Today in NYC: Friday, August 21

• NYC Restaurant Week
• Live Band Karaoke at Johnny Utah's
• Hamptons Weekend Kickoff at Dune
• Spare Time at Blackstones
• After-Work Dance Party at The Mean Fiddler
• Tool Room Knights at Pacha
• International Wine & Cheese Tasting atThe Imperial
• The Forgotten Heroes at Smith's Bar
• The Itinerants at Hurley's Saloon
• Brian Monaghan at Flynn's
• Jameson's Revenge at An Beal Bocht
• Greg Trooper at Rocky Sullivan's
• Alex's Birthday Bash at Parkside Lounge
• Out of the Blue at O'Flanagan's
• Weekend Dating Speed Dating at Mustang Harry's
• Punk Rock - Heavy Metal Karaoke at Fontana's
• Yankees Game Watch Party at Joshua Tree
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Ted Alexandro at New York Comedy Club
• TV Headliner Show at Broadway Comedy Club
• Contempt: Goth Party at M1-5
• Intrepid Summer Movie Series Finale: Apollo 13

Today in NYC; Monday, August 17

• NYC Restaurant Week
• Mets Fan Meetup Group Game Watch Party at Alibi
• Goose Island Brewery at Dive Bar
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Campfire Stories at Parkside Lounge
• Brooklyn: a Burlesque Tribute at Public Assembly
• Bryant Park Film: Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind
• Williamsburg Spelling Bee at Pete's Candy Store
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live

Today in NYC: Friday, August 14

• NYC Restaurant Week
• B-Street Band at Saloon
• Hamptons Weekend Kick-Off Party at Dune
• Sheri Miller at Blackstones
• After Work Dance Party at The Mean Fiddler
• Enda Keegan at O'Brien's
• Enda Keegan at P.D. O'Hurley's - Pier 84
• Cazadores Tequila Promotion at Rogue
• East Coast at O'Flanagan's
• John Gribbin at An Beal Bocht
• Chriss Vargas: Voodoo II at Pacha
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• A Night in Moscow at World Bar
• Wanted at Country Club
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Hell or High Water at Rodeo Bar

MurphGuide Summer Cruise: Thursday, August 27

Tickets are on sale for the annual MurphGuide Summer Party Cruise.

You are cordially invited to join MurphGuide.com on our annual MurphGuide Summer Party Cruise aboard the Temptress. Each year, we hire a boat to get all the MurphGuide readers together for a fun night out on the water. Our friend Lou Smith, a.k.a. DLJ will once again be the DJ.

If you are the social coordinator for your circle of friends or co-workers, and would like to find out about group rates, please call Murph on 212 717-9955.

Details on the cruise are below. I hope you can join us.

Thursday, August 27, 2009
Annual MurphGuide Summer Party Cruise
$65 in advance, $70 at the dock

Price includes open bar, hot & cold buffet,
DJ & cruise in NY harbor aboard The Temptress

Dance to the tunes of DLJ
boarding: 6:30pm, departs: 7pm
return: 10pm
aboard:

The Temptress
World Yacht Marina
Pier 81 (12th Ave. & W. 41st St.)
New York, NY

Call 917 627-0858 for more info.

Rain or shine

Ticket info:
$65 per person in advance ($70 at the dock)

Purchase on-line:
MurphGuide.com/cruise

See Stephen Bailey's write-ups of previous MurphGuide cruises:
2008
2007
2006

Today in NYC: Thursday, July 13

• NYC Restaurant Week
• Elephant Larry's Con Air at Peoples Improv Theater
• Broadway in Bryant Park
• Luau Party at Johnny Utah's
• Hurry Date at Sin Sin
• Port Paradise at Ulysses'
• Enda Keegan at P.D. O'Hurley's Pier 84
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Dave Delaney Band at Stone Creek
• Southern Tier Brewery at Amsterdam 106
• Show Entertainment Goup presents at Parkside Lng
• John Statz at An Beal Bocht
• Ray Greiche at Pipin's Pub
• Open Bar Promo at Mercury Bar East

Today in NYC: Wednesday, August 12

• NYC Restaurant Week
• Booze & Schmooze at Sidebar
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Meshugenah Comedy at Broadway Comedy Club
• Ray Greiche at The Back Fence
• Enda Keegan at P.D. O'Hurley's Pier 84
• Magic Hat Night at David Copperfield's
• Middle Child Day at Whiskey River
• The Turn at Metro 53
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• URDB Live: World Record Appreciation Society
• Jewish Hurry Date at Alibi
• Hurry Date at Kush Lounge
• Cazadores Tequila Promotion at Rogue
• DJ Wiz: Video Mix Party at M1-5
• Skits & Tits at Bowery Poetry Club
• NY Beer Meetup: B.Y.O.F. at Valhalla

R.I.P. Kevin F. Smith

We were saddened to learn that Long Island musician Kevin Smith passed away on Saturday, August 8. Kevin was a regular performer of Irish and American music on Long Island and in New York City.

I first met him playing a gig at Marty O'Brien's in NYC a few years back. He regularly performed at Muldoon's in NYC, The Irish Cottage in Forest Hill's, Katie Daly's in Massapequa, Lily Flanagan's in Babylon and Jackie Reilly's in Bethpage, where he recorded a live CD. He died shortly after performing at Katie Daly's on Saturday night.

We send our condolences to his wife Jo-Ann and to his entire family. His obituary can be found on legacy.com.
The wake is at Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 125 W. Old Country Road in Hicksville, NY on Tuesday, 8/11 and Wednesday, 8/12: 2-4pm and 7-9pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, Aug. 13, 9:45am at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Hicksville, NY.

Here is an audio clip of Kevin performing "Back Home in Derry" from his "Alive at Jackie Reilly's" CD.

Today in NYC: Tuesday, August 11

• NYC Restaurant Week
• Trad. Seisiun w/Caitliln Warbelow at Dempsey's Pub
• Guitar Hero Night at Rogue
• Sugartime + Scrote at Parkside Lounge
• Hard Candy Burlesque at Identity
• Enda Keegan at P.D. O'Hurley's - Pier 84
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live

Today in NYC: Monday, August 10

• NYC Restaurant Week
• Bluegrass Monday & More at Parkside Lounge
• Trivia Tryst at Dewey's Flatiron
• Chow Down Challenge at Village Pourhouse
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Homeboy Steve at Banjo Jim's
• 8-Minute Dating at AKAI Lounge
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Bryant Park Movie: The Magnificent Seven
• Monday Night Burlesque at Public Assembly
• Belly Dancer at Rogue

MurphGuide Weekly Newsletter

Contents:
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Parties & Events This Week:
1. Game Night at Stone Creek: Fri. Aug. 7
2. Hamptons Weekend:
a. Weekend Kickoff at Dune: Fri. Aug. 7
b. Saturday Lounge Night at Madame Tong's: Sat. Aug. 8
3. Weekend Parties at Country Club
a. Wanted: Fri. Aug. 7
b. White Party: Sat. Aug. 8
4. Gotham Girls Roller Derby: Sat. August 8
5. UFC 101: Declaration: Sat. Aug. 8
a. UFC at Johnny Utah's
b. UFC at Third & Long
c. UFC at Rogue
d. UFC at Village Pourhouse
6. Grassroots musician's fundraiser at The Red Lion: Sun. Aug. 9

Special Interests:
1. Fantasy Football Drafts at The Village Pourhouse
2. Spotlight Bar: Merrion Square
4. Quick Links

Party Planning with MurphGuide.com
1. MurphGuide Party Planner


Upcoming Events:
1. Dynamic Outdoors Happy Hour at Cafe DeVille: Wed. Aug. 12
2. F-You Cancer at E. 13th St. Theatre: Sun. Aug. 16
3. The Saw Doctors at Highline Ballroom: Sun. Aug. 16
4. MurphGuide Annual Summer Party Cruise aboard The Temptress: Thu. Aug. 27
5. Brewtopia Great World Beer Fest: Sept. 4 - 6
6. Save the Dates
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Parties This Week:
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Our friends Robert & Laura host events for this social group.
Their next event is a viewing party for a classic NYC film...
Friday, July 7
The New York Social Meetup Group presents...
Game Night
hosted by Laura
Bring your favorite games like Monopoly, Scrabble, Pictionary,etc.
Food menu: Appetizers, Salads and Sandwiches.
Drink specials: $2 off all select wines, mixed drinks and draft beer until 8pm
at:
Stone Creek Lounge
140 E. 27th St. (between 3rd & Lexington Ave.)
New York, NY
StoneCreekNYC.com
NYCsocialgroup.com/
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If you are going to the Hamptons, our friend David can hook you up at this weekly Friday night party,
or on Saturday night at Madame Tong's ...
Friday, August 7 David Shapiro presents: Hamptons Weekend Kick-Off Party
Mention David Shapiro for reduced cover charge & line preference
Bottle service reservations are also available
David's tables are always given some extra-special treatment
Top DJ spinning all night

Please call or text David directly 917-806-4171
to get on guest list or to reserve a table.
RSVP at Davidshapiro.net
11pm - 4am
at:
Dune
1181 North Sea Road
Southampton, NY
(631) 283-0808
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Saturday, August 8
Lounge party at Madame Tong's
Looking for a laid-back party destination?
Join us at Madame Tong's as we unwind at this casual but upscale venue
that attracts only the most sophisticated clientele.

David and his friends will be there at 11, but you can stop by earlier to sample their top-notch Asian cuisine.
Thanks to Madame Tong's unique indoor-outdoor layout, you can enjoy the DJ and dancing in the middle of all the action or sit outside to enjoy a breezy late-summer night under the stars
RSVP to get on the guestlist: davidshapiro.net
11pm - 3am
at:
Madame Tong's
256 Elm Street
Southampton, NY

David also has space available for rent in one of four houses in the Hamptons.
Call 212 579-4844 for details.
DavidShapiro.net
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Our friend Ruben invites you to these parties this weekend at Country Club...
Friday, August 7 Grand Premier of...Wanted
Main Floor:
DJ Ni** of Nina Sky & DJ Stealth The Bomber
Downstairs Lounge:
Special guest DJ Duce Martinez
Jose Gonzalez & Luis Romero
Opening set by DJ Dev
After-film party for "Crumble"
Specials for large groups, birthdays
doors open 10:30pm
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Saturday, August 8 White Party
featuring...
Mash-ups with DJ Toro
spinning house
Joey Martinez
Dress all in white, get in for free all night
at:

Country Club
248 W. 14th St. (between 8th & 9th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 367-0822
CountryClubNY.com
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Our friends at Gotham Girls Roller Derby hold monthly bouts. This month: Bronx vs. Manhattan...
Saturday, August 8
Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Bronx Gridlock vs. Manhattan Mayhem
$19.75 General Admission in advance, $23 at the door
VIP front row 'crash zone' tickets (no children) - advance only - $29.75
tix@gothamgirlsrollerderby.com

Doors at 6:30, opening whistle at 8:30pm
at
Hunter College Sportsplex
Lexington Ave. & 68th St. (SW Corner)
New York, NY

The Gotham Girls After-Party, as always, held at:
Manitoba's
99 Avenue B, between 5th & 6th St.
following the bout.

Gothamgirlsrollerderby.com
Gotham Girls hotline (888) 830-2253
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UFC: Ultimate Fighting Championship #101 takes place this Saturday.
Here are some spots where you can watch the bout...

Saturday, August 8
Johnny Utah's UFC 101
Silva vs. Griffin
3 15-ft projector screens with sound
Evening drink specials
$10 cover at the door
(no cover with table/dinner reservation)
at:
Johnny Utah's
25 W. 51st St. (between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
(212) 265-UTAH
New York, NY
JohnnyUtahs.com
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Saturday, August 8 UFC: 101
Bouts include:
Penn vs. Florian
Sliva vs. Griffin
Get there early as they usually reach capacity quickly
Call (212).447.5711 for more details
10pm
at:
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com
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Saturday, August 8
UFC 101: Declaration
In the main event, the two best 155-pound fighters in the world finally meet
when UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn looks to defend his crown against number one contender Kenny Florian.
Penn has never lost at 155-pounds, and Florian is looking to change that stat this summer.
In the co-feature, the pound-for-pound king of mixed martial arts,
middleweight champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva, tests the waters at 205 pounds once again
when he battles former light heavyweight champ and Ultimate Fighter season one winner Forrest Griffin.

$3 Bud & Bud Light bottle specials.
showing on 8TVs + projector
live with wound
$10 cover
10pm
at:
Rogue Restaurant & Bar
757 Sixth Ave. (between 25th & 26th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 242-6434
RogueNYC.com
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Saturday, August 8
UFC 101: Declaration
Silva vs. Griffin
no cover
$40 open bar
10pm
at:
Village Pourhouse
982 Amsterdam Ave. (between 108th & 109th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 979-BEER
VillagePourhouse.com
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This is a grass-roots fundraiser for a friend in need...
Sunday, August 9
Benefit for Tom Curiano and Katia Bassanini
Veteran NYC drummer Tom Curiano's beloved wife Katia is battling ovarian cancer.
Please come out and help them fight the good fight.
It will be a great night of non stop music, friendship, and good vibes.
Prizes, raffles...and special guests.
Appearances by :
The Itinerants, The Demolition String Band and more
suggested donation: $20
at:
The Red Lion
151 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.)
New York, NY
(212) 260-9797
RedLion-NYC.com
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Other News:
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Fantasy Football Drafts at The Village Pourhouse
Host your Fantasy Football Draft at The Village Pourhouse
The perfect Draft Experience:

Private Rooms, Rent Your Own Keg...

Open Bar Packages:
3 Hour Top Shelf Open Bar. $50 per person

3 Hour Mid Shelf Open Bar. $40 per person

3 Hour Bud Light & Well Open Bar. $35 per person

3 Hour Bud Light Open Bar. $30 per person

Open Bar & Food Packages:
The Touch Down:
3 hour Mid-shelf Open Bar & 5 Appetizer Platters Refilled. $65 per person

The Field Goal: 3 Hour Bud Light & 5 Appetizer Platters Refilled. $50 per person

The Safety: 3 Hour Bud Light & All-You-Can-Eat Wings. $35 per person
*packages do not include tax & service fee.
Two locations:
Village Pourhouse
64 Third Ave. (11th St.)
East Village
New York, NY
(212) 979-BEER
and
Village Pourhouse
982 Amsterdam Ave. (between 108th & 109th St.)
Upper West Side
New York, NY
(212) 979-BEER
Villagepourhouse.com
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Spotlight Bar: Merrion Square
Merrion Square announces new happy hours & specials:

Happy hour
Mon - Fri 10:30am to 7pm
$3 domestic bottles
$3.50 import bottles
$4 draft beers
$4 well drinks
$4 glass of wine
Check out their beer menu

Every day specials: Monday to Sunday
Free order of wings with every pitcher of beer ordered
7pm to 11pm plus all day Saturday & Sunday

Saturday & Sunday daytime special from 12pm to 6pm:
Free burger,sandwich & wrap with every two drinks ordered per person
And $3.50 Rolling rock drafts every night
at:
Merrion Square
1840 Second Ave. (95th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 831-7696
MerrionSquareNYC.com
Contact Karl for private parties
For more Spotlight Bars, check out MurphGuide.com/bars ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Quick Links:
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http://murphguide.blogspot.com

Join the MurphGuide Group on Facebook:
facebook.com/group.php?gid=35536852961

MurphGuide on Twitter: If you use Twitter, follow MurphGuide for updates
Twitter.com/murphguide

Brewtopia Great World Beer Festival: September 4 - 6 in NYC
Brewtopiafest.com

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Plan Your Party with MurphGuide.com: ===========================================
New Party Planner on MurphGuide.com
Have you had a chance to check out the MurphGuide Party Planner?
Need help finding a spot for your birthday?
What about office parties, reunions or fundraisers?
In our continuous efforts to "connect the fun to the fun people" we invite you to try our party planner:

1. Go to http://murphguide.privatepartynyc.com
2. Select the neighborhood you want to have your party.
3. Fill in your contact information.
4. Select the party criteria: Date, # of people, private room? open bar? food?
5. Click "Submit" You will get an email with some party suggestions.

Note: Since this is an automated system, the email may end up in you "bulk folder",
so please be sure to check there.
PrivatePartyNYC.com, powered by MurphGuide.com


We would be glad to hear your comments.
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Upcoming
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Our friend Igor runs Dynamic Outdoors, a fun activities group.
You are invited to their monthly happy hour...
Wednesday, August 12
Happy Hour - International Meet & Mingle
Drink Specials: Happy Hour 5 to 7 pm
Ladies; after 7 pm get 1/2 price drinks
6-9pm
at:
Cafe Deville
103 3rd Ave. (13th St.)
New York, NY
DynamicOutdoors.com
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Our friend Dominique is producing this show, and you're invited...
Sunday, August 16
F-You Cancer One man show starring Rob Hawke

Help raise Thyroid Cancer funds and awareness
The play is an hour with a 15 minute question and answer session.
After the play stay and enjoy drinks and appetizers.
(Everything is included in the ticket price)

Tickets are $30 and must be bought before the show.
Purchase tickets online at ticketleap.com
Produced by Dominique Faber
8pm
at:
E. 13th St. Theatre
136 E. 13th St.
New York, NY
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The Saw Doctors new single "She Loves Me" will be released on Fri. July 24.
They come to NYC in August...
Sunday, August 16 The Saw Doctors
Tickets: $45
available at Ticketweb.com
General admission: Standing Room
Doors open at 6pm
8pm show
at:
Highline Ballroom
431 W. 16th St. (between 9th & 10th Ave.)
New York, NY
highlineballroom.com
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This is our annual event where we bring the readers of MurphGuide together for a party cruise...
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Annual MurphGuide Summer Cruise
$65 in advance, $70 at the dock
Price includes open bar, hot & cold buffet,
DJ & cruise in NY harbor aboard The Temptress

Dance to the tunes of DLJ
Rain or shine
boarding: 6:30pm, departs: 7pm
return: 10pm
aboard:
The Temptress
World Yacht Marina
Pier 81 (12th Ave. & W. 41st St.)
New York, NY
Call 917 627-0858 for more info. and group rates

Murphguide.com/cruise
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Our friends Bill & Keith, aka The Beer Brothers, are putting on another Brewtopiafest...
Brewtopia Great World Beer Festival
Friday, September 4 - Sunday, September 6
For the 1st time ever, due to demand, this year's GWBF will be three days
They have moved the venue this year to the Park Avenue Armory to better suit the visitors needs.
Tickets are on-sale now at Brewtopiafest.com
4 sessions:
Friday 6 - 10pm,
Sat: 12 - 4pm and 5 - 9pm,
Sunday 12 - 4pm
at:
The Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Ave.
New York, NY
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Save the Dates:
Mark your calendar for the following upcoming events.
More details to follow in future newsletters & on our website...
Thursday, August 27: MurphGuide Annual Summer Cruise
September 4-6: Brewtopia Great World Beer Festival
September 12: Riverside Park Oyster Festival
Thursday, Sept. 24: Adam's Angels Salute to Firefighters at Saloon

Run for Owen SMA Fundraiser at Katwalk - Thu. Aug. 6

Our friend Matt invites you to this fund raising event...


Thursday, August 6
SMA Fundraiser
To raise money and awareness in the fight against SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) a rare genetically inherited neuromuscular disease characterized by gradual muscle weakness due to loss of motor neurons of the brainstem and spinal cord.

There will be a $40 open bar special from 7-10pm
with proceeds going Columbia SMA Clinic and Sophia's Cure.
RSVP via evite

7pm
at:
Katwalk
2 W. 35th St.
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 594-9343
KatwalkNYC.com


Babies with SMA Type 1 have difficulty breathing and swallowing. The lifespan of those affected by SMA Type 1 is only 1-2 years. Last year, a young woman named Lauren became involved in raising money and awareness in trying to help find a cure for SMA. In March of 2008, Lauren's best friend gave birth to Owen Vincent Shuler. On May 5, 2008 at just 8 weeks old Owen was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I (also known as Werdnig-Hoffman Disease).
On August 16, 2008, at just 5 months old, Owen passed away peacefully after battling for 34 days in the Pediatric ICU at the Columbia Presbyterian Children's Hospital of NY. Lauren decided that she was going to continue the fight against SMA.
She came up with the idea of running in marathons to raise awareness and money for the fight against SMA. She picked the Dublin Marathon last October as her first goal.
She completed the marathon and raised over $5,000 in the process.
On August 16th, exactly one year to the day that we lost Owen, Lauren, Owen's Mom Dorothy and his Aunt Moe will be running in the America's Finest City Half Marathon in San Diego.
More info at : Run4owen.com

Donations are being sent to:
The Pediatric SMA Center
Harkness Pavilion 519
180 Fort Washington Ave.
New York, NY 10032
Fightforowen.com

Today in NYC: Thursday, August 6

• NYC Restaurant Week
• Elephant Larry's Con Air at Peoples Improv Theater
• Broadway in Bryant Park
• Lion's Roar Karaoke at 702 Lounge
• Rogue Ales Tasting at Broadway Dive
• SMA Fundraiser at Katwalk
• Variety Underground +Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Trivia Tryst at Bar None
• First Thursday (Walter) at The Frying Pan
• First Thursday (Susan) at The Frying Pan
• DJ Chin Nen at O'Flanagan's
• LESS Party at Thirteen
• Hurry Date at Sin Sin
• Tostada Thursday at Hop Devil Grill
• Ray Greiche at Rathbone's
• Yankees vs. Red Sox Game Viewing
• StoryTimers Benefit at O'Hurley's Pier 84
• Meshugenah Comedy at Broadway Comedy Club

Today in NYC: Wednesday, August 5

• NYC Restaurant Week
• Live Music with C.J. at Overlook
• IBO Networking Party at Bourbon Street
• Booze and Schmooze at Sidebar
• Opera on Tap at Parkside Lounge
• Hurry Date at Cupping Room Cafe
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Jewish Hurry Date at Alibi
• Six Point Craft Ales at Blind Tiger Alehouse
• Debates at Lolita Bar
• Summer Wednesdays at McFadden's
• Cheesy Pick Up Line Night at Whiskey River

Blog for Beer: August 1 - 9

Now here is a creative promotion that we can not help but write about...

Blog for Beer
August 1st-August 9th
In honor of the anniversary of the World Wide Web on August 1st, our friends at WeLoveBars.com presents: Blog for Beer - where you can use the web to get free drinks. Now, let's be honest, when they say they "love bars", they specifically love the bars that they own: Black Bear Lodge, Whiskey River, and Bull’s Head Tavern.

So, from Saturday, August 1st through Sunday, August 9th, the more you blog about Black Bear Lodge, Whiskey River, and Bull’s Head Tavern, the more free drinks you’ll receive.

Don't have a blog, that's OK, how about a micro-blog: You can write about those bars on Twitter, or Facebook Friend them and write on their wall. Here are their Facebook pages:
[Black Bear Lodge] [Whiskey River][ Bull's Head Tavern]
Status your favorite specials, or upload photos of you and your friends having fun at the bars.

Then send the links to WeLoveBars@gmail.com and you’ll receive your drink tickets via email. Print them out, bring them to the bar and voila! Free drink!
Each link is good for one Bud Light draft or well mixed drink. (Hey, quit complaining. It's a free drink, you ingrate!)

For more information visit Going.com/BlogforBeer or email WeLoveBars@gmail.com

Black Bear Lodge
274 Third Ave.
(between 21st & 22nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 253-2178
BBLNYC.com

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Bull's Head Tavern
295 Third Ave.
(between 22nd & 23rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 685-2589
BullsHeadTavern.com
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Whiskey River
575 Second Ave.
(32nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 679-6799
WhiskeyRiverNYC.com

Today in NYC: Tuesday, August 4

• NYC Restaurant Week
• NY State Cheese & Beer Sail
• Mr. Lewis Returnz + Dukes of Denmark at Parkside Lounge
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Pub Quiz at Galway Hooker Pub
• Wham Slam Bam Variety Hour at Identity Lounge
• 2 For Tuesdays at Calico Jack's Cantina
• Happy Hour Specials at Merrion Square
• American Idle Karaoke at Overlook

Movie Night, Bingo & Quiz Night at Galway Hooker

Galway Hooker Pub launches three new nightly specials this month:
Movie night on Sundays, Bingo Night on Mondays and Pub Quiz Night on Tuesdays.

Movie Night Sundays:
Mondays in August
Happy hour prices all night.
Movies start 7pm
Sunday, August 2: The Blues Brothers
Sunday, August 9: Knocked Up
Sunday, August 16: Jaws
Sunday, August 9: Waking Ned Devine
Sunday, August 9: Cocktail

Bingo Monday
Every Monday
Bingo night starts at 7pm every Monday night.

Pub Quiz Tuesdays
Starting Tuesday, August 4
and the first Tuesday of every month after that.
Test your knowledge of meaningless facts
Winning team wins a free keg of beer
7pm
at:

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

Today in NYC: Saturday, August 1

• Beach Volleyball Tournament at Hudson Beach
• Paul Zunno in Concert at O'Neals' Lincoln Center
• Nees and Vos at Crash Mansion
• Brewery Tours at Chelsea Brewery
• Fergus Begley at Tir na nOg
• Dysfunctional Family Jazz Band at Ulysses'
• Groove Buffet at O'Flanagan's
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Lounge Party at Madame Tong's (Hamptons)
• Night of No B.S. Comedy at Parkside Lounge
• 8-MInute Dating at Fulton Exchange
• Homeboy Steve at Banjo Jim's
• Be Yourself Tribute to Michael Jackson at Pacha
• TV Headliner Show at Broadway Comedy Club
• The Boychick Affair at Times Square Arts Center
• Luau Party at Dylan Murphy's

Today in NYC: Friday, July 31

• NYC Summer Restaurant Week
• Hamptons Weekend Kick-Off Party
• Sheri Miller at Blackstones
• Off the Hook at O'Flanagan's
• Tribute to the King of Pop at Saloon
• Bad Boy Bill at Pacha
• Ray Greiche Trio at The Back Fence
• TV Headliner Show at Broadway Comedy Club
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• NY Social Meetup Group Movie: Midnight Cowboy
• Hamptons Weekend Kickoff at Dune
• Brian Monaghan at The Irish Circle
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Lose Yourself at Identity
• After-work Dance Party at The Mean Fiddler
• Dream Role at The Creek

Today in NYC: Thursday, July 30

• NYC Summer Restaurant Week
• The Itinerants at Duffy's
• Comedy Caliente at Comic Strip Live
• DJ Chin-Nen at O'Flanagan's
• Elephant Larry's Con Air at Peoples Improv Theater
• Broadway in Bryant Park
• Jim Roberti Duo at Bull's Head Tavern
• Amstel Light Promo at Mercury Bar
• Ithaca Beer Night at David Copperfield's
• DJ Chin-nen at O'Flanagan's
• Brian Mitchell Band at Parkside Lounge
• Ray Greiche at Rathbone's
• Lion's Roar Karaoke at 702 Lounge
• Jim Beam Promo at The Brazen Head
• Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Staten Island Yankees
• Guest Bartender: Brendan Burke at Whistlin' Dixie's
• Cathyland Birthday Rock Show at Canal Room
• DJ Nuche at Calico Jack's
• Delange & Tino Acoustic at Stone Creek
• LESS Party at Thirteen
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Peruvian Independence Party at Tavern on the Green
• No Holds Barred at The Town Tavern