What to do on Friday in New York City: 50 great ideas

Play bingo at XL…

• Free

Downtown bingo vet Linda Simpson and DJ Formika take over this midtown gay playground for a few hours of games and two-for-one drinks during Drag Bingo. Bingo card $2.

…and stick around for the late-night shenanigans during Rockit

After playing a few rounds, stop by Brandon Voss and Tony Fornabaio’s weekly shindig for a cute crowd. $15.

Down craft brews on the cheap at Bierkraft

Buying a round of brews (at least good ones) is an expensive endeavor in Park Slope. So thank heavens for this beer-snob haven, which pours 64-ounce growlers (four pints’ worth of suds) for as low as $9.95.

Headbang at Saint Vitus

Need to let off some steam after a rough workweek? This dark, booze-fueled Greenpoint rock club  has your number, boasting hard-hitting shows throughout the week in its roomy back venue and a black-and-red decor that’s so identifiable with the genre you love so. Nosh on delicious steamed buns ($4 each, two $7, three $10) between moshing sessions.

Check out MoMI for free

Explore Astoria institution Museum of the Moving Image’s exhibits, including the ongoing “Behind the Screen,” where you can insert your voice into a part of The Wizard of Oz, make a short animated film and e-mail it to yourself and learn about live video editing in the TV control room.

Experience The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Witness perhaps the epitomic midnight movie every Friday night at Clearview Chelsea, where an energetic cast of dolled-up locals perform the seedy cult flick scene for scene during the screening. nycrhps.org. $9.

Get down at Blkmarket Membership

This underground-electronic shindig has been held in a score of clubs, warehouse venues and makeshift spaces throughout the city. The brainchild of Taimur Agha and Fahad Haider, the six-years-and-running affair attracts a range of house and techno all-stars. 11pm. $TBA. Advance tickets and schedule available at residentadvisor.net/blkmarket.

Take a free 90-minute Grand Central tour with Justin Ferate

Acclaimed guide Justin Ferate not only dissects the lore and legends of Grand Central Terminal, which hit the 100-year mark in 2012, but also places them within the context of its lesser-known neighborhood. Meet inside the lobby of the Altria Building, Park Ave at 42nd St (grandcentralterminal.com). Free.

Dance with the cool crowd during Hot Rabbit

• Free

After a good run in the East Village, this queer top-notch shindig settles into the increasingly trendy West Village dive the Monster. Expect the same cute crowd and ever-changing local and international DJs—not to mention free entry. Password required for free admission via facebook.com/thehotrabbit.

Hear traditional Russian tunes

Enjoy three-piece outfits throughout the evening at the Russian Samovar. Trust us: The lamps with gold mesh shades grow more gorgeous with every shot of 20 house-infused vodkas—and the music tends to sound better too. Free.