Bjork: Biophilia
Where: New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Street, Queens (718) 699-0005
When: Friday, 8:30PM
Price: $75-$150
Bjork's highly anticipated Biophilia begins Friday evening at the New York Hall of Science. The performance brings together four 10-foot pendulum-harps, a MIDI-controlled pipe organ, and a 24-piece Icelandic female choir. Biophilia app creator Max Weisel will also be at hand to provide what we can only imagine will be some amazing visuals.
Super Bowl 2012 At Brooklyn Winery
Where: Brooklyn Winery, 213 N 8th Street, Brooklyn; (347) 763-1506
When: Sunday, 6:30PM
Price: Free
This coming Sunday, bars around the city will be flooding with Giants fans rooting for a New York victory against the New England Patriots. If you're not keen on screaming bros and spilled beer, head over to a more classy affair at Brooklyn Winery where they'll be airing the game on a 92-inch screen in their Parlor room. Seating is limited, so arrive early and nibble on steak chili and a trio of dips. If you do in fact want to be in the very thick of high energy, check out these bars around the city to watch the Giants win the Super Bowl.
A Burlesque Tribute to 30 Rock
Where: Bar Matchless, 557 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn; (718) 383-5333
When: Friday, 9PM
Price: $5
BLURGHlesque is welcoming 30 Rock fans to gather in Greenpoint for a burlesque tribute to Liz Lemon and the gang. As the event notes, MUFFIN TOPS WELCOME! While you're in the neighborhood, check out Tina Fey's favorite donut shop, Peter Pan Bakery.
Rodanti Bros. Films Fundraiser
Where: Brooklyn Brewery, 79 North 11th Street; (718) 486-7422
When: Saturday, 9PM-1AM
Price: $20 all you can drink
Get a boozy weekend going at Brooklyn Brewery and help out the folks at Rodanti Bros. Films fundraise to support independent film making. 20 bucks gets you an all you can drink deal from eight different taps!
Nicolas Jaar
Where: MoMa PS1, 22-25 Jackson Avenue, Queens; (718) 784-2084
When: Sunday, 1PM-6PM
Price: $10 suggested donation
Musician Nicolas Jaar collaborates with various musicians to bring museum-goers a five hour combination piece that brings together recording, sampling, and looping methods with analogue instrumentation and sound-derived video.
Curb Your Enthusiasm's Susie Essman
Where: Caroline's, 1626 Broadway; (212) 757-4100
When: Saturday, 10PM
Price: $38.25
The acid-tongued Susie Essman from HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm takes to the stage at famed comedy club Caroline's on Broadway. Watch Susie hilariously trash talk Larry David below: