Events for Thursday in New York

Thursday, April 24th 2008, 4:00 AM

Kate Nash takes the stage at Webster Hall. Hear songs, including "Foundations" and "Mouthwash," from the British singer-songwriter's debut album, "Made of Bricks." 7 p.m.; $20. 125 E. 11th St. between Third and Fourth Aves. (212) 353-1600.

Andrew Nemr leads dance company CPD Plus in "Gershwin Piano Prelude No. 1" at BRICstudio in Brooklyn. The dancers bring Gershwin's music to life as each member takes a vocal role and translates it into dance. 8 p.m.; $10-$12. 647 Fulton St. at Rockwell Pl., 2nd Fl. (718) 855-7882, ext. 53.

Celebrate William Shakespeare's 444th birthday with "Will-A-Thon" at the WorkShop Theater. Enjoy Shakespearean scenes, sonnets and songs in "...For Thy Sweet Love Rememb'red..." 8 p.m.; Free admission. 312 W. 36th St., between Eighth and Ninth Aves., 4th Fl. (212) 695-4173.

Authors Andrew Sean Greer and Meg Wolitzer speak about their new books at the 92nd Street Y. Hear excerpts from Greer's third novel, "Ballad of Pearlie Cook," and Wolitzer's upcoming eighth novel "The Ten-Year Nap." 8 p.m.; $10-$18. 1395 Lexington Ave. at 92nd St. (212) 415-5500.

John Jay College welcomes the Rebecca Kelly Ballet to its Gerald Lynch Theater. The ballet company celebrates Earth Week with dances, including "Adirondack Elemental: Air, Earth, Waters" and "Tear of the Clouds," that examine nature and the environment. 7:30 p.m.; $40. 899 Tenth Ave. between 58th and 59th Sts. (212) 279-4200.

Melissa Errico performs at Joe's Pub in celebration of her upcoming CD release. Preview original and eclectic songs from her album "Lullabies and Wildflowers" before its release on April 29. 7:30 p.m.; $20. 425 Lafayette St. between Astor Pl. and 4th St. (212) 967-7555.

The Bent Festival begins at DCTV. In a series of concerts and installations, see artists from around the world prove you can make music and art out of anything, including Furbys, household electronics, zippers and buzzers. 6 p.m.; $10. 87 Lafayette St. at White St. (212) 966-4510.

The Empire State Building shines in classic white. Dusk to midnight. 34th St. and Fifth Ave.

Fax complete information on openings and other events to (212) 210-2203 or E-mail ncarter@nydailynews.com .

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