Events Calendar for October and November 2008

RECURRING PARTIES Third Sunday of the Month The Court of Lazarus A "salon noir," a forum for dark ideas, performances and rituals combined with a classic Goth lounge night and dark cocktail party. Doors open for Citizens at 8pm and for guests at 8:30pm. Court begins at 9:30pm. Gothic formal dress is expected. » Learn More First Monday of the Month Ritalin Reading Series Bite-sized morsels of high-grade entertainment goodness for the short attention span set. 8pm. $5 » Learn More Every Tuesday Sweet Au courant stand-up comedy, sketch comedy and music hosted by Seth Herzog (VH-1). Join Seth's email list for weekly show theme/guest performers. Doors at 8pm, show at 8:30pm, $5 cover. Every Wednesday Mel Frye's Pre Existing Condition More burlesque and rock-and-roll to chase away the mid-week blues. All your favorites, more intimate and local crowd. Doors 8pm, cover, $5. Hosted by the inimitable Mel Frye, with DJ and one-woman peanut gallery, Camillicious. October 8: Miss Tickle, Gigi LaFemme, Bella Besame (UK guest). October 15: Harvest Moon, Clams Casino, Janice DeMilo and guest Mary Miss, who just moved here from Utah! Live music with the Matt Musselman trio. October 22: Offensive Women Down and dirty comedy with Julie Goldman and special guests. 8-10pm. Then...burlesque! With: Legs Malone, Runaround Sue and Creamy Stevens. Live music with Danny and the Devil's Blues. October 29: Lukki's showcase of the Fresh Faces of Burlesque at 7:30. Beginning at 10pm, Amber Ray and Dr. Lukki herself join the fun. Live music by the Red Hook Ramblers. November 5: Harvest Moon and musical guest, Fisherman. Every Friday The Hot Box Burlesque Rare soul and freaky oldies by DJ Momotaro. Doors at 8, shows and go-go start promptly at 10:30 and last all night! $5 cover. » Details for 10/10 » Details for 10/17 » Details for 10/24 » Details for 10/31 » Details for 11/7 » Details for 11/14 » Details for 11/21   Every Saturday Mr. Choade's Upstairs/Downstairs NYC's Longest Running Burlesque Show. Doors at 8, shows and go-go start promptly at 10:30 and last all night!. $5 cover. » Details for 10/11  » Details for 10/18 » Details for 10/25 » Details for 11/1 » Details for 11/8 » Details for 11/15 » Details for 11/22

OTHER EVENTS Thursday October 9 David Heatley Book Release Party 7-10pm The Mr. Badger Show 10pm on... Saturday October 11 Jo Boobs' NY School of Burlesque Showcase Come cheer on the newbies from 8-10pm. Thursday October 16 The Porno Jim Show 8-10pm The Bunny Love Show 10pm on... Friday October 17 Josh Klipp and Special Guests San Francisco queer music. 8-10pm. Thursday October 23 Animal Crackers! Iggy Pop gets roasted in deliciously burlesque proportions. Monday October 27 Cabaret Cataplexy Burlesque goes brown -- Cabaret Cataplexy is where the extreme performers of color go to get their groove on. Thursday October 30 We're All Friends Here Comedy from 8-10pm Bambi's Halloween Show! Thursday November 6 What's My Line? 8pm. Naughty Nauticals