Editor’s picks!!!…07.18-07.20
Friday 07.18
Mondo
The Indelicates
It’s the modern version of the cult ’90s Squeezebox party…same venue, minus the freaks, drags, and free spirits. Miss Modular, Dr. Maz, and Kevington spin indie, rock, and pop for a new generation of downtown kids…wonder if there’s bottle service? UK indie-pop band Indelicates perform live.
Don Hill’s, 511 Greenwich St at Spring St, 212-334-1390, 11:30pm, $7, www.mondo-nyc.com
Tingel Tangel Club
Ana Matronic
Feeling lost and confused? Need a bit of direction and enlightenment? Forget 200 bucks for therapy! The TT Club creates a zone for construction and rehabilitation. Guests are encouraged to bring iconic and symbolic articles to cast into the Mystical Pool of Regeneration. DJ Mondolucien plays a mix of lounge and obscure disco music. Performances by Scissor Sisters’ Ana Matronic, Narcissister, Novice Theory, Nick Hallett and The Pixie Harlots, and Needles Jones. Not to be missed!!!
Dizzee Rascal + Aaron LaCrate
East London invades NYC!!! Rapper, record producer, and actor Dizzee Rascal performs his preferred blend of grime and ragga, topped off with poignant delivery and thought-provoking lyrics. Check out his latest UK hit Dance Wiv Me tonight! Aaron LaCrate supports.
Highline Ballroom, 431 W 16th St bet Ninth and Tenth Aves, 212-414-5994, 9pm, $20
Deitch Studios, 4-40 44th Dr at Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, Queens, 212-343-7300, 8pm, free, www.tingeltangleclub.com
Saturday 07.19
Castle
It’s a new party at the new Mr. Black! The once debaucherous venue for handbag illicit activities returns! Tonight’s DJs include Michael Magnan, fierce clothing designer Telfar, and DJ Kingdom. Guest hostesses Lady Fag and nightlife living legend Linda Simpson.
Mr. Black, 27 W 24th St bet Fifth and Sixth Aves, 11pm $15
Yaz
The Synth-pop duo of Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke of Erasure are doing that 80s sound all over again on their reunion tour. The band, formerly known as Yazoo, influenced the likes of contemporary bands LCD Soundsystem, Shiny Toy Guns, and Blaqk Audio. Tonight’s playlist includes their hits for ageing fans Only You, Don’t Go, Situation, and so much more!…maybe Andy Bell will make a cameo.
Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway at 74th St, 212-496-7070, 8pm, $49-$79
Sunday 07.20
Santogold + Diplo + A-Trak + Kid Cudi + Plastic Little
It’s a nght of beat rockin bands at Central Park’s Summer Stage series…Former punk rocker Santi White, aka Santogold, headlines with her brand of ragga four-two-the-floor hip hop vs M.I.A. vs Karen O. Tonight she’s joined by electronica friends Diplo and UK hip pop group Plastic Little– who will no doubt be playing their crossover Cure sampled hit Get Close. A-Trak and Kid Cudi support.
Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, enter at Fifth Ave and 69th St, 3pm, free