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My 14th Annual Bday Horror Movie Marathon Watch Party

My 14th Annual Bday Horror Movie Marathon Watch Party

Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM
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My 14th annual bday horror movie marathon watch party is set to take place in October and for the first time ever I’m taking the event mainstream by opening it up to the broader community of horror movie lovers beyond my usual (already considerable) network of friends. The situation is that my bday falls right around Halloween and so every year to celebrate for the last 13 years I've hosted an epic, all-night/weekend horror movie marathon watch party that was historically a single evening, 12-hour affair where we ran thru all if not most of a legacy slasher franchise for the first 8 years (Child’s Play/Chucky 3x, Halloween 2x, Leprechaun 2x, and Friday the 13th/Jason 1x). In order to be completists 5 years ago we started a fresh new tradition-within-the-tradition and expanded the party to 2 nights, with 12 movies and 18 hours of every Friday the 13th/Jason; 8 movies, season 1 and 18 hours of every Child’s Play/Chucky outing; and 13 movies and 20 hours of every Halloween, respectively. And the last 2 years we broke new ground yet again by departing from the single franchise format and mixing it up with different characters and stories tied to certain themes on different days: Slashers Saturday (The Burning, Slumber Party Massacre, Streetwalkin, Chopping Mall, Man’s Best Friend, Serial Mom, My Bloody Valentine 3D and Nurse 3D) + Monsters Sunday (The Maze 3D, Humanoids From the Deep, Parasite 3D, Night of the Demons, Tremors and Jeepers Creepers) in 2024, and Underwater Terror Friday (Creature From the Lagoon 3D, Jaws, Piranha, Piranha 3D, Bait 3D and The Meg 3D) + Found Footage/Screenlife Saturday (Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made, Megan Is Missing, Banshee Chapter, Creep, Ratter, Hell House LLC, Searching and Host) last year. This year we’re continuing to build on that legacy of breaking new ground for no-holds-barred fun by boldly going where no party has gone before — Alien Invasion Friday and Foreign Nightmares Saturday. That’s right. 7 movies and 11.5 hours of terrifyingly memorable and iconic movies depicting alien invasions and infiltrations on Earth spanning *61 years* on Friday, and 10 hours of hard-hitting, provocative and nightmare-inducing foreign movies on Saturday. Join us at my apartment on Friday October 16th from 3 pm to 2:30 am and on Saturday October 17th from 3:30pm to 1:40 am as we usher in this bold new chapter of movie watch partying with: Night 1 - Alien Invasion It Came From Outer Space 3D (1953) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) The Thing (1982) Predator 3D (1987) Dark Angel/I Come In Peace (1990) Signs (2002) Alien Abduction (2014) Night 2 - Foreign Nightmares The Vanishing (1988) Funny Games (1997) Cure (1997) Triangle (2009) Terrified (2018) Talk To Me (2023) Full bar, delicious food, drinking games, a no-frills home movie theater. If ur into horror movies in spooky season, what’s not to love?!? Over the years I've been doin this I've built up a nice crowd of regulars (20+ people). That said, this marks the first time I’m opening it up to the general public so as I’m taking a chance here I’m gonna insist on meeting anyone interested before giving out my location. This way I can root out the serial killers, etc. Simply RSVP and I’ll reach out to schedule a meetup at a public location (let’s say a bar?). As this takes place in an NYC apartment, space is limited so this will be strictly first come, first served up to about 10 people. Please keep ur RSVP updated so people on the waitlist can join. Everyone interested should bring $15 for food + drinks, as I provide plenty of both, including pizza and appetizers plus a full bar. Please note that although the party is very long (21.5 hours spread out across two nights), with people coming and going as they please, there will be times where it’ll be standing room so I can’t guarantee everyone a seat at all hours (mine is not a huge apartment). I have no idea what kind of response to expect here but if I get flooded with interest I’ll try my best to organize a group outing that way everyone gets to know each other in one shot.

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DJ TM.8 presents: Back to the '80s WEEKLY Saturday Dance Party, 5pm-9:30pm, FREE

DJ TM.8 presents: Back to the '80s WEEKLY Saturday Dance Party, 5pm-9:30pm, FREE

Sat, Oct 10, 9:00 PM
From Manhattan Back to the '80s Dance Party
4.8

\*\*Hotel Chantelle (basement)\*\* 92 Ludlow Street (corner of Delancey Street) New York, NY 10002. FREE with RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5pm-930pm-saturdays-back-to-the-80s-dance-party-wthe-legend-dj-tm8-tickets-1065877110129 🔥 REAL Manhattan Nightclub. REAL ‘80s Energy. Lights, sound & vibe that feel like midnight at 5 PM. 💥 Drink Specials: $7 ANY Beers • $7 Hard Seltzers • $9 Well Drinks No elevator waits. No velvet-rope attitude. 80s session is alive and well as a chill, nostalgic pre-game or standalone early option, 5 pm till 9:30 pm every Saturday! Dance to the ‘80s hits you know and love —the rock, the pop, the new wave/synth-pop, the R&B, and the freestyle, plus a touch of the ‘70s and ‘90s — all spun by The Legend DJ TM.8 using real CDs — no laptop! Got a request? Write it in his notebook by the DJ booth. History: The Legend DJ TM.8 was the General Manager & Resident DJ for 37 years at Manhattan’s Legendary East Village venue, the Pyramid Club (1984-2021). Thank you all! DJ TM.8 Check out DJ TM.8 posts/videos on: @djtm.8 (TikTok) @DJ_TM8 on X (Twitter) @nyc80sdanceparty (Instagram) DJ TM.8 Events (Facebook) DJ TM.8 (Facebook) @backtothe80s.with.djtm.8 (TikTok)

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Let's Drink Beer at Blocktoberfest!

Sat, Oct 24, 5:00 PM
From New York City Gay Craft Beer Lovers
4.8
20 attendees
Little Manila Parade and Block Party! 🇵🇭

Little Manila Parade and Block Party! 🇵🇭

Sun, Oct 18, 3:35 PM
From Borough Hoppers
4.9

On Sunday, October 18th, let’s enjoy the Little Manila Parade and Block Party! 11:35am to 1pm Can join anytime! Event goes until 6pm but host leaves at 1pm! Meet outside Renee’s Kitchenette, from 11:35am to 11:50am Explore parade and block party, from 11:50 to 1pm Free, but please RSVP Please get your free ticket to the Little Manila Parade and Block Party here: https://partiful.com/e/jEkkwbkdWajwryY9G4oJ? Beforehand we'll go to another free event nearby, as we'll have tasty Filipino food and drinks at Renee's Kitchenette from 10am to 11:45am! 🇵🇭 Meetup event link: https://www.meetup.com/borough-hoppers/events/316869945 Google maps link to Renee's (our meetup location): https://maps.app.goo.gl/3WUYzS3JCuihoa5KA Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

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JoctoberFest 2026

Sun, Oct 11, 12:00 AM
From Brooklyn Buddies: GayBi Guys' private parties
4.9
28 attendees
Argentine Tango Class & Party - Domingo Loco

Argentine Tango Class & Party - Domingo Loco

Sun, Oct 25, 9:00 PM
From Art & Argentine Tango en El Barrio
5.0

Milonga Domingo Loco (Every 4th Sunday of the month) at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109, 215 E 99th Street, NYC Green & Yellow Subways One Block away Free Parking on Streets and Avenues Beautiful large Dance Floor (Real Wood) Outdoor Space with benches available for chilling out Tango Lesson from 5-6 p.m. with Guest Teachers Performance around 8 p.m. Milonga from 6-10 p.m. $25 Hosts: Dragan Ranitovic & Elliott Ortiz... Photography & Technical Support: Marc Fiaux Cash Food & Drinks Available

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