For those staying in New York over the break, our friends at InsideNewYork were kind enough to throw together this guide of events going on this weekend.

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Finally, Midterm madness has come to an end—or at least a pause—for the two days off we at Columbia so dearly treasure as Fall Break.  Step out of the Morningside Heights bubble and onto the 1 for some NYC exploration and debauchery!  As always, check out InsideNewYork for more!

Thursday 

‘de Pneuma de Pneuma’ Grace Exhibition Space (http://www.grace-exhibition-space.com/performance.php?event_id=183)
Grace Exhibition Space, opened in 2006, is a gallery devoted to performance art. This Thursday, Martin Bakero, from Paris, who seeks “the rhythm within the verb, the puff, the sound, the view, the movement” will perform for the first time in New York City with Edwin Torres, a self-described lingualisualist. They will be accompanied by Tamara Yadeo, a sound and video artist and musician.  Come for a night of “soul and spirit” and free wine and beer.
8:30-11 pm 840 Broadway, 2nd floor, Brooklyn NY 11206, Subway: J.Z to Flushing Avenue. $5 suggested donation. 

Basement Bhangra
D.J. Rekha’s monthly dance party is the place to go for South Asian rap and lots of crazy dancing. Be sure to show up in time for the free frozen mojitos from 7-8PM and the free bhangra dance lesson at 9PM, then spend the rest of the night showing off your new moves.
S.O.B.’s. 204 Varick St (at W Houston St). (212) 243-4940. Thurs, Nov 3; 7PM. 1 to Houston St. Admission: $16; Before 8PM: $5; With Flyer: $13; Advance Tickets: $10.
A listing of events for the rest of the weekend below the jump

For those that will be spending their weekend buried in textual evidence, this week’s guide is nothing more than a waste of space.  But, for those who have lost all hope, check out your outlet options.  And as always, visit insidenewyork.com for more.

Postscrypt Artsfest 2010

Support your local undergrad artists by attending this year’s art-expo. Help campus life come alive by spending the remainder of your Halal money on student art pieces and throwing paint in the “catharsis tent.”

WHEN: Sat,  May 1st @ 3—10pm

WHERE: Van Am Quad + College Walk, Columbia University

PRICE: FREE!

N64 meets your NYC nightlife

Faile, two Brooklyn-based artists, have used their postmodern expertise to convert an abandoned store-front into a throw back video arcade.  Expose the brilliance of their work by stopping by and zoning out in a few games to become part of their exhibit.

WHEN: Fri, April 30 @ 7:30pm, open until May 27th

WHERE: 158 Allen St (between Stanton & Rivington)

PRICE: FREE!

Last laugh before finals @ Webster Hall

This Saturday, check your budget and your dignity at the door at the Ford Fiesta Concert. Caitlin-Marie Miner, Monica Lo, Mike Del Rio, Sophie Dupin, and Charlie Tippie are performing at Webster Hall for FREE with an OPEN BAR and HAPPY HOUR specials.  Expect greatness on Sunday morning.  21+

WHEN: Sat, May 1 @ 5pm

WHERE: The Studio at Webster Hall, 125 E 11th St

PRICE: FREE, but must RSVP here

Ditch Havana once and for all – Red Hook Ball Fields are OPEN!

Welcome the South-American food trucks at Red Hook Ball Fields for their summer premiere. These cheap pupusas, huaraches, arepas, and aguas frescas (Gringos, see wiki) will do you in.

WHEN: Every Saturday and Sunday Through October from 8am till sundown

WHERE: Clinton St & Bay St 
Brooklyn, NY 11231

PRICE: FREE!

The countdown is on.  Nothing will get done. Just get out there with insidenewyork.

Last Bummer Summer (ha!) PARTY!

Come bounce to Indie-Electronica group MKNG FRNDZ, trip on visual Art by Death Bear, and bask in the wit and talent of performing host Ojay Morgan. Open bar and kissing booth all night for the cost of a Hooda plate. (21+) WEBSITE

WHEN: Fri, April 16 @ 10pm

WHERE: The Public Assembly, 70th North 6th St, Brooklyn

PRICE: $5 Cover

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If the only outing you’ve had this week is to pit stop at Pink Berry on your way to Riverside, it’s time to get your act in gear.  As always, you can count on Bwog’s compadres at Inside New York for help.

Forget the cute floral mini.  Indulge freely at “Cupcake Camp.”

Free adorably iced cakes and open bar if you just pretend you’re there for the book signing. Register here, and email  cupcakecampnyc@gmail.com for an official baker registration form if you plan on playing potluck and bringing your own delights. 21+

WHEN: Friday, April 9th @ 7pm

WHERE: Happy Ending, 302 Broome St (between Eldridge and Forsyth Sts)

PRICE: FREE

“Letters by J.D. Salinger.” Buzz kill.

The Morgan Library is presenting 10 letters by the recently deceased J.D. Salinger to unveil “a period of Salinger’s life that has remained obscure and …the daily habits and thoughts of this legendary author.”  The perfect guise for productivity.

WHERE: The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Avenue

WHEN: Thurs, April 7th @ 10:30am–5pm; Fri 10:30am–9pm; Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 11am–6pm

PRICE: $8/students, $12/adults

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Go on, get back in the game. The city streets are calling your pasty cheeks with the reemergence of $3 sunglass stands and 90s denim jackets. Here is INY with your best bets as to how to get it done.

International Pillow Fight Day – JOIN US THERE!

All over the world, grown adults will go ape shit for International Pillow Fight Day. Join your behind the scene friends from Bwog and INY to take part in the festivities.  But, make sure to save some mojo for the after party at Bell House in Park Slope and leave the pillow on the battlefield.

WHEN: Saturday, April 3 @ 3-6pm (after party @ 9pm)

WHERE: Union Square

PRICE: Free

The Diana hits Webster Hall

Funkmaster Flex and Hot 97 are calling all the single ladies to Webster hall for a night to celebrate the best kind of female liberation– free admission to a club.  19+.

WHEN: Thursday, April 1 @ 10pm

WHERE: Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St

PRICE: Girls are FREE all night. Gents are $25

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While you may have to invest in a pair of swimmies and a ski mask to get to the subway station, the lovelies at Inside New York have found some options for the more adventurous members of the Columbia community.

Avant-garde or just sort of trippy?

If weather conditions permit, The DUMBO Arts Center has proposed to hold The Great Pop-Up Art Sale, welcoming over 200 artists and their lively masterpieces starting at $50 a pop.  Could be an experience.

WHEN: Fri, February 26th 6-9pm; Sat, February 27th noon-8pm; Sun, February 28th noon-6pm

WHERE: DUMBO Arts Center (30 Washington Street, near Front Street, Brooklyn).

Hit the gym.  Lose the Skeevies.  Help save wildlife!

Jeopardize your dignity for a free nighttime cruise to the Statue of Liberty in the name of a noble cause.  By taking it all off, you can get free admission to a Circle Line Sightseeing ship, and for every minute you keep your pasty buns unveiled, the Coney Island Polar Bear Club will donate money to the Wildlife Conservation Society. Prudes pay $20. To register, send an e-mail to polarbears@quinnandco.com

WHEN: Sat, February 27, 11-12pm

WHERE: Pier 83 (W 42nd St at Hudson River) PRICE: Free for “naked” participants, $20 for spectators

Bougie Bingo

Join Murray Hill, the self-proclaimed “hardest working middle-aged man in show business,” and drag queen Linda Simpson at Le Poisson Rouge for a classy game of bingo. Advertising its “challenge games” and “secret numb

ers,” you’re sure to run into some interesting characters who have made the trip through the blizzard storm in hopes of winning the cash jackpot.  If that’s not alluring enough, Le Poisson Rouge has invited celebrity guest spokesmodels and a burlesque babe mosey to serve up some grub and keep your eyes engaged. (21+)

WHEN: Sat, February 27 @ 7pm; Happy Hour 6:30-7:30pm

WHERE: (Le) Poisson Rouge’s Gallery Bar (158 Bleecker St, near Thompson St) PRICE: Free

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Don’t know how to start your weekend? Columbia RAs and Babeland will be holding a sex toys workshop this evening in the lobby of Harmony Hall from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, consisting of a one hour lecture and a 30 minute “shopping experience.”

Read the full flyer after the jump!

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Bwog is teaming up with Inside New York to ship out Columbians by the masses to locations throughout NYC. Make sure to check out the “Guide to the Weekend” and the INY weekly blog for motivation to look beyond Netflix and into the wonderful opportunities south of 110th.

Pourhouse Your Heart: A refuge for singles at Columbia’s favorite dive bar

Beginning with performances by the Black Hearts at 10 pm Saturday night, Columbia’s very own Pourhouse will be passing out numbered roses to single ladies, complimentary numbered tickets to ambitious fellows, and free shots to numerical pairs.  On Sunday night, Pourhouse’s Valentine’s Day Ex-orcism Party will offer a safe space for those who missed out over the weekend. Kicking off at 7 pm, singles can bring the photo of an ex to pin to the dartboard for a free Bud Light. Bull’s-eye = FREE OPEN BAR for an hour! 21+.  Love at last.

WHEN: Saturday February 13 and Sunday February 14

WHERE: Village Pourhouse (982 Amsterdam Avenue, near 108th Street)

Jump for more weekend fun!

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You’ve been camping in Butler and watching YouTube videos for three days studying hard! You deserve a break!

Friday

Gerhard Richter – considered one of the saviors of contemporary painting, this German artist’s paintings are on show until January 8th.

10am – 6pm, Marian Goodman Gallery, 24 W57th St

FREE

Blip Festival – celebrating chip music and its related disciplines, events include live performances, documentary screenings and workshops

The Bell House, 149 7th St

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Bwog wishes you all a happy holiday weekend before finals start!

Friday

World’s Largest Menorah Lighting – In celebration of Hannukah, the lighting will continue nightly at the same time, except for Friday at 3:45.

5pm, 5th Ave at 59th St, in front of the Plaza Hotel.

FREE

Caroling at the Morgan – the Morgan Library & Museum hosts singers from Mannes and the New School

6:30pm – 8:30pm, The Morgan Library, 225 Madison Ave

FREE
Gingerbread Display – Le Meridien Hotel hosts this gingerbread house extravaganza, featuring creations made by New York bakeries. $1 buys you a vote for your favorite, with all proceeds going to City Harvest.

Le Meridien Hotel, 119 West 56th St between 6th and 7th Aves

FREE

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The Rockefeller Center tree is lit! Make time to stroll down 5th Avenue to take in the delightful displays! Bwog tries to look beyond the rapidly intensifying holiday spirit taking over the city, but can’t quite stretch it to Sunday…

Friday

Composers and Choreographers Workshop – the Dance Devision of Julliard presents this presentation by the studio class, also featuring students from the Paris Conservatory

8 pm at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 155 West 56th St

FREE

Woods and Real Estate - both dreamy bands bill themselves as ‘psychedelic’, worth the multiple (3) subway transfers if you’re in the mood

8pm, at Market Hotel, 1142 Myrtle Avenue at Broadway

$8

Saturday

Tennessee Williams on Film – a chance to see film adaptations of some of Williams’ major works, lasting this weekend and next. The IFC’s two new screens also open Friday.

Glass Managerie screens at 11 am at the IFC, 323 6th Avenue at W 3rd St

$12.50

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Make the most of your time in the city before heading home for some family time and too much stuffing.

Friday
28 Hours of Innovative Art – marathon of performers, featuring musicians and dancers, hosted by Arts for Art
Clemente Solo Velez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St, between Rivington and Delancy
6 pm – midnight on Saturday
Students, $20

New York Horror Film Festival (through Sunday)
Various locations
$16 for a program of at least 4 films

Columbia Ballet Collaborative – new works performed by five professional ballet dancers enrolled at Columbia
Strong Studio, Barnard Hall Annex, 117th St and Broadway
9 pm
$5 with CUID

Saturday
Goddard Riverside Community Center Book Fair – annual book sale
593 Columbia Avenue at 86th St
10 – 6

Secret Project Robot – Knyfe Hyts are followed by a program of Chinese bands, most of them touring the US for the first time
corner of River St and Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn
8:30 doors
$8

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Go underground, go wild, just go out.  It’s your Guide to the Weekend.

Friday

Hip Hop Karaoke Brooklyn Regional Championship

9 pm, Southpaw, 125 5th Avenue between St. John’s and Sterling Place, Park Slope

$10

Girls and Boys: The Cool Kids – electronic dance music night, with a live set by retro rappers The Cool Kids, rsvp online for cheap admission

10 pm, Webster Hall, 125 East 25th St

$25 on the door, $15 advance, $1 with rsvp at gbh.tv

Saturday

Canstruction – bring canned food to donate to this unique charity event. Donations will be used to create large scale public installations, which at the end of the event will be donated to local food banks for distribution.

7 am – 11 pm, World Financial Center, 220 Vesey St at West St

FREE

David Hockney Paintings 2006-2009 – the first exhibition of the artist’s new work in New York for 12 years, these new oils are split between two locations

10 – 6 Pace Wildenstein, 32 East 57th St and 534 West 25th St

FREE

Sunday

Desire Caught By the Tail – part of the performance art Biennale Performa 09, a ‘darkly comic’ production of Picasso’s play about the Nazi occupation of Paris

7 pm, X-Initiative, 548 West 22nd St between 10th and 11th Avenue

FREE

Big Old Brooklyn Party – celebration of New York’s first Independent Bookstore Week kicks off at several Brooklyn locations, including the newly opened Greenpoint

2 -4, Freebird Books, 123 Columbia St, between DeGraw and Kane St, Cobble Hill

FREE

Two days later and it’s the weekend again.

Festivals Galore:

NY Comedy Festival (Friday only) – The last day to see some of the biggest names in comedy including Ricky Gervais and Tracy Morgan

tickets from $20

IFPDA Print Fair

12 – 8 Friday and Saturday, 12 – 6 on Sunday

643 Park Avenue at 67th St

student tickets $10

2009 Artists’ Book Fair – premier showcase of contemporary prints, multiples, and artists’s books. ‘Happenings’ will be occurring throughout the fair, including live production, exchanges and distribution of work from invited artists.

11am-7pm Friday and Saturday, 11am-4pm Sunday

548 West 22nd St between 10th and 11th Avenue

FREE

Cook.Eat.Drink.Live – worth the hefty price tag for Top Chef fanatics and gourmands, tickets give all-day access to New York’s ‘ultra-premium food and spirits, plus appearances from world-famous chefs’

Friday 6 – 9, Saturday and Sunday 2 – 6

The Tunnel/La Vue, 608 West 28th St

$65

Or else, spend some time frolicking outdoors while you still can! For free!

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