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Conan Fans Raise Funds for Haiti, Ozzy Osborne, and Obama Razzing: Your Guide to the Best Manhattan Week

By DNAinfo Staff on January 25, 2010 4:42pm  | Updated on January 25, 2010 4:41pm

Chelsea & Meatpacking District

Conan O'Brien Fans Raise Cash for Haiti

Join New York's funniest comics -- and biggest Conan O'Brien fans -- as they raise money for aid to Haiti while talking smack about NBC at the "I'm With CoCo Benefit for Haiti". Profits go to aid groups Partners in Health and Planting Peace.

When: Wed. (Jan.27)

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $20, advance $15, plus two-drink minimum

Location: 353 W. 14th St., New York, NY 10014

 

Midtown East & Kips Bay

Ozzy Osbourne at Barnes and Noble

The Black Sabbath frontman-turned-reality-show-star presents his new book, "I am Ozzy."

When: Mon. (Jan. 25)

Time: 12:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: 555 5th Ave., New York, NY 10017

"I'm with CoCo" fans of Conan O'Brien join together to raise funds for Haiti.
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Upper East Side

The Andy Borowitz Report: Obama's First Year

Comedian and satirist Andy Borowitz hosts an irreverent look back at President Barack Obama's first year in office. Panelists include New Yorker Magazine writers Jeffrey Toobin, author Calvin Trillin, comedienne and actress Janeane Garofalo and Jonathan Alter. At the 92nd Street Y.

When: Wed. (Jan. 27)

Time: 8:00p.m.

Cost: $27

Location: 1395 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10128

 

East Village

Alphabet City Walking Tour

Once a violence-plagued nest of city streets, Alphabet City has evolved into a gentrified stretch of boutique shops and high-rent apartment buildings. Now the New York City Walking Tours leads you on a walking tour of the place that spawned jazz, punk and graffiti art.

When: Mon. (Jan. 25)

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $15

Location: Meet at 500 E. 9th St., New York, NY 10009 (Tompkins Square Park)

Upper East Side

New York Jewish Festival

The New York Jewish Film Festival and the Film Society of Lincoln Center present an international collection of films celebrating the worldwide Jewish experience.

When: Mon.-Thurs. (Jan.25-28)

Time: Check schedule for film times

Cost:$11 public, $8 Seniors, $7 students, children

Location: 1109 5th Ave., New York, NY 10128 

Greenwich Village

Monday Night Magic

New York’s long running magic show showcases the city’s best illusionists every Monday night.

When: Mon. (Jan. 25)

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $34-$39

Location: 45 Bleecker St., New York, NY 10012

Greenwich Village

Penny Arcade at Le Poisson Rouge

A redefined book party, with erotic dancers and performers to celebrate the publication of her first book. 

When: Mon. (Jan. 25)

Time: Doors open at 7:00p.m.

Cost: $15 advance, $20 day of

Location: 158 Bleecker St., New York, NY 10012

 

Upper West Side

Rodgers & Hammerstein South Pacific at Lincoln Center

The classic Broadway show that was resurrected with a Broadway revival that earned it 7 Tony awards in 2008, is now on tour and being performed at the Lincoln Center.

When: Tues.-Thurs. (Jan. 26-28)

Time: Tues 7:00 p.m., Wed. 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m., Thurs. 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $75-$125

Location: 150 W. 65th St., New York, NY 10023

 

SoHo, TriBeCa & Nolita

Punch Up Your Life: Free Comedy at Housing Works Cafe 

Comedian Pete Holmes, of VH1's "Best Week Ever" and Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" leads a hilarious night of free standup at the Housing Works Bookstore Café .

When: Tues. (Jan. 26)

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Cost: Free!

Location: 126 Crosby St., New York, NY 10012

 

Midtown East & Kips Bay

J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions

The world's best squash players keep up the battle for the championship during the 80th annual tournament at Grand Central Terminal.

When: Mon. (Jan. 25) - Thurs. (Jan. 28)

Time: noon - 9 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: 87 E. 42nd St., New York, NY 10017

 

West Village

Whitney Ashe at Smalls Jazz Club

Composer, arranger and pianist Whitney Ashe, whose work has appeared in TV, movies and as a guest performer in the New York Pops, performs at Smalls Jazz Club Monday night.

When: Mon. (Jan. 25)

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $20

Location: 183 West 10th St., New York, NY 10014

Chinatown

How I Learned I Might Be Obsessed at Happy Ending

The monthly storytelling series brings you true stories of obsessive behavior, with the help of "This American Life" storyteller Jeff Simmeron and others.

When: Wed. (Jan. 27)

Time:  8:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: 302 Broome St., New York, NY 10002

 

Central Harlem

Opening Night of Amateur Night at the Apollo

Harlem's original and enduring amateur talent competition returns to the Apollo Theater for a 2010 season that's better than ever.

When: Wed. (Jan. 27)

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $17, $22, $27

Location: 253 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027