http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Key NYC Events SMS What's Up is smart text for the wired set. SMS Text Messages NYC Events, New York City Pick events. The right message, at the right time, for the right reason. en-us 2008-10-08T00:10:27-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php Chelsea Mind Games w/ D.B Reilly and Vocab Tournament @ Chelsea Market Here is a night of interesting entertainment including singer songwriter D.B Reilly. Also comedian/librarian team Jen & Jonathan will be hosting a vocabulary tournament, which is kind of cool. Either way you should check it out, should be pretty cool. @Chelsea Market Location: 75 9th Ave (map) Starts: 6:30am-9pm Cost: Free... 14215@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-10-08T00:10:27-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php 33 1/3 Multimedia Reading Series w/Zeth Lundy Talks Stevie Wonder @ Barbes 33 1/3 is a book series where prominent writers pick their favorite album of all time and write why they think it is one of the most influential albums of all time. Zeth Lundy will be tackling the classic Stevie Wonder album songs in the Key of Life. So come on out have a drink or two, learn about the album and sing along with your favorite songs. Sounds like an amazing event! @Barbes Locations: 376 9th St (map) Starts: 7 PM Cost: Free!... 14183@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-10-05T00:10:30-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php The Shining @ Tompkins Square Park HERE'S JOHNNY!! For FREE, in Tompkins Square Park! Get ready to shriek uncontrollably like Shelley Duvall as she gets hunted by her husband for being so damn annoying!... Ok so that isn't totally the story line, but it's close enough. @Tompkins Square Park Location: 330 E 10th St (map) Starts: 9 PM Cost: Free... 14067@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-09-17T00:10:30-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php Radeberger Spielmannszug @ Ulysses I am not sure what this Ulysses is, but will it actually be able to fit a 100 piece German marching band? Well either way it definitely has to be a pretty amazing performance to witness before they march in the 51st annual Steuben Day Parade. They will be decked out in traditional costumes of Saxony and ready to play a practice march. Should be excellent. @ Ulysses Location: 95 Pearl Street/58 Stone Street (Hanover Square)(map) Starts: 5-7 pm Cost: Free... 14075@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-09-17T00:10:29-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php Danielle Parente, Grant Reed and DJ set from Carol C of Si Se @ Canal Room Here is a great show from of up and coming artists Danielle Parente and Grant Reed. Danielle Parente soulful genre jumps from the bluesy sounds of like Etta James to sultry and ambience Bjork esq feel. Carol C from Si Se will also be Djing which should be awesome! Check it out! @Canal Room Location: 285 W. Broadway (map) Starts: 9 Pm Cost: Free w/ RSVP... 14056@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-09-15T00:10:24-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php Brooklyn Book Festival @ Brooklyn Borough Hall The second annual Brooklyn Book Festival... is a book lover’s dream come true! The festival presents exciting and innovative fiction and non-fiction programs with author discussions and readings—come early to get a seat! Nearly 100 booksellers and thousands of books will fill beautiful Borough Hall Plaza and Columbus Park. You can hear a poetry slam, participate in a define-a-thon, and have your favorite book signed by the author. Children can hear their best-loved books read at the Target Children’s Pavilion; teenagers will find sports, fantasy, graphic novels and more at the Independence Community Foundation Youth Pavilion. The Brooklyn Book Festival is a best seller! See you there!" @Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza Location: Court and Joralemon Streets (map) Starts: 10 am Cost: FREE!!... 14051@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-09-14T00:10:28-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php Word for Word Poetry: A Tribute to Jason Shinder with Mary Louise Parker, Michael O'Keefe and More @ Bryant Park Academy Award-nominated actor Michael O’Keefe hosts a special poetry event dedicated to the late Jason Shinder with special celebrity readers and contributors to his latest collection, ‘The Poem I Turn To: Actors and Directors Present Poetry That Inspires Them’. Special guest readers include: Mary Louise Parker, Jon Robin Baitz, Bob Balaban, Melissa Leo, Michael Lally, Matthew Maher, Alix Lambert, Carol Muske Dukes and more. @Bryant Park Location: 1098 Avenues of America (map) Starts: 12:30 am Cost: FREE!... 14024@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-09-09T00:10:33-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php Leonard Lopate Show Screening of All the President's Men @ Galapagos Art Space Each month, from now until Election Day 2008, WNYC's Leonard Lopate talks to film critics, historians, filmmakers, and listeners to find out how Hollywood has portrayed Washington politics over the past 70 years. Political Projections, a monthly segment on Leonard's show, focuses on corrupt candidates, virtuous do-gooders, presidents and politicians who have been popular subjects on the silver screen since the early days of film. @Galapagos Art Space Location: 16 Main Street (map) Starts: 7 Pm Cost: Free w/ RSVP... 14018@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-09-08T00:10:33-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php Bread and Soccer | FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT @ Austrian Cultural Forum Thursday, September 4th marks the FINAL of a series of 3 foosball tournaments that have been organized by artist Monika Wührer as part of "Bread and Soccer: In the Arena of Art;" an art exhibition featuring an international set of contemporary artists responding to the global theme of soccer. Tournaments are FREE and open to the public, and finalists - the strong, the brave - will have the exciting opportunity to play against professional soccer players from the New York Red Bulls. Trophies crafted by the artist will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. This unique event also features the opportunity for participants to exchange items of their own clothing for an item of specially designed "fan-ware" screen-printed by the artist. Shirts and scarves are available for exchange, 100% wash and wear, limited stock. EVENT INCLUDES free beer, a live DJ and fantastic announcers providing play-by-play of all the action. The exhibition will also be open for viewing. Tournaments have been organized by soccer fan and artist Monika Wührer for the Austrian Cultural Forum, and are held as part of the art exhibition on the global phenomenon of "football" called Bread and Soccer: in the arena of art. @ Austrian Cultural Forum Location: 11 E 52nd St (map) Starts: 7 Pm Cost: Free... 13994@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-09-04T00:10:32-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php Raphael Saadiq, Oneida, and Endless Boogie @ South Street Seaport Oh No it is officially the end of the summer! Meaning the free music extravaganza has to come an end *tear*, but no worries there is one last exciting show that will be a great way to end out the summer! Come and check Oneida, Endless Boogie and not yet announced special guest! It's going to be an awesome night of rock n roll that should not passed up! @South Street Seaport Pier 17 19 Fulton Street (map) Starts: 7 PM Cost: Free!... 13968@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-08-29T00:10:33-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php The Shining @ Brooklyn Bridge Park HERE'S JOHNNY!! For FREE, in Brooklyn Bridge Park! Get ready to shriek uncontrollably like Shelley Duvall as she gets hunted by her husband for being so damn annoying!... Ok so that isn't totally the story line, but it's close enough. @ Brooklyn Bridge Park Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park (map) Starts: 6:30 Pm Cost: Free... 13956@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-08-28T00:10:29-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php Stand By Me @ Tompkins Square Park Nothing like that movie from your childhood involving a dead body, a fat Jerry O'Connel and the adventure of a lifetime! Should be a great movie to check on a cool August night in Tompkins Square. Be sure to check it out! @Tompkins Square Park Location: 330 E 10th St (map) Starts: 9 PM Cost: Free... 13950@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-08-27T00:10:29-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php Blue Velvet @ McCarren Pool Here is a free viewing not to pass up! Tonight at the McCarren Pool David Lynch's Blue Velvet will be screening. So come on out with your blankets and get ready to get weirded out Lynchian style! @ McCarren Park Pool Lorimer St btwn Bayard St & Driggs Ave, Greenpoint (map) Time: 8- 8:30 PM Cost: Free... 13866@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-08-25T00:10:31-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php Yo La Tengo, Titus Andronicus and more @ McCarren Pool The McCarren Pool parties are sadly coming to an end at McCarren Pool. Todays line up is an excellent one to end on with the legendary genre jumpers Yo La Tengo headlining and Titus Andronicus opening up. So put on your bathing suits, lay out your beach towels and soak in some rays while you are rocking out to this FINAL LINEUP for McCarren Pool Parties! @ McCarren Park Pool Lorimer St btwn Bayard St & Driggs Ave, Greenpoint (map) price: Free! ( Guarentee entry with RSVP) Time: 2 PM... 13938@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-08-24T00:10:29-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_free.php Grand Archives @ South Street Seaport Come and check out this amazing free show tonight at the South Street Seaport it is going to be pretty awesome! There aren't that many shows left at South Street this summer so definitely make sure to come out! @South Street Seaport Pier 17 19 Fulton Street (map) Starts: 7 PM Cost: Free!... 13933@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Free! 2008-08-22T00:10:31-05:00