FILM: Starting tonight BAMcinématek presents The Films of Azazel Jacobs. "Jacobs has spent the last few years forging his cinematic vision—he is a unique independent filmmaker in an age when American independent cinema is faced with a creative drought. This series gathers three features by Jacobs— son of famed avant-garde filmmaker Ken Jacobs—including his recent Sundance Film Festival hit Momma’s Man, along with two films selected by Jacobs." Tonight his sophomore feature The GoodTimesKid will be screened, which the NY Times described as “an unexpectedly beguiling romantic comedy."

4:30, 6:50, 9:15pm // BAM Rose Cinemas [30 Lafayette Ave] // $11

EVENT: Need new clothes but don't have a spare dollar to your name? Head over to Lolita for Lori and Midge's Summer Recess-ion Clothing Exchange Party! "Bring your (nice) clothes that you are tired of and exchange them for someone else's nice clothes. Please don't bring anything stained or gross. Really. Come by for some drink specials, good tunes, and walk out with a new outfit. Carla and Midge Pingleton DJ summer jams. Snacks provided by Midge and the Green Markets of Manhattan."

5:30 to 9 p.m. // Lolita Bar [266 Broome St] // Free

MUSIC: Today's interviewee, Amanda Palmer's show is sold out for the evening, so head over to Pier 84 for an evening with Reuben Butchart, who "will be performing a unique blend of soul-tinged chamber pop, a style similar to Chet Baker and Stevie Wonder's." B.Y.O.Picnic, and note that free kayaking is also available at the site! More info here.

6 p.m. // Pier 84 at 44th Street // Free

PERFORMANCE ART: The Renaldo The Ensemble, the eclectic and eccentric conceptual theater troupe that last spring brought you the absurdist downtown musical The Curse of the Mystic Renaldo The tonight takes over Phillips de Pury in Chelsea. They'll be doing something in connection with the multimedia installation on display in the gallery since July 31st. What is that "something" exactly? Details are scant, but count on the bawdy music and the zany neo-vaudevillian antics you've come to expect from the esteemed Renaldo and his absurd ensemble. Two words: Nose flute. Reception to follow. -- John Del Signore

5 p.m. // Phillips de Pury [450 West 15th Street, 3rd floor] // Free