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Your Guide to the Best Manhattan Week

By DNAinfo Staff on February 12, 2010 7:01pm  | Updated on February 12, 2010 5:34pm

Midtown West & Hell’s Kitchen

 134th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

The country's most pampered pooches parade around Madison Square Garden in this annual exhibition. Watch as the breeds compete for Best in Show, with the final judging scheduled Tuesday.

When: Mon. & Tues. (Feb. 15 & 16)

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Cost: $40-$145

Location: 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001

 

Kids Week at Intrepid Sea-Air Space Museum 

The Intrepid Sea-Air Space Museum hosts a week of children’s activities in honor of President's week vacation.

When:  Mon.-Thurs. (Feb. 15 –Feb. 18)

Time:  10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Cost: $22 adults, $17 kids 3–17

Josh the Shih Tzu gets a little pampering from owner Michelle Jones during the Westminster Dog Show, Feb. 15, 2010.
Josh the Shih Tzu gets a little pampering from owner Michelle Jones during the Westminster Dog Show, Feb. 15, 2010.
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Location: 12th Ave. at 46th St., Pier 86, New York, NY 10036

 

East Village

Holly Miranda

Check out one of TONY’s picks for 2010 for free Monday in the East Village.

When: Mon. (Feb. 15)

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: 15 E. 4th St., New York, NY 10003

 

 

Greenwich Village

El Perro Del Mar at Le Poisson Rouge

The Swedish singer/songwriter performs her melancholic lo-fi pop Tuesday.

When: Tues. (Feb. 16)

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $15

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

 

Non-Fiction Forum: Joan Schenkar

Joan Schenkar will read from and discuss her new book, The Talented Miss Highsmith: The Secret Life and Serious Art of Patricia Highsmith.

When:  Tues. (Feb. 16)

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $5

Location: 66 W 12th St, New York, NY 10011

 

Upper West Side

Dee Dee Bridgewater: To Billie with Love—A Celebration of Lady Day

Wednesday the two-time grammy award winner performs at the playing tribute to Bille Holiday for the American Songbook series.

When: Wed. (Feb. 17)

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $45–$95

Location: Broadway & W. 60th St., New York, NY 10023

 

Upper East Side

Jewish Comedians: On Mel Brooks

The 92nd Street Y explores Mel Brooks early career and how the funnyman influenced American and Jewish-American comedy forever.

When: Tues. (Feb. 16)

Time: 8:15p.m.

Cost: $27

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

 

SoHo, TriBeCa & Nolita

Comedy Below Canal: Some Folks Hosted by Wyatt Cenac

The writer and correspondent for the Daily Show with Jon Stewart hosts a night of comedy and music, with special guests the Gretchen Parlato band.

When: Thurs. (Feb. 18)

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Cost: 12:00

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

 

Christine Ebersole at the Carlyle Hotel

The Tony-award-winning actress and comedienne performs at the Carlyle Hotel this week.

When: Tues.-Thurs (Feb. 16-18)

Time: 8:45 p.m.

Cost: Tickets: $45–$85, Feb 14 $50–$100 (plus mandatory dinner at some shows)

Location: 35 E. 76th St., New York, NY 10075