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What's Going on This Week

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Modern media heroes share their insights, divas share their gift of song and a mellow dance party spins the globe for inspiration.

Ira Glass: This American Life
This American Life host Ira Glass comes to the 92Y to discuss what happens behind the scenes at the much-loved public radio show.
Wednesday, September 16, 8 p.m.
92Y; Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
Price: $27

Area Concerts
Show some R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin at Radio City Music Hall on one of two nights this week. Also deserving, the brainy side of sultry will be represented by Ute Lemper in her pair of Last Tango in Berlin performances at Galapagos.
Aretha Franklin
Thursday, September 17 & Friday, September 18, 7 p.m
Radio City Music Hall
Price: $54-$94
Ute Lemper: Last Tango in Berlin
Saturday, September 19, 7p.m. and 10 p.m.
Galapagos; 16 Main Street, Brooklyn
Price: $35

Treehouse
This nascent-but-growing dance party spins the globe for inspiration and invites you to join the laid-back vibe of their new home at Gowanus performance art space Littlefield.
Wednesday, September 16, doors 8pm
622 Degraw Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue, Brooklyn
Price: $Free