What's Happening in New York on February 6th, 2007

The Triviacrats

10pm — Tuesday February 6

This event happens EVERY TUESDAY

WHERE:Capone’s Bar, N 9th St between Driggs and Roebling
COST:FREE
SUMMARY:”Hey, you’re smart aren’t you? Of course you are! You live in Williamsburg and studied post-modern philosophy at Bard, you could reference any number of literary greats and rattle off useless music history and culture even after your 17th Makers’ Mark and Pabst. Really hot-shot? PROVE IT at Capones Trivia Night.

Join the Tour Guides of Levy’s Unique New York, The leading family of Hipster New York Tour Guides/Journalists for a rousing round of booze-fueled trivia duels, with categories like:
1. Hey! I’ve Been There! (All Things Brooklyn)
2. Hey! I Drank That! (Beer, Booze and Bars)
3. Political Douchebags (Assholes in American Government)
4. You’re Such a Nerd (Sci-Fi and Fantasy stuff)
5. Pop Goes The Culture (Figure it out, Oppenheimer!)

Prizes and drink tickets to the brainiest!

8pm — Tuesday February 6

This event happens EVERY first TUESDAY

WHERE:Freddy’s, 485 Dean Street at 6th Ave, Brooklyn
COST:FREE
SUMMARY:” Are you one of those people who relished those assignments in elementary school that required you to create a diorama? Do you see a shoe box as the setting for a whole new world? Do you miss the taste of paste - or are you a hot shot with a glue gun? Do you save boxes of junk in case someday you “might ‘make something’ out it.

The theme will be announced on the night of… and there will be one first prize, voted on by all the creators (and drinkers) that show up. Bring your own shoebox plus glue, found objects, foil, toothpicks, craft store doo-dads, string, cotton balls, cake toppers, general junk, and inspiration. Bring stuff for your own diorama - but you are also strongly encouraged to bring stuff to share with the communal stew of diorama ingredients.”

8pm — Tuesday February 6

This event happens EVERY TUESDAY

WHERE:The Peoples Improv Theatre, 154 W. 29th Street, between 6th and 7th
COST:$5
SUMMARY:”After a successful year-long run at Rififi/Cinema Classics, downtown comedy show Here’s The Thing moves to its new home at The People’s Improv Theater. Upcoming guests in the first month include Michael Showalter, Christian Finnegan, and a rare turn on the mic by party-rocker Andrew W.K. Andrew Wright, Sean O’Connor, and Nick Maritato bring stand-up and sketch to the improv stage, along with some of the best comics in the city.”
THIS WEEK: Pete Holmes, Tom Mccaffrey, Heather Lawless, John Mullaney and Chelsea Perreti

7pm-10pm — Tuesday February 6

This event happens EVERY TUESDAY

WHERE:3rd Ward, 195 Morgan Ave between Stagg and Meadow, East Williamsburg
COST:$15
SUMMARY:”Our moderated figure drawing sessions, featuring a live model in various timed poses, offer a twist on the usual pencil-paper-draw-routine. How? Because we like to shake things up each 3-hour session includes all the cans of PBR you can possibly pour down your throat! The end of each session will feature a big-ass drawing slam, so be prepared to bring it!!!”
“Must be 21 or over to drink and must intend to draw during the session.”

7:30pm — Tuesday February 6

This event happens EVERY first TUESDAY

WHERE:Rialto Restaurant, 265 Elizabeth St between Prince and Houston
COST:FREE
SUMMARY:”Café Scientifique is a monthly informal gathering in which scientists discuss ideas over a cup of coffee or a glass of wine with people of all backgrounds and professions. Making science accessible to anyone keen on learning, the cafés provide a unique opportunity for the public to discuss scientific trends and developments affecting and changing our lives.”
THIS WEEK:Peter Woit: Columbia University, Department of Mathematics — “Not Even Wrong: The Failure of String Theory And the Search for Unity in Physical Law”

6:30pm — Tuesday February 6

This event happens EVERY first TUESDAY

WHERE:Hayden Planetarium Space Theater, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th St
COST:$12
SUMMARY:”The Hayden Planetarium, with ongoing support from NASA, has assembled the world’s largest cosmic atlas, extending from Earth to the greatest distances yet charted by astronomers. Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for a fully interactive tour of the universe that surrounds us—the longest trip you can take while staying in New York.”