Free and Cheap in NYC for Tuesday, May 8

Free and Cheap in NYC for Tuesday, May 8

The Alon Yavnai big band performs as part of Jazzrael at 9:30 p.m. at Joe's Pub.

SHALOM SWINGIN. See the Alon Yavnai big band perform as part of Jazzrael, a festival of Israeli jazz and world music. Pianist and composer Yavnai teamed up 17 members of Germany's NDR Bigband to create Shir Ahava, his first album with a large ensemble. 9:30 pm. $ 15. Joes Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (212) 539-8778.

DYNAMIC DUO. Award-winning musicians Ian Herman and Sean Harkness team up for 110 Strings, an evening of original jazz, blues, Latin, pop and classical music, at the Iridium. Herman, a musical director, has played for Jane Olivor, Donna McKechnie and Tom Andersen; Harkness has worked with Jim Brickman and Tuck & Patti. 9 p.m. $ 25. 1650 Broadway at West 51st St. (212) 582-2121.

ON HIS MARK. Check out the latest paintings by Mark Innerst. The exhibit Recent Paintings features Innersts exquisite paintings exploring the relationship between geometric forms and natural occurrences. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. DC Moore Gallery, 535 W. 22nd St. (212) 247-2111.

TIMELESS SILVER. Learn the history of a precious commodity in Stories in Sterling: Four Centuries of Silver in New York. The exhibit is dedicated to 150 examples of silver, which tell the tales of different individuals tied to significant historical moments. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $ 5-$ 15, free for children under 7. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park W. (212) 873-3400.

PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS? Take up a new language by joining the French Conversation Group. Beginner and intermediate speakers alike get the chance to practice French in an informal setting. 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Free. Central Library 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn. (718) 230-2100

HERES TO GOOD HEALTH. Celebrate good health at CUNYs annual Health & Wellness Festival. Receive information on health-related topics and take part in activities like yoga, free cholesterol and glucose screenings and body mass index checks. Noon-3 p.m. Free. Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Ave. (718) 951-4505.

GET ON LINE. Watch as the Alonzo King LINES Ballet brings performances of Resin and Scheherazade to life. Resin uniquely combines dance with archival field recordings and Judeo-Spanish songs, while Scheherazade is a rendition of the classic stories of 1,001 Nights. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $ 10. The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Ave. (212) 691-9740.

THE X FACTOR. Experience the new multimedia play, Degeneration X. Follow Xavier, a Brooklyn artist, as he struggles to differentiate between reality and hallucinations after being diagnosed with Charles Bonnet Syndrome. 8 p.m. $ 15-$ 2. The Living Theatre, 21 Clinton St. www.livingtheatre.org.

ELEPHANT LOVE. The first person to successfully hand-rear newborn elephants, Daphne Sheldrick discusses and signs copies of her new book Love, Life, and Elephants: An African Love Story. 7 p.m. $ 13.50-$ 15. American Museum of Natural History, Kaufmann Theater, 200 Central Park W. (212) 769-5100.

QUIZ WHIZ. Test your wits at a multimedia trivia game show. Hosted by Noah Tarnow, The Big Quiz Thing includes five exciting rounds of trivia topics that range from history to sports. Prizes include a $ 300 jackpot, show tickets, books, DVDs, CDs and baked goods. 7:30 p.m. $ 10. Littlefield, 622 Degraw St., Brooklyn. www.littlefieldnyc.com.

RECKLESS ROCKERS. Reckless Sons come to Brooklyn Bowl to perform hits from their EP. The Manhattan-based rock band started by singer/songwriter Matt Butler pushes the limits in their album, making bold statements with songs like Whipping Boy. 8 p.m. $ 5. 61 Wythe Ave., Brooklyn. (718) 963-3369.