Failte's 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

Congratulations to Adrian McCarthy, Denis Keane and all our friends at Failte on their 10th Anniversary. Failte is Irish for Welcome, so what better name for a bar that knows the meaning of hospitality.
Saturday, January 10 & Sunday, January 11
10 Year Anniversary Celebration
Drink Specials, Yummy Food, Free Giveaways
and As Always a Rockin Good Time
9pm
at:






Failte Irish Whiskey Bar
531 Second Ave.
(between 29th & 30th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 725-9440
FailteNYC.com

Today in NYC: Saturday, January 10

• 10-Year Anniversary Party at Failte
• Sugartime at Ulysses'
• Flip Cup Tournament at Porky's
• MMA Singles Ski & Snowboard Trip to Hunter Mt.
• MMA Singles Chelsea Gallery Tour
• MMA Singles Chelsea Brewery & Beer Tasting Tour
• Seanchai & the Unity Squad at Rocky Sullivan's
• 8-Minute Dating at World Bar at Trump World Tower
• NFL Playoffs
• Jessica Kirson at Stand-Up NY
• Great Lake Swimmers at Mercury Lounge
• TV Headliner Show at Broadway Comedy Club
• Ray Greiche Trio at The Back Fence
• Made in Brazil at Pacha
• New Talent Showcase at Comic Strip Live
• Luca & The Bowler Brothers at An Beal Bocht
• Stand Up Comedy at New York Comedy Club
• Funk Junkeez at O'Flanagan's
• Patti Rothberg + Big Suga at Parkside Lounge
• Camper Van Beethoven at Bowery Ballroom
• The Creamsicles Rock & Roll Variety Show at A o C
• Standup and Improv Comedy at Times Sq. Arts Center

Today in NYC: Friday, January 9

• Adam's Angels Evening ofLaughter at Ha Comedy Club
• Ziggy Starlight & Spiders from Venus at BB King's
• McPeake at Connolly's
• Date & Dash at Duvet
• TV Headliner Show at Broadway Comedy Club
• Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• Jason Jollins at Pacha
• East Coast at O'Flanagan's
• Fergus Begley at Saints & Sinners
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Spuyten Duyvil at An Beal Bocht
• Free Beer Friday at The Town Tavern
• Free Beer Friday at Whistlin' Dixie's
• Stand Up Comedy at New York Comedy Club
• Afroskull + Grupo Latin Vibe at Parkside Lounge
• Bill Popp & The Tapes at Maggie Mae's
• Camper Van Beethoven at Bowery Ballroom
• Brian Monaghan at The Irish Circle

NFL Playoffs - 2nd Round

Saturday, January 10
NFL Football Playoffs

at

Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans
4:30pm

at

Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers
8:15pm

Sunday, January 11
NFL Football Playoffs

at

Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants
1pm

at

San Diego Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
4:45pm

For suggestions on where to watch the games, check out:

MurphGuide Directory of Sports Bars

Bull Riding Contest at Mason Dixon: Thu. Jan. 8

The Professional Bull Riding Assoc (PBR) is coming to town
for their annual 3 day rodeo at Madison Square Garden, January 9th, 10th & 11th
In honor of the rodeo, Mason Dixon presents...
Thursday, January 8
Mechanical Bull Riding Contest
Sponsored by Jack Daniels.
Meet JD's Professional Bull Riders


Hosted by Gotham Girls jeerleader
(and MurphGuide reader)
Minnie Pearl Haggard

Giving away tons of stuff, including tickets to the rodeo
What you get for entering:
- Free Bud Light from 8-10pm
- Free Jack Daniels from 10-12
- Free practice ride on the bull


What you could win:
- Tickets to the rodeo at MSG
- Oodles of free bull ride passes
- Oodles of free drink tickets
- Oodles of snazzy merch from sponsors (Bud Lite, Jack Daniels, PBR, Mason Dixon and more)
- The sweeeeet satisfaction of being the best damn bull rider in town.

Contact: thehonkytonknyc@gmail.com , 212-260-4100
Sign up starts at 8pm
Contest at 11pm
at:

Mason Dixon
133 Essex St.
(bet. Stanton & Rivington St.)
New York, NY
(212) 260-4100
Masondixonnyc.com

Purchase Rodeo tickets for January 9th - 11th:

BCS Championship Game Watch Parties in NYC

Thursday, January 8
College Bowl Game BCS Title Game:
Oklahoma vs. Florida
8pm ET

The college bowl games come to a close with the BCS Championship tonight.
#1 Florida Gators take on #2 Oklahoma Sooners in the BCS Championship, to decide the #1 college football team in the country. Alumni clubs from both teams will be gathering tonight in NYC to watch the game:


Oklahoma Alumni Game Watch Party at The Press Box
Thursday, January 8
The OU Alumni Club of Greater NY are hosting their game watch party at The Press Box.

Happy Hour: 6pm
Kickoff: 8pm
at:
The Press Box
932 Second Ave.
(between 49th & 50th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 317-1826
ThePressBoxNYC.com

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There are so many Florida alumni in NYC that the Gotham Gators host game watch parties in 3 NYC locations:
Florida Gotham Gators Alumni Game Watch Party at The Gin Mill
Thursday, January 8
Drink Specials:
$8 Pitchers of Domestic beer
$13 Pitchers of Imported beer
$16 Pitchers of Premium Imported beer
$3, $3.50 and $4 pints of Domestic, Imported and Premium Imported beer
$3 well shots / $3.50 call shots
$3 "Gator Shot" (Southern Comfort with a splash of lime)
$2 Gator Jello Shot (Orange & Blue of Course)
NOTE: Due to the popularity of watching Gator games at The Gin Mill,
table reservations and early arrival are suggested.
Kickoff 8pm
at:
The Gin Mill
442 Amsterdam Ave.
(between 81st & 82nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 580-9080
NYCBestBar.com



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Florida Gotham Gators Alumni Game Watch Party at The Town Tavern
Thursday, January 8
Game Viewing package includes unlimited draft beer & bottled beers
throughout the entire game. $25 with reservation, $30 without
Complimentary celebration "Jager Bombs" if the Gators win.
8pm at:
The Town Tavern
134 W. 3rd St. (Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 253-6955
TownTavernNYC.com
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Florida Gotham Gators Alumni Game Watch Party at Sidebar
Thursday, January 8
BCS Title Game: Oklahoma vs. Florida
$10 Bud Light Pitchers
$25 Buckets of Domestic
$29 Buckets of Imports
8pm at:
Sidebar
120 E. 15th St.
(bet. Irving Pl. & E. Union Sq.)
New York, NY
212-677-2900
SidebarNY.com
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Although not an official alumni gathering, The Gael Pub gets its fair share of Florida Gators fans during the season, and will be hosting their own Florida Gators party:

College Football: BCS Championship Game Watch at The Gael Pub
Thursday, January 8
Florida Gators vs. Oklahoma Sooners
Bowl Game Specials for Gators fans:
$13 Pitchers of Bud Light
$15 Pitchers of Sam Adams
Free shot for every touchdown scored
8pm at:
The Gael Pub
1465 Third Ave.
(bet. 82nd & 83rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 517-4141
TheGaelPubNYC.com

For a list of NYC sports bars to watch the game, check out the
MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars:

Today in NYC: Thursday, January 8

• BCS Title Game: Florida vs. Oklahoma
• Oklahoma Game Watch Party at The Press Box
• Florida Gators Game Watch Party at The Gin Mill
• Florida Gators Game Watch Party at The Town Tavern
• Gotham Gators Bowl Watch Party at Sidebar
• Gators Fans Game Watch at The Gael Pub
• Bull Riding Contest at Mason Dixon
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Tommy Peoples & Kevin Moyna at Mr. Dennehy's
• Dave Holland Octet at Birdland
• Live Band Karaoke at O"Flanagan's
• Innerpartysystem at Mercury Lounge
• First Thursday (Walter) at The Perfect Pint
• Free Jack Daniels at The Brazen Head
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Frankie Marra at The Ballybunion
• Ray Greiche at Rathbone's
• The Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• All-Star Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• Elizabeth! & her Band at Rockwood Music Hall
• Texas - Texas A & M Happy Hour at Failte
• Jim Roberi Duo at Bull's Head Tavern
• C.O.A.L.G. at Smith's Bar

Today in NYC: Wednesday, December 7

• MMA Singles Intro to Bartending at Village Pourhouse
• Elvis Presley Birthday Tribute at B.B. King's
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• Artie Lynn + Death by Vaudeville at Parkside Lounge
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• All-Star Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• Dave Holland Octet at Birdland
• Dean Edwards at Stand-Up NY
• Hurry Date at Alibi
• Ryan Star at Mercury Lounge

$100 Pub Quiz at The Gael Pub: Tue. Dec. 6

Tuesday, January 6
$100 Pub Quiz
hosted by Quizmaster David Jacobson

The Gael Pub on the upper east side holds a pub quiz every Tuesday.
Each week, the winning team usually gets a $50 bar tab
but to kick off the new year, tonight's prize will be $100.

$100 gift certificate to the winning team
9 pm
at:
The Gael Pub
1465 Third Ave.
(between 82nd & 83rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 517-4141


Link:
TheGaelPubNYC.com
MurphGuide Directory of NYC Pub Quizzes
The Upper East Side Informer: Life of a Quizmaster

Adult Education: Year in Review at Union Hall

Freelance writer, blogger (and MurphGuide reader) Jim Hanas tells us about this free lecture series he helps curate:

Tuesday, January 6
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, Adult Education welcomes a panel of presenters to look back on 2008 — and ahead to 2009:
"The Year in Review"
The line-up will include:

Things We Lost
From Astroland to Yankee Stadium, Patrick Di Justo takes us on a tour of the people
and things that collapsed, died, or evolved away in 2008.

Crusty, Saucy, Cheesy
Food blogger Adam Kuban reviews the year in pizza, during
which the humble pie made technological advances yet remained true to its roots.

Welcome to the Night
Joe Garden considers the year in vampires.

The Year of Payback
Trendspotter Marian Salzman explains why the buzzword for 2009 will be "reboot."

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

Links:
Adult-Ed.net
Adult Education (myspace)
Adult Education (facebook)
UnionHallNY.com
Charlesstar.com
Patrick Di Justo (wikipedia)
Adam Kuban (SliceNY.com)
Joe Garden (Action 5)
Jim Hanas

Today in NYC: Tuesday, December 6

• Glasvegas at Bowery Ballroom
• Adult Education at Union Hall
• Caitlin Warbelow at Dempsey's Pub
• GMAC Bowl
• The Harlem Blues Project at B.B. King's
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• Wham Slam Bam Variety Hour at Identity Lounge
• Punk Metal Karaoke at Fontana's
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• All-Star Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• $100 Pub Quiz at The Gael Pub
• David Berger & The Sultans of Swing at Birdland

Marni Rice: Mondays in January at Seppi's

Marni Rice is a chanteuse, theater artist, accordion player (and MurphGuide reader) whose repertoire includes vintage French Chansons, Euro Art songs from the 1920's-40's and original music for which she created her own music label 'De Joux Musique.
She will hold a Monday night residency at Seppi's at Le Parker Meridien Hotel.
Monday's in January, 2009: 5th, 12th,19th, 26th.
Marni Rice
Solo Performance: Voice & Accordion
Playing ballads: French Chansons & original compositions
8:30pm-11:30pm
at:
Seppi's Restaurant
at Le Parker Meridien Hotel
123 W. 56th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212)704-7444

Links:
Marnirice.com
Seppi's Restuarant

Today in NYC: Monday, January 5

• Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
• Texas Longhorns Game Watch Party at Stout
• Ohio State Game Watch Party at Tonic Times Square
• Bluegrass Monday at Parkside Lounge
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• The Big Quiz Thing at Crash Mansion
• Monday Night Burlesque at Public Assembly
• All-Star Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• Marni Rice at Seppi's
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club

Today in NYC: Sunday, January 4

• NFL Playoffs
• All-Star Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• Eagles Game Watch Party at The Town Tavern
• Miami Dolphins Fans Game Watch at Third & Long
• Spread Eagle: A Tribute to The Eagles at BB King's
• Pot Luck Dinner + Comedy at Parkside Lounge
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• A Trick of the Tail at Nokia Theater
• Cannoli & Cabbage at Broadway Comedy Club
• Chico O'Farrill's Afro-Cuban Jazz at Birdland

NFL Playoffs - Wildcard Round

Saturday, January 3

at

Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona Cardinals
4:30pm

at

Indianapolis Colts vs. San Diego Chargers
8pm

Sunday, January 4

at

Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins
1pm

at

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings
4:30pm

Where to watch the games:
Check out MurphGuide's Directory of NY Sports Bars

Miami Dolphins Game Watch Party at Third & Long
This season, Miami Dolphins fans have been congregating more and more at Third & Long.
So expect a big contingent on Sunday.
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com

plus read Curtis'
Diary of Third and Long

Philadelphia Eagles Fans Game Watch at The Town Tavern
For the 4th season in a row, The Town Tavern has been headquarters for Philadelphia Eagles fans. Get there early, reservations are recommended...
The Town Tavern
134 W. 3rd St. (Sixth Ave.)
Greenwich Village
New York, NY
(212) 253-6955
TownTavernNYC.com

Minnesota Vikings Fans Game Watch Party at Bar None
Minnesota Vikings fans watch their games at Bar None.
Visit VikingsNYC.com for more details.

Bar None
98 Third Ave. (Between 12th & 13th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 777-6663

NYC Hash House Harriers 1300th R*n Bar Crawl - Sat. Jan. 3

Congratulations to NYC Hash House Harriers on their 1300th Run.
The drinking club with a running problem will be celebrating the milestone with The 1300 R*n Weekend Bar Crawl.
13 bars. Starting at 13:00 hours. 1/3 date. 1.59 miles of history. Yup -- 13 bars in only 1.59 miles. Usual pub crawl rules apply -- you are own for beer and food and puke bags.
Hotline will be set after each bar, chalk arrows will be drawn between bars.
Who can do all thirteen?

Saturday, January 3
NYC Hash House Harriers 1300th Run Bar Crawl
Schedule:
Bar number 1: Kinsale Tavern - 1pm
Bar number 2: Brother Jimmy's - 1:45pm
Bar number 3 - ? - 2:30pm
Bar number 4: Reif's Tavern - 3:15pm
Bar number 5: Pat O'Brien's - 4pm
Bar number 6: Molly Pitcher's - 4:45pm
Bar number 7: The Back Page - 5:30pm
Bar number 8: ? - 6:15pm
Bar number 9: The East End Tavern - 7pm
Bar number 10: Ryan's Daughter - 7:45pm
Bar number 11: Danny & Eddie's - 8:30pm
Bar number 12: The East End Bar & Grill - 9:15pm
Bar number 13 - 10pm (bar t.b.a. You gotta be there)

13 bars in only 1.59 miles. Mostly flat with a slight downhill stretch here and there.
If you miss the starting bar:
chalk arrows will be drawn between bars.
Hash hotline will be set after each bar: 212-HASH-NYC. (212-427-4692)
starting 1pm
at:
The Kinsale Tavern
1672 Third Ave.
(between 93rd & 94th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 348-4370
Kinsale.com

The NYC Hash House Harriers meet on Sundays, 3pm from October - April
and Wednesdays, 7pm from May - September.
It is free to join. More info. at:
HashNYC.com

Today in NYC: Saturday, January 3

• David Shapiro's First Party of 2009 at Overlook
• NFL Playoffs
• Hash House Harriers 1300th R*un Bar Crawl
• Cedric Gervais & That Kid Chris at Pacha
• Allen Gogarty at Ulysses'
• TV Headliner Show at Broadway Comedy Club
• Stand Up Comedy at New York Comedy Club
• International Bowl
• Standup Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Rubix Cube at O'Flanagan's
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Ray Greiche Trio at The Back Fence
• Seanchai & the Unity Squad at Rocky Sullivan's
• Comedy + Improv at Times Square Arts Center
• Jameson's Revenge at Mr. Vigg's

Today in NYC: Friday, January 2

• Cevin Fisher at Pacha
• TV Headliner Show at Broadway Comedy Club
• Stand Up Comedy at New York Comedy Club
• Recession Friday at Saloon
• The Funky Fritters at The Bitter End
• Standup Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Grupo Latin Vibe at Parkside Lounge
• DJ Chen at O'Flanagan's
• Brian Monaghan at The Irish Circle
• Free Beer Friday at The Town Tavern
• Free Beer Friday at Whistlin' Dixie's

College Bowl Games

College Bowl season is in full swing. Check out our directory of NY Sports Bars on good places to watch the games, and our special College Football page for where the alumni clubs go to for their game watch parties.

Thursday, Jan. 1
11am: Outback Bowl: Iowa vs. South Carolina
1pm: Capital One Bowl: Michigan State vs. Georgia
1pm: Gator Bowl: Clemson vs. Nebraska
5pm: Rose Bowl: Southern California vs. Penn State
8pm: Orange Bowl: Cincinnati vs. Virginia Tech

Friday, January 2
2pm Cotton Bowl: Texas Tech vs. Mississippi
5pm Liberty Bowl: East Carolina vs. Kentucky
8:30pm Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs. Utah

Saturday, January 3
noon International Bowl: Connecticut vs. Buffalo

Monday, January 5
8pm Fiesta Bowl: Texas vs. Ohio State

Tuesday, January 6
8pm GMAC Bow: Tulsa vs. Ball State

Thursday, January 8
8pm BCS title game Oklahoma vs. Florida

MurphGuide Directory of NY Sports Bars

Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year's Day Celebration

Happy New Year! Our first post of 2009 goes to The great men and women of the Coney Island Polar Bear Club...

Thursday, January 1
Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year's Day Celebration

Join the Coney Island Polar Club for our traditional New Year's Day celebration.
Meet us on the Boardwalk at Stillwell Avenue at noon with your bathing suit,
some surf boots or old sneakers and plenty of warm clothes.
Changing facilites are provided by the NYC Parks Department.
Swim at 1pm sharp. Arrive early to take advantage of all the pre-swim activities.
The Coney Island Polar Bear Club supports Camp Sunshine,
a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
All participants are encouraged to make a generous pledge
to this worthwhile organization that supports many New York families.
Make a donation to Camp Sunshine and receive a free breakfast and all-day admission to the New York Aquarium.

Special this year: Polar Bear Club member Strongman Steve Ekstance,
who recently pulled a dumptruck by his teeth and dead lifted 1000 lbs. in support of Camp Sunshine, will be appearing on the boardwalk at noon performing similar feats.
Pledge online: freezinforareason.com or in person on New Year’s Day.
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Post-swim suggestion:
Peggy O'Neill's
1904 Surf Ave. (W. 16th St. at Keyspan Park)
Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 449-3200