HALF-OFF ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, NYC & COMPANY’S OCTOBER CULTURE SPOT

NYC & Company, the official tourism board of New York City has been celebrating the city’s cultural assets all year with its Culture Spot picks. This month, the Museum of the City of New York receives the honor and is offering half-off adult admission through October 31. Stroll up Museum Mile (along Fifth Avenue between 103rd and 104th Streets) and experience the history and culture of the Big Apple through exhibits on fashion, architecture, photography and more.

Founded in 1923, the Museum of the City of New York connects the past, present and future of New York City. This month, witness the transformation of the city skyline in photos in The Twin Towers and the City. Be mesmerized by snapshots, drawings and more from Pritzker Prize–winning architect, Kevin Roche (who designed the master plan for the Met) at Architecture as Environment. And check out Cecil Beaton: The New York Years, a chronicle of photographs from throughout the legendary photographer’s career including drawings, costumes, books and magazines capturing the likes of Fred Astaire, Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger.

Also, until the end of the month, tune in to Annie Bergen’s podcast at nycgo.com/culturespot and follow @nycgo for trivia questions and a chance to win prizes, including free admission to the Museum. To take advantage of the Museum of the City of New York’s month-long offer, present this coupon at the admissions desk.

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SKINT WEEKEND

saturday

10am-5pm: the brooklyn flea's 4th annual superstar dj record fair features vintage and special-edition vinyl from 20 dealers plus 20 vendors from london's independent label market. smorgasburg, free admission. >>

12pm: mos def joins the brooklyn philharmonic along with idle warship (talib kweli + res) and others at bedford-stuyvesant restoration (1368 fulton st @ marcy), free >>

12-6pm: spike lee sells new and vintage 40 acres gear at a pop-up shop at 75 s. elliott place (fort greene) >>

1pm (last chance): fucking hipsters! the musical (from the creators of bat boy: the musical) opens at the peter norton space, 555 w. 42nd st (bet. 10th + 11th aves). discount tickets: $20 with code 'hip20' (reg. $25) or 2 for $35 with code '2for35hipsters' (reg. $50). >>

3pm: doc. the biggest chinese restaurant in the world (it seats 5,000!) screens at asia society, $11 >>

3pm: don your superhero gear and ready your big wheel, trike, skateboard, or other wheeled contraption you can sit on for fluff's fourth annual big wheel race! central park (106th st @ 5th ave), free. >>

5:30pm: tappy hour = tap dance class in a bar! jimmy's no. 43. $20 admission ($3 off if you menton the skint) includes a drink. >>

7pm: 'gowanderlust': go on a walking tour of the gowanus with photographer nathan kensinger while watching short experimental films about the area. followed by a reception at cabinet space with free brooklyn brew. meet outside of the bell house, $10. >>

8pm: talea ensemble performs highlights of austrian classic and contemporary music from schubert to neuwirth at an austria pop-up at openhouse gallery (nolita), free >>

8pm: o' death, the woes and lady lamb the beekeeper play the bell house, $10 adv, $12 dos >>

8pm-2am: ‘signal to noise’ returns for another late-night art party at the museum of the moving image with chiptune indie rockers anamanaguchi, video games using acoustic guitar controllers, live-action puzzle game shadowplay, lots more. reyka vodka and sam adams open bar 8-9pm. $15 adv, $20 door. >>

9pm: tonight's 'if you build it' comedy show with hosts kara klenk and nick turner features nate bargatze, arden myrin, hari kondabolu, jono zalay, sean donnelly and michelle buteau. ucbeast, $10. >>

9pm: tight-knit toronto trio the rural alberta advantage come to mhow, with hospitality and dear lions. $17. >>

10pm: ladytron and vhs or beta spin tunes at the ladytron after party. open vodka bar 10-11pm. yotel lounge, free ('til midnight) w. rsvp. >>

10pm-4am: dance the night away in a 5,000 sq ft former industrial space in soho at bangon!nyc's 'sonic temple'. 446 broadway (manhattan), $10 adv or before 11pm, $15  door. >>

11:55pm: dario argento's trippy horror classic suspira (1977) screens at nighthawk cinema, $11 >>

11:59pm: bronx singer-songwriter gordon voidwell performs and yeasayer djs at brooklyn bowl, $5 adv, $7 dos >>

1am: come as you are to nirvana tribute band teenage angst's mercury lounge show, free >>


sunday

11am-1pm: check out new exhibition picasso's drawings, 1890–1921: reinventing tradition during the frick's free hours (reg $18). >>

11am-4pm: locally-sourced food from 50+ family farmers, chefs and artisanal producers is up for sale at the second annual good food fest. gansevoort plaza (meatpacking district). $20/4 tastings. >>

11am-5pm: the hell's kitchen flea market gourmet food truck bazaar brings the rickshaw dumpling, kimchi taco, kelvin natural slush, two pitas in a pod, and other yummy comestible vehicles together in one spot. 39th st + 9th ave. >>

12-6pm: swap your old books for new reading material at public assembly. $2 donation and any extra books benefit housing works. >>

1-4pm: bring the family cat/dog/hamster/fish/whatever to hudson river park’s annual pet parade. pier 84 at 44th st. prizes for best dressed, trick, etc. free. >>

3-9pm: david lee roth + oktoberfest = rothtoberfest! bratwurst + german potato salad for purchase, german drinking tunes, and a vh-themed pumpkin-carving contest (b.y.o.). bonus: one free draft beer for those wearing lederhosen or a blonde wig. the diamond, free admission. >>

5pm-midnight: the brooklyn night bazaar debuts at the dekalb market with 65+ independent merchant and food vendors, a local beer and wine garden, a light and sculpture installation, petanque, and performances by yacht, monogold and trouble andrew. free admission, $12-15 for bands. >>

7pm: 'sexy nerds and dirty words': comedy for geeks, by geeks. burlesque for video-game fans, comic book cover conspiraies, dramatic readings of fan fiction, geek bingo, more. kevin maher ('kevin geeks out') hosts. under st. marks, $5. >>

7pm: the crappy cinema council watches crappy movies and makes fun of them. this month's theme: superhero movies. public assembly, free. >>

7pm: doc. american meat explores the ongoing differences between organic and factory farms. 3rd ward, $10. >>

7pm: musicians play lennon and beatles tunes in celebration of john lennon’s 71st birthday. mercury lounge, $8 adv, $10 dos. >>

7:30pm: eugene mirman's 'pretty good friends' comedy show at union hall features special guest host michael showalter, plus todd barry, cameron esposito, and dan st. germain. $5. >>

dusk: free outdoor movie: edward scissorhands (habana outpost) >>

8pm: live video artist angie eng and violinist/composer mari kimura (the inventor of 'subharmonics' on the instrument) perform as part of the new york electronic art festival. roulette, $15. >>

8pm: jon brion (producer for aimee mann, fiona apple, kanye west, more and composer for eternal sunshine of the spotless mind and magnolia) performs his uniquely textured solo work created with layered loops at lpr, $20 >>

9:30pm: a disney sing-along would be fun for all ages, but the disney sing-along burlesque show at bowery poetry club is strictly for the big kids. burlesque comedienne lady scoutington hosts. $8-10. >>


+ all weekend

12-8pm: save up to 50% at the erica weiner jewelry sample sale. 173 elizabeth bet. spring + kenmare. >>

6-11pm (+ 10/14-16, 21-23, 26-31): 'creepshow at the freakshow: the ride inspector's nightmare' is a 45-minute 'tour' through the coney island sideshow's back rooms, complete with drunken incompetent ride inspectors, victims of a roller coaster crash, and a court trial. coney island usa, $10. >>

6pm (thurs-sun thru 10/16): 'seewatchlook': perch yourself on the high line's 10th ave square viewing stands and watch brazilian multimedia artist michel melamed's play of short poetic and comic scenes with a cast of 12 unfurl on 17th street below. free. >>

9pm: 90s post rockers trans am perform their 1999 futureworld live at union pool, $15 >>

various times: free public kayaking at manhattan's pier 40 (9am-6pm), pier 96 (9am-6pm) and 72nd st (10am-5pm) >>

ends sun: two-for-one tickets to broadway shows are now on sale for off-broadway week (avenue q, fuerza bruta, love, loss, and what i wore, million dollar quartet, more) >>

thru 10/10: this year’s art in odd places features participatory performances, theatrical presentations, and public installations all revolving around the concept of ritual. 14th st from ave c to the hudson river, free. >>

thru 10/10: take 25% any one item at h+m (printable coupon) >>

thru 10/10: everything is up to 50% off at the gap (online and in-store) >>

thru 10/10: take an extra 15% off already reduced prices at the macy's columbus day sale >>

thru 10/16: the new york film festival serves up screenings, events, free talks (pedro almodovar, wes anderson, john landis, willem dafoe...), more. $13+ (limited rush tickets avail. one hour before showtimes) >>

thru 10/30: get lost in the queens county farm museum’s three-acre interactive ‘amazing maize’ maze. free farm admission (except 10/30), $9 maze admission. >>

thru 10/31: the american cheese month passport ($10) gets you 40% off the cheese of the day at participating stores all month (murray's, saxelby, bklyn larder, stinky bklyn, more) >>


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SKINT + GOOGLE PLACES EVENT: MIRACLE FRUIT TASTING PARTY!

Miracle Fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is a native West African berry with very unique properties. It enhances/changes the taste of food and drinks, especially sour and bitter things. For example, it makes dark beer taste like a chocolate shake, mustard taste like caramel, and tabasco sauce taste like doughnut glaze. Wacky, right?

We're hosting a miracle fruit tasting party with our friends at Google Places. They're generously providing the berries and snacks to confound your taste buds, as well as a free happy hour (while it lasts)!

All are welcome, but berry supplies are limited. To guarantee your spot ahead of time, register with Google Places here then RSVP here. See you there!

10/10 update: we're at capacity, so only wait list spaces are available. RSVP required. Note venue change below.

MIRACLE FRUIT TASTING PARTY
Tuesday, October 18
5:30-8:30pm
South 4th Bar
90 South 4th Street @ Berry, Williamsburg
The Counting Room
44 Berry Street, between N. 11th & N. 12th, Williamsburg
FREE
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TODAY: STORYBOOK BURLESQUE, FUNNY GIRLS TO THE FRONT, WILLEM DAFOE

around town today

7am-10pm (thru 11/30): fall hours are now in effect at the high line >>

12pm: tickets go on sale today for michael mckean's (spinal tap, best in show...) 10/24 performance at mercury lounge, $10 >>

5:30pm: brooklyn's jalopy theatre hops the pond to host a listening party and discussion of early american blues 78 r.p.m. recordings with collector john heneghan, followed by a performance from the east river string band. american folk art museum, free. >>

6-8pm (every first friday of the month): check out works by austrian and german artists klimt, schiele and others at neue gallerie's free first friday (reg $15). guided tour at 6:30pm. >>

6-11pm (thru 10/9 + 14-16, 21-23, 26-31): 'creepshow at the freakshow: the ride inspector's nightmare' is a 45-minute 'tour' through the coney island sideshow's back rooms, complete with drunken incompetent ride inspectors, victims of a roller coaster crash, and a court trial. coney island usa, $10. >>

7pm: willem dafoe discusses abel ferrara's new film, 4:44 last day on earth, at appple u.w.s., free >>

7pm: launch party for feministing executive editor samhita mukhopadhyay's outdated: why dating is ruining your life. littlefield, free. >>

7pm: adira amram + the experience host 'funny girls to the front', a showcase of female artists who make music funny on their own terms. new museum, $12. >>

7pm, 10pm, 1am (thru 10/13): doc. everyday sunshine: the story of fishbone includes interviews with flea, gwen stefani, branford marsalis, george clinton, more. live musical performances tonight, fishbone members + filmmakers in person thru 10/9. rerun (dumbo), $7. >>

8pm (thurs-sun thru 10/16): 'seewatchlook': perch yourself on the high line's 10th ave square viewing stands and watch brazilian multimedia artist michel melamed's play of short poetic and comic scenes with a cast of 12 unfurl on 17th street below. free. >>

8pm: the bushwick book club presents songs inspired by jim ottaviani’s comic book about famed physicist richard feynman. plus, ottaviani in person. goodbye blue monday, free. >>

8pm: tonight's kings county comedy hour at bushwick's vaudeville park features matt mccarthy, sara shcaefer, dave hill, rob stern, john harris, and host matt koff (the onion news network). $5. >>

8pm: comediennes arden myrin and lisa delarios get their always fun 'party machine' on at union hall. tonight: baron vaughn, seth herzog, leo allen, jacqueline novak, bridey elliott, and adira amram + the experience (they're getting around today!). $5. >>

8pm: expect a gender-bending alice, a puppet jabberwock, and nudity when the storybook burlesque crew interpret lewis carroll’s classic through the looking glass. galapagos, $15 adv, $20 door. >>

8pm: ‘70s english punk/new wave/cowpunk band the mekons come to the bell house, $20 door. >>

9:30pm doors, 11:30pm show: break out the flannel for awesome cover band the bayside tigers new monthly 'saved by the 90s' party with dj toy spinning before and after the show. canal room. $10 adv, $12 door. >>

10pm: comedian eliot glazer provides live commentary to simon cowell's short-lived celebrity duets tv show. union hall, $5. >>

11:55pm (+ 10/8): dario argento's trippy horror classic suspira (1977) screens at nighthawk cinema, $11 >>

thru 10/10: this year’s art in odd places features participatory performances, theatrical presentations, and public installations all revolving around the concept of ritual. 14th st from ave c to the hudson river, free. >>

thru 10/16: the new york film festival serves up screenings, events, free talks (pedro almodovar, wes anderson, john landis, willem dafoe...), more. $13+ (limited rush tickets avail. one hour before showtimes) >>


sales, deals, freebies

staten island gets its own 15,000-square-foot trader joe's today >>

3-9pm (thru 10/8): save up to 50% at the erica weiner jewelry sample sale. 173 elizabeth bet. spring + kenmare. >>

ends today: register to win up to five pair of tickets during the second free night of theater this season 10/17-31 >>

thru 10/9: two-for-one tickets to broadway shows are now on sale for off-broadway week (avenue q, fuerza bruta, love, loss, and what i wore, million dollar quartet, more) >>

thru 10/10: take an extra 15% off already reduced prices at the macy's columbus day sale >>

thru 10/10: everything is up to 50% off at the gap (online and in-store) >>


group deals

take a 90-minute ghosts of new york tour for $10 ($25 value) >>

facial and hot-towel aromatherapy décolleté massage at lord and whisper skin care spa in union square for $45 (up to $130 value) >>


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TODAY: MISSED CONNECTIONS, BORED TO DEATH, WRITINGS WITH MUSIC

around town today


6pm: the chamber orchestra of new york perform vivaldi, corelli, respighi, and mozart at big screen plaza, free >>

7pm: edible brooklyn: the cookbook editor rachell wharton stops by b+n park slope, free >>

7pm: contributors read from and discuss their contributions to the collection, best american science writing 2011. powerhouse arena, free (rsvp). >>

7pm: brett fletcher lauer and gretchen scott (ships that pass) join artist/illustrator sophie backall for the launch party for her new book, missed connections: love lost and found. word, free. >>

7:30pm: screening of a 1970 slide presentation and talk given by legendary photographer diane arbus, followed by who is marvin israel?, a doc. about the designer who was a friend and influence on arbus. sva theatre (333 w. 23rd st), free. >>

7:30pm: 17-time moth storyslam winner adam wade's new solo show 'big heart' presents humorous and heartfelt personal stories along with music and home movies. ucbeast, $5. >>

8pm: advance screening of two new bored to death episodes with creator jonathan ames, and live music from miniature tigers and sean bones. brooklyn bowl, free. >>

9pm: liam mceneaney's 'writings with music' series pairs diverse writers with a live jazz band. tonight: myla goldberg (bee season), jane borden (tony comedy editor, i totally meant to do that), christopher wiengarten (village voice rock critic, hipster puppies), and kambri crews (burn down the ground). 92ytribeca, $12 ($10 with the code 'CBC Fans'). >>

9pm: the swede beat magazine presents 60's doc. they call us misfits (som kallar oss mods) at spectacle, followed by an after party at trophy bar with free kopparbergs cider. $5. >>


coming up

10/7 12pm: tickets go on sale today for michael mckean's (spinal tap, best in show...) 10/24 performance at mercury lounge, $10 >>

10/7 7, 10pm (thru 10/13): doc. everyday sunshine: the story of fishbone includes interviews with flea, gwen stefani, branford marsalis, george clinton, more. live musical performances tonight, fishbone members + filmmakers in person thru 10/9. rerun (dumbo), $7. >>

10/10 8pm: it's 'a night of music, art, and delicious maple syrup' at the 'i vermont new york' benefit for vermont disaster relief from hurricane irene. featuring live music from amanda palmer (the dresden dolls), london souls, more. brooklyn bowl, $20+. >>

10/9 jon brion (producer for aimee mann, fiona apple, kanye west, more and composer for eternal sunshine of the spotless mind and magnolia) performs his uniquely textured solo work created with layered loops at lpr, $20 >>

10/14 8pm: dance to the music at tonight's album release party for steven bernstein's millennial territory orchestra's 13-track tribute to sly + the family stone. featuring special guests bernie worrell (parliament-funkadelic), sandra st. victor (the family stand), and eric mingus. 92yt, $15 adv, $18 dos. >>


sales, deals, freebies

thru 10/8: up to 65% off converse at 6pm.com >>

thru 10/10: take an extra 15% off already reduced prices at the macy's columbus day sale >>

thru 10/10: everything is up to 50% off at the gap (online and in-store) >>

the mountain goats 13-track all eternals deck is $3.99 on amazon today >>


group deals

single ($30, reg $60) or dual/family ($50, reg $100) membership at newmuseum with unlimited admission, discounts, and members-only events like the halloween costume and cocktail party >>

3-course meal for two, plus a bottle of wine at chez jacqueline in the west village for $65 (up to $147 value) >>





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SKINT GIVEAWAY: FOLLIES ON BROADWAY

James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning musical Follies is back on Broadway witha cast of 41 - led by Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell, Danny Burstein, Ron Raines, Elaine Paige, and a 28-piece orchestra.

Past and present, dreams and reality collide for one triumphant, haunting and unforgettable night when former members of the "Weismann's Follies" reunite on the eve of their theater's demolition. Two couples remember their glorious past and face the harsher realities of the present as the shadows of their younger selves remind them of the complicated steps they've danced—both on the stage and throughout their lives.

We have two pairs of Orchestra/Front Mezzanine tickets to give away! To enter to win, just send us an email (subject: "Follies") by 11:59pm tonight. The winner will picked at random and notified tomorrow.

Follies
The Marquis Theatre
46th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
Tickets

TODAY: OKTOBURLESK, MARCHING BAND MADNESS, AUSTRA

around town today

9am: hundreds of nyc locations open their doors to tours for the ninth annual openhousenewyork 10/15-16. free-$5 reservations for sites that require rsvp open this morning. >>

6pm: join director greg greene for a screening of the end of suburbia, a doc. about how rising oil prices hurt suburban areas, and discussion on how new york can stay strong in spite of economic turmoil. bmw guggenheim lab, free. >>

6:30pm: roving, conversation-based exhibition series 'g-train salon' hosts bushwick multimedia artists at vax moto motorcycle garage (523 3rd ave @ 12th st, gowanus). cocktails provided by draft barn, free. >>

7pm: learn why the fantasy genre matters at a panel of acclaimed authors kelly link, felix gilman, naomi novik, and lev grossman, moderated by salon.com co-founder laura miller. center for fiction, free (rsvp). >>

7pm: learn about the lack of biological basis for the racial boundaries we've created during a discussion led by evolutionary geneticist ian tattersall and physical anthropologist rob desalle at this month's scicafe. amnh, free. >>

7pm: friends of the high-line co-founder robert hammond talks about the ongoing advocacy to turn this neglected historic railway into a public space. 14th st passage, free. >>

7:30pm: lederhosen! pasties! beer steins! sausage! oktoberfest + burlesque = oktoburlesk. bell house, $10. >>

7:30pm: irish author anne enright discusses her latest novel the forgotten waltz with hannah tinti ( good thief), plus actress amy ryan (the office, the wire) performs an excerpt. symphony space, $7 adv (reg $25). >>

8pm: director richard sandler in person at screening of his 1999 doc. the gods of times square (shot 1993-98). spectacle, $5. >>

8pm (reschedulued from 8/28): blog i am not lying gets a loose live adaptation in a night of stories, comedy, burlesque, and sword swallowing. union hall, $10. >>

9pm: it's marching band madness at galapagos with hungry march band and raya brass band (new york), environmental encouragement (chicago), and titanium spokestra (seattle). $10. >>

9pm: electronic music man and ted music director thomas 'she blinded me with science' dolby gives a lecture and plays songs from his new album at 92ytribeca, $20 >>

9pm: haunting new wave rockers austra are joined by light asylum and lydia at bowery ballroom, $15 >>

9pm (+ 10/8): fucking hipsters! the musical (from the creators of bat boy: the musical) opens at the peter norton space, 555 w. 42nd st (bet. 10th + 11th aves). discount tickets: $20 with code 'hip20' (reg. $25) or 2 for $35 with code '2for35hipsters' (reg. $50). >>


coming up

10/6 11am-2pm: 20 wfc restuarants kick off the fall season with $5 and under sample dishes (smoked wings w. palm sugar glaze from fatty snack, salmon burger from quality burger, more) >>

10/6 12:30pm: william shatner (captain kirk himself!) signs his shatner rules at b+n 5th ave, free >>

10/6 8pm: advance screening of two new bored to death episodes with creator jonathan ames, and live music from miniature tigers and sean bones. brooklyn bowl, free. >>

10/7 9:30pm doors, 11:30pm show: break out the flannel for awesome cover band the bayside tigers new monthly 'saved by the 90s' party with dj toy spinning before and after the show. canal room. $10 adv, $12 door. >>

10/14 8:30pm: my brightest diamond (shara worden) album release show for all things will unwind, with chamber music ensemble ymusic and dm smith. littlefiled, $15. >>


sales, deals, freebies

11am-4pm: country music television is giving out free kfc original recipe chicken on 44th st bet b’way + 6th ave >>

thru 10/10: take 25% any one item at h+m (printable coupon) >>

nyc hotel deals under $250 for fall >>


group deals

admission to coney island's nights of horror at luna parl for $15 ($25 value) >>

$40 worth of indian fare at indigo indian bistro in midtown for $16 >>

$50 worth of live event tickets from scorebig for $25 >>


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TODAY: 1,000+ FREE MINI CUPCAKES, HOME BREW COMPETITION, TWAIN IN THE MEMBRANE

around town today

6:30pm (every tues): take a free guided walking tour of the high line (limited to 40 people) >>

7pm: who's got the best brew? find out at the 'knights of bruklyn homebrewer's sentry' home brewing competition. sample the 12 entries (while they last!) and snack on complementary cheese and beef jerky. union hall, free. >>

7:30pm: comedy writer elliot kalan and john hodgman (areas of my expertise, the daily show, this american life) screen and discuss the once-banned '30s horror film island of lost souls (an adaptation of h.g. wells' the island of dr. moreau). 92ytribeca, $12. >>

7:30pm: tonight's 'adult education' lecture series celebrates unsung heroes: the polyamorous scientist who created wonder woman, the city planner and reservationist who oversaw the development of central park, commuters at the 7th ave station, and the greatest ad man from wisconsin. $5. >>

7:30-9:30pm (every tues, weather permitting): stargaze with the amateur astronomers association of new york on the high line, free >>

8pm: notable comedians and cartoonists celebrate michael kupperman's parody of mark twain's autobiography and all things twain at the ‘twain in the membrane’ comedy party. plus, a 'frog-humping contest' and prizes given for best twain costumes. littlefield, $5 adv, $8 door. >>

8pm: showcase your cleverness or contribute to the applause-o-meter at 'punderdome', a round-robin pun competition hosted by a self-proclaimed rodney dangerfield impersonator and his daughter. southpaw, $5. >>

9pm: 'this gang thought they were tough. the supernatural challenged them... as one by one they became terrifying, bloodthirsty, werewolves on wheels!' otto's, free. >>

8pm (every tues thru 11/22): ifc's 'stranger than fiction' documentary series and filmmaker q+a continues with dark days, $16 >>


coming up

new fall classes at brooklyn brainery: the history of deuling, beginning calligraphy, hard cider, more, $8+ >>

10/5 9am: hundreds of nyc locations open their doors to free tours for the ninth annual openhousenewyork 10/15-16. reservations open this monring, free-$5. >>

10/5 7:30pm: irish author anne enright discusses her latest novel the forgotten waltz with hannah tinti (the good thief), plus actress amy ryan (the office, the wire) performs an excerpt. symphony space, $7 adv (reg $25). >>

10/5 9pm: austra, light asylum, and lydia play bowery ballroom, $15 >>


sales, deals, freebies

11am-4pm (+10/5): country music television is giving out free kfc original recipe chicken on 46th st bet b’way + 6th ave >>

12:30pm: the sweetery truck is giving out 1,000+ free mini cupcakes at 50th st bet 6th + 7th aves >>

thru 10/31: the american cheese month passport ($10) gets you 40% off the cheese of the day at participating stores all month (murray's, saxelby, bklyn larder, stinky bklyn, more) >>

missed the arrested development family reunion at the new yorker fest last weekend? watch the full event on their facebook page. >>

save 30% on must-have boots for fall at endless.com >>

100 kindle books for $3.99 or less each >>

ends today: take 30% off your order at banana republic, gap, and old navy online, plus free shipping on orders over $50. enter promo code '48hours' at checkout >>

free mp3s: 9-track artists on the rise sampler (zola jesus, girls, still corners, class actress, more) >>


group deals

$40 worth of beauty products and accessories at ricky's online for $20 >>

oysters and champagne for two at weather up in chelsea for $39 ($65 value) >>

small-plates dinner and dessert for two at cellar 58 in the east village for $25 (up to $59 value) >>

12 cake pops plus delivery from pop cake pops for $14 (up to $33 value) >>

2 games of bowling plus shoe rental at astoria bowl for $9 ($18 value) >>

$50 to spend on designer clothing rental at rent the runway for $25 >>

$200-250 worth of designer fames and glasses at cohen's fashion optical for $49 >>




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THE JUKEBOX, FREE DEER TICK, ALEXA WILDING

around town today

6:30pm: cemetery expert douglas keister talks about nyc area cemeteries and their famous and infamous residents. tenement museum, free (rsvp). >>

7pm: a panel of writers discusses the utopian and dystopian worlds created by sci-fi writers. center for fiction, free (rsvp). >>

7:30pm: comedy meets karaoke at 'the jukebox', where performers riff on a song and then sing it. tonight: the 90s with chris gethard, caroline creaghead, mike lawrence, margaret lyons and guest mike doughty. union hall, $5. >>

7:30pm: astronomer ray jayawardhana discusses the quest to find planets and life! beyond our solar system. a book signing follows. amnh, $15. >>

8pm: jazz singer/songwriter sasha dobson performs at rockwood's stage 2, free. >>

8pm: deer tick perform a free show to raise awareness about police brutality at the occupy wall street protests. death by audio, free. >>

10pm: dream-folkie singer-songwriter alexa wilding plays the late show at the mercury lounge, $10. >>


coming up

10/4 8pm: notable comedians and cartoonists celebrate micheal kupperman's parody of mark twain's autobiography and all things twain at the ‘twain in the membrane’ comedy party. prizes given for best twain costumes. littlefield, $5 advance, $8  door. >>

10/5 9am: hundreds of nyc locations open their doors to free tours for the ninth annual openhousenewyork 10/15-16. reservations open this monring, free-$5. >>

10/5 7:30pm: lederhosen! pasties! beer steins! sausage! oktoberfest + burlesque = oktoburlesk. bell house, $10. >>

10/5 9pm: electronic music man thomas 'she blinded me with science' dolby gives a lecture and plays songs from his new album at 92ytribeca, $20 >>

10/7: get tickets to the gilt groupe warehouse sale at the altman building, $10 >>


sales, deals, freebies

thru 10/4: take 30% off your order at banana republic, gap, and old navy online, plus free shipping on orders over $50. enter promo code '48hours' at checkout >>

enter to win tickets to see a live taping of the conan o'brien show at the beacon theatre 10/30-11/3 >>


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