Diamond Terrifier‘s experimental and outsider music series is one of those rare things: a free music event at a venue space (there is a one drink minimum but, whatever, you were totally gonna buy that beer anyway). This isn’t quite an open-mic night, but the kind of attentiveness and risk-taking and newness it inspires makes it similar. Swap out amateurs for(...)
When you get on stage with the Arlene's World Famous Live Rock and Roll Karaoke Band, you know they've got your back -- they've gotten drop-ins from Sebastian Bach, Adrian Grenier, Jim Carrey (who did Radiohead's "Creep"), and they regularly perform at SNL after-parties. These guys might just know the solos to some GNR songs(...)
New York's longest-running weekly quiz is held every Wednesday at Dempsey's Pub. The quiz features 51 questions on topics ranging from ancient history to contemporary pop music, as well as "the best-curated audio round in the city." Bar food and drink specials serve as mental fuel.
New York-based comedian Mehran Khaghani's new monthly show at Rockwood Music Hall delves into actual hate mail that guests have received from jilted lovers, rival business owners, and more — “in some instances, even trying to look up who sent the mail,” says Khagani. “Basically, I’m getting all up in their business. And man, the(...)
Teams of 6 or less compete in this weekly trivia night at Professor Thom's.
Calling all never nudes! And just regular AD fans, too. Hang out with your friends (and make new ones--how can you not love a stranger in jorts?) while watching Arrested Development and playing bingo. How it works is you look for things like the stair car and the banana stand, and if that's on your(...)