Play live chess at the Marshall Chess Club from 1 p.m. to Midnight Monday. Chess 7 days a week as well. Membership at the club starts at $180 (for 6 months) if you live in New York City. 23 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10011. (212) 477-3716. Web site.

Annabel Alpers is New Zealand’s psychedelic pop princess. Formerly in bands Hawaii Five O, Space Dust and Hiss Explosion, Annabel branched out on her own and with the use of computers plays her synthesized songs live. When asked to describer her music Annabel says that her “computer process pop as folk music for the 21st century”. Union Hall, 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Find Tickets.

For more than 15 years, Carolines on Broadway has been hosting their “New Talent” nights on most Mondays and Tuesdays. Lower traffic nights, they’re where are the up-and-coming comics are relegated. See some of tomorrow’s talent along with some rather terrible stuff. It’s like the Open Mic of the comedy world. Carolines on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Find tickets.

For more than 15 years, Carolines on Broadway has been hosting their “New Talent” nights on most Mondays and Tuesdays. Lower traffic nights, they’re where are the up-and-coming comics are relegated. See some of tomorrow’s talent along with some rather terrible stuff. It’s like the Open Mic of the comedy world. Carolines on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Find tickets.

Since elephants aren’t adept at using the Penn State escalators, the Ringling Brothers Circus has to parade the elephants through the Mid-Town Tunnel and across Manhattan until they reach Madison Square Garden. Onlookers can perch themselves along the route to get a free peek at the animals as they walk through the dark streets of Manhattan. According to MommyPoppins, you can line up anywhere along 34th Street between the tunnel and Madison Square Garden around midnight to see the spectacle. Learn more.