The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, July 31
Tonight in New York City: Watch Tinder stories played out in a comedy show, listen to Bettye LaVette perform live in Battery Park, or sign up to compete in a wine pong tournament. By Carly Petrone.
Tinder Live!
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Lane Moore and a panel of sex and love experts host Tinder Live! tonight at the Peoples Improv Theater. The hot new dating app hooks up local singles based on attractiveness alone, so isn't that worth making fun of? Come see a show based on the world of online dating with special guests Josh Gondelman (Last Week Tonight), Lynn Bixenspan (Relationshit), Sam Grittner (UCB), and Lux Alptraum (Nerve). Tickets are $10 online, $12 at the door, $1 for students. Show starts at 9:30 p.m.
Sign Painters Screening
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Watch a special screening of the 2012 documentary Sign Painters tonight at The Jewish Museum. The film features interviews over two dozen sign painters who are working in cities throughout the US. Despite the fact that many believe the skills developed by sign-painters have been rendered obsolete by the technological innovations, this movie identifies a growing trend to seek out more traditional artists. Directors Faythe Levine and Sam Macon will also be there following the screening for a book signing and Q&A. Tickets are $12 for general public, $8 for students/seniors, $5 for members. Screening begins at 6:30 p.m.
NYC's 1st Wine Pong Tournament
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The folks over at We Work are throwing NYC's first wine pong tournament tonight. Sip on endless wine and compete for the grand prize of dinner and wine for 6 at Hometown BBQ. Come hungry because there will be taquitos from Taquitoria and boozy ice cream from Tipsy Scoop. Sign up your team of two for $40 or grab a drinking ticket for $15. Don't forget to coordinate team uniforms with your partner. The games begin at 7 p.m.
Books on Film Robert De Niro: Anatomy of an Actor
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Author Glenn Kenny stops by Videology tonight to talk about the incredible career of actor Robert De Niro. He has just created a book of De Niro's most iconic roles as part of Cahiers du Cinema's Anatomy of an Actor series. The book is divided into ten chapters, each one dedicated to a specific role. It's also fully documented with film stills, set photographs, and film sequences. Kenny will present and discuss clips from each of these roles in a multimedia presentation followed by a Q&A. Get your book signed and learn more about this iconic actor tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. RSVP is encouraged and admission is free.
Battery Park Conservancy's River & Blues Outdoor Music Series
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Listen to acclaimed soul singer Bettye LaVette perform live tonight at Battery Park Conservancy's River & Blues Outdoor Music Series. The singer-songwriter has been performing and recording music since the age of 16 but most people remember her after she brought down the house singing The Who's classic, "Love Reign O'er Me," at the Kennedy Center Honors back in 2008. Come enjoy a summer evening along the water while enjoying a free concert. Event goes from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.
