Today’s “Fab 5″+1/ Selected NYCity Events  – TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014

Ben Allison Group (through July 19)
“For about 15 years the bassist Ben Allison has been a bandleader-composer of reliable intelligence and modest but meaningful surprises. Most of the musicians he has assembled here — the multireedist Ted Nash, the guitarist Steve Cardenas and the drummer Rudy Royston — are regular partners. One, the trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, is a more recent collaborator, and an all-around compelling addition.” (Nate Chinen-NYT)
Birdland, 315 West 44th Street, Clinton,
212-581-3080, birdlandjazz.com;
At 8:30 and 11 p.m. / $40 cover, with a $10 minimum.

The Moth StorySLAM!
“Ten stories. Three teams of judges. One winner. The outrageously (and deservedly) popular storytelling series pits local yarn spinners against one another, challenging them to deliver an impressive tale based on a specific theme. Tonight’s theme is anxiety.

Get in line early, as spots for raconteurs and spectators alike go quickly.” (TONY)
Housing Works Bookstore Café, 126 Crosby St. (btw E Houston and Prince St.)
212-334-3324 / housingworksbookstore.org
7:00pm / $8

Bolshoi Ballet (through July 27)

For its much-anticipated return to the Lincoln Center Festival, where it last performed in 2000, the Bolshoi Ballet brings three full-length productions, beginning with Yuri Grigorovich’s “Swan Lake.” (Siobhan Burke-NYT)
D.H.K. Theater, Lincoln Center,
212-721-6500, lincolncenterfestival.org
Tuesday through July 19 at 8 p.m., matinees July 19 and 20 at 2 p.m. / $35+
(Other performances continue through July 27.)

Zach Deputy
On his new release Another Day (Eusonia Records, 2011), Zach Deputy demonstrates his extraordinary ability to perform and record in multiple contexts and conveys the sensibilities of a mature singer/songwriter. Another Day offers another look at Zach Deputy and seeks to help him cross over into other audiences.

Rich with ballads and mid-tempo songs, the music on this recording is best described as soulful rhythm and blues, with flavors of Al Green, Taj Mahal and Stevie Wonder emerging in the swells, changes and modulations of the music, in the voice and even in the lyrical content. The record will appeal to fans of contemporary artists like Jack Johnson and Amos Lee, but the origins of the style and feel remain classic.
City Winery, 155 Varick St, Tribeca (btw Vandam/Spring St. – #1 to Houston).
from 5PM-7:30PM / FREE
212-608-0555 / citywinery.com
This is part of the 6th Annual Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival.
This after-work Backyard Party is held every Tuesday from June 3rd through August 26th, in the back parking lot behind City Winery.

Pilobolus (through Aug. 10)
“In keeping with a summer tradition at the Joyce Theater, the dancers of Pilobolus return with two programs, each featuring a New York premiere. The first, “On the Nature of Things,” is a balancing act created and performed by three company members. “The Inconsistent Pedaler” (Program B) is a collaboration with the Israeli fiction writer Etgar Keret and the filmmaker Shira Geffen, revolving around a girl and her time-bending bicycle.” (Burke-NYT)
Mondays through Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and
Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m.,
with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.,
Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, at 19th Street, Chelsea,
212-242-0800 / joyce.org / $10 to $69.

PlusOne:
Camera Obscura w/ Laura Cantrell
With John Peel as an early champion, Glasgow’s Camera Obscura are fondly regarded by many as one of the UK’s finest acts; having over the years built up a dedicated following with must-have records and tours throughout Europe, USA, Mexico, Australia and South East Asia. Their 2006 album, Let’s Get Out of This Country (2006), was to prove pivotal for the band, taking them out of the shadows and to long-deserved new heights. You might not find heartache as enchanting as this anywhere else, stated All Music Guide in a familiar glowing review.

Their first album for their new label, My Maudlin Career, was a roaring success, gaining the band further new fans, all wooed by lead singer Tracyanne’s ability to still turn out maudlin torch songs with apparent ease (Pitchfork, Best New Music).

Having retreated to work on a forthcoming album and take time out of the limelight, this special show marks their first in the city for almost three years and comes after the band play SXSW in Austin, Texas.
(Le) Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St. (btw Sullivan/Thompson St.)
subway: #1 to Houston.
at 9pm / $27. – looks sold out; may want to try resale market
(StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketsNow, Vivid Seats, Craigslist, eBay, etc)
(212) 505-FISH (3474) / lepoissonrouge.com

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♦ Before making final plans, we suggest you call the venue to confirm ticket availability, dates and times, as schedules are subject to change.

♦ NYCity is a big town with many visitors where quality shows draw crowds. Try to reserve seats in advance, even if just on day of performance.
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WHAT’S ON VIEW: Special Exhibitions @ 2 MUSEUMS (Manhattan’s WestSide)

‘A World of Its Own: Photographic Practices in the Studio’ (through Oct. 5)
‘Designing Modern Women 1890-1990’(through Oct. 5)
Museum of Modern Art: 11 W 53rd St. (btw 5th /6th Ave.)
(212) 708-9400 / moma.org.

Designing Modern Women 1890-1990:

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The Art of the Brick by Nathan Sawaya (ongoing)
This exhibition by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of intriguing and inspiring works of art made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world — LEGO® bricks. The Discovery Times Square exhibit is the world’s biggest and most elaborate display of LEGO® art ever and features brand-new, never-before-seen pieces by Sawaya. This show was named ‘One of CNN’s Ten Global Must-See Exhibitions.’
Discovery Times Square, 226 West 44th St. (btw 7th/8th ave)
866.987.9692 / http://www.discoverytsx.com

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For other selected Museum and Gallery Special Exhibitions see Recent Posts in the right Sidebar: “Selected Events + Special Exhibitions : … …” dated (07/13) and (07/11).