Today in NYC - Sunday, November 30

• Ray Greiche at Banc Cafe
• NFL Football
• MMA Singles Golf Lessons at Chelsea Piers
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• 8 is Never Enough + Stand Up Comedy at TSAC
• Andy Farber & His Orchestra at Birdland
• The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Susan Mitchell at Caravan of Dreams
• Jean Grae at Highline Ballroom
• Spin the Wheel at Lansdowne Road
• Mark Dignam at The Scratcher

New Year's Eve - It's not too early to start planning

New Year's Eve in NYC
In our continuous efforts to "connect the fun to the fun people", we provide an extensive listing of New Year's Eve parties each year. The list keeps growing throughout the month of December, but the first batch of 57 parties can be found at MurphGuideNYE.com

If you need help selecting, or are interested in a group of 10 or more, please call Murph on 212 717-9955.

Today in NYC - Tuesday, November 25

• Pub Quiz at Fiddlesticks
• Bill Popp & The Tapes at The Trash Bar
• Jewish 8-Minute Dating at Caffe Notte
• Trad. Session w/Rose Flanagan at Dempsey's
• Enda Keegan at Stitch
• World Series of Beer Pong at Turtle Bay
• Shorts Barracuda + Hollow Bones at Parkside Lounge
• An Intimate Evening with Davy Jones at TSAC
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Diamond Dogs Ski Club Happy Hour at The Parlour
• The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall
• Thanks to Murray Hill at Bar XII
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• College Football

An Intimate Evening with Davy Jones at TSAC: Nov. 24 & 25

Monday, November 24
& Tuesday, November 25
An Intimate Evening with Davy Jones
an evening of music and memories with legendary recording artist Davy Jones
Hosted by comedian Lynn Koplitz

$50 in advance, $55 at the door

For Tickets Call:
212 586-7829 ext.1
8pm
at:

Times Square Arts Center
669 Eighth Ave. (42nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 586-7829
Timessquareartscenter.com

Links:
Davyjones.net
Davy Jones (myspace)
Lynne-koplitz.com
Timessquareartscenter.com

Today in NYC: Monday, November 24

• Monday Night Football
• Bluegrass Mondays at Parkside Lounge
• An Intimate Evening with Davy Jones at TSAC
• Hedwig & the Angry Inch in Concert at B.B. King's
• Hell or High Water at Whistlin' Dixie's
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• NY Rangers Fans Meetup at Fat Annie's Truck Stop
• HDL Enhancement Wine Tasting Party at Olana
• The Big Quiz Thing at Crash Mansion
• The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall
• Punk/Metal Karaoke at Santos Party House
• Monday Night Burlesque at Public Assembly

2-Year Anniversary Party at The Galway Hooker: Sun. Nov. 23

Sunday, November 23 2nd Anniversary & Christmas Party
Donate a gift for a teenager at New York Foundling Hospital
Gift ideas: clothing, cosmetics, or a $20 gift card from recognized
franchise stores, such as Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Tower Records, Gap,
Old Navy, etc.
and enjoy a 2 hour open bar

Live music by The Coronas
7 - 9pm
at:

Galway Hooker Pub
7 E. 36th St.
(between Fifth & Madison Ave.)
New York, NY
212) 725-2353
GalwayHookerNYC.com




The Coronas
The Coronas, a new rock band from Ireland, are touring the US in support of their debut album, Heroes or Ghosts.
The Coronas are: Conor Egan (Drums), Dave McPhillips (Guitar), Danny O'Reilly (Vocals & Guitars), Graham Knox (Bass).
They started their tour in San Fransisco and worked their way east.
They are playing two shows in New York this weekend to finish off their first US tour.
First on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Ulysses.
The following night, Sunday, Nov. 23, they play the Galway Hooker to finish off their tour
in what is also Galway Hooker's 2-Year Anniversary Party.
thecoronas.net/

Today in NYC - Saturday, November 22

• College Football
• Rah Rah Rah:Music Art & Hip Hop Show at Blaggard's
• DJ Boris 2-Year Anniversary Party at Pacha
• Lindy Promotions Upper East Side Bar Tour
• Black 47 at Connolly's
• MMA Singles Art Gallery Tour in Chelsea
• November Birthdays Party at Calico Jack's
• Enda Keegan at Marty O'Brien's
• College Football
• English Real Ale Festival at Rattle n Hum
• Singer/Songwriter Night at An Beal Bocht
• The Diamond Club Music Band at O'Flanagan's
• All-Star Comedy + 8 is Never Enough at TSAC
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Stand Up comedy at New York Comedy Club
• Hatton vs. Malignaggi at Bar XII
• Comedy + Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Seanchai & The Unity Squad at Rocky Sullivan's
• Brian Monaghan at Brian Dempsey's

Gotham Girls Roller Derby Awards Night: Fri. Nov. 21

Friday, November 21
Gotham Girls Roller Derby presents...
Boom
Gotham Girls Roller Derby's 5 Boro Fury Awards

Tasty Coney Island Lager will also be featured, with FREE BEER 11pm-12am.
The Gotham Girls' friends at Chipotle will provide free and delicious tidbits, including burritos and chips & guac.
The Stumblebum Brass Band - a dirty, gritty punk trio who will get the junk in your trunk moving - will open up the festivities at 8:30pm

Brooklyn's own DJ Tikka Masala will rock us post-ceremony
with her mashup, or self-proclaimed "bastard pop," turntablism.

Awards will feature Best Jammer, Best Blocker,
Rookie of the Year, Team MVPs, and more...

$15 at the door
8pm - 2am
at:
Southpaw
125 Fifth Ave.
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY

Info Line: 888-830-2253

Links:
GothamGirlsRollerDerby.com
Stumblebum Brass Band (myspace)
DJ Tikka Masala (myspace)
Southpaw
derbynewsnetwork.com

Today in NYC: Friday, November 21

• English Real Ale Festival at Rattle n Hum
• Gotham Girls Roller Derby Awards Night at Southpaw
• Date & Dash at Duvet
• U2 Night with Unforgettable Fire at Saloon
• Tom Stephan & Laidback Luke at Pacha
• Fergus Begley at Saints & Sinners
• Manhattan Wine Group Wine& Belly Dance Show at Taj
• Spare Time at Blackstones
• Ray Greiche Trio at The Back Fence
• The Roches at Highline Ballroom
• Stephanie Mills at B.B. King's
• College Football
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• Gran Funk at An Beal Bocht
• Lawrence aka Sten at Thirteen
• The Wild Koba +Grupo Latin Vibe at Parkside Lounge
• East Coast at O'Flanagan's

English Cask Ale Festival at Rattle n Hum: Nov. 20 - 22

Thursday, November 20 - Sunday, November 22
English Cask Ale Festival
Featuring 8 firkins imported by The Shelton Brothers
Starts lunchtime Thursday 20th through the weekend or until they run out.
No entry fee, pay-as-you-go
CONFIRMED LIST:
Coniston 'Old Man Ale' (4.2%)
Dark Star 'Hophead' (3.8%)
Dark Star 'Best Bitter' (4.0%)
Dark Star 'Original' (5.0%)
Dark Star 'Festival' (5.0%)
Dark Star 'Porter' (5.5%)
Ridgeway 'Seriously Bad Elf' (9.0%)
Ridgeway 'Criminally Bad Elf' (10.5%)
all day & night
while supplies last
at:
Rattle n Hum
14 E. 33rd St. (between 5th & Madison Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 451-1586
RattlenHumBarNYC.com

Comedy Caliente at Comic Strip: Thu. Nov. 20

Thursday, November 20
Comedy Caliente!
Latin-American Comedy at the World Famous Comic Strip Live!
An Evening with Angel Salazar

Salazar is a 5-ft. comedy dynamo who will bring down the house as he makes a rare NYC apprearance. He brings his combination of standup, physical comedy and audience involvement to Comic Strip Live tonight.

Reservations required
8:30pm
at:


Comic Strip Live
1568 Second Ave.
(between 81st & 82nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 861-9386
ComicStripLive.com

NY's Largest After Work Singles Party: Nov. 20

Thursday, November 20
Meet Market Adventures presents...
New York's Largest After Work Singles Party
Join Meet Market Adventures and hundreds of singles for a night unlike no other.
Enjoy mingling, networking, flirting & dancing with over 200 of New York's hottest singles
Aimed at professionals, these events are the perfect way to meet plenty
of like-minded single people in a relaxed party atmosphere.

This Event Includes:
* Mingling, meeting and networking with over 200 Singles
* Happy Hour Drink Specials
* Light Hors d'oeuvres (From 6 to 7 PM)
* Grand Prize Draw of an all expense paid Weekend Adventure
* Entertainment and Free MMA Adventure Giveaways
* Door Prizes (Worth over $1,000)
* A cool and fun ice-breaker to get everyone mingling
* One of New York's Top DJ's spinning tunes all night long

$19.99 per person
6pm
at:
Taj Lounge
48 W. 21st St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, New York

MeetMarketAdventures.com
(800) 239-0542

Today in NYC - Thursday, November 20

• Cabrini Fundraiser Happy Hour at The Town Tavern
• NY's Largest Singles Afterwork Party at Taj
• Studio 54 Party at The Town Tavern
• Ray Greiche at Rathbone's
• Hurry Date at Alibi
• Jewish Hurry Date at The Cupping Room
• Springsteen Night w/The B-Street Band at Saloon
• Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner at Vintage Irving
• Comedy Caliente w/Angel Salazar at Comic Strip
• Jim Roberti Duo at Bull's Head Tavern
• Jeff Lawrence + Best of... at Broadway Comedy Club
• College Football
• Georgia Tech Alumni GameWatch Party at Fat Annie's
• Freaks & Geeks at Identity
• Jazz Singer Tierney Sutton at Birdland
• Comedy + Karaoke at Times Square Arts Center
• The Lunch Club's Game Night at Solas
• English Real Ale Festival at Rattle n Hum
• John Pinamonti at An Beal Bocht
• David Squillace at Thirteen
• Nancy Atlas Project + Brian Mitchell at Parkside
• Beer Pong Tournament at Calico Jack's Cantina
• The Rhythm Dogs at O'Flanagan's
• Thursday Night Football
• The Matt & Katina Show at The Creek

The Quiet Party - Wed. November 19

Our friend Tony invites you to his next installment of The Quiet Party...


Wednesday, November 19
The Quiet Party

Tired of all the noise? You go to a bar. Music is too loud.
Cell phones going off all around you. Someone is standing next to you screaming.
How about a refreshing change of pace? Come to the Quiet Party.
No loud music, no yelling, no cell phones,
and one designated area where there is no talking at all.
Inside the silent room we provide paper & pens.
Pass notes around -- be mischievous, have a little fun, meet some new people!

Admission: $10
2 drink minimum
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
at:
Madame X
94 W. Houston St.
(bet. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.)
New York, NY
(212) 539-0808
MadameX.com
Quietparty.com


See also:
Andthenwhathappened.../oct2006/18.htm
Jackie Beach's write-up of a previous Quiet Party

Today in NYC - Wednesday, November 19

• The Quiet Party at Madame X • Hurry Date at Katra
• Jewish Hurry Date at Kush Lounge
• U.R.T.O. Annual Dinner at Tavern on the Green
• Jenna Nicholls at Googies Lounge
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Variety + Live Music at Parkide Lounge
• College Football
• Jazz Singer Tierney Sutton at Birdland
• Media for Humanity Beer Pong Tournament atBig Easy
• Pub Quiz at An Beal Bocht
• Revealed Burlesque Under St. Marks Theater
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• International Soccer Friendly Watch at Kinsale
• Jagermeister Promo at Bar XII
• All-Star Comedy at Times Square Arts Cente

Today in NYC

• 8-Minute Dating at Dewey's Flatiron
• 8-Minute Dating for Taller Singles at 420 Lounge
• Enda Keegan at Stitch
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Treble A Cappella at Parkside Lounge
• College Football

O'Lunney's 40th Anniversary

Congratulations to Hugh O'Lunney, Maureen, and all of our friends at O'Lunney's on their 40th Anniversary. The O'Lunney family are some of the nicest people I have ever met in all of my experience covering NYC nightlife. They truly understand the meaning of hospitality.
So check them out, if not tonight, then any time you are in the neighborhood. It is a great spot before or after a Broadway show.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
40th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating tonight with live Irish music.

O'Lunney's Irish Pub
145 W. 45th St.
(between 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
212 840-6688
Olunneys.com

Burlesque Breast Fest: Monday, November 17

Monday, November 17
Burlesque Breast Fest
You Can Thrive! presents...
Burlesque Breast Fest
All proceeds to benefit You Can Thrive Foundation's patient centered wellness program.

Featuring Top Burlesque:
Jo 'Boobs' Weldon, Dirty Martini, Bonnie Dunn,
Little Brooklyn, Rose Wood, Run Around Sue,
Misty Lux and other special guests.

Performers Adam the First Real Man & Lady Aye
Natasha Veruschka The Queen of Swords,
(4x Guinness World Record Holder; The Only Belly Dancing Sword Swallower)

Wit Carnival acts, Adam the First Real Man,
Psychic Linda, astrologer Michelle Star, Magician Nelson Lugo,
belly dancing and fun festivities for a good cause.
Open P.I.N.K. Vodka bar till 8pm. Also sponsored by Daisy Rock Guitars.
Raffles, door prizes and amazing company will make this a memorable Monday!

Cost: $20 advance ($40 @ door)
Tickets: http://youcanthrive.org/events
$20 in advance, $40 at the door
7-11pm
at:
Madame X
94 W. Houston St.
(bet. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.)
New York, NY
(212) 539-0808
MadameX.com

Today in NYC: Monday, November 17

• Monday Night Football
• Buffalo Bills Game Watch Party at Calico Jack's
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• National Take a Hike Day at South 4th
• Recession Mondays at Third & Long
• Monday Night Specials at The Central Bar
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Great American Warmup at Village Pourhouse
• Bluegrass Monday at Parkside Lounge
• Artist Magazine Industry Showcase at TSAC
• African American 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge

Today in NYC - Sunday, November 16

• NFL Football
• MMA Singles Sushi Making Lessons
• Ray Greiche at Banc Cafe
• Tower of Power at B.B. King's
• All-Star Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Enda Keegan at P.D. O'Hurley's
• Premiership Soccer

I Love the 80s Party: Saturday, November 15

Saturday, November 15, 2008
DLJ presents...
I Love the 80s Party
RSVP for Reduced Admission!

As written up in the NY Post & Daily News...
DLJ spins the best damn 80s music PERIOD!
(Pop, Rock, New Wave, Freestyle, Hip Hop & More!)
2 floors, 2 bars & 1 TOTALLY AWESOME time!
Plus, 2 for 1 Drinks from 9pm - 11pm
Come party like it's 1988...without paying like it's 2008!
Perfect for celebrating birthdays,
bachelor/ette parties, or special occasions!

This party has been running strong for over 10 years
and is one of the only all 80's parties in NYC!

RSVP below for reduced admission
$10 w/ Mention of MurphGuide.com or RSVP, $15 w/o
Doors open 9pm
at:
Croton Reservoir Tavern
108 W. 40th St.
(between Broadway & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
Crotonreservoirtavern.com

RSVP at: Murphguide.com/promo/party80s.htm

1 Year Anniversary for The East End Bar & Grill

Congratulations to Kenny and all of our friends at The East End Bar & Grill...
Friday, November 14
1 Year Anniversary Party
3hr TOP SHELF OPEN BAR
9pm-12am
for $40
including Red Bull, Grey Goose, Ketel One, Jack Daniels, Absolut, Bacardi,
and all beers and wine, etc...
DJ all night long
at:
The East End Bar & Grill
1664 First Ave.
(between 86th & 87th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 348-3783
EastEndBar.com
myspace.com/eastendbar




Check out their specials...

Today in NYC - Friday, November 14

• AOH Div. 7 Hibernian of the Year Dinner Cruise
• 1-Year Anniversary Party at East End Bar & Grill
• Screaming Orphans at An Beal Bocht
• Fredde Legrand at Pacha
• The Neal Johnson Band at Smith's Bar
• Brian Monaghan at The Irish Circle
• Free Beer Friday at The Town Tavern
• Free Beer Friday at Whistlin' Dixie's
• Sunday Girl at The Underscore
• MMA Singles Night of Dueling Pianos
• Fridays at Opal
• College Football
• Crazy Friday Special at Whistlin' Dixie's
• David Shapiro's Fall Friday Fling at Nikki Beach
• Fundraiser for a Family in Need at Failte
• Jim Florentine at Comix
• Johanna & Anthony at Blackstones
• Chaser at O'Flanagan's
• TV Headliner Show at Broadway Comedy Club

NY Jets vs. NE Patriots: Thu. Nov. 13

To find good places to watch the games, check out our directory of NYC Sports Bars:

MurphGuide.com/sports.htm

Here are some places hosts game watch parties:


Jets Tailgate Party
Drink specials starting at 7pm
New York & New England menus
at:
Opal
251 E. 52nd St. (Second Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 593-4321
OpalBar.com
-------------------------------


Jets - Patriots
Free Wings
enjoy the following special during the game:
FREE Buffalo Wings at the bar
$4 Mixed Well Drinks & $7 Coors Light Pitchers

Also:
$3 Mixed Well Drinks + $3 Margaritas + $3 Wine For Ladies All Night
$3 Coors Light For EVERYONE All Night
8pm
at:
Mad River Bar & Grille
1442 Third Ave. (between 81st & 82nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 988-1832
MadRiverGrille.com

Netparty at Hiro Ballroom: Nov. 13

Thursday, November 13
Netparty
An evening of business and social networking for young professionals.
1/2 price well vodka drinks (6 pm - 7 pm)
Cool music played at a low volume to facilitate successful business and social networking until 8 pm. DJ spinning great music and creating a fun atmosphere after 8 pm while allowing for continued conversation and interaction. Making the acquaintance of hundreds of new, young, fun people for business contacts and friendships like you can do nowhere else.

Meet hundreds of young, fun professionals for business contacts and friendships like you can do nowhere else.

$10 Admission in advance
$15 at the door
6-11pm
at:
Hiro Ballroom
371 W. 16th St (between 8th & 9th Ave.)
New York, NY

Links:
Netparty.com
Netparty (andthenwhathappened)

Today in NYC - Thursday, November 13

• Live Band Karaoke at O'Flanagan's
• Mike Shannon at Thirteen
• C.O.A.L.G. at Smith's Bar
• Netparty at Hiro Ballroom
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• NFL Football: Jets vs. Patriots
• Comedy + Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• MMA Singles Rack Em Up Pool Night
• Vanilla Ice at Turtle Bay
• John Pizzarelli & The Swing 7 at Birdland
• Jets Tailgate Party at Opal
• College Football
• Va. Tech Alumni Game Watch at Village Pourhouse
• Launch Party for The Longest Trip at Solas
• Beertopia at Village Pourhouse
• Date & Dash at Alibi
• Blue Vision at An Beal Bocht
• Guinness Pouring Contest at The Banshee Pub
• Guinness Pint Pouring Contest at The Gael Pub
• Dynamic Outdoors Happy Hour at Blue Owl
• World Pong Tour at The Big Easy
• Karaoke w/Paul & Court Officers at The Brazen Head
• Ray Greiche at Cafe DeVille
• Jets vs. Patriots Watch Party at Mad River
• The Joshua Tree at B.B. King's
• Jim Roberti Duo at Bull's Head Tavern
• Convergence Comedy Show at Ochi's Lounge
• DJ Ivan Arana at The Mean Fiddler
• Best of Broadway + Meshugeneh at Broadway Comedy Club
• Karaoke at Times Square Arts Center

"We Celebrate Paddy Brown" - Wednesday, November 12

Wednesday, November 12
"We Celebrate Paddy Brown"
3rd Annual Fundraiser
in memory of Captain Patrick J. Brown (9-11-01)

Donation $50 at the Door
includes beer, Wine, Food, Music

Performance by
Joe Hurley & friends
w/ special guests
Ellen Foley, Steve Conte, Lisa Burns & Annie Golden, Tish & Snooky

Proceeds Will Benefit the Fisher House- Helping Military Families
For further information contact: President Carolyn Brown (516) 984 7776
Captpatrickbrown.org

7pm - 11pm
at:
Webster Hall
125 E. 11th St. (between 3rd & 4th Ave.)
New York, NY

Links:
Captpatrickbrown.org
Websterhall.com
Joe Hurley (Rogues March)

Today in NYC - Wednesday, November 12

• The Nerds at Metro 53
• We Celebrate Paddy Brown at Webster Hall
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• MMA Pub Stumpers Trivia Night at Stone Creek
• John Pizzarelli & The Swing 7 at Birdland
• Christian Finnegan at Broadway Comedy Club
• College Football
• Country Music Awards Watch Party atWhistlin' Dixie
• Do the Wright Thing Gala at The Hard Rock Cafe
• Zog Sports Pre-Ski Season Happy Hour at Black Bear
• Vegan Day Happy Hour at Village Pourhouse
• The Lunch Club's Wine & Chocolate Night at Ayza
• Jenna Nicholls at Googies Lounge
• Mary Courtney's Ballad Night at An Beal Bocht
• Moxie's Business Building Workshop at Turtle Bay
• Posteriors at Comix
• Jewish Hurry Date at Katra
• Jewish Hurry Date at Alibi

Adam's Angels Veterans Day Fundraiser: Tuesday, Nov. 11

Tuesday, November 11
Adam's Angels Veterans Day Fundraiser
Thank a Veteran today
$11 admission
includes a commemorative Adam's Angels beer stein
and 2 for 1 drinks until 8pm
$2 Bud Light until 7pm
Free admission for military, veterans and firefighters

Proceeds support Brother-2-Brother, a new initiative by Adam's Angels
6-8pm
at:
Sidebar
120 E. 15th St.
(bet. Irving Pl. & E. Union Sq.)
New York, NY
212-677-2900
SidebarNY.com



Links:
AdamsAngels.org
SidebarNY.com

Adult Education: a useless lecture series at Union Hall

Tuesday, November 11
Stay Free Magazine presents...
Adult Education
a useless lecture series

Adult Education is a Brooklyn-based monthly lecture series
devoted to making useless knowledge somewhat less useless.
Each month is devoted to a given theme, and 4 speakers will address
some aspect of that theme using visual aids.

This month: "Lies and Liars"
The line-up will include:
"The Way We Lie"
Is a white lie a gateway drug to larger lies?
Writer Jill Stoddard investigates this and other fun facts about lying, including some she made up on her own.

"On the Internet, Nobody Knows You're a Fraud"
D.E. Rasso examines the duplicitous and desperate world of Internet impostors.

"You Are Not Going to Be Famous"
Jim Hanas debunks America's big lie.

All hosted by comedian Charles Star.
8 pm (doors at 7:30)
$5 cover
at:
Union Hall
702 Union St. (Fifth Ave.)
Park Slope, Brooklyn
adult-ed.net

Links:
adult-ed.net
adult_education (myspace)
Charles_Star (myspace)
Hanasiana.com (Jim Hanas)