Social Calendar: Vaynerchuk, dykes, sex & rejects

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One of the many things I love about New York is this: I’m constant surrounded by creative people who are doing really interesting things with their lives. Comedians, fellow writers, graphic novelists, painters, etc. And, for the most part, everyone really seems to support each other. Granted, everybody’s fleeing Manhattan for Brooklyn, Queens and Jersey because the rents are ridiculous expensive; but, still, for now, the city still has a really vibrant arts community. Here’s a list of stuff a couple friends (and friends of friends) are up to tonight and in the days ahead. (Shameless plugs, I know.)

Gary Vaynerchuk is probably one of the sweetest people in the tri-state area. As many of you already know, he had me as a guest on his show. I gave a dating tip or two, and he gave you his picks for the best “Date Night Wines. “(Watch the short video.) He’s gonna be on Late Night with Conan O’Brien (again!) tonight. Watch the show. If you live in New York, swing by his book signing & Conan viewing party just past midnight tonight at Bounce. Details about the party are here. Buy his book: Gary Vaynerchuk’s 101 Wines: Guaranteed to Inspire, Delight, and Bring Thunder to Your World.

Sara Benincasa and I used to snuggle up and write dirty words together. Via her, I met dykes. Four to be exact. ;) Yep, “Dykes On Mics” is a comedy group that includes New York City lesbian comedians Leah Dubie, Jackie Monahan, Amy Beckerman and Gloria Bigelow. It’s gonna be a monthly event at Stonewall (wiki history), but I think the first one kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13th. They told me it was going to be, [and I'm quoting them directly here] “estrogen-fueled hilarity without the cramps and bloating!” Here’s a bit more on the women:Jackie is a cross between Emo Philips and Sarah Silverman; Amy performs at Comix, Broadway Comedy Club, The Comedy Cellar and other NYC hot spots; Leah’s jokes have been in Time Out NY; and Gloria performed in the 2007 New York Underground Comedy Festival. If you want more info, Leah’s kind of like the go-to person for that. Here’s her site.

Jon Friedman is cute. All that and brains, too? ;) I first met him a couple years ago when we did it together in front of a big group of people. (And, by “it” I mean took the stage at the WYSIWYG talent show.) Jon’s a comedian, writer, producer and a bunch of other stuff. Check out his bio. The Rejection Show is moving to Comix. First show is this Wednesday.

Mark. Patricia. Tristan. Sex, sex and more sex. ;) They’ve all written stuff you can buy on Amazon. And, their joint party to celebrate their latest books is called “Party with the Sexerati. Takes place tomorrow night. Details here.

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