What's Happening in New York on January 25th, 2007

Ansambl Mastika

10pm — Thursday January 25

WHERE:Barbes, 376 9th St, at 6th Ave, Park Slope
COST:$8 suggested donation
SUMMARY:”Greg Squared leads this mostly Balkan-inspired ensemble which plays tunes ranging from the plaintive clarinet ‘miroloi’ of northern Greece to the funkier grooves of the Serbian and Macedonia Roma (gypsies); from the mysterious qualities of Turkish calgija music to the driving power of Bulgarian wedding music.

Followed by a special screening of SAMPIONITE NA SUTKA (Champions of Sutka)- A whimsical documentary describing the various record-holders of Sutka, the largest gypsy neighborhood in eastern Europe, located in Skopje, Macedonia. The titles are in such categories as most well-dressed, best horse trainer, best ghost catcher, best fighting goose, best collection of Turkish cassettes, etc. In Serbian with English subtitles.”

10pm — Thursday January 25

WHERE:The Nexus Lounge at One and One, 1st Ave and 1st St
COST:$10
SUMMARY:”English Steve and Miranda Present A Benefit Dance Party with DJ Sergio Vega. Proceeds to benefit the ABC No Rio Building Renovation Fund”

8pm — Thursday January 25

WHERE:Fontana’s, 105 Eldridge St. between Broome and Grand
COST:$6
SUMMARY:”Puracane are Ali Rogers on vocals, Juan Masotta on guitar and electronics, Drew Thurlow on bass and Andrew Griffiths on drums.”

7pm — Thursday January 25

WHERE:American Museum of Natural History, Linder Theater, Central Park West at 79th St
COST:$15
SUMMARY:”The beautiful natural phenomenon of bioluminescence inspires scientific research as well as art and architecture. A panel of scientists and artists will share their findings and their creations.”

7:30pm — Thursday January 25

WHERE:Mo Pitkins, 39 Ave A between 2nd and 3rd St
COST:FREE
SUMMARY:”Todd Levin and Bob Powers, both humor writers, often found themselves in a frustrating place, drifting somewhere between stand-up comedy and literary performance. How to Kick People was conceived as the antitode: a comedy show for bookworms, and a literary show for clowns.”
THIS WEEK:”A special show on a special night, celebrating the release of Bob Powers’ debut humor book, Happy Cruelty Day!: Daily Celebrations of Quiet Desperation. Featuring performances from Bob and Todd, special guest performers, book giveaways, the lighting of the Cruelty Day tree, and of course, some readings from the book and a signing immediately afterwards.”