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Day Weekly/Monthly Events
See below for more info and individual events
SUNDAYS
FRANK WOOD'S WIND DOWN SUNDAYS
6PM Frank Wood Presents: Bands and NYC Unplugged- The core of NYC's best bands at 1AM with The "SOFA KING" WILDE JAM
First Monday of month
COMEDY
9-1030 Zach Erwin and Robyn Frank host a rotating group of the best local up-and-coming comedians.
http://zachjerwin.wix.com/comedian#!mondays-at-otto's
SECOND MONDAY
KYLE'S KORNER
Kyle presents his many friends and side projects from live band Karaoke to way out jazz madness to oompah bands!
LAST MONDAY
Draw-mania!
New York's most eclectic draw-a-thon invades Otto's for a night of art, music, comedy and surprises! So grab your pad & pencils and join in. $15 cover
EVERY TUESDAY
MOONS OVER MY HAMMY
7-830PM Comedy, the most important meal of the day.
Not an open mic. Pre-booked, please email: maribethmooney@gmail.com
TUESDAYS
DARK WATER TUESDAYS
Father Vincent Presents a Haven for Creatures of the Night, Freaks, Geeks, and your Average Joe to have Fun and Dive in to the Sounds of D.J. SPAZ and D.J. CAGE 23 Spinning - 80's, New Wave, Synth-pop, Goth, Industrial,+. Entertainment includes Horror, SciFi, Action, Anime movies all night long, and on occasion..Guest D.J.s, a Dance Floor, live bands & performers. VOTED: BEST WEEKLY PARTY BY NYPRESS READERS!
EVERY WEDNESDAY
RIFFAPALOOZA: Comedy is dead. OPEN MIC!!!
7-830 RIFFAPALOOZA: Comedy is dead. America is in the funeral procession. In an effort to get this dying art form off life support host Matt Nagin features unique, groundbreaking acts: comedy-magicians, quirky improv groups, mimes etc. He also insists all comics riff for at least one minute.
NEW WEEKLY OPEN MIC
SECOND AND FOURTH WEDNESDAYS
Copycat: A night of cover songs.
Dj Xerox spin crazy covers and rocking remixes of all the hits (rock, indie, old wave and new)
PLUS Live music acts in the back room. Some of your favorite artists play cover versions of their favorite songs.
WEDNESDAY
REW & WHO?
4-6PM Rew & WhO?* is the quirky, raw show fearturing 'riZing starz & living legendz'..in & passing thru NYC...we r setting up shop at the fantabulous *Otto*S ShruNKen Head* the best bar in town.. Happy Hour..wednesdayz 4-6pm ...watch & listen to the 'ANDY WaRHoL 15 minutes of FaME inTerviewz w/ LiVe performances & fun fun fun...alwayz informative & alwayzzzz surprizes..... http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rew-who
Every Thursday
MOVE YOUR MULE! 10PM
DJ Agent Jay (Slackers) hosts an evening of Ska, Reggae, Dub and Rock Steady. Guest Djs every week as well as the occasional live performance by local & national Ska acts!
THURSDAYS
HAPPY HOUR WITH PAT PERVERT
6PM - 10PM An after work stress reducer for the underground at heart. Spinning punk, psycho-billy, goth new wave industrial and alternative.
SECOND THURSDAY
Maryssa Smith Presents:
8PM-9:30PM
Merriment and Mortification A Night of Comedy with NYC's Best Up and Coming Comics.
Fun giveaway's and prizes
not open mic. prebooked, email: fashionablyfunnynyc@yahoo.com
LAST THURSDAY
OF THE MONTH
8-10pm The Last Thursday of the month your favorite Hillbilly balladeers are back! These talented young lads will enchant you with their renditions of 50's rockabilly and hillbilly lovesongs as well as their own originals.
SECOND & THIRD FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH
No Name... & a Bag O Chips
NYC's Best Damn Comedy/Variety show encourages its performers to play, invites its audience to hang out afterwards to share feedback & shoot the breeze, and concludes each show with a Cheap Door Prize giveaway.
FIRST FRIDAY
MOONS OVER MY HAMMY
6-730 Comedy, the most important meal of the day.
Not an open mic. Pre-booked, please email: maribethmooney@gmail.com
FIRST FRIDAY
DJ JMP's FREAKATERIA
All the fun of the 80s without the crime!!
SECOND FRIDAY
OF THE MONTH
ROCK 'EM SOCK 'EM! FRIDAYS 10PM
DJ UltraV and DJ Omega play Tag Team style from 10pm-4am brand new and classic favorites in 80's/Electro/Indie/Punk-funk/Geek Rock. Expect to hear the likes of IAMX, 33HZ,The Infadels,Kasibian,Elkland,Hot Hot Heat,Robots in Disguise,The Knife,Chromeo,The Mobius Band, Manhead and more. LIVE BANDS & SPECIAL GUEST DJ at Midnite.
THIRD FRIDAY
OF THE MONTH
NYC's only Rockabilly (50's Rock n' Roll) Party.
Listen to good music, show off your vintage clothing and dance Jive, Bop and Stroll (Beginners who want to learn should come early)!
Has been featured in The New York Times, Flaunt Magazine & MTV News.
LAST FRIDAY
Empire Vista Social Club
7-8:45PM
Improvised indie rock. If we have to explain, you wouldn't understand.
LAST FRIDAY
OF THE MONTH
REAL GONE! 10PM
DJs KITTYBEAT, CAPT HEARTLOCK, AND DR. JONES host this night of 60's Garage, Psych, Mod and Surf! Guest DJs every month and live music.
FIRST SATURDAY
OF THE MONTH
UNSTEADY FREDDIE'S SURF-ROCK SHINDIG 10PM
UNSTEADY FREDDIE known as "The Ed Sullivan of Surf", is a passionate cheerleader for the instrumnental surf-beat music genre. This is due to his wildly popular Monthly SURF-ROCK SHINDIG concert series which he has been running successfully at a tiki bar in NYC called OTTO's SHRUNKEN HEAD, featuring 4 reverb-drenched bands every first Saturday of the Month!! And no shows are ever alike!! He is also known for his internet radio show, TWANG SHEBANG. Unsteady Freddie archives a lot of live music events, such as those at OTTO's, which can be viewed at his YouTube Channel
2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th SATURDAY
It's Not Brain Surgery! The Mic. At Otto's Shrunken Head
This comedy mic hosted by savvy and sweet host Katrin Hier, takes your burgeoning ideas to the next level with this free mic. Hone your craft and feel supported in a warm downtown environment. Open to musicians and other performers as well. 4PM-7PM. FREE, One drink minimum. 5 minutes. First come first serve sign up.
Every Saturday, except the 1st
FIRST SATURDAYS
8MM MOVIE MATINEE
4-830 Join the 8mm Movie Matinee gang for a monthly live horror-hosted film screening, dj, & variety show that needs to be seen to be believed! Super8/8mm/16mm digest-length horror/sci-fi//cartoon/classic hollywood films! All analog, no digital nuttin! Puppets! Giant 1930's robot battles! The Humili-Wheel! Free popcorn! Actually, it's A FREE FOR ALL! AHHHH!!!!
cancelled June 1
SECOND SATURDAY
OF THE MONTH
TIKI BOYS SOCIAL CLUB 10PM
FRANK2FAR and his guest DJs spin rockabilly, hardcore, ska, 80's nu-wave & classic punk
LAST SATURDAY
OF THE MONTH
THEE MIDNITE MONSTER HOP! 10PM
Mike Mortician & guests spin the rockabilly voodoo & rhythm'n'ooze from 10pm to oblivion! With some of the most incredible, Psycho-Rock-a-Billy bands performing from all over the world!
Date Individual Events
Tue Jun 18
7 PM
MOONS OVER MY HAMMY
7PM-8:30PM Comedy, the most important meal of the day.
Tue Jun 18
9 PM
LIVE MUSIC
9PM BRADFORD & SLIM
10PM TEACHERS SON
Tue Jun 18
10 PM
DARK WATER TUESDAYS
Father Vincent Presents a Haven for Creatures of the Night, Freaks, Geeks, and your Average Joe to have Fun and Dive in to the Sounds of D.J. PARADOX and D.J. CAGE 23 Spinning - 80's, New Wave, Synth-pop, Goth, Industrial,+. Entertainment includes Horror, SciFi, Action, Anime movies all night long, and on occasion..Guest D.J.s, a Dance Floor, live bands & performers. VOTED: BEST WEEKLY PARTY BY NYPRESS READERS!
Wed Jun 19
7 PM
RIFFAPALOOZA: Comedy is dead. OPEN MIC!!!
7PM-8:30PM RIFFAPALOOZA: Comedy is dead. America is in the funeral procession. In an effort to get this dying art form off life support host Matt Nagin features unique, groundbreaking acts: comedy-magicians, quirky improv groups, mimes etc. He also insists all comics riff for at least one minute.
Wed Jun 19
9 PM
LIVE MUSIC
9PM STRAIGHT TO HELL
10PM NEHEDAR
Thu Jun 20
6 PM
HAPPY HOUR WITH PAT PERVERT
An after work stress reducer for the underground at heart. Spinning punk, psycho-billy, goth new wave industrial and alternative.
Thu Jun 20
8 PM
LIVE MUSIC
8PM THE TRUTLES
9PM SAM JAMES
10PM PREWAR YARDSALE
11PM CASEY HOLFORD
Thu Jun 20
10 PM
MOVE YOUR MULE!
DJ Agent Jay (Slackers) and Johnny Metro hosts an evening of First, Second wave and New Ska, Reggae, Dub and Rock Steady. Guest Djs every week!
Fri Jun 21
6 PM
6-10pm DJ NICK CUCE
Fri Jun 21
7 PM
No Name... & a Bag O Chips
NYC's Best Damn Comedy/Variety show encourages its performers to play, invites its audience to hang out afterwards to share feedback & shoot the breeze, and concludes each show with a Cheap Door Prize giveaway.
Fri Jun 21
9 PM
LIVE MUSIC
9PM The Summer Replacements
Fri Jun 21
10 PM
NYC's only Rockabilly (50's Rock n' Roll) Party.
Listen to good music, show off your vintage clothing and dance Jive, Bop and Stroll (Beginners who want to learn should come early)!
Sat Jun 22
4 PM
It's Not Brain Surgery! The Mic. at Otto's Shrunken Head
This comedy mic hosted by savvy and sweet host Katrin Hier, takes your burgeoning ideas to the next level with this free mic. Hone your craft and feel supported in a warm downtown environment. Open to musicians and other performers as well. 4PM-7PM. FREE, One drink minimum. 5 minutes. First come first serve sign up.
Sat Jun 22
8 PM
LIVE MUSIC
8PM THE LOST
9PM WOLF AND THE WOLVES
10PM CHINESE FIREDRILL
Sat Jun 22
10 PM
SOUL TIME!
DJ HEAVYSOUL hosts & spins a 60s/Soul/Mod with special guest dj!
Come join us for the launch of our Monthly Mod/Soul Dance Party. Let's bring some Soul back to the East Village! So tailor your mohair, and get your 2 stroke smokin', we'll be spinning all the grooves that will make you move!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=622987627714116&set=oa.138601539663464&type=1&theater
Sun Jun 23
6 PM
FRANK WOOD'S WIND DOWN SUNDAYS
6:45PM PAUL THORNTON
7:30PM CUSTARD WALLY
8:15PM DEVILHAUS
9:00PM FRANK WOOD & HIS NYC ALL-STARS BAND
10:00PM THE CYNZ
NYC UNPLUGGED - The Core Of NYC's Best Bands
And later:
11:00PM CRAZY MARY
1:00AM The "SOFA KING" WILDE JAM
Mon Jun 24
7 PM
DRAW-A-MANIA
New York's most eclectic draw-a-thon invades Otto's for a night of art, music, comedy and surprises! So grab your pad & pencils and join in. $15 cover
Tue Jun 25
7 PM
EXTRA CREDIT PROJECTS PRESENTS:
6:45PM The Jackie Treehorn Project
7:30PM BALLS
8:30PM NEED
10:00PM RTFOAAT
Tue Jun 25
10 PM
DARK WATER TUESDAYS
Father Vincent Presents a Haven for Creatures of the Night, Freaks, Geeks, and your Average Joe to have Fun and Dive in to the Sounds of D.J. PARADOX and D.J. CAGE 23 Spinning - 80's, New Wave, Synth-pop, Goth, Industrial,+. Entertainment includes Horror, SciFi, Action, Anime movies all night long, and on occasion..Guest D.J.s, a Dance Floor, live bands & performers. VOTED: BEST WEEKLY PARTY BY NYPRESS READERS!
Wed Jun 26
7 PM
RIFFAPALOOZA: Comedy is dead. OPEN MIC!!!
7PM-8:30PM RIFFAPALOOZA: Comedy is dead. America is in the funeral procession. In an effort to get this dying art form off life support host Matt Nagin features unique, groundbreaking acts: comedy-magicians, quirky improv groups, mimes etc. He also insists all comics riff for at least one minute.
Wed Jun 26
9 PM
COPYCAT
Copycat, a night of cover songs presents
The 5th Annual Copycat Tribute to Devo and Jumpsuit Dance Party
Dj Xerox and his special Guests spin crazy covers and rocking remixes of all the hits (Garage, rock, soul, old wave and new)
PLUS Live bands play cover versions of their favorite songs along with original tunes.
9PM BEAUTIFUL MUTANTS
10PM WHEN PARTICLES COLLIDE
11PM LEX LOSER
Thu Jun 27
6 PM
HAPPY HOUR WITH PAT PERVERT
An after work stress reducer for the underground at heart. Spinning punk, psycho-billy, goth new wave industrial and alternative.
Thu Jun 27
8 PM
8-10PM The Last Thursday of the month your favorite Hillbilly balladeers are back! These talented young lads will enchant you with their renditions of 50's rockabilly and hillbilly lovesongs as well as their own originals.
Thu Jun 27
10 PM
MOVE YOUR MULE!
DJ Agent Jay (Slackers) and Johnny Metro hosts an evening of First, Second wave and New Ska, Reggae, Dub and Rock Steady. Guest Djs every week!
Thu Jun 27
10 PM
LIVE MUSIC
10:30PM Fontaine Classic
Fri Jun 28
6 PM
DJ Mike Van Laar
6-10pm DJ Mike Van Laar (WFMU radio) plays a free-form mix of garage, punk, psych, glam, soul and funk...all with a healthy dose of fuzz.
Fri Jun 28
7 PM
Empire Vista Social Club
7PM-8:45PM
Improvised indie rock. If we have to explain, you wouldn't understand.
Fri Jun 28
9 PM
LIVE MUSIC
9PM DIRTY OLD MEN
Fri Jun 28
10 PM
REAL GONE!
DJs KITTYBEAT, CAPT HEARTLOCK, AND DR. JONES host this night of 60's Garage, Psych, Mod and Surf! Guest DJs every month and live music.

Sat Jun 29
4 PM
It's Not Brain Surgery! The Mic. at Otto's Shrunken Head
This comedy mic hosted by savvy and sweet host Katrin Hier, takes your burgeoning ideas to the next level with this free mic. Hone your craft and feel supported in a warm downtown environment. Open to musicians and other performers as well. 4PM-7PM. FREE, One drink minimum. 5 minutes. First come first serve sign up.
Sat Jun 29
9 PM
LIVE MUSIC
9PM Mike Mok and the Em-Tones
Sat Jun 29
10 PM
THEE MIDNITE MONSTER HOP!
Mike Mortician & guests spin the rockabilly voodoo & rhythm'n'ooze from 10pm to oblivion! With some of the most incredible, Psycho-Rock-a-Billy bands performing from all over the world!
Sun Jun 30
6 PM
FRANK WOOD presents WIND DOWN SUNDAY
6:00PM CRUSHPILE
6:45PM FILTHY RICH
7:30PM BIG ULTRA
8:15PM FLACK BLAMINGO
9:00PM MUGEN HOSO
10:00PM ROCK'N'ROLL JOHNNY
After the bands: FRANK WOOD presents: NYC UNPLUGGED - The Core Of NYC's Best Bands
1:00 The "SOFA KING" WILDE JAM
Mon Jul 1
7 PM
LIVE MUSIC
7:30PM BLUE OF NOON
Mon Jul 1
9 PM
COMEDY
9PM-10:30PM Zach Erwin and Robyn Frank host a rotating group of the best local up-and-coming comedians.
Tue Jul 2
10 PM
DARK WATER TUESDAYS
Father Vincent Presents a Haven for Creatures of the Night, Freaks, Geeks, and your Average Joe to have Fun and Dive in to the Sounds of D.J. PARADOX and D.J. CAGE 23 Spinning - 80's, New Wave, Synth-pop, Goth, Industrial,+. Entertainment includes Horror, SciFi, Action, Anime movies all night long, and on occasion..Guest D.J.s, a Dance Floor, live bands & performers. VOTED: BEST WEEKLY PARTY BY NYPRESS READERS!
Tue Jul 2
10 PM
LIVE MUSIC
10PM BAKERSFIELD BAKERS
Thu Jul 4
6 PM
HAPPY HOUR WITH PAT PERVERT
An after work stress reducer for the underground at heart. Spinning punk, psycho-billy, goth new wave industrial and alternative.
Thu Jul 4
10 PM
MOVE YOUR MULE
DJ Agent Jay (Slackers) and Johnny Metro hosts an evening of First, Second wave and New Ska, Reggae, Dub and Rock Steady. Guest Djs every week as well as the occasional live performance by local & national Ska acts!
Fri Jul 5
8 PM
LIVE MUSIC
8PM DONNA SUSAN
9PM Annie Activator