Friday 04.25

Squeezebox! movie

Misstress Formika and Sherry Vine

“Rock out with your cock out” was the mantra subscribed to by infamous 90’s NYC drag queen Misstress Formika at one of New York’s longest running pansexual punk rawk nights. This documentary gives a glimpse into what the city was like before ex-Mayor Giuliani “cleaned” it up. Appearances by John Waters, Drew Barrymore, Jayne County, Johnny Knoxville, and Debbie Harry…plus a plethora of former downtown debutantes. Afterparty at Blender Theater with DJ Miss Guy and The Squeezebox Band.

Tishman Auditorium at The New School for Social Research, 66 W 12th St bet Fifth and Sixth Aves, (212) 229-5488, 9pm, $8-$15, www.tribecafilmfestival.org

Blender Theater, 127 East 23rd St, (212) 255-4646, 10pm, $25

Made at Cielo: 16 Bit Lolitas

Dutch duo Peter Kriek and Ariaan Olieroock bring their “patiently crafted” electronic twang to NYC. Shimmering bass lines and compressed kicks create a soundscape that deliver a killer blow that apparently pushes sound systems to the max. Tonight’s playlist includes current singles Dirt Bike, Non Verbal Language, and Back 2 One. Resident DJ Billie Graff opens.

Cielo, 18 Little West 12th St bet Ninth Ave and Washinghton St, (212) 645-5700, 10pm, $15

Hard Candy

Chicks with dicks got yr fancy???…make your dreams a reality at this cesspool of hairspray, hotties, and hung boy-girls. Sassy Cuban sex pot Allanah Starr host this weekly party for transsexual girls who are packin it and the boys who liked to be packed.

Cafe Bon Gusto, 1009 Second Ave bet 53rd and 54th Sts, 10pm, ladies $15, men $20, www.shemaleevents.com

Sunday 04.27

Fresh Fruit: Frankie Knuckles & Steve Travolta

The ex-bathhouse DJ and Sound Factory legend returns to NYC for one night only alongside DJ Steve Travolta! Back in the ancient 90’s, New York was all wrapped up in Frankie’s world- times have changed, but Knuckles’ message of hope and belief with a gospel electronic beat (think The Whistle Song) is still pure house heaven!

Cielo, 18 Little West 12th St bet Ninth Ave and Washington St, (212) 645-5700, 10pm, $25

Blackkat Mayday 2008

The annual alternative event to combat racism, sexism, and a consumption oriented society celebrates Mayday early in Tompkins Square Park. Featured guests include hip hop legend Grandmaster Caz, Lenny Dee, and The Hungry Marching Band…where have all the boot boys gone?

Tompkins Square Park, Ave A bet 7th and 10th Sts, 2-6pm, free, www.blackkat.org