Portlandia: A Conversation with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein
Where: Paley Center of Media, 25 W. 52 Street, (212) 621-6800
When: Saturday, 1PM
Price: $15
The quirky satirical duo of IFC's hit comedy series Portlandia make it out to the Paley Center of Media to discuss their work on the show as writers, creators, and stars. Comedian and author Julie Klausner moderates.
Mr. Lower East Side Pageant
Where: The Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery, (212) 614-0505
When: Friday, 10PM
Price: $7
The 13th annual Mr. Lower East Side Pageant is back to decide on a glamorous male to reign the neighborhood. The extravaganza will include swimsuit, 1-minute talent, and evening wear competitions. The event, hosted by Reverend Jen, promises to have special celebrity judges present, so come down for the festivities!
Prima Donna by Rufus Wainwright
Where: Guggenheim, 1071 Fifth Avenue, (212) 423-3500
When: Sunday, 7:30PM
Price: Standby tickets only available
The Guggenheim will play host to the New York City Opera this weekend, as they perform excerpts from Rufus Wainwright's first venture into opera with what critics are praising as a "love song to opera, soaked in the perennial operatic themes of loss, betrayal, delusion and nostalgia."
Califone
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street, Brooklyn; (718) 855-3388
When: Friday, 8PM
Price: $15
Indie rockers Califone take to the stage at Littlefield this weekend to perform songs from their latest album, All My Friends Are Funeral Singers. Pop duo Gem Club open the show.
Asphalt Orchestra Celebrate The Met's New American Wing
Where: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, (212) 535-7710
When: Friday, 4PM, 6PM, 8PM
Price: Free with museum admission
Kick off the weekend with three special performances at the Met on Friday, as Asphalt Orchestra helps celebrate the opening of the museum's New American Wing. The "radical new street band" will feature music from Frank Zappa, Stew and Heidi Rodewald, and more.
le BUMP
Where: Cubana Social, 70 N. 6th, Brooklyn; (718) 782-3334
When: Friday, 11PM
Price: Free
Electronic music ain't what it used to be? Cubana Social in Williamsburg is opening its doors for a nostalgic dance party filled with music from Junior Senior, Fischerspooner, and much more brought to you by DJ Brian Blackout and Master Disco.
Richard III
Where: BAM, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn; (718) 636-4100
When: Till March 4
Price: $30-$100
Kevin Spacey reunites with director Sam Mendes for a riveting performance of Richard III at BAM. As the title role, Spacey plays the the villainous king in the final production of The Bridge Project, a three-year collaboration between BAM, The Old Vic, and Neal Street.
Watch last year's winner accept his Mr. Lower East Side crown below: