Just a few hours ago, I ran into THE Dev Hynes, aka Blood Orange. I was so starstruck I forgot how to speak. If you're unfamiliar (like my mom was when I texted her freaking out), his music somehow sounds like it’s from the past and future at the same time… kinda like jazz… oh, look at that seamless transition, Corrie. 👀

We're giving one lucky winner $150 to One Flight Up, FiDi's cozy new, musician-owned jazz club. Enter to win and enjoy an intimate live set and classic cocktails on us, aka your friends here at DoNYC!

Ooo ooo, one more thing! You're in for a treat because this is officially the Halloween edition of our newsletter. Cue the confetti cannons and evil laughter. Mwahahaha! 🕸️

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Still figuring out your Halloweekend plans? VESPER NYC has five parties across Laissez Faire, Paradise Club, Ploume, and Cosmo. If you're down for a night of house music and killer costumes, grab tickets now.*

• If you're going for less spooky and more funky this Halloween, Natalie Brooke & Matt Jalbert Band are bringing psychedelic grooves to Bowery Palace next Friday. Enter to win a pair of tickets!*

• New York Night Train's Haunted Hop returns for its 21st year at Knockdown Center next Friday with The Lemon Twigs, Sheer Mag, 40 live acts, 12 DJs, and a $500 costume contest. Secure your spot.

• Roller skating, drag wrestling, a dance party, AND a concert from Big Freedia? WITCHSLAP is bringing it all to Xanadu next Friday just in time for Halloween. Get tickets today.

• Plus, check out our Halloween Top Picks for even more concerts, parties, and spooky events. Updated daily!

HALLOWEEKEND IS ALMOST HERE. GOT PLANS?

With Halloweekend only a week away, it's probably time to figure out what you're doing. From costume parties and haunted houses to scary movies and free events, we've rounded up everything you need for Halloween in NYC.

• Our Halloween Top Picks 

• Queer Halloween Parties & Events

• Scary Movies on the Big Screen

• Where to Find Your Halloween Costume

• Haunted Houses & Hayrides for the Brave

• Spooky Fun That Won't Cost You a Dime

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• If your plans next weekend involve less partying and more running, Band-Aid and Liberty Bagels are giving out free bagels and running merch ahead of the marathon. (Though, bagels are pretty good for hangovers too.)

• Crashing out over your ex at the Halloween party or a costume that won't arrive? You're not alone. DoorDash found that 78% of locals surveyed have crashed out in the past month. For your next meltdown, use code BRBCRYING for 20% off an eligible order.

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