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THEATER: Less than a week post-Fringe, another festival is upon us: the Brick's new Clown Theater Festival, which starts tonight with a subway parade and "free-for-all pie-fight." Some of the participating local and international performers wear big red noses but these aren't the sort of clowns that kids get scared of at birthday parties, but rather the promoters of and participants in a vibrant physical format that's re-energizing theater; there are performances like Chiche Capon's Cabaret out of France and Fools Mass by NYC's own Theatre Group Dzieci, plus workshops for aspiring clowns. Even if the Fringe has you tuckered out, these will be different and delightful enough to get you going again. - Mallory Jensen

Now through Sept. 24 // Parade and pie-fight start at Union Square 5pm // Brick Theater [575 Metropolitan Ave] // Full schedule and tickets here

MOVIE: As we mentioned earlier this week, Andrew Bujalski (who brought us Funny Ha Ha) now brings us Mutual Appreciation, all about Brooklyn art slackers and their hijinks. Just like in Funny Ha Ha, Bishop Allen is involved - Justin Rice (their singer) plays a part in the love triangle going on throughout the film.

Friday // 10:10pm // Cinema Village [22 E 12th St] // $10

MUSIC: The last Seaport Music Festival show of the season is tonight. Man, this summer flew by. Go check out The Spinto Band, Dirty on Purpose, Uncle John and Whitelock and The Black Hollies.

Friday // 7pm // Pier 17 // Free

According to Brooklyn Vegan, The Hold Steady will play a free show Saturday. From the site: "Show begins at 2 p.m. on the steps of Low Library at Columbia University on 116th between Broadway and Amsterdam. Enjoy, kids!.....its been moved inside, duh. its in roone arledge now."

Saturday // 2pm // Columbia University // Free

The summer of pool parties comes to a close this Sunday, as the last JellyNYC show is at McCarren Park. We've been enjoying the pool quite a bit this summer, and will be there on Sunday to check out Spank Rock, Gang Gang Dance, Shy Child and Nuclear Family.

Sunday // 2pm // McCarren Park Pool, Brooklyn // Free

PARTY: Another long weekend, another Motherfucker party. The labor day fiasco is Sunday so drop in, check out the spectacle and enjoy the musical stylings of The Cramps.

Sunday // 11pm // Avalon [20th and 6th Ave] // $15 to $20