Happy Hour International

14,600 Nights Out
Four decades of parties with Andy, Bianca, Nan, Mariah, Sly, Liza, Brooke, Marc, Cher, and company.

The Hump at Blue Owl
Hip-hop jams from the age of flat tops, gold chains and parachute pants.

14,600 Nights Out
Four decades of parties with Andy, Bianca, Nan, Mariah, Sly, Liza, Brooke, Marc, Cher, and company.

BowieBall
Glam, bam thank you ma’am! And who are we to argue: “This is the ultimate Glam Rock ball. Face painting, body painting, Bowie inspired costume exhibition. Magical people will be dancing amongst you in electrifying dance gear to the sounds of David Bowie.” Magical people! With outrageous and…

15. Because Girls Have More Fun
For the first time in memory, gay nightlife in New York was dominated by the ladies.

CMJ, the Easy Way
Here are ten acts to catch amid the CMJ Music Marathon crush, running October 20–24.

15. Because Girls Have More Fun
For the first time in memory, gay nightlife in New York was dominated by the ladies.

The Long Count
This week only! The Long Count isn’t *quite* theater, but it’s some sort of awesome performance, so it deserves our attention. Bryce and Aaron Dessner of the National (the rock band) collaborate with visionary artist Matthew Ritchie to create a song-filled myth about the beginning of time. Not…

The Influentials
Writers and public figures with real-world pull are hitting the lecture circuit this week.

15. Because Girls Have More Fun
For the first time in memory, gay nightlife in New York was dominated by the ladies.

Best Cocktails
Mayahuel’s pilot punch, champagne cocktails from Minetta Tavern, and more.

2010 NYC Horror Film Festival
The New York City Horror Film Festival once again brings bloody monsters, mutants, killers and psychos to screens in Lower Manhattan.

Street fairs
Get your fill of tube socks, fried dough, chair massages and cheap Thai food

Throne of Blood
Kurosawa based his film masterpiece on ?Macbeth?. Now, video/puppet artist Ping Chong returns the work to the stage.

For Those About to Cumbia (or Dubstep, or Disco)
Clubs and parties for every booty-shaking persuasion.

25. Because You Can Dance and Booze in a Chinese Restaurant, a Jamaican Luncheonette, a
The China Chalet doubles as a Chinese restaurant and more.

Oh Land
This bit of soulful, new wave-tinged indie could possibly cross over to bigger things, but most-likely as a dance-pop act. Coming from Copenhagen, Oh Land is yet another Scandinavian effort that is recognized with an earthier face back home, but here somehow seems to be targeted for American…

Stunt Bartending
Where to Drink 2011: We pick Theater Bar for Best Stunt Bartending.

Dawn Patrol
A three-month late-night parade through bunker lounges, dance fortresses, and gin joints inside coffee shops.

25. Because You Can Dance and Booze in a Chinese Restaurant, a Jamaican Luncheonette, a
The China Chalet doubles as a Chinese restaurant and more.

Nutcracker: Rated R
A show that cracks open the heart of the classic children?s ballet to uncover drugs, sex, family secrets and all the other delights that make the holidays so special

Aluminum Beauties
Five craft beers, newly available by the can and begging for the beach.

33 Variations
The last time Jane Fonda performed on Broadway, her only claim to fame was that she was Henry Fonda’s hot daughter. Then, critical savagery drove her off the stage for 45 years. Now, according to her candid blog, she’s disarmingly anxious. But she’s working with pros: writer/director Moises Kaufman…

Out Fishing
The locals won’t be thrilled with us for letting the cat out of the bag (the fish off the…hook?), but you’re looking for a cheap Tuesday night out, you really can’t beat this: free hot dogs and PBR, as well as $1 well drinks from 10 p.m. – 11p.m. Board games and Galaga abound, too. The joint’s…

The Comic Book Club
Comedy…comic books…it’s an easy connection. The Comic Book Club is a weekly live show featuring comedians discussing the comic book industry with some of the finest creators.

The Makeshift Office Party
Company shindig canceled? These group-friendly bars are great for celebrating the holidays with co-workers.

34. Because Our Summers Rock
The Pool Parties concert series looks to live on in 2010.

Funny Ha-Ha
Here are the big-name acts to catch this week at the New York Comedy Festival, November 4–8.