It's October, so that means that apple picking, pumpkin carving, sweater wearing, and fall foliage are just around the corner. Those of you not heading out of the city to enjoy nature can take in the local version at the Apple Festival in Queens this weekend. And if the great outdoors is not your idea of weekend fun then Saturday is full of great art events including Gary Basemen and others at Fuse, Lori Nix's amazing diorama photographs at Alona Kagan, and some fine political work in the wake of last nights debates at Exit Art. Enjoy!
FRIDAY
UP OUR SLEEVE GALLERY OPENING
I can either hype this up as some of the best chilled out dubby hip-hop on the block right now with the likes of the Dublab crew and my personal hero Prefuse 73, or I can bill it as a fresh retake on the concept of album art by more than 100 artists, including visual heros like Haze, Dave Kinsey, Glen E. Friedman, Jack Black, Mr. Scruff, and Kid Acne. Either way, I can tell you that its the best 5 bucks that you will spend this friday.
Tonight, Gary Lutz Readying
More private poet than plot-driven prose developer, fiction writer Gary Lutz' use of language is wildly experimental and engaging even as his sentence structure is crystal clear and precise. Similarly, while his characters slog through lives riddled with small obsessions and little meaning, their melancholy revelations apply with a wondrous and frightening exactitude: "Because some days the world holds true at the drop of a hat... Other days, you can barely exempt yourself from what you might still be capable of." Though he's not widely known, Lutz has already proved himself capable of much. Tonight is a rare opportunity to hear him read from unpublished work, along with writer Rachel Sherman.
Former guitarist for Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jane's Addiction, Dave Navarro, will be doing a book signing at Barnes and Noble on Astor Place today. His new book Don't Try This At Home documents life in the Navarro household. His only rule in the house is anyone who enters must also enter the photo booth. From strippers and drug dealers, cleaning ladies and pizza delivery guys, to celebrities and record execs, the book uses photos and stories to depict his rock and roll lifestyle.
So it seems like the best way to get a book deal these days is to, at one point in your life, be in the band Red Hot Chili Peppers. Earlier this week was Dave Navarro's book, and now we have front man's, Anthony Kiedis', book Scar Tissue. He has been pouring his heart out since the 1991 release of their first album, but his memoir gives us a much different look on his life. Check out the book signing Wednesday night at Barnes and Noble.
RIDES OF PASSAGE
Drawing an end to Burton Snowboard's invasion of NYC this week is the opening of "Rides of Passage" A collection of 120 handpainted, distorted, and mauled custom snowboards by top tatoo artists, graf writers, illustrators, and designers from around the world. Show continues through 08.09 from 11AM-6PM.
7PM
Milk Studios, 450 W. 15th Street @ 10th, NYC
FREE
Weekend Wrap-Up: 10.8 - 10.10 Its quite a big week for art as the monthly Williamsburg Art Crawl is tonight as well as a big craft festival on Columbus Ave this weekend as well as great shows at the Riviera and at Printed Matter. Plus, the Gotham Girls Roller Derby is back again this week and there are still some free leftovers from the NY Underground Film Festival. Enjoy.
FRIDAY
WILLIAMSBURG ART CRAWL
Its time for the Williamsburg art crawl again, dozens of galleries change over tonght and this makes for one of the best cultural-social-drunken events of the weekend. for gallery details, check out what the folks over at Freewilliamsburg.com put together.
6PM
Various Locations in Williamsburg (check site)
FREE
A free celebration at Southpaw. 13P will revel in the success of the Internationalist and dance until dawn to invoke the blessings of the muses on our upcoming productions at Mint Space and P.S. 122. All the beautiful people will be there.
Fabulous musical guests: Ethan Lipton and His Orchestra, featuring Mike Stumm, Deidre Rodman, pianist/composer/singer for the Lascivious Biddies and leader of the Deidre Rodman Jazz Quintet, Sporadica: The James Urbaniak and Nina Hellman Supergroup, and Rebecca Hart. With special performances by the 13P.
8PM Southpaw (125 Fifth Avenue, between Sterling Place and St. John's Place) FREE
With the summer gone it seems all the free activities have moved indoors, and most of them appear to be book signings. Today, Barnes and Noble will be hosting Mo Rocca, a comedian who gained fame as a Daily Show correspondent, and my personal favorite, I love the 80's. Tonight, hear him read from his new book All The Presidents' Pets, it promises to be entertaining.
Barnes and Noble, Union Square
7:00 pm
FREE!
Side Note - There will be another book signing at the end of this week with yet another 90's rock star, Mr. Billy Corgan.
TUESDAY IS FOR BOOK LOVERS! Here are a few events going on throughout the NY Public Library system today:
NICE DAY FOR A PICNIC
The Roundtable Ensemble Theater Company presents a staged reading of the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy by William Inge about a young drifter who forever changes the lives of several women in small town America. Directed by Mahayana Landowne.
5:15PM
St. Agnes Branch of the NY Public Library (444 Amsterdam Ave at 81st)
FREE
WOO HER WITH CULTURES
What says smart and sophisticated more than taking that special someone to see an Orchestra performance? How about an orchestra in a library! The Manchester Music Festival Chamber Orchestra will perform classics tonight by Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Lasser in honor of Mr. Lasser's donation of the new manuscript of his new work.
7:30 PM
NY Public Library for Performing Arts (40 Lincoln Center Plaza)
FREE
Yes, I realize it's only Tuesday, but I thought you may want a look at some fun for the end of the week. Every time I say I'm never going back to Avalon something like this comes up...
DEF JUX & STONESTHROW at AVALON
PEANUT BUTTER WOLF
OH NO
MEDAPHOAR
WILDCHILD
DJ ROMES
EGON SA SMASH
SPECIAL GUESTS
DJ ESE
DJ BOO
DJ HAUL
STRETCH ARMSTRONG
N'DEA DAVENPORT
DJ HIER
DJ BELINDA
ROB WONDER
DJ LORD
hosted by D-STROY
10.13 - Tonight: GRAFF YOUR ASS OFF OPENING
Featuring installation art and paintings by Noah, Ghost, Queen Andrea, Muck, Adi, Dr. Revolt, Quik, Bose and live performances by Fragancia, Dark Empire, DJ Reaper, DJ KECH REC. Free beer, stickers, mags, t-shirts and beverages while supplies last.
6-9PM WAX Gallery 205 N.7th Street (L to Bedford Ave.)
FREE
Dali and Disney: Destino
Harrison Ellenshaw will paint a scene from Mary Poppins at the opening recepetion to this major exhibition of Ellenshaw's paintings. Included in the exhibit is an original Dali drawing from Destino, a short animated film created by Salvador Dali and Walt Disney which will be showing at the gallery from Oct 14-16 at Animazing Gallery. RSVP is required for the opening receptions so call 212-226-7374 or email Rsvp@animazing.com.
Live Painting: 12-6PM
Reception: 6-9PM Animazing (461 Broome Street, between Mercer and Green)
FREE
Earlier this week a friend suggested to me that there are other things going on in the world besides book signings. And while I was shocked and appalled by such a claim, it is true. So, with that I promise this will be the last post about book signnigs for a while. (But I can't help it if every 90's rock super star is writing books these days) Anyway here is what you need to know. Smashing Pumpkins front man, Bill Corgan, will be at the Virgin Mega Store on Union Square signing his new book of poetry, Blinking With Fists.
Virgin Mega Store 14th and Broadway, Lower Level
6:30 pm
FREE!
A couple quick shop keeping things over here at FreeNYC (in bullet form).
- First, and foremost, thanks to everyone for checking in regularly. Your daily hits have increased 4 fold over the past 3 months and its great to hear a positive response from people about what we do.
- 2ndly, I'd like to publicly welcome Tessa to our writing staff. Tessa, our glam-tastic LA transplant will be helping out with the day to day as well as writing for our upcoming features section that will be longer articles about free New York related issues (see our free toilets article about a month back). She will also be socializing on our part while we slave away at our computers.
- A Redesign, Finally! We'll be tweaking it a bit over the next few weeks but the new format is much easier on the eye and we are quite pleased. I hope that you like it too. We will soon include links to all out favorite blogs, external sites, and our "features" section so look for all that soon.
- Bad News: Our Weekend Wrap-Up has gotten so large that we have been banned as spammers by AOL. Despite all of my efforts to resolve this, they are not budging and I can not even send personal mail from this domain any longer. This makes me sad, honestly, because I never intended this to be a spam kind of thing. Its not like I am selling Viagra or Condos. As a result, those of you with .aol emails will not be receiving Weekend Wrap-Ups for the next few weeks. We are making steps to correct this (see below)
- We are switching to a bulk email service. Starting next week, all Weekend Wrap-Ups will go out through a bulk email service. This is the only way that we can quell the threats of the AOL beast. As a result, you will need to double-opt in to our list to receive the emails. Truthfully, this is much more professional and what we always wanted but since no one on the FreeNYC staff is a web programmer it has been difficult to do. Therefore, you must sign back up to the list by entering your email address in the box on the right of this page. It will take 2 minutes and we do not sell your info. It is purely to prove to AOL and Hotmail that you want to be on the list. Sorry and thank you. (ps. you will see this a few times over the next weeks to make sure everyone gets it)
Thanks and have a great weekend:
Chris and the FreeNYC crew
Weekend Wrap-Up, 10.15 - 10.17:
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This weekend is both CMJ (which costs at least a bit of loot) and the DUMBO Art Under The Bridge Festival. If you need a CMJ fix, check out the Def Jux Showcase at Virgin Megastore USQ on Saturday, else hop the F train out to DUMBO for the open studios, parade, beer garden, and non stop free festivities. Most events this weekend span two or three days so if you miss it on Saturday, you've always got Sunday to make it up. Have a good one. We do not sell our lists or reveal your info. Until this is resolved, people with AOHell email address will not be able to receive email from us (I can't even email my mother!). Thanks so much for making this grow beyond our means... its really a good thing in the long run. Onto the Update:
FRIDAY
DUMBO ART UNDER THE BRIDGE FESTIVAL
This weekend, on top of being CMJ, is the DUMBO Art Festival. That means more events than we can list here but there are galleries galore, parties, dancing, spoken word and more. check out the web site for a full schedule. Not to be missed is Blackkat's Ultimate beer garden and outdoor sound system party. Three days of sustainable energy-powered music and fun in Dumbo with DJs CHROME, JASON BK, MIKO, KAT, and many more playing music out the window of the vegetable-oil powered BIOBUS, on our (partially) solar powered sound-system!
Hooka's and vibes will be offered by WANDERLUST. The GALAXY GIRLS will be on site providing face-painting and beautiful body art. Great food and strong drinks will be served all weekend long by Dumbo's #1 ass-kicking restaurant, SUPERFINE. And, Halcyon will be bringing some great DJ talent as well as offering some special prices on vinyl all weekend. Located on the triangle shaped block bordered by Pearl St, Water St, and the Manhattan bridge anchorage.
CAFˆâ JAZZ
Soothe those Monday blues with an evening of candlelight jazz from the Student Jazz Combos of the Manhattan School of Music. There will be snacks and beverages to tide you over or substitute for free dinner.
THE BIG QUIZ THING
Featuring Performances by NY's hottest performance artists. With Corn Mo (Rock accordionist opening act), Red Bastard, Mike Albo, Chris Rozzi, ZeroBoy, Gilligan Stump, Adira Amram, Awful Knawful, and Texas. Paintings by Zito.
Fantastic prizes, food, drinks, live music, fine art, mystery.
6:30 - 9:30PM
Chashama (217 East 42nd Street, between 2nd & 3rd ave)
FREE
CAFˆâ JAZZ
A second take.... This series continues tonight with an evening of candlelight jazz from the Student Jazz Combos of the Manhattan School of Music. There will be snacks and beverages to tide you over or substitute for free dinner.
10.20 Hump Day Hysteria
Just a friendly reminder that every Wednesday the Upright Citizens Brigade Theaterhas a free improv show. The weekly showcase features stand-up and alternative comedy hosted by Roger Hailes and Jackie Novak. A few laughs may help you make through the rest of the week!
Upright Citizen Brigade Theater (307 W 26th)
11:00 pm
FREE
PS - sssshhh I know I'm only suppossed to mention the free stuff, but just in case you found that $20 in your back pocket that you forgot about, you may want to check out the NYC Horror Fest. Its a five day festival brought to you by IFC featuring scary indie films!
If your up for a late night or just feelin a lil rowdy Digital Konfussion is starting a new weekly tonight in the East Village. Anything Goes is from 10pm 'til 4am and is free. Resident djs in rotation include I-Cue, Odyssey,Vandal, Madness, FTL, Sameer, IXL, Synapse and Datcyde. And I hear there are decent drink specials.
Anatomy (511 6th street, btw A & B)
10:00 pm - 4:00 am
FREE
Also tonight...Check out the subTonic Lounge for another free show. Form Free Event has performances from Charlie Burnham's 8th Wonder at 9:30 and Ed Pastorini's 101 Crustaceans at 11:00. Also featuring residents Ben Perowsky, Markus Lyons Miller, Glenn Patscha and special guests each week.
Coming in under the gun on these (been out of town guys)... Several great gallery opening tonight. Most of these events continue through so if you can't make it tonight then the weekend is always an opportunity:
LARISSA BATES, THE PEACEABLE KINGDOM Bates' highly narrative works are inhabited with wrestlers, animals, and hybrid creatures she refers to as "Tiny-Baby-Creatures" and "Budgeons." The Budgeon landscape reflects the intersection of nature and urban development while using an imaginary character to subversively address issues associated with various social codes. The works examine preconceived notions of masculinity intertwined with a hint of nostalgia. Although the title of the exhibition alludes to a harmonious existence, undercurrents of rage and violence are at the foreground of the exhibition. Bates' immensely detailed paintings cleverly oscillate between a chaotic and controlled environment.
Seems like everyone is sleeping this weekend out in anticipation of next weekends festivities, but that shouldn't stop you from finding a few fine events. Make sure you call to get the details for the jello-loving "What Would Bill Cosby Due" Event and check out the Intersector art opening out in Williamsburg on Saturday. Have a good one.
FRIDAY
BEATRIZ MILHAZES OPENING
The exhibition includes five large-scale paintings and three collages in which Milhazes celebrates her native Brazil and the culture of carnival, with all of its resplendent color and vibrancy.
Over the last decade, Milhazes has engaged in an ongoing dialogue between the ornate and unadorned, geometric and organic, high and low culture. It is the foundation of her work. Her unabashed use of color and pattern is balanced by harmonious and lyrical compositions.
6-8PM
James Cohan Gallery, 533 West 26th Street
Free
Its time again for the cities best clothing swap party. Bring your old clothes for the rummage table and take whatever you'd like. In fact, you don't even have to bring anything and you can still grab some booty to take home. There is also a raffle, prizes, comedy to enjoy while DJ Shakey and Man "S" spin 2nd hand records to amuse you.
9PM - 1 AM
Botanica Bar (Houston Bet. Mott & Mulberry)
FREE
Tommy Lee will be signing his new book Tommyland today at Barnes and Noble. Proving my theory once again; all rock stars write books. The book covers everything from ex-bands to ex-wives.
Barnes And Noble Rockefell Rockefeller Center (600 Fifth Ave)
1:00 pm 'til ?
FREE
TONIGHT: FINAL COUNT: HIP HOP, PRISON, AND DEMOCRACY
As corporate interests and grassroots activists fight to define the power of hip hop activism, join a panel of scholars, artists, and activists to talk about the real under-stories of electoral disenfranchisement. Featuring Piper Anderson, co-author of How to Get Stupid White Men Out of Office.
AFRO CUBAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
The Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra was established in the fall of 2000 by Bobby Sanabria and is comprised from an international student body representing both the School's undergraduate and graduate programs. They reached international acclaim by performing to standing-room-only audiences at the 2001 International Association of Jazz Educators Conference (IAJE) as well as at numerous other venues throughout New York City. Enjoy this rare chance to see them free without the heafty Birdland covercharge
8PM
Manhattan School of Music, John C. Borden Auditorium (check site for location)
FREE
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ATTENTION BROOKLYN!!! THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL
Your request must be POSTMARKED by October 26th. You may still request an absentee ballot by submitting an application IN PERSON at the Boro office of the election board ( 345 Adams Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, 11220, telephone 718-797-8800 ) up until close-of-business on November 1st -- so if you or someone you know will be unable to make it to the polls in person on November 2nd, they may still vote by getting an absentee ballot prior to November 1st.
Absentee ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than November 1st. Ballots returned in person must be returned to the Boro office no later than 9PM, November 2nd
Robert C.Morgan will speak on the recent advent of electronic communications and its virtual consequences on our globalized information-based network, our view of culture has changed radically from previous generations. We have been thrust into a tempest in which we are potentially connected at every moment to the world around us. But what does this global interconnectivity really mean? What has been gained and what has been lost in the process of becoming tuned-in? Has this rapidly accelerating, commercial momentum (often mistaken for information) altered our critical ability to determine what is significant in our lives? Given that this virtual transformation has affected the quality of our lives, can we assume it has also influenced the way we understand art? Will art continue to survive as a signifier of the human presence in the future?
Two great events are going down this Thursday... Here's that master plan to make a night of it.
At 6PM, check out "Rock The Coat" a gallery showing of 10+ customized Spiewak Jackets from street art and design greats such as Dalek, Karim Rashid, David Gensler, David Flores, and JB Classics. These one of a kind art pieces go on auction Friday on Ebay and all proceeds go to Rock the Vote (check back with FreeNYC for auction details). Free wine and cheese to start it off right.
Then, swing by the afterparty at Mundial as Tommy Sunshine spins whatever at this renovated space with a great smoking patio. Continue drinking free Red Stripe from 9:30 - 10:30. JUST SAY "ROCK THE COAT" AT THE DOOR.
Finally, head out to Williamsburg to top off the evening with Fatlace Thursdays at Lucky Cat. Enjoy free Warsteiner Beer from 10-11 and again from 1-2 as you get down to 80's classics, hip hop, etc. before wandering home.
6-9PM
Apartment (101 Crosby bet. Prince & Spring)
FREE
9:30 - Til...
Mundial (505 East 12th Bet. A & B)
FREE (say Rock the Coat at the Door)
10 - Til
Lucky Cat (245 Grand Street Bet. Driggs and Roebling, Williamsburg)
FREE
Ok kids, I don't have too many details on this but I'll give ya everything I got...
The Real Hip Hop Concert Series 1
Mira Ben-Ari (The Hip Hop Violinist)
Jin (from the Ruff Ryders)
Jean Grae
Lord Have Mercy
Bad Seed
Rise & Shine
DStroy
Mr. SumzTyf & Mill
DJ SHO-TYME info@draftrecords.com for free guestlist.
As if we haven't already berated you with a plethora of ideas on how to spend your Thursday night, heres another...Celebrate the release of the fifth Turntables On The Hudson at Ciello tonight. TOTH is the jazzy/house/global compilation of Nickodemus, Mariano, and Nappy G.
Ciello (9th ave and lil west 12th)
11:00pm
FREE
Additionally, if your looking for some fun in W'Burg tonight don't forget to check out the weekly free hip hop party Mindspray at the Stinger Club.
TONIGHT: "Political Advertisements."
Muntadas and Marshall Reese present and discuss "Political Advertisements" (directed by Muntadas and Marshall Reese, 2004). "Political Advertisements" is a collection of political advertisements from 1956 to 1984, which seeks to provide an understanding of the evolution of images on television and the marketing of politics. A Meet the Makers program.
6PM
Donnell Library Center, 20 West 53rd Street
FREE
Weekend Wrap-Up: 10.29 - 10.31Here it is, your official guide to free halloween madness. Get your culture in early this weekend with both the Rock the Coat and Karim Rashid shows this evening before you go all out on Saturday. See you at the parade.
FRIDAY
EXCESSIVE SHOW OPENING "Excessive", a solo exhibition by Argentinean artist Chaval will feature three assemblages of paintings depicting Chaval's signature characters "Pipu", a post chemical war mutant butterfly and "Pepo", a genetically manipulated walking pet, situated in a different time and space. For his second solo exhibition at Lunarbase, Chaval has created over 40 individual paintings in various mediums which interact each other to compose three scenarios: 1) Cupid Attack, 2) Villa Pera, and 3) Gotta Pepo?
6-8PM
Lunarbase (197 Grand Street bet. Bedford and Driggs)
FREE
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HALLOWEEN CRITICAL MASS
For the few of you who don't know, Critical Mass is liberation on two wheels. Don your costume and celebrate the recent the NYC court's recent approval (dispite what Bloomberg says) of this massive bike celebration though the streets of NYC.
7PM
Union Square FREE
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KAZULO'S MASQUERADE
What started as an underground loft party in West Chelsea with various live musicians and artists has evolved to a gathering of the city’Äôs most rhapsodic dancers and sexiest singles. Kazulo now finds its home at Gstaad, a stylish nightspot offering warm woody modernism and bartenders serious about mixing the perfect Manhattan amongst other specialties. DJ Jus Ed plays chunky house beats as percussionists slap syncopated rhythms to the trippy visual loops of VJ Mixxy. In honor of their 1st Year Anniversary, Kazulo will be throwing a Masquerade Party with DJ Afro (Los Amigos Invisibles) spinning a very special guest set. Expect even more revelry with DJ Vic Money celebrating his birthday. Come early for the drinks, stay late for the beats, this one will be worth dressing up for.
10PM - 4AM
Gstaad (43 West 26th Street)
FREE before 11:30
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MONSTERS SHOW OPENING
Huck Gee has been hard at work the last several weeks putting together some new pieces for his upcoming solo show, Monsters. In case you are not familiar with Huck's work, he has shown his art at the San Francisco Kid Robot store. He has also designed toys for Kid Robot, including a mini-Dunny, a DJ Q-Bert Dunny, and some top secret figures that have yet to be revealed.
6PM - 8PM
Kid Robot (126 Prince Street)
FREE
SATURDAY
ROCK THE COAT
Over a dozen designers and artists from around the globe have dontated customized jackets to the benefit auction Rock The Vote. You can bid on these one-of-a-kind pieces Pisa73, Karim Rashid, David Gensler, David Flores, Dalek, Marco, and other via ebay (check link) and view the work live and in person throughout the weekend. Continues Sunday
12 - 5PM
Apartment (Crosby Street bet. Prince and Spring)
FREE
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KARIM RASHID OPENING
The gallery is transformed into a total Rashid environment created with furniture and design prototypes from the decade between 1988 and 1998.Through his curvaceous, biomorphic forms, luscious colors, and luxurious materials, Rashid creates objects of seduction; objects that announce themselves not as neutral workhorses, but as vehicles of pleasure. Rashid's individual aesthetic and beliefs about the power of design are so strong that his work is now instantly recognizable, whether the object is a sofa, perfume bottle, or pair of sneakers. The exhibition is a valuable opportunity to look backward on Rashid's consistently forward-looking work through very rare one-off pieces that never went to production but were frequently published. The pieces were hand made in Japan, Canada, Italy, and USA.
6-8PM
Sandra Gering Gallery (534 WEst 22nd Street) FREE
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REALLY REALLY FREE MARKET
Swap goods (You know, the stuff that is too good to throw away but you shouldn't keep). Bring stuff you don't need and give it to people. Take stuff home that you do need.
Noon to Just After Dusk!
St. Marks Church (2nd Ave Bet. 10th & 11th St.) FREE
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SCARED STIFF: A CONDOM WRAPPER DESIGN EXHIBITION
There is some really interesting work in this exhibit (check the site) and an overdue topic. The designs will be auctioned off and all proceeds benefit eduction on teen pregnancy and AIDS
6-8PM (auction) 8-10PM (party)
Alison Band Salon and Day Spa (233 5th Ave #5B @ 27th Street)
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HALLOWEEN PARTY IN CENTRAL PARK
Central Park will host Manhattan's main event, providing Halloween-lovers of all ages with a healthy good time. Activities will include the AppleCare Health Fair, live performances, Kids Walk for Health Costume Parade, arts & crafts, KidzRun the World, Dress Your Pet contest, pet adoptions, costume making, puppet shows, storytelling, Greenmarket, a petting zoo, free in-line skating and much more!
11AM - 3PM
Central Park (enter at 72nd street) FREE
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HALLOWEEN AT BELVEDERE
The Central Park Conservancy hosts its annual Halloween at Belvedere: A Monster Musical Adventure at Central Park's Belvedere Castle. In this interactive performance a young boy enlists the help of a few monsters to save Halloween from being abolished by the World Holiday Commission. Belvedere Castle, perched upon vista rock, also allows for glorious views of the northern and southern ends of the Park.
Show times are at 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00pm. Central Park (Mid Park at 79th Street)
FREE
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SCARED SILLY IN PROSPECT PARK
From the Haunted Walk & Carousel to a Creepy-Crawly Critter-fest Featuring Bugs, Bats, Snakes, and Owls, it’Äôs time for Prospect Park’Äôs Most Popular Annual Event, Now in it’Äôs 25th Year! Check site for more details. Continues Sunday.
All Day
Prospect Park FREE
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AMERICANA JAZZ FESTIVAL
No info, sorry
11AM - 5PM
52nd Street, from Madison to Seventh Ave.
FREE
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BURNING PUMPKIN BALL
The burning pumpkins are the required door fee. Bring your carved jack-o-lantern(w/ candle) and get in free and then enter yourself into the Burning Pumpkin Contest which will award the best jack-o-lantern and costume combination. Music, Voodoo, Installation, Vaudeville, Video Art, and Burning Pumpkins at this free costume party... tricks to be provided, bring treats for everyone.Why Jack-O-Lanterns? Well, we will be creating a Burning Pumpkin Pyramid by stacking all of the Jack-O-Lanterns that are brought.
9PM - 2AM
Suberia (40th street just east of 9th ave, black door)
FREE WITH BURNING PUMPKIN
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MYSTERION
Building on five-year tradition of ass-kicking Halloween events BLACKKAT will be taking it back to one of our favorite party spots of all time-the Frying Pan. Featuring monster DJs and Live Acts in two rooms, DJs--JASON BK, CHROME, KAT-O, MIKO, CLARK OV SATURN, LIVE AX--PH10, SOCKS AND SANDALS playing drum and bass, techno, hip hop, electro, house, and more... and the amazing CX KIDTRONIK and others will be spinning on the pierPlus, breathtaking fire performance by the incredible and seductive MICHELLE SAVAGE of Englands INVISIBLE CIRCUS.Also, we will feature more European festival talent with a great visual artist and projectionist named FACTORY TEST PROCESS from Infrabass Sound System in France. He will be working with our own visual wizard PAUL CLAY to create fantastic environment in the hull. This party will be ABSOLUTELY FREE to anyone in costume! (Special privileges to superheroes and rockstars)
10 pm to 4 am
Frying Pan (Pier 63 @ 23rd St. )
FREE (costumes are mandatory)
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THE TANK HALLOWEEN PARTY
Get rocked by the amazing music of WE ARE SCIENTISTS and DEATH MASK.Get spooked by IMMEDIATE MEDIUM and THE WORLD-FAMOUS HEADLESS WOMAN.
9PM
The Tank (432 42nd Street bet. 9th and 10th Ave)
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PLUG HALLOWEEN PARTY
(Knitting Factory web site does not confirm this event but it looks fun so who knows) Finally, saturday's our halloween party. It's also dan's going away party. It's also all ages. let's do the math. halloween+farewells+young girls= 25-life due to drunken disorderly conduct. Your Ghoulish Guest DJs:DJ Analogue (BreaksFM, Viroid, UK)Sean Infinitee (HyperKat Productions, BreaksFM)JP001 (Nubreaks.com, Plug NYC)Shadowchaser (Plug NYC)Amy Walter (Sullivan Room)Inspired Dviant (Outlet, Dviant Recordings)
10:30 PM ’Äì close
Knitting Factory (74 Leonard Street b/w Church and Broadway)
FREE
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UNDERWORLD HALLOWEEN PARTY
If your into swanky halloween events on a budget, don your best outfit and try to squeeze into Underworld's party at B'Lo. With open bar and no cover its a good spot gawk at all the scantily clad sexy girls in devil costumes. Check the website for guest list info.
9PM
B'Lo (230 West 19th Street)
FREE UNTIL 11PM (open bar)
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SUNDAY
31st ANNUAL VILLAGE HALLOWEEN PARADE
Okay, so basically, if you've never been, go, its a weekend and you'll be thankful that you did. Get there early to get a good spot or find a nice rooftop.
7PM
Greenwich Village
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