Free & Cheap in New York: Mon., Apri...

Free & Cheap in New York: Mon., Apri...

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Ryan O’Neal recalls his great love, Farrah Fawcett, and her valiant fight against cancer, in his new memoir, 'Both of Us.'

THE LIFE OF RYAN. Ryan ONeal talks about Both of Us, a new memoir about his long-term relationship with the late actress Farrah Fawcett. The Oscar-nominated actor of "Love Story" will tell how he met his "Charlie's Angel," loved her and then lost her to cancer. ONeal will be signing only copies of Both of Us at this event. Free. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway. (212) 362-8835.

MOUNTAIN HIGH. Urban Stages presents The Last Pine Tree on Eagle Mountain, a childrens musical about the unlikely friendship between a tree and a bird. The play shows the relationship between animals and their environments. 4 p.m. Free. Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, 610 E. 186th St., Bronx. (718) 933-6410.

SHOW TIME. Join Broadway star Chester Gregory for My Story, Part I at the Triad. In this intimate evening with just a piano, he will recall his highlights from appearing in Hairspray, Dreamgirls and his latest show, Sister Act. 9:30 p.m. $ 20 with a two-drink minimum. 158 W. 72nd St. (212) 362-2590.

ADULATION FOR ADELE. Watch some of brightest lights of the Great White Way in Broadway Sings Adele at Le Poisson Rouge. The cast will include Brandon Victor Dixon (The Color Purple), Matt Doyle (Spring Awakening) and Jillian Kates (Wicked). 6:30 p.m. $ 25. 158 Bleecker St. (212) 505-3474.

UPHOLDING STANDARDS. The Alicia Morrissey Jazz Trio will play standards and sultry ballads made famous by Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington. 8 p.m. Free. Flute Gramercy Bar and Lounge, 42 E. 20th St. (212) 477-0777.

GIVING WALL ST. THE BUSINESS. Financial reporter Gretchen Morgenson speaks about her newest book, Reckless Endangerment: How Outsized Ambition, Greed and Corruption Led to Economic Armageddon. 6:30 p.m. Free. Mid-Manhattan Library, 455 Fifth Ave. (212) 340-0863.

SO LONG TO LAKESIDE LOUNGE. Dont miss veteran singer-songwriter Eric Ambel take the stage for the last performance at Lakeside Lounge before the longstanding East Village venue closes its doors. Free. 9 p.m. 162 Avenue B. (212) 529-8463.

WHATS HIS BEEF? Teatro IATI performs The Brave Calf, a childrens play about a selfish bull and his animal friends who try to stop him from taking over all the natural resources. Its performed in Spanish. 3:30 p.m. Free. Jackson Heights Library. 3551 81st St., Queens. (718) 899-2500.

BAND OF BROTHERS. See the band Pontiak, which consists of the Carney brothers, at the Mercury Lounge. Jennings, Van and Lane all grew up on a farm in rural Virginia and that informs their unique brand of rock. 9:30 p.m. $ 12. 217 E. Houston St. (212) 260-4700.

BRASSY AND CLASSY. The JC Sanford Orchestra, named after its acclaimed trombonist-composer and leader, is renowned for its blend of modern jazz and classical music. 9 and 10:30 p.m. $ 5 suggested donation. Tea Lounge, 837 Union St., Brooklyn. (718) 789-2762.