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EVENTS GUIDE: Elmo Headlines for Sesame Street, Aziz Ansari Hits West Village...

By DNAinfo Staff on February 1, 2010 7:44am  | Updated on February 1, 2010 8:13am

Midtown West & Hell’s Kitchen

 

Sesame Street Live: Elmo Grows Up at Madison Square Garden

Sesame Street's beloved red furball joins his furry and feathered friends in a live performance at Madison Square Garden where they'll ask young fans, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?'

When: Thurs. (Feb. 4)

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Cost:  $15-$54

Location: 7th Ave & 32nd Street New York, NY 10001

 

SoHo, TriBecCa & Nolita

 

Help for Haiti: A “We Pay Tribute” Concert

100 percent of the proceeds to will be donated to the Red Cross Haiti Fund from this Journey, U2, The Police & 80’s music tribute.

When: Wed. (Feb. 3)

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

Sesame Street Live at Madison Square Garden Opens this week.
Sesame Street Live at Madison Square Garden Opens this week.
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Cost: $20

Location: 285 W. Broadway New York, NY 10013

 

West Village

 

Aziz Ansari

Comedian Aziz Ansari, from TV shows like Parks and Recreation, Reno 911 and Flight of the Conchords, performs with special guests. 

When: Thurs. (Feb. 4)

Time: 7:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m.

Cost: $35

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

 

Upper West Side

 

Kelly Cutrone at Barnes & Noble

The uber-tough publicist and Reality TV personality of If You Have to Cry, Go Outside, offers tough love for those looking to make it in the business.

When: Tues. (Feb. 2)

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: 1972 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

 

New York Guitar Festival: Silent Films/Live Guitars

The scores of Charlie Chaplin’s Pay Day and The Idle Class are presented by Chicha Libre and Gyan Riley.

When: Thurs. (Feb. 4)

Time: 8:00p.m.

Cost: $40-$45

Location: 129 W. 67th St., New York, NY 10023

 

Midtown West & Hell’s Kitchen

 

Boston Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall

Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Levine plays Carnegie Hall.

When: Mon. (Feb. 1)

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $49-$154

Location: 881 7th Ave., New York, NY 10019

 

Upper East Side

 

A Wine Tour de France: Burgandy

The French Institute brings you their annual series of wine tasting events.

When: Mon. (Feb. 1)

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $115 ($95 for FIAF members)

Location: 22 E. 60th St., New York, NY 10022

 

East Village

 

New Filmmakers Annual Winter Fest

New Filmmakers present double feature horror films

When: Wed. (Feb. 3)

Time: 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $6

Location: 32 2nd Ave. New York, 10003, New York, NY

 

Upper West Side

Closing Night of New York Disabilities Film Festival

The closing Night film: Coming Down the Mountain focuses on a teenagers feelings surrounding the needs of his brother who has Down’s syndrome.  A closing night receptions follows.

When: Mon. (Feb. 1)

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $8 member, $10 non member

Location: 334 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10023

Central Park

 

Valentines Day 101: Why Humans Have Sex

Join evolutionary psychologist David M. Buss, author of Why Women Have Sex, for a Valentine’s Day edition of SciCafe.

When: Wed. (Feb. 3)

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Cost: Free w/ cash bar

Location: Central Park West at 79th St. New York, NY 10024

 

Chelsea & Meatpacking District

 

Parsons Dance at the Joyce

A New season of last year's sold-out dance opera begins this week.

When: Tues-Thurs. (Feb. 2 -5)

Time: Tues. & Wed. at 7:30 p.m. and Thurs. at 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $10-$59

Location: 175 8th Ave. New York, NY 10011

 

Intro to Pole Dancing Class

Join The Urban Girls Squad at S Factor studio for an introduction to pole dancing.

When: Thurs. (Feb.4)

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $35

Location: 235 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011

 

 

Greenwich Village

 

Behind the Groove at Le Poisson Rouge

Thursday dance to the classics that will definitely want to make you boogie.

When: Thurs. (Feb. 4)

Time:  10:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

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

 

Central Harlem

 

Amateur Night at the Apollo

The first round of contenders face the Apollo audience in Harlem.

When: Wed. (Feb. 3)

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $10- $27

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