Midtown West & Hell’s Kitchen
Alicia Keys at Madison Square Garden
"Empire State of Mind" pop songstress Alicia Keys takes on Madison Square Garden Wednesday.
When: Wed. (March 17)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $49.50–$125
Location: 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10011
SoHo, TriBeCa & NoLita
This year's Oscar–nominated film The White Ribbon plays at the Film Forum this week. Through March 17.
Time: 1:00p.m., 3:45p.m., 6:40p.m., 9:20p.m.
Cost: $12
Location: 209 W. Houston St., New York, NY 10014
Midtown East & Kips Bay
Grammy award-winning musician Angelique Kidjo, up-and-coming Haitian singer-songwriter BélO and surprise special guests will share the stage at this benefit concert for Haiti.
When: Mon. (March 15)
Time: 8:00p.m.
Cost: $50-$150
Location: 55 E. 59th St., New York, NY 10022
Lower East Side
NYPPA's Slideshow Benefit for Haiti
Award-winning NYC-based news photographers who covered the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti discuss their work and display a slideshow at the Eldridge Street Museum. Proceeds go towards Doctors Without Borders.
When: Tue. (March 16)
Time: 7:00p.m.
Cost: $25-$100
Location: 12 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002
Municipal District
Hanne Hukkelberg at Santos Party House
Norwegian singer-songwriter Hanney Hukkelberg, who is big on found-sounds performs during the SXSW Sendoff at Santos Party House.
When: Mon. (March 15)
Time: 9:00p.m.
Cost: $10
Location: 100 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10013
Lower East Side
A solid comedy lineup from MTV at the Slipper Room this Monday.
When: Mon. (March 15)
Time: 7:30p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: 167 Orchard St., New York, NY 10002
Asteroids Galaxy Tour at the Bowery Ballroom
The Danish alternative pop group performs the Bowery Ballroom Tuesday.
When: Tue. (March 16)
Time: 8:00p.m.
Cost: advance $13, day of show $15
Location: 6 Delancey St., New York, NY 10002
Upper West Side
Sondheim: The Birthday Concert
Broadway stars perform at the New York Philharmonic's Avery Fisher Hall in a celebration of Sondheim’s 80th birthday.
When: Mon. and Tues. (March 15 & 16)
Time: 7:30p.m.
Cost: $75-$250
Location: 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
Gramercy, Flatiron and Union Square
Actress and Broadway performer Marty Thomas from Wicked And Xanadu joins host Scott Nevins at this weekly tribute to the songs of the Great White Way.
When: Mon. (March 15)
Time: 11:30p.m.
Cost: $5, free before 10pm
Location: 50 W. 17th St., New York, NY 10011
Andrew W.K. plays his first full band show in 5 years Tuesday at the Fillmore.
When: Tue. (March 16)
Time: 8:00p.m.
Cost: advance $20, day of show $22.50
Location: 17 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003
Greenwich Village
The 2 piece French band performs at Le Poisson Rouge
When: Mon. (March 15)
Time: 10:30p.m.
Cost: $10
Location: 158 Bleecker St., New York, NY 10012
Upper East Side
Cultural iconoclast and Hasidic Jewish hip hop and reggae musician Matisyahu discusses his unexpected blend of musical styles at the 92nd Street Y.
When: Tue. (March 16)
Time: 8:00p.m.
Cost: $35.00
Location: 1395 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10128
Country star Jo De Messina performs a night of original songs at Feinsteins at the Regency.
When: Tue. – Thurs. (March 16-18)
Time: 8:30p.m.
Cost: $40–$75
Location: 540 Park Ave., New York, NY 10065
Central Harlem
The week’s contestants test their talents in front of a live Apollo audience.
When: Wed. (March 17)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10- $27
Location: 253 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027
Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Colin Quinn: The Fall of it All
Ex-Saturday Night Live cast member and host of Tough Crowd, Colin Quinn performs stand up at Gotham Comedy Club.
When: Tue. & Thurs. (March 16 & March 18)
Time: 8:00p.m.
Cost: $10
Location: 208 W 23rd St., New York, NY 10011
The popular Web site brings some of its favorites segments to the Upright Citizens Brigade stage.
When: Thurs. (March 18)
Time: 9:30p.m.
Cost: $5
Location: 307 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001
