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November is here, and that means the Thanksgiving-and-Christmas Industrial Complex is about to come barreling over the mountain, leaving a trail of fake snow and turkey carcasses in its wake. There will be all the more reason to make your own going out plans, and luckily the new month is loaded with great things to do, from film festivals to bloody mary parties, wine tastings to offbeat rap shows. November means the beginning of winter's coldest, darkest nights. Might as well go out and conquer them.

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All-you-can-eat buffets tend to prioritize quantity over quality, but <a href="http://taste.nymag.com/">New York Taste</a> is not a typical unlimited dining experience by any means. Hosted by New York Magazine, NY Taste is a showcase of some of the city's best bars and restaurants. The 48-restaurant lineup includes the likes of 2nd City, <a href="http://gothamist.com/2016/06/08/chicken_economics.php">Le Coq Rico</a>, Bodega Negra, and much, much more. How many other opportunities do you have to stuff your face in style? (Gaby Del Valle) Tuesday, November 1st , 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. // The Waterfront New York, 269 11th Avenue at 28th Street // <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-york-taste-presented-by-citi-tickets-27446916466?aff=es2#tickets">Tickets: $108 - $212</a>

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For those among us who still have a little Halloween pumpkin juice left in the tank, <a href="http://hideawaycircus.com/slumber/">SLUMBER</a> offers an immersive theater show that's guaranteed to confuse, delight, and scare the shit out of you. The production follows a choose-your-own-horror format that blurs the line between performer and patron as it tells the story of a gritty girl squad of circus dancers reckoning with death and whatever comes after. The show features top-notch choreography from Keone and Mari Madrid and has been a highlight of House of Yes's fall schedule; it'll continue through the first week of November. Careful: there's plenty of blood involved. Show runs Thursday-Sunday, November 3-6th; <a href="http://hideawaycircus.com/slumber/">Showtimes vary</a> // <a href="www.houseofyes.org">House of Yes</a>, 2 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn // <a href="http://hideawaycircus.com/slumber/">Tickets $35-75</a>

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In some literary circles, it's hard to find a panel with a single woman at the helm, let alone five. Grab a copy of Reductress's first-ever print book, burn your bra, and head to the Strand for <a href="http://www.strandbooks.com/event/how-to-win-at-feminism">How to WIN at Feminism with Reductress</a>, a panel discussion with five brilliant women: Reductress's Sarah Pappalardo and Beth Newell; Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Charla Lauriston; Jezebel's Joanna Rothkopf; and Jessica Bennet, author of Feminist Fight Club. If you're unfamiliar with Reductress, check out some of their gems: this roundup of <a href="http://reductress.com/post/five-female-ceos-so-inspiring-youll-almost-forget-how-evil-their-corporations-are/">inspiring, #woke corporate feminists</a> and a <a href="http://reductress.com/post/budget-friendly-travel-ideas-for-the-couple-looking-to-break-up/">travel guide</a> for couples who hate each other are a good place to start. (Gaby Del Valle) Wednesday, November 2nd, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. // <a href="http://www.strandbooks.com/">The Strand</a>, 828 Broadway // $15 or free with book purchase

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This nightmare rollercoaster of an election is finally coming to a close, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1613530572284845/">The U.S. Without Us: Vote Por Tu American Dystopia</a> is going to send it off with a bang. The free dance party, hosted by Sangria Editora and Latin New Wave, is a celebration of New York's diversity and a reminder that one of the two frontrunners wants to take this diversity away and build a giant wall around what remains. Three days before you head to the polls, come dance to Latino tunes, drink to democracy, and think about what the U.S. would be if some of us weren't here. (Gaby Del Valle) Saturday, November 5th, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. // <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StarrBarBK/">Starr Bar</a>, 214 Starr Street between Wyckoff Avenue & Willoughby Avenue // Free

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Remixing and mashing up Radiohead's catalog seems like a crime against the laws of nature, but local producer and DJ <a href="http://www.motionpotion.com/">Motion Potion</a> has been working tirelessly at it for the past five years, and he's a reasonable man so get off his case. All that hard work paid off with the August release of <a href="www.subalchemy.com">Subterranean Homesick Alchemy</a>, a full-length record that discombobulates classics like "Creep," "Bodysnatchers," and "There There," reshaping them into house-tinged dance tracks. This month, Motion Potion <a href="http://www.brooklynbowl.com/event/1332251-motion-potion-radiohead-remix-brooklyn/">will play Brooklyn Bowl</a> in a special late night set of Radiohead reworks by both himself and others. It'll be a chance to experience the greatest band in modern rock in a whole new way (and practice your <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfOa1a8hYP8">Thom Yorke dance moves</a>). <iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/276558124&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe>Saturday, November 5th, 11:59 p.m. // <a href="http://www.brooklynbowl.com/brooklyn/">Brooklyn Bowl</a>, 61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn // <a href="http://www.brooklynbowl.com/event/1332251-motion-potion-radiohead-remix-brooklyn/">Tickets $7-10</a>

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We're still a few years away from Elon Musk's inevitable colonization of Mars, but establishing a base on the red planet has been part of the public imagination since the Cold War. Since her relocation to the Mojave Desert in 2013, artist MPA has been fascinated with the potential colonization of Mars. Her new exhibition at the Whitney, <a href="http://whitney.org/Exhibitions/RedInView">RED IN VIEW</a>, explores Mars's role as a potential site of colonization, a resource for Earth, and even as a site of possible human origin that raises questions about militarism, patriarchy, and colonization. The exhibition includes live performances and appearances by two Martian moons, Phobos and Deimos, on its opening date. (Gaby del Valle) Opens on Friday, November 11th and runs until February 2017 // <a href="http://whitney.org/">The Whitney</a>, 99 Gansevoort Street // <a href="http://whitney.org/Exhibitions/RedInView">Free</a>

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In the age of Snapchat, Periscope, and YouTube uploads, the notion of a carefully-considered concert film seems almost quaint. Still, Martin Scorsese's The Last Waltz endures as one of the most touching and talent-filled documents in the history of music, and it still rocks as hard as ever (those unconvinced can consult <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44wDwMQVqCc">Van Morrison's leg kicks</a>). Scorsese chronicles The Band's final live concert, played on Thanksgiving Day 1976, with sit-ins from Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Ringo Starr, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, Neil Diamond, The Staple Singers, and Eric Clapton. Guitarist and singer Robbie Robertson and Scorsese himself will <a href="http://metrograph.com/events/">drop by Metrograph for a very special 40th anniversary screening</a> of the film, but even if you can't make it for them a film this good demands to be seen on the big screen. You had better believe they're gonna play it loud. Friday and Sunday, November 11th and 13th; Showtimes vary // <a href="http://metrograph.com/">Metrograph</a>, 7 Ludlow Street, Manhattan // <a href="http://metrograph.com/film/film/509/the-last-waltz">Tickets $15</a>

(Still from The Last Waltz)

We know you're secretly kicking yourself for skipping Oldchella, so here's your chance to get your rocks off: <a href="http://www.stonesexhibitionism.com/">Exhibitionism</a>, a massive traveling exhibit dedicated to the Rolling Stones will be opening in the West Village, offering fans the chance to get an up-close look at the band's instruments, outfits, lyric sheets, exclusive photos, backstage artifacts, studio outtakes, and so much more. Basically, it's like a Hard Rock Cafe that won't make you hate yourself! Exhibitionism features over 500 items displayed across nine different galleries, and brings original pieces by Andy Warhol, Alexander McQueen, Jeff Koons, Shepard Fairey, Jean-Luc Godard and Martin Scorsese all into conversation with the band's own catalog. For both die-hard fans and casual rockers, it's a can't-miss compendium of one of history's greatest bands. Exhibit opens Saturday, November 12th // <a href="http://www.industrianyc.com/">Industria NYC</a>, 775 Washington Street, Manhattan // <a href="https://ticketek.stonesexhibitionism.com/shows/show.aspx?sh=ROLLINGS17">Tickets $28-37</a>

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Bloody Marys outrank mimosas and Bellinis as the best brunch cocktail, and for good reason. In addition to being the perfect accompaniment to a hungover meal, they're also almost completely customizable. Villain's <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloody-mary-battle-tickets-26582398670?aff=awesome&afu=170496438820">Bloody Mary Battle</a> is bringing together 15 mixologists from around the city to show off their skills and compete for the title of NYC's best Bloody. A ticket gets you access to a two-hour-long Bloody Mary party, a sample from each competitor, and a chance to help crown the winner. (Gaby Del Valle) Saturday, November 12th, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. // <a href="http://www.villain-llc.com/">Villain</a>, 50 North 3rd Street between Kent Avenue & Wythe Avenue // <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloody-mary-battle-tickets-26582398670?aff=awesome&afu=170496438820">Tickets: $45 - $65</a>

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Coquito can be thought of as Puerto Rico's answer to eggnog. The drink is usually made with rum, egg yolk, coconut milk, condensed milk, and cinnamon, but recipes vary from family to family. The Bronx Museum's Coquito Masters competition will give coquito connoisseurs throughout the city a chance to show off their interpretation of the beverage and compete for the title of Coquito Master. On <a href="http://www.bronxmuseum.org/events/coquito-masters-bronx-qualifier">November 5th</a>, contestants will bring in their version of coquito to be judged by audience members who determine which competitors have what it takes to make it to the final round. If you can't make it on the 5th but still want a taste, the winners and finalists of the competition will have their coquito varieties for <a href="http://www.bronxmuseum.org/events/coquito-masters-presents-the-coquito-marqueta">sale at the museum on November 13th</a>. (Gaby Del Valle) The Bronx Qualifier will take place on Saturday, November 5th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. <a href="http://www.bronxmuseum.org/events/coquito-masters-bronx-qualifier">The Coquito Marqueta</a> will take place on Sunday, November 13th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. // Bronx Museum, 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street // Free

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The Eldridge Street Synagogue is celebrating its 130th birthday with a party that promises to take you back to 1886 (minus most of the bad stuff from the time). For one day only, the Museum at Eldridge Street's <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/generation-to-generation-festival-tickets-26328881393?aff=es2">Generation to Generation Festival</a> will commemorate more than a century of the neighborhood's diverse history with themed games, music, and an "American apple pie making demonstration." The immersive activities include a citizenship test for nineteenth-century immigrants, recipes from the 1901 Settlement Cookbook, and for kids, old-timey homework. (Gaby Del Valle) Sunday, November 13th, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. // Museum at Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge Street // <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/generation-to-generation-festival-tickets-26328881393?aff=es2">Free</a>

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Earlier this year, Dennis Cooper's beloved literary blog <a href="http://sfist.com/2016/08/27/dennis_cooper_gets_google_to_give_h.php">was deleted by Google</a> for violating Blogger's terms of service. After enlisting the help of a Google employee and a lawyer, Cooper's blog, which included a GIF-based novel he spent seven months writing, was eventually returned. For one night only, <a href="http://www.newmuseum.org/calendar/view/1109/violations-an-evening-of-interpretive-readings-of-dennis-cooper-s-gif-novels">Violations</a>, a reading of Cooper's GIF-based novels, will be "read" by his friends at the New Museum. Writers, poets, musicians, dancers, and choreographers will take turns performing interpretive readings of Cooper's entirely image-based novels, followed by a discussion on the relationship between social media companies and the people who use their services. (Gaby Del Valle) Wednesday, November 16, 7 p.m. // The New Museum, 235 Bowery at Stanton Street // <a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/177/tickets?eventId=57f6903b1f02163cc48b5922&date=2016-11-16T00:00:00-0500">Tickets: $20</a>

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It's no secret that Terrence Malick's 2011 film The Tree of Life is one of the most beautiful cinematic works ever realized. Loosely based around the story of one man's coming-of-age during the 1950s, the movie veers off in many surreal directions, trying (and succeeding) to convey the deep complexity of creation, life, and death. Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain star as the parents of a young Sean Penn, each with their own captivating philosophy on how to reckon with life's great questions. Any lesser director would crumble under such a sprawling premise, but Malick pulls off something astonishing. If you've only ever seen it on a laptop, now <a href="http://www.bam.org/film/2016/the-tree-of-life">BAM is offering the chance to see the film</a> in a full-size theater...with the accompaniment of a live orchestra performing the works of Mahler, Brahms and Mozart. If you haven't felt transported in a while, then make sure you're there for the journey. <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WXRYA1dxP_0" width="640"></iframe> Friday and Saturday, November 18th and 19th; 7:30 p.m. // <a href="http://www.bam.org/">BAM</a>, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn // <a href="http://commerce.bam.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=11715">Tickets $35-85</a>

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New York's <a href="http://www.arabcinemaweek.com/">Arab Cinema Week</a> takes place this month, and with it comes over a dozen of the region's best new works, many of which strive to make sense (or at the least, bear witness) of the Arab Spring and what's come after. The essential highlight here is Whose Country?, a 60 minute, largely undercover documentary that chronicles the repression, fear, and resistance that's been coursing through Egypt ever since the fall of Hosni Mubarak in 2011. Populated by men who spend most days fearing for their lives while still striving to change things for the better, it's the kind of nuanced encounter with real life in the Arab world that's largely missing from American media. Festival runs Friday-Thursday, November 18th - 24th; Showtimes vary // <a href="https://www.cinemavillage.com/">Cinema Village</a>, 22 East 12th Street, Manhattan // <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arab-cinema-week-by-moviepigs-tickets-28741354164">Tickets here</a>

Still from Whose Country?

<a href="http://www.childsplay.org/">Childsplay</a> is an ensemble company dedicated to keeping traditional styles of music and dance alive and well. It's a serious cause, not kid's stuff, and their upcoming concert is set to be a barnburner. A fiddle supergroup of players including master luthier Bob Childs (who builds all of the group's instruments) will <a href="http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/9400/Music/fiddlers-fiddles-fiddlemaker-with-karan-casey">descend upon NPR's Symphony Space</a> to perform traditional Irish, French-Canadian, Cape Breton, Bluegrass, Appalachian, and Scandinavian songs with the help of vocalist Karan Casey. You've certainly never heard ye olde string instruments shred this hard. Friday, November 18th, 8 p.m. // <a href="http://www.symphonyspace.org/">Symphony Space</a>, 2537 Broadway, Manhattan // <a href="http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/9400/Music/fiddlers-fiddles-fiddlemaker-with-karan-casey">Tickets $30-40</a>

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MoMA PS1, the MoMAs cooler, younger sibling, is opening up its doors after dark for its annual Night At The Museum bash. It promises to be a more low-key affair than PS1's last big venture, but Night At The Museum still shouldn't be missed. Beginning at 8 p.m., you'll be able to take in the museum's exhibitions in a (literal) new light, including Sascha Braunig's "Shivers" and Mark Leckey's "Containers and Their Drivers," the largest exhibition of his work to date. M. Wells will be serving up food and drinks for party-goers and art-lovers all night. (Gaby Del Valle) Saturday, November 19th, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. // MoMA Ps1, 22-25 Jackson Avenue at 46th Avenue, Long Island City // <a href="https://45086.blackbaudhosting.com/45086/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=dfe6358a-5f18-471c-ac8a-c9f55a1c4746">Tickets: $18</a>

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Fall may technically be cider season, but that doesn't mean your imbibing should be limited to apple-based (or worse, pumpkin-spice) drinks. The <a href="http://newyorkwineevents.com/events/nyc-autumn-wine-festival/">NYC Autumn Wine Festival</a> gives you a chance to sip on over 150 wines, paired with light fare from New York Yankees Steakhouse, including a cheese and charcuterie board, ravioli, and sliders, as well as small bites from several food vendors. The Saul Rubin Duo will be playing live jazz throughout the night, and attendees get to take home a wine glass to commemorate the night. (Gaby Del Valle) Saturday, November 19th, 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. // New York Yankees Steakhouse, 7 West 51st Street // <a href="http://newyorkwineevents.com/events/nyc-autumn-wine-festival/">Tickets: $85 (for groups) - $225</a>

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Beginning in December, the MoMA will be hosting a retrospective film screening of Pedro Almodovar's best work, beginning with his first film: Pepi, Luci, Bom, y otras checkas del monton on the 29th. If you'd rather not wait a month to get your fix, check out Garlic & Parsley's <a href="http://garlicandparsleys.com/?p=2424">Almodovar-themed pop-up dinner</a>, a four-course meal featuring dishes inspired by the Spanish director and his films. The menu includes Spanish potato omelettes, cod in pil-pil sauce, <a href="https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bizcocho_borracho">bizcocho borracho</a> (literally: drunk cake), a gazpacho cocktail, and plenty of wine. (Gaby Del Valle) Sunday, November 20th, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. // El Barrio's Artspace PS109, 215 East 99th Street at 3rd Avenue // <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-dinner-almodovars-night-moma-retrospective-tickets-28768809283?aff=es2">Tickets: $80</a>

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Weird and even weirder will collide at Alphabet City's Nublu when <a href="http://lpr.com/lpr_events/busdriver-deantoni-parks-nublu-november-15th-2016/">Busdriver</a> performs with support from drummer/composer/synth genius Deantoni Parks. A criminally underrated MC reared by Los Angeles's avant-rap scene, Busdriver has proven over numerous records to be fearlessly drawn to weird tempos, wonky beats, and off-kilter subject matter. Recently, he's pumped up his verses with a much stronger emphasis on social justice, all while sacrificing none of the eccentricity of his younger self. If you haven't kept up with the modern rap scene, then this is the rap show for you. Tuesday, November 15th, 8 p.m. // <a href="http://www.nublu.net/">Nublu</a>, 151 Avenue C, Manhattan // <a href="http://lpr.com/lpr_events/busdriver-deantoni-parks-nublu-november-15th-2016/">Tickets $12-15</a>

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In just a few short years, indie R&B producer Antonio Cuna (aka Sweater Beats) has managed to hammer out an aesthetic that's soft, infectious, and eminently tasteful. Sweater Beats is at the forefront of democratized, Soundcloud-fueled beatmaking that bridges old-school hip-hop with newfangled technologies, a dash of dubstep, and plenty of woozy vocals. It all adds up to possibly the best make-out music ever made, and later this month <a href="http://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com/event/1297413-sweater-beats-brooklyn">he'll perform it live at Music Hall of Williamsburg</a> during his first-ever nationwide tour. Consider it the formal cuffing season kickoff party. <iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/289756567&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe> Saturday, November 26th, 8 p.m. //<a href="http://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com/"> Music Hall of Williamsburg</a>, 66 N 6th Street, Brooklyn // <a href="http://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com/event/1297413-sweater-beats-brooklyn">Tickets $16-18</a>

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