• Halloween Pub Crawl
• Brewtopia Great World Beer Festival
• Halloween Parade
• Super Diamond at Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza
• All-Star Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Bob & Norm at Blackstone's
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at Phoenix Park
• Fergus Begley at The Playwright
Friday, October 31, 2008
Today in NYC - Friday, October 31
Thursday, October 30, 2008
70 Halloween Party Options
In our continuous efforts to connect the fun to the fun people, we present our annual
MurphGuide Directory of Halloween Parties in NYC.
There are over seventy options to choose from.
Here is an overview:
Halloween Pub Crawl
4 Registration points
Near the Parade Route:
Half Pint
Dewey's
Town Tavern
99 Below
Rogue
Wicked Willy's
Nightclubs:
Pacha
Ultra
Guest House
Pink
Bars by neighborhood...
East Village:
Meet Market Adventures
Blind Pig
Swift
Midtown: East side:
Turtle Bay
Calico Jack's
McFadden's
Butterfield 8
Keats
Banc Cafe
Overlook
Arctica
Redemption
T.G. Whitney's
Metro 53
Black Finn
Midtown: West side:
Whistlin' Dixie's
Fat Annie's
Social
Opal
Katwalk
Tracks
Westside Loft
Downtown:
Mad Dog & Beans
Ulysses'
Upper East:
Mad River
Saloon
Bar Coastal
East End
Big Easy
Banshee
Trinity
Gael
Dorrian's
Iggy's
Stir
O'Flanagan's
Upper West:
The Parlour
Lower East:
Libation
Parkside Lounge
Soho:
Puck Fair
Brooklyn:
South 4th
The Brazen Head
Queens:
Woodhaven House
Hoboken
Over 25 parties listed by our friends at: hobokenbar.net
Full details at: HalloweenPartyNYC.com
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
R.I.P. Estelle Reiner
Estelle Reiner, New Yorker, cabaret singer, actress, wife of Carl Reiner and mother to Rob Reiner, has passed away at the age of 94.
Below is the scene where she delivered her famous punchline, reacting to Meg Ryan's faked orgasm in "When Harry Met Sally", filmed in Katz' Deli on the lower east side.
Links:
Estellereiner.com
NY Times Obituary
Estelle_Reiner (wikipedia)
katzdeli.com
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Lindy Promotions Upper West Side Bar Tour: Sat. Oct. 25
Upper West Side Fall Bar Tour
$10 w/2 cans of food, $15 without
Enjoy $2 Miller Lite pints
$3 Miller Chill bottles
$3.50 Sparks cans
free souvenir cup
and food specials
until 9pm at Participating Bars
register 1-6pm
at:
430 Amsterdam Ave.
(between 80th & 81st St.)
New York, NY
(212) 580-0556
NYCBestBar.com/jakes
Participating bars:
Jake's Dilemma, The Gin Mill, The Parlour, Senor Swanky's,
George Keeley's, Bourbon Street, Dead Poet, Firehouse
More info. at:
LindyPromo.com
Save Second Base at Calico Jack's: Saturday, October 25
Save Second Base supports The Kelly Rooney Foundation (KRF), established to eradicate breast cancer in young women. Through cutting-edge research and comprehensive awareness & education programs, the Foundation focuses intently on breast cancer prevention in young women and the unique challenges that young women face when diagnosed with breast cancer.
Save 2nd Base is a unique and humorous phrase to support the fight against Breast Cancer.
A play on words of the old baseball euphemism is now synonymous with a battle cry heard around the globe. Save Second Base was co-founded by The late Kelly Rooney.
Saturday, October 25
Save 2nd Base
Help Fight Breast Cancer one drink at a time
$5 pink margaritas
where you money goes directly to finding a cure
All Raffle proceeds go towards Save 2nd Base
8 - 10pm
at:
802 Second Ave.
(between 42nd & 43rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 557-4300
CalicoJacksNYC.com
Links:
KellyRooney.org
Save2ndBase.com
CalicoJacksNYC.com
Today in NYC: Sat. Oct. 25
• CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival
• ModERIN: Darrah Carr Dance at Irish Arts Center
• Gotham Girls Roller Derby at Hunter College
• Gotham Girls Tailgate Party at American Trash
• Save Second Base Fundraiser at Calico Jack's
• Lindy Promotions Upper West Side Bar Tour
• Full Throttle at Smith's Bar
• UFC 90 at Bar XII
• UFC 90 at Rogue
• NY Summer Hamptons - Fire Island Reunion at D'or
• MMA Singles Jazz Tour & Club Night
• World Series - Game 3
• Bottle of Bread+Visible from Space atWicked Willys
• Out of the Blue at O'Flanagan's
• Made in Colombia vs. Made in Brazil at Pacha
• David Shapiro's Halloween Party at Columbus 72
• College Football Game Watch Parties
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at The Big Easy
Friday, October 24, 2008
Today in NYC - Fri. Oct. 24
• CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival
• ModERIN: Darrah Carr Dance at Irish Arts Center
• Date & Dash at Duvet
• Recession Fridays at Croton Reservoir Tavern
• Zodiac Party at The Big Easy
• Ray Greiche Trio at The Back Fence
• 56 Men + Little Creatures at Parkside Lounge
• Songwriters by the River at Riverspace Arts Center
• From Here to Awesome Film Festival at TSAC
• MMA Singles Latin Dance Lessons at Rhythm Studios
• Lee Tyler Post+Cold Flavor Repair at Wicked Willys
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at Bar Coastal
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at Dorrian's
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at O'Flanagan's
• Off the Hook at O'Flanagan's
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at T.G. Whitney's
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at Saloon
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at Phoenix Park
• Chloe at Bar Thirteen
• James Zabiela at Pacha
• O'Tasty at Stout
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Today in NYC - Thursday, October 23
• Fundraiser for Autism United at The Gael Pub
• 1 Year Anniversary Party at Soldier McGee's
• Rock Out Benefit Concert at The Canal Room
• World Pong Tour at The Big Easy
• ModERIN: Darrah Carr Dance at Irish Arts Center
• Blood Manor Haunted House
• CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival
• Oktoberfest Dinner& Beer Pairing at Vintage Irving
• Jewish Hurry Date at Alibi
• Live Band Karaoke at O'Flanagan's
• Superego Comedy + One Night Band at Parkside
• Comedy Caliente at Comic Strip Live
• From Here to Awesome Film Festival at TSAC
• World Series - Game 2
• College Football
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at Mad River
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at Jack Russell's
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at East End Tavern
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at Van Diemen's
• Bill Patrick at Thirteen
• The Matt & Katina Show at The Creek
• The Complete Works of William Shakespeare at TSAC
• The Lunch Club's 20s & 30s Mixer at La Zarza
Rock Out! Benefit Concert at Canal Room: Thu. Oct. 23
Thursday, October 23
Rock Out! Benefit Concert
Music and cocktails to support Cristo Rey H.S.'s Scholarship Fund
featuring performances by:
Hell or High Water Band
Spare Time
A special performance by Bleeker3
with Ryan Moriarty, Kevin Moriarty, and Chris Guida
Limited Tickets Available
Individual Ticket: $80 per person ($25 tax deductible)
Patron Ticket: $100 per person ($45 tax deductible)
includes 3-hour open bar and light hors d'oeuvres.
To purchase tickets, visit CristoReyNY.org or call Ms. Lizzie Gelber:
(212) 996-7000 ext. 125
6:30-10:30 pm
at:
Canal Room
285 W. Broadway (Canal St.)
(212) 941-8100
New York, NY
canalroom.com
Christo Rey is the only school in NYC that offers low-income students
a college-prep education and real-life work experience.
Links:
Cristoreyny.org
Canalroom.com
Hell or High Water
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
From Here to Awesome Film Festival: Oct. 22 - 24
From Here to Awesome
FHTA is a discovery and distribution festival that puts filmmakers directly in touch with audiences. The festival has no submission fees and filmmakers retain their rights while seeing direct revenue from festival outlets.
Out of 115 submissions, 22 films were selected for this year’s From Here to Awesome Showcase. 12 features and 10 shorts were programmed based on audience demand.
The films will be shown this week at The Times Square Arts Center.
Festival Schedule:
Wed. Oct. 22:
Theater 1:
7 pm – The Lonely Bull & Louder than Words
9 pm – Abel Raises Cain & Ai
Theater 2:
7 pm – Charlie & Rectify
9 pm – In Search Of & I F***ing Hate You
Thu. Oct. 23
Theater 1:
7 pm – Damage Done & Fragments
9 pm – The Book of Caleb & Ring of Blood
Theater 2:
7 pm – The Other America & Soledad is Gone Forever
9 pm – To the Hills & Game Over
Friday, Oct. 24
Theater 1:
7 pm – Johnny Appleweed & America’s Phoneless
9 pm – Meditate and Destroy & Ai
Theater 2:
7 pm – All for Melissa & Memoirs of the Elderly
9 pm – Moonshine & Ring of Blood
The festival is the brainchild of film pioneers Lance Weiler, Arin Crumley and M Dot Strange.
Tickets: $10
at:
Times Square Arts Center
669 Eighth Ave. (42nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 586-7829
Timessquareartscenter.com
The 2008 World Series Begins Tonight: Wed. Oct. 22
The World Series starts tonight, with the Philadelphia Phillies taking on the Tampa Bay Rays.
To find good places to watch the games, check out our directory of NYC Sports Bars:
Here is the schedule:
2008 World Series
All Games start at 8pm EDT
Game 1 Wednesday, Oct. 22 Philadelphia Phillies @ Tampa Bay Rays
Game 2 Thursday, Oct. 23 Phillies @ Rays
Game 3 Saturday Oct. 25 Tampa Bay Rays @ Philadelphia Phillies
Game 4 Sunday Oct. 26 Rays @ Phillies
Game 5* Monday Oct. 27 Rays @ Phillies
Game 6* Wednesday Oct. 29 Philadelphia Phillies @ Tampa Bay Rays
Game 7* Thursday Oct. 30 Phillies @ Rays
*If necessary
Links:
MLB.com
MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars
Phillies.com
TampaBayRays.com
Today in NYC - Wednesday, October 22
• Kim Garrison + Tiffany Deriveau at Parkside Lounge
• From Here to Awesome Film Festival at TSAC
• World Series - Game 1
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at East End Grill
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at Metro 53
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at The Black Finn
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• TheLunch Club: Bartending Class at Village Pourhouse
• Hurry Date at Kush Lounge
• 8Minute Dating for Christian Singles at 420 Lounge
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Chillin' With Adam Benefit at Turtle Bay: Tues. Oct. 21
Tuesday, October 21
The Adam Gaynes Foundation presents...
Chillin with Adam 2008
4th Annual NYC Bar Night
$25 suggested donation at door, generosity is appreciated
Drink specials- cash bar
Food will be served
Live Music Presented by:
2U unplugged
hit songs from the 50's through 00's
Featuring: Paul Mahos - of "New Life Crisis" & lead singer of 2U
and Joseph Cumia - guitarist/leader of "2U - The World's 2nd Best u2 Show"
6-9pm
at:
Turtle Bay
987 Second Ave.
(between 52nd & 53rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 223-4224
TurtleBayNYC.com
The Adam Gaynes Foundation Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation dedicated to raising money for the care, comfort, happiness, education and cure of children diagnosed with brain tumors and other disabilities. The foundation funds projects and programs at hospitals and schools that will make life easier for these children with the hope of one day finding a cure.
The Foundation was made to honor an 11-year old boy and hero to many, Adam Gaynes. On 8/23/04 Adam lost his life long battle to a brain tumor, but has inspired those around him with his constant laughter, smiles, & ability to truly live each day. Your donation to Chillin’ with Adam The Adam Gaynes Foundation Inc. will make a difference in the care, comfort & eventual cure for children affected with brain tumors. Your generosity will help Adam’s strength, courage & spirit to live on!
Links:
Chillinwithadam.org
Notu2.com
TurtleBayNYC.com
Toots Shor Day at Foley's - Tuesday, October 21
Tuesday, October 21
Toots Shor Day at Foley's
In honor of the DVD release of "Toots", Foley's is hosting Toots Shor Day.
Toots Shor was a famous New York City saloonkeeper in the 1940s & 1950. A confidant and drinking buddies to the likes of Jackie Gleason, Frank Sinatra, Joe Dimaggio, Marilyn Monroe, Chief Justice Earl Warren, to name a few.
"Toots" is a documentary narrated by Toots himself, with audio from an oral history recorded two years before his death, and directed by his granddaughter, Kristi Jacobson. Customers and legendary New Yorkers featured in the film include: Walter Cronkite, Mike Wallace, Frank Gifford, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Maury Allen, Dave Anderson, Bill Gallo, Joe Garagiola and Gay Talese among others.
Menu & 1958 Prices from the famous saloon all day
Foley's Pub & Restaurant will be presenting a special Toots Shor menu, with 1958 prices.
Menu items such named in honor of Toots Shor customers include:
Ernest Hemingway’s Lobster Bisque and Joe DiMaggio’s Sliced Tomato and Onion Salad for $1.
Entrees such as Frank Sinatra’s Sirloin Steak, Frank Costello’s Corned Beef n' Cabbage, Jackie Gleason’s Deep Fried Scallops and Frank Gifford’s Curried Chicken can all be had for
under $8.
“Toots Shor has long been my idol in the restaurant business. His was a place where everyone felt welcome. His customers included baseball stars, entertainers, gangsters and G-men, as well as average folks,” said Shaun Clancy, owner of Foley’s, “That’s the type of atmosphere we try to re-create at Foley’s… without the gangsters.”
The DVD Release Party
The DVD release party starts at 8pm
featuring...
A Salute to Frank Sinatra
with live music by Pete Caldera and the Sam Rubin Orchestra.
They will sing the songs made famous by one of Toots Shor’s most loyal customers: Frank Sinatra. The staff of Foley’s will be dressed in formal attire.
at:
Foley's Pub & Restaurant
18 W. 33rd St.
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
FoleysNY.com
Links:
Tootsthemovie.com
Toots Shor (wikipedia)
FoleysNY.com
Kristi Jacobson (imdb)
Today in NYC - Tuesday, October 21
• Photohunt Contest at Village Pourhouse
• 8-Minute Dating for Taller Singles at 420 Lounge
• Tom Clark and Little Craiggy Chesler at Parkside
• Toots Shor Day at Foley's Pub & Restaurant
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• 8-Minute Dating for Jewish Singles at Cafe Notte
• Coors Light NYC Marathon Promo at Opal
• College Football
• Open Mic Night at An Beal Bocht
• Bedsit Poets CD Release Party at The Cutting Room
Monday, October 20, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
College Football: Where to Watch the Games
College Football:
Penn State's NYC alumni club meets at The Mean Fiddler, while the Florida's Gotham Gators host game watch parties at at The Gin Mill, Sidebar and The Town Tavern. It also lists great viewing spots and bar specials for general college football fan, plus scores, standings and the Top 25 rankings.
Check it out at:
MurphGuide.com/football.college.htm
Friday, October 17, 2008
Today in NYC - Friday, October 17
• Dean & the Travelers at An Beal Bocht
• Eric Prydz at Pacha
• Recession Fridays at Croton Reservoir Tavern
• Cruel Seamus at Hurley's Saloon
• The Itinerants at Connolly's
• The Intangibles at Connolly's
• M.E.A.N.Y. Fest 2008 at The Mean Fiddler
• Grupo Latin Vibe at Parkside Lounge
• The Gilfords at O'Flanagan's
• All-Star Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• The Vagrents + Better Off Dead at Wicked Willy's
• Songwriters by the Sea at America's Cup
• Shilelagh Law at Vintage
• The Prodigals at Paddy Reilly's
• The Canny Brothers at Rocky Sullivan's
• Lovebutton at Session 73
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Today in NYC - Thursday, October 16
• Date & Dash at Alibi
• Freaks & Geeks at Identity
• MMA Singles Night Of Wine Tasting & Food Pairing
• Belgetoberfest at South 4th
• Superego Comedy + Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• ALCS - Game 5
• M.E.A.N.Y. Fest 2008 at The Mean Fiddler
• Ray Greiche at Rathbone's
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• Baby Mamas of Comedy at Comix
• The Jam NYC at Ace of Clubs
• Karaoke + All-Star Comedy at Times Sq. Arts Center
• The Stony Rollers at O'Flanagan's
• Florida State Alumni Game Watch at Rogue
• 4-Year Anniversary at The Town Tavern
Town Tavern 4-Year Anniversary - Thu. Oct. 16
Happy Anniversary and congratulations to our friends at The Town Tavern.
Join them this Thursday for free buffet and a fun time...
Thursday, October 16
4 Year Anniversary Party
complimentary buffet
5 - 7pm
$3 birthday cake cosmos & passion punch drinks
134 W. 3rd St. (Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 253-6955
TownTavernNYC.com
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
NY Bars in the News
Bars in the News:
In the newspapers...
No NY baseball teams in the playoffs means slower business for NY sports bars: (Daily News)
Ladies Night Lawsuit Thrown Out: (NY Post)
Sapphire & Penthouse Executive Club are looking to take over the spaces of Scores:
(The New York Observer)
Ruby Fruit Gets a Bailout: (NY Times)
In the magazines...
There's No Place Like Tavern on the Green (Page Six Mag)
Another Dive Bar Closes (Yogi’s): (Vanity Fair)
And in the blogs...
NYCBP has extensive coverage of Yogi's closing,
and also of the grand opening of The Duck. (NYCBP.com)
Our friend Paul also chronicles the closing of Yogi's, including some photos. (PaulKatcher.com)
Debate Watch Parties in NYC: Wed. October 15
Wednesday, October 15
Debate Watching Parties in NYC
The final debate in the 2008 election is tonight.
Instead of watching it at home on the couch, you can
watch with other political enthusiasts in a NYC bar.
Here are a few options...
Wednesday, October 15
Debate Watching Party at 99 Below
Debate Watching Party
This is your final chance to indulge in silly drinking games
while pretending to seriously judge our highest politicians
Start getting warmed up from 7pm onwards.
debate begins 9pm
at:
99 Below
99 MacDougal St. (bet. Bleecker & W. 3rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 387-8292
99BelowNYC.com
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Wednesday, October 15
The Lunch Club presents...
Debate Watching Party
Start with a happy hour and some mingling over some food and drink.
Then when the debate starts, they'll crank up the volume and watch.
Some tables reserved and for Lunch Club members
here's a bunch of TV's up there. They have a full menu too.
Regular Members - $10 in advance or $15 at the event.
Monthly members: free
Note: You must be member of The Lunch Club in order to participate.
Membership is free. New members are welcome. Sign up here
7pm on the 2nd floor at:
Dewey's Flatiron
210 Fifth Ave. (between 25th & 26th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 696-BEER
DeweysFlatiron.com
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Wednesday, October 15
8-Minute Dating Singles Speed Dating
and Debate Party
2-Groups:
Single Professionals For McCain
Single Professionals For Obama
Afterwards, both groups can stay for the
Post Dating Event Debate Party
Suggested Ages:
Men 30-40
Women 28-38
Admission: $40
includes Debate Party
7:30pm
at:
420 Lounge
420 Amsterdam Ave. (80th St.)
New York, NY
212-579-8480
8minutedating.com
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Wednesday, October 15
Debate Watching Party
please note:
Live music by "3 Peace" has been re-scheduled
so that our patrons can watch the debate with sound
9pm - 11pm
at:
The Brazen Head
228 Atlantic Ave. (between Court St. & Boerum Pl.)
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 488-0430
BrazenHeadBrooklyn.com
Today in NYC - Wednesday, October 15
• Oktoberfest Party at Village Pourhouse
• 11-Year Anniversary at Fiddlesticks
• The Lunch Club's Debate Watch Party at Dewey's Flatiron
• Debate Watch Party at The Brazen Head
• Debate Watching Party at 99 Below
• 8-Minute Dating Debate Watching Party at 420 Lounge
• Finbar Furey at Paddy Reilly's
• CBGB Reunion at Double Down Saloon
• Dynamic Outdoors Happy Hour at Sidebar
• Sugartime + The Retractions at Parkside Lounge
• All-Star Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• Beertopia at Village Pourhouse
• NLCS - Game 5
• M.E.A.N.Y. Fest 2008 at The Mean Fiddler
• Larry Cooley at Smith's Bar
• Ray Greiche at The Back Fence
• Revealed Burlesque Under St. Mark's Theater
• And Then There's Vaud at The Triad
• Jewish Hurry Date at Kush Lounge
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Pat Tillman Foundation Fundraiser: Sun. Oct. 12
Jeff from Banc Cafe is running the NYC Marathon next month and is raising funds for the Pat Tillman Foundation. There is a fundraiser tonight at Banc Cafe...
Pat Tillman Foundation Fundraiser
$100 donation includes open bar, food, raffles music & giveaways
Pat's Run celebrates Pat Tillman's passionate legacy while raising awareness and funding for the Pat Tillman foundation. The Pat Tillman Foundation seeks to carry forward Pat's legacy by inspiring and supporting young people striving to promote positive change in themselves and the world around them.
7pm - 10pm
at:
435 3rd Ave. (30th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 252-0146
BancCafe.com
Links:
PatTillmanFoundation.org
BancCafe.com
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Today in NYC: Thursday, October 9
• Oktoberfest at Tavern on the Green
• Mama D's Arts Bordello at Parkside Lounge
• Hurry Date at Slate
• Marni Rice at Saju Bistro
• Tom Riccobono & Mark West at Smith's Bar
• NYC Underground Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• Charm School After Dark at McFadden's
• M.E.A.N.Y. Fest 2008 at The Mean Fiddler
• The Matt & Katina Show at The Creek
• Meat and Potatoes at The P.I.T.
• MLB Playoffs: NLCS
• Live Band Karaoke at O'Flanagan's
• Re-Percussions at Bar 13
• The Dirty Stayouts at Schnitzel Haus
• Grand Opening of The Duck
• Oktoberfest at The House of Brews
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