Out & About

| 07 Sep 2015 | 12:59

    Thu 10

    Book Launch: Mr. Smith Goes to Prison

    Theresa Lang Community and Study Center, 55 West 13th St.

    6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

    Jeff Smith launches his new book, “Mr. Smith Goes to Prison,” about his experiences with the American penal system.

    events.newschool.edu/event/book_launch_mr_smith_goes_to_prison#.VesY4b5urzI

    Built By MeanRed & GBH | Darude

    Cielo Club, 18 Little West 12th St.

    10 p.m. $15-25.

    A bombastic electronica party, featuring Darude, the artist behind the iconic dance hit “Sandstorm.” This event is 21 and over.

    www.cieloclub.com/event/943123-built-by-meanred-gbh-new-york/

    Fri 11

    Publishing Panel with Susan Shapiro

    The New School University Center, 63 Fifth Ave.

    6:30-7:30 p.m. Free.

    A panel discussion starring Susan Shapiro, author of the critically acclaimed memoir “The Girl in the Woods.”

    events.newschool.edu/event/love_gone_wrong#.VesZRL5urzI

    Mipso (CD Release)

    Mercury Lounge, 217 East Houston St.

    6:30 p.m. $12.

    Bluegrass act Mipso holds a concert to commemorate the release of their latest album, Old Time Reverie. This event is 21 and over.

    www.mercuryloungenyc.com/event/912773-mipso-cd-release-new-york

    Sat 12

    Free Movie: Aloha

    Chatham Square Library, 33 East Broadway

    11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free.

    Bradley Cooper stars as a former military contractor who gets rehired to oversee the launch of a new weapons satellite.

    212-964-6598. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/09/12/clone-free-movie-seventh-son

    Cyberscripting Theater Workshop

    Hamilton Fish Park Library, 415 East Houston St.

    10:15 a.m. Free.

    An examination of the presentation of dramatic literature, in accordance with the themes of technology and math. All skill levels welcome.

    212-673-2290. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/09/12/cyberscripting-theater-workgroup

    Sun 13

    Braindance

    Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St.

    9 p.m. $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

    Braindance is a truly unique musical act, combining elements of goth, electronica, progressive metal, house, classical and several other genres. This event is 21 and over.

    212-505-FISH. www.lepoissonrouge.com/lpr_events/braindance-september-13th-2015/

    BYOT: Improv/Sketch Team Jam

    UCB East Village, 153 East 3rd St.

    10 p.m. Free.

    A jam session for practicing improv teams all over New York. BYOT- Bring Your Own Team!

    east.ucbtheatre.com/performance/41494

    Mon 14

    T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group)

    Seward Park Library, 192 East Broadway

    4 p.m. Free.

    A discussion group for teens who want to see their local libraries change and evolve.

    212-477-6700. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/09/14/t-g-teen-advisory-group

    Movie Matinee: Home Sweet Hell

    Hamilton Fish Park Library, 415 East Houston St.

    11 a.m. Free.

    A successful businessman’s life goes into a tailspin when his wife finds out about his affair with a salesgirl.

    212-477-6700. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/09/14/movie-matinee

    Tue 15

    Anime Club

    Seward Park Library, 192 East Broadway

    4 p.m. Free.

    Otakus welcome! Enjoy some authentic Japanese food and watch all of your favorite anime.

    212-477-6700. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/09/15/anime-club

    Crooks on Tape

    Mercury Lounge, 217 East Houston St.

    9:30 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

    A musical act that uses perpetual improvisation to create a truly unique listening experience. This event is 21 and over.

    www.mercuryloungenyc.com/event/892109-crooks-on-tape-new-york

    Wed 16

    Chris Mendoza Gallery Opening

    Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St.

    6:30 p.m. Free.

    Enjoy the artistic stylings of Chris Mendoza, a Nicaragua-born abstract artist who works across several different media. This event is 21 and over.

    212-505-FISH. www.lepoissonrouge.com/lpr_events/chris-mendoza-gallery-opening-september-16th-2015/

    Couples Skate

    UCB East Village, 153 East 3rd St.

    10:15 p.m. $5.

    What do skating and improv have in common? Find out at this skating/improv hybrid show.

    east.ucbtheatre.com/performance/41478