Etiquette Unraveled

Lake Simmons

How does one person entertain a crowd for 90 minutes without saying a word? I have no idea, but that's exactly  what Lake Simmons does in "Etiquette Unraveled."  Using a range of music from Led Zeppelin to J. Strauss, and an ingenious set, Lake Simmons and the crew from One Arm Red did an amazing job of captivating the audience and pushing the boundaries of our imaginations. Lake Simmons breaks the fourth wall throughout the performance and it worked every time. At one point she sets up a tea party next to one of the audience members and has "tea" with him. In this day and age when million-dollar special effects are the norm and our imaginations have little work to do, I found this performance wonderfully refreshing. One of my favorite parts was the "cat orchestra" where Simmons carefully takes out one stuffed cat after another until she has an entire orchestra. She had the audience in the palm of her hand. 

The theatre was very cozy. The sound and lighting were perfect. And they had some great refreshments. I thoroughly enjoyed the show. If you're looking for something different, something that's going to give you imagination a work out, something that will make  you laugh and think hard, definitely check out Etiquette Unraveled.  Click here for more information.

Stop 'N' Swap

Following up on my post about the Really Really Free Market (RRFM) we have Stop 'N' Swap:

Community "swaps" provide the perfect opportunity to find new homes for things you no longer need. By taking home items that you can use, you are also helping to prevent waste from production,packaging and transportation required to get new things.

The Office of Recycling Outreach and Education coordinates the Stop 'N' Swap in the communities where we are working to improve recycling in order to facilitate waste prevention and material reuse.  We have held 8 swaps so far, serving more than 2,500 people.  

Go get yer swap on! The next one is scheduled for this Saturday, February 5th in the Bronx. But they are having them in all the boroughs. Click here for more details.

Museums

New York City has some of the world's best museums. Some of them can get a bit pricey for my tastes. Who am I kidding? It's not my tastes; it's my budget!

Artist Ron Anteroninen

The good news, though, is you can get into just about any of them for free on the right day and at the right time. Two of the best museums in the Galaxy--the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art--have "suggested donations," meaning you can pay as little as you like. Click here for more information.

And check back here often as I'll be reviewing many of the great exhibits going on.


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We Have Decided Not to Die!

Looking for something fun to do this Friday night? Look no further. Described as a night of coldwave, punk, and dance, this is sure to be an amazing night. There is a killer line-up of acts: Rosa Apatrida, Nomadic War Machine, Agnostic Pray, Shady Hawkins, Ice Age Crew, and it's a sliding scale of $5 to $10 and cheap drinks all night long. You can get all the details by clicking here, but make sure to RSVP so that you get the final location for the event.

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Free New York City

Our Galaxy

People tend to complain about how expensive New York City is to live in, but the truth is there is a lot of fun to be had for free here. From Urban Camping to free movies and open bars to some of the world's best museums there is no shortage of really fun stuff to do for free in New  York City. I collect links to great free stuff, and I'm always on the look-out for more. Click here for a  Sqworl page with nearly 40 links to great free stuff to see and do in New York City. Some of the stuff isn't available during the winter but bookmark it and you're wallet will thank you.

Board Game Olympics

Once a year the best board game players from across the Galaxy
meet to determine who is truly the best. The Board Game Olympics happen this Tuesday at Union Hall.

Be a part of the magic and breathe deep the history. Teams of two will compete for glory and our love.

Teams of two just $15. Winning: priceless.
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Really Really Free Market

Of all the free things I highlight here at the Straphanger's Guide to the Galaxy few are as free as this. The Really Really Free Market is just that: A free market. But this isn't anything dreamed up by Milton Friedman or Ayn Rand; this is the real deal!

Do you have some stuff you want to get rid of? Bring it to the Really Really Free Market (RRFM). See something you like at the RRFM? Grab it. It's all free. It's all wonderful.

The RRFM will be this Sunday at Judson Memorial Church, (55 Washington Square South) from 3 to 7pm.

Pillow Talk

Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Head on over to the Loving Cup Cafe in Williamsburg for Pillow Talk: A live monthly variety talk show brought to you by Ariel's Guide to Successful Living. Doors open at 7, show starts at 7:30p.  And, of course, it's free.

Presentation Party Night

Feel passionate about something? Would you like to be part of a lecture series that combines a love of community, education, and drinking? Sounds like fun to me. A few of the key details:

We offer the chance for individuals to share a short presentation on any topic. The evening will consist of 6 10-minute presentations, and free food and beer while it lasts. Come join us for a night of peer learning and a drink on us. We meet the third Sunday of every month.

This awesomeness all happens at 382 Jefferson Street in Brooklyn (Bushwick). Take the L train to Jefferson Street; You can find out more by clicking here.

Dark Room

Courtesy of myopenbar.com, they have a killer party happening at Public Assembly tonight. Free vodka, no cover from 10pm to 11pm. The music is insane. Prepare to dance.

Deadstock Kicks Sneaker Fundraiser!

Deadstock Ric has set up a "sneaker fundraiser." I'm not sure what this is either, but what you need to know is there is a three hour open bar courtesy of Pool Vodka!