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ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: Page 99, Crispus Attucks, Cobra Kai, Revolution Summer, 3, $5. SUN: C.O.M.A. pres. Katie Down, Daniel Kelly, Chris Michael, Kevin Quigley, Dave Wood, 8.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: The Commons, Resound, Favorite Sun, The Lawn Darts, Redever. THURS: Calibus, Suzy Creamcheese, Aaron Hondros Band, Personal Power, Brett Caine Band. FRI: Moodroom, Naomi, Funmachine, Helper, Stuntcycle, Flying 66, Two Tides. SAT: Feff, Flavor Seageant & the Monkey, Orange Eye, De Poet, Straight Eights, One & Tweny. SUN: Superthrive, Roar Fiend, Channel, Firegods. TUES: John Sid, The Matter, Michael Knowels.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com No Cover. WEDS: Hi Lo, David Moriales, Juice O, Will Hawkins, Nikko, 7. THURS: The Humming, Skyrocket, Dequincey's Dream, Abbadessa, Laughing Colors, 7. FRI: Smoke, Rogues March, Jeff Saphin, Ford Falcon Blue, Cactus Patch, 8. SAT: Ours, Clyde, Went, Fagen, Sin Sin Six, 8. SUN: Splitz Tasker, Urban Henry, 8. MON: Punk/metal karaoke, 10; Yes Virginia, KG Denert, Teddy Goldstein, 7. TUES: Kelli Owens, Players Club, Kilgore Trout, Michelle Vargo, Planet Melvin, 7.
B3
33 Ave. B (3rd St.), 212-614-9755. FRI: DJ Allesseo's "Affair Party," 9. SUN: Chris Bergson Tio, 7-10. MON & TUES: Open mic.
BAGGOT INN
82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-477-0622. MON: Deridian, 9-11.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Paul Clements, Becky Chace Band, Reverend Tribble & The Angels, Danielle Gasparo, Anne Heaton, Edie Carey, Jenny Reynolds, Vanessa Trien, 7:30. THURS: Scott Brown, The Skinny, New Life Crisis, Jennifer Marks, Gabrielle, Michelle Albano, Tabitha Fair, 7. FRI: Mann Made Band, Mother Freedom, The Fountains, Laine Henderson, Greg Tannen, Christian Anthony, $7. SAT: The Healers, Evan Kremin, 7 Minds, Brendon O'Donnell, Joanie Leeds. SUN: Mann Made Jam, American Acoustic Roots Orchestra benefit show. MON: Days of Wild, Asthma, Paul Coehlo, House of Red, Steve Tannen, Jenny Bruce, Carla Hall. TUES: Delmar Brown's World Pop Experience, Roi, Emily Curtis, Django Haskins & The Regulars, Ricky Byrd.
B.M.W. BAR
199 7th Ave. (betw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-229-1807. No cover. WEDS: Andy Fitzpatrick, 8; Beowulf & Bobby Curious, 6. THURS: Tom Riccobono. FRI: 3-B. SAT: Baby Johnson, Rick Johnson, 6.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. FRI: "The Downtown Messiah," modern interpretation of Handel's masterpiece w/chamber orchestra & soloists incl. Gary Lucas, Vernon Reid & others, $22.50. SAT: The Smithereens, Tom Hambridge, $20.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. Weds. & Fri. 16 & over; Sat. 18 & over. WEDS: Nina Gordon, Palo Alto, 9, $15. FRI: Blonde Redhead, Thrones, 9, $10. SAT: The Dictators, Jonny Chan & The New Dynasty Six, 9, $15, $12 adv. TUES: Fab Faux, 10, $15.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: Geisha, Cherubino, Volumen, Midlands, 8, $7. THURS: Lotus 33 (CD release), Ready Jane, Penniless Wilds, Zip Thunk, 8, $7. FRI: Slobberbone, Kevin Kinney, Drive By Truckers, Tom Leach, 8, $10. SAT: The Figgs, The Gravel Pit, Radio 4, The Fire Show (ex-Number One Cup), 9, $8. SUN: The Wick Effect, Miracle of 86, Sugarhigh (ex-Shift, Garden Variety), Junction 18, 8, $7. MON: The Ankles, Sleep Station, Slushpuppy, Cecelia, 8, $7. TUES: Megababe, Bag of Panties, Luke Duke, Lucky Stiffs, 8, $7
THE C-NOTE
157 Ave. C (10th St.), 212-677-8142. No cover, one drink min. per set. WEDS: In a Mellow Mood, Akiko Palvolka, David Gilmore, Kenli Mattus, Wendy Martin, Tai Burnette, 7. THURS: In a Mellow Mood, Marcus/Moritz Quartet, Maja K, Channeling Chet w/Leif's Band, Aimee Van Dyne, Curtis, 7. FRI: All World, From the Desk of Sally, Bankhead, The Karen Rush, The Guttersnipes, Tryst, Marya Lawence, 5. SAT: DJ Gary Fury & his "Psychodelic Rock" party, 12 a.m.; Charmer, One Handed Molly, Theresa Sareo Xmas gig, Sean Fitzpatrick, Lauri Stewart, Gil Coggins, 5. SUN: Andrew's Big Band, 10, $10; Open mic, 6-10; Jazz jam, 3-6. MON: In a Mellow Mood, Jack O'Hara's Undertones, Tony Hyland, Imposter Syndrone, Gene Bryan Johnson, 7. TUES: In a Mellow Mood, Ohad Lustigman, Marilee, Jack Grace Band, Christa McNamee, Chris Osburn, 7.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Clay Pigeons, Tabloid Nation, Jeff Saphin, Aurora Star, Trinity, Patty Murray, 7, $6. THURS: S.O.D., Scrape, Skinless, 7, $12, $10 adv. FRI: Early Edison, The Pop Mafia, 69 Nova, Crusi-Fries, Middle Finger, Bill Popp & The Tapes, Fire Show, 8, $9. SAT: Heroine Sheiks, Female Hercules, Candy Darlings, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Vandura, 8, $9. SUN: Violent Society, MDC, Awkward Thought, The Unseen, Trenchcoat Army, Something In the Water, 5, $10. MON: Audition showcase. TUES: Stilt Walker, Endgame, 7 Minds, Ben Phillips, The Beauties, 8, $6.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: Jaik Miller, Oliver Ray & The Jamestown Corpse-Eaters, Mark Duplass, Paxton, Alex Dezen, 7, $15. THURS: Insound Party, 12 a.m.; Joy Askew, Ben's Bruther, Near, Michael Maxwell, Marina Belica/December Girl, 7, $5. FRI: "The Mood Elevators, Curtis Eller's American Circus, Chris Batten, Verna Cannon, 8, $7. SAT: Rachel Sage, Farro, Lorraine, Jake, Headcleaner, Lisa Hogan, Christina Williams, Amelia's Dream, $7. SUN: Keith Kruger & The 7th Circle, Keith Kruger, David Israel, Rummies, The Matt Sherwin Band, Pre-War Yard Sale, $5. MON: 5th annual Secret Satan Gift Exchange; "Alchemy" w/DJ Jason spinning goth w/DJ Storm, 10; Tedd Prudhomme, Jason Adamo, J.J. Bones, Keoni, 7, $5. TUES: Brent Newcomb, Aquavibe, Eugene, 7, $5.
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924, www.nytrash.com/continental WEDS: "Million Band March" feat. 40 of NYC's "most egotistical bands" doing original & holiday tunes, incl. Sea Monster, Charm School, Eric J. Toast, Carvels, Shocker, Furious George, Heartdrops & Blow Top, 8. THURS: La Guardia, The Everyothers, Nitro Musk, Miami Relatives, Elaine, 8, free. FRI: The Hecklers, Dementia 13, Bob City, Syrup, 10, $5. SAT: TBA. SUN: Rebreather, Kung Pao, Bellvue, Elvis 77, 9, no cover. MON: Strut, Butcher Bill, The Sun, Push Ponys, Team Scotch, 8, no cover. TUES: Merry KISSmas: NYC bands come alive to pay tribute to Detroit Rock City's finest?benefit Children's Aid Society, $5 or unwrapped toy.
COOLER
416 W. 14th St. (9th Ave.), 212-645-5189. Mon. shows are free. FRI: The Moonlighters, Jim & Jenny & The Pinetops, Haz Mat Modine, Wild Party Sheiks. SAT: Andre Williams, Rev. Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, Moisturizer, B Dubb, Dimentia Thirteen.
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. FRI: Faijin-A-Go-Go, Racheal Sage, 10. SAT: The Itinerants, Ellsworth & Hicks, The Rice Miller Band, Yanna, 8. MON: Richie Beirach Quartet w/Gregor Huebner, Walter Parks, 8. TUES: Richie Beirach Quartet w/Gregor Huebner, Jenny Bruce, 8.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. All shows under $10. WEDS: Röck Cändy pres. We Rock: A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio feat. Foetus, Dr. Israel, Cathy Cervenka, Westoid, Bad Wizard, The Brought Low & special guests, 8:30, $5 or free w/big hair. THURS: BeavHer w/Push Kings, 9, $5 before 12 a.m. FRI: Bebe Buell.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Soul Shine, Aqua Man Jones, Edison Effect, Seven Year Itch, Cherry Bomb, $7. THURS: Grain, The Solids, The Package, Winter Peace, Jonas Blonk, Orian's Belt, $7. FRI: Trip Fantastic, Jim James Band, Far Q, Eben Levy Diaster Relief Fund, Channeling Owen (CD release), $9. SAT: Johnson Brothers, Slow Motion Lies, Lava Baby, The Grenze, Michelangelo, God, $9. TUES: Krakow, Pier 34, Sugar Bush Swiss, 20 Feet Wide, Godsend Sessions, $7.
FEZ
Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-533-7000, www.feznyc.com Two drink min. WEDS: Stella, 10, $10; Kiki & Herb in "Jesus Wept," 6:30, $15. THURS: Mingus Big Band, 8:30 & 11, $18. FRI: Raymond Scott Orchestrette, 10, $10; Kiki & Herb in "Jesus Wept," 6:30, $15. SAT: Jackie Beat: Oops It's Christmas Again, 10 & 12 a.m., $15; Kiki & Herb in "Jesus Wept," 6:30, $15. SUN: Betty Brooklyn Kwanzaa, 7:30 & 9:30, $12. MON: Kiki & Herb in "Jesus Wept," 6:30, $15.
FREDDY'S BAR
485 Dean St. (6th Ave.), Bklyn., 718-622-7035. All shows at 9:30, no cover. WEDS: Dirk Richardson, Ed Hodson. FRI: His Boy Elroy. SAT: The Twelve. SUN: Leonard Cohen Christmas special feat. covers of Maryann Faithful, Neil Young, Tom Waites, etc.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. THURS: Bee & Flower, 9, $5.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. WEDS: Rickie Lee Jones, 8, sold out. SAT: Victor Wooten, 7:30, $18, $16.50 adv.
KNITTING FACTORY
74 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-219-3055, www.knittingfactory.com
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: Domino Kings. THURS: Cane Brakes. FRI: Jesse Bates' Flying Guitars w/Keith Streng & Andy York. SAT: Bohack. SUN: Lapsong. TUES: Robert Randolph.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. WEDS: Cruising Jupiter, Travis Allison Band, Haledon, Man Outside, Cyphers, 8, $7. THURS: Iration Squad, Father Divine, Kharma Zhu, Noba, 8, $8. FRI: South Shore Movement, Cousin Fungus, Keitheverette, Swamp Belly, Medicine Show, 7:30, $8. SAT: Moonboot Lover, Schleigho, Highway Freeker, Skyn, 8, $10. TUES: New Africa Tuesdays w/James Lovell & the Garifuna Kids, 8, $8.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Marta & Enrique Lopez, Mike Mattison & Paul Olsen, Elizabeth Harper, Jen Chapin, Aton Merosky, David Raine, Joe Mannix, 7. THURS: Will Dailey, Coby Brown, Indigo, Brian Seymour, Peter Spink Trio, 7. FRI: "Best of Living Room Songpoets" w/Spottiswood, Matthew Puckett, Acoustic Girl Circle, Dorothy Scott, 8. SAT: "Best of Living Room Songpoets" w/FPS, Jabbering Trout, Jennifer Jackson, Jim & Danielle, 8. SUN: Bobby Memphis, Zoe Lewis, Amy Miles, 8. MON: Jesse Harris, Rivington, March, Basia, 8. TUES: Michelle Cassias, Elizabeth Harper, Von Em, Lilly Frost, David Roche, 7.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows at 9 unless specified, no cover. WEDS: Paul Cote, Woblies, Boss Gremlin. THURS: Nao's Superfortress, Favorite Son, Kittyhawk. FRI: Van Gogh's Radio, Saintface, Gripweeds, Michal (the girl). SAT: Longwave, Jolene, Red Telephone, Gift Horse, 8. SUN: Peter Fand, Dave Deobinin. TUES: Tribute to Phil Ochs w/Tom Clarke & Kirk Kelly.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
2 Penn Plaza (34th St.), 212-465-MSG1. WEDS: Dave Matthews Band, Steve Earle & The Dukes, 7:30, $45.50.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: Richards Lloyd, Life in a Blender, 9. THURS: The Demolition String Band, John Pinamonti, 9. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: TBA. SUN: Dan Hovey. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: Bill Kirchen & To Much Fun.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.) Hoboken, 201-798-0406. THURS: The New Mexicans, 9, $6. FRI: 7 Minds, Talking To Lois, Uz Jsme Doma, 9, $6. TUES: The Hot Snakes, Les Savy Fav, Pixel Tan, 9, $10.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com WEDS: Mahavatar, Tegan & Sara, Haale, Glitterbox, Eulogy, 8. THURS: Gloss's Charlie Angels extravaganza w/DJs BK Brewster & Lily of the Valley, 11, $7; Eudora, 8. FRI: Frisky Fridays w/DJ Frida, Sit-n-Spin, Creme Blush, Eyelash, 8. SAT: Fragglerock w/Fragglerock houseband does Smashing Pumpkins (at least some bands know when to call it quits) w/Amani 2000, Captive's Dance, 9. MON: "Mullet" party w/Fire Gods, Mobile Homos, Spaceboy & Random, 9. TUES: "We Rise," party w/Pink Flamingo & Basque 8.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: The Strokes, The Realistics, True Love, Bleu, 7, $8. THURS: Tiajuana Caravan, Bump City, Toe, Braxton Hicks, 7, $10. FRI: Jon Langford & 6 Proud Walkers, Big Lazy, Frank Bango, 8:30, $8. SAT: Les Savy Fav, Stereobate, The Apes, 8:30, $10, 18 & over. SUN: Pernice Brothers, Mike Daly (ex-Whiskeytown), Star Hustler, 8, $10. TUES: Sad Monstarr, Mink Lungs, The Mometers, Avey Tare & Panda Bear, 7:30, $8.
9C
700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C), 212-358-0048. TUES: Hank Williams' Lonesome Cheatin' Hearts Club Band's Neil Cleary & guests, 10, free.
O'CONNOR'S BAR
39 5th Ave. (betw. Dean & Bergen Sts.), Park Slope, 718-783-9721. WEDS: Spike Priggen & band w/guests..
ORANGE BEAR
47 Murray St. (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-566-3705. MON: Kent Carter's open jam, 8, free.
PARKSIDE LOUNGE
317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 212-673-6270. WEDS: Squirrels From Hell, 8-10, free.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: Bee & Flower: Songs & Experiments, 9. THURS: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10:30. FRI: Chris Lee, Christina Rosendinge, Jeremy Wilms, 9. SAT: Tom Leach, Crazee & Heaven, 10. SUN: The Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 10. MON: Leah Foulke, 10; Martha Waintwright, 7-9. TUES: Monique St. Walker, Jessie White, 9.
THE RAVEN CAFE
194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712. WEDS: Joie & DBG hosts weekly acoustic open stage, 7-11, free. THURS: AJ Cope's acoustic showcase feat. Lunchin', 8.
ROCKY SULLIVAN'S
129 Lexington Ave. (29th St.), 212-725-3871. FRI: Seanchai & The Unity Squad feat. Chris Byrne, Monty Monahan, Rachel Fitzgerald, Jason Goodrow, DJ Flow McDonald, 10. SAT: Patrick McGuire, 10. SUN: Don't Tread On Me feat. Chris Byrne, Pat McGuire, Monty Monahan, 10, free. TUES: Gerald Bair, 9, $5.
RODEO BAR
375 3rd. Ave. (27th St.), 212-683-6500. WEDS: Billy Lee Riley, The Camaros. THURS: The Domino Kings. FRI: The Hangdogs. SAT: The Blue Moon Boys. SUN: Leanne Westover & Strange Cargo. MON: Western Caravan. TUES: Full Swing.
ROSELAND
239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 8th Ave. & B'way), 212-249-8870. THURS: Cypress Hill, SX-10, 8, $27.50, $24.50 adv. SUN: The Offspring, MXPX, 30 Second Charge, 7:30, sold out. MON: The Offspring, MXPX, Sum 41, 7:30, $28.50.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. WEDS: Rick Shapiro, The Pony Express, Ekayani & The Healing Band, Karavan, 8. THURS: John Kessel, Paleface, Chris Barron, John Kelly, Kenny Davidsen, Holly Miranda, 7:30. FRI: Brett Cain, The Humans, Lach & The Secrets, Major Matt Mason USA, The Molly Magoonis Band, The Trancesenders, 7. SAT: Brian of the Voyces, Joie Dead Blonde Girlfriend, L.F. Ant, Johnny Seven, Ruth Gerson, 8. SUN: Peanut Butter & Julie, Minnow, Brianna, Andrew Heller & The Boy Wonder, Eric Rosenfield, Mike Segretto, 8. MON: The Antihoot w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30. TUES: Kirsten Williams, Lee Chabowski, Peter Dizozza, Lis Harvey, Helen Stratford, Andrea Rising The Rodeo Queen, LP Funk, 7:30.
TOBACCO ROAD
355 W. 41st St. (9th Ave.), 212-947-1188 SAT: Zyrah's Orange, 9, $7.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-777-7745. WEDS: John Cale (solo), 9, $22.50. THURS: Hot Snakes, Cave In, 9, $10, all ages.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600. Most show 18 & over. THURS: Tea House Band, Papakoo, 7, $10. FRI: Mindface, One Time, The El Conquisadors, The New Mexicanz, 8, $10. SAT: Emma Gibbs Band, Coby Brown Group, Taino, My Dog Lucy, 8, $10. TUES: The Deadbeats, 8, $7.
Jazz/Experimental
ALICE TULLY HALL
Lincoln Center, 1941 B'way (65th St.), 212-875-6500. WEDS: "Armstrong: When the Saints Go Marching In" w/Wynton Marsalis, 8, sold out, standby tkts. $45.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org Starry Nights: Fridays Under the Sphere through Dec. 29. FRI: David "Fathead" Newman Quartet, 5:45 & 7:15, $10, $7.50 st./s.c., $6 kids.
ANYWAY CAFE
34 E. 2nd St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-533-3412. FRI: Susan Tobocman, 9-1 a.m., free.
APOLLO THEATER
253 W. 125th St. (betw. Frederick Douglass & Adam Clayton Powell Blvds.), 212-258-9817. FRI: Wynton Marsalis hosts "Jazz For Young People: Who is Louis Armstrong," w/Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, 10:30 a.m. & 1, $8-$15.
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: Carla White, $20. THURS-SAT: Lee Konitz Quartet, $20-$25. SUN: Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, $20. MON: Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, $20. TUES: The Famous Duke Ellington Orchestra, $20.
BLUE NOTE
131 W. 3rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-475-8592, www.bluenote.net Showtimes 9 & 11:30 unless specified. WEDS-SUN: Ray Brown, John Clayton Jr., Christian McBride, $20-$30. SUN: Jazz Brunch w/Mac Gollenhon's Smokin' Section, 12-4, $18.50 incl. brunch, show & 1 drink. MON: Stanley Jordan Solo, $20-$30. TUES: Christmas w/Cyrus Chestnut Trio & friends, $20-$30.
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: Elan, 9:30, free. THURS: Brian Clark, 9:30, $5. FRI: Cheryl Pepsi Riley, 9:30 & 11:45, $10. SAT: Schon Jomel, 9:30 & 11:45, $12. SUN: Joe Barnes, 9:30, free. MON: Brazilian Night w/Brazooca Band, 9:30, $10. TUES: Classic Funk night w/Ron Long, Cheryl Pepsi Riley & Mike Davis, 9:30, $7.
CENTERFOLD COFFEEHOUSE
Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 263 W. 86th St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-866-4454. SUN: Tim Harrison, 8; poetry reading, 5:45, contrib.
CORNELIA ST. CAFE
29 Cornelia St. (6th Ave.), 212-989-9318, www.corneliastcafe.com WEDS: Christopher Schweizer Quintet, 9. THURS: William Gallison Ensemble, 9:30. FRI-SUN: Angelica Sanchez Quartet, 9. MON: Contemporary Classical w/Sorrel Hays & Lenore Von Stein, 9.
COTTON CLUB
666 125th St. (W. Side Hwy.), 212-663-7980, www.cottonclub-newyork.com WEDS & MON: Swing Dance Night w/Cotton Club All-Stars feat. The George Gee Swing Band, 8-12 a.m., $15. THURS & SUN: Melvin Sparks Blues Band, 8. FRI: Ann Sinclair, 8. SAT: Ann Sinclair, 9. SAT & SUN: Gospel brunch & dinner shows, 12 & 2, $22-$25.
DOWNTIME
251 W. 30th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-695-2747. WEDS: Funkadelic Studios pres. "The newest & upcoming bands in NYC," 7, $5. THURS: The Saul Rubin Trio, Kent Avenue Blues Band, Hearts of Fire, 9, $5. FRI: Night of rockabilly w/Robert Gordon, Kid Rocker & Boz Boorer (ex-Morrissey/Adam & The Ants), Speed Crazy, 8, $10. SAT: Vasaria, Folk Fiction, Bryk, 9, $10-$15. TUES: Dan'os Toys for Tots Benefit w/Advise & others.
55 BAR
55 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-929-9883, www.barcrawler.com WEDS: Mike Stern. THURS: Wayne Kranyz. FRI: Flytrap, Virginia Mayhew. SAT: Sweet Georgia Brown, Dred Scott. SUN: Ed Palermo, Bud Burridge Sextet. MON: Mike Stern.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. WEDS-SUN: Paul Bley, Gary Peacock, Paul Motion Trio, $25. MON: Les Paul Quartet. TUES: World Saxophone Quartet, $25.
JOE'S PUB
Joseph Papp Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), 212-239-6200, 212-539-8778. WEDS: Reggae Night, 11. THURS: Personality DJ Series feat. DJs from all walks of life, 11. SUN: Love Bazaar, 11; Darlene Love, 7 & 9. MON: Darlene Love, 10; B.D. Wong, 8:30, $25. TUES: Darlene Love, 10.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1. THURS: Marriott Jazz Quintet, 9. FRI: David Weiss Sextet, 11; Brian Charette Trio, 8; Steve Kahn, 4. SAT: Michael Rabinowitz, 11; Clint Dadian Organ Trio, 8; Renaud Penant Trio, 2:30-5:30. SUN: Antonio Livorno Trio, 8-11; Greg Frederico Project, 4-7. MON: Welf Dorr Trio, 9-12. TUES: Joseph Diamond, 9-12.
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 WEDS: Lounge Night w/Norah Jones Trio, 7:30, free. THURS: Richie Havens, 7 & 10, $20. SAT: Dave Masuci & IT Girl, 8:30, $12. SUN: Jazz brunch w/ Ted Rosenthal, 11-3, free. TUES: Songwriter's Hall of Fame showcase night, 8, $10.
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 See also "Theater." WEDS: Eve Packer & Pedro Peitri, 9, $5. THURS: The Latin Jazz Jam w/Syotos Band, 10, $5. SUN: Jessica Valeinte Y Los Mas Valientes, 8, $10.
ORO BLU
333 Hudson St. (Charlton St.), 212-645-8004. WEDS & TUES: Rifftide, 6:30-10:30, free.
THE PINK PONY
176 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-253-1922. SUN: Ryan Sawyeas' "That Guy & That Guys Brother," 10; Andrew Bemkey, Daniel Carter & Matt LaVelle trio, 9; Double Duo w/Daniel Cartier, Matt LaVelle, Todd Capp & Ryan Sawyer, 8.
ROULETTE
228 W. B'way (White St.), 212-219-8242. All shows at 8:30, $10. SAT: Guy Klucevsek. SUN: Elliott Sharp. MON: Shelley Hirsch.
SARDI'S
234 W. 44th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-221-8444. No cover, $15 min. at tables. FRI: The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10:30.
SUPPER CLUB
240 W. 47th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-921-1940. All shows $25, $20 after 11. FRI: "Tropicana Fever," w/Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers, 12:45 a.m.; This Joint is Jumpin, 9:30, 10:30, 11:45; The Supper Club 16-Piece Big Band, 8. SAT: Tropicana Revue feat. Miles Son Sublime, 12:45 a.m.; .; This Joint is Jumpin, 9:30, 10:30, 11:45; The Supper Club 16-Piece Big Band, 8.
SWEET BASIL
88 7th Ave. S. (betw. Grove & Bleecker Sts.), 212-242-1785. WEDS, THURS & SUN: T.K. Blue (Talib Kibwe) Quintet, 9 & 11, $17.50 & $10 min. FRI & SAT: T.K. Blue (Talib Kibwe) Quintet, 9, 11 & 12:30 a.m., $17.50 & $10 min.
SYMPHONY SPACE
2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org WEDS: Interschools Orchestras of New York, 7, free. SUN: The Golden Dreydl: A Klezmer Nutcracker, 3, $26, $16 kids 12 & under.
TEDDY'S BAR & GRILL
96 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-384-9787. No cover. WEDS: Tap-Jazz jam. THURS-SAT: DJ Culture.
TONIC
107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7503, www.tonic107.com WEDS: Cyro Baptista, $10. THURS: Melvin Gibbs, Val Jaenty, Soul Clique, 8. FRI: Melvin Gibbs & Tracie Morris Duo w/Baraka Foundation, 8, $5. SAT: Arto Lindsay, 9 & 11, $12. SUN: Klezmer brunch w/The Sway Machine, 1:30 & 3, $10. TUES: Melvin Gibbs, John Medeski, D. Anthoni Parks, 8 & 10, $12.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. No cover, no min. FRI: Miller's Farm, 10. SAT: Candy Jones, 10.
UGUALE
396 West St. (W. Side Hwy.), 212-229-0606. No cover, no min. THURS: Red Arts Trader, 8-12 a.m. SAT: Dean (solo guitar & vocalist), 8-12 a.m. TUES: Aldo (solo classical guitarist).
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: Jackie McLean w/The Cedar Walton Trio. TUES: Cedar Walton Trio.
ZINC BAR
90 W. Houston St. (Thompson St.), 212-477-8337. Mon.-Thurs. shows at 10:30, 12 & 2 a.m.; Fri.-Sun. shows at 11, 12:30 & 2 a.m., all shows $5 & 1 drink min. WEDS: John Stubblefield & Quiet Fire. THURS: Yerba Buena w/Descemer & Xiomara. FRI: Kaissa. SAT: Marianne Ebert Group. SUN: Cidinho Teixeira & friends. MON: Ron Affif Trio. TUES: Richard Bona Quintet.
Blues/World/Other
B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-269-4849, www.bbkingblues.com SAT & SUN: Bo Diddley, 8 & 10:30, $25-$35.
BAM CAFE
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Bklyn., 718-636-4139, www.bam.org No cover, $10 food/drink min. THURS & FRI: Brooklyn Saxophone Quartet (CD release), 9. SAT: Mambo dance party w/Chris Washburne's SYOTOS Band, 9. SUN: Sounds of Paradise Holiday Extravaganza, 2.
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: Andy Aledort & The Groove Kings, $7. THURS: Sweet Georgia Brown, $10. FRI & SAT: Hiram Bullock w/Will Lee, $20. SUN: Swingin' Sundays, $10. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Five Points Band, 9, $5.
EL TALLER
2710 B'way, 3rd fl. (104th St.), 212-665-9460. WEDS: Forajido La Banda, 9, $5. FRI: De Parranda Con Eddie Rosa & Renacer Trovero, 9, $10. SAT: Jaime Holguin's Found Sound "Enstereo," 9.
MERKIN CONCERT HALL
129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3330. THURS: "Interpretations" w/Leroy Jenkins & Tania León, 8, $7-$10. MON: Ken Peplowski pres. "Third Stream," 8, $20. TUES: Frank London, 8, $15.
NEW MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
583 B'way (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-219-1222. Performances 6-9, no cover. THURS: Toshio Kajiwara, Darryl Hell, Christian Marclay. SAT: DJ Singe, Justin Boyd, Hahn Rowe.
PEOPLES' VOICE CAFE
Washington Sq. Church Parlor, 133 W. 4th St. (Sullivan St.), 212-787-3903. WEDS: WBAI holiday concert w/Odetta, Judy Gorman, 7, $20, $15 st. SAT: David Rovics.
THE SAINT
105 Stanton St. (Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 646-654-1293. WEDS: Couleur Cafe & Toru Dodo, 9, $5. THURS: Love Alien, Mind Gorilla Lives (poetry & improv), 8, free. FRI: The Niagaras, Mark Wolf, 9, $5. SAT: Live Latin music, 11, $5. TUES: Rumba, 9:30, $4.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com Doors open earlier than showtimes listed. FRI: Tabou Combo w/Magnum Band, 11 & 1 a.m., $25, $20 adv. SAT: Karnival!, 2 a.m., $10; Brazooca, 8, 10 & 12 a.m., $20, free before 8. MON: Laito eSu Sonoro, 9 & 11, $20, free before 7.
TAGINE DINING GALLERY
537 9th Ave. (40th St.), 212-564-7292. WEDS: The Daniel Jodocy Jazz Trio. THURS: Kasbah night w/DJ Deva. FRI: Mahjoon Sentir w/Meg Montgomery. TUES: World music jam.
TERRA BLUES
149 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-777-7776. WEDS: Bobby Radcliff, 10; Robert Toss, 7. THURS: Michael Hill's Blues Mob, 10; Irving Louis Lattin, 7. FRI: Michael Powers & Powder Keg, 10; Bobby Radcliff, 7. SAT: Ge Ge Bee, 10; Johnny Allen, 7. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pioneers, 10; Ray Schinnery, 7. MON: George Bragg, 10; Michael Powers, 7. TUES: Terra Blues Special, 10; Ray Schinnery, 7.
TOWN HALL
123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824. THURS & FRI: Let's Celebrate Christmas: A Gospel Music Celebration, 8. SAT: Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" broadcast, 5:45, $35-$40.