FREE RIDES ON 42nd STREET
Al Gori's Home Spun Carousel will be operating at the
Bindlestiff's Palace of Variety all week-end. Stop by and ride the
only Free merry-go-round in Times Square.
FLEA CIRCUS RETURNS TO TIMES SQUARE
The Acme Miniature Circus of Performing
Fleas
at noon and 1 pm on Saturday and Sundays at the Palace
of Variety
chashama presents
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times
Square
125 West 42nd St., NYC
between Broadway and 6th Ave
7
DAYS A WEEK OF VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT
see schedule below. For showtimes and tix prices call
1-877-BINDLES
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Shows are Friday,
Saturday and Sunday.
Family Show Saturday and Sunday at 4 and 6
pm.
Adult Show Friday and Saturday and 10 pm and
midnight.
THIS WEEK,
Philomena hosts an hour long spectacle featuring the juggling of
Roderick from the Karamazov Brothers, the profound prestidigitation of
Torkova, the hilariaous antics of the clowns from Happy Hour, the
Human Blockhead, target bull whip, rope spinning, and much more. All
this to the live accompaniment of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Band.
Different acts each week. For more info call 1-877-BINDLES.
SEEKING ACTS FOR THE BEST OPEN MIC IN NYC
Open Stage Cabaret hosted by Lilly Lipid,
EVERY THURSDAY at 11 pm at the Palace of
Variety.
Now is your
chance to perform on Times Square. Acts should be 5 to 7 minutes in
length. Performers are asked to arrive at 10:30 to sign up. If
you require special technical needs--aerial rigging, special lighting,
etc., please contact us prior to the performance. [This is the primary
audition for BFC. Performers can also send promotional material to the
address below.]
VOLUNTEER AND SEE THE SHOW FOR FREE
Bindlestiff
offers complimentary tickets to individuals who are willing to spend a
couple hours helping out: passing out flyers, stage hands, cleaning
up, etc. If you are interested, please email
volunteer@bindlestiff.org
SEEKING ODDITIES AND DISPLAY ITEMS
We are seeking
displays for the Free Museum of Times Square, e.g. mutascopes,
nickelodeons, band organs, fijii mermaids, Zeigfeld costumes, fortune
tellers, penny presses, etc. So if you have any good notions, let us
know.
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UPCOMING SHOWS AT THE PALACE OF VARIETY
7
Days a week of Live Entertainment
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Every Friday,
Saturday and Sunday
A
showcase of circus acts, sideshow marvels, daredevils, New York
legends and world-class entertainers.
Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Cabaret Every
Thursday at 11 pm
An open mic for Variety Entertainers: Jugglers,
magicians, dancers, clowns, singers, aerialist, and even
mimes.
The Mammy Project FINAL WEEKEND!!!
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in September at 8 pm
A
theatrical examination of the Aunt Jemima stereotype in American
culture, by Michelle Matlock.
Sxip's Hours of Charm Every Wednesday at
8:00 pm
Circus Arts, Music, Object Theater, Performance
Art and Curious Lectures as raw and suprising
entertainment.
The Porno Jim Show Every Thursday at 9 pm
(through October 31), adults only
Porno Jim and his beautiful assistant Bex present a
humorous yet hardcore exploration of modern pornography.
Benjamin Ickie's Failure Every Monday at
10 pm
Mutant anthems for losers and ne'erdowells, joined by
a band and several variety acts.
Outré Island Every Tuesday at 8:30
pm
Outré Island is the hilarious, one-man comedy
written and performed by Christopher Rozzi
Wau Wau Sisters Dec 4, 11 & 18 at 11
pm
These two ladies offer a stunning blend of circus,
rock, sass, aerial and acrobatics
John Brown's Live! From Space. . .The Great Show Show
Show! Sept 26, Oct 3, 17 & 31 at 7 pm
This energetic and funny clown show rockets you to
outer space for asteroids, alien encounters &... Break
Dancing?
Mat Fraser's Sealo December 12, 14 and 15
at 8 pm.
A
one-man show about the real-life turn-of-the century armless
'freak', portrayed by English actor Mat Fraser.
The Acme Miniature Circus of Performing Fleas
Sat & Sun at noon and 1pm (starts Sept 21)
The first flea circus on the block in over 30
years.
Columbia the Germ of the Ocean Fridays at
8pm, October11-November 22
Trav S.D. and Mountebanks' opera
buffa/commedia/burlesque on the 4 voyages of Columbus.
Brother Hi De Ho Mondays at 8 pm, Nov 4 -
Dec 30
A
Musical Lecture on Cab Calloway in Jive
The Golden Age of Frivolity Tuesdays at 7
pm, November 5 - December 17
Cagey Prod. presents a timeless evening of pure
entertainment with influences from variety, circus and music
hall.
Akim Funk Buddha's Fusion Tuesdays at 10
pm (starting Sept 17)
Experimental Dance and Aerial Theater
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
PO Box 1917, NYC 10009
877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG