Fans and music lovers in New York City have without a doubt, shown their true love for the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. This is evident when you see the number of people gathered in front of the famous Apollo Theater, where the Jackson’s once performed.
The Big Apple currently has a host of other events planned in the city to honor Mr. Jackson’s lifelong legacy and contributions to music and video. The listing of events includes all the information available to us at this time. Please contact the individual venues for additional information.
Events Scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2009:
FAREWELL MICHAEL: THE FREEDOM PARTY: At 11 p.m., Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, West Village; reservations requested, [email protected]This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and early arrival is encouraged; women free before midnight, $10 after; men, $10 before midnight, $15 after.
OPEN: MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE: with Q-Tip and Rich Medina. At 11 p.m., Santos Party House, 96 Lafayette Street, Chinatown.
MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE WINE PAIRING: 25 of Mr. Jackson’s songs will be paired with selected wines. At 7 p.m., City Winery, 155 Varick Street, near Spring Street, South Village, (212) 608-0555, citywinery.com; $25.
A KARAOKE TRIBUTE: At 10 p.m., Mr. Biggs Bar & Grill, 596 10th Avenue, at 43rd Street, (212) 246-2030.
ICE CREAM DANCE PARTY: At 10 p.m., Arrow, 85 Avenue A, between Fifth and Sixth Streets, East Village, arrownyc.com.
Events Scheduled for Saturday, July 4th:
MICHAEL JACKSON NIGHT At 10 p.m., M1-5 bar, 52 Walker Street, between Church Street & Broadway, m1-5.com.
WHO’S BAD TRIBUTE BAND At 8:30 p.m., Canal Room, 285 West Broadway, at Canal Street, TriBeCa, (212) 941-8100, canalroom.com; $18 in advance; $20 at the door.
Events scheduled for Sunday, 28, 2009:
JAM SESSION, instruments welcome. From 4 p.m. to 4 a.m., SIP Lounge, 998 Amsterdam Avenue, between 109th and 110th Streets, Harlem.
This event at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC will be ongoing until further notice: ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME ANNEX NYC Michael Jackson’s handwritten lyrics to “Billie Jean,” the gloves from the “Bad” video and the sequined jacket in the “We Are the World” video are on display. Sundays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to midnight. 76 Mercer Street, SoHo, (646) 786-6680, rockannex.com. Timed tickets: $24.50; $22.50 for 65+ and military personnel; $19.50 for students; $16.50 for those aged 4 to 12.
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