What's Happening in New York on February 9th, 2007

What Is It?

7:30pm — Friday February 9 (also February 10 and 11)

WHERE:IFC Center, 323 6th Ave at W 3rd St
COST:$20 in advance, $25 at door
SUMMARY:”Renegade auteur Crispin Hellion Glover returns to New York to present his notorious feature WHAT IS IT?, described as “the adventures of a young man whose principal interests are snails, salt, a pipe and how to get home, as tormented by a hubristic racist inner psyche.” The evenings also include Glover’s BIG SLIDE SHOW, an hour-long live dramatic narration of eight stories taken from Victorian-era books, plus a Q&A and book signing with Mr. Glover.”

7pm — Friday February 9

WHERE:Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terrace and 162nd st
COST:FREE, but reservation required. (212-923-8008)
SUMMARY:”365 Days/365 Plays started in November 2002 when Suzan-Lori Parks committed to writing a play a day for the next 365 days. From Nov 13, 2006– Nov 12, 2007 the 365 Days/365 Plays National Festival will present the work simultaneously across the country, creating the largest collaboration in the history of American theater.” Today’s performance takes place in Manhattan’s Oldest House.

Noon-Noon — Friday February 9-Saturday February 10

WHERE:Madison Square Park, 23rd Street and Broadway
COST:FREE
SUMMARY:”Dancing for our right to dance! A 24-hour DANCE MARATHON and PARTY to bring attention to a NYS Court appeal case regarding Cabaret Laws that restrict social dancing.” Organized groups will dance in 90 minute intervals for 24 hours to be followed by a giant dance party where everyone is invited to dance.