Events Listings
The Beets, Christmas Island, Beach Fossils, The Anasuzis, Total Slacker
Music: Rock, Pop and Hip-HopTue., Feb. 9, 7 p.m.
Yeah, we know. You've seen a million bills stacked with ramshackle lo-fi bands this past year, but this is going to be good. For one thing, Christmas Island (pictured) has made their way from San Diego to (hopefully) play "Twenty-Nine," a song that entertains the idea that maybe growing up isn't so bad after all, as long as it's with the one you love. They also sing an ode to dinosaurs in which the line, "I wish we could've coexisted" is featured prominently. $8
The Interrogative Mood: A Novel? with Padgett Powell and Matt Weiland
Talks & ReadingsTue., Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Would you have the slightest idea, if we somehow started over, how to reinvent the radio or even the telephone? If you could trade out and be, say, Godzilla, wouldn't you jump on it, dear? Are you bothered by socks not matching up in subtler respects than color? And, what questions will local editor Weiland ask Powell (pictured) when they appear together tonight to discuss Powell's 164-page novel comprised entirely of questions, of which the previous sentences of this paragraph are but three? FREE
Yeasayer, Javelin, Class Actress
Music: Rock, Pop and Hip-HopTue., Feb. 9, 8 p.m.
On the night of the band's much, much, much-anticipated new album release, Odd Blood, Yeasayer takes the stage for the second of two New York City release shows (the first was yesterday at Bowery Ballroom) that will be jam-packed with music critics and beards and music critics with beards. Last year gave us Animal Collective and Grizzly Bear? This year it's Vampire Weekend and Yeasayer. SOLD OUT
Sean Walsh & the National Reserve, Neighbors, Eastern Midwestern
Music: Rock, Pop and Hip-HopTue., Feb. 9, 10 p.m.
$8
Pen Parentis Literary Salon
Talks & ReadingsTue., Feb. 9, 6 p.m.
Featuring local authors Rachel Sherman, Mark Shulman, and Meg Mullins, whose first novel, The Rug Merchant, was recently acquired by Fox Searchlight Pictures. Drinks and discussion are mandatory and will follow the reading. Free
at the Gild Hall Hotel, 15 Gold St., at Platt St (map)
Financial District
212-232-7700
Wordshop with Stephen Meads
Talks & ReadingsTue., Feb. 9, 6 p.m.
A series of talks on the craft of poetry that happens because of public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts which is pretty cool. Free
Amy Bloom: Where The God of Love Hangs Out
Talks & ReadingsTue., Feb. 9, 7 p.m.
The author reads from her latest work and discusses it afterwards. Free
Panel: "The Art of Hypochondria"
Talks & ReadingsTue., Feb. 9, 7 p.m.
Featuring a discussion with D. Graham Burnett, Brian Dillon, and Marina van Zuylen. This talk will explore hypochondria and all its many different and mysterious facets. Free
Scott Selby and Greg Campbell - Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History
Talks & ReadingsTue., Feb. 9, 7 p.m.
The authors will discuss the challenges behind the research as well as relate anecdotes about writing the book itself. A reading and discussion will follow. Free
52 Prince St., between Lafayette and Mulberry Sts (map)
Soho
212-274-1160
AN EVENING OF FIRST BOOKS IN ENGLISH
Talks & ReadingsTue., Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Featuring poets Sarah Dowling, Michelle Taransky, and Marina Temkina. Evening curated by Belladonna and the Ugly Duckling Press. $6
Zachary German: Eat When You Feel Sad
Talks & ReadingsTue., Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m.
German will be interviewed by the cult sensation Tao Lin about his new book. Wine will be served. Free
DF Sweedler, Brian McFadden, Andy Pitz, Marina Franklin, Mike DeStefano, jermaine Fowler, Pete Correale, Mike Britt, Paul Mercurio
Comedy: Stand-UpTue., Feb. 9, 8 p.m.
$20 + 2 drink minimum
1568 Second Ave., between 81st and 82nd Sts (map)
Upper East Side
212-861-9386
