Going through all our Fashion's Night Out invites, it seems like every store and its mother is hosting some amazing performance by some amazing musician that we're dying to see. It's all quite overwhelming, exhausting and exciting and at various points today, we've decided almost too much to handle. To make things a bit more manageable, we've compiled a list of the 20 coolest-sounding performances that will be worth braving the rabid crowds and insufferable lines for. It's like CMJ! But a month early! Enjoy.

1. Theophilus London at Tommy Hilfiger
London, the rapper/singer known for his dapper style and fab new album, Timez Are Weird These Days, will take the stage at FNO's preppiest party. [Ed. Look out for his Fashion Week photo diaries, coming soon on PAPERMAG.com]

Tommy Hilfiger, 681 Fifth Ave. 8-10 p.m.


2. Nicki Minaj at Yves Saint Laurent
Ms. Minaj will play hostess to a celebration honoring the launch of YSL's Cabas Chyc handbag. We can totally see her in one of the multi-colored sequined numbers from the Fall 2011 collection.

Yves Saint Laurent, 3 E. 57th St. 7-10 p.m.

3. Estelle at DVF
Sip on beverages from L.A.'s beloved caffeine joint, The Coffee Bean, as songstress
Estelle performs tracks from her upcoming album All of Me.

Diane von Furstenberg, 874 Washington St. 6-11 p.m.

4. Beth Ditto at MAC
Beth Ditto's raucous performances are not to be missed. Catch her do a three-song set at MAC's SoHo shop where you can also get a coveted appearance appraisal by the Bumbys.

MAC, 109 Spring St. 8-10 p.m.

5. Sky Ferreira at the Teen Vogue Block Party
The 19-year-old singer has yet to release a full-length album, but we have a feeling she's about to blow up. Join Teen Vogue downtown to see her for free while you can.

Bleecker St. at West 11th St. 6-11 p.m.

6. Beach Fossils at Bloomingdale's
Keds has teamed up with the department store to put on an outdoor concert starring lo-fi indie
darlings Beach Fossils.

Bloomingdale's, 60th St. between Third and Lexington Aves. 7 p.m.

7. Best Coast at Helmut Lang
Along with California-based surf-rockers Best Coast, the folks at Helmut Lang are providing revelers with treats from Luke's Lobster Truck and the cocktail wizards at Death + Company.

Helmut Lang, 93 Mercer St. 6-11 p.m.

8. Joe Jonas at Saks Fifth Avenue
If you dare to push past the throngs of teenage girls, join menswear designer Simon Spurr
in fêting FNO with our Summer Music Issue cover boy.

Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave.. 6th Fl. 7 p.m.

9. Andrew W.K. at Saks Fifth Avenue

Downtown's premiere party den Santos Party House is bringing the party, disco ball and all, to the 7th floor of Saks Fifth Avenue. Santos' co-owner Andrew W.K. will perform.

Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., 7th Fl. 6-10 p.m.

10. Tanlines + MNDR + Freelance Whales at Theory
Theory is taking its musical lineup to a whole new level, with a bill that looks like a Thursday night show at Mercury Lounge. Brooklyn dance-pop duo Tanlines play alongside electro-pop singer MNDR and sunny indie-rockers Freelance Whales.

Theory, 38 Gansevoort St. 6-11 p.m.

11. Foster the People at Lacoste
We're still not ready to let the summer go. Luckily, Foster the People will be on hand at Lacoste to belt out one of the summer's most beloved hits, "Pumped Up Kicks."

Lacoste, 608 Fifth Ave. 6-11 p.m.

12. The Heartbreaks at Burberry
Naturally, Burberry has chosen fellow Brits to rock their SoHo boutique. The Heartbreaks will perform two acoustic sets.

Burberry, 131 Spring St. 7 and 8 p.m.

13. Leighton Meester at Tiffany & Co.
The Gossip Girl star will join her band, Check in the Dark, for a performance at Tiffany's,
that will be transformed into a '70s glam style discotheque. The brand is celebrating the
launch of their Era collection.

Tiffany & Co., 727 Fifth Ave. 6-11 p.m.  

14. Holy Ghost! at Prada
DFA duo Holy Ghost! will get the party going at Prada's SoHo store.

Prada, 575 Broadway. 6-10 p.m.

15. Kelly Rowland at Macy's
Former Destiny's Child chanteuse-turned-solo star Kelly Rowland will perform some jams at the iconic department store.

Macy's, 151 W. 34th St. 4th Fl. 7 p.m.



16. Rye Rye With Caravan Stylist Studio
Take in the views at the Sky Room with a performance by the young M.I.A protégé, Rye
Rye.

Sky Room, 330 W. 40th St. 8-11 p.m.

17. James Murphy at VPL's Mercer x Howard Block Party
LCD Soundsystem may have broken up, but you can still get your fix Thursday with a
performance by former front man James Murphy.

5 Mercer St. 6-11 p.m.

18. Drake at Versace
Drake will be manning the DJ booth at Versace's Fifth Avenue boutique. The event is invite-
only but we're guessing you can join the flock of fans congregated in front of the store
waiting to catch a glimpse of the rapper.

Versace, 647 Fifth Ave. 7-10 p.m.

19. The Roots at John Varvatos
The Roots are taking over the former CBGB space with acclaimed blues guitarist Gary
Clark Jr.

John Varvatos, 315 Bowery. 9 p.m.

20. Neon Indian at the Mondrian SoHo
If you're not ready to call it a night when this year's FNO festivities come to a close, the
Mondrian SoHo is hosting an invite-only after party that includes a live performance by
Neon Indian.

Penthouse at Mondrian SoHo, 150 Lafayette St. 10 p.m.