Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Free & Cheap in New York: Wednesday, Feb. 6

Free & Cheap in New York: Wednesday, Feb. 6

Jimmy Fallon, host of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" arrives at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 23, 2012.  REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES  Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) (EMMYS-ARRIVALS)

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Jimmy Fallon's 'Downton Sixbey,' his spoof of 'Downton Abbey, will be shown at Symphony Space.

DEAR ‘ABBEY.’ Celebrate the new season of PBS’ “Downton Abbey” at Symphony Space. In “A Night at the Abbey,” award-winning Broadway actors like Jim Dale and Jayne Houdyshell will read selections by Edith Wharton and P.G. Wodehouse that parallel the lives of the Crawley family and their servants. Plus, TV writer A.D. Miles will introduce two new episodes of “Downton Sixbey,” Jimmy Fallon’s parody of the British soap. 7:30 p.m. $ 28; under 30, $ 15. 2537 Broadway at 95th St. (212) 864-5400.

FINE CHINA. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with performances, refreshments, folk dance and a martial arts demonstration. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, 93-29 Queens Blvd., Rego Park. (718) 896-8511.

GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN. Find a soulmate for Valentine’s Day or make new friends at “Queer Ladies Speed Dating” at the Strand Bookstore. The event, which sold out last year, includes champagne, snacks and prizes. 7-8 p.m. $ 25. 828 Broadway. (212) 473-1452.

RAISING THE BAR. Rosie Schaap will read from her memoir, “Drinking With Men,” at South. The bar, where Schapp happens to also work, will offer a drink special: a pint of Guinness and a shot of Jameson for $ 7. 8 p.m. 629 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn. (718) 832-4720.

WHERE THE TOYS ARE . Le Train Bleu Ensemble will perform “Toy Stories,” a concert at Drom. The music is inspired by toys, but it’s not all kids’ stuff: Matt Marks’ piece is called “Sex Objects.” 7:15 p.m. $ 20. Drom, 85 Avenue A. (212) 777-1157.

IT TAKES A ‘VILLAGE IDIOT.’ Check out the “Village Idiot Circus” at Muchmore’s. It’s a monthly variety show, full of performance art, magic, music, comedy and dance. 7:30 p.m. Free. 2 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn. (718) 576-3222.

WAXING LYRICAL. A. Lyric, an actress and singer-songwriter, will entertain at the Bronx Museum of the Arts. The Bronx artist also recently published her second book of poetry, “Fairy Tales Don’t Exist.” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th St., Bronx. (718) 681-6000.

SHOUT ‘HALLELUJAH’! The Museum of Jewish Heritage hosts “I’m Your Man: The Life of Leonard Cohen.” Sylvie Simmons will discuss her book about the iconic rock singer-songwriter - and descendant of a Talmudic scholar. 7 p.m. Free. 36 Battery Place. (646) 437-4202.

KARAOKE CHORALE. Sing indie rock tunes backed by a classy live band at Spike Hill. Belt out your favorites by Guided by Voices, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arcade Fire and New Pornographers. Prizes will be given out. 9:30 p.m. Free. 186 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn. (718) 218-9737.

A MUST-SÍ. Guitarist Francisco Roldan will showcase “Music From Latin America” at the Richmond Hill Library. He will perform selections from Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Paraguay, Argentina, Cuba and Dominican Republic. 4 p.m. Free. 118-14 Hillside Ave., Queens. (718) 849-7150.

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