The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, October 10
Tonight in New York City: Go roller skating as a zombie, dance the night away with the Bayside Tigers, or meet the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. By Carly Petrone.
The Prelude: TL;DR
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Mallery Avidon and Jeff Aaron Bryant bring their modern day opera to the stage tonight during the final day of the Prelude Festival. CUNY's annual free artistic event continues to bring thought provoking performances, discussions, and workshops to the forefront. Tonight, watch TL;DR, an opera – the story of what it would be like to be 17 again in today's world of the Internet and social media. Performance starts at 7 p.m.
Thriller Halloween Extravaganza – Michael Jackson Skate Party
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Lola Star is throwing one seriously fun Halloween roller skating party tonight at Lakeside Roller Rink in Prospect Park. Make Michael Jackson proud by dressing up as your favorite Thriller character and skate the night away to the King of Pops best hits and disco grooves. Not sure if you can pull off the zombie look? No problem. Show up as any of your favorite Michael Jackson-inspired characters or your favorite Halloween costume. There will be a skate competition, a costume contest, and plenty of dazzling performances. The fun begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15.
Saved by The 90s: A Party with the Bayside Tigers
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Get ready to party Screech-style. The Saved By The 90s Party kicks off at 11 p.m. at Le Poisson Rouge, with live music by the freshest party band in town, The Bayside Tigers. Put on your favorite matte lipstick and flannel outfit because we have a feeling it will be an epic night. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door.
Made-Up Musical
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Stop by the Magnet Theater tonight to be a part of The Made-Up Musical. Every week, actors interview an audience member and the cast weaves together a full one-act musical, complete with all the songs, trappings, and melodrama you'd expect. Tonight's show stars Kathleen Armenti, Nikita Burdein, Michael Lutton, John O'Donnell, Olivia Petzy, Jon Roufaeal, Rachel Scherer, Frank Spitznagel, Steve Whyte, and Douglas Widick. Plus, Frank and Steve will show off their piano and drum skills during the show. Performance starts at 10 p.m. and tickets are $10.
Cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation Moderated by William Shatner
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Hold onto your Klingons because the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation is going to sit down with their captain, William Shatner, for a live conversation at Manhattan Center tonight. Listen to this panel discussion and learn about the final frontier from the actors who had a front row view. Beam me up, Scotty! Tickets are still available. Please check Ticketmaster for availability and prices. Lift off begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.
