My Urban Sherpa

A Bacchanal for American Illustration / American Photography

American Illustration and American Photography celebrate the publication of AP24 and AI27 with reckless abandon tonight, Thursday, November 13th, from 7:00 to 11:00 PM at the Angel Orenz Foundation, 2 Norfolk Street (East Houston and Stanton) New York City’s Lower East Side.

RSVP for Tickets – $50 each.

Astoria reading: September 11

Buzzer Thirty presents a provocative and fun literary/musical event.

Where: Waltz-Astoria

When: Thursday, September 11 at 8:00 pm

Who:

Author Mickey Z.

Singer-songwriter Val Turner

Poet Eliot Katz

Waltz-Astoria

23-14 Ditmars Blvd.

N/W train to Ditmars Blvd.

(Directions online)

Get ready to LOL

On Tuesday, September 9, Comix presents a show celebrating the late comic genius, Mitch Hedberg: “Mitch Across America: One Nation Under Gosh.” Recorded two months prior to Hedberg’s death, the brand new CD “Do You Believe In Gosh?” contains nearly 40 minutes of previously unreleased stand-up material.

Comix, 353 East 14th Street, Chelsea; (212) 524-2500

Green Drinks NYC networking events

In the spirit of green, we’ve recycled today’s post from and for GreenDrinks NYC. “Green Drinks NYC hosts lively networking events – it’s a chance to mix with other like-minded people, share info, and make friends. The events are made simple and unstructured but many people have found employment, made friends developed new ideas and had moments of serendipity! It’s a force for the good spreading to over 390 cities around the world.”

Green Drinks NYC meets tonight, Wednesday August 20th, from 7 to 9:00 PM at Habana Outpost in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY.

“Stand-Up Tragedy” in Queens: August 7

 

Come to Waltz-Astoria on August 7 for an evening of provocative discussion, cutting edge music, and delicious wine, beer, and dessert in the People’s Republic of Astoria.

Beginning at 8:00 pm, Astoria’s own Mickey Z. will present his talk: “Myth America: War, elections, and our way of life”

Special musical guest: Astoria native, Val Turner 

 

 

Looking for a $22 glass of Pinot Grigio?

The rooftop lounge, Mad46, a hip new addition to the Roosevelt hotel, offers a sunlit space where you can enjoy a Mojito in style. Well-dressed men and scantily dressed women mingle with Madonna’s newest songs wafting in the background. With limited hours – and limited space – reservations are recommended.

212.885.6095
Madison Avenue at 46th Street

An Oyster Omen

After 10pm, Ed’s in SoHo is offering some late-night summer specials Tuesday through Thursday. You can get $2 off East Coast oysters as well as a dozen oysters and two glasses of any house champagne for $40 all through August. Take someone who needs the fishy little aphrodisiacs.

Oysters + Champagne = You’re getting lucky.

Sarah Polonsky is a native New Yorker and journalist who shares her savoir faire as an editor of My Urban Sherpa.

Sex and the city (even better than TV)

When enjoying a city famous for never sleeping, one might be excused for conjuring up some, uh, offbeat images of what goes on after hours. Sure, they may have sanitized the old Red Light District, but don’t assume NYC sex can only be found in a museum. 

 

There’s something for every taste: from naughty to wiggy, from ouch to couch to all of the above. 

 

Alternative lifestyles? 

But, of course. 

 

If you’d prefer to procure what you need to keep things more private:

Toys in Babeland

The Pink Pussycat

The Pleasure Chest

 

And remember: Safe is the new kinky.

 

(Mickey Z. can be found here) 

March 17: A Lucky Day to be in NYC

On St. Patrick’s Day in New York, you probably don’t want to miss the world famous parade: 247 years strong and counting. On their green-lined route, the marchers will pass St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the American Irish Historical Society. Afterwards – Irish or not – you may wish to indulge in Emerald Isle arts or perhaps imbibe a wee bit of ale (unless green tea is your preference).

 

Those in search of even more green can seek out a lawn (among other leafy friends) or a market, but if you prefer thinking over drinking…perhaps Brooklyn has the right shade of emerald for you.

 

(Mickey Z. can be found here) 

Feel like fiddling?

If the coming of St Patrick’s Day has got you into the mood for a pint of Guinness and some lively fiddle tunes – check out this list of pubs

and a short list of fantastic fiddlers –

Blackwater

Burning Bridget Clearly

Clandestine

Munnelly Flaherty Masure

Old Blind Dogs

Solas