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ABC NO RIO
156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697, www.abcnorio.org SAT: The Unseen, Asstroland, Stockyard Stoics, The X-Possibles, Dollhouse Salon, 3, $5. SUN: C.O.M.A. pres. Mike Bullock, Jason Talbot, Howard Stelzer duet, 8.
ACME UNDERGROUND
9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: The Ihabitance, The Zells, Liquid Carousel, Coutdown. THURS: Fashion Emergency, Rocket Ship Park, Michaelangelo, Jam Yang, Bermuda Triangol. FRI: Soulfist, Her Majesty, Plastic Eaters, Swami, The Divers, The Hunger Artist. SAT: The Shipwrecks, Fletcher McTaggart, Institute, Backword Password, Aida, DNA, Mack & Marla. SUN: Punk + Rock Revolution w/Jones Crusher, Protopipe, Captives' Dance, Graveyard Slut, Blind Farrows. MON: Emily Sez, Contraption, Burnside Project. TUES: Adam, Sky Burning Blue, Bombshell, Blueshift.
ARLENE GROCERY
95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633, www.arlene-grocery.com No Cover. WEDS: Outs, 10. THURS: Perforated Head, Jayne Jensen, Olivia Cornel, Sean Altman, Sam Hill, The Drakes, 7. FRI: Blake Mattingly, Ambulance, Lourds, Matt Keating, Falling Skyward, 8. SAT: Midge Ure, Blue Mockingbirds, Mercyside, Raw Deluxe, 8. SUN: Jonny Chan & The New Dynasty Six, 9. MON: Punk/metal karaoke, 10; 40ft Ringo, Johnny Young, Zoux, 7. TUES: Tom O'Brian, Players Club, The Even Tide, Michael Kroll, Roger Gillan, 7.
B3
33 Ave. B (3rd St.), 212-614-9755. FRI: DJ Allesseo's "Afffair 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, free.
BEACON THEATER
2124 B'way (74th St.), 212-496-7070. THURS-SAT: Paul Simon, 8, sold out.
BITTER END
147 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 212-673-7030. All shows at 8 & are $5 unless specified. WEDS: Paul Clements, Stop Irrational Logic, Puckett, Steve Tannen, Kira Sheilds. THURS: Bigger Than a Bread Box, Edison With the Weather, Paxton, Ball in the House, Hinanao, $7. FRI: Chucka Riddim, The Studio Presents, Jen Cohen, $7. SAT: Billy Hector & The Fairlanes, Edable Gray, The Ordinary Way, Scarecrow Collection, Rhonda Schuster. SUN: Mann Made Jam, Crowded Train. MON: Days of Wild, Chauncy, Redtime, Treddy Goldstien, Karen Jacobson. TUES: Brian Fitzpatrick, Jody Sheeler, Sylvia Tosun, Laura Mann, 7:30.
B.M.W. BAR
199 7th Ave. (betw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-229-1807. No cover. WEDS: Andy Fitzpatrick, 8; Beowulf & Bobby Curious, 6.
BOTTOM LINE
15 W. 4th St. (Mercer Ave.), 212-228-7880, www.bottomlinecabaret.com All shows at 7:30 & 10:30 unless specified. WEDS: Nightbirds: A Celebration of Women Performers w/Edie Carey, Dave's True Story, Lisa Zane & more, $15. THURS: Church of Betty, All Mighty Senators, $15. FRI & SAT: Glen Burtnik's Xmas X-travaganza, $20. TUES: A Truckstop Christmas w/Dale Watson & Joy Lynn White, $15.
BOWERY BALLROOM
6 Delancey St. (Bowery), 212-533-2111. Weds., Fri., Sat. & Mon. shows 18 & over. WEDS & THURS: Godspeed You Black Emperor!, Bonnie Prince Billy & The Marquis de Tren, 9, $12. FRI: Dark Star Orchestra, 9, $20. SAT: Versus, Rainer Maria, Mascott, 8, $10. SUN: Musiq, M.J. Cole, 9, $20, $18 adv. MON: PJ Harvey, Tiffany Anders, 9, $15, sold out.
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-420-8392, www.BrowniesNYC.com 21 & over except Sundays, 16 & over. WEDS: Daniel Givens, The Eternals (Ex-Trenchmouth), The Up On In, Interpol. THURS: Satancide, The Taters, Barnyard Playboys, 8, $TBA. FRI: Moxie, Sue Said, Vespertine, Sunna, 8. SAT: The Frogs, Double Dong, Udet, Ok Go!, 9, $12, $10 adv. SUN: Dem Brooklyn Bums, Sugarman Three, Andy G & The Roller Kings, 8:30, $8. MON: Baby Dayliner, Cookie Galore, Tin Shade, Joy Zipper, 8, $7. TUES: Ben Wah Fiesta, Bananafish Zero, Jane Jensen & The Dolls, Bionic Finger, 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, Jerkwater (CD release), Revelver, 7. THURS: In a Mellow Mood, Johnny Jones' showcase w/Matina Parisi & Rose Coppola, Julie Loyd, Meg Braun, 7. FRI: King's County Queens, Ninth House, The Dog Show, Cement Head, 9; Vickie Genfan, Jessie White, Marya Lawence, 5. SAT: Bloomdaddies, Preston Clarke, Kid Sampson, Chicks rock feat. Gabrielle, Emily Curtis & Jodi Sheeler, Eric Brunmann, Blight Red Boots, Gil Coggins, 5. SUN: Solid Ground, I2I, Justis League, High Society, 10, $10; Open mic, 6-10; Jazz jam, 3-6. MON: In a Mellow Mood, Ada Rovetti, Diller, Rob Meader, Erica Smith, 7. TUES: In a Mellow Mood, Reid Anderson, Robert Trenton, Jack Grace Band, Remy de Laroque, Margarita, 7.
CBGB
315 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-982-4052, www.cbgb.com WEDS: Raine, Vial, Janice Grace, Ben Phillips, Rykies, Blue Karma, 7, $6. THURS: Love Shine, Latch, Diana Berry & The Unstable, Gravy, Kristeen Young, Eyes Right, 7, $6. FRI: The Come Ons, Stabcity, Herself, 8, $9. SAT: "Homocorps" w/Bullett, Morplay, Velvet Mafia, Anthony Rapp, Elva Snow, 9, $12. SUN: 1000 Knives pres. Mouth Piece, Bane, American Night Mare, Tear It Up. MON: Hank III & Assjack, The Monomentals, Molotov Cocktail, 8, $12. TUES: WSOU Metal Christmas bash w/NY ho-ho-ho-cord bands All Out War, God Forbid, All That Remains, Burnt By The Sun, Blood Has Been Shed, God Below, Scrape & The Year of Our Lord, $10.
CB's GALLERY
313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455. WEDS: Exhibit opening for R. Beam, David Ellis, Kenji Hirata, Bari Schlosser, Kostas Seremetis, Motohiko Tokuta, 6, free. THURS: Dan Neustadt Band, Rozz Nash, Peter Fand, Kelli Owens, Garem Spencer, 7, $5. FRI: "Twenty Years Ago Today" tribute to John Lennon, 11, $10; Marc Rosenthal, Benjamyn, Hillary Epstein, 8, $7. SAT: Jarrod Gorbel, Deborah, Neal with an "A," Libby, 8, $7. SUN: Hilton Beckford, LaSonya, Nurith Cohn, Lauren Echo, Jason Herndon, 7, $5. MON: "Alchemy" w/DJ Jason spinning goth w/DJ Storm, 10; Elisa Peimer, Stephen Gauci, Tom Taylor, Shagg, 7, $5. TUES: Dusty Wright's Giantfingers, Enrico Curreri, The Precious Things, Maryam Logan, 7, $5.
CONNOLLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT
14 E. 47th St. (betw. Madison & 5th Aves.), 212-867-3767. SAT: Black 47, 10:30, $10.
CONTINENTAL
25 3rd Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-529-6924, www.nytrash.com/continental WEDS: Greg Garing's Rock & Roots Revue, Martin's Folly, Karen Hudson, 8, free. THURS: Retina, Rafi, Planeside, Shovelhead, 8, free. FRI: Shocker, Tijuana Bibles, Greg Allens Charm School, Worried, 9, $5. SAT: Stawberry Fields (Beatles trib.), Stella Star, God, Observing Paul, 9, $5, $10 after 10:30. SUN: Rebreather, Kung Pao, Bellvue, Elvis '77, 8, no cover. MON: Christmas celebration w/Joey Ramone & friends: Marky Ramone, Andy Chernoff, Daniel Raye, The Independents, Suicide King, The Bullys & more, 8. TUES: "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.
COOLER
416 W. 14th St. (9th Ave.), 212-645-5189. Mon. shows are free. FRI: Silver Apples w/members of Ui, Cul De Sac. SAT: Don Fleming & Rocket, The Walkmen (ex-Jonathan Fire*Eater).
CUTTING ROOM
19 W. 24th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900. WEDS: Buck "Tooth" Johnson, Robert Burke Warren, Florence Yoo, 8. FRI: Mark Pender, Torben Waldorf w/Ingrid Jensen, Philip Hamilton Group, The Reputations, 8. SAT: The Other 99, TimeByrd, Dana Wheeler, Mark Richard Ahlman, 8. TUES: Rachelle Garniez & The Fortunate Few, 10, $7.
DON HILL'S
511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 212-219-2850. All shows under $10. WEDS: Röck Cändy w/Daddy, Blowtop, Michael Hilfiger & friends, Wilma, 8:30, $5 or free w/big hair. THURS: BeavHer w/The Now, 9, $5 before 12 a.m. SAT: Tiswas w/Mirror People & The Audreys. MON: GTO pres.
ELBOW ROOM
144 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-979-8434, www.elbowroomnyc.com See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: Population 0, Miasma, Makin'Lefts, Leslie Bridge Band, Vanessa Handrick, $7. THURS: L-Evation, ID, Strangers on a Train, A.K.P., Hypertonics, Everyone Else, $7. FRI: Perfect Thyroid, Smug, The Chruchills, New Granada, Finn Parker Band, Anthemic Pop Wonder, Jason Adamo, $9. SAT: Who's The Fat Guy, Jezebel Red, The Pill Factory, Pop Gun 7, One, $9. TUES: Daze Gone, Kelli Owens, Plas-tic, Keepsake, Asher Kahn, Alieron, $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: Kiki & Herb in "Jesus Wept," 6:30, $15. SAT: Billy Nayer Show, 10, $10; Kiki & Herb in "Jesus Wept," 6:30, $15. SUN: Time Cafe Xmas Show; Betty Broadway Hannukah, 7:30, $12. MON & TUES: Rhett Miller (Old 97s), 10, $15; 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. THURS: Bluegrass night. FRI: Twelve Twenty-Six. SAT: John Pinamonte & Tim Beatty.
GALAPAGOS
70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. See also "World/Blues/Other." THURS: Droid, 10 & 11:30, $7. FRI: WOW CD release party feat. B-Blush, Merideth Drum, Suziblade, Swelter, Lilia Mead, Gabrielle Epstein, Miss Rock's Glitterbox & others, 9, $10. TUES: Stephen Buchanan, 9, $5.
IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. FRI: St. Germain, 10, $25, $22.50 adv. SAT: Jim Breuer, Stephen Lynch, 8, sold out. TUES: Rickie Lee Jones, 8, $35.
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: Sugar Syndicate. THURS: Dennis Brennan's Band. FRI: Blind Pharoahs. SAT: Coal Palace Kings. SUN: Lakeside Lounge's Black XXXmas starring Rudy Ray Moore & his orchestra (watch out, cuz he's a bad motherfu*ker!). MON: Steve Wynn & Australian Blonde. TUES: Hugh Poole Duo.
LION'S DEN
214 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-477-2782, www.cegmusic.com 18 & over. SAT: Drifting Through, 7, $10. TUES: New Africa Tuesdays w/Tamalalou feat. "Bobo" Cissoko, 8, $8.
THE LIVING ROOM
84 Stanton St. (Allen St.), 212-533-7235, www.livingroomny.com No cover. WEDS: Dayna Kurtz, Nora Jones, Professor & Maryanne, David Mead, BanjerDan, 7. THURS: Joy Askew & Jamie, Shannon McNally, Jennie Stearns, Curtis Eller's American Circus, Paul Zolo, The Siberians, 6. FRI: "A Night at the Bubblegum Factory" w/Parasol's The Trouble Dolls, Frank Bango, Michael Shelley, Morgan Taylor, The Davenports, Mark Bacino's Pop Job, 8. SAT: Roz Nash, Andrew Vladeck, Gretta Gertler Band, Rachel Loshack, Morgan Taylor, Noah Simon, Bob Scheffler, Kevin House, Preston Clark, 8:30. SUN: The Siberians, Basque, Amy Miles, 8. MON: Jesse Harris, Bob Sharkey Quartet, Derwin Monaghan, Alex Pandevf, 8. TUES: Val, Speed Dial, Honest, Laif Arntzen, David Culiner, 7.
LUNA LOUNGE
171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323. All shows at 9 unless specified, no cover. WEDS: Honeychild, Black Sunny, Stuffy Schmidt. THURS: Kisswhistle, Boy Star Library, Koko & The Future. FRI: Fiesta, Red King. SAT: Kitty In The Tree, Last Burning Embers, 10. SUN: Dave Doobinin.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
2 Penn Plaza (34th St.), 212-465-MSG1. TUES: Dave Matthews Band, Steve Earle & The Dukes, 7:30, $45.50.
MANHATTAN CENTER'S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882. FRI: Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra Dance Series: Swingin' With Pops, 7, $35.
MANITOBA'S
99 Ave. B (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-982-2511. All shows at 10 & free unless specified. WEDS: Richard Lloyd, The Haoles, 9. THURS: The Demolition String Band. FRI: Adam Roth. SAT: The Doughboys. SUN: Spready & The Reamers. MON: Beat Rodeo. TUES: The Independents.
MAXWELL'S
1039 Washington St. (11th St.) Hoboken, 201-798-0406. WEDS: Brady Rymer (From Good Homes), Tom Askin, 9, $6. THURS: The Good Life, The Joy Zippers, Chris Lee, 9, $6. FRI: Godspeed You Black Emperor!, Bonnie Prince Billy & Marquis De Tren, 10, sold out. SAT: Evan Dando, Ben Kweller, 7 & 10, $12.
MEOW MIX
269 E. Houston St. (Suffolk St.), 212-254-0688, www.meowmixchix.com WEDS: Lush Life feat. performances by Lypid, Space Robot Scientists, The Scabs, Earthling, 9, $6. THURS: Gloss w/DJs BK Brewster & Lily of the Valley, 11, $7; Eudora, 8. FRI: Frisky Fridays w/Chelsea on Fire, Kivi, Peacebox, Jelly Amaa, 8. SAT: Amani 2000, Trance, 10. SUN: Scruff w/go-go dancers, wrestling contest, prizes & your hosts Jessica Rose & Tai, 10, $5. MON: Spazlikolon, X Models, 8. TUES: Wilma, Zia, Kyler, 8.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700. WEDS: The Strokes, Ohno, Sarah Harmer, Exo, 7, $8. THURS: Man Scouts of America, The Excentrics, Thisway, The Crocketts, 7, $8. FRI & SAT: Christmas show w/Mighty Blue Kings, Howard Fishman Quartet, 8:30, $12. SUN: Clem Snide, The Good Life (feat. members of Cursive & Bright Eyes), The Mendoza Line, Head Set, 7, $8, 18 & over. MON: Florence Dore, Philip Foxman & Prime, Pound, Star City, 7, $8. TUES: Fake Brain, Polar Creep, Methusalah Jones, Caleb, 7, $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.
NYU
Thompson Center, 238 Thompson St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-998-4999. THURS: Aisler's Set, Comet Gain, Girlfrendo, Sportique, Toulouse, 7:30, $3.
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: Death & Dying, Adoration, ABC & special guest, 9.
PETE'S CANDY STORE
709 Lorimer St. (Frost St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-3770. No cover. WEDS: Bee & Flower, 9. THURS: The Marquis de Tren & Bonny Billy w/The Two Monkey Men, 12 a.m.; The Howard Fishman Quartet, 10:30. FRI: Big Lazy, 10. SAT: Eszter Balint & Sebastian Steinberg, 10. SUN: The Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, 10. MON: Pharmacy, 9; Martha Wainwright, 7-9. TUES: Laura Cantrell, 9.
POSTCRYPT COFFEEHOUSE
St. Paul's Chapel, Columbia Univ., B'way (116th St.), 212-854-1953. FRI: Orrin Star & Russell Scholl, Bill Christophersen & Gil Sayre, Lenahan. SAT: Mike Agranoff, Akire Bubar, Alien Folklife.
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: Micheal Powers, Steve Johnson. THURS: The Yallopin Hounds. FRI: Bucktooth Johnson. SAT: Hi Geared Combo. SUN: Leanne Westover & Strange Cargo. MON: Western Caravan. TUES: Jeremy Wallace.
ROSELAND
239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 8th Ave. & B'way), 212-249-8870. FRI: Lyricist Lounge Vol. 2 CD release party feat. Mos Def, Talib Kweli, DJ Hi-Tek, Pharoahe Monch, Coco Brovaz, Royce Da 519, Sukrates & others, 9, $30, $25 adv. SAT: Dio, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Doro, $30, $25 adv.
THE SIDEWALK CAFE
94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373. No cover, 1 drink min. FRI: Lach & The Secrets, 10. MON: The Antihoot w/Lach, sign-up at 7:30.
TOBACCO ROAD
355 W. 41st St. (9th Ave.), 212-947-1188. FRI: EGQ, The Michael Parrish Band, Chase, 10, $5. SAT: Lancaster County Prison, 10, $5.
WESTBETH THEATER
151 Bank St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-741-0391. Doors open an hour before showtime. WEDS & THURS: A Loser's Lounge tribute to Neil Diamond, 8, $20. FRI & SAT: A Loser's Lounge tribute to Neil Diamond, 9, $20.
WETLANDS PRESERVE
161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-386-3600. Most show 18 & over. THURS: Anti-Flag, Flogging Molly, Big Wig NJ, Plan a Project, 7, $10, $8 adv., all ages. SAT: Ulu, Rustic Overtones, D Bop, 8:30, $10. TUES: Sound, One Step Beyond, Eclipse, 8, $8.
Jazz/Experimental
ALICE TULLY HALL
Lincoln Center, 1941 B'way (65th St.), 212-875-6500. THURS & FRI: Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra w/Wynton Marsalis perform "Heirs to the Throne: Masters Play Armstrong," concert, 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.
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-SAT: 'Chasin' The Bird,' program feat. the music of Charlie Parker, $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; David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band, 5:30-7:30, $10 & 1 drink min.
BLOOMINGDALE BRANCH LIBRARY
150 W. 100th St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Ave.), 212-212-8030. TUES: Influencia Do Jazz, 6, free.
BLUE NOTE
131 W. 3rd St. (6th Ave.), 212-475-8592, www.bluenote.net Showtimes 9 & 11:30 unless specified. WEDS-SUN: Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, $20-$35 & min. SUN: Jazz Brunch w/Mac Gollehon's Smokin' Section, 12-4, $18.50 incl. brunch, show & 1 drink. MON: Steve Slagle Quartet, $5-$10. TUES: Ray Brown, John Clayton Jr., Christian McBride, $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: Jason Murden, 9:30, $5. FRI: Cheryl Pepsi Riley, 9:30 & 11:45, $10. SAT: Eric Adams, 9:30 & 11:45, $12. SUN: Bryan Stephens, 9:30, free. MON: Brazilian Night w/Brazooca Band, 9:30, $10. TUES: Classic Funk night w/Ron Long, Nat Townsley, 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: The Westside Chorale's Christmas concert, 8; poetry reading, 5:45, contrib.
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. Pant, Leisure Class, Chris Nash & the Petty Thieves, 8, $5. THURS: Q & JP Struggle, River Cat, Rock Kandy, Ruby Blue, 8, $5. FRI: "Funky Friday" w/DJ Red Alert, Franky Sly & Kul'cha, 10, $10 before 12 a.m.; Scott McClatchy, Kent Avenue Blues Band, Michelle Vecchione, 8. SAT: Downpore, Amen Pill, 10, $10-$15. SUN: Dream Street Christmas concert, 4, $20.
55 BAR
55 Christopher St. (Waverly Pl.), 212-929-9883, www.barcrawler.com WEDS: Mike Stern. THURS: Wayne Kranyz. FRI: The Healers, Joel Harrison. SAT: KJ Denhert, George Papageorge. SUN: Sherly Baily. MON: Mike Stern. TUES: Leni Stern.
IRIDIUM ROOM
44 W. 63 St. (Columbus Ave.), 212-582-2121. WEDS-SUN: Grand Slam, $30-$35. MON: Les Paul Quartet. TUES: Paul Bley, Gary Peacock, Paul Motion Trio, $25.
JAZZ STANDARD
116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232, www.jazzstandard.com SUN: Zoot Sims Scholarship benefit party feat. artists from the New School Jazz program, 6:30, $200 incl. dinner, cocktails & show.
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. FRI: Darlene Love, 9. SAT: Darlene Love, 7 & 9. SUN: Love Bazaar, 11; William Finn, 9, $30; Darlene Love, 7. MON: B.D. Wong, 8:30, $25.
KAVEHAZ
123 Mercer St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-0612, www.kavehaz.com No cover. WEDS: Ray Vega: Boperation, 9-1. THURS: Joe Locke, 9. FRI: Charles Owens Quartet, 11; Scott DuBois Quintet, 8. SAT: Charles Owens Quartet, 11; Steve Lehman Quartet, 8; Ian Carey Trio, 2:30-5:30. SUN: Jack Shneidman Quartet, 8-11; Chris Carroll Trio, 4-7. MON: Toru Dodo Trio, 9-12. TUES: Rob Silverman Trio, 9-12.
KNICKERBOCKER
33 University Pl. (9th St.), 212-228-8490. WEDS-SAT: "Happy Birthday Jay Leonhart" feat. pianists Benny Green, James Williams, Roland Hanna & Bill Charlap, 9:45-1 a.m., $4-$5.
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, 7:30, free. THURS: Todd Snider & Ana Egge, 8, $12. SAT: WFUV Holiday party w/Rita Houston & Delphine Blue, 8:30, $12. SUN: Open jam, 4:30-7:30, $5 incl. 1 drink; Jazz brunch w/Mika Pohjola Trio, 11-3, free. TUES: Mark Dresser Quartet, 10, $12; Yale Stromis Hot Pastrami, 7, $12.
NASCIMENTO
1068 1st Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-755-6875. WEDS: Buenos Aires Tango Trio, 7:30-11, $5 & $10 min.
NEW SCHOOL
Tishman Aud., 66 W. 12th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-229-5690. TUES: Jazz program students collaborate w/Joffrey dancers, 6, free.
NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183, www.nuyorican.org THURS: The Latin Jazz Jam w/Syotos Band, 10, $5.
ORO BLU
333 Hudson St. (Charlton St.), 212-645-8004. WEDS & TUES: Rifftide, 6:30-10:30, free.
ROULETTE
228 W. B'way (White St.), 212-219-8242. All shows at 8:30, $10. THURS: Keiko Uenishi. FRI: Norman Lowrey. SAT: Gary Hassay & William Parker. SUN: Vinko Globokar.
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 $20, $25 after 11. FRI: Tropicana Fever, 12:45 a.m.; The Supper Club 16-Piece Big Band, 8. SAT: Tropicana Revue feat. Miles Son Sublime, 12:45 a.m.; The Supper Club 16-Piece Big Band, 8.
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: Greg Tate's Burnt Sugar, 10, $10; Tim Berne, Craig Taborn, Melvin Gibbs, Tom Rainey, 8, $10. THURS: Raz Mesinai-Bedawi, 12, $5; Melvin Gibbs' Liberation Theology, 8 & 10, $10. FRI: Joey Baron's Killer Joey, 12 a.m., $12; Susie Ibarra Trio, 10, $10; Latin night w/Panico, 8, $10. SAT: Dr. Israel, 12 a.m.; Liminal plus U.V. Ray, 8, $10. SUN: Eyvind Kang's Petrified Wood, 8 & 10; Klezmer Brunch w/Seth Austen & Beverly Woods, 1:30 & 3, $10. TUES: Yerba Buena, 9:30, $10; Le Cri du Dingo, 8.
TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St. (7th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-499-3253. No cover, no min. FRI: Clint Dadian, 10. SAT: George Rush & friends, 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: Roy Hargrove Qunitet. TUES: Jackie McLean w/The Cedar Walton Trio.
WALKER STAGE
46 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-419-0025. SUN: The Sarah Hommel Sextet, 2, $15.
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: Mark Whitfield. THURS: Yerba Buena w/Descemer & Xiomara. FRI: Francis Mbappe's FM Tribe. SAT: Marianne Ebert Group. SUN: Cidinho Teixeira & Friends. MON: Ron Affif Trio. TUES: John Stubblefield & Quiet Fire.
Blues/World/Other
AARON DAVIS HALL
City College, W. 135th St. (Convent Ave.), 212-650-7289. SAT: Puente: Santeria To Swing w/Louis Bauzo & The Harbor Conservatory Latin Big Band & guests, 8, $25-$30.
B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
243 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-269-4849, www.bbkingblues.com THURS & FRI: B.B. King, 8, $55. SAT: B.B. King, 8 & 10:30, $55. SUN & MON: War, 8 & 10:30, $30.
BAM CAFE
30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Bklyn., 718-636-4139, www.bam.org No cover, $10 food/drink min. THURS: Guy Klucevsek, Phillip Johnston Duo, 9. SAT: African dance party w/Kaïssa, 9. SUN: Sounds of Paradise w/Dr. Kevin Bond & The Voices of Citadel, 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: Dogbone, $7. THURS: Paul Mark & Van Dorens, $7. FRI: Bobby Radcliff, $15. SAT: Bill Perry, $15. SUN: Swingin' Sundays, $10. MON: Open Blues Jam, 9. TUES: Rock 'n' roll Tuesday, 9, $5.
THE CIRCLE
404 Lafayette St., 8th fl. (betw. Astor Pl. & 4th St.), 212-598-0100. FRI: Annie Humphrey, 8, $10.
EL TALLER
2710 B'way, 3rd fl. (104th St.), 212-665-9460. FRI: Jorge Sylvester's ACE Trio, 9, $10.
LA BELLE EPOQUE
827 B'way (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-254-6436. See also "Clubs & Lounges." SUN: Dwight Carrier & The Ro Doggs, 7:30, $15.
THE MICRO MUSEUM
123 Smith St. (Bergen St.), Bklyn., 718-797-3116. Adm. is $10, $5 st./s.c. THURS & TUES: Carol Goss, 6-8. FRI: Hayes Greenfield (sax), 8. SUN: Rick Russo (keyboardist), 3-6.
MUSIC OF AFRICAN ART
593 B'way (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-966-1313. SAT: Rokia Traore, 3, free w/mus. adm.
NELL'S
246 W. 14th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-675-1567. WEDS: Richardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $12.
PEOPLES' VOICE CAFE
Washington Sq. Church Parlor, 133 W. 4th St. (Sullivan St.), 212-787-3903. SAT: Elizabeth Rose, Dan Yaverbaum, 8, $10.
S.O.B.'S
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 212-243-4940, www.sobs.com Doors open earlier than showtimes listed. FRI: The Mighty Sparrow, 1 a.m., $20, $18 adv. SAT: Karnival!, 2 a.m., $10; Brazooca, 8, 10 & 12 a.m., $20, free before 8.
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: Eddie Kirkland, 10; Irving Louis Lattin, 7. THURS: Sonny Rhodes, 10; Moe Holmes, 7. FRI: Michael Powers & Powder Keg, 10; Rhett Tyler, 7. SAT: Johnny Allen, 10; Hazmat Modine, 7. SUN: Moe Holmes & The Pioneers, 10; The Chesterfields, 7. MON: The "T" Blues Band, 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. WEDS: A Caribbean Christmas w/Shadow, The 2000 Calypso Monarch, Tobago, 8, $30-$40. SAT: Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" broadcast, 5:45, $35-$40. SUN: This American Life, 7:30, $30-$35. MON: Deepak Chopra, 7:30. TUES: Frank Sinatra trib. w/Tom Postillo & his Big Band, 8, $35-$40.