Thursday, October 22nd
Chelsea
Peyton Corinne discusses and signs ‘Undone’: Join Barnes & Noble Union Square to welcome USA Today bestselling author Peyton Corinne to celebrate the release of her new novel. 6:00 p.m. Barnes & Noble Union Square, 33 East 17th Street, New York, NY (212) 253-0810.
Downtown
Double Dutch in Washington Square: The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope. 5:30 p.m. Washington Square Park, Garibaldi Plaza, New York, NY (212) NEW-YORK.
Friday, October 23rd
Downtown
Little Movers Playdate: Designed for new walkers and toddlers or children at this developmental stage and their caregivers, this program invites little movers to explore toys while practicing early literacy skills. Come make new friends while your little one discovers the joy of learning through play. 10:00 a.m. Hudson Park Library, 66 Leroy Street, New York, NY (212) 243-6876.
Chelsea
The Rocky Horror Picture Show with the NYC Shadowcast: Timewarp along with one and only New York City “Rocky Horror Picture Show” cast, now in their 50th year, as they take the stage and recreate this timeless cult classic. 7:00 p.m. City Winery, 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY (646) 751-6033.
Saturday, October 24th
Chelsea
Penn South Photography Club: Photography Exhibit: Enjoy images that represent a diverse array of subjects from serious amateurs and professional photographers alike. The event is sponsored by the Penn South Social Services, Inc. 2:00 p.m. 8A Community Room, 343 8th Avenue, New York, NY (212) 255–3570.
Downtown
Campfire Stories and Songs: Cozy up to a campfire for stories and songs with family and friends featuring a live performance by Suzi Shelton, art projects and lawn games. 2:00 p.m. Teardrop Park, Warren Street, New York, NY (212) 417-2000.
Sunday, October 25th
Downtown
A Haunted Harbor Halloween: Onboard Salon and Ferry Tour: Take a special East River Halloween crossing with the Seaport Museum and Holes in Wall Collective that ferries you through the veil into a world of herbal magic, spooky history and ancient energy traditions. 3:00 p.m. Seaport Museum, 207 Water Street, New York, NY (212) 732-8257.
Chelsea
The Birdland Latin Jazz Orchestra: Visit Birdland, which has been called “close to perfection for serious fans and musicians,” by The New York Times, to hear top-flight jazz in a world class setting with an award-winning menu. 8:30 p.m. Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th St, New York, NY (212) 581-3080.
Monday, October 26th
Chelsea
Bryant Park Tour: Discover how Bryant Park Corporation successfully transformed a haven for crime and drugs into Manhattan’s Town Square. Guides are loaded with expertise on the park’s rich history, award-winning design, distinct amenities and ongoing maintenance efforts. 11:00 a.m. Bryant Park Shop, by the fountain near 41st Street and Sixth Avenue, tours@34bp.org.
Downtown
Exhibition Tour: “Untitled” (America): Guided by a Museum docent, explore the works on view in this exhibition. This exhibition features renowned works from the Whitney’s collection alongside recent acquisitions, highlighting key ideas and approaches in American art from 1900 through the early 1980s. 1:00 p.m. Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY (212) 570-3600.
Tuesday, October 27th
Chelsea
MSP History Tour: The Gilded Age, Before, & Beyond: Join Executive Director Holly Leicht to explore the colorful history of Madison Square Park and the surrounding neighborhood. From pre-colonial times to today, the park has been at the center of social, cultural and political happenings in New York City. 5:00 p.m. Madison Square Park, Northwest Entrance at 26th Street & 5th Avenue, New York, NY (212) 520-7600.
Downtown
Lapsit Storytime: Bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. You will explore the joys of books, songs and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. 10:30 a.m. Mulberry Street Library, 10 Jersey Street, New York, NY (212) 966-3424.
Wednesday, October 28th
Downtown
Walking Tour: Sites, Sounds, and Synagogues of Greenwich Village: As one of the most iconic neighborhoods in New York City, it is no surprise Greenwich Village is also one of its most historically and politically charged. From New York University and Washington Square Park, to its legendary music venues and personalities, the Village is as popular today as when Dylan, Springsteen, Hendrix and Ginsberg roamed the streets looking for gigs. 10:30 a.m. Museum at Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge Street, New York, NY (212) 219-0302.
Chelsea
A Celebration of Interview with the Vampire — 50 Years of Anne Rice’s Gothic Classic: Just in time for Halloween, the National Arts Club celebrates the 50th anniversary of Anne Rice’s legendary novel “Interview with the Vampire,” a book that forever transformed the modern vampire story. Victoria Wilson, Rice’s longtime editor and publisher who discovered and championed her extraordinary career, will share personal stories and insights into the author and the enduring legacy of her groundbreaking novel. 6:00 p.m. National Arts Club, 5 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY (212) 475-3424.