ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org THURS: Diskonto, Stockyard Stoics, Thought Crime, 3, $5. SAT: What Happens Next?, Life's Halt, Vida Blue, Tear it Up, 3, $6. SUN: C.O.M.A. w/Eye-Door, 8.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." THURS: Small Engine Metropolis, Sarcasm, Fountain Head, Clay Pigeons, They Fought Back. FRI: Penny Bodega, Panda, Blue Suade Groove, Falling Skyward, Hot Under the Collars, Mechanical Hand. SAT: Spredhaus, Blow-Up, Lunch, Fuzzy Daupner, Dulce, Supergenius. SUN: Lifestyle, Freezepop, Nick, Ab(Synth), Joanie Loves Trosky. MON: Major Dad, David Newbould, Devlin & Reese, Sudden 7. TUES: Looking Glass Self, My Regret, Effi Lowinger, Tread.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com WEDS: the Star Spangles, Hip Song Tong, Crimewave, Blobby, Million, 9, $5. THURS: Amen Pill, Freeloader, Varispeed, the Sweathogs, Moebius Loop, Eclectic Nobody's, 7. FRI: Peg Simone, Fletcher McTaggert, Saron Song in Stag, Ha the Disco Ah!, Moragn Taylor Rock Group, 8. SAT: the Buck Dewey Big Band, Saintface, the Inevitable Breakups, the Tom Kitt Band, Blasco's Ballroom, 8. SUN: Band on the Run perform "Abbey Road" & "Band on the Run," Josh Max & friends, 8:30. MON: Punk/metal karaoke, 10; Co2, Stacey Rose, Robyn Raglan, 7. TUES: Uncle Fucker, Nitromusk, Derwyn Monaghan, Sams House, 7.
B-3
33 Ave. B (3rd St.), 212-614-9755. See also "Clubs & Lounges." THURS: B-3 Band, 7:30. FRI: DJ Eva, 9.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Mann Made Jam, Meghan Cary, Mark Aaron James. THURS: Mr. North, Halfman Wonder, Seeking Homer, Stef Gordon, Shamsi. FRI: Mann Made Jam, Evan Kremin, the Studio, 7, $7. SAT: the Healers, Dan Cazio & the NY Bluebook, Scarecrow Collection, Orion's Belt, Pm & the New Breed. SUN: Mann Made Jam, the American Acoustic Roots Orchestra. MON: Soul Alone, Antigone Rising, $10; NY Songwriters Circle. TUES: Front Burner, Sara Brenner, Bob Malone, Chris Glenn, Dave's True Story, Julia Douglas, 7:30.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. FRI: David Johansen & the Harry Smiths, $20. SAT: David Wilcox, Professor & Maryann, $20. TUES: Coco Montoya, Duke Robillard Band, $17.50.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. Sat. & Tues. 18 & over. SAT: DJ Logic pres. Project Logic w/Little T. & One Track Mike, 9, $15. SUN: LAMC Showcase w/Estopa, Ely Guerra & Rabanes, 9, $15. MON: LBE/LAMC Showcase, w/El Gran Silencio, Pericos, Si Se, Titan, $15. TUES: Chris Whitley's Rocket House, Ike Reilly, Heather Green, 8, $12.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: BBQ bash w/Satancide & Les Sans Culottes, 3. THURS: Raw Deluxe, Spouse, Tin Shade, Red King, 8, $7. FRI: Kleenex Girl Wonder, Barcelona, Skycam, Sisterhood of Convoluted Thinkers, 9, $8. SAT: Carlton Fisk, Sharky Favorite, Blend Engine, Stupid, 9, $8. SUN: Homesick for Space (CD release), Circle & Square, We Acediasts, 8, $7. MON: the Vitamen, Zipthunk, Liquid, My Regrets, 8, $7. TUES: Father Divine, Mary Prankster, Astrojet, the Swedes, 8, $7.
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: Songwriters in the Round, Candy From Strangers, John Hodell, David Francis, 7. THURS: Jack Hardy's showcase feat. Luke Hendon. FRI: Spider Pruett, Intuit, Chaotic Past, Andy Fitzpatrick, Mark Stanley, Jarad Scot, Kazu & Billware, 5. SAT: DJ Georg, Smitten Kitten, Instant Death, Cathy Martino, Ex Camamos, Little Annie, 8; Gil Coggins, 6; Jazz jam w/Ernie Bracco, 3. SUN: Ada Rovatti & Elephunk, 10; Badger, 9; Rick Johnson's open mic, 5-9. MON: Noah Hiadu, the Let-Downs, M.A. Rose, Terra Engelbardt, J.R., 7. TUES: the Art Department, Eric Mulford, Christopher Dallman, Meg's Pick, 8:30; Open mic, 5.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com THURS: Brave New World, Proton Accelerator, Simi, Liquid Logic, Pency Pret, Grand Ma Sugar, 7:30, $6. FRI: John Laridino, Julius Klein, Autobach Kreisor w/Chicken Man, Alchemysts, Reid Paley, Assettes, 8, $9. SAT: Neurobox, Donnybrook, Canibals, M16, Zenen, the Vulgaras, 8, $9. SUN: "1000 Knives Pres: Hellfest" w/Poison the Well, Most Precious Blood, 18 Visions, Curl Up & Die, Beyond Reason, Cataract, Armor Angelous, Wage of Sin, 5, $10. MON: Audition showcase. TUES: the Orange, Coup D'Etat, Dig Fashion Disco, Spider Rocket, Tape, Ra, 8, $6.
Downstairs Lounge: FRI: Sanctum Gothic Lounge. SAT: Jazz Beatniks w/Takuya & Nick. SUN: Urbana Poetry Slam. TUES: Ego-Trip w/First Born Prospects.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. THURS: Todd Deatheridge, Echo, Carter Little, Kriste Peoples, Sun Machine, $5. FRI: Hothouse, Kid Lucky, 7:30. SAT: Bourbon Princess, Sexfresh, Reuben, Diva Machina, $7. SUN: Tom Detrik, the Hackensaw Boys, Shue, 728 Collective, Jim Knabel, $5. MON: the Drowning Season; "Alchemy," gothic lounge w/Jason Kundera, 10, $5; Bi-Phonic, George Williams, Craig Wall, Julious, $5. TUES: Shawn Donovan, Stoly, David Akiva Klein, Kristeen Young, Alison Breitman, $5.
CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE
Rumsey Playfield, 72nd St. (midpark), 212-360-CPSS, 212-307-7171. WEDS: Doug E Fresh hosts Independence Day w/Biz Markie, Whodini, Full Force & DJ Kool Herc, 1:30. SAT: Manu Chao, Gogol Bordello, w/DJ set by Nortec Collective, 3. SUN: Nder & the Setsima Group, Les Tetes Brulees, Saintrick et la Tchielly, 3. MON: Lyricist Lounge pres. Strickly Lyrics, 7:30.
CONNOLLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT
14 E. 47th St. (betw. Madison & 5th Aves.), 212-867-3767. SAT: Black 47, 10, $10.
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924. WEDS: Sullen Bliss, Mahavatar, Irthlings, Stony Island, Lucid, Todd Deathrage, 8, free. THURS: the South of No North, J.C. Hopkins Combo, Flat Black, Grand Omega, Circus Guy, Unexplained, 8, free. FRI: Fantastic Snatch, Joy FM, Tijuana Bibles, Devils County Death Cult, Puckett, 9:30, $5. SAT: Nicky Camp pres. Infinite Winter, Discretion, SOS, Nitch, Trademark, Dropface, Windwraith, Space Between Bridges, 18 & over. SUN: Donnybrook, Anteluvian, Neurobox, Satanic Butt Slayer, Click, Turnstyles, 8, free. MON: Jack, Frog Cafe, She Buries Judy, RA, Backstreet Law, Imaginary Bill, 8, free. TUES: Scratcher, Brakestand, West, Gateria, Sptifire United, Wasabi Devils, 8, free.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. WEDS: DJ Steve Blush pres. Röck Cändy & Looks That Kill: Sleazy Tribute to Mötley Crüe feat. Daddy, Devils County Deathcult. THURS: BeavHer w/DJ Frankie Inglese, 9. FRI: Poptones Radio4 party w/Alan McGee, International Playgirl, the Realistics, Claire Danes & Ben Lee, the Dears, Johnny Castle & Oil of Crashin', 9. SAT: Tiswas pres. Stellastarr & Villa Rosie.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18, $10 st. FRI: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18; Hazmat Modine, Bebe Eiffel, 7:30, $10. SAT: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18; VaVaVoom Room, 7:30, $15. SUN: Kiki & Herb in "Stop, Drop & Roll," 10:30, $18. TUES: Stella: An Evening of Big Room Comedy, 8, $10.
55 BAR
55 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-929-9883. Free unless noted. WEDS: Mike Stern, $15, incl. 2 drinks. THURS: Askold Buk, 9:30, $3. SAT: Don Falzone, 6. SUN: Billy Bang, 9:30, $3. MON: Adam Kipple, Drive By Leslie, 9:30, $3. TUES: Leni Stern, 9:30, $3.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. THURS: Old Time Jam. FRI: MCPS. SAT: Chandra Oppenheim.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. WEDS: DJ Kai Eric, 10, free. THURS: DJ Slinger, 10-2 a.m., free; World Famous Pontani Sisters, 10, free; Invert, 9, $6. FRI: DJ Le Spam & the Spam Allstars, 10, free; Actual Proof pres. Frequency, 9, $5. SAT: the Kali-Maa Music Fair pres. Winterbrief, Stella Zine, Lo Hi, Faith & Disease, $8; DJ Ray Velasquez, Droid: Project Alpha, 9:30, free-$10. MON: the Wau-Wau Sisters, 10, free.
HANK'S SALOON
46 3rd Ave. (Atlantic Ave.), Bklyn., 718-625-8003. 2 drink min. & free BBQ. SUN: Blind Pharaohs & special guests, 7-10.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. FRI: S.O.B.'s pres. Tranzas & El Leon, 9, $30, $25 adv. TUES: Echo & The Bunnymen, The Rosenbergs, 8, $30, $26 adv.
KNITTING FACTORY
74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055, www.knittingfactory.com
Main Space: THURS: Burning Airlines, Pines of Nowhere, Ex-Models, 9, $10. FRI: Stars, I Am the World Trade Center, Metric, 9, $10. SAT: Windy & Carl, Aspera Ad Astra, Landing, 9, $10. SUN: rkk13cd (CD release), $12, $10 adv. MON: Ben Lee, 9, $10. TUES: Kristin Hersh, Williard Grant Conspiracy, 8, $15.
KnitActive Sound Stage: THURS: Izititiz, 11, $7; Barky!, 9, $7; Bevan Manson Trio, 7, $8. FRI: Tim Posgate Horn Band, 11, $8. SAT: Bosco & Jorge, 9 & 11, $7; Poetry series, 6, $5. SUN: Jesse Johnson, 9, $6; Bob Meyer's Mount Airy, 7, $8. MON: Desmond Horn, 7, $7. TUES: Damon Zick, 11, $7; Chinese Puzzle Box, 9, $7.
Old Office: THURS-SAT: Gutbucket, 8 & 9:30, $8. SUN: Andy Lasterds Hydra, 8 & 9:30, $7.
Tap Bar: WEDS: Cedric Brooks, 11. THURS: Bill Ware's Vibes, 11. SAT: Mori Stylez, 11. SUN: Wildlife 3000, 11.
LAKESIDE LOUNGE
162 Ave. B (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-529-8463. Sun.-Thurs. shows at 9:30, Fri. & Sat. at 11, no cover. WEDS: 4th of July BBQ w/the Church Keys, 8. THURS: National Stranger. SAT: Sato & Johnny. SUN: Smackdarts. TUESL Mike Shelly.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. THURS: Mountain of Venus, the Grove, Ucada, Size Deep, Element Tree, 7:30, $8. FRI: Derelict Brew, Dogwood, Alien Life, Johnny Seven, Megatone Bomb, Danny Marcus, 7:30, $8. SAT: Moonjam, Fast Breaking Classics, Jennifer Taylor, A440, Robert Matarazzo, 7:30, $10. SUN: New Africa pres. Ossie Dellimore & the Soldiers of Justice, 10:30; L'Universal Claude Valbrun, 8, $7-$10.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. THURS: George Rush Jazz Combo, Jesse Harris & the Ferdinandos, Jennifer Marks, Drew Rouse, 8. FRI: Faith, Regina Spektor, Lina, Jay Collins, 7. SAT: Monique diMattina Trio, 2. SUN: Nick Russo Quartet, 3:30. MON: Songster Songswap, Joe Pisapia. TUES: Dana Kurtz, Jason Darling, Tim Beattie, 8.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows at 9 p.m. & are free. WEDS: the Baghdaddios. THURS: Pieces, the Nerve, Double Agent Girlfriend. FRI: Girl Harbor, Charmer, Aloha Steamtrain. SAT: Creme Blush, Dollhouse, Avery Kaufman. SUN: Kokolo. MON: the Larch, Almighty Love Noise. TUES: Mercenaries, Rearview.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
2 Penn Plaza (34th St.), 212-465-MSG1. SAT: El Reggaeton, 7.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: Eyes Right. THURS: the New York Shieks. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: Speed Buggy, the Invisible Men. SUN: Memphis Morticians, the Gettin' Headstones. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Joe Vincent & Verockina pres. "Popcorn" w/classic B-flicks & music by ex-Flamin Groovies, Mike Wilhelm w/Johnnie Casino's Easy Action, 10, $5.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703. WEDS: Southern Culture on the Skids, the Invisible Men, Speedbuggy, 9, $15. THURS: Vagrant America kickoff party w/Saves the Day, Dashboard, Confessional, Hot Rod Circuit, 9, $15. FRI: Burning Airlines, Pines of Nowhere, Palomar, 9:30, $10, $8 adv. SAT: Perhaps Transparent pres. PG Six, Whip & the Times Bold Players, Claire & Baine's Maple Yum Yum, the Gwens, 9, $7. TUES: Mark Eitzel & band, the Four Stars, 9, $12.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com FRI: the Kali-Maa Music Fair pres. Give Us Barrabas, Eclectric Bastards, Clara Clamp, Lucid Nation; the Estrotribe pres. "Our Sheroes," 7, $7. SUN: Aya's Birthday Control feat. Applied Science, the Seconds, Akiko Pavolka & House of Illustration, Gelatine, Lauren & Ahna, 8, $5.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: Kitty in the Tree, Mikki James, 10 Heads High, the Pieces, 8, $8. THURS: David Garza, Mike Daly (Whiskeytown), Julia Darling, 8, $12. FRI: Continental Drifters, the Silos, 9, $12. SAT: French Kicks, the White Octave, Liars, the Beans, 8, $8. SUN: Miss Fortune, Stalone, Mr. North, Corey, 7:30, $8. MON: Mary Lou Lord, For Stars, Tiffany Anders, 7:30, $10. TUES: the Jazz June, the Chase Theory, Harmona, Pete, 7, $8.
9C
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-358-0048. TUES: Neil Cleary, Mary Olive Smith, 9, contrib.
NORTH SIXTH
66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-599-5103. THURS: Rye Coalition, Pilot to Gunner (CD release), the Liars, usaisamonster, 8, $8. SAT: I Am the World Trade Center, Stars, 8, $8.
ORANGE BEAR
47 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-566-3705. MON: Kent Carter's open jam, 8.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: the Bootleg Remedy, 10. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10. FRI: Ipcress-F, Mike Wexler & 4:00 Rome, Richard Alwyn, 9. SAT: Cash Monies & the Jetsetter, 10. SUN: Rev. Vince Anderson & His Love Choir. MON: Amanda Dora, Violet, Dawn Landes, 9. TUES: Greg Garing & His New Alphabet City, 9.
THE RAVEN CAFE
194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712. 1 drink min. WEDS: Joie/Dead Blonde Girlfriend hosts weekly acoustic open stage, sign-up at 7, free.
RISING CAFE
186 5th Ave. (Sackett St.), Park Slope, 718-789-6340. FRI: Noel Sherr Jazz Band, Olive Drab, Lunchin', Al Lee Wyer, 8.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. See also "Skits & Improv." WEDS: the Guitar Situation, Hialeah Jorge, Sopa, Nino Pinelli, 8. THURS: Brian of the Voyces, Kenny Davidsen, John Kessel & the Porter's Union, Jordan Corbin, 8. FRI: Chris Crofton, PJ Loughran, Bill Grady, Rebecca Hall & the Falling Stars, 8. SAT: Zanker & the Born Against Bastards, Lach & the Secrets, Chasing Sundays, the Subcommittee, 8. SUN: Rick Shapiro, Toby Goodshank, Howard Katz, Eric Hutchinson, 8. MON: The Antihoot w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Phil, the Shivers, Al Lee Wyer, David Francis, Todd Deatherage, 8.
TWO BOOTS
The Den, 44 Ave. A (3rd St.), 212-505-5450. FRI: "Nova Nights," 8, $8.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. FRI: Matt Turk. SAT: the Hackensaw Boys.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600, www.wetlands-preserve.org Most show 18 & over. Doors usually open an hour before showtimes listed. WEDS: Jungle 2 Brasil party to support ecosystem1.org feat. DJ Soul Slinger & more, 9:30, $12-$15. THURS: Antibalas, 10:30, $12, $10 adv. FRI: Percy Hill, Rana, Lonehawk, 8:30, $12, $10 adv. SAT: Antibalas, Next Tribe, 10, $12, 410 adv. SUN: MDC, Blind Society, the Flatliners, the Survivors, the Insubordinates, 3, $10, all ages. MON: Flickerstick, Will Hodge, 8, $12, $10 adv., all ages. TUES: Flickerstick, Will Hodge, No Soap Radio, 8:30, $12, $10 adv., all ages.
WINDOWS ON THE WORLD
WTC, One World Trade Center, 107th fl., Church St. (Vesey St.), 212-524-7000. FRI: Morricone Youth perform soundtrack music from the 60s, as part of "Spy-Fi" party w/go-go dancers, 9, $10.
WORLD TRADE CENTER
Austin Tobin Plaza, Church St. (betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts.), 212-435-4170, www.panynj.gov CenterStage & Summer Hits series at the Twin Towers. All shows are free. WEDS: Continental Drifters, 6-8; Bob Baldwin, 12-2. THURS: David Berger & the Soultans of Swing, 6-8; Chris Cagie, 12-2. FRI: Orlando Marin, 6-9; Johnnie Johnson, 12-2. TUES: Great Big Sea, 7-9; the Soul Survivors, 12, free.
Jazz/Experimental
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org Starry Nights: Fridays Under the Sphere. FRI: Ku-Umba Frank Lacy Quintet, 5:45 & 7:15, $10, $7.50 st./s.c., $6 kids.
BAM CAFÉ
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Brooklyn, 718-636-4139, www.bam.org No cover, $10 food/drink min. THURS: Johnnie Johnson, 12-2.
BATTERY PARK
Lawn, Southern tip of Manhattan, 212-835-2789. WEDS: Emmylou Harris, 3, free, bring a blanket or chair.
BIRDLAND
315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080, www.birdlandjazz.com Shows at 9 & 11. Music charge & $10 min.; 1 drink incl. in cover. WEDS: Cab Calloway Orchestra, $20. THURS: Bob Dorough, $25. FRI & SAT: Carla White & her Trio, Napua Davoy & her Trio, $25. SUN: Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, $20. MON: Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra feat. Lew Tabackin, $20; the Art Blakey Jazz Messengers Revue, $10. TUES: the Famous Duke Eillington Orchestra, $20; David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band, $10.
BLUE NOTE
131 W. 3rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-475-8592, www.bluenote.net Showtimes 9 & 11:30 unless specified. Cover charge plus min. WEDS-SUN: Joe Sample Trio, $30-$40. SUN: Jazz brunch w/Mike Wilner Trio, $19.50. MON: Gene Ludwig Organ Quartet, $10-$15. TUES: David Sanborn, $30-$55.
BUBBY'S
120 Hudson St. (betw. Franklin & Moore Sts.), 212-399-0714. MON: Bryant DuPré & Rifftide, 7:30-11:30, free.
CAFE WHA?
115 MacDougal St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-254-3630. Feat. The Wha? Band & special guests Weds.-Sun. WEDS: Inaya "Jiffie" Day. THURS: Jesus Perez. FRI: Bryan Stephens. SAT: Joe Barnes. SUN: Shon Jomel. MON: Brazooca Band. TUES: Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsii Riley & Mike Davis.
CASTLE CLINTON
Battery Park, 212-835-2789. Tickets distributed at 5:30 p.m. THURS: Marc Cohn, 7, free
CITY SOUNDS
East Plaza, 1251 6th Ave. (50th St.), 212-477-4094. THURS: "City Sounds by the Pool" series. THURS: Gotham Playboys, 12:30-1:30, free.
CORNELIA ST. CAFE
29 Cornelia St. (6th Ave.), 212-989-9318, www.corneliastcafe.com SUN: Joel Harrison Quintet, 9, $8.
DETOUR
349 E. 13th St. (1st Ave.), 212-533-6212. No cover. THURS: Brooklyn Boogaloo Blowout. FRI: Bevan Manson Quartet. SAT: Guarenteed Swahili. SUN: The Sunday Jazz Spot w/Mike Magilligan. MON: Heather Bennett Trio. TUES: Vista Jazz Quartet.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747, www.downtimenyc.com THURS: Nexta Kin, Uncle Arthur's Kitchen, Stud Puppies, Shoe, 8; the Hillary Step, 5, $5. FRI: South Shore Movement, Moki Jam, 9; Askold Buk Trio, 5. SAT: Simulcast, Observing Paul, Bamboo Crisis, 9, $10-$15.
HARLEM MEER FESTIVAL 2001
Dana Discovery Center, 110th St. (5th Ave.), 212-860-1370. SUN: Harbor Conservatory Jazz Festival feat. Féraba, 4-6, free.
HUDSON RIVER FESTIVAL
Battery Park City, Battery Pl. (West St.), 212-528-2733 or 212-267-9700. FRI: Sunset jam, 6:30, free.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. Showtimes at 8:45 & 10:45 on Weds., Thurs., Sun. & Tues.; 8:45, 10:45 & 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. All shows $20-$25 w/$10 min. MON: Les Paul, 8:45 & 10:45, $40.
JACK ROSE
771 8th Ave. (betw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 212-247-7518. See also "Clubs & Lounges." FRI: Ron Sunshine & Full Swing, 10, $12, all ages.
THE JEWISH MUSEUM
1109 5th Ave. (92nd St.), 212-423-3200. TUES: Summernights series feat. Cynthia Sayer, 5-9.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: I Muvrini, 8, $20. FRI: Tav Falco & Panther Burns, 8:30, $12. SAT: Julietta Venegas, 8:30, $20. SUN: Howard Fishman Quartet, 8:30. TUES: Peter Cincotti, 8:30, $20.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1 a.m. THURS: Joe Locke & Wirewalkers, 9-1 a.m.
LE MADELEINE
403 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-246-2993. SUN: Gene Bernincini, 7-10. MON: Gene Bernincini, 8-11.
MAKOR
35 W. 67th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.) 212-601-1000, www.makor.org THURS: C Lanzbom, 8, $12. SAT: I Muvrini, 9:30, $20. TUES: Songwriters Hall of Fame w/Angela Ai, 6:30, $6.
MAMMA CASSIE'S COFFEE HOUSE
765 6th Ave. (betw. 25th & 26th Sts.) 212-807-0061. SAT: Jazz brunch w/Jacob Melchior Trio, 1-5, free.
MUSIC CRUISES
Departs from Pier 16 at South St. Seaport, Fulton St. (East River), 212-630-8888. TUES: Blues cruise w/Levon Helm & the Barnburners, 7 & 9:30, $29, $26 adv.
NASCIMENTO
1068 1st Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-755-6875. WEDS: Buenos Aires Tango Trio, 7:30-11, $5 & $10 min.
NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183, www.nuyorican.org THURS: The Latin Jazz Jam w/Chris Washburne & The Syotos Band, 10:30, $5.
SESSION 73
1359 1st Ave. (73rd St.), 212-517-4445. No cover. THURS: French Cookin'. FRI: Boogalo Kings, 9:30. SUN: Ken Simon, 8:30. MON: Craig Grahm, 8:30. TUES: Rainbow Trout, 9:30.
SMOKE
2751 B'way (betw. 105th & 106th Sts.), 212-864-6662. No cover, $10 min. SUN: The Latin Jazz Jam feat. Chris Washburne & The Syotos Band, 9-1 a.m., free.
THE TAVERN
Central Park, Central Park W. (67th St.), 212-873-3200, ext.241. $20 cover & 2 drink min. WEDS: Loren Schoenberg Quartet, 9 & 10:30.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com THURS: the Baffler benefit, 9. FRI: the Vivian Sisters, 12 a.m.; Tin Hat Trio, 10; Wayne Horvitz, Ikue Mori, Carla Kihlstedt & Erik Friedlander, 8. SAT: Rafael Toral, 12 a.m.; Arto Lindsayw/Ikue Mori & Alan Licht, 8. SUN: Leo Gandelman (CD release), 1:30 & 3, $10-$15. MON: Yerba Buena, 10:30. TUES: Erik Friedlander's Broken Shadow, 8 & 10.
((Sub))tonic Lounge:. THURS: Phonomena w/DJ Olive, Toshio Kajiwara & guests, 9, free. FRI: Polar Bear Club w/Timeblind, Two Lives & guests, 9, free. SAT: Subtext w/DJs Jason Williams, Markus Miller & Nein Volt, 9, free.
VILLAGE VANGUARD
178 7th Ave. S. (betw. W. 11th & Waverly Sts.), 212-255-4037. All shows at 9:30 & 11:30 (add. 1 a.m. show Fri. & Sat.), $15-$20 & $10 min. WEDS-SUN: Lou Donaldson Quartet. TUES: David "Fathead" Newman Quartet.
VILLAGE RESTAURANT
62 W. 9th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-505-3355. WEDS-SUN: Lou Donaldson Quartet. TUES: David "Fathead" Newman Quartet.
WASHINGTON SQUARE MUSIC FESTIVAL
5th Ave. (Waverly Pl.), 212-625-7123. Free concerts take place in SE quadrant, near the statue of Garibaldi. TUES: Kenneth Cooper conducts the Festival Baroque Band in an all-Handel program 8, free.
Blues/World/Other
B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-269-4849, www.bbkingblues.com All shows at 8 & 10 unless noted. THURS: Steel Pulse, $32.50. FRI: Booker T. Jones. SUN: Bellago, 8, $25; Gospel brunch w/Harlem Gospel Choir, 1, $35.
CELEBRATE BROOKLYN!
Prospect Park Bandshell, 9th St. (Prospect Park W.), Bklyn., 718-855-7882, ext.45, www.celebratebrooklyn.org Twenty-second performing arts festival 6/21-8/19. FRI: Nortec Collective/Julieta Venegas, 7:30. SAT: Brooklyn Philharmonic, 7:30.
CHICAGO B.L.U.E.S.
73 8th Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-924-9755, www.chicagobluesnyc.com Sun.-Thurs. shows at 9, 10:30 & 12 a.m.; Fri. & Sat. shows at 9:30, 11 & 12:30 a.m. WEDS: Claire & Rusty Cloud, $5. THURS: Johnnie Johnson, 9, $20. FRI: Jon Paris, $15. SAT: Roxy Perry, $15. SUN: Buddy Fox 70th birthday celebration. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Shouting Thomas, $5.
CLUB 101
101 7th Ave. S. (Grove St.), 212-620-4000. No cover. WEDS: New Stew Crew. THURS: The Many Moods of Li'nard. FRI & SAT: Crazy N.E.D., 10. SUN: Gigolosis, 9:30; Joy Ryder & The NY Rhythm All-Stars hosts blues talent contest for instrumentalists & vocalists, 7. MON: R&b open mic, 9:30. TUES: Open mic, 9:30.
EAR INN MUSIC
326 Spring St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-226-9060. MON: Billy Hector.
GROOVE
125 MacDougal St. (W. 3rd St.), 212-254-9393. Free admission. WEDS: Funky Hat. THURS: R&b & funk open mic. FRI: Dana Jared Collective. SAT: The Groove House Band.
METROTECH COMMONS BAM RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL
Flatbush Ave. (Myrtle Ave.) Bklyn., 718-636-4100, www.bam.org BAM Rhythm & Blues Festival through 8/9. THURS: Johnnie Johnson, 12-2, free.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com WEDS: KRS One, Big East, 9, $20, $18 adv. THURS: "Basement Bhangra," Indian dance party, 6:30, $12-$15. FRI: Omar Pene & Super Diamondo, 12 & 2 a.m., $25; I Muvrini, 6:30, $20. SAT: Samba Saturdays, 9, $20. MON: La Tropica Mondays, 9 & 11, $5-$15. TUES: Reggae: 2001 One Step Beyond, 6, free till 8.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. First act at 10, second act at 7. WEDS: Ge Ge Bee, George Bragg; Swing Doctors, the Moonlighters, 7-10. THURS: Lonnie Shields, Moe Holmes. FRI: Michael Powers & Powderkeg, Jerry Dugger. SAT: Johnny Allen, the Swing Doctors. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pioneers, Irving Louis Lattin. MON: Jr. Mack Band, Michael Powers. TUES: The Terra Blues Special, Joe Taino.
TRIBECA BLUES
16 Warren St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-726-BLUES. THURS: Independence Day bash Grateful Dead style w/Star 69 & Davis Coen, 7. FRI: String Bean, Iration Squad, 8. SAT: Sleepy Hollow (CD release), 10.
WEST-SIDE CHURCH
165 W. 86th St. (Amsterdam Ave.), 718-803-0297. SAT: No Spray Coalition benefit feat. music & poems by Robert Ross, Chocolate Waters, Angelo Verga, Alisha Ritt & more, 4-7, $5 contrib.