Midtown West & Hell's Kitchen
Cold-water fanatics from the Coney Island Polar Bear Club and Circle Line tours join forces to raise funds for the Wildlife Conservation Society. Passengers who strip down to their speedos during the frosty boat trip to the Statue of Liberty get free passage or raise extra money for the cause.
When: Sat. (Feb. 27)
Time: 11:00a.m.
Cost: Free for participants, $20 for spectators
Location: 83 W. 42nd St., New York, NY 10036
East Village
Hesta Prynn at the Studio at Webster Hall
Hesta Prynn, former front woman of the sassy indie hip-hop trio Northern State, takes Webster Hall.
When: Sat. (Feb. 27)
Time: 8:00p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: 125 E 11th St., New York, New York 10003
Lower East Side
A collection of cabaret dancers, self-proclaimed circus freaks and strong men pose as models in a booze-fueled, impromptu art class in this rollicking interactive show. This week, contortionist queen Ekat is the special guest.
When: Sat. (Feb. 27)
Time: 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Cost: $12, advance $10
Location: 167 Orchard St., New York, NY 10002
Upper East Side
Betty Buckley: For the Love of Broadway
Actress and singer Betty Buckley reunites with jazz pianist Kenny Werner to perform a set of her favorite Broadway standards.
When: Fri. & Sat. (Feb. 26 &27)
Time: 8:00p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Cost: $40-$60
Location: 540 Park Ave., New York, NY 10065
West Village
Head to bar 55 to hear Kendra Shank’ s crystal pure Jazz tone.
When: Fri. (Feb. 26)
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: 55 Christopher St., New York, NY 10014
SoHo, TriBeCa and NoLita
Joseph Arthur and Jason Isbell are joined- expect warm, southern-tinged, singer-songwriter stylings.
When: Fri. (Feb. 26)
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $15-$25
Location: 155 Varick St ., New York, NY 10013
Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Mark Curry at Gotham Comedy Club
Known for his sitcom Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, Mark Curry, heads to the Gotham Comedy Club.
When: Fri. & Sat. (Feb. 26 & 27)
Time: Fri: 8:30p.m., 10:30p.m. and Sat: 8:00p.m., 10:00p.m. and 11:45 p.m.
Cost: $20-$25
Location: 208 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011
Kidz in the Hall + Izza Kizza + Donnis
Naledge and Double-O of Kidz in the Hall celebrate the release of their new album, Land of Make Believe.
When: Sun. (Feb. 28)
Time: 9:00p.m.
Cost: advance $15, day of show $17
Location: 431 W. 16th St., New York, NY 10011
East Village
Avant Music Festival: Randy Gibson
The first-ever Avant Music Festival spotlights local artists, including group president and composer Randy Gibson, performing his piece Apparitions of the Four Pillars.
When: Sat. (Feb. 27)
Time: 8:00p.m.
Cost: $15, students $5
Location: 195 E. 3rd St., New York, NY 10009
Upper West Side
Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Guest music director Cliff Korman leads the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra in an evening of samba, bossa nova and more Afro-Brazilian rhythms.
When: Fri. & Sat. (Feb. 26-28)
Time: 8:00p.m.
Cost: advance $35, day of show $40, seniors and students $20
Location: 2537 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
Lower East Side
Paul Curreri + Andy Friedman + Annie Bacon
Blues singer Paul Curreri performs at the Living Room Sunday along with New Yorker cartoonist and singer Andy Friedman and feminist singer/songwriter Annie Bacon.
When: Sun. (Feb. 28)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
Location: 154 Ludlow St., New York, NY 10002
Midtown West & Hell’s Kitchen
Dick Gregory Celebrates Black History Month
Gregory, the ’60s comic and civil-rights activist credited for being one of the first African-American comics to play for both black and white audiences, performs his stand-up show on black history month this sunday at Carolines Comedy Club.
When: Sun. (Feb. 28)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $31 plus two-drink minimum
Location: 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
Washington Heights and Inwood
The lounge at Hudson View Gardens brings you pianist Neil Shah and baritone saxophonist Charles Evans.
When: Sun. (Feb. 28)
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $12 suggested donation
Location: 116 Pinehurst Ave., New York, NY 10033
