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Kathy Griffin, Eric Clapton and Alex Prager: Your Guide to the Best Manhattan Weekend

By DNAinfo Staff on February 19, 2010 10:43am  | Updated on February 19, 2010 1:19pm

Chelsea & Meatpacking District

 

Kathy Griffin at The Theater at Madison Square Garden

Self-proclaimed "D-Lister" Kathy Griffin performs standup at WaMu theater Friday and Saturday.

When: Fri. & Sat. (Feb 19& 20)

Time: 8:00p.m.

Cost: $40–$85

Location: 7th Ave. at 32nd St., New York, NY 10001

 

Midtown West & Hell’s Kitchen

Editors at Terminal 5

The British rock group along with The Dig and Antlers take the stage at Terminal 5 Saturday.

When:  Fri. (Feb 19)

Time: 8:00p.m.

Cost: advance $27.50, day of show $32.50

Location: 610 W. 56th St., New York, NY 10019

 

Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck at Madison Square Garden

On the heels of an amazing collaboration in Tokyo Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck share the stage again.

D-Lister Kathy Griffin performs at WaMu Theater this weekend.
D-Lister Kathy Griffin performs at WaMu Theater this weekend.
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When: Fri. (Feb 19)

Time: 8:00p.m.

Cost: $64.50–$254.50

Location: 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001

 

Buster Williams at Iridium

One of the most sought after Jazz bassists, Buster Williams, performs Iridium Jazz Club.

When: Fri.-Sun. (Feb. 19-21)

Time: 8:30p.m., 10:30p.m.

Cost: $30

Location: 1650 Broadway, New York, NY 10020

 

East Village

 

Girls & Boys: Kissy Sell Out + Das Racist at Webster Hall

Friday’s party features sets from London’s Kissy Sells out and also a performance from the Brooklyn duo Das Racist.

Time: Fri. (Feb. 19)

When: 10:00p.m.

Cost: $25, advance $15

Location: 125 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10003

 

Comedians Christian Finnegan and Edwards Dean at EastVille Comedy Club

The well-known comedians perform this weekend at EastVille.

When: Fri. & Sat.  (Feb 19 & Feb. 20)

Time: 9:00p.m., 11:00p.m.

Cost: $15

Location: 85 E. 4th St., New York, NY 10003

 

The Festival of Vegetables

Actors perform lighthearted poems that reveal the secret life of veggies.

When: Sat. & Sun. (Feb 21 & Feb. 22)

Time: 11:00a.m.

Cost: $12 adults, $10 kids under 13

Location: 220 E. 4th St., New York, NY 10009

 

 

SoHo, TriBeCa & Nolita

An American Tail Sing-Along

Sing along to Steven Spielberg's first animated movie that tells the story of Fievel Mousekewitz and his family. Costumes encouraged.

When: Sat. (Feb. 20)

Time: 11:00p.m.

Cost: $13 (includes one beer)

Location: 200 Hudson St., New York, NY 10013

 

TriBeCa Cinemas Kids Club: Feisty Females!

Crafts and dancing follow a screening of Abby in Wonderland at 10:30 a.m. Then, the film version of Annie at 1:30 p.m.

When:  Sat. (Feb. 20)

Time: 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.

Cost: Adults: $10 for one, $18 for both; kids under 14: $7 for one, $12 for both

Location: 54 Varick St., New York, NY 10013

 

Chelsea & Meatpacking District


Alex Prager at Yancey Richardson Gallery

The eerie portraits in Prager's exhibit Week-End will appeal to fans of David Lynch.

When: Fri. & Sat. (Feb 19& 20)

Time: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: 535 W. 22nd St., New York, NY 10001

 

Upper West Side

 

New York Philharmonic

Conductor David Robertson and pianist Nicholas Hodges perform at Avery Fisher Hall.

When: Fri & Sat. (Feb. 19 & 20)

Time: Fri. 2:00p.m. and Sat. 8:00p.m.

Cost: $29–$112

Location: 1941 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

 

Midtown East & Kips Bay

 

Draw-a-Thon Theater at Gershwin Hotel

Michael Alan’s collaborative art project combines music, theater and live drawing.

When: Sat. (Feb. 20)

Time: 6:00p.m.-11:00p.m.

Cost: $20, advance $17

Location: 7 E. 27th St., New York, NY 10010

 

Gramercy, Flatiron & Union Square

 

The Boys in the Band

Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking 1968 play explores the lives of gay men through a group of friends gathered for a birthday party.

When: Fri.-Sun. (Feb. 19-Feb.21)

Time: Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m. and Sun. 5:00p.m.

Cost: $38-$45

Location: 37 W. 26th St., Penthouse, New York, NY 10010

 

Upper East Side

 

Make Your Own Challah at Shababa Bakery

Roll and shape your very own Challah bread and take it home to bake.

When: Fri. (Feb. 19)

Time: 10:15 a.m.

Cost: Adults Free, Children $15

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

 

Greenwich Village

 

Caitlin Krisko and The Broadcast

Head to Blue Note Friday for a late-night jazz performance from Caitlin Krisko.

When: Fri. (Feb. 19)

Time: 12:30 a.m.

Cost: $8

Location: 131 W. 3rd St., New York NY 10012