NEW YORK TODAY
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YOU’LL ‘KNOW WHY’ HE’S A DRAW. Jesse Harris, best known for writing and playing guitar on Norah Jones’ breakout hit, “Don’t Know Why,” shows he’s an accomplished artist in his own right with a solo concert. 9:30 p.m. Free. Rockwood Music Hall, 196 Allen St. (212) 477-4155.
THE BIG GODOWSKY. Don’t miss the last night of Dave Godowsky’s residency at Pete’s Candy Store. Godowsky's debut album, “All You Love Is Need,” is now available for free on his website davegodowsky.com. 9:30 p.m. Free. 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn. (718) 302-3770.
DEATH ROW ROMANCE. The Scandinavian American Theater Company presents a free reading of “Twenty Minutes After Death,” by
Thomas Markmann. Translated into English, the play is about a Danish woman who, fed up with relationships, decides to write letters to an American Death Row inmate. 8 p.m. Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. (212) 779-3587.
A ‘WORLD’ OF MUSIC. Experience great live soul, funk and R&B at a Harlem club’s monthly “Rendez-vous Showcase.” 7 p.m.-midnight. Free. Shrine World Music Venue, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. at W. 134th St. (212) 690-7807.
KNIT YOUR HEART OUT. Join a knitting circle that welcomes crocheters and crafters of all kinds. It’s not a class to learn to knit, but a good opportunity to show off projects, share snacks and make friends. 6-8 p.m. $5. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Queens. (718) 229-4000.
THE ALT AND THE NEW. Unconventional alternative country/rock musician Kara Clark channels Janis Joplin and Johnny
Cash with songs of troubled times. 9 p.m. $7. Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston St. (212) 673-6270.
‘LIFE’-LONG DREAMS. The founders of the company The Buried Life, four guys who have set out to live their dreams and help others do the same, talk about their new book, “What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?” The tome collects their artistic take on 200 thought-provoking and amusing wishes. 7 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St. (212) 253-0810.
BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BEAD. Bead the perfect bracelet and show off your personal flair and style in “Beyond Beautiful,” a jewelry-making workshop for tweens 12 to 18. All materials will be provided. 3:30 p.m. Free. Parkchester Library, 1985 Westchester Ave., Bronx. (718) 829-7830
MUSICIANS’ PARLOR. Listen to some of New York City’s best up-andcoming singers and songwriters while enjoying a signature martini at Bar 4, a Park Slope hangout known for its comfortable, laid-back atmosphere. 8 p.m. Free. 444 Seventh Ave., Brooklyn. (718) 832-9800.