Benefits for Haiti in NYC: Thu. January 21, 2010

As the world tries to aid the earthquake victims in Haiti, many nightlife and social events in NYC are pitching in. (Eater.com has a great list of restaurants that are also donating).
So if you are going out anyway, might as well do some good while you're at it.
The following events tonight will raise funds for Haitian relief efforts...


Three events tonight will raise funds for Concern Worldwide, who have been on the ground working in Haiti since Hurricane Gordon back in 1994.


Thursday, January 21
Hope for Haiti at The Gates
Grassfed Events in collaboration with Concern Worldwide and The Gates Lounge proudly present...Hope for Haiti
The Gates Lounge, normally an exclusive venue, is opening their doors to collect donations and aid in the immediate relief efforts for the people of Haiti recently struck by devastating tragedy.
Open bar from 10pm-11pm
$25 donation for admission, 100% of door proceeds will go to Concern Worldwide, larger donations are more than welcome.
Contact: info@nyccharityevents.com
Special reduced bottle service will be offered for the evening to benefit Concern Worldwide
at:
The Gates Lounge
290 Eighth Ave. (between 24th & 25th St.)
New York, NY
TheGatesNYC.com
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Thursday, January 21
Irish Network NYC presents...
Third Thursday- January: Haitian Relief Effort
Due to recent events, Irish Network NYC will make their monthly Third Thursday a fundraiser to aid Concern’s efforts in Haiti.
Musical Performances by John Malone & Friends
Suggested Donation: $25 includes:
Drinks Specials, Free Food and Spot Door Prizes
6:30 - 10pm
at:


Slattery's Midtown Pub
8 E. 36th St.
(between Madison & Fifth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 683-6444
SlatterysMidtownPub.com

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Thursday, January 21
Rebuild Haiti Relief Fundraiser at 1 OAK
Gabriel Byrne, Terry George, Alan Cumming, Estelle, Emma Snowdon-Jones, Scott Buccheit, Nigel Barker, Amy Sacco, Anne Vincent, Ranjana Khan, Gillian Hearst, Phillip Bloch, Danielle Thur and friends invite you to..
Rebuild Haiti Relief Fundraiser
to benefit:
American Red Cross, Concern Worldwide and The Edeyo Foundation
$40 donation at the door
Special guests and Silent Auction
9pm - 11pm
RSVP@studioNB.com
at:
1 Oak
453 W. 17th St. (between 9th & 10th Ave.)
New York, NY
212 242-1111
1oaknyc.com
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This event will raise funds for UNICEF...
Thursday, January 21
Paddy Reilly's Music Bar presents...
A Benefit for the Quake Victims in Haiti
Entertainment by
LES Hot Club - 6:30pm
Theresa Sareo - 7:30pm
The Itinerants - 8:30pm
Suggested donation for the Benefit is "your suggestion"
Donations will be funneled through UNICEF.
followed by Paddy Reilly's weekly Thursday traditional Irish music session - 10pm
at:






Paddy Reilly's
519 Second Ave. (29th St.)
New York, NY

The New York City Celtic Music Meetup Group will be meeting here at 7:30pm. New members welcome:
celticmusic.meetup.com/104
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City Winery Benefit Concerts
City Winery kicked off 4 nights of benefit concerts last night, with another one tonight, and two more: Sunday and Monday.

Wednesday, Jan 20
Patti Smith, The Swell Season, John Wesley Harding,Carolina Chocolate Drops,Yo La Tengo,Young People’s Chorus Of New York City, Joshua Bell & Surprise Guest,Tiempo Libre .

Thursday, Jan 21
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lewis Black, Vernon Reid & Corey Glover of Living Colour, Rich Pagano & The Sugarcane Cups, Marshall Crenshaw,Willie Nile.
BUY TICKETS.

Sunday, Jan 24
Rosanne Cash,Nada Surf, Tabou Combo, Madeleine Peyroux, BETTY.
BUY TICKETS.

Monday, Jan. 25
15 Indie Artists: The Bongos, Amber Rubarth,Ian Axel, Vienna Teng, Wes Hutchinson, Ari Hest, Will Knox, Joey Ryan, Rosi Golan, Nate Campany, Martin Rivas, Dov Rosenblatt, Alex Berger, Greg Holden, Howie Statland from NYCSmoke.
THE HOUSE BAND: Kevin Rice, Chris Kuffner, Adam Christgau, Tony Maceli, Melissa Tong, Ward Williams, Marika Hughes.
BUY TICKETS.

100% of funds raised from these benefit show will be directed to Doctors Without Borders, Partners in Health and an emergency mobile hospital aid mission organized by the Jewish Renaissance Medical Center.
at:
City Winery
155 Varick St
New York, NY
(212) 608-0555
CityWinery.com
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Thursday, January 21
Help Haiti Happy Hour at Turtle Bay
Raffles will be held, with all proceeds go to Red Cross Relief effort in Haiti
drink specials
no cover
at:
Turtle Bay Grill & Lounge
987 Second Ave.
(between 52nd & 53rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 223-4224
TurtleBayNYC.com