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Oct 17
Birdman opens in theaters
Michael Keaton riffs on his own past as Batman in this bonkers, Manhattan-set tale directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. Keaton plays a onetime blockbuster actor looking to resurrect his career by putting on a Broadway play.
The X-Files Party Presented by TV Hangover; Videology
Spend an evening with Mulder and Scully during a marathon of the most beloved sci-fi series of the '90s featuring trivia, drinking games, and two X-Files screenings.
2014 Korean Food Festival; Manhattan
Times Square gets decked out in all things Korean during this three-day event filled with Korean food, drink and live performances—including tae kwon do.
Judas Priest + Steel Panther; Barclays Center
Metal fans across the globe shed a tear three summers ago when it seemed the juggernaut that is Judas Priest would be embarking on their final tour. But this month, they're back with a glam-metal performance.
& Other Stories opens; 575 Broadway
Shoe lovers and trend hunters will love H&M’s newest sister label, & Other Stories. The 6,400 square-foot space features a unique layout, including a dedicated shoe shop and apparel arranged by the most popular trends: minimalist, romantic vintage, sophisticated and model off duty.
Oct 18
6th Annual Marco Polo Festival; Manhattan
Don't be alarmed when ginormous marionettes take the streets today. It's just the Marco Polo Fest, celebrating hundreds of years of Chinatown and Little Italy living side-by-side in harmony. Awwwww.
Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival; Piers 92 and 94
Meet foodie celebs at this six-hour food-and-wine tasting event, ample with culinary products, cooking demos and cookbook signings.
NYC Cupcake Run; Astoria Park
Eat on the run with three delicious cupcake stops on this 5k supporting non-profit organization New York Cares.
Cinema Stories: Storytelling Inspired by Film Genres; Videology
Movie buffs, rejoice! This monthly show features film-inspired storytelling by NYC performers, writers and comedians.
PaleyFest New York; The Paley Center for Music
The Comic Con of TV continues with a screening of the new show Gotham. Expect some members of the cast—like Jada Pinkett Smith—to make an appearance.
Oct 19
L.E.S. Pickle Day; Manhattan
Pickle eaters delight in this afternoon street-side LES celebration, complete with a homemade pickling contest, picklers and food vendors—plus DJs and live music to boot.
Japan Block Fair; Manhattan
Nosh on pork buns and shop for traditional Japanese garb during this biannual cultural celebration.
New York City Ballet 2014; David H. Koch Theater (at Lincoln Center)
On October 18, the celebrated principal Wendy Whelan offers her farewell performance after 30 years. The finale for the series will be the following day.
Back to the Island Live Podcast Taping; Union Hall
Is it lame to obsess over the fact that Lost is no longer on the air? Who cares! Indulge your inner nerd at this live podcast.
Jennifer Monson; New York Live Arts
Monson reprises her excellent Live Dancing Archive, in which she shares and explores her body's accrued knowledge from more than a decade of dance-based environmental research.