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8/13: JADE MCNELIS

8/19: LAW & ORDER

8/20: THE UPPERCLASS MEN

8/20: XANADU SING-ALONG

ANTHONY MACKIE

AUGUST

Mon, Aug 9, 7 pm, $12

Film | SOUL KITCHEN

Catch a sneak preview of this film with director Fatih Akin in person for a post-screening Q&A moderated by journalist and filmmaker Bilge Ebiri. Young restaurant owner Zinos is down on his luck. His girlfriend Nadine has moved to Shanghai, his Soul Kitchen customers are boycotting the new gourmet chef, and he‘s having back trouble on top of it all. Things start looking up when the hip crowd embraces his revamped culinary concept, but that doesn‘t mend Zinos’ broken heart. He decides to fly to China for Nadine, leaving the restaurant in the hands of his unreliable excon brother Illias. Both decisions turn out disastrous: Illias gambles away the restaurant to a shady real estate agent and Nadine has found a new lover! But brothers Zinos and Illias might still have one last chance to get Soul Kitchen back if they can stop arguing and work together as a team. Director: Fatih Akin. 99 min. 2010. 35mm.

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Wed, Aug 11, 7 pm, $12

Talks | THE WRITER’S RECESSION SURVIVAL GUIDE

In this interactive panel, members from the award-winning Crucial Minutiae writers group will discuss ways to survive, both financially and emotionally, in these trying times for writers of all kinds. To be discussed: speaking gigs, teaching in schools and for independent organizations like Mediabistro and Gotham Writer's Workshop, ghostwriting and consulting, test prep, health insurance, tax prep and other surprisingly literary conundrums. Panelists include Kimberlee Auerbach, memorist and writing teacher/coach; Joie Jager-Hyman, author and educational consultant; Alex Morris, New York Magazine contributor and LSAT tutor; Kate Torgovnick, Daily Beast editor, author, and television producer; and Courtney E. Martin, author, ghostwriter, consultant, and blogger.

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Wed, Aug 11, 7 pm, $12

Film | TREE OF WOODEN CLOGS

Ermanno Olmi, one of the great realists of Italian cinema, won the Palme d’or at Cannes for this epic study of a year in a peasant farming community in late nineteenth century. Cast with local peasants and farmers, The Tree of Wooden Clogs focuses on the daily struggles of its central families in aesthetically sophisticated tributes to the life of the farmer. The evening begins with a pre-screening discussion with acclaimed chef and restaurateur Marco Canora (Hearth, Terroir) a major proponent of cucina povera cooking whose new cookbook, Salt to Taste, was nominated for a 2010 James Beard Award. Part of the series Eat This Film! Co-presented by Edible and Reverse Shot. Director: Ermanno Olmi. 186 min. 1978. DigiBeta.

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Thu, Aug 12, 9 pm, $12

Comedy Below Canal™ | JOHN MULANEY, HARI KONDABOLU, JOE MANDE, GREG WALLOCH, musical guest CORN MO

Music and comedy unite for one super edition of Comedy Below Canal! Taking the stage is host Hari Kondabolu (Comedy Central’s John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show, Live at Gotham), along with John Mulaney (Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central Presents, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon), Joe Mande (Live at Gotham, Look at this F*cking Hipster), Greg Walloch (The Moth storyteller, F**k The Disabled), and musical guest Corn Mo (The Polyphonic Spree, .357 Lover).

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*JUST ADDED* Sat, Aug 13, 7 pm, FREE

Music | JADE MCNELIS

While many artists may wait years or decades to be discovered, Jade McNelis started her music career in the fast lane, opening for Canadian pop band Stars at the age nineteen. She quickly signed to the Montreal-based label, Good Fences, and recorded her debut EP, All the Fables, at the tender but tough age of twenty. The record showcases McNelis' stirring voice as it traverses cabaret, raucous rock, and classical styles. Sophisticated and raw, edgy yet innocent, these brief, eclectic songs are both accessible and profound in their pop and orchestral range. Now based in New York, McNelis brings her exceptional songwriting talent to 92YTribeca’s café stage for an intimate performance. And don’t be surprised if the music sounds hauntingly familiar... McNelis’ track “Wings” was recently featured on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy.

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Fri, Aug 13, 7:30 pm, $12

Film | WHO IS HARRY NILSSON? (AND WHY IS EVERYBODY TALKIN’ ABOUT HIM?)

Join us for a special sneak preview screening of this much-anticipated documentary with director John Scheinfeld, producer David Leaf and music writer Anthony DeCurtis. The film celebrates the life and music of Harry Nilsson, a songwriter beloved by all members of The Beatles and writer of some of the most memorable songs of the 60s and 70s. With rare clips of Nilsson’s TV appearances and other video footage, plus interviews with those that were close to him, including Yoko Ono, Robin Williams and Ringo Starr, the film is sure to satisfy the most rabid of Nilsson fans. Part of the series Nilsson Schmilsson: A Tribute to Harry Nilsson. Director: John Scheinfeld. 118 min. 2006.

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Fri, Aug 13, Doors 8 pm, $13 adv / $15 day of

Music | TRACY BONHAM / BLEU / COMMON ROTATION

Tracy Bonham's 1996 major label debut The Burdens of Being Upright went gold, spawning the hit single “Mother Mother” and leading to a pair of Grammy nominations for Best Female Vocalist and Best Alternative Rock Performance. Tonight she performs songs from her first full length album in five years, Masts of Manhattan, which features ace guitarist Smokey Hormel (Tom Waits, Beck, Norah Jones) and his band Smokey's Roundup, and has a raw energy with a melodic and harmonic richness that surpasses anything she's ever done before. Playing with her is Bleu, a prolific songwriter and powerpop bandleader who has toured with John Mayer, Switchfoot, and Ryan Adams. His latest album A Watched Pot was originally recorded in 2005 for Aware/Columbia Records as a follow up to his critically-acclaimed 2003 record Redhead, which NPR listed as one of the Top 10 records of the year. Plus, Common Rotation starts off the night with a set of melodic folk.

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Fri, Aug 13, 10:30 pm, $12

Film | FOUND FOOTAGE FESTIVAL PRESENTS: JOYSTICKS

Found Footage Festival creators Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett present a screening of this lost 1980s teen comedy that clearly aimed to ride on the Meatballs/Porky’s wave, complete with awkward sexual encounters and other goofy antics. When Joseph Rutter (Joe Don Baker) tries to shut down the local video arcade, the patrons fight back. He enlists the help of his idiot nephews and eventually finds an unlikely accomplice in King Vidiot, who appears to be the Billy Idol of video games. The arcade’s owner puts his best player McDorfus on the job, staking it all on a competition for the highest score. Throw in a horrifically catchy soundtrack, some scantily clad women and an inexplicably randy housewife, and you won’t doubt that this is a product of the 80s. Hosts Nick and Joe will tell you how they stumbled onto a VHS copy of Joysticks and will give it the usual Found Footage Festival treatment. Special thanks to Camelot Distribution Group for permission for this screening. Director: Greydon Clark. 88 min. 1983.

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Sat, Aug 14, 7:30 pm, $12 film only / $18 film and music combo

Film | POPEYE

Popeye’s world comes to life in this oddball big budget musical, and it’s a rusty brown Disneyland for burnouts where everyone does his own thing. Written by Jules Feiffer, the film stars Robin Williams as Popeye, Shelly Duvall as Olive Oyl, Ray Walston (Mr. Hand from Fast Times) as Poopdeck Pappy, and Harry Nilsson on the soundtrack. After the screening, stick around for a music tribute to Harry Nilsson in our mainstage space. Part of the series Nilsson Schmilsson: A Tribute to Harry Nilsson. Director: Robert Altman. 114 min. 1980. 35mm.

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Sat, Aug 14, Doors 9:30 pm / Show 10 pm, $10 music only / $18 film and music combo

Music | NILSSON SCHMILSSON: A NIGHT OF MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO HARRY NILSSON

Nilsson Schmilsson: A night of musical tribute to Harry Nilsson will feature live performances of songs by and inspired by Nilsson by Logjam, Alana & the Rough Gems, Breedlove, and Whooping Crane. Between sets, DJs David Lerner (formerly of Academy Records and Ted Leo and the Pharmacists) and Emmett (Art Decade) will play rare vinyl Nilsson and Nilssonesque obscurites. Plus surprise other little Touches of Nilsson in the Night! Come early to see the film Popeye, for which Nilsson composed the songs, in our screening room. Part of the series Nilsson Schmilsson: A Tribute to Harry Nilsson.

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Thu, Aug 18, 8 pm, $12

Film | MEET THE LADY: PEARL BAILEY!

Broadway singer. Hollywood star. Authoress. Friend of the Muppets. Pearl Bailey was all of these and more, glamming up the 20th century with good humor over the course of her lifetime. Join "Meet The Lady" website curator Tom Blunt and Joe's Pub cabaret sensation Roslyn Hart on an expedition through rarely-seen clips of the star's film and TV conquests. Watch special guest Cassandra Freeman (Inside Man, I Think I Love My Wife) perform excerpts from the star's memoirs; nosh on snacks from the star's 1973 cookbook; delight in tidbits of pop-cultural detritus from the MTL archives. Come raise your glass to the woman appointed by Nixon as the US "Ambassador of Love."

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Wed, Aug 18, 8 pm, $6

Comedy | CHANNEL 101: NY MONTHLY SCREENING

At Channel 101, the destiny of TV entertainment is in your hands! During this monthly screening, new five-minute shows from the best young writers and directors in NYC battle it out for the right to be turned into a series. The top five shows become the new "prime time" lineup for the following month; losing shows are banished forever. Wouldn't it be great if all television worked this way? Come vote for your favorite!

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*JUST ADDED* Thu, Aug 19, 8 pm, $12

Film | LAW & ORDER

Frederick Wiseman's third documentary feature film, Law & Order, surveys the wide range of work the police are asked to perform: enforcing the law, maintaining order, and providing general social services. The incidents shown illustrate how training, community expectations, socio-economic status of the subject, the threat of violence, and discretion affect police behavior. The screening is part of Red Channels' summer Visual Liberation screening series, presented in partnership with The Brecht Forum. Discussion to follow the screening. Director: Frederick Wiseman. 81 min. 1969. 16mm.

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Thu, Aug 19, 9 pm, $12

Comedy Below Canal™ | AL JACKSON, TONY CAMIN, WYATT CENAC

Head on down to Comedy Below Canal™, 92YTribeca’s acclaimed weekly comedy show, and spend the night with the best performers in NYC. Tonight’s line-up features host Al Jackson (Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, MTV's Hatin') with Tony Camin (Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, The Marijuana Logues), Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, King of the Hill), Giulia Rozzi (MTV, VH1, Jimmy Kimmel, Stripped Stories) and more.

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*JUST ADDED* Fri, Aug 20, Doors 8 pm, $10

Music | THE UPPERCLASS MEN

Up and coming local hip-hop artists The Upperclass Men and friends return to the 92YTribeca mainstage for a night of progressive partying. The Upperclass Men are three MCs with in-the-pocket loose flow and undeniable wit backed by a high energy live band -- the inevitable comment after seeing them live is "The Beastie Boys meets The Roots." Come see for yourself.

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*JUST ADDED* Fri, Aug 20, 10 pm, $13 (includes one beer)

Film | XANADU SING-ALONG

Don’t be bashful – we want you to belt out the tunes, including Magic and Suddenly – and we’ll start you off with a beer to loosen up those pipes. So get yourself to “a place where nobody dared to go”! Xanadu is the perfect frilly fantasy that makes mince meat of Greek mythology. Kira (Newton-John) is a muse sent from above to inspire artist Sonny Malone (Michael Beck) to create an enormous disco roller rink. But when Kira has develops feelings for him that violate their celestial/mortal separation, will she leave eternity behind for him? Roller skates optional. Part of our Sing-Along series.

Director: Robert Greenwald. 93 min. 1980.

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Sat, Aug 21, 7 pm, $12

Film | JOSEF VON STERNBERG DOUBLE FEATURE: DISHONORED AND SHANGHAI EXPRESS

It’s two films for the price of one! At 7 pm, catch Dishonored: It’s 1915, and amid the dust of the collapsing Austrian Empire, the secret service deploys Agent X27 to seduce and spy on the Russians. Von Sternberg’s sensual excess is on full display in Dishonored, from set pieces (a glorious masked ball) to star Marlene Dietrich’s performance as the prostitute turned government agent. (Director: Josef von Sternberg. 91 min. 1931. 35mm.) Then at 8:45 pm, it’s time for Shanghai Express - The lurid and immaculately photographed orientalist fantasy that finds Dietrich at her most iconic and most beautifully costumed, including the immortal, emasculating line, "It took more than one man to change my name to Shanghai Lily!" (Director: Josef von Sternberg. 80 min. 1932. 35mm.) Part of the series Not Coming to a Theater Near You, by the blog of the same name.

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Wed, Aug 25, 5:45 pm, $12 adv / $15 door

Culinary Happy Hour | TOMATOES, WATERMELONS AND STRIPED BASS

Russ cooks, you drink. In this Culinary Happy Hour event, you'll learn how to prepare delicious courses featuring summer tomatoes, watermelons and striped bass. Sample the chef's creations and enjoy a specialty cocktail (or glass of wine) with other foodies. A fun evening treat for anyone looking to beat the mid-summer heat, socialize and learn cool cooking secrets!

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Wed, Aug 25, 7 pm, $12

Film | MARIA BETHÂNIA – PEDRINHA DE ARUANDA

To celebrate the sixtieth birthday of Maria Bethânia, Caetano Veloso’s sister, Salvador de Bahia decreed four days of festivities that culminated in a spectacular concert. This film is considered one of the most authentic documents on film about the life and art of the great female singer. Preceded by: Caetano Veloso e Gilberto Gil – Haiti (video clip directed by Claudio Torres and Lula Buarque de Hollanda, 1993). Part of Cinema Tropical's Music+Film / Janeiro In New York Summer Series.

Director: Andrucha Waddington. 61 min. 2007.

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