What's Going on This Week
JULY 9, 2008
It's summer, which means band reunion-tour time. Also this week, explore lighter and the darker side of humor.
90s indie rocker girls The Breeders are this week's then-and-now stars. Beth Orton brings her sweet/tart voice and smart songwriting to Prospect Park and now-like-this-minute starlets No Age rock Friday's after-work show at the Seaport.
1. No Age (w/ Telepathe and Abe Vigoda)
July 11
Time: 7 PM
South Street Seaport, Fulton Street near the East River
http://www.rivertorivernyc.com/events/
2. Beth Orton (w/ Matt Munisteri)
July 12
Time: 7:30 PM
Prospect Park Bandshell, Brooklyn
http://www.briconline.org/celebrate/071208.asp
3. The Breeders (w/ Matt + Kim and The Whip)
July 13
Time: 2 PM
McCarren Pool, 780 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn
http://www.jellynyc.com
COST: ALL SHOWS ARE FREE!
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Now through July 17
Director Alex Gibney (Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room) peers over the edge into the wild life of excess-loving journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Angelika Film Center
http://www.angelikafilmcenter.com
Ricky Gervais at Madison Square Garden
July 14, 15, 16
Time: 7:30 PM
The Golden Globe and Emmy(r)-winning British comedian and co-creator of "The Office," brings his show back to the Garden and brings down the house.
Wamu Theater at MSG, 7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets.
Cost: $56-$66
http://wamuatmsg.com/events/ricky-gervais-0708.html
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