WHASSUP: Do Shit and Like it Edition

 

Hey, y'all! It's Thursday again and Thursday is where I suggest outings to break the monotony—then you either go or you don't. I have no clue becuase you never tell me! I'll remind you again—your feedback is priceless. Let me elaborate. If you have something stupid to say (you know who you are) keep it to yourself. If you have a review of an event you attended based on my recommendation, I'm all ears. I can't make it to every single event so I need your help vetting these things. I need to know, for example, if Littlefield punches babies in the face as an opening act. That shit doesn't fly with me and I'll black list them so hardcore they'll have to change their name to...Tinyfield—I'll work on that one.  

ps. The Tribecca Film festival kicks off next week. Our favorite neighbor, Patrick Stewart, has a film in it! Get your tickets before it's too late!

So WHA-THE FUCK-SSUP?  I'll tell you WHASSUP:

Thursday, 4/10, Platform, The New York Transit Museum: If you haven’t been to the transit museum you’re long overdue. It’s a treasure trove of info that pieces together how this modern marvel and daily fucking headache came to be. I’m still not exactly sure what this event is, but it sounds like interpretive performance art inspired by the subway. If that doesn’t fill the seats I don’t know what will. $10, 6:30-9pm 

Friday, 4/11, Urban Omnibus Block Party 2014, Gowanus Ballroom: Why drop 50 bones to benefit an organization you’ve probably never heard of? Well, for starters, Dino BBQ is catering; there are pies from Greenpoint Pie Corps, a smattering of booze from other local vendors, not to mention the views and smells of our lovely canal.  $50, 7-10pm

Saturday, 4/12, Isle of Rhodes, Rock Shop: If you know what a Rhodes is without googling I’ll be impressed as shit. Hit up the Rock Shop and get an auditory erection from a funkadelic instrument that Stevie Wonder popularized way back when. Word to the wise: grab a drink first at Mission Delores next door. It’s lovely and dog friendly. $8-$10, 8pm

Sunday, 4/13, The Muppet Vault: Comedy, Union Hall: If you can’t get enough of the Muppets—and let’s face it, who can?—drag your dork-ass to Union hall on Sunday for never before seen videos by the grand poobah of puppetry, Jim Henson. The show is 21+ so I’m assuming they’ll be showing the one where Miss Piggy got a little too acclimated with Gonzo’s nose. $8, 7:30 doors, 8pm show

Monday, 4/14, Night Train, Littlefield: Yes, I’m fucking sick of comedy shows too.  They almost always suck unless it’s Louis C.K. trying out new material at The Bell House. I ask you to suspend disbelief and give these dudes a try. Littlefleld doesn’t often disappoint and a healthy laugh is sure to cure a cause of the Mondays.  $5-$8, 7:30pm doors, 8pm show

Tuesday, 4/15, Bullshit History, Freddy’s Bar and Backroom: If you’re full of shit, and I know you are, then you’re going to want to head down to this South Slope saloon. You basically win for lying. Sure, there’s been a million iterations of bullshit in board game form, but this is in front a live audience (drunk bar patrons) who vote for the best B.S. bits of made up history. FREE, 9:30pm

Wednesday, 4/16, Friends of Single People, Littlefield: “Have you met _____?” This reinvention of the dating game puts your bros in the hot seat as they answer questions geared to find you a date. It’s scary to put yourself out there, especially now that we’re all spoiled by the virtual world of match.com, ok cupid, Tinder, and Grindr.  This promises to be real-life wingmanning at its best. $5, 7:30pm door, 8pm show