Mind-blowing

...and amazing...

Go On Without Me

I'm getting my nature on this weekend - gonna be out of pocket until Monday - so this run-down's gonna be quick.
Basically, I'll be elsewhere, you'll be here, and this is where you should go:

FRIDAY (now)....

What's Going On

Lower East Side -

• Mr. Halm draws. Beautifully.
  
  Mr. King spins. Epically.
  
  Tonight. 6-8pm. Envoy Gallery. ONE DAY AT A TIME. After party. Home Sweet Home. 8-10pm. Downstairs.

East Village -

• Big Ragoo hosts CLEAN at the Fortune Cookie Lounge. Sounds all innocent, du'n't it? It's not. Not by half.


• Mr. TuT and legwarmers should help you slim down at FRISKERCISE, the new Jane Bombed-a workout for geiz.

Flatiron District -

• mr. Black enters week(end) two at the new space. Seattle's DJ Colby B returning to GARY 49 and Ms. Fox's birthday give you plenty to celebrate.

West Village -

• Downtown, TUBWAY's (serving your nerves at Black Saturdays) DJ Nita kicks her birthday weekend off at the Sullivan Room for In2Deep NYC's REDNESS' BIG BIRTHDAY PROM. Not sure who Redness is, but you can just think of it as an occasion to dress up (or out) for Nita's birthday. Got it?

Where I'll Be

The Woods -

• See opening paragraph.

SATURDAY...

What's Going On

Park Avenue -

• SUMMER STREETS takes over Park Avenue and connecting streets from Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park (76th Street) for the last time this Saturday. Battle! Vogue in the street! Bring it!

East Village -

• Mr. Ralston (a/k/a Deputy) gives you ori-ginal visuals at TWEET No. 4 at The Hose.

Flatiron District -

• Don't forget TUBWAY! Nita's birthday: Day Two...

P-Town -

• Mr. Louque joins a motley crew to battle for deck (yes, DECK) supremacy at MANOS DE MONOS & WHITE ANIMAL at The Pig (apropos?).

Where I'll Be

NATURE -

• Getting back to it...

SUNDAY...

What's Going On
Gowanus -

• Mr. Harkin and co. conclude their unofficial Detroit sound trifecta at this week's SUNDAY BEST with guest Theo Parrish. Only two more SB's to go for the summer and the last gives us DJ Harvey!

Hell's Kitchen -

• DJs Severino (Horsemeat Disco) and W. Jeremy (House of Stank: ADDICT! Remember?) join Lady, Malik and Matt at (ROOF)TOP at Hudson Terrace.

West Soho -

• My loves Desiand Lady preside once again over VANDAM, one of the cutest parties New York nightlife has to offer.

Where I'll Be

EARTH -

• Au naturel!

MONDAY...

What's Going On

New Jersey -

• The Gaytrippin' crew take you for a ride where you'll end up SOAKIN' WET...but you'll welcome their "exploitation", I promise.

Where I'll Be

Prospect Heights -

• Brooklyn Gays! Do you live in Ft. Greene, the Slope or Bococa (so stupid)? Mr. Stern hosts a "mixer", if you will, at WASHINGTON COMMONS to get you all together. Won't you be my gaybor?

ONGOING...

West Village -

• Mr. McGovern's performing his GLAAD Award nominated one-man show, DIRTY STUFF, to rave reviews at the Actor's Playhouse this August. he appears as part of the New York International Fringe Festival. One man, multiple makeovers! Buy tickets NOW!

Chelsea -

• NAKED (and SIZE MATTERS) are two shows at Paul Kasmin Gallery 'til Sept. 19th that you'll want to see...when the gallery reopens in Sept. Eh-heh! (Hat tip, Mr. Cisneros) Sorry if you went and they were closed, kids! I'm new to the ways of the art world...

COMING...

Noho -

• Mr. Guthals' band, KIND MONITOR performs at Joe's Pub Sunday, August 30th at 8pm. Get in now and be able to say you knew them when.

Da Bronx -

• OMG! EXOTIC INVASION! Do you dare?!?! Virgos free!! OMG

***Special Note (Week 4)***

Paul Vitale is living upstate for the summer and is using his time (aside from training to be the next Julia Child/Barefoot Countessa) to raise money for medical research on Alzheimer's Disease. He's going to walk the Memory Walk on September 26th as well as run the Rochester Half-Marathon and is raising donations for both at his DONATION PAGE. Visit soon and help him meet surpass his goal.

-d-

TUESDAY (now)....

What's Going On

Lower East Side -

• Polaroids by some of our favorite shutterbugs are being shown at a SPANKzine curated, one day exhibition, OH SNAP! at Envoy Gallery. After party downstairs at Home Sweet Home to follow. After after party at Eastern Bloc with Spank DJs Sean B. and Will.

Union Square -

• Regina Spektor performs new material from her new album while Kurt Anderson reads new material from his new book...or something.

Hell's Kitchen -

• Sherry Vine and Greg Scarnici are back on the Ars Nova stage...this time with special guest, Joey Arias.THE BUDDY AND BARBARA EVERHEART SHOW...Tonight!

Where I'll Be

Nunya -

• Dink!

WEDNESDAY...

What's Going On

Cherry Grove -

• Mr. TuT's back out at the Ice Palace for another LIVE AND ACOUSTIC performance. With "Moonlit skinny dippin after the show!" promised, this is a can't-miss!

Where I'll Be

Soho -

• Mr. Kost and M'Lady host a special SALON GRANDE with guest, Eric Shiner - a curator at the Andy Warhol Museum - who will be screening 13 of Andyl's screentests. DJ Severino Panzetta of Horsemeat Disco fame and a free champagne bar from 7 to 8pm round out the night's offerings.

East Village -

• Mr. Magnan and Mr. Sparber join forces to bring you a DEE-LITE! flavored GOOD TIMES at Eastern Bloc.

THURSDAY...

What's Going On

• Stuff. Swear.

Where I'll Be

East Village -

• New party from Spank DJ Sean B., bi-weekly at The Hose OOPS!. Mr. Dowling is one of two guest DJs this week.

ONGOING...

West Village -

• Mr. McGovern's performing his GLAAD Award nominated one-man show (to rave reviews) DIRTY STUFF five times in August at the Actor's Playhouse as part of the Fringe Festival. One man, multiple personalities. You won't be able to look away! Buy tickets NOW!

Park Avenue -

• SUMMER STREETS takes over Park Avenue and connecting streets from Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park (76th Street) for the last time this coming Saturday. Get out in the street!

Chelsea -

• NAKED (and SIZE MATTERS) are two shows at Paul Kasmin Gallery 'til Sept. 19th that you'll want to see...when the gallery reopens in Sept. Eh-heh! (Hat tip, Mr. Cisneros) Sorry if you went and they were closed, kids! I'm new to the ways of the art world...

***Special Note (Week 4)***

Paul Vitale is living upstate for the summer and is using his time to raise money for medical research on Alzheimer's Disease. He's going to walk the Memory Walk on September 26th and run the Rochester Half-Marathon and is raising donations through both at his DONATION PAGE he's created to make it easy for us all. Visit soon and help him meet his goal.

-d-

It's All Inside...

FRIDAY (now)....

(Carried over from yestiddy) I'm splitting listings up between "What's going on" and "Where I'll (likely) be"...in case that makes a difference for you in your planning process. If it does and if you want to acknowledge I make THAT big an impact on whether you have a good time or not let me know if you'd like to "sponsor" an aimlessly wandering soul who'd like more freedom to sleep "be creative" and drink "ponder life's great truths". Contact me here on Facesbook and let me know your proposed sponsorship "level".

Now, without further ado...

What's Going On

East Village -

• The Hose is host to FRISKY DISCO (cute masks, boys!) and DJ Aaron Elvis James' one hour mash-up set, hence this edition is aptly dubbed "Mashopolous". Go-go and Del Rio, too.


• Mr. Karff begins his birthday celebrations tonight at HE'S A REBEL at Nowhere. Guest DJ Kevington joins him on the decks.

Where I'll (well...there's at least a 50% chance) Be

West Village -

• I'll stop in for a guzzle at Gusto's nozzle courtesy of Mr. Williamson but it won't be a PRE-GAME affair for me...I'll likely be headed to a movie instead of a wild night out. We shall see. (Famous last words...)

SATURDAY...

What's Going On

Flatiron District -

• Mr. Geller oversees a lavish brunching situation at 230 Fifth's CHAMPAGNE PARTY BRUNCH today and Sunday and every Saturday and Sunday. Get into the "Liquored Up French Toast". I have a feeling it won't be the only one... I'd be here but I've got to get the laundry done this morning and jet to Long Island City (reason below).

Carroll Gardens -

• Gay Rugby star (and South Brooklyn gay-terrati), Mr. Maschi, is hosting a BROOKLYN RUGBY End of Season Fundraiser at P.J. Hanley's (adjoining South Brooklyn Pizza, home of "Fondle" gay Monday nights). $35 gets you food and beer and a warm fuzzy from being an athletic supporter (I'm assuming all who are reading this are men. If not and you're a woman, it's only $25 for that fuzz).

DUMBO -

• Galapagos Art Space hosts a Mr. Sosa creation: FLOATING KABARETTE with Narcissister, Adam & Mia, Jenny Rocha and Her Painted Ladies, Anya and free haircuts all night long!

Lower East Side -

• Ms. Montoya (my promotion "house" daughter. LOL) and Mr. Galindo invite you to hear Mr. Travolta spin ALL NIGHT LONG at 105 Rivington. I'm remembering the days of Preservation Loft Society soirees. Anyone with me? Anyone?

East Village -

• Mr. Cote moves his BUDDIES party to Saturday night for once. Come see what sort of "buddy" you can find on a Saturday night as opposed to a Tuesday one...

Hell's Town -

• Mr. Studmuffin joins a slew of party people hosting La Vasquez' (shout out to MP) NOTORIOUS Birthday Bash. Apparently this is THE party to hear what makes a Junior party a Junior party. If you're curious.

Where I'll (well...there's at least a 50% chance) Be

Long Island City -

• Christy Love and W. Jeremy a/k/a HOUSE OF STANK will be knockin' 'em dead at P.S. 1 this afternoon (approx. 4-6). You would WANT...!!

East Village -

• Mr. Smith is back from the town of P and joins Mr. Anders for yet another gloriously debauched ROCKET, with the sure hands of Ron Like Hell on the needle. I'll be here early and for just a moment before I DASH to...

Fashion Flatiron District! -

• Yes, yes...mr. Black has moved YET AGAIN! It's now at the Room Service space (35 East 21st btwn Bway and Park Ave. South). Tai and I are helping break it in by guest-hosting the first TUBWAY at the new location. Come over after serving it and getting 10s across the boards (I'm looking at YOU, Mr. Mason) at the LATEX BALL (Roseland) or ROCKET (The Hose). Or wherever you would be before you come to the Black. Wherever it is that you give what you give the way you GIVE it! You know.

SUNDAY...

What's Going On

West Village -

• Mr. Williamson advises WAKE UP BITCH! And Eat Something...especially if you've got the hangover I tend to have on a Sunday. Two price levels for brunch, one for drinkers ($35 for unlimited mimosas, bloodies, wine or prosecco and two courses) and one for those who practice moderation...or have damaged their liver the night before ($20 for one drink and two courses).

Coney Island -

• There are a few Sunday tea events in the summer that carry on the old Body & Soul tradition (in my opinion). Interestingly enough (?) they're all outside. And no, I'm not talking ASCENSION. One of them is every Sunday on the boardwalk in Coney Island. This week's event is a special BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION for DJ Louie Gorbea. Get in.

Financial District -

• Speaking of Body & Soul, a third of the DJ trio from that august gathering spins his popular 718 Sessions at Santos tonight.

Lower East Side -

• Kingdom gets DDARKK at Home Sweet Home on Chrystie. Join him you dark thing.

Where I'll (well...there's at least a 50% chance) Be

Carroll Gardens -

• Here's another of the outdoor Sunday "teas" I'm feeling...and the one I'm planning to attend: SUNDAY BEST. This week with Tim Sweeney. I really live for this party!

West Soho -

• Desi and Lady (who will be swooping down after her gig at the new moved Josh Wood Sunday party formerly known as Ono and now known as (Roof)TOP at Hudson Terrace) dance the night away down in their disco dungeon at VANDAM.

ONGOING...

West Village -

• Mr. McGovern's performing his GLAAD Award nominated one-man show DIRTY STUFF five times in August at the Actor's Playhouse as part of the Fringe Festival. One man, multiple personalities. You won't be able to look away! Buy tickets NOW!

Park Avenue -

• SUMMER STREETS takes over Park Avenue and connecting streets from Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park (76th Street) the next three Saturdays - making it a pedestrian and biking mall.

Chelsea -

• NAKED (and SIZE MATTERS) are two shows at Paul Kasmin Gallery 'til Sept. 19th that you'll want to see...well, if not both, you'll definitely want to see one.

***Special Note (Week 3)***

Paul Vitale is living upstate for the summer and is using his time to raise money for medical research on Alzheimer's Disease. He's going to walk the Memory Walk on September 26th and run the Rochester Half-Marathon and is raising donations through both at his DONATION PAGE he's created to make it easy for us all. Visit soon and help him meet his goal.

Oh! Final note: Look me up on the book o' face where I also post these listings (via notes) and where you can see all the lovely people whose names I've bolded above tagged in the note.

-d-

It's All Happening Here...

THURSDAY (now)....

I'm splitting listings up between "What's going on" and "Where I'll (likely) be"...in case that makes a difference for you. If it does and you'd like to "sponsor" an aimlessly wandering soul who'd like more freedom to "be creative" and "drink ponder life's great truths" contact me here with your proposed sponsorship "level".


Lo, without further ado -

What's Going On

Coney Island -

• The big story tonight, of course, is BLONDIE, Pat Benatar and The Donnas' free concert. All the children are trekking out to enjoy!

Lower East Side -

• Mr. Prentice celebrates his 28th birthday at VAMP: Xanadu 3000 with more trannies then you can shake an implant at!

P-Town -

• Up Massachusetts way, Mr. Smith welcomes one-half of SPANK! and guest DJ Sean B. to play some extra large, extra long, extra deep 12" Disco. Mrs. Smith (of whom Ryan is the progeny) is a special guest.

Where I'll (well...there's at least a 50% chance) Be

East Village -

• Much beloved Nowhere and Phoenix bartender, River celebrates his birthday tonight at PHOENIX in denim shorts...or with denim shorts...or during denim shorts?...unclear. Regardless, he leaves on vacation tomorrow morning so come see him off! Happy Birthday, River!

Williamsburg -

• Tangle (a/k/a Mr. Clayton) has put together a fun fundraiser for his next movie - a lesbian vampire, destined to be cult film shot in Manhattan and Brooklyn - with host Harriet Halloway and DJs JoJo Americo and Justin Strauss. Trailers for the movie to be shown over the course of the night and a show at midnight. VAMPIRE RIOTS...Come out and support burgeoning art, people! (Are you seeing a theme in this weekend's note? Track it, Sherlock)


• A hop, skip and a jump down the street, Chauncey D launches a new monthly bear DANCE party (he's psyched to give you beats to throw down to on an ACTUAL dance floor!) at Hugs. He wants to give you BEAR HUGS...Can you resist?

DUMBO -

• A new gay party in DUMBO with the Hetrick-Martin Institute (Harvey Milk High School) and DJ Nomi from Hercules and Love Affair...and the name makes me hungry! GUMBO at the new Galapagos Art Space. Free Haircuts all night! Say hello to Mr. Sosa, Galapagos' new Director of Programming while you're there.

LOOKING AHEAD to the weekend...

Flatiron District! -

• Yes, yes...mr. Black has moved YET AGAIN!...and is now at the space formerly known as Room Service (35 East 21st btwn Bway and Park Ave. South). Tai and I are helping break in the new space guest-hosting the first TUBWAY at the new location. Come over after serving it and getting 10s across the boards at the Latex Ball OR Rocket (The Hose). You know you give it wherever you go!

ONGOING...

Park Avenue -

• SUMMER STREETS takes over Park Avenue and connecting streets from Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park (76th Street) the next three Saturdays - making it a pedestrian and biking mall.

Chelsea -

• NAKED (and SIZE MATTERS) are two shows at Paul Kasmin Gallery 'til Sept. 19th that you'll want to see...well, if not both, you'll definitely want to see one.

***Special Note (Week 3)***

Paul Vitale is living upstate for the summer and is using his time to raise money for medical research on Alzheimer's Disease. He's going to walk the Memory Walk on September 26th and run the Rochester Half-Marathon and is raising donations through both at his DONATION PAGE he's created to make it easy for us all. Visit soon and help him meet his goal.

Complete listings for the weekend, tomorrow...

-d-

Seekers Anonymous

What's Twitter got to do with it? This SLATE article posits a fascinating reason that's not only plausible, but also somehow relieving...

Desperately seeking...?

So...freakin'...frightening

really? REALLY??

Love...

Need Help?

It's funny SCARY cuz it's true!!

I am really starting to wonder what the hell's happening in this country. I thought the craziness during the last election was just business-as-usual, but I had grown up and was more participatory than before, and therefore it seemed different. I thought Obama's election and the transference of power from one party to the other went relatively smoothly. Then the whole financial crisis struck and the surrealism of governmental actions, news reports relating to those actions and the reactions of "America" or "concerned Americans" (as reported via the same media outlets) to all of this, right up to the current healthcare reform hysteria, is making me feel a little crazy myself! I'm to the point where I'm almost convinced we're all nuts (and by "we" I mean, all of you!)!!

The following articles aren't helping to lay my fears to rest:

American Fascism?

Rise of Violent Militias? (Sure, it's Gawker, but still...)

Um...REALLY?!?! A gun? Worn to a townhall meeting strapped to your thigh? Not a threat? Oh OK!...Then what is it?

The comments, as ever, are fun reads.

If any one needs me, I'll be actively avoiding any thought of the peril that may await me and my loved ones in a Fascist (or anything remotely close...i.e. - what we live in now) America by partying it up irresponsibly. Seems the most logical thing to do at a time like this...

Weekender

***Special Note (Week 2)***

Paul Vitale is living upstate for the summer and is using his time to raise money for medical research on Alzheimer's Disease. He's going to walk the Memory Walk on September 26th and run the Rochester Half-Marathon and is raising donations through both at his Donation Page he's created to make it easy for us all. Visit soon and help him meet his goal.

FRIDAY...

West Village -

• Start the weekend with Mr. Williamson for some civilized cocktails and conversation (in direct proportion to the number of the former consumed). Hit Gusto for your PRE-GAME. No matter what you drink, though, keep it cute! Russ remembers all...and there's a good chance you'll see him later in the weekend...

Chelsea -

• Mr. Valin and DeMarko invite you to have your KAKE and eat it (all?...out?) too. Join them in the basement of the Chelsea Hotel.

East Village -

• Astro Erle, Cody Ravioli and crew celebrate the one year anniversary of SALON BORDELLO with hors d'ouevres from 8-10pm! Classy bitches!


• Carmine/DJ Big Ragoo's CLEAN is just around the corner at Lucky Cheng's Voodoo Lounge. Mr. Dailey and Mr. Ralston co-host so you know "clean" is relative (I mean that in the nicest way, of course, boys!).

Williamsbergendurgen -

• Mr. Furlong loves THE BUNKER at Public Assembly. This week, MUTEK present Musique RIsquee Showcase in the back room.

Fashion District -

• Give Daddy (a/k/a Johnny Dynell) some love for his birthday at GARY 49. The SPANK boys join him to...well, you know (they're hand's are gonna be SORE!). Happy Birthday, Daddy!

SATURDAY...

Carroll Gardens -

• B.E.M.F. - (Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival) is at the Old American Can Factory today, literally just down the block from me. Live sets from 30 something(?) DJs - including the Juan Maclean - and an open beer bar from 4-6pm.

Red Hook -

• Join the boys in the park to watch a little GOLDEN GIRLS and raise some money for SAGE (Senior Action in a Gay Environment).

Lower East Side -

• For your queer live music experience, hit the monthly QXBXRX

East Village -

• It's that time of the month...PLANET ZiZMOR 4 is back at The Hose for another dance-off to space dizco. We're gonna BRING IT with the costumes this time...I'm actually scared. Be ready!

SUNDAY...

West Village -

• Mr. Williamson hosts a sumptuous brunch at Centro Vinoteca with two pre-fixe options: $35 for you lushes or $20 for those who practice moderation, both include two courses. Just make sure you drop his name at the door or hit him up before you get there to take advantage of this special menu. So...WAKE UP BITCH! (and eat something)

Carroll Gardens -

• BKLYN Yard hosts Motor City Drum Ensemble this week at SUNDAY BEST. After BEMF on Saturday, Brooklyn is getting more than its fair share of amazing DJ performances this weekend. Don't Sleep!

East Village -

• Make your mom happy (potentially) and go to SUNDAY SCHOOL...Broke Straight Boys Edition *ahem*.

Governors Island -

• Ricardo's your contact for the guest list for VICTOR CALDERONE live on Governors Island.

Meatpacking District -

• This Sunday may be a bit confusing, but I'm gonna try and clear it up.
  
  Much of the usual crowd at GARDEN OF ONO is moving uptown for a new party at Hudson Terrace - (ROOF)TOP. Ladyfag, Malik So Chic and Matt Tratner continue as hosts with Junior Vasquez DJing and Claudio Braz added to the hosting mix.
  
  Back at The Gansevoort, however, Jordan Fox and I hold down the fort as construction continues (and the liquor pours).
  
  SO...if your eye is easily attracted by all that's shiny and new, head up for a drink and a dance with my lovely Lady and crew. On the other hand (or additionally? Hey...it's a long night and I'm right on your way!), if you're all about an easy, relaxing time in a great location where you can bask in the sun and enjoy this great weather, come get a drink from the handsome Mr. Grimm and find me on the patio (or vice versa. there's likely to be pitchers involved!).

East Village -

• Keeping it real Eastside style, Mr. Sparber, Mr. T and Ms. Simpson are the remedy (or the source) of your LOVE HANGOVER.

West Soho -

• As always, join Lady and Desi down at VANDAM for a truly great Sunday night time...now with DJ Will!

MONDAY (now)...

West Village -

• Mr. Duman is recruiting. Tonight is open play at BIG APPLE DODGEBALL so come try it out and potentially play for his team.

Carroll Gardens –

• Mr. Schmich is back and forth between bar and waiter, but - with your support - is looking to take the bar full-time and make FONDLE his own (so to speak). Fondle or be fondled every Monday at South Brooklyn Pizza.

ONGOING...

Park Avenue -

• SUMMER STREETS takes over Park Avenue and connecting streets from Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park (76th Street) the next three Saturdays - making it a pedestrian and biking mall.

Chelsea -

• NAKED (and SIZE MATTERS) are two shows at Paul Kasmin Gallery 'til Sept. 19th that you'll want to see...well, if not both, you'll definitely want to see one.

-d-

Manhattan Airport West

MUG says it's a hoax, and it definitely smacks of an absurdist joke, BUT the website is REALLY complete and barely HINTS at anything funny/sarcastic. Could these people be for real??

MANHATTAN AIRPORT a/k/a bulldoze central park.

The Long and Short of It

MONDAY (now)...

Carroll Gardens -

• Mere steps from my home (don't stalk me!), FONDLE takes place every Monday night at South Brooklyn Pizza. Mr. Schmich serves it up. A group of first-timers are hitting it up with a surprise visit tonight. Come with and de-virginize yourself!

TUESDAY...

Hell's Kitchen -

• Mr. Williamson is at it again. His RUSSKI BUSINESS at Vlada puts potatoes to good use.Mr. Grimm serves the fruits and Angelique Ali gives you a show

Chelsea -

• Mr. Braun is entangled in tango and wants to ensnare you, too! Join him at Chelsea Studios tonight for a free session of OPEN ROLE TANGO. Your choice, ladies...which'll you be?

East Village -

• A "Cote" of...er...a different color?, THIS Mr. Cote hosts a weekly Tuesday party at Nowhere Bar called BUDDIES. Music enthusiasists and lovers of stout take note.

WEDNESDAY...

...is CHOCK-a-BLOCK!

Soho -

• Jeremy Kost, Ladyfag (fresh back from London) and big fashion alight at SALON GRANDE at the Soho Grand.

West Soho? -

• LMFAO performs at GREENHOUSE WEDNESDAYS. Hit up Mr. Coppola for the guest list sitch, etc.

Billyburg -

• Pony dishes it out while Corey TuT plays with your levels at HUGS & HEIFERS - the only country you'll need...this week.

Clinton Hill -

• Mr. Cambeiro wants your wiener. Head to Sweet Revenge for THE WIENER ROAST. Maybe bring your estranged ex...though I think it's more about fun than about either of the r words.

East Village -

• DJ Big Ragoo (a/k/a Carmine) is busier and busier. Two parties this week bear his imprint. Tonight, drink up at your namesake party, LUSH ("whaaaat?! You don't know me!?") at Nowhere Bar.

THURSDAY...

Tribeca -

• COREY TUT is also working a double-billing this week with a special live, acoustic set at Uncle Mike's (generously sharing the bill with two other guys...cuz he's THAT nice!)

FRIDAY...

East Village -

• Astro Erle, Cody Ravioli and crew celebrate the one year anniversary of SALON BORDELLO with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails!


• Just around the corner (it's the same building, even), Carmine's getting CLEAN. Mr. Dailey and Mr. Ralston enable him. See the debacle!

Williamsbergendurgen -

• Mr. Furlong's passion these days...well one of the bigger...THE BUNKER books a full bill of great DJs at Public Assembly every Friday. Catch them this Friday to warm up for B.E.M.P. (See below).

LOOKING FORWARD...

Carroll Gardens -

• Literally down my block...B.E.M.P. - Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival goes all day Saturday (August 8th) and boasts an amazing (and extensive) line-up of DJs (The Juan Maclean!).

East Village -

• Don't stay too long tho, cuz it's time - once again - to visit the groovy PLANET ZiZMOR with your intergalactic companions Alon, Idan and crew (including me!). Saturday, August 8th.

Park Avenue -

• For the next three Saturdays, Park Avenue and connecting streets from Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park will be closed to motorists and turned over to cyclists, runners, skaters/rollerbladers and pedestrians for SUMMER STREETS. Bike-sharing is part of it! Check the website for details.

ONGOING...

• A power-duo of exhibits at Paul Kasmin Gallery runs July 9th - Sept. 18th. NAKED in the front and HUNG...sorry...SIZE MATTERS in the back give you plenty to peruse.

***Special Note***

Prodigal Son (ok, ok...I'm being dramatic) Paul Vitale is living upstate for the summer and is using his time to raise money for medical research on Alzheimer's Disease. He's going to walk the Memory Walk and run the Rochester Half-Marathon and has created a Donation Page to make it easy to donate to the cause. Visit and help him meet his fundraising goal.

-d-

August? What?!! NOW?!

THURSDAY (now)...

Williamsburg -

• Take in THE AJA AND JOSHUA SHOW for the last time as they close out their month-of-Thursdays block of shows at Pete's Candy Store.

Tribeca -

• The final screening in the 92YTribeca Film series is JE, TU, IL, ELLE by Chantal Akerman. The film is introduced by writer Sarah Schulman.

West Village -

• Afterward, follow curator, Mr. Baran up to Julius' for the monthly MATTACHINE SOCIETY party. Mr. DeBoy will be spinning per usual.

P-Town -

• Mr. Smith has returned to Mass. and to Vixen for his 12" DISCO. Leaves you satisfied!

East Village -

• If you missed the boat party on Friday, catch the latest Spankzine at this second ISSUE 14 ZINE RELEASE PARTY with One-Half Nelson, Erickatoure Aviance and Mr. Rafferty at The Hose.

FRIDAY...

Chelsea -

• Mr. Valin and DeMarko give it another go this week at the Chelsea Hotel...and this time it's a TWO-hour open vodka bar. KAKE...get it downstairs!


• Another downstairs burly buffet is just up the block at SNAXX under Westside Tavern. Gus and Rich are taking a seasonal break for the month of August so better get your fill!

Williamsberghain -

• BOYS, BOOTS & BEARDS is back with Michael T., Ricardo Studmuffin and Alon - a/k/a Zoltar - on decks and Shaquanda Coca Mulatta and myself seeing to the guests. Shaquanda will most likely be seeing double the crowd. Come squeeze one (last good time) out before the month ends!

East Village -

• Mr. Cote's gonna split himself in two so he can be both places: FRISKY DISCO at The Hose, and BoysBootsBeards out at Hugs (the bar's his pet nightlife project!). Luckily, there're enough foxes out there (and enough time) to do both locations.

Cherry Grove -

• Out on the Island, Mr. Sparber spins the tunes for Mr. Nardicio's BOXERS & BRIEFS Underwear Party at the Ice Palace. The pool's open late (3am) and no swimsuit's required! What else needs be said?

SATURDAY...

Williamsburg -

• Mr. Dailey wants your bike clean. Come get it washed at his KEEP IT CLEAN BIKE WASH...cuz who wants to ride a dirty bike (Andre!?!)? There's a show, too.

Long Island City -

• (The Original) Water Taxi Beach's THE BEACH PARTY, LIC is back and opens with DJ Abe Duque. Residents include Justin and Mr. Harkin from BKLYN Yard's Sunday Best. ...FYI.

Ft. Greene -

• Mr. Rogenstein welcomes one and all to his loft (a/k/a 12 turn 13) for yet another HOUSE-N-HOME. Santiago Salazar and DJ Qu headline.

East Village -

• Mother Dimpfl (a/k/a Mike D) is moving upstate and Disco Connie, Jeff Jackson, Mr. Madden and other denizens of Double-Headed Disco are waving a fond farewell/puttin' the needle on the record at FAREWELL (TO DISCO) at Nowhere Bar.

Fashion District -

• Tai and I give you geisha guest-hosting at tonight's CASTLE at mr. Black 3. DJs Michael Magnan, Telfar and Kingdom supply the beats.

SUNDAY...

Carroll Gardens -

• After experiencing last week's freak thunderstorm-related weather and transcendental DJ set by Omar S at SUNDAY BEST I am ALL ABOUT BKLYN Yard! This week gives you Maurice Fulton on decks and - hopefully - better/less freaky weather.

Governors Island -

• Mr. Studmuffin hosts a "little" daytime gig for VICTOR CALDERONE...sort of a "tea with the queen" situation!

East Village -

• Speaking of legends and queens, Chauncey D holds his 7th BEETLEJUICE wat which he's celebrating all things Madge('s va-jay-jay). Decipher which person (or thing) in that sentence is the legend and queen and bring your answer down to Nowhere Bar. Maybe you'll win something! Screening of Sex: The Film at midnight...

MONDAY...

Carroll Gardens -

• Mere steps from my home, FONDLE takes place every Monday night at South Brooklyn Pizza. Mr. Schmich serves it up. Get in!

LOOKING FORWARD...

Carroll Gardens -

• Literally down my block...B.E.M.P. - Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival goes all day and boasts a pretty awesome (and extensive) line-up.

East Village -

• Don't stay too long tho, cuz it's time - once again - to visit the groovy PLANET ZiZMOR with your hosts and guides Alon, Idan and crew (including me!). All this on Saturday, August 8th!

(Plain ol') Bottom Line: Here's hoping this crazy weather a) isn't the start of the eradication of human life from earth as a result of global warming and b) is almost past us. I want sun! Have a great weekend regardless, and - as Miley Cyrus' "Aunt" Dolly reminds us - "if you want the rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain.".






this looks FUN!

-d-

The Week Ahead...

MONDAY (now)...

Carroll Gardens -

• Mere steps from my home, FONDLE takes place every Monday night at South Brooklyn Pizza. Mr. Schmich has recently (tonight) taken over bartending duties, so come by, have a drink (not too complicated!) and tip well! He's a workin' man!

Boerum Hill -

• Tonight is also the monthly LAST MONDAY at Floyd on Atlantic.

TUESDAY...

Hell's Kitchen -

• Mr. Scarnici (genius parodist - is that a word?) and Ms. Vine team up to make you laugh in a spoof of variety shows like The Sonny & Cher show. See them in THE BUDDY & BARBARA EVERHEART COMEDY HOUR at Ars Nova.


• Russkies crowd Vlada for vodka during Russki Business on Tuesdays. Mr. Williamson is ever-gracious as host of his namesake evening while Mr. Grimm helps out with the liquid transport and delivery aspects of the vodka imbibing.

East Village -

• Mr. Ralston hosts a night of art and performance with artists/performers including Jools Palmer and Chadwick Moore, among others, at THE HOSE

WEDNESDAY...

Cherry Grove -

• Corey TuT performs ACOUSTIC LIVE at the Ice Palace. Special discounted hotel rates at the Grove Hotel when you say Corey's name!

Gramercy/Chelsea -

• Mr. Ovando, Dina Marie and crew host EYE CANDY...and we're not talking lubricating eye drops.

East Village -

• Mr. Dulanto and Bump spin at One & One...BUMP & MICX.

THURSDAY...

Tribeca -

• The final screening in the 92YTribeca Film series is JE, TU, IL, ELLE by Chantal Akerman. The film is introduced by writer Sarah Schulman.

East Village -

• If you missed the boat party on Friday, catch the latest Spankzine at this second ISSUE 14 ZINE RELEASE PARTY at The Hose.

FRIDAY...

Williamsberghain -

• Boys, Boots & Beards with Michael T., Ricardo Studmuffin, Alon/Zoltar, Shaquanda Coca Mulatta and yours truly, is back! Come squeeze in one last good time before the month ends.

-d-

It's Friday...

FRIDAY (now)...

West Village -

• As he is EVERY Friday, Mr. Williamson is starting the weekend with GUSTO! Why not join?

East Village -

• It's a FRISKY DISCO with Corey TuT spinning a saccharine sweet-n-sour mix. Go-go by Matthew Camp (Thanks, UBERMENSCH!) and a surprise blast from the past. Oh the suspen(is)e!

Hudson River -

• Mr. Rafferty and the boys of SPANK want to take you on a three-hour tour...if you have a ticket already, that is. If not, SPANK BOAT PARTY is SOLD OUT kids! What will you do!? Oh. Maybe go to the SECOND release party next Thursday at the Hose! Yeah. That.

Chelsea -

Maybe it's always been this way, but I feel like it's particularly true these days that Chelsea=Bears and this weekend, all the Bears wanna do is wear speedos?!

• Not only do they like speedos, they're SO hot right now there's an actual CLUB you can officially join! Not sure what the dues are, but my friend Chauncey D is DJing the METRO BEAR NY SUMMER BEACH PARTY, taking place - naturally - at View Bar and involving ribs & wings. I love me some Chauncey and support anything he does, so...fat/hairy/skinny/otter/cub/platypus/egret/whatever?...go!


• MORE Bears! Get in on the ground floor...sorry...basement, as a new kind of man party (with an old reference for a name) takes off. Robert Valin and DeMarko (who's celebrating his birthday.) kick off KAKE at the Chelsea Hotel.


• Finally (and most enduringly)...just down the street and back down some stairs...the original "man party" for glammabears and their ilk, SNAXX, is back for one more Friday after tonight before it takes its annual summer season hiatus through August.

SATURDAY...

Hamptons -

• The lovely Greenberg sisters (Hey girls!) are displaying their wares to fine affect (no doubt) at their TULESTE TRUNK SHOW at Alice + Olivia out in the land of fancy-pants. There's bubbly, too! MMmmm!

West Village -

• Joe Fiore and DJ Billy Carroll take us back to Paradise...Garage with DANCE 208: GARAGE CLASSICS Summer/Larry Levan's Birthday Edition. This one's always a crowd pleaser!

Hell's Kitchen -

• Mr. Casey is celebrating the 38th anniversary of his birth puttin' (it) on (at) THE RITZ. Come help him do it (up) right.

Williamsburg -

• Chaz Requina and Jason Pants of Palms Out Sounds are djing at the inevitably utter madness that will be SECOUSSE UK VS. BK. This is gonna be some VOO-DOO shit, ya'll!


• Meanwhile...and no doubt as equally mad...Vice Mag and Colt 45 (they're everywhere!!) present THE DEATH OF LIVEFASTDIE, LiveFastDie's purported last show ever. It just sounds cool.

DUMBO -

• Last week I said Mr. Sosa repped Lady Rizo but I lied! The truth is he's booking and promoting all the events at Galapagos Art Space now and this week has put together another amazing FLOATING KABARETTE that includes Matt "Sealboy" Fraser...a category/"type" I forgot to include earlier. Sorry sealboys everywhere!

East Village -

• Disco Connie and Jeff Jackson present their annual ode to all things Summer. Donna Summer! At this month's DOUBLE-HEADED DISCO they're promising to WALLOW in it with epic 20 minute or more tracks non-stop! Hey Giorgio!

Grand Central -

• In my work hood (for all you travelers and open bar enthusiasists) Public House (41st btwn Lex and 3rd) hosts an hour long OPEN BAR - ALL liquors! - for MyOpenBar.

Fire Island PINES (shuffle those letters a bit, boys!) -

• The Pines Party: ENDLESS SUMMER is finally here. You must know everything there is to know by now, but - in case you don't - get deets here: www.pinesparty.com. Give surfer, dude...

SUNDAY...

Governors Island -

• After running them through a quick wash cycle to get the rib sauce out, the Bears are pulling their banana hammocks back on and hitting the Governors Island Water Taxi Beach for BEARS ON THE BEACH. This time, it may actually be sand that ends up filling their trunks...

Gramercy -

• Tom O'Ireland is moving west but is putting lots of his prints up for sale first. Come enjoy complimentary wine and pick up a piece or two at the $5 ART SALE/GOING AWAY PARTY and help he, Raphael and the dogs get to Cali.

Gowanus -

• One of the most hotly anticipated SUNDAY BEST's is this Sunday at BKLYN Yard with Detroit's Omar S. Catch him now and say you knew about him when.

W'umburg -

• Making this a day of tough decisions for bears, 3rd Ward is hosting it's 2ND ANNUAL PIG ROAST & DANCE PARTY where 200 lbs of hog will be transformed into delicious pork tacos that can be washed down with FREE (from 4 to 5pm) Colt 45 (See??).

Lower Chelsea -

• The Bears lumber straight from beach (or BBQ pit) to hot tub (careful emptying those suits, men!) at TRUCK STOP at The Park.

Meatpacking District -

• A few steps away, Matt Tratner's celebrating his annual 30th at GARDEN OF ONO this Sunday. Come share a drink with me, wish him well and wish Ladyfag "Bon Voyage" as she readies to jet away for a real vacation for once.

MONDAY...

Dirty Jerz -

• Newly leaderless and (ostensibly) vulnerable, Jerzey's being invaded by that eternal shit-stirrer/trouble-maker (and proud of it!), Michael Formika Jones and crew (Hey DJ Adam!) under cover of visiting the Mountain Creek Water Park. The bus for SOAKIN' WET leaves EARLY, so pretend you've got a day job and join the morning commute before flipping all the Suits off, hitting the showers and then suitin' the flip up for some water slide wedgie fun!

A HEAD...

• Boys, Boots & Beards with Michael T., Ricardo Studmuffin, Alon/Zoltar, Shaquanda Coca Mulatta and yours truly, is back at HUGS in fair Billyburg next Friday, July 31st. Come squeeze in one last good time before the month ends.

(Barely Budding) Bottom Line: I have pics...I just didn't get time to post 'em. I will! Now off to Spank! Have a great weekend, kids!

-d-