this week/wild things week nyc

The City celebrates the release of Where the Wild Things Are with exhibits, readings, arts and crafts for kids—and even a howling or two. by harrison peck read more.

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Shopping at Use Your Head, S.Kuhlman, Dunlin and more.
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Something fun and free to do every day of the week.

Oct. 2009

full events calendar.

10/13 tue.

Veneto: A Bridge Between Venice and New York

DINING

food and wine frenzy

by Kathleen Squires

The Food Network's second-annual festival, October 8–11, means great eats and famous faces, with appearances by everyone from Anthony Bourdain to Rachael Ray.

NYC SPORTS

spokespeople: wheelchair basketball stars

by Jonathan Zeller

One of America's foremost wheelchair-basketball tournaments returns to New York City October 9–11. Read on for details about the top players and why you should check out the action at Draddy Gymnasium.

SHOPPING

getting hopheaded in brooklyn

by Tom Acitelli, New York Observer contributor

Two Brooklynites have fermented a bold business plan fueled by passion, pluck and the knowledge that if you want beer done right, you have to brew it yourself. Brought to you by The New York Observer.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

fall off-broadway preview

by Peter Terzian

This season, politics gets personal as the small stage takes on such hot-button issues as poverty, health care and the Iraq war.

NIGHTLIFE

great smoky: savoring upscale mezcal

by Ben Detrick

Discover mezcal—a time-honored Mexican spirit winning newfound popularity—at destinations that take a more sophisticated approach to drinking than swigging tequila and swallowing the worm.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

fall broadway preview

by Joel Canfield

The upcoming theatre season promises hot-topic plays, beloved musicals, such award-winning playwrights as David Mamet and Tracy Letts, and marquee actors, from Jude Law to Julia Stiles.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

bravura performance

by James Gaddy

From a man missing his nose to a sorceress who conjures seductive realms, the Metropolitan Opera promises an audacious and surprising program of drama, virtuoso performances and stunning productions in its 2009–2010 season.

DINING

a taste of tokyo

by Kathleen Squires

From kaiseki and yakitori to shabu shabu and robatayaki, the City's Japanese restaurants offer plenty of fare that goes way beyond sushi.

SHOPPING

reader's delight

by Peter Terzian

The independent bookstore, one of New York's greatest treasures, is experiencing a much-needed revival with the help of energetic booksellers eager to match great books with great readers.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

the big fall museum shows

by Emma Fidel, Time Out New York contributor

Steal a peek at five of fall's biggest exhibitions, including Tim Burton at MoMA and Kandinsky at the Guggenheim. Brought to you by Time Out New York.

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EVENTS

ny400: a yearlong celebration

Henry Hudson arrived in New York Harbor four centuries ago. The City will mark the occasion with a series of events celebrating the continuing Dutch influence on New York. Come join the 400th anniversary celebration.

ESSENTIALS

visit 9 in '09: explore nyc's diverse neighborhoods

From Staten Island's Little Sri Lanka to the Bronx's Little Italy, a wide range of international flavors can be found across the City's five boroughs.