BY SCOTT STIFFLER
DANCE
A PALO SECO
A veteran dancer with the Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca companies, Rebeca Tomás goes it alone in her solo debut. “A Palo Seco” is an evening of emotionally raw Flamenco music and dance — infused with an innovative and edgy New York feel. Stretching the meaning of “solo” but giving you more bang for your buck, Tomás will be joined by dancers Sol “La Argentinita” and Laura Montes. The equally capable musicians are guitarist Pedro Cortés, bass player Sean Kupisz, violinist Alí Bello, percussionist Oscar Valero and singers David Castellano and Bárbara Martínez. May 14th through May 16th (Fri., Sat. at 8:00 p.m.; Sun. at 3:00 p.m.). At Theatre 80 St. Marks (80 St. Marks Place). For tickets ($20-$35), call 212-388-0388 or visit www.theatre80.org.
MUSIC
MOTHER’S DAY
Sometimes that annual phone call and delivery of flowers just isn’t enough. This year, treat Mom to a truly unique Mother’s Day activity. Members of the Bond Street Euterpean Singing Society will perform 19th Century songs in honor of Mother’s Day in the Greek Revival double parlors of the Merchant’s House Museum. It’s part of the ongoing period music “Salon Music” series. May 9th, 5:30 p.m. at Merchant’s House Museum (29 East Fourth St. btw. Lafayette & Bowery). Tickets: $25 ($10 for museum members). Reservations required; call 212-777-1089 or visit merchantshouse.org/events.
THEATER
PEN KNIFE
Sex, betrayal and art — Caborca Theatre promises to deliver all of that and more when you attend “Pen Knife.” It’s the story of poets Arthur Rimbaud & Paul Verlaine — two “French deviants who wrote like angels.” Young, hot and horny Rimbaud lures the older, self-destructive Verlaine away from his pregnant wife. The two poets resolve to create art (and sex?) that no one has seen before; but living a life without limits soon swallows the both of them whole. May 6th through May 15th, 8:00 p.m., at The Living Theatre (21 Clinton St. btw. E. Houston & Stanton). For tickets ($18; $12 for seniors/students), call 800-838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com.
“Midori & Friends” music students participating at the annual Children’s Music Festival
MUSIC
CHILDREN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL
Midori & Friends, a non-profit music education organization that provides music programs to underserved students in NYC public schools (founded by world-renowned violinist Midori), presents their 5th Anniversary Children’s Music Festival. Expect riveting performances by Midori, Latin jazz clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera, experimental sound artist Bora Yoon, traditional Chinese ensemble Melody of Dragon, young cellist sensation Sujari Britt, Afro-Brazilian group Nation Beat, and Midori & Friends music students. Free. May 8, 2:00 p.m. at The Historic Theater of the Bayard Rusten Educational Complex (351 West 18th St.). For more info., call 212-767-1300.
THEATER
MIRACLE DAY
Tom Sime, a Writer in Residence at 45 Bleecker, penned this bittersweet comedy-drama about extreme happiness — and what comes after. Successful young artist Matthew gets hooked on a new pill that, at first, gives his creativity and sex life a boost. Only after he introduces the miracle drug to his friends and fiancée does its buzz-killing side effects begin to make themselves known. How do you go back to the farm once you’ve touched the divine — and even if you can find a way back from Oz, is it a trip you want to take? Find out May 10th through June 15th (8:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays). At The Green Room at 45 Bleecker (45 Bleecker St.). For tickets ($21.50), call 212-239-6200 or visit www.Telecharge.com.
