MUSIC: Of course we're going to recommend you come hang out with us tonight at our 5 year anniversary show. Come on by and check out Pattern is Movement and The Forms, along with a special guest band at midnight. On top of all that, you'll get Craig Wedren deejaying between sets. What more could you ask for? Buy tickets here. Friday // 9pm // Union Hall [702 Union St, Park Slope] // $10......

October 29: Europe in NYC Just in case you can't afford to zip across the Atlantic this weekend, Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure magazines present Europe in NYC, where you can at least close your eyes and pretend while you sample European wines, authentic regional cuisine and participate in food, wine and travel seminars. Events include a Culinary World Cup: "Iron Chef style" featuring Alain Sailhac (French Culinary Institute) representing France, Cornelius Gallagher......

Well, Mayor Bloomberg may not let New Yorkers smoke most anywhere these days, but he is trying to let them dance: The Bloomberg administration is moving to repeal the cabaret law, turning the tide from the Giuliani era "quality of life" enforcement of the law. Bars and nightclubs can apply for 2 year nightlife licenses, provided they meet the following criteria: 1) Being louder than 90 decibels on a continuing basis; 2) Remaining open......