Ever feel a bit out of place in New York since you were born in the South? Fear not. There’s a group entirely dedicated to bringing you back in touch with New Yorkers who share your roots. Dubbed the New York Southerners group, they’re holding their Eighth Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party in Madison Square Park. Show up anytime from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and get treated to Southern cooking, music and society. Learn more.
Two years elapsed between the first time Louis CK tried comedy and the second. He was that humiliated. Fortunately, he stuck with it turning it into a career. Now a producer and writer for shows like Cedric the Entertainer, he’s perhaps best known as the creator and star of HBO’s “Lucky Louie.” Carolines on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Find tickets.
Two years elapsed between the first time Louis CK tried comedy and the second. He was that humiliated. Fortunately, he stuck with it turning it into a career. Now a producer and writer for shows like Cedric the Entertainer, he’s perhaps best known as the creator and star of HBO’s “Lucky Louie.” Carolines on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Find tickets.
Celebrate St. Paddy’s day at Joe Hurley’s 11th Annual All-Star Irish Rock Revue at the Highline Ballroom. Dubbed “A Paddy Rock and Roll Circus,” the show features tons of guests (from novelists to soul singers to punk rockers) paying tribute to the best of Irish culture. A cobbled together band with musicians from groups like Radiohead and Mellencamp will play songs from U2, The Undertones and others — as well as your favorite Irish standards. “Anything can happen ….and usually does at the Irish Rock Revue,” the New York Post writes. Find Tickets.
Hit up the Highline Ballroom for live 80’s music and DJ’s playing the newest hits at “The Rewind Show.” Bring your wallet, though. From the party’s Facebook page: “Every Saturday night, the Highline Ballroom will operate as a high-end night club to let you experience the Rewind Show.” Learn more.
Join other New York-area rugby fans at The Kinsale Tavern to watch two great televised rugby matchups in the Six Nations Championships. Games scheduled for March 13:
You can reserve a seat online if you plan to show up before the start of each game. The Kinsale Tavern, 1672 3rd Ave., (b/w 93rd & 94th Streets), New York, NY 10128.
Canada’s Priestess is a hard rock band influenced by AC/DC and Black Sabbath. Priestess toured with Megadeath while in Europe and their head-banging music can be heard on a variety of movie and video game soundtracks. Find Tickets.
Looking for an alternative to the bar scene? Play Cranium with other New York professionals in the Sony Plaza/Atrium. Ages 35 and under. $10. More.