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Best Shows This Week (February 13 - 19) in NYC

Viagra Boys, NNAMDÏ (free), Maggie Rogers, Screaming Females, TR/ST, Katy Kirby, FACS (free), Elvis Costello, Village of Love, ZOPA, The Steens, John Waters & more!

February 13, 2023

BEST SHOWS THIS WEEK (FEBRUARY 13 - 19) IN NYC

THIS WEEK
Elvis Costello continues his marathon Gramercy Theatre run this week. Hope he's been carbo loading, hydrating well and remembering to have fun with every step.
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TUESDAY
Village of Love's Planned Parenthood benefit is happening at TV Eye with an excellent lineup of bands, comedians and DJ's collaborating together for a great cause. Check out the lovely lineup.
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TUESDAY
Chicago post punks FACS is rocking a *free show* at Union Pool. Great band. Facts.
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WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
Michael Imperioli's band ZOPA is doing a double header at Baby's All Right. The White Lotus is a good show. You heard it here 451st.
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WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY
Sweden rockers Viagra Boys (aka the spam filter killers) are playing three shows at Elsewhere with rising LA rockers The Steens. Get it up for this one.
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WEDNESDAY
Pop star Maggie Rogers has a big time show at Radio City Music Hall, the place to go when you're in the market for a new radio.
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FRIDAY
ANOTHER GOOD FREE SHOW ALERT: binki + NNAMDÏ + Talia Goddess are playing a *free* Dr. Martens Presents show at Bowery Ballroom. Totally worth paying for this goodness, even though you don't have to. RSVP for entry.
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FRIDAY
Gothy Canadian electronic outfit TR/ST plays new Chelsea music venue Racket. "Sulk" forever.
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Screaming Females' annual winter Garden Party rager returns to White Eagle Hall for two nights, with solid support from Laura Stevenson, GEL, Catbite, Nina Nastasia, Armand Hammer and more. RIYL: the punk rock.
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Our Wicked Lady's 'Winter Madness' battle-of-the-bands tournament has reached the Elite Eight. Go see the victorious bands compete for gold, glory.
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SATURDAY
Stellar Nashville songwriter Katy Kirby headlines The Broadway. See you there.
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SUNDAY
Bust out the Aqua-Net and spend Christmas in February with John Waters at City Winery. Better get tickets while they're still available or risk getting shut out and turning into a big crybaby.
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PLUS MORE NOTABLE SHOWS THIS WEEK:
J Dilla Tribute, A-Trak, Groop, Tea Eater, Crazy and the Brains, Kimbra (win tickets), Couch Prints, Pons, Tetchy, They Hate Change (free show), Ui, Lilys, Katie Von Schleicher, Heathered Pearls, Fat Trout Trailer Park, Tourist (win tickets), Zoe Keating (win tickets), American Authors (win tickets), Flogging Molly (win tickets), Ali Sethi (win tickets)
and lots more...