Despite the change in weather as summer turns to fall, there is hope for us New Yorkers in the form of fun and exciting events parading in and around our city. In the first edition of our monthly “Where You Need to Be” series, October is as jam-packed a month as any in recent memory for food and beer tastings, charitable events, and informative and interactive festivals virtually every night of the week. Don’t worry about thumbing around for things to do as we approach Halloween, because we’ve got the lowdown on every important October happening to keep the ghouls and ghosts at bay. Until at least the last day of the month, that is.

October Events in New York City: Where You Need to Be

Date: Friday, September 28^th 2012 – Sunday, October 14^th 2012

Event: The 50th New York Film Festival

Place: Alice Tully Hall, Walter Reade Theater, Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, and Bruno Walter Auditorium

Cost: Alice Tully Hall $20 Members/$24 Non-members. Other Venues $16 Members/$20 Non-members

The Scoop: Lincoln Center is arguably the cultural epicenter of New York City. Throughout the year guests can witness the grand majesty that is “Madame Butterfly” or the bonafide hit that is “War Horse.” But guess what? There’s a ton more art to go around. As we close out the month of September, The 50th New York Film Festival officially gets underway. The momentous anniversary of this year’s festival is marked by some of its most daring and sought after film programming. Not only can ticket holders witness the much tweeted about reunion featuring the cast of the legendary cult-comedy “The Princess Bride” but they can also catch an early screening of Director Robert Zemeckis’ “Flight,” the director’s first live-action film in twelve years. Other highlights include: Ang Li’s “Life of Pi,” “The Rolling Stones- Charlie is My Darling- Ireland ’65,” our recently reviewed “Frances Ha,” Brian De Palma’s “Passion,” and David Chase’s “Not Fade Away,” amongst a sea of other fantastic films. Check out the full slate to do the Festival the justice that we simply don’t have room for.

Date: Monday, October 1^st 2012

Event: 2012 El Coto de Rioja Paella Parade

Place: The Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club

Cost: $50 per person; $90 for two

The Scoop: October kicks off in grand style with the 4^th Annual El Coto de Rioja Paella Parade.  Benefitting New York City Tech and Action Against Hunger, the 3 hour event kicks off at 6pm at the majestic waterfront of the Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club at the South Street Seaport.  Enjoy one of the remaining decent outdoor evenings overlooking the Brooklyn waterfront, and more importantly, chowing down on tastes of different paellas and regional wines.  Participants include the likes of Socarrat Paella Bar, Sala 19, Solera, and much more.

Date: Wednesday, October 3^rd, 2012

Event: Just Food’s Let Us Eat Local 2012

Place: The Altman Building

Cost: General Admission- $175 per person; VIP- $300

The Scoop: The 5^th Annual Let Us Eat Local event will gather some of New York City’s most decorated chefs for an evening of food tastings prepared from all seasonally and locally grown ingredients.  Here, you’ll have the opportunity to sample different dishes from hotspots like Gramercy Tavern, Back Forty, The Darby, Mas (Farmhouse), The Harrison, Telepan, Untitled at The Whitney, and many many more.  Not to mention brews courtesy of Sixpoint, Ommegang, and Brooklyn Brewery and wines from Bedell, Hermann J. Wiemer, and Fox Run Vineyards among others.  The spacious Altman Building will play host to this massive event, sure to be talked about for the remainder of the season.  A live band, auction items, and a pie contest puts this festive and charity-focused event over the top.

Date: Friday, October 5^th 2012 – Sunday, October 7^th 2012

Event: The 2012 New Yorker Festival

Place: Varies

Cost: Varies; most events are just $35

The Scoop: The celebrated highbrow literary magazine hosts its annual New Yorker Festival all over the City, with perhaps the greatest lineup of guests as any of their recent happenings. Each session pairs a notable with a host in an interactive experience and some fun banter. Highlighting each of the three days, Friday programs include conversations with literary stalwarts Gary Shteyngart, Joyce Carol Oates, and Junot Diaz in separate sessions, as well as musician Norah Jones. Saturday meanwhile features the likes of Patti Smith, Christian Louboutin, Malcolm Gladwell, and evening programs with Ben Stiller, Lisa Kudrow, Sarah Silverman, and Vampire Weekend. Sunday’s Festival closing day brings you Lena Dunham, Salman Rushdie, and an afternoon special- Portlandia Live! featuring a conversation and sketch show with guests Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein. Whew. That was A LOT of name dropping.

Date: Saturday, October ^6th 2012

Event: The Village Voice’s Brooklyn Pour 2012

Place: Skylight One Hanson, Ft. Greene, Brooklyn

Cost: $65 VIP and $45 General Admission

The Scoop: One day, two sessions, and over 100 craft beers! No, we aren’t talking about a really amazing dream we had last night. It’s actually, “The Village Voice’s Brooklyn Pour 2012.” On Saturday, October 6th, over 3,000 of your fellow brew loving brothers and sisters will enter through the historic doors of Skylight One Hanson (formerly Williamsburg Savings Bank) in Brooklyn to sample the very best in craft and micro beer. Lovers of eating and drinking local will be grinning ear to ear as they sip and support ales from tri-state area breweries. If that isn’t cool enough, the “Pour” will also include: plenty of food, beer talks, demos, and a DJ to shake your buzzed booty to.

Date: Thursday, October 11^th 2012 – Sunday, October 14^th 2012

Event: New York Comic Con

Place: Javits Center

Cost: $35 Pre-Show and $45 Onsite

The Scoop: If you think “Han shot first” or know what the TARDIS is, you most likely don’t need to read this. But for everyone else take notice because the “New York Comic Con” is back! Sure you may have heard of the huge yearly event on the west coast but this is NYC and it’s a whole different ball game (sorry nerds, I mean Dungeons and Dragons) out east. For one super-sized weekend, the Javits Center will be transformed into a fortress of solitude featuring the very best in comics, signings, and soon to be released movies and television panels featuring the stars themselves. Andrew Lincoln and the cast of “The Walking Dead” will be on hand for what is sure to be a massively fun and revealing panel as they discuss the upcoming season. And speaking of autograph signings, nowhere else will you find Adam West and Carrie Fisher all in the same room giving loyal fans exactly what they crave. Aside from all your favorite comic and cartoonish happenings, special events are everywhere. The schedule of events is a daunting one and despite being exhausted, you’ll come out of your shell to meet Metallica’s Kirk Hammett signing his new horror book, a video and Q&A with the cast of 666 Park Avenue, a Q&A with actor Sean Astin,  a Robot Chicken panel, and autograph sessions and appearances by the likes of Kevin Bacon, Christopher Lloyd, Lou Ferrigno, Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, Burt Ward, Rob Corddry, Barry Levinson, Julianne Moore, Bill Paxton, Dee Snyder, Adrianne Curry, David Wain, and so many more, it’s making our head hurt.  

Date: Thursday, October 11^th 2012 – Sunday, October 14^th 2012

Event: The 2012 New York City Wine and Food Festival

Place: Varies

Cost: Varies

The Scoop: Listen, the most anticipated collaboration of celebrity chefs, incredible eats, and booze pairings would be a far too ambitious piece for us to summarize in one short paragraph. We’d advise you to check out the New York City Wine and Food Festival for the intricate details and to pick up tickets yourself. We will however outline some of our favorites from this year’s schedule, despite the cost for some being well out of our price range. Thursday night is headlined by S. Pelligrino’s Meatball Madness, with host Giada De Laurentiis. Last year’s experience was perhaps the most gorged we’ve ever felt and at 82 Mercer Street, this year’s should be no different. Opening night events include “On The Chopping Block: A Roast of Anthony Bourdain” and “Shake and Bake with Whoopi Goldberg, Art Smith, and guest DJ Questlove. Friday’s highlights include “Cocktails Ever After with Bethenny Frankel,” “Blue Moon Burger Bash hosted by Rachel Ray,” and “Rock and Roll with Morimoto and Friends.” The Saturday slate offers up “The Oyster Bash hosted by Ben Sargent” at The Biergarten at The Standard, the Adam Richman hosted “Brooklyn’s Backyard,” and “Tacos & Tequila hosted by Bobby Flay.” Sunday concludes it all for this year with the “Paula Deen Brunch,” “The Art of the Sandwich hosted by Sara Jenkins,” the “Red Farm Dim Sum/Dumpling Seminar” and finally, the “Torrisi Family Dinner Seminar hosted by Ray Isle.” Virtually every major national and local chef will be participating to some degree, so take some time and sift through the incredible list of events as the New York City Wine and Food Festival celebrates its fifth outstanding year.

Date: Wednesday, October 17^th 2012

Event: Edible Manhattan’s Edible Escape 2012

Place: Angel Oransenz Event Space

Cost: $60 per person

The Scoop: You can call us biased, and we will say you’re right. 2011′s inaugural, “Edible Manhattan’s Edible Escape“  was nothing short of perfect. From the highly inventive use of the reclaimed Angel Oransenz space to the efficient manner in which food and spirits were doled out, we literally had not a negative word to say. Needless to say, we are thrilled for “Escape” to return for its sophomore year. During the heart of the fall season, ticket holders can head to the Lower East Side venue and take a virtual culinary trip around the world without leaving the city. This year guests can expect local flavors from favorite joints such as: Edi and the Wolf, Veselka, and Stinky Brooklyn just to name a few.  But once you taste and sip the best of NYC, it’s time to embark on your culinary journey as you eat your way through several “Edible” communities. Some of the well documented foodie locations you will encounter but are certainly not limited to; Austin, Portland, and across the sea to Spain. But, please pace yourself. When you enter the extremely cool venue and spot all the food and spirits you may get a little ahead of yourself. Don’t worry the food isn’t going anywhere. Take it one bite at a time. 

Date: Wednesday, October 17^th 2012 – Sunday, October 21^st 2012

Event: The 2012 New York Television Festival

Place: Varies

Cost: Varies; most events are just $35

The Scoop: Word has been relatively mum thus far for the 2012 New York Television Festival, but if the 2011 version is any indication, we can expect another year of fun interactive events featuring happy hours, pilot screenings, and interactive conversations that get you closer to celebrities from the small screen than ever before. Tribeca plays host to the now annual event at three different venues, each of which have maximized their space to accommodate sizable crowds. Last year, the highlights included a discussion of Late Night, moderated by Saturday Night Live’s Jason Sudeikis along with a panel of writers from every major late night show based out of Manhattan as well as comedian/Curb Your Enthusiasm’s JB Smoove hosting a short film festival for up and coming directors- each of which was professionally shot and fun to watch. This year’s festival will only get better, so keep monitoring the New York Television Festival’s website for scheduling announcements.

Date: Wednesday, October 17^th 2012 – Sunday, October 21^st 2012

Event: The 2012 Food Film Festival

Place: Varies

Cost: Varies

The Scoop: With the New York Film Festival now behind us and with the New York Wine and Food Festival in the rear view mirror, it only makes sense to combine the essence of both for a festival of its own. And as such, The 2012 Food Film Festival has spawned, offering informative films paired with food samples; the likes of which include “Farm to Film to Table: Meat Your Butcher” ($95) featuring three short meat related documentaries, with tastes from Northern Spy Food Co., Fleisher’s, and vegetarian fare from Dirt Candy and the closing night festivities of “The Lowcountry Oyster Roast” ($95), which selects four shorts, an all you can eat oyster roast, and a serving of Lowcountry’s classic dishes. There’s plenty more offered, so if pairing visuals with tastes strikes your fancy, take a look at the slate of events at this year’s Food Film Festival.

Date: Saturday, October 20^th 2012

Event: DAS Beer Oktoberfest

Place: The Tunnel/La. Venue

Cost: $76 per person, $249 for four

The Scoop: You don’t need to travel all the way to Germany to enjoy Oktoberfest. You just have to travel to New York City’s west side for each of the DAS Best Oktoberfest’s two four-hour sessions. From either noon-4pm or from 5:30-9:30pm, you’ll find over 150 all you can taste international and craft beers, wines, and schnapps, surrounded by authentic oompah and polka style bands, and a collection of German food purveyors to pair your suds with. The likes of Spaten, Innis & Gunn, Smuttynose, Hofbrau, Dentergems, Schneider Weisse, and our buds at Bronx Brewery are just a few purveyors slated to be on hand and wearing your Lederhosen is not only allowed- it’s encouraged. Sound great? Well lucky for you, LocalBozo.com will be giving away TWO pairs of tickets to our readers for each session, so stay tuned to your buds at the LB for more details coming in early October.

Date: Sunday, October 21^st 2012

Event: Not My Day Job: Celebrating Art, Talent, and Taste

Place: The Prince George Ballroom

Cost: $50 per person

The Scoop: For all of the perks living in Manhattan has to offer, it surely isn’t affordable- and as such there are a great many of us performing a skill or taking a job which pays the bills, but may not be indicative of the true talents we harness. Enter the Third Annual Not My Day Job, a day long festival dedicated to highlighting the talented employees of the bar and restaurant industry. The charming Prince George Ballroom in Gramercy will play host to a showcase of sorts for a collection of these skilled workers, giving them an outlet for their creativity. And oh by the way, a full bloody mary bar and mouthwatering tastings from the folks at Dell’Anima, L’Artusi, Barbuto, Shake Shack, Marc Forgione, Colicchio and Sons, The Meatball Shop, Fatty ‘Cue and Riverpark will be served all around the room’s sprawling space during the 4 hour event, expertly pulled off by the hosts at Epicurean Management.

- Jane Van Arsdale & Jay Rubin

 

Arts & Culture

Friday, January 13th – Monday, January 16th- The Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Jewish Museum present the New York Jewish Film Festival. It all runs until January 26th, but there’s plenty of excellent films showing this weekend. ( Jewish Film Festival )

Saturday, January 14th- Head out to Gowanus this weekend for a mini art fair bringing together the best in music, theater, art, and independent thinking. Between 6 and 7, admission is free, and afterwards is only ten bucks. But there’s going to be enough to see and experience that makes these indoor festivals special enough to hold in the winter time. From burlesque to live music, there’s not going to be any weird stone left unturned. ( Gowanus Art Fair )

Sports

Sunday, January 15th- If you’re a sports fan and need to be told that this is a huge weekend for football, you need a smack upside the head. At 4:30 Sunday, the New York Giants travel out to Green Bay to take on the Packers from Lambeau Field in a Divisional Playoff contest. It’s lose and you go home for Big Blue. Can Eli & Company keep the dream alive? Watch it at The East End, a Giants bar on the Upper East Side, who have a $25 unlimited drafts and half price wings for 5 hours. ( The East End )

Sunday, January 15th – Monday, January 16th- Big weekend for basketball in and around the city this weekend. On Sunday, join the St. John’s Red Storm host Georgetown live from Madison Square Garden at noon. And stick around for a double dip as the St. John’s women’s team hosts Marquette on the same floor. Back to back St. John’s basketball, all for one affordable price at the Garden. ( St. John’s Double Header ) Care more about the big boys? Monday is matinee day around the league as the NBA celebrates Martin Luther King Day. It’s a 1pm tipoff as A’Mare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony and your New York Knicks host the Dwight Howard led Orlando Magic, also at the Garden in an early season battle of Eastern Conference supremacy. (Knicks-Magic Tickets)

Music & Entertainment

Friday, December 13th- Movie release day. Quiet night tonight? Check out these releases coming out today. “Contraband” (R) starring Mark Wahlberg in a ploy to run to Panama, to retrieve a treasure of counterfeit bills to settle a long standing debt for his brother in law, who owes drug lord Giovanni Ribisi a great deal of scratch. Also, in limited release, Meryl Streep stars as Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady” (PG-13). If you haven’t read our review of this one, check out our homepage. And finally, Disney’s classic “Beauty and the Beast” (G) returns to big screens- this time, in 3D. The same timeless songs around the classic story of a beautiful woman falling in love with disgusting beast. Don’t blame us if you hate them all.

Friday, January 13th- Monday, January 16th- It’s a light concert schedule over the long holiday weekend, but here are a few highlights. Tonight, the Music Hall of Williamsburg hosts Monster Magnet, performing album “Dopes to Infinity” in its entirety. Don’t worry, they’re still going to “Kick Out the Jams,” as well as all of their hit songs. Tickets are just $18.50. (Monster Magnet Tickets) Sunday night, join Black Thought of The Roots for S.O.B.’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. It’s just $20 and it makes a day that we’re all off from work a little more memorable, by keeping Dr. King’s memory alive. (S.O.B.’s MLK Celebration) Finally, if you were lucky enough to grab tickets earlier today, Monday night, the Music Hall of Williamsburg hosts Santigold in the first of two sure to be packed shows at the historic Brooklyn venue. The eclectic young artist is headlining prior to her upcoming opening run for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, so catch her before she takes off for arenas in 2012. (Santigold Tickets)

Nightlife

Friday, January 13th- Jersey Shore icon Snooki is in New York City tonight! If you’re a girl or you like looking at them, head over to McFadden’s in midtown, drop $30 and try to become one of Snooki’s Ring Girls. There’s an open bar from 8-10 and guaranteed admission as she casts for Team Snooki Boxing. ( Team Snooki Boxing )

Monday, January 16th- Let 2012 be a new year. How many more times can you try to pick up other people in dingy bars unsuccessfully? Head to sideBAR on Monday at 7 for a Singles Networking Party called Let’s Play. It’s booze and board games like Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect Four, and Twister and it’s for a good cause- finding someone that can stomach being with you for more than ten minutes. Give it a shot! (sideBar’s Let’s Play)

Other

Friday, January 13th- The dead have returned from the grave, and it’s party time! Brooklyn’s, The Bell House is throwing the party to kill all parties. It’s the Friday The 13th Undead 1989 Winter Formal. Throw on your best zombie gear, and grunt and writhe the nightmare away to the musical styling of The Engagements! ( The Bell House )

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Arts & Culture

Saturday, December 10th- The Degenerate Craft Fair is different from your traditional holiday craft fair. Featuring over 75 artists and designers selling their work for generally under $50, some offerings include traditional craft items such as handmade jewelry, ornaments, and knitwear but also include original paintings, artist books, teeth sculptures, curious creatures and more! ( Degenerate Craft Fair )

Saturday, December 10th- The Yuletide Ball celebrates its 91st year as the cornerstone of the holiday calendar in Brownstone-Brooklyn, continuing its important work raising vital funds for early childhood education in under-privileged areas of New York City. Over 900 attendees, decked out in black tie, will be on hand to help support the signature project of the Yuletide Ball, The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society. Enjoy an open bar cocktail party, delicious desserts and dancing all night long. ( Yuletide Ball )

Sports

Sunday, December 11th- Winter sports are here this weekend. The Jets continue their playoff hunt at home with a battle against (gulp) Tyler Palko and the Kansas City Chiefs. Can the Jets win out and make a third straight AFC Championship before breaking the collective hearts of everyone in Strong Island? ( Jets-Chiefs Tickets )

Also Sunday night, The Blueshirts take on the Florida Panthers in a battle at Madison Square Garden. With a puck time of 7:30pm, if you make it after a day of Santacon, relax with the intensity of the New York Rangers to close out your weekend.( Rangers- Panthers Tickets )

Music & Entertainment

Friday, December 9th- Movie release day. Quiet night tonight? Check out these releases coming out today. Packed with a cast full of A-listers, comes “New Year’s Eve “(PG-13) starring Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Robert DeNiro, Jon Bon Jovi, and Abigail Breslin and so many more, about NYC’s most famous annual night. Also, Jonah Hill stars in “The Sitter” (R) about a college student (pre-weight loss) coaxed into babysitting the kids next door. Rated R? Count us in. Finally, read our review of Charlize Theron’s “Young Adult” (R) and figure out which theater nearest you is playing it. Check it out! Don’t blame us if you hate all of them though.

Friday, December 9th- Lotsa good music and concerts coming through this weekend. The biggest by far is Z100’s Jingle Ball, tonight at Madison Square Garden! 100% sold out, but featuring performances by Lady Gaga, Pitbull, LMFAO, Kelly Clarkson, Gym Class Heroes and more! ( Jingle Ball ). Also, tonight- a concert of somewhat different stylings- meet the LocalBozo crew at A Pale Horse Named Death from Type O Negative’s Sal Abruscato at The Studio at Webster Hall. An intimate venue, sure to be melted! (APHND Tickets). Also tonight, join my mom at the David Cook show at Irving Plaza. Can the former American Idol croon in front of a New York City audience? Guess you’ll have to see for yourself. (David Cook Tickets).

 Nightlife

Friday, December 9th- DJ Shred spins 100% Depeche Mode all night! VJ Johnny Blitz presents rare Depeche Mode videos – video screens surround the dance floor. The party has been going strong with 150+ fans since 2008. ( 3 Ten Lounge)

Saturday, December 10th- Can you handle it? Santacon NYC returns to Manhattan! Starting at 9am, you can find your starting point tonight for tomorrow’s day full of madness. Strap on a Santa suit and head on out for the bar crawl of the year. Come on, it’s as festive as it gets! ( NYC Santacon 2011)

Other

Saturday, December 10th- Pet Socialite Events, will open a one-weekend-only Holiday Pet Pop-Up Shop for pet lovers all around the metro area. The hottest names in pet fashion & products will be featured including: Animal Wrappers, Fab Dog, FouFou Dog, Hip Doggie, Jax and Bones, Oscar Newman, Pet Flys, and more! ( Pet Popup Shop )

Saturday, December 10th- It’s “pickles-n-whiskey” a tasting at Brooklyn Oenology. The weekend-long event pairs high-quality New York whiskeys – Kings County Bourbon Whiskey, Brooklyn Wheat Whiskey, and McKenzie Rye Whiskey – with the borough’s favorite pickles produced by Rick’s Picks, McClure’s, and Brooklyn Brine. ( Pickles ‘n’ Whiskey )

Sunday, December 11th- Another friendly reminder to check out the Cooking Channel’s Chuck Hughes, who we’ve featured on the LB all week as his first holiday special ‘Chuckmas’ debuts. You don’t even need to leave the friendly confines of your couch. So kick back, relax and throw on the Cooking Channel at 8pm ET for one of the most exciting young chefs whipping up food today.

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Arts & Culture

Friday, November 25th- It’s Salsa 101, a unique learning experience that will take on those who have always wanted to salsa, but have never dared. Beginning at 7pm tonight is the perfect introductory class for those with absolutely no prior experience in dance. You’ll be able to discover the basics of this sexy style, in a friendly environment with other beginners as well! To make the class even more enticing, it includes a tequila tasting following the big lesson. ( Salsa Dancing )

 Sports

Sunday, November 27th- Look, Gang Green has been through some tough times lately, but they sure as heck aren’t out of it yet. Don your Holmes jersey and jet out to MetLife stadium this holiday weekend as the New York Jets hosts the Bills of Buffalo. Hopefully they can begin to make believers out of all of us again, before letting us down in January, soon. ( Jets-Bills Tickets )

Music & Entertainment

Friday, November 25th – Movie release day. Quiet night tonight? Check out these releases coming out today. “Arthur Christmas” (PG), a 3D adventure with the voices of Hugh Laurie and James McAvoy, joining “The Muppets” as some holiday fare for the kiddies. When Santa’s high-tech operation fails to deliver presents to every child, his son Arthur must step up to save the day. Also, “Hugo” (PG), the Martin Scorcese helmed project with Sir Ben Kingsley, Sascha Barn Cohen, and Jude Law. Hugo is tasked with protecting an automaton and notebook left by his father. Riveting indeed. Don’t blame us if you hate both. We sat through “A Dangerous Method.”

Saturday, November 26th- Progressive rockers, Moe. have been dominating the tour scene for years with little need for radio play, while holding their own with jams acts such as Phish and Ween. In a remarkable career that’s touched upon three decades and produced 17 albums, the quintet of Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey on guitars and vocals, Rob Derhak on bass and vocals, Jim Loughlin on percussion and vibes, and Vinnie Amico on Drums. Check them out live this Saturday as they keep the groove going at Terminal 5. ( Moe. Tickets )

 Nightlife

Friday, November 25th- Saturday, November 26th- Still raring to go after that long weekend? Turkey got you down? Hit up Katra tonight for the official “Michael Jackson IMMORTAL” listening party with DJ Brinka and tons of giveaways. Sound good? No? Well tomorrow turn bakc the clocks at the Culture Club with Vintage 80′s Saturdays. Blouse out that shirt, spray up that hair, and get ready to move to the beats of George Michael, Toni Basil, and yes, Mike & the Mechanics all night long. Dancing is included, but blowouts are optional.

Other

Friday, November 25th- Things are about to get real strange at this years, “Weirdsgiving.” The folks at the, Dog & Pony Show have decided to step it up a notch. They found a shady hole in Williamsburg covered with furry walls, dead animals, musty smells, a bunch of broken stuff, awkward lighting, creepy visuals, and music by the bizarre west coast talents of the legendary DJ Garth. Sounds delightful! If you are attending it is advised that you come dressed in the freakiest gear you can find. (Dog & Pony Show )

Saturday, November 26th- Take a break from the rigors of this Thanksgiving weekend to take part in a newer New York tradition: the third annual New York Lighted Boat Parade. Come see yachts, schooners, water taxis, fishing boats, and private vessels decked out in all their incandescent finery as they usher in the holiday season the nautical way. ( Sail NYC )

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Arts & Culture

Friday, October 7th- Yoko Ono & Bag One Arts Present a free SoHo exhibit, to benefit Citymeals. With nearly 100 limited edition drawings and songwritings that John Lennon created from his youth in 1964 to his untimely death in the 1980s. Including a never-before seen piece titled ‘On Cloud Nine.’ Sounds like a must see for any Beatles fans. Also, for you- one Yoko Ono fan. (Yoko Ono’s Pop Up)

Sunday, October 9th- New York City based photographer Kelsey Bennett unveils her most recent collection of stills at the Morrison Hotel Gallery through October 9th. It coincides with the release of Tony Bennett’s new album ‘Duets II’, featuring duets with fellow icons such as Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, Willie Nelson, K.D Lang and the late Amy Winehouse. (Morrison Gallery)

Sports

Saturday, October 8th- Sunday, October 9th- Hockey season is now underway. Hit the rock tomorrow night as the Devils host the Philadelphia Flyers- who now have Jaromir Jagr apparently?!? (Devils Tickets). Hockey not your thing? Ours either. Sunday, your New York Giants play host to the Seattle Seahawks to further extend their lead in the now questionable NFC East. Hope for the slaughter that it should be. (Giants Tickets)

Music & Entertainment

Friday, October 7th- Movie release day. Quiet night tonight? Check out these releases coming out today. George Clooney, Ryan Gosling and a studded cast open in “The Ides of March” (R). Assuming you’ve read our review, you can give this one a shot if you feel so inclined. Also, Hugh Jackman stars in “Real Steel” (PG-13) about real life Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em robots around a Rocky like premise. Also, in iMax. For a real treat, find where “The Way” (PG-13) is playing and go see it. Dramatic, funny, and thought provoking. Also, it has Emilio Estevez! Read our review on it now!

Friday, October 7th- Saturday, October 8th- Tonight, catch two live performances of FX’s The League live at the Gramercy Theatre. Tickets may be sold out, but give it a shot here- Jon LaJoie, Nick Kroll- gonna be a full house all night. (The League LIVE!). Also, head out to BK on Saturday for BedStuy comes alive- the 5th Annual Restoration Rocks Music Festival includes a day long concert with Mos Def and the Brooklyn Philharmonic, Pharoahe Monche and Talib Kewli and Res!

Nightlife

Friday, October 7th-Saturday, October 8th- Tonight, hit Williamsburg as DJ Spinoza brings Bunker Bash to Public Assembly. Or head out to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) for its Late Night Dance Party with DJ Idlemind. Tomorrow night at 9, Avenue A’s Drom has a Vampire Ball NYC style. Halloween may be later this month, but Alphabet City knows a thing or two about blood and fangs already. (newyorkvampire.com). Or check out Santos Party House for Discovery: Boris Werner + Sergio Santos. No idea who they are, but it sounds like a real gas. Dancing included; Blowouts optional.

Other

Sunday, October 9th- The Good Food Fest commences at Gansevoort Plaza! Awesome spots like Gramercy Tavern , BLT Prime, and Pastis will be supplying tastings for as little as $20 for 4 with proceeds going to charity. Great food. Great event. Great cause. Eat up! (Good Food Fest)

 

Arts & Culture

Saturday, October 1st- Get up-close and personal with bats from around the world! Join Rob Mies, director of the Organization for Bat Conservation, for a live bat presentation. Mies has appeared on ’The Tonight Show,’ ’The Today Show,’ ’Late Night with Conan O’Brien,’ and ’Martha Stewart,’ among others, and is a co-author of the book Stokes Beginners Guide to Bats. (Live Bats!)

Saturday, October 1st- Eject!’ a new exhibition that explores the history of ejection seats in aviation will open at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Eject!’ will showcase ejection seats used in the Korean War era through the present. The seats will be accompanied by graphic panels and a video presentation that will provide a vivid history of ejection seats, their importance to pilots and an examination of their evolution. (Ejection Seats)

Sports

Friday, September 30th- Saturday, October 1st- In what was a historic end to the baseball regular season, the New York Yankees will open the American League Division Series tonight as CC Sabathia takes on Justin Verlander. Tomorrow night is Game Two at the stadium so head on out and support the bombers if you can grab tickets to either game (Yankees-Tigers Playoffs).

Friday, September 30th- Saturday, October 1st- Two Devils home games in two days as they take on the Islanders and Flyers across the pond tonight and tomorrow. Football is in season, baseball is in the postseason, and hockey season is just beginning. Hit the ice! (Devils Tickets)

Music & Entertainment

Friday, September 30th- Movie release day. Quiet night tonight? Check out these releases coming out today. “50/50” (R) opens tonight- we saw and reviewed it earlier this week and Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen make a great combo of friends when Levitt is a 27 year old diagnosed with cancer. Excellent film. Also, “Dream House” (PG-13) with Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts, and Rachel Weisz about a family unknowingly moving into a home where murders were previously committed. Don’t blame us if you hate both, but “50/50” was really good.

Friday, September 30th- Sunday, October 2nd- Turn back the clock this weekend for some awesome rock music in town. Tonight, Les Claypool and Primus take on the Roseland Ballroom with tickets at just $58. (Primus Tickets) Sunday night, Third Eye Blind invades Irving Plaza for an intimate performance with support from US Royalty. (Third Eye Blind)

Nightlife

Friday, September 30th- Culture Club invites you to dress up in your best 80s gear and enjoy free admission to celebrate opening night of New York’s iconic 80s and 90s dance club. Culture Club reopens to the public in a new Midtown location on 39th Street, with four floors of dancing, 80s themed cocktails and décor that is decked out with larger-than-life images from the decade’s classic movies. (Culture Club Re-Opens) Or- hit up Roam tonight for Business Casual After Work Fridays. No cover all night with DJ Boof, DJ GBM, and Massive B.

Other

Saturday, October 1st- Tomorrow, head out to Prospect Heights for the Chili Pepper Fiesta. Some of the east coast’s hottest food purveyors are literally bringing the heat from 11am to 6pm for as little as $10. Live music. Hot eats. Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The only thing missing- is you. (Chili Pepper Fiesta at BBG)

Sunday, October 2nd- Go Pink and join Shape magazine for the 6th annual Pilates for Pink fundraiser for the fight against breast cancer, the most common form of cancer in women. This national awareness initiative kicks off this fall at Union Square Park and provides participants with a variety of ways to join in. No matter how you choose to contribute, Pilates for Pink is an interactive way to have fun and get involved in the cause! (Fight Breast Cancer)

Looking for last minute, off-the-cuff weekend plans?  It’s not too late to figure it all out.  For a glimpse of upcoming events that we’ll be covering, check out the scrolling calendar in our side bar to your right.  Otherwise, here are a few highlights to check out in and around Manhattan this weekend!

Arts & Culture

Saturday, April 9- Love a parade? Take in the 13th annual Tartan Day Parade on Saturday- a fully Scottish celebration that starts at 2pm on Sixth Avenue from West 45th Street to West 58th Street. Don your kilt for the celebration and celebrate the after party at Stout with some of your buds. Bagpipes not included. (Tartan Week)

Sports

Friday, April 8- Sunday, April 10- The Yankees did it last weekend, and now the Mets get to hog the back page as the New York Mets celebrate their home opener with a weekend slate against the Washington Nationals with a first pitch of 4:10pm. With so much going on outside the clubhouse, it’ll be interesting to see what the Mets do on the field for once, in front of their rowdy Queens fan base. (New York Mets Opening Homestand Tickets)

Friday, April 8- The 84th Annual Golden Gloves boxing tournament concludes tonight at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Catch the passion and pageantry of hungry young fighters physically testing themselves against other fighters of likeminded ilk. (Golden Gloves Finals Tickets)

Music & Entertainment

Friday, April 8- Movie release day. Quiet night tonight? Check out some releases coming out today- Arthur (PG-13) with Russell Brand and Helen Mirren. Look, if you haven’t seen advertising somewhere for this remake, then you live on Pluto. Yes, a planet that no longer exists. Also, Your Highness (R), a raunchy comedy featuring Danny McBride, James Franco, and Natalie Portman in a medieval world where they attempt to free the princess (Zooey Deschanel). Don’t blame us if you hate both.

Friday, April 8 & Sunday, April 10- Who knows more about winning than Charlie Sheen? Check out his live show “Charlie Sheen Live: My Violent Torpedo of Truth,” which has gotten rave and horrendous reviews depending on the city, as he invades the historic Radio City Music Hall. Insert Two and a Half Men joke here. (Charlie Sheen Tickets)

Saturday, April 9- Irving Plaza hosts Los Angeles’ masked rap rock band Hollywood Undead, who hit the road hard on the Revolt Tour 2011 with openers 10 Years, Drive A, and New Medicine. With a ticket price of just $27.50, you’d have a hard time finding better value on a Saturday night. (Hollywood Undead Tickets)

Nightlife

Friday, April 8- Looking for a scene? Look no further than tonight’s Luau Party at 230 Fifth with free leis, drink specials on mai tais, umbrellas for your umbrella drinks, and umbrella drinks for your umbrellas. Free admission 6-11pm. (Get Laid)

Saturday, April 9-Doc Holliday’s is celebrating their 17th Anniversary party described as “drink specials, giveaways, mayhem, music, and madness.” Don’t you owe it to yourself to attend? (Doc Holliday’s)

Saturday, April 9- The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre present’s Nana’s Surprise Birthday Party. Performed by the cast of the Chris Gethard Show, Nana is going to get a surprise party in the form of a three act rock opera performed in her honor. Tickets for the midnight show are just $5. (UCB Theatre)

Other

Saturday, April 9- It’s the Greenwich Village Spring Bar Tour. From 1-9pm, 10 bars will be participating on $2 drafts as well as food and shot specials. If you bring 2 canned goods to benefit City Harvest, registration is just $10. Register from 1-6pm at The Red Lion on Bleecker & Thompson. (Greenwich Village Spring Bar Tour)

- Jane Van Arsdale

Looking for last minute, off-the-cuff weekend plans?  It’s not too late to figure it all out.  For a glimpse of upcoming events that we’ll be covering, check out the scrolling calendar in our side bar to your right.  Otherwise, here are a few highlights to check out in and around Manhattan this weekend!

Arts & Culture

Saturday, April 2- PS3’s Auction for the Arts is an evening featuring an open bar, live music, and food by Fatty Crab at the Stephan Weiss Studio at the corner of Greenwich & Charles Street. With tickets at just $50, you can fill up on food and booze, donate to a good cause, and have the whole evening ahead of you. (PS3′s Auction for the Arts)

Sports

Saturday, April 2- Sunday, April 3- It’s springtime, which can only mean that the beloved Bronx Bombers are flying back from Florida for their opening homestand. Pass on the hard to come by opening day tickets for a pair of games against the Detroit Tigers at the Stadium this weekend. If that doesn’t floor you, Sunday’s Phil Hughes vs. Max Scherzer pitching matchup of young aces should.  ( New York Yankees Opening Homestand)

Sunday, April 3- The path to the NBA Playoffs continues as the New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers in what could be a must win game for playoff seeding. Catch ‘Melo, Amare, Chauncey, and other guys with strange and random names as they rep NYC in orange and blue! Knicks- Cavs Tickets.( Knicks-Cavs Tickets)

Music & Entertainment

Friday, April 1- Movie release day. Quiet night tonight? Check out some releases coming out today- Hop (PG) an animated film with James Marsden and Russell Brand, follows the Easter Bunny getting hit by a car and it’s up to the driver of the car to save Easter. Also, Insidious (PG-13) with Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne, a slightly different film as a family tries to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child. Don’t blame us if you hate both.

Friday, April 1- Julian Casablancas and company rock this town as The Strokes play Madison Square Garden in their only area performance. The show is just about sold out, but affordable tickets remain on StubHub. (The Strokes at Madison Square Garden)

Saturday, April 2- Welp, another night at the Garden and another Sold Out show- LCD Soundsystem plays its final show ever on this night, after 4 sold out dates at Terminal 5. If you’re lucky enough to have tickets, enjoy yourself ‘cause this is it. (LCD Soundsystem at Madison Square Garden)

Nightlife

Friday, April 1- Do you like free drinking? The Upper East Side’s Marty O’Brien’s is offering free drinks for EVERYONE from 8-9pm in honor of their 11th Anniversary Party at 88th Street & Second Avenue.

Friday, April 1- The Ainsworth is hosting an “April Fool’s Birthday Bash” for NYC and Hamptons party host David Shapiro. No cover if you RSVP now for this private event! (DavidShapiro.net)

Friday, April 1- Celebrate the grand re-opening party of Drom on Avenue A. Catch The Last of the International Playboys at 9, Huge in Japan at 11, and DJ Andrea at Midnight. (Drom NYC)

Other

Saturday, April 2- You gonna use that pillow? New York City’s 6th Annual Pillow Fight 2011 takes place in Union Square at 3pm. Bring a soft, feather free pillow to swing at strangers! Excess pillows will be collected and donated to a no-kill animal shelter to make bedding for rescued cats and dogs. Clothing, optional. (NYC Pillow Fight 2011)

- Jane Van Arsdale

Looking for last minute, off-the-cuff weekend plans?  It’s not too late to figure it all out.  For a glimpse of upcoming events that we’ll be covering, check out the scrolling calendar in our side bar to your right.  Otherwise, here are a few highlights to check out in and around Manhattan this weekend!

Arts & Culture

Friday, March 25 – Sunday, March 27- The International Artexpo New York 2011 kicks off tonight with over 400 exhibitors with artists from over 30 countries and best of all, tickets start at just $15.(Art Expo New York)

Sunday, March 27- The Macy’s Flower Show kicks off this Sunday with a “Towers of Flowers” theme in Herald Square.  Walk the entire floor and take lots of pictures as the display concludes April 10^th.

Sports

Friday, March 25 – Sunday, March 27- Newark’s Prudential Center hosts March Madness with the East Regional portion of the tournament being played at The Rock.  Marquette and UNC and Kentucky and Ohio State all clash tonight.  See if you can secure a spot for some of the highly anticipated hardwood showdowns.  ( March Madness Tickets)

Saturday, March 26- Still got World Cup fever? Head across the pond to the New Meadowlands for an American soccer exhibition as the United States takes on Argentina. Shin guards sold separately. (USA v. Argentina Event Info)

Music & Entertainment

Friday, March 25- If you already have tickets (and we don’t!), kudos because this show is sold out, but Josh Homme and the rest of the Queens of the Stone Age take on Terminal 5 to play their entire self titled 1998 debut.  Rock on! (Queens of the Stone Age Event Details)

Friday, March 25- Movie release day.  Quiet night tonight?  Check out some releases coming out today- Sucker Punch (PG-13) from Zach Snyder, director of 300 and Watchmen and Peep World (NR) starring Michael C. Hall, Rainn Wilson, and Sarah Silverman.  Don’t blame us if you hate both.

Nightlife

Friday, March 25- The west side’s Pacha has an “Ibiza Comes to New York” party with free admission before midnight. (Ibiza Comes to New York)

Saturday, March 26- It’s not as easy as you think to meet people in Manhattan.  Check The Empire Room for their 8 Minute Dating event.  It’s suggested for 30-40 types, but come on:  Cougars!  (8minutedating.com)

Other

Saturday, March 25- Join the LocalBozo Crew and Edible Manhattan down at Jimmy’s No. 43 as the bar hosts a Brisket Cookoff from 1-4pm with proceeds going to benefit the New Amsterdam Market.  Tickets start at just $20 and more information can be found here:  (Jimmy’s No. 43 Brisket Cookoff)

- Jane Van Arsdale