TLD 20 ✨ Timothée Lookalikes 👀 Bowl of 'Zole 🥣 Foraging in Central Park 🍄🟫
Hello hello!
We’re celebrating the 20th edition of this newsletter, and what better way to mark the occasion than with a packed October/November lineup? We’ve got everything from a guided foraging tour in Central Park to the ultimate fall getaway at the New York Sheep and Wool Festival. Feeling crafty? Join an infused burrata-making class or a Rainbow Cookie Croissant Master Class. How about entering (or just spectating) the Timothée Chalamet Look-Alike Competition? And don’t forget Brooklyn’s beloved PUPkin dog costume contest…
October 17 from 5:00 PM | Industry City (33 35th Street) | $81
“Grab a spoon for your pozole and a copita for the mezcal because Bowl of ‘Zole™ is back! Immerse yourself in vibrant flavors at Bowl of ‘Zole™ with 120+ mezcals, tequilas, and agave spirits, plus over 20 different ways to enjoy classic Mexican cuisine. Proudly partnering with City Harvest to end hunger in communities throughout New York City, spirits expert Arik Torren of Lot001 Brands, Made in Mexico author and La Lonchería chef Danny Mena, and Food Karma Projects’ Jimmy Carbone present this all-inclusive event where you can mix and match agave spirits with pozole, the storied Mexican stew with countless variations.”
October 17 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Anita Rogers Gallery (494 Greenwich St.) | Free
“Bring your old disposable tights and trade them for a brand new really strong pair from our Sheertex Studio collection - For FREE!”
October 18-20 | All over NYC
“Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that opens 270+ places across the five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special access at skyscrapers, power plants, artist studios, and everything in between. Join us for the 22nd annual OHNY Weekend festival and get a behind-the-scenes look at new buildings reshaping the skyline, public works facilities keeping the city running, parks offering respite, state-of-the-art performance spaces, manufacturing workshops, private collections, and much more.”
🐑 44th Annual New York State Sheep and Wool Festival
October 19-20 | Rhinebeck, NY
“If you need an excuse to flock to upstate New York for a day, look no further. The 44th annual New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, which draws craft enthusiasts and livestock producers alike, takes place Oct. 17-20 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY. It's expected to draw more than 30,000 visitors from across the country. The festival is a celebration of all things ovine, and will feature everything from sheep breed shows, yarn-spinning demonstrations, and basket-weaving workshops to lamb cooking and sampling booths.”
🍪 Settepani Bakery "Le Crookie" Rainbow Cookie Croissant Master Class
October 19 at 10:00 AM | The Institute of Culinary Education (225 Liberty St.) | $125
“Bilena Settepani seems destined for baking. Her last name, translating to "seven breads," is a fitting heritage. Growing up in bakeries and restaurants run by her Sicilian and Ethiopian parents, she has become one of New York City's most celebrated bakers. Her family’s bakery in Williamsburg and Italian restaurant in Harlem are now pilgrimage-worthy destinations known for her viral creations like the cookie-croissant hybrid—aka the Rainbow Cookie Croissant—that has taken social media by storm. If you're yearning to up your baking game, we invite you to join Bilena in the kitchens at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). Bilena will inspire you to unleash your inner pastry chef as she demonstrates how to make her classic, original “crookie” and her inventive rainbow cookie croissant with a whimsical twist. She’ll reveal how to get creative with pastry fillings and the secrets to achieving pastries that are golden, flaky and filled with buttery goodness. Don’t miss this exciting hands-on master class with the pastry princess, the queen of croissants and the captain of the rainbow cookie.”
October 20 at 2:00 PM | Murray’s Cheese (254 Bleecker St) | $103
“Burrata is rich, milky, and mild, which makes it a perfect canvas for unique flavors. In this hands-on class led by a Murray’s expert, you’ll taste exceptional examples of fresh pasta filata-style (pulled curd) cheeses, like mozzarella, bufala, and burrata, as well as three pairings that can be used to give burrata a boost. Then, you’ll roll up your sleeves and transform cheese curds into a delicious ball of infused burrata. Sip wine between snacking and stretching, and leave with your very own masterpiece.”
🎨 Paint and Sip: Superstitions
October 24 at 6:00 PM | Bouquet Wine Bar (1073 Manhattan Ave) | $48
“Pour Toi is a paint + sip experience for the creatively curious. When you arrive, you pick up a mystery art kit, which contains all of the necessary supplies. You'll receive a prompt for your painting, along with a digital moodboard for inspiration. All of the prompts will be based on our theme for the night: Superstitions. We provide support and assistance throughout the night. We've partnered with Bouquet to bring you a delightful selection of natural wines available for purchase at the event.”
🐶 26th Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest
October 26 | Fort Greene Park | $23
“In our 26th year at Fort Greene Park, and presented by Fort Greene PUPS, the Great PUPkin is Brooklyn's largest and most outrageous dog costume contest. Scads of dogs enter and ruthlessly compete for the coveted Great PUPkin rosettes for the top pups! And remember, your entry fee is a tax-deductible donation to Fort Greene PUPS, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization!”
🍄🟫 Foraging Tour
October 26 at 11:00 AM | Central Park (106th Street & 5th Avenue) | $20
“Get back in touch with nature with a guided walk through NYC parks. Self-proclaimed ‘wildman’ Steve Brill will teach you how to forage for wild carrots, mushrooms, persimmons, and herbs. If you’re lucky, you might not have to hit the grocery store this week”
October 26-27 | Invisible Dog Art Center | Free
“This fall, join FAD Market at celebrating the creative energy of New York City. Come shop a wide selection of handcrafted goods from over 50 makers, designers, and small businesses — everything from impeccably-crafted jewelry and apparel to bath and body care, tableware, home furnishings, artisanal packaged food, and stay to explore the best of BoCoCa (Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens).”
👨 Timothee Chalamet Look Alike Competition
October 27 at 1:00 PM | Washington Square Park
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👻 Ghost Stories of Old New York
October 29-31 at 7:00 and 9:30 PM | Public Theater (425 Lafayette St) | $35
“The ghosts of NYC are back! Join Tom Meyers and Greg Young, hosts of the long-running podcast The Bowery Boys, for a ghoulish night of ghost stories based in actual history. What spirits will they conjure this year? Will the ghost of Peter Stuyvesant again join them on stage?”
😆 Halloween Punderdome: NYC’s Pun-Slam and Pun-Costume Compuntitions
October 30 at 8:00 PM | Littlefield (635 Sackett Street) | $15
“NYC’s hilarious cult-favorite pun competition … both an endearingly homemade and impressively high-caliber show during which astute wordsmiths spin clever and very funny puns to a packed house.”
🎃 Pumpkin Flotilla: Halloween on the Harlem Meer
October 30 at 6:00 PM | Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (Central Pk N.) | Free
“Celebrate Halloween by watching the Harlem Meer light up with floating pumpkins. Feel free to dress for the occasion! If you would like to see your own jack-o'-lantern floating in the parade, improve your chances by entering a pumpkin that is approximately 8 lbs. after its been carved up (include the lid - think the size of a soccer ball) and make sure you don't use any decorations that are unnatural such as paint, glitter, marker, food dye, paper, or plastic. You don't want to pollute the Harlem Meer or harm the wildlife. Candles and lights to illuminate the pumpkins will be provided.”
📖 Julia Turshen: What Goes with What (with Helen Rosner)
November 1 at 7:00 PM | Books Are Magic (122 Montague Street) | $11+
“From bestselling cookbook author Julia Turshen comes an original, inspired, and interactive approach to cooking that takes the guesswork out of everyday meals. Julia Turshen is a home cook’s best friend. Known for her simple, no-frills, yet utterly satisfying recipes—as well as her authentic, relatable, problem-solving approach—hers are the cookbooks we all turn to when we want to know what else we can make with some ground turkey, or if we can pull off dessert with a few basic pantry ingredients. In essence, we look to Julia when we want to know What Goes with What: to understand how we can transform the seemingly boring contents of our fridge into an exciting meal. Now, in her latest book, Julia offers readers a new way to think about cooking, one that focuses on mastering the alchemy of a meal—and then offers endless iterations. Organized into six sections (salads and sandwiches; soups, stews and braises; rice, more grains, and pasta; vegetables; mains; and baked goods), Julia arms readers with 20 charts and 100 recipes that teach them how to build a successful dish, while making ample room for creativity and personal preference.”
✍️ Drink 'N Draft: Creative Writing Workshop
November 6 at 8:00 PM | Book Club Bar (197 East 3rd Street) | $22
“Stuck in your writing? In need of a little more time or inspiration? Book Club Bar introduces its Drink 'N Draft writing night, designed to get you out of your head and onto the page. Each night includes a series of visual prompts that will lead you toward new creative choices in your work. This laptop-free/handwriting exercise means less editing, less judgment, less distraction, and more writing and discovery. You're invited to write something new, continue a work-in-progress, or see where the evening takes you. We'll finish the night with time to share what you've written. All genres are welcome, no matter your writing experience.”
🩰 We Call it Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
November 7, 14, 16, and 17 | The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture | $42+
“Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dazzling dance and light show. Classical ballet and modern technology come together to create an artistic masterpiece like no other, where exquisite dancers literally light up the stage with glittering routines and glow-in-the-dark costumes. The timeless tale of the cursed princess awakened by her true love’s kiss comes to life in stunning visual splendour, as perfect pirouettes and gravity-defying leaps cast a kaleidoscope of colors across the stage. It’s a breathtakingly beautiful production that transcends tradition, taking you on a journey beyond imagination.”
👻 Madame Morbid’s Trolley Tours
Now through November 24 | 510 Driggs Ave | $49+
“Madame Morbid’s Trolley Tours is a spooky history lesson on wheels. Learn over 400 years of dark history and true-crimes inside our award winning ghost tour! Travel around Brooklyn inside a Victorian trolley, equipped with velvet curtains, leather tufted seats, chandeliers, and candle sconces. A screen projecting mini-documentaries plays throughout the tour as well, giving the audience an inside look into what things did look like long ago as we pass by their modern-day sites. We will visit hidden cemeteries inside the Navy Yard and Prospect Park, George Washington’s old headquarters in Park Slope, and an EPA Superfund site in Gowanus. Hear why the Trader Joe’s in Cobble Hill is haunted, find out which Williamsburg bar is built over 30,000 bodies, and uncover claims of alien abductions on the Brooklyn Bridge.”
Fridays & Saturdays thru December 9 | 95 East 7th Street | $95+
“Urban Illusions is a close up magic show in New York City that takes place in an unconventional performance space in the East Village. Rather than sitting in a theater facing the front of the room, patrons are seated around a table of 20 where your magician for the evening, Hayden Childress, performs 75 minutes of unique close up magic and mentalism themed around urban lifestyles.”
Now through April 2025 | New York Historical Society (170 Central Park West) | $24
“New York City residents have always cherished their pets, and the New-York Historical Society is here to document that. In the new special exhibition titled Pets and the City, they’ll feature an array of artwork—primarily obtained from the New-York Historical’s Museum and Library collections—that document the multidimensional roles animals have played to serve and coexist alongside human beings. See the exhibition until April 27, 2025. Through photographs, memorabilia, film and television clips, the exhibition explores how the relationship between humans and their pets has transformed alongside the ever-changing New York City landscape.”
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Anna