Gramercy, Flatiron & Union Square
Henry Rollins: The Frequent Flyer Tour
Hard-core rocker, spoken word performer and gay rights activist Henry Rollins heads to Irving Plaza for some of his scathing social commentary.
When: Fri. & Sat. (March 12 &13)
Time: 9:00p.m.
Cost: advance $35, day of show $40
Location: 17 Irving Pl., New York, NY 10003
Midtown West & Hell’s Kitchen
The 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards
Actor Alan Cumming hosts the 21st annual GLAAD Media Awards recognizing the media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
When: Sat. (March 13)
Time: 4:00p.m.
Cost: $350 and up
Location: 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Q-Tip + DJ Jazzy Jeff + Peanut Butter Wolf + Dances with White Girls
The famous Tribe Called Quest rapper, Q-Tip, heads up a DJ extravaganza at the Nokia Theater.
When: Sat. (March 13)
Time: 9:00p.m.
Cost: $29.50–$35
Location: 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Beneath Gristedes at Upright Citizens Brigade
A new late-night stand-up comedy show from UCB’s most talented sketch writers.
When: Fri. (March 12)
Time: 11:00p.m.
Cost: $5
Location: 307 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001
Centralia: We Were Supposed to Have Flying Cars by Now
Head to People’s Improve Theater Friday to check out the New York improv pioneers, Centralia.
When: Fri. (March 12)
Time: 8:00p.m.
Cost: $10
Location: 154 W. 29th St., New York, NY 10001
Midtown West & Hell's Kitchen
Andreas Brantelid at Carnegie Hall
The Scandinavian musician makes his New York recital debut with a program of sonatas by Schubert, Fauré, Debussy and Prokofiev.
When: Fri. (March 12)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $34
Location: 154 W. 57th St., New York, New York 10019
The Magnetic Fields at Town Hall
The synth pop group takes the stage at Town Hall.
When: Fri. (March 12)
Time: 7:30p.m.
Cost: $36
Location: 123 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10036
Best known for their cowbell-heavy hit “(Don’t fear) the Reaper,” Blue Oyster Cult performs at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill.
When: Sat. (March 12)
Time: 7:30p.m., 10:30p.m.
Cost: advance $27.50, day of show $32
Location: 237 West 42nd St., New York, NY 10036
Midtown East & Kips Bay
Mingus Orchestra at Jazz Standard
The ten-piece Mingus Orchestra plays works from jazz giant Charles Mingus’s repertoire.
When: Fri. (March 12 – 14)
Time: 7:30p.m.,9:30p.m.
Cost: $30
Location: 116 E 27 St, New York, NY 10016
Upper East Side
Beer sommelier Samuel Merritt leads a discussion of the delicious fermented brew followed by a tasting from Brooklyn Brewery at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum.
When: Fri. (March 12)
Time: 6:30p.m.
Cost: Tickets: $35, members $30
Location: 421 E. 61st St., New York, NY 10065
Grammy award nominee, vocalist and entertainer Marilyn Maye performs her signature hits at Feinstein's at Loews Regency.
When: Fri. & Sat. (March 12-13)
Time: Fri. & Sat. 8:oop.m., 10:30p.m.
Cost: $40–$75 plus $25–$40 minimum
Location: 540 Park Ave., New York, NY 10065
Joseph Arthur with Nicole Atkins at City Winery
Singer-Songwriter Joseph Arthur, whose songs have been covered by Chris Martin of Coldplay and Justin Timberlake, is joined by pop singer Nicole Atkins, fresh from a stint at Piano's on the Lower East Side.
When: Fri. (March 12)
Time: 10:00p.m.
Cost: $15-$25
Location: 155 Varick St., New York, NY 10013
Lower East Side
Check out what happens when cabaret meets art school — with free cupcakes, booze and prizes — but bring your own art supplies.
When: Sat. (March 13)
Time: 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Cost: $12, advance $10
Location: 167 Orchard St., New York, NY 10002
East Village
The socially conscious new music group, named after the mathematical denominator Pi, performs at Cooper Union Saturday.
When: Sat. (March 13)
Time: 8:00p.m.
Cost: $15, seniors and students $10
Location: 51 Astor Pl., New York, NY 10003
Gashole: Hole-o-Matic! with Karen Mack and Michael Holland
The duo known as Gashole performs an all-request edition of its entertaining act, placing an emphasis on pop tunes from the ’70s and ’80s.
When: Sat. (March 13)
Time: 7:00p.m.
Cost: $15 plus two-drink minimum
Location: 61 Christopher St., New York, NY 10014
Gramercy, Flatiron & Union Square
Walking Tours Manhattan leads a tour of the four best cupcake shops in Chelsea and Union Square. Starts at Cupcake Café and includes Aunt Butchie’s, a newly opened bakery from Brooklyn; Billies, a former owner of Magnolia Bakery; and Amy's Cupcakes in Chelsea Market. Proceeds go to Food Bank NY.
When: Sun. (March 14)
Time: 11:00a.m.
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Location: 18 W. 18th St., New York, NY 10011
Central Harlem
Maynard James Keenan closes out a two-night stand with his perversely comic multimedia side project, Puscifer.
When: Sat. (March 13)
Time: 8:00p.m.
Cost: $45
Location: 253 W. 125 St., New York, New York 10027
