All Tomorrow's Parties: August 21 - 27

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6:00 p.m.
Join Kevin Fitzpatrick, founder of the Dorothy Parker Society, for a toast to Parker on her birthday. The Algonquin Hotel, 59 West 44th Street, NY NY

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 10:30 p.m.
Susanne Bartsch and Kenny Kenny bring you Happy Valley Tuesday. Show: Amanda Lepore, I know what boys like. Hosts: Miranda Moondust, Kim Aviance, Astro, Theodora Ladyfag & Amanda Lepore.  Door: Andrea and Cynthia. 
14 east 27 St., NY NY

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 8:30 p.m.
For our readers in Tennessee, former resident Joe Bidwell will be performing at The Family Wash. 2038 Greenwood Ave. @ Porter Ave., Nashville, TENN

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 8:00 p.m.
Last chance to check out Burlesque Room before it moves to a new venue. Don't miss the big Flip Cup Tournament starting at 9:00 p.m. Drink specials include $7:00 beer and a free shot! Nina Fisher performs at 10:00 p.m.
Serena's in the Basement of the Chelsea Hotel, 222 W. 23rd St., NY NY

Friday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m. Wine reception at 6:30 p.m.
"A Letter from Greenpoint" with Jonas Mekas in person. In 2004, Jonas Mekas, one of the key figures in New York’s alternative film culture, moved from Soho to Greenpoint, Brooklyn. “This video,” says Mekas, “is about letting roots grow in a new place, new home, with new friends, new thoughts, experiences.” Preceded by Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 1949-2003, 15 mins.
Museum of the Moving Image, 35 Avenue at 36 Street Astoria, New York

Saturday, Aug. 26, various times
Factotum, the new movie based on the book of the same name by former Chelsea Hotel guest Charles Bukowski is sure to please fans of the drunken writer.
IFC Center, 323 6th Ave, NY NY

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