW
