White Lies Opening Thursday, October 11 at Derek Eller Gallery, 6 pm to 8 pm. On view through November 11. For better or for worse,…
Inside the Velvet Underground Experience, a Tribute to All Yesterday’s Parties
James Murphy, Laurie Anderson, and David Gahan were among the hundreds of party people who packed into last night’s opening of the Velvet Underground Experience,…
How The Lulls Went From a 5th Grade Talent Show to an EP Release Party at Berlin
While splitting their days between both NYC and LA, indie pop rock duo The Lulls have come together to release their latest EP, Meridian, out…
Stormy Daniels Smelled Like ‘Patriotism and Unlawfulness’ at Her Museum of Sex Appearance
On the day of October 8, 2018, Red War, a thriller inspired by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, topped the New York Timesbestseller list. It cost approximately…
Nosh On Pickle Ice Cream and CBD Açaí Bowls at These LES Fests
We’re coming down off our Oktoberfest hangovers, but there are two festivals in the Lower East Side this month to soothe your pounding head. They’re…
Hot Yoga Studio Expands, Sticking With Bikram Name Despite Heated Controversy
“Alright everyone, happy Tuesday. Thank you for joining me in class today,” Frank King says, standing on a wooden box that doubles as a podium.…
Matthew Thurber’s New Graphic Novel Is a Surreal Skewering of the Art World, But Don’t Call It Satire
Matthew Thurber’s new graphic novel, Art Comic, is absurdist, surreal and a little bit slapstick. After all, it follows a group of Cooper Union graduates—…
The New, More ‘Inclusive’ American Apparel: Different DNA, But Same Jeans?
When American Apparel relaunched earlier this year, it seemed like the embattled brand was taking a step in the right direction after its sale to Canadian…
LES Girls Club Gets a Symbolic Prison Cell, and a Surprise Visit From Colin Kaepernick
The Lower Eastside Girls Club aims to educate future leaders, politicians and thinkers about their rights, social justice, and skills like podcasting and catering. So,…
Performance Picks: Juggalos, Kinky Basement Shows, and Macabre Burlesque
THURSDAY Kink Haüs Now through October 14 at La Mama, 8 pm (some performances at 10 pm): $30+ It’s common for performances to happen at…