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Free Events |
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Each month the East 4th Street Cultural District plays host to a number of free or pay what you will performances and events. Some occur on a monthly or weekly basis, while others are one time specials that we wouldn't dare miss. Check out a full listing of performances and events available |
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The BTK Band |
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 Every 2nd Monday, 9PM
UNDER St. Mark's
94 St. Mark's Place
The BTK Band is NYC's hardest-drinking improvised storytelling rock band. Raconteurs regale the audience with true stories from their lives while music and lyrics are improvised to turn their stories into songs. As if Tom Waits and The Moth delivered a baby from the gaping maw of Chaos. |
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Told |
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 Every 3rd Monday, 7PM
Pay-What-You-Will
UNDER St. Mark's
94 St. Mark's Place
Free story telling event hosted by Seth Lind. Seth Lind is a member of the improv comedy group Thank You, Robot. He also makes movies, and is the production manager for This American Life. Produced by Heidi Grumelot. |
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God Tastes Like Chicken |
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.jpg) Every 1st Thursday, 10:30 PM
UNDER St Mark's
94 St. Mark's Place
The brainchild of erotic balloon artist John Murdock, God Tastes Like Chicken is comprised of lunatics, felons and degenerate types. Featuring improv, sketch comedy, stand-up, chickens, and heresy.
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Cognac Live Radio Orchestra |
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.jpg) Every 3rd Sunday, 7PM
Pay-What-You-Will
UNDER St Mark's
94 St. Mark's Place
"Turn on the radio, Dad, it's Sunday!” Cognac Live Radio Orchestra presents a sweet tirade of radio plays, audio sketches, and characters. Foley effects, musical acts, and a professional dance crew bring you a delightful live comedy hour. Free clementines. |
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The Drafts Monthly Play Reading |
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.gif) Monday, July 26th 7PM
UNDER St. Mark's
94 St. Marks Place
The Drafts are a non-equity ensemble of actors who are relatively new to the New York theater scene. The mission of The Drafts is to develop new plays. Like their namesake, The Drafts are a group of versatile actors from largely varied backgrounds and experiences. They are the most talented New York actors you've never heard of! |
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The Flawed Pursuit of Happiness |
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.jpg) Wednesday, July 28th 9PM
Pay-What-You-Will
UNDER St. Marks
94 St. Marks Place
Tim Warner is one of the most brutally honest and vulnerable comedians working today. His material scrutinizes the outside world by sharing all the mistakes he has made in life. While focusing on his flaws, he breaks down the fourth wall and connects with audiences cautiously exposing his hope for humanity. |
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Circuit Bending Wednesdays |
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 Every Wednesdays 7:30PM
The Dixon Place Lounge
161A Chrystie Street
One of the most popular musical trends in the DIY arts and science world. It involves modifying the circuitry of electronic toys and homemade gadgets to create new sounds and effects. Participants experiment with the hidden technology in childhood playthings and show the crowd how they re-wired the device to make an entirely new musical instrument. Discussions, demonstrations, and lots of fun ensue as the science and tech geeks take over Dixon Place for the night. |
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Free Music Nights |
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.gif) Monday-Thursday
Dixon Place
161A Chrystie St.
Join us in the Lounge, Happy Hour 6-7PM and Free Music four days a week. What else could you ask for? The Lounge is open everyday of the week 6PM-12AM and goes until 1PM Fri & Sat nights. |
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Hot Festival Kickoff Party! |
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 Saturday, June 26 at 6:30pm-1am
Dixon Place Lounge
161 A Chrystie Street
Hosted by the hottest downtown girlfriend duo, Anti-Diva’s Liz Liguori and Jessie Mann. With their specialty drinks, sexy bartending flair, and famous LGBTQ (and straight!) following, Liz and Jesse have made Anti-Diva the Dixon Place party to be 'scene' at.
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Take the Mic with Marti Gould Cummings |
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.jpg) Monday, June 28th and July 26th at 8:30
Dixon Place Lounge
161 A Chrystie Street
The cheeky and always effervescent Marti Cummings hosts this open mic night for music, comedy, poetry, and anything else you can do in 7 minutes (within legal parameters). But make sure you time it right or you get a blast from the horn to get off the stage! - it's sort of like a very gay Gong Show! First 10 people to sign up at broadwayspeaksout.com.
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State of the Union |
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.jpg) June 24th at 6PM
The Bowery Hotel
335 Bowery
Artists Alexandra Baer and Ryan E. Cronin will be exhibiting their paintings.
Musical guest Rhett Miller will DJ throughout the evening and perform live acoustic sets at 7:00 and 9:00PM. Tuthilltown Spirits', Hudson Whiskey will be the beverage of choice, with a featured cocktail and free pour from 6:00-7:00PM. |
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At 44 1/2: Video Art on MTV HD Screen |
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.png) June 15–July 15, 2010 starting at 12pm with multiple screenings on the hour.
AT 44½ is located on Broadway between 44th and 45th Streets
Creative Time will present one video each by emerging artists Rob Carter, Graeme Patterson, and Allison Schulnik. The artists freshly mine the possibilities of stop-motion animation, which has been used in filmmaking for over a century.
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Take The Mic with Marti Gould Cummings |
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.jpg) Monday, July 26th, at 8:30PM
Dixon Place Lounge
161 A Chrystie Street
The cheeky and always effervescent Marti Cummings hosts this open mic night
for music, comedy, poetry, and anything else you can do in 7 minutes (within legal
parameters). But make sure you time it right or you get a blast from the horn to get off the stage! - it's sort of like a very gay Gong Show! Past guest performers have included some of Broadway's newest and most talented rising stars and some of the talent even end up with a regular gig at Dixon Place. This could be your big chance! Program includes special celebrity guests! |
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