Presidential debate-watching parties in NYC on Oct 3, 2012

Dump your wisecracking friend/significant other for live commentary by The Daily Show cocreator Lizz Winstead, Mystery Science Theater 3000's Frank Conniff and The Onion's Baratunde Thurston. The event begins with the funny trio chin-wagging with political junkies from MSNBC, Krystal Ball and Richard Wolffe. Winstead's, Conniff's and Thurston's quips will be augmented by a stream of comic tweets by WitSteam (witstream.com), displayed on the side of the screen that's showing the debate. The wonders of modern technology, eh? $10

Stake out a prime viewing spot on the red leather banquets or perch on the mezzanine at this cabaret venue. Either way, you'll be able to see the 14-by-12-foot screen.

Housing Works makes a compelling argument for your vote with the promise of bingo and a loyalty bonus. Election junkies who watch three out of four of the debates at the bi-level bookstore (and have a ballot stamped as proof) will receive a free bucket of PBR at the election-night party. Arrive early for this month's edition of Adult Education at 7pm, a free series of lectures on the topic of "the Political Animal."

This Bushwick beer bar is nailing its colors to Obama's mast. Proceeds from a raffle ($5 a ticket; five tickets and a drink $20) will be donated to Obama for America. Drinking for a cause: sounds like our kind of party.