Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Thrillist- Things to Do in NYC This October

The 15 things you absolutely have to do this October in NYC 

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Now that you're settled into fall (and already added a few big-deal events to your to-do list), it's time to start REALLY bathing in fall's pumpkin-spiced glory by re-busting out your digital calendar and adding all of these 15 awesome things to do this October. Pro tip: it’s never too early to plan out your excellent Teen Wolf costume.
Andrew Zimmer
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Event
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Oct 2
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Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, you can dine at the New York Botanical Garden at this pop-up launched in collaboration with their “Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden” exhibit, with dishes including the likes of dumplings, noodles, and sushi.
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Oct 5
Sun

Oktoberfest
Look, we love Oktoberfest -- that’s why we keep telling you about it. The 5th is "the last official day" (read those as air quotes), but you know, it’s October for a while longer, so check out where you can celebrate in our rundown here.
Awesome restaurants and beer halls across the city
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Oct 5
Sun

The Lower East Side Filipino spot is celebrating its birthday with all-you-can-eat bites, all-you-can-drink Yuengling and specialty cocktails, the Hip Hop Magician, a clown, and DJs.
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Oct 5
Sun

An excellent array of local beers will be on hand as well as food vendors like Carpe Donut and Hops & Hocks at this first-ever Brooklyn beer event.
420 Carroll St
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Forty North - Oyster Farms
Date
Event
Location
Oct 7
Tues

Franny’s in Brooklyn holds occasional dinners and tastings in its wine cellar, and this one is themed around oysters from Forty North Oyster Farm and cocktails from the book Brooklyn Spirits.
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Oct 9
Thurs

Taste six wines from around the world aboard "Ollie the Trolley" as you are driven around NYC to scope out some of our "popular vistas".
Aboard a trolley, all over the city
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Oct 11
Sat

There’s going to be a series of events at the Fulton Stall Markets, and to kick it all off they're throwing this "sausage fest", featuring tons of beer, music, BBQ pork tacos, and 10 bratwurst stations. Also keep your eyes peeled for CiderfeAst on the 25th. Double also: 10 BRATWURST STATIONS.
200 Front St at Fulton St
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NYC Zombie Crawl
Date
Event
Location
Oct 11
Sat

Dress like a zombie, drink, crawl, and... bowl?... at the after-party. Eating brains is optional, but recommended.
Times Square
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Oct 20
Mon

Dinner at Empellón Al Pastor
The next spot from Alex Stupak of Empellón and Empellón Cocina is a more casual spot for tacos (al pastor in particular, duh) and drinks, including a killer selection of micheladas.
132 St Marks Pl
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Oct 29
Wed

From "9pm - until you can’t take any more", this kinky, leather-bound party is taking over Goldbar. Consider this advanced-level partying.
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Oct 30
Thurs

Do you enjoy Internet culture? Good. Whip out your Scumbag Steve fur-lined jumpsuit and head to this party in Gowanus.
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Blood Manor
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Event
Location
Oct 31
Fri

Go to a haunted house
Take your pick, or go to them all -- they actually run all month for the most part. Blood Manor, Nightmare New York, and Blackout, are all decent/terrifying choices. 
Multiple venues
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Oct 31
Fri

This Halloween Ball from Dances of Vice is going all out -- inspired by the Heaven and Hell nightclubs of 1890s Paris, they're doing it up in a four-story Victorian mansion that promises fencing ghosts, tap dancing demons, and erotic blood baths.
60 Pine St
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Oct 31
Fri

That name is pretty much all you need to know.
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Oct 31
Fri

With most of the details for this party from Bang On! NYC still under wraps, it’s probably best if you take a look at this pretty insane teaser trailer... or just trust us and grab a ticket.
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Andrew Zimmer is Thrillist's New York Editor and his best costume ever was in fact when he went as Teen Wolf. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram.

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