Today in NYC: Thursday, Oct. 22

Game 5 of the ALCS starts tonight at 8pm. Check out the MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bar for where to watch the game. Our friend Stephanie of The Avid Group is guest bartending at BUtterfield 8. Vinnie ("Big Pussy") Pastore hosts World Hunger Year a benefit concert at The Hard Rock Cafe, and funny firefighters perform and raise funds for the Thomas Elasser Fund tonight at the 10th annual Bravest Night of Comedy.

• CMJ Music Marathon
• Live Band Karaoke at O'Flanagan's
• Bravest Night of Comedy at Governor's
• Steph Squared Guest Bartending at BUtterfield 8
• Springsteen Tribute w/B-Street Band at Saloon
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• ALCS Game 5: Yankees vs. Angels
• John Heffron at Gotham Comedy Club
• WHY's Guys Rock The Hard Rock
• Johanna & Anthony at Smith's Bar
• Ray Greiche at Rathbone's
• Rangers Home Game at MSG
• The Blue Ribbon Boys feat. Elizabeth at Parkside
• Lisa Hannigan + Guggenheim Grotto at Blender
• The Turn at Pig n Whistle
• Jewish Hurry Date at Sin Sin
• NYC After Work Wine Open Bar at BUtterfield 8