NYC, You Want Music, Beer, and Nudes?
If you like records (or like people who like records), Shakey’s Record Fair is your Mecca! This record fair, held 4-6 times a year on weeknights, takes into consideration that Friday and Sat evenings and weekend mornings – the times when most fairs are held – are the absolute worst times for DJs to go. You’ll find all formats (7″s / 12″s / Albums / whatever) in all types of music (punk, techno, experimental, Latin, club, rap, rock, house, jungle, reggae, etc.). Vendors also sell stuff that relates to music. But this is more than just a fair for buyers; it’s a full-blown party! You’ll find drink specials, soulful live music from Kendra Morris, and DJ sets for notable record collectors, prizes from sponsors Wax Poetics, Turntable Lab, and Dubspot, and rare underground film visuals from Cine Noir Film Society.
Shakey’s Record Fair @ Public Assembly
Tuesday, September 22
70 North 6th Street (between Wythe and Kent) [East Williamsburg]
7pm-2am
$3, 21 and over
On Wednesday, the monthly reading series called 'œHow I Learned' is presenting 'œHow I Learned to Live In New York.' New Yorkers and travelers alike, this promises to be a hilarious night! Hosted by Blaise Allysen Kearsley, and featuring writers, comedians, bloggers, and performers including Paul Ford (Harper’s, Author of Gary Benchley, Rock Star), Seth Herzog (Zog’s Place, Sweet), Brad Lawrence (Moth StorySLAM winner), and Brooke Van Poppelen (NY Is Retarded), this FREE event usually includes high-minded topics like personal hygiene, make-out prowess, and everything you don’t usually like to mention in between.
How I Learned to Live in New York @ Happy Ending
Wednesday, September 23
302 Broome Street (between Forsyth and Eldridge) [LES, Manhattan]
8pm (Doors at 7pm)
$FREE
Like Beer? Like Art? Like Nudity? Bring a buddy, and you can drink, look, and draw for $10 each! The aptly named 'œDrink N Draw' provides the beer and the model, and you bring your drawing tools. This bi-monthly Wednesday event is hosted at 3rd Ward, a design center for creative professionals in East Williamsburg/Bushwick off the L at Grand. With four photo studios, a wood and metal shop, and digital media lab, you might want to check out some of their other events too.
Oh. And if you’re interested in modeling, email dnd@3rdward.com.
Drink N Draw @ 3rd Ward
Wednesday, Sept. 23rd
195 Morgan Ave. (Between Stagg and Meadow Streets) [Bushwick]
8-10:30pm
$15, or $20 for two
