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Regina Spektor in Union Square and Coney Island Freaks in Chelsea: Your Guide to the Best Manhattan Week

By DNAinfo Staff on March 19, 2010 12:24pm  | Updated on March 22, 2010 8:59am

Regina Spektor performs at Irving Plaza this Tuesday.
Regina Spektor performs at Irving Plaza this Tuesday.
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Gramercy, Flatiron & Unions Square

 

Regina Spektor

The Russian-born singer/songwriter, known for songs like "Fidelity" and "Better" plays Irving Plaza this Tuesday.

When: Tue. (march 23)

Time: 8:00p.m.

Cost: $66.50

Location: 17 Irving Pl., New York, NY 10003

Chelsea & Meatpacking District

 

Coney Island Circus Sideshow All- Stars

The self-proclaimed freaks of Coney Island bring their traveling show to the Highline Ballroom Monday, a week before the rides start rolling down in Coney Island. Catch stars like Eak the Geek, Zenobia the bearded lady, and Bambi the mermaid.

When: Mon. (March 22)

Time: 8:00p.m.

Cost: $10 advance, $12 day of

Location: 431 W. 16th St., New York NY 10011

Lower East Side

 

Coney Island USA Spring Gala

Just in time for the grand opening of Coney Island's rides next Sunday, head to the Coney Island Spring Gala and help benefit the organization that tries to keep that area’s freaky spirit alive.

When: Thurs (Mach 25)

Time: 7:00p.m.

Cost: $100-$250

Location: 172 Norfolk St., New York, NY 10002

 

Midtown West and Hell’s Kitchen

 

Broadway of the Year: The Broadway Musicals of 1948

Town Hall's concert series, "Broadway by the Year" presents the musicals of 1948, including songs from Kiss me Kate, Where's Charley?, My Romance and more!

When: Mon. (March 22)

Time: 8:00p.m.

Cost: $45–$50

Location: 123 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10036

 

Lower East Side

 

Chatmonchy at the Cake Shop

The all female Japanese indie pop trio plays The Cake Shop in Lower East Side.

When: Mon (March 22)

Time: 8:00p.m.

Cost: $7

Location: 152 Ludlow St., New York, NY 10002

 

Fruit Bats

 

The drummer with the Shins, Eric D. Johnson performs with the Fruit Bats Monday at Bowery Ballroom.

When: Mon. (March 22)

Time: 8:00.m.

Cost: $15

Location: 6 Delancey St., New York, NY 10002

 

The Dave Hill Explosion

Writer/performer/musician/comedian Dave Hill talks, reads, sings and dances his way through a routine on the Upright Citizen’s Brigade stage.

When: Thur. (March 25)

Time: 9:30p.m.

Cost: $5

Location: 307 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001

 

Morningside Heights

 

Jennifer Koh

Classical violinist Jennifer Koh plays a selection of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas at Columbia’s Miller Theater lunchtime performances.

When: Mon-Wed. (March 22-24)

Time: 12:30p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: 116th St. and Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10027

 

Upper East Side

 

Chubby Checker

The man who catapulted The Twist and the Limbo Rock to fame in the late 1950s through the 1960s brings his vocal stylings to the Regency.

When: Tue.-Thurs. (March 23-25)

Time: 8:30p.m.

Cost: $40-$150

Location: 540 Park Ave., New York, NY 10065

 

 

Midtown East & Kips Bay

 

Dawn Raffel

Author Dawn Raffel reads from and discusses her latest story collection Further Adventures in the Restless Universe.

When: Wed. (March 24)

Time: 6:30p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: 17 E. 47th St., New York, NY 10017

East Village

 

Groove Armanda at Webster Hall

Groove Armanda, made up of Andy Cato and Tom Findlay, perform Webster Hall tonight.

When: Wed. (March 24)

Time: 7:00p.m.

Cost: $25 advance, $30 day of

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

 

SoHo, TriBeCa & Nolita

 

Joseph Arthur & Kevin Devine at City Winery

 

The Peter Gabriel discovery Singer/Songwriter Joseph Arthur performs City Winery Thursday.

When: Thur. (March 25)

Time: 10:00p.m.

Cost: $15-$25

Location: 155 Varick St., New York, NY 10013

 

Greenwich Village

 

Michael Powers Frequency + Saron Crenshaw

Singer/ Guitarist Michael Powers performs at Terra Blues Thursday.

When: Thus (March 25)

Time: 7:00p.m.

Cost: $5-$10

Location: 149 Bleecker St., New York, NY 10012

 

The Big Gay Sing 2

Scott Nevins hosts a festive sing-along led by the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus. With songs from Lady GaGa, Beyonce and George Michael.

When: Thurs. (March 25)

Time: 8:00p.m.

Cost: $28-$59

Location: 566 La Guardia Pl., New York, NY 10012