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Hair, Brian Stokes Mitchell and East Village Treats: Your Guide to the Best Manhattan Weekend

By DNAinfo Staff on April 16, 2010 8:22am  | Updated on April 16, 2010 8:19am

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Broadway star, attends the Actors Fund Annual Gala
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Broadway star, attends the Actors Fund Annual Gala
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Midtown West and Hell's Kitchen

 

Brian Stokes Mitchell at Town Hall

The Tony-award-winning Broadway baritone, who has lit up the stage in shows from Ragtime to Man of La Mancha performs at Town Hall this weekend.

When: Sat. (April 17)

Time: 8:00p.m.

Cost: $45-$50

Location: 123 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10174

 

SoHo, Tribeca and NoLita

Hair Sing-Along

Head to the 92nd St Y Tribeca Saturday and bring your best hairdo and bandana and sing along with Milos Foreman's 1979 film adaptation of the musical, which is now back on Broadway.

When: Sat. (April 17)

Time: 10:30p.m.

Cost: $13

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

 

East Village

 

The Loser’s Lounge Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel at Joe’s Pub

 

The bi-monthly show at Joe's Pub hosts a tribute to Simon & Garfunkel this weekend.

When: Fri. & Sat. (April 16 & 18)

Time: 7:00p.m. & 9:30p.m.

Cost: $25 plus

Location: 425 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10003

Chelsea & Meatpacking District

 

Christine Reisner: Songs of Albert Hague

Christine Reisner performs a retrospective of the music of her late uncle, Tony-award winning composer Albert Hague, at the Metropolitan Room.

When: Fri. (April 16)

Time: 7:30p.m.

Cost: $25
Location: 34 W. 22nd St., New York, NY 10010

 

Jay Mohr at Gotham Comedy Club

Former Saturday Night Live writer and performer and host of Last Comic standing performs stand-up at Gotham Comedy Club this weekend.

When: Fri. & Sun. (April 16 & 18)

Time: Fri. 8:30pm, 10:30pm  and Sun.  7:00pm

Cost: $20

Location: 208 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011

 

Midtown West & Hells’ Kitchen

 

Bonjour: Tristesse at Museum of Modern Art

The 1958 film adaptation of Françoise Sagan’s novel will be playing at the MoMA this Friday evening.

When: Fri. (April 16)

Time: 8:00p.m.

Cost: $5-$10

Location: 11 W. 53rd St., New York, NY 10019

 

 

SoHo, TriBeCa & NoLita

 

Citizen Kane at Film Forum

Orson Welles' famous 1941 drama, praised by some as the greatest of all time, plays at the Film Forum this weekend.

When: Fri. & Sat. (April 16 & 17)

Time: 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40

Cost: $12

Location: 209 W. Houston St., New York, NY 10014

 

Upper West Side

 

Julliard Jazz Quintet

The Julliard Jazz quintet brings their combination of swing and soul to Lincoln Center's Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola this weekend.

When: April 16 –April 18 (Fri. - Sun.)

Time: 7:30m p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $30–$35 plus $10 minimum at tables, $5 minimum at bar

Location: 33 W. 60th St., New York, New York 10023

 

Upper East Side

 

Leslie Uggams: Uptown Downtown

Leslie Uggams, star of Broadway’s Anything Goes and television’s Roots and brings her vocal stylings to the Carlyle Hotel.

When: Fri. & Sat. (April 16 & 18)

Time: Fri 8:45pm , Sat 8:45pm, 10:45pm

Cost: $45–$85

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

 

Linda Eder: All of Me

The Broadway singer and actress performs at Feinstein’s at the Regency this weekend.

When: Fri. & Sat. (April 16 & 17)

Time: Fri. 8:00p.m., 1030p.m. and Sat. 8:00p.m.

Cost: $75-$95

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

 

Spring Bash /Ages 40-55

A party for 40-55 year olds to have fun and meet new people at the 92nd St. Y.

When: Sat. (April 17)

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $25

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


East Village

 

Noshes and Nibbles on St. Marks Place

The 92nd Street Y leads a walking — and eating — tour of the East Village. Start with a cappuccino and pastry breakfast at Veniero’s Italian pastry shop, then sample the freshest hummus outside of Israel, unique chocolate confections hibiscus sangria and tons of other delicious treats.

When: Fri. (April 16)

Time: 10:00a.m.

Cost: $40

Location: 342 East 11th St., New York, NY 10003

 

Greenwich Village

 

Le Bingo with Murray Hill and Linda Simpson

NYC’s favorite gender bender Bingo Team host this fabulous BINGO night at Le Possion Rouge.

When: Sat. (April 17)

Time: 6:30p.m.

Cost: Free

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

 

Morningside Heights

 

Jazz Brunch at Smoke

Enjoy a show and have brunch for only $20 this Sunday at Smoke.

When: Sun. (April 18)

Time: 10:00p.m.

Cost: $20

Location: 2751 Broadway, New York, NY 10025