What's Happening in New York on February 5th, 2007

Metropol: The People Under the Stairs

10pm — Monday February 5

This event happens EVERY MONDAY

WHERE: Rififi, 332 11th St. between 1st and 2nd Ave
COST: FREE: 1 Drink Minimum
SUMMARY: Every Monday a different horror movie is shown in the back while metal and rock are being played in the front, with $3 PBRs all night long.
THIS WEEK:The People Under the Stairs: “Wes Craven wrote and directed this surrealistic horror-comedy, which was inspired by a true story of parents keeping their children locked in a basement for years.”

8pm — Monday February 5

This event happens EVERY other MONDAY

WHERE:The Slipper Room, 167 Orchard at Stanton
COST:$7
SUMMARY:”NYC’s premier live-trivia event. Friends gather to try their luck at wickedly smart questions on any and all topics, written by your quizmaster, Noah Tarnow.” $200 prize to the winning team (teams must be at least 4 people). Five rounds, 2 general trivia, 1 lightning round, 1 special round.’

8:30pm — Monday February 5

This event happens EVERY MONDAY

WHERE:The Delancey, 168 Delancey, between Clinton and Attorney
COST:FREE
SUMMARY:”Hosted by Abe Jellinek and Nick Henderson, Debasement is a New & FREE comedy/rock concert. Each Monday we spotlight a newfangled lineup of established and deserving artists. And as if FREE admission wasn’t enough, Abe & Nick are juiced up to announce Debasement’s OPEN WELL BAR. Hang with us beginning @ 9 pm for an hour of free booze, followed by our “Poor Man’s Drink Special”.”
THIS WEEK:Reggie Watts, Carolyn Castiglia and Heather Fink

6:30pm — Monday February 5

WHERE:The Explorers Club, 46 East 70th St between Park and Madison
COST:$20
SUMMARY:”Over the millennia, elephants have fought our wars, built our cities and carried our royalty. In western culture, elephants have been a curiosity, entertaining us in zoos and circuses for almost two centuries. Only in recent decades, as their very survival has come into question, have we begun to understand this astonishing creature.”