Editor’s Picks!!!…12.19-12.20
Friday 12.19
Our Lady J: The Gospel of Dolly
Edgy New York singer/songwriter Our Lady J got a new gospel gig, singing the greatest hits from one the greatest sinners Dolly Parton. Expect lots of Hail Marys, hand clappin’, and soulful searchin’ in this original production. Train to kIll Gospel Choir and the Pink Champagne Orchestra provide the soundtrack.
Zipper Factory, 336 W 37th St bet Eighth and Ninth Aves, 212-352-3101, 9 & 11:30pm, $20
Mondo
The Secret History
Glam indie band The Secret History, whose members include Lisa Ronson (daughter of Mark Ronson) and My Favorite’s Michael Grace Jr., celebrate EP release Desolation Town. Resident spinstars Miss Modular, Kevington, and Dr. Maz continue the festivities, churning out top indie, rock, and girl group tunes.
Don Hill’s, 511 Greenwich St at Spring St, 212-334-1390, 11:30pm, $5, www.mondo-nyc.com
Saturday 12.20
!Badass! Burlesque presents A Satanic Xmas
Princess of the dark side of performance art Velocity Chyalld amps up her female trouble party with a special Xmas edition. Reverend Jen Miller hosts the naughty but nice festivities with unholy performances by punk band Trauma Team 666, Stormy Leather, and Jo Boobs…plus, tarnished visuals by VJ Val Killmore…not for the puritanical!
Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery bet Bleecker and E Houston Sts, 212-614-0505, midnight, $15, www.myspace.com/badassnyc
Cheeky Bastard
Swedish new wave band The Sounds and infamous New York trinity Misshapes team up for DJ sets at this ultra “fashionable” night of electro rock…some looks on parade include punters in Fools Gold, Dim Mak, and Ed Banger…wow!!!
(Le) Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St at Thompson St, 212-796-0741, 10pm, $5