PARTY.
Scream: 20th Anniversary Halloween Party
Monday, October 31 at 9:00 pm
If you are a scary movie buff it’s likely that you probably are a fan of the cult classic, Scream. This horror blockbuster celebrates it’s 20th birthday this year, giving you an excuse to party like it’s 1996. Enjoy 90’s hit music and themed prizes as well as blast from the past horror movie trailers and horror themed trivia. For horror movie lovers, this $5 event is necessary. Tickets can be found here.
Rough Trade NYC, 64 N 9th St, Brooklyn
LISTEN.
Bowery Slam Halloween
Monday, October 31 at 9:00 – 11:00 pm
Monday is Bowery Poetry’s signature day of poetry shows with tickets for the Slam only $10 being sold here. This is the new generation of slam, with host Ashley August and DJ Flip Bundlez. Bowery Poetry aims to to develop and produce works by upcoming, emerging poets and performers and to promote the exploration of the arts as a change making force in society. Bowery Slam is a safe space to spend Halloween this year, wear a costume to receive snacks and get half price admission at the door.
308 Bowery (between Houston and Bleecker)
MARCH OR WATCH.
Village Halloween Parade
Monday, October 31 at 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Only those in costume are welcome to join the creepiest parade that New York has to offer. With hundreds of different puppets, 53 live bands playing a variety of different genres, dancers, artists, and thousands of the best costumed New Yorkers.
If you would like to join the parade, you must be in costume and line up to walk between 6:30 and 8:30 pm at 6th ave and Canal Street.
Sixth Ave from Spring St to 16th St in Manhattan
GUESS.
Harry Potter BOOK Trivia
Tuesday, November 1 at 8:00 pm
Take a break from your boring, tiring life as a normal muggle and jump into the world of Harry Potter for a night of trivia. Endure 5 rounds of wizard trivia that will challenge your devotion and memory to these beloved, magical books. Spots for this event fill up so be sure to make your reservations by emailing, Eat@PocoNYC.com with “Harry Potter Trivia” RSVP in the subject line.
POCO Restaurant, 33 Avenue B
TACO TUESDAY.
Cooking Class: The Art of the Breakfast Taco
Tuesday, November 1 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Do you like breakfast? Do you like tacos? If you answered yes to any of these questions this event is the one for you. This is a hands-on cooking class that will help you perfect the art of the breakfast taco. Learn how to combine salsa, eggs, cheese, and fresh chorizo into a delicious meal to enjoy any day, anytime. Food to cook and eat, beers to drink, and salsa to take home, this is a can’t miss taco tuesday event. Tickets can be found for $50 here.
FIGHT THE FLU.
Get a Flu Shot.
Tuesday, November 1 5:00 – 7:30 pm
The New School’s Medical Services will be offering the flu vaccine to all New School students. The cost of the vaccine is $15, which will be billed to your student account. Click through to the sign-up sheet to reserve your time slot. Walk-ins will be accommodated while supplies last.
Student Health Services 80 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor (between 14th and 15th Streets)
LAUGH.
Hannibal Buress: The Hannibal Montanabal Experience
Friday, November 4 at 8:00 pm
As part of New York Comedy Festival Hannibal Buress will be performing at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Buress is a popular comedian, actor, and writer and is one of Comedy Central’s breakout comedians. The New York Times called him one of the most “supremely gifted and respected” comics around. He’s had a national stand up comedy tour as well as written for SNL and 30 Rock. He also currently stars in multiple comedy shows on both Comedy Central and Netflix. This will be a night full of laughter that you won’t regret attending, tickets are less expensive than you would expect ranging from about $30 – $60 and can be found here.
Apollo Theater, 253 W 125th St, Harlem
EAT.
Food Porn Fest
November 5 & 6 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Is the best part of your day scrolling through social media and seeing the delicious foods that your friends post? This is the best event to get even with your foodie friends and blow up social media in the best way. Treat yourself to this first annual festival that will include the best food vendors from across NYC. From BBQ to cheesecake to cheesesteak, you will not regret skipping the gym and heading to this festival. This is event not only insta-worthy but FREE, register here to make sure you get a spot.
395 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn
NATURE.
Fall Forest Weekends
November 5 & 6 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
If you’re in need of a weekend outside of the concrete jungle enjoy the weekend exploring Thain Family Forest, the largest remaining tract of old-growth forest in NYC. Take in some fresh air with live bird demonstrations, guided tours, canoe trips, and much more it’ll make your weekend an unforgettable, colorful autumn experience. With a student ID tickets are $18.
2900 Southern Blvd at Fordham Rd, Bronx
Illo by: Alex Gilbeaux
Julia is the current Senior Photo Editor for the Free Press. She is in her senior year at Parsons, majoring in Photography and minoring in Art History. Julia is originally from Boston and is patiently awaiting her return there after college. She is a wiener dog and pizza enthusiast and finds herself most at home when she is near the ocean.
