Today in NYC: Wednesday, Sept. 30

Today is the last day of September and, as if to underscore that fact, there is a chill in the air as we approach October.

Two MurphGuide reader invite you to events they are hosting tonight. Cara Quinn is hosting a Connect Four tournament at Dive 75 to raise funds for Lance Armstrong's LiveStrong Foundation. Jenny Rubin is hosting Bad Joke Night, a hilarious evening of really bad comedy at Ochi's Lounge. Third & Long hosts a viewing party for the Lake Placid Iron Man, with special guest, NYC hero Matt Long. College alumni clubs are getting together tonight at Johnny Utah's, while SEC alumni are partying tonight at Mercury Bar...

• Bad Joke Night at Ochi's Lounge
• Connect 4 Tournament for charity at Dive 75
• Lake Placid Iron Man Viewing Party at Third & Long
• Beatle Jackson at Smith's Bar
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• 8-Minute Dating at AKAI Lounge
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• The Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• SEC Happy Hour at Mercury Bar
• Multi-School Alumni Rodeo at Johnny Utah's
• Oktoberfest Promotion at Smith's Bar