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What's Going on This Week

JULY 8, 2009

American indie rock and French tradition compete for your downtime this week.

Wilco with Yo La Tengo at Keyspan Park
Jeff Tweedy and classic melodic alt-rock darlings Wilco have achieved the level of adulation that brings out the if-I-only-go-to-one-show-this-year indie rock fans. And welcome the most excellent Yo La Tengo.
Monday, July 13, 8:00 p.m.
Keyspan Park
Brooklyn, NY

NY Eye & Ear Fest
This offbeat music event combines a marathon record fair with local band performances and other label offerings, video art, film screenings and more.
July 9-12
92Y Tribeca/Knitting Factory Brooklyn/Death By Audio
http://www.nyeyeandear.com/


Bastille Day Pétanque tournament
Don a béret—or other chapeau—and celebrate Bastille Day by watching the pros play the bocce-esque sport in this epic yearly event as Bar Tabac where 80 international teams compete. It's the largest contest of its kind in North America, and there will be champagne, cocktails, food, music and more.
Sunday, July 12
Bar Tabac
128 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Continue the joie de vivre by catching a few of your favorite French New Wave Essentials on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. at The Museum of Art and Design from July 11-August 30.
2 Columbus Circle