Cheap Chick Weekend Picks, March 5-7, 2010

Friday March 5, 2010
It Came From Outer Space Screening
9:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Check out this 1953 flick, which is based on a Ray Bradbury screen treatment, and introduced by author S.C. Butler.
Cheap Chick Info: Free with $7 bar purchase
Location Info: Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W. 17th St.
Subway: A,C,E to 14th St.

Cupcakegate 2K10
5 p.m.
If you like the deep-fried Twinkie then you’ll love deep-fried cupcakes.
Cheap Chick Info: $3 for regular cupcakes, $4 for fried
Location Info: Union Hall, 702 Union St., Brooklyn
Subway: R to Union St.

International Women’s Exhibit
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Women from different countries will share information about clothing, roles, traditions, and beliefs.
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Clarkson St. and 7th Ave. South
Subway: 1 to Houston St.

The new Grateful Dead Exhibit starts at the NY Historical Society today, there is Free Music Fridays at the Folk Art Museum, .

Saturday March 6, 2010
Lá Gaeilge: Irish Language Day
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn the Irish language and participate in creative group activities. Prior knowledge of the Irish language is not needed.
Cheap Chick Info: Free and open to the public, but advance registration via phone or email is required. There is a limit of 50 places available. RSVP to 212-998-3950 or ireland.house@nyu.edu.
Location Info: NYU, Glucksman Ireland House, 1 Washington Mews
Subway: R to 8th St.

Official Gangs of New York Walking Tour
11 a.m.
Explore the infamous Five Points neighborhood that inspired Herbert Asbury’s novel and of course The Gangs of New York movie. I’m not sure if you’ll see Leonardo DiCaprio or Daniel Day-Lewis lurking around Paradise Square or Murderer’s Alley, but if you do, say hi for me!
Cheap Chick Info: $15
Location Info: Meet at the southeast corner of Broadway and Chambers St. at City Hall Park
Subway: 4,5,6 to Brooklyn Bridge

West Side Stories
2 p.m.
Walk the Western part of Central Park and discover new lake views, bridges, and a garden with greenery taken from the works of Shakespeare.
Cheap Chick Info: Free! Call 212-772-0210 for more info.
Location Info: Meet inside the park on the north side of W. 81st St. and Central Park West
Subway: C to 81st St.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 5-7, 2010
Sixth Annual Brooklyn Winter Hoedown
9 p.m. on Friday, otherwise you'll have to check yourself!
Cowboy hats, and gingham dresses will probably fit right in here-you also might want to brush up on those square dance moves too, with 12 artists performing over three days.
Cheap Chick Info: $5 Friday and Saturday night
Location Info: Superfine, 126 Front St. at Pearl, DUMBO
Subway: F to York, A,C to High St./Brooklyn Bridge

We Love The Golden Girls Three
8 p.m.
Could the GG ladies be what’s in store for the Sex & the City gals? One can only wonder…at this event you can channel your inner Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, or Sophia with costumes trivia, and screenings all hosted by drag queen Linda Simpson!
Cheap Chick Info: $10, $5 before 10, and free after 12:30 p.m.
Location Info: Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher St.
Subway: 1 to Christopher St.

Don’t forget that tonight is Viva Women at the Brooklyn Museum’s First Saturday program, a Natural Wine event is happening, Jimmy's No. 43 is hosting Souperama, there is a Howard Zinn tribute, and you can watch (but not participate) in the Olympics of the Mind.

Saturday and Sunday March 6 and 7, 2010
Indie and Small Press Book Fair
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
I think I’ve figured out why they call it the “big apple,” it’s such a great place for bookworms like me to burrow around at events like this that feature all things books including roundtable discussions.
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, 20 W. 44th St.
Subway: D,F to 42nd St./Bryant Park

Sunday March 7, 2010
Chelsea Art Gallery Hop With the Lunch Club
2 p.m.
Be careful that you hop and not jump as you check out the art.
Cheap Chick Info: $10 in advance, $15 at the event, RSVP here.
Location Info: Meet at the Westside Tavern, 360 W. 23rd St, between 8th and 9th
Subway: C,E to 23rd St.

NYC Rocks for Haiti
4 p.m.
Jam to the likes of Debbie Deane, Jac&Jill, Above The Fold, Born of Scars, The Lights, Dave Barkow, Doug Yoel, and world renowned Cyndi Lauper impersonator Michele Marzano, and give to a good cause! Sounds like a winning combination.
Cheap Chick Info: $10 at the door
Location Info: Southpaw, 125 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn
Subway: 2,3 Bergen St.

Pancake Breakfast
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gorge on lovely steamy pancakes (a perfect winter breakfast) created from 19th century recipes with ingredients like pumpkin cornmeal, apple and sour milk, clove, and rosewater.
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: Old Stone House, 336 Third St., Park Slope
Subway: F or R to 4th Ave.

Winter Walking Tours
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Explore Fort Tryon Park with the park’s horticultural staff as you tour the Heather Garden, the Alpine Garden, and other winter sights.
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: Meet at the entrance to the Heather Garden on Margaret Corbin Circle where Cabrini Blvd. and Fort Washington Ave. converge.
Subway: A to 190th St.

Women's History Tea Party
11 a.m.
From the website, "Enjoy a cup of tea and tea sandwiches and share stories of your favorite women."
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: Fort Greene Visitor Center, Fort Greene Park. Enter the park at Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park.
Subway: F to 7th Ave.

Don't forget that the big ABC Warehouse sale is happening in the Bronx all weekend!

Bonus Cheap Chick Mini Oscar Guide!
Murray Hill’s Oscar Party
7 p.m.
Murray Hill hosts this special Academy Awards party where he will provide commentary during commercials and reenact scenes from the movies.
Cheap Chick Info: $20 in advance/Not so Cheap Chick Price of $25, call 212-967-7555 for tkts.
Location Info: Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette
Subway: 6 to Astor Place

WitStream Oscar Party Featuring Gabe and Jenny
7 p.m. pre-show, 8 p.m. Oscars
Listen to commentary provided by the Twitter cel-webrities as you mock the celebs, uh, watch the show.
Cheap Chick Info: Free, but get there early for a seat
Location Info: The Bell House, 149 Seventh St.
Subway: F,M,R to 9th St./4th Ave.

Alt. Oscar Event at La Poisson Rouge
6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
This bash gives you the chance to be the celeb (be careful of the paparazzi!) with Oscar viewing, dancing, food, drink, an interactive red carpet, and competitions for the much coveted Alty Awards! Attendees are encouraged to dress in costumes inspired by movie characters, pop culture icons and other wannabes.
Cheap Chick Info: $15 in advance, $20 day of show
Location Info: Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St.
Subway: A,C,E,F,D to W. 4th St.

Comix Oscar Party
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. (first-come, first-served basis)
Watch the Oscars in the Copper Room with food and drink specials including: The Lovely Boneless Chicken Tenders Alec Baldwings Whoopi GoldBurger The Hurt Liqueur The Blind Sidecar Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire gin and tonic
Cheap Chick Info: Free! No cover, no minimum, but RSVP REQUIRED! RSVP to kcrews@comixny.com with your name and number of party in attendance
Location Info: 353 W. 14th St.
Subway: A,C,E to 14th St./8th Ave.

Heeb magazine Oscar Party
8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
This event celebrates the past year in Jewish and Israeli cinema with commentary from comedians Eliot and Ilana Glazer and $3 beer specials.
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: West 3rd Common, 1 West 3rd St.
Subway: 6 to Astor Place, R,W to 8th St.

Paley Center Oscar Party
7 p.m.
An interactive way to view the Oscars, complete with trivia, live Twitter feeds, food and drinks, and looks at past Academy Award telecasts.
Cheap Chick Info: $10 members, $20 for non-members, includes reception
Location Info: The Paley Center for Media, 25 W. 52nd St. bet. Fifth and Sixth Ave.
Subway: E to Fifth Ave/53rd St.

There are also Oscar parties at 92ndY Tribeca, City Winery, Pete's Candy Store, and Southern Hospitality.