Out & About
Thu 10
Book Launch: Mr. Smith Goes to Prison
Theresa Lang Community and Study Center, 55 West 13th St.
6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.
Jeff Smith launches his new book, “Mr. Smith Goes to Prison,” about his experiences with the American penal system.
events.newschool.edu/event/book_launch_mr_smith_goes_to_prison#.VesY4b5urzI
Built By MeanRed & GBH | Darude
Cielo Club, 18 Little West 12th St.
10 p.m. $15-25.
A bombastic electronica party, featuring Darude, the artist behind the iconic dance hit “Sandstorm.” This event is 21 and over.
www.cieloclub.com/event/943123-built-by-meanred-gbh-new-york/
Fri 11
Publishing Panel with Susan Shapiro
The New School University Center, 63 Fifth Ave.
6:30-7:30 p.m. Free.
A panel discussion starring Susan Shapiro, author of the critically acclaimed memoir “The Girl in the Woods.”
events.newschool.edu/event/love_gone_wrong#.VesZRL5urzI
Mipso (CD Release)
Mercury Lounge, 217 East Houston St.
6:30 p.m. $12.
Bluegrass act Mipso holds a concert to commemorate the release of their latest album, Old Time Reverie. This event is 21 and over.
www.mercuryloungenyc.com/event/912773-mipso-cd-release-new-york
Sat 12
Free Movie: Aloha
Chatham Square Library, 33 East Broadway
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free.
Bradley Cooper stars as a former military contractor who gets rehired to oversee the launch of a new weapons satellite.
212-964-6598. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/09/12/clone-free-movie-seventh-son
Cyberscripting Theater Workshop
Hamilton Fish Park Library, 415 East Houston St.
10:15 a.m. Free.
An examination of the presentation of dramatic literature, in accordance with the themes of technology and math. All skill levels welcome.
212-673-2290. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/09/12/cyberscripting-theater-workgroup
Sun 13
Braindance
Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St.
9 p.m. $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Braindance is a truly unique musical act, combining elements of goth, electronica, progressive metal, house, classical and several other genres. This event is 21 and over.
212-505-FISH. www.lepoissonrouge.com/lpr_events/braindance-september-13th-2015/
BYOT: Improv/Sketch Team Jam
UCB East Village, 153 East 3rd St.
10 p.m. Free.
A jam session for practicing improv teams all over New York. BYOT- Bring Your Own Team!
east.ucbtheatre.com/performance/41494
Mon 14
T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group)
Seward Park Library, 192 East Broadway
4 p.m. Free.
A discussion group for teens who want to see their local libraries change and evolve.
212-477-6700. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/09/14/t-g-teen-advisory-group
Movie Matinee: Home Sweet Hell
Hamilton Fish Park Library, 415 East Houston St.
11 a.m. Free.
A successful businessman’s life goes into a tailspin when his wife finds out about his affair with a salesgirl.
212-477-6700. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/09/14/movie-matinee
Tue 15
Anime Club
Seward Park Library, 192 East Broadway
4 p.m. Free.
Otakus welcome! Enjoy some authentic Japanese food and watch all of your favorite anime.
212-477-6700. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/09/15/anime-club
Crooks on Tape
Mercury Lounge, 217 East Houston St.
9:30 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
A musical act that uses perpetual improvisation to create a truly unique listening experience. This event is 21 and over.
www.mercuryloungenyc.com/event/892109-crooks-on-tape-new-york
Wed 16
Chris Mendoza Gallery Opening
Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St.
6:30 p.m. Free.
Enjoy the artistic stylings of Chris Mendoza, a Nicaragua-born abstract artist who works across several different media. This event is 21 and over.
212-505-FISH. www.lepoissonrouge.com/lpr_events/chris-mendoza-gallery-opening-september-16th-2015/
Couples Skate
UCB East Village, 153 East 3rd St.
10:15 p.m. $5.
What do skating and improv have in common? Find out at this skating/improv hybrid show.
east.ucbtheatre.com/performance/41478