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ART: It's Dumbo First Thursday. The Gallery Walk will not only bring you to galleries, but also to artists' studios. "Gallery receptions, neighborhood dining and bars, and live music add to the evening’s festivities." Check out Space Invader's art while you're in the neighborhood.

5:30 to 8:30pm // Various Locations // Free

EVENT: Hiroko & Steve Rodriguez (5boro Skateboards) invite you to the Grand Opening of Travessia (their gallery/boutique combo) tonight. There will be a group exhibition featuring artists: Rob Mars, Julia Chiang, Yuri Shibuya, Harumi Ori, Furia and filmmaker duo Coan “buddy” Nichols and Rick Charnoski. The in-store reception will be followed by an after party at Fontana's - with an open vodka bar from 10pm to 2am.

7 to 10pm // Travessia [176 Stanton St] // Free, RSVP Travessia@pitchcontrolpr.com
10pm // Fontana's [105 Eldridge St] // Free

THEATER: The new comedy A Guy Adrift in the Universe follows the life of one man (called simply “A Guy”) from birth to death; the pile-up of decades is evoked by actor Cory Grant, who never leaves the stage. Three other actors play over two dozen roles as “he's born, lives his life, then he dies, which seems really sad, but it's also really funny, somehow. Along the way he has to deal with a doctor who refuses to put him back in the womb… and lots of other people who don't seem to accept that A Guy is the center of the universe." Martin Denton says “the entire evening flies by as fast as a lifetime sometimes seems to, tribute to the excellent skills and talents of all of the artists contributing to this show.” - John Del Signore

8pm // Payan Theatre, Times Square Arts Center [300 W 43rd St, Room 506] // Tickets cost $15

MUSIC: Andy Rourke, he was in that band The Smiths, is at Pianos tonight. Though it's billed as a "talk", a musician can't get on stage at a music venue and not play a little something, right? Tickets are still on sale as of this moment.

8:30pm // Pianos [158 Ludlow St] // $15

The Black Rock Coalition Orchestra and some special guests celebrate the birthday of the Godfather of Soul tonight as they perform a tribute to James Brown. The Coalition is comprised of New York's most accomplished musicians, so you know it's gonna be good.

9:30pm // Joe's Pub [425 Lafayette St] // $20