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FUNDRAISER: Design on a Dime opens tonight; the Housing Works event will be kicked off with a special event this year before opening to the public for free tomorrow. This is the fourth annual fundraising event, and tonight ticket holders "will view the room vignettes, enjoy exclusive preview shopping, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and live entertainment."

6 to 8 p.m. // The Metropolitan Pavilion [125 W 18th St] //
Ticket Prices Vary

MUSIC: Admit it, it's been way too long since you've heard an Irish indie singer/songwriter perform the work of American iconic songwriter Randy Newman. What's that, you've never heard such a thing? It's time you met Jack Lukeman (pictured) then, he'll be performing both tonight and tomorrow night at the somewhat-new @Seaport venue.

7 p.m. (also Friday 7 and 9 p.m.) // @Seaport [219 Water St] // Free, RSVP here

BLOG FEST: So you wanna be a blogger..."come to the Blogfest and get the cool handout: Top Ten Tips for New Bloggers and Top Ten Tips for Photo Bloggers. The Third Annual Brooklyn Blogfest 2008 is an event for bloggers, blog-readers, those interested in Blogging, and those passionate about Brooklyn." Come one, come all! Even you, anonymous.

8 p.m. // The Brooklyn Lyceum [227 Fourth Ave, Brooklyn] // Free

THEATER: A stellar cast – including Elizabeth Marvel, Martha Plimpton, and Marisa Tomei – has come together for a revival of Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls. First presented in New York in 1982, the adventurous play throws together famous female historical figures like the 9th century’s Pope Joan at an anachronistic power lunch in act one, headed up by the contemporary female director of an employment agency. Ben Brantley says the uneven play has virtuoso moments that are held together “with zeal and finesse by a starry cast.” But don’t take his word for it – the Times is now getting a mouthful from audience members as they leave the theater; take a listen. – John Del Signore

8 p.m. // Biltmore Theatre [261 West 47th Street] // Ticket prices vary

EVENT: Ukulele-toting funny girls, The Hazzards, are celebrating the release of their new album tonight with some pizza and beer. Head over to Alligator Lounge, listen to some tunes, and help them out; you get a free pizza with every drink (not just tonight, but every night!). Check out the ukes of hazzard, here.

8 p.m. // Alligator Lounge [600 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg] // Free