Out & About
Thu 13
Women Writing BrazilPEN America, 588 Broadway
7-9 p.m. $10
Celebrate free expression through conversations about contemporary issues at the third PEN Live session at the KGB Bar.
212-334-1660. www.pen.org
Poetic MemoirPoets House, 10 River Terrace
7-9 p.m. $10, $7 students and seniors, free for members
Join professor, editor and author Colleen McElroy for a conversation about home and poetry’s role in her life.
212-431-7920. www.poetshouse.org
Fri 14
What Just Happened?Schimmel Center, 1 Place Plaza
7:30-8:40 p.m. $29
Magician Harrison Greenbaum combines magic and comedy for one night only at this 16+ event.
212-346-1715. www.schimmelcenter.org
Run4KnowledgePS/IS 276, 55 Battery Place
5:30-7:30 p.m. Free
The Battery Park City School PTA hosts a run from Wagner Park to Rockefeller Park.
212-266-5800. www.bpcschool.org
Sat 15
Chinese American Genealogy ConferenceMuseum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre St.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Two-day registration $188, single-day registration $110
Engage in workshops, presentations and consultations with experts of Chinese genealogy to discover your family roots and lineage.
855-955-6622. www.mocanyc.org
Fall IntensiveDance With Me, 466 Broome St.
11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Free
A one-day dance camp taught by various Dance With Me teachers and professionals.
212-840-3262. www.dancewithmeusa.com
Sun 16
Overcoming Financial FearsGalvanize, 315 Hudson St.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. $40
Enjoy some brunch and champagne while learning how to overcome financial burdens through using vision boards.
212-658-1791. www.galvanize.com
Open HouseNational Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis, 40 West 13th St.
1-3 p.m. Free
Learn about training to become a psychoanalyst or psychotherapist.
212-924-7440. www.npap.org
Mon 17
Dirty Water DogsEar Inn, 326 Spring St.
11:59 p.m.-3 a.m. Tipping necessary
The city-based band plays cajun, zydeco and funk.
212-226-9060. www.dirtywaterdogsnyc.com
Lady LibertyBoots and Saddle Drag Lounge, 100 7th Ave.
9 p.m.-12 a.m. Free
Brita Filter and Terra Hyman host a drag competition featuring entertainer Mimi Carey.
646-892-4800. www.bootsandsaddlenyc.com
Tue 18
Skin Care SeminarNew York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, 1 Pace Plaza
6-8 p.m. Free
Learn about how skin care is not just for the summertime at this free health and wellness seminar
212-932-4000. www.nyp.org
Frocky HorrorThe Monster, 80 Grove St.
11 p.m.-2 a.m. $20
A candy-filled version of the Rocky Horror Show filled with burlesque, horror and themed drinks.
212-924-3558. www.monsterbarnyc.com
Wed 19
Plant Nite NYCCupping Room Café, 359 Broadway
7-9 p.m. $76.98
Drink, dance and build table-top garden terrariums with special herbs for the approaching holiday season.
212-925-2898. www.plantnite.com.
Presidential Debate Watch PartyHousing Works Bookstore Café, 126 Crosby St.
8-11:30 p.m. $8
Comedians Keisha Zollar, Joel Kim Booster and others engage in a mock debate before final presidential debate.
212-334-3324. www.housingworks.org