Last month, we reported the sad news that much-loved DJ Jonathan Toubin, known for his New York Night Train soul-music dance parties, was critically injured in a horrific freak accident in Portland, Oregon. Since then, dozens of shows in New York and a tour across the country have been launched to raise funds for Toubin, who remains hospitalized in Portland. Tomorrow night, the nationwide tour is coming to the Music Hall of Williamsburg, and it looks to be a doozy. more ›

Brooklyn-based DJ Jonathan Toubin, the host of the popular 45rpm rock-and-soul dance party New York Night Train, was critically injured yesterday in a horrific freak accident in Portland, Oregon, where he was visiting to spin a party. more ›

Have you ever wondered what's on Macaulay Culkin's iPod? You probably are now, right? I mean, this is the kid who survived Michael Jackson and then went on to make the fantastically campy '80s club scene flick Party Monster, so he probably has quite the playlist going on there. Find out for yourself next Thursday at Le Poisson Rouge, when Macaulay will host the aptly named "Macaulay Culkin's iPod" dance party, for free! more ›

Earlier today, we received a tip that Williamsburg bar Royal Oak—or, as the locals might know it, Royal Joke, had "closed suddenly" for reasons unexplained. A longstanding fixture in the Williamsburg dance party circuit, the bar was once described as a "beautiful hideaway...with a laid-back, stylish crowd," though more recently as a "douche-magnet—attracting morons from near and far." They have disconnected their phone and taken down their website. more ›

Sometimes a press release comes across our inbox that demands to be quoted in its entirety. Here is one such release. more ›

File under: things Brooklyn Heights residents will be complaining about. Last year some of the borough's locals rallied against the Movies With A View series at Pier 1 in Brooklyn Bridge Park—so if Annie Hall was too loud for them, they're going to be just thrilled to hear about the new Celebrate Brooklyn! Bridge Dance Party coming in May! (After all, these are also the same people who protested a pretty carousel!) The series will run for three consecutive Thursday nights starting at 7p.m., and will include deejays, performances, and even dance lessons. The lineup for the traditional Celebrate Brooklyn! series, entering its 33rd season, will be announced at the first event. more ›

AARON: To that extent, I'd say Benten is a sort of fan-based promotion. more ›

VACATION: The Greater Fort Lauderdale visitors' bureau has brought the Sunshine State to NYC in the form of a 3,600-square foot virtual vacation. The space includes a palm tree-lined "beach", complimentary mini-massages and, of course, bikini clad models. Virtual fishing, golf and more, will make you forget the sudden drop in temperature. more ›

7 p.m. Ailey Citigroup Theatre 405 West 55th Street more ›

THEATER: Among the many great things about the Fringe Festival is that it makes theatre available on Mondays, when almost all venues are usually blacked out. 34 different shows are on today, to be exact, including Armageddon Dance Party, David L. Williams' inspired, hilarious take on our precarious times, in which a couple does what comes naturally when they hear the end of times is nigh: invite people over and crank up the music to drown out the horror and sadness welling up from within. Smart writing and great acting got it a gold star in yesterday's reviews and is the sort of Fringe show that should get an extension, but in case it doesn't be sure to go now. - Mallory Jensen more ›

Today in the Fringe Festival 89 of the 200+ shows for 2006 are on view. There is most assuredly something for everyone – just have a look at the listings. And here are five more reviews (see also seven from last weekend and four from yesterday), of Suicide, the Musical, Fatboy Romeo, The Yellow Wallpaper, Their Wings Were Blue, and Armageddon Dance Party, the last of which is going straight to the top tier of our recommendation list. Search for and buy tickets online, or go to Fringe HQ at 27 Mercer St., or call 212.279.4488. A week in the festival remains, but it will go fast! more ›