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DISCUSSION: What is the future of alternative journalism? Find out tonight as experts Elizabeth Spiers, Jeff Koyen, Bob Cox and Roxanne Cooper tell you all about what they foresee. If you don't know who those people are, then you probably don't care about the future of alt media anyway.

6:30pm // New York City Center Studios [130 W 56th St] // $7

THEATER: In the Heights is a breezy new musical about the Latino experience in Washington Heights. This way-Upper West Side Story, conceived and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, has theater insiders buzzing about a transfer to Broadway. The Times says that “when the collective dance numbers catch fire, heat fills the stage and starts flowing outward.” - John Del Signore

8pm // 37 Arts Theatre [450 West 37th Street] // Ticket prices vary

COMEDY: Following in the footsteps of John Mayer, Andrew W.K. will be performing standup this eve. Though according to Papermag, "Mr. W.K. claims that he doesn't 'consider this to be 'comedy' at all, however comedic I may end up being.'" So, who knows what you're in for!

8pm // People's Improv Theater [154 W 29th St, 2nd Fl] // $5

EVENT: It's Name That Tune Game Night with Sara Schaefer! Think you know it all when it comes to music? Come and show what you got and participate (for prizes!) in name that tune and name the album cover (here's some NY album art to help you brush up). A special guest comedian doing a dramatic reading of lyrics is also promised.

9pm // Union Hall [702 Union St, Park Slope] // Free

MUSIC: Didn't get Arcade Fire tickets? IT'S OKAY, there is other music happening. Sparrow House, Andrew Kenny (American Analog Set) and James Levy are at Mercury Lounge. Press your ears against the speakers and drink wine until you forget about what's happening at Judson Memorial Church.

Here's one of our favorite mashups, Kelly Clarkson and American Analog Set: Since U Been Gone/Hard to Find.mp3

9:30pm // Mercury Lounge [Houston St @ Essex] // $10