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1. EXCLUSIVE!! All the Super Week Events in one post!

ny super week 592x299 EXCLUSIVE!! All the Super Week Events in one post!

Yes yes I know you are not supposed to use the word EXCLUSIVE in comics journalism, but I wanted to make sure you knew that this is the ONLY ALL TEXT listing for ALL the events of Super Week, Oct. 4-11, with all the links for tickets the venues dates times and EVERYHTING. Thanks to the awesome folks at ReedPOP for making this available to us.

Only a handful of events are strictly comics, but if its comedy theater, music and Star Trek you want, oh boy this is going to be amazing. From the Intrepid to the Natural History Museum to the Hammerstein, events of all kinds and nerdly interests are taking over NYC. Get your tickets now and rest up..you’re going to need it!

 

 

 


 

 

Oct 3-12, 2014

Tues – Fri at 8pm; Sat at 3pm & 8pm; Sun at 3pm & 7pm

Bedbugs!!! It’s A Musical

Arclight Theatre

$69 and $49 with NYSW card (normally $89 and $69) Discount code: BiteNYSW

“In this girl-meets-bug sci-fi-rock-musical-comedy, Carly, an exterminator, is hell-bent on avenging her mother’s bedbug related death. In an effort to permanently rid the city of its infestation, she accidentally mutates the pests into blood-sucking, heavy metal rock gods. Bedbugs!!! is an original musical that the NY Times called, “…a little bit “Little Shop of Horrors” and a little bit “Rocky Horror Show,” but even more over the top.” This “*improbably entertaining” and “**wonderfully outrageous and inventive” musical is a blitz of 80’s nostalgia and a creepy-crawly love affair of massive proportions.

http://www.bedbugsmusical.com/


 

Oct 3-12, 2014

8pm-11pm

H.P. Lovecraft Fest

Kraine Theater

$18

The award-winning, critically acclaimed RADIOTHEATRE continues its quest to adapt live on stage 40 classic short stories by H.P. Lovecraft. “A cult hit in the East Village!” NY TIMES.   Next up, THE 6th ANNUAL H.P. LOVECRAFT FESTIVAL OCT 2-31, 2014 at the Kraine Theater, NYC. Tales include The Dunwich Horror, Reanimator, Shadow Over Innsmouth, and more complete with great storytellers, original music score and dynamic sound design. This year, the fest also adds the best short Lovecraft films from 20 yrs of THE H.P.LOVECRAFT FILM FESTIVAL – Portland. AND, on OCT 30/31 the live show travels to Feinstein’s in San Francisco. INFO: www.radiotheatrenyc.com

http://www.radiotheatrenyc.com


 

Oct 6-Oct 12, 2014

10am-6pm

Comics at Columbia: Past, Present, Future

Butler Library at Columbia University

$0.00

Comics have a long tradition at Columbia University, going back to the 18th century. This exhibition will showcase some of the treasures of the Rare Book & Manuscript Libraries’ comics archives, both old and new. Come visit the RBML gallery between October 6, 2014 and January 23, 2015, and join us for our grand opening event and reception on Tuesday, October 7th, 6 PM, in Butler Library, Broadway and 114th Street.

N/A

 

Oct 9 & 10, 2014

11am – 10pm

ESL One New York 2014 – DOTA 2 Championship

The Theater at Madison Square Garden

$59

“Buy your 2-day pass for the next installment of ESL’s ESL One Dota 2 championship tournaments will be held at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on October 9-10, 2014. As part of ReedPOP’s inaugural New York Super Week and the largest e-Sports event ever held in New York and the East Coast, ESL, Twitch and ReedPOP will play host to eight of the world’s top Dota 2 teams as they compete for a massive $100,000 prize pool.

 

ESL One at New York Super Week

ESL One will be a cornerstone of ReedPOP’s New York Super Week, an epic ten-day-long festival featuring over 60 awesome nerdy pop culture events across all five boroughs of New York City, a fitting to lead-up this year’s New York Comic Con.

 

To find out more about ESL One, be sure to visit the official website and follow @ESL on Twitter. Also, you can watch e-Sports history being made from the on ESL’s Twitch channel.”

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Dota-2-tickets/artist/2014723

 

Friday October 3, 2014

8pm – 10pm

StarTalk Live!

Hammerstein Ballroom

$35-$55

“Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson welcomes special guest Malcolm Gladwell to the stage for this special edition of StarTalk Live!, the kick-off event of the first annual New York Super Week. In addition to Gladwell, comedian co-host Eugene Mirman and comedian Wyatt Cenac will be on stage as well to add their unique humor and perspectives to the show.

StarTalk Radio, from Curved Light Productions, is the first and only popular commercial radio program devoted to all things space and is hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. As Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, Tyson makes regular appearances as the “nation’s expert on space” on major news programs and popular shows (Daily Show, Colbert Report).

Tyson’s writings (such as The Sky is Not the Limit: Adventures of an Urban Astrophysicist) and NOVA specials (Origins, and NOVA ScienceNOW) have already won him a faithful media following. In February 2012, Tyson released his tenth book, containing every thought he has ever had on the past, present, and future of space exploration: Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier. Tyson was voted “”Sexiest Astrophysicist Alive”” by People Magazine in 2000 and Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Persons in the World for 2007. Recently Tyson served as Executive Editor and on camera Host & Narrator for Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey, the 21st century reboot of Carl Sagan’s landmark television series.

StarTalk Live!, co-produced by Curved Light Productions and Pretty Good Friends, bridges the intersection between Pop Culture and Science with clarity, humor and passion.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/StarTalk-Live-tickets/artist/1985875

 

Friday October 3, 2014

7pm-11pm

IFC Center Screenings and Premieres

IFC Center

$14-$20

Presented at IFC Center from October 3-12, 2014, New York Super Week and IFC team-up to premiere several films, showcase filmmakers and television personalities, and screen cult classics. Among others, audiences can watch the National Theatre Live’s productions of Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Lee Miller, Harmontown with an appearance by Dan Harmon, Showrunners with Janet Tamaro of Rizzoli & Isles, the US premiere of Cowboy Bebop by FUNimation, and an evening with Nick Offerman. Full details and tickets available shortly.

Friday October 3, 2014

9:30pm-11pm

Improv Face Off

The Kill Bar at Times Square

$10 advance $15 at door

Face Off has recruited and trained some of the brightest rising stars of the stage and screen, and took away their scripts! Watch what happens when teams of these expert improvisers compete in Times Square’s comedy championship match! Improv Face Off features two teams of master improvisers competing to bring the funny in this all out comedy win! Using audience suggestions, they create sidesplitting comedy on the spot! So damn funny you won’t believe its improvised!! Learn more at http://www.faceoffunlimited.com/IFO

http://www.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=337603&cart

 

Saturday October 4, 2014

5pm-6:45pm

Black Girl Nerds (live podcast)

Galapagos Art Space

$10

Black Girl Nerds is an online community solely devoted to promoting nerdiness among women of color. The online community consists of a website, podcast, and active social media engagement that allows several blerds (black nerds) to connect, network, and foster relationships. The community is not exclusive to Black women and welcome all nerds to be a part of our community. The term was coined because many websites do not feature geek girls of color, so BGN is an imprint in cyberspace to illustrate that Black women are just as nerdy as everyone else! Join us for this special live podcast as part of New York Super Week featuring our own super guests (TBD).

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5346085

 

Saturday October 4, 2014

7:30pm-11pm

Astronomy Night at the Intrepid Museum

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

$0 (but must RSVP)

Join local astronomers for star-gazing on the flight deck, check out the Museum’s portable planetarium, and enjoy talks and hands-on demonstrations. Doors open at 7:30pm and the event ends at 10:30pm.

http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Astronomy-Nights-2014.aspx

 

Saturday October 4, 2014

8pm-10pm

BATSU!

JeBon Sushi

$25 GA and $40 VIP

Acclaimed comedy company Face Off Unlimited brings you a special event to kick off New York Super Week! Named “one of the best things to do in NYC” (CBS News), BATSU! is New York City’s live Japanese game show experience. Four warriors compete in comedy challenges where the losers face painful punishments and outrageous costumed characters! BATSU! is hosted by former Japanese child star Brian Walters and the lovely yet merciless Noriko Sato. BATSU! takes place in a cool subterranean lounge theatre in NYC’s “Little Tokyo.” A full menu/bar is available and audience members enjoy sushi, noodles, and sake, while the bravest may even sign up for a chance to participate in the show to win free drinks and prizes! This very special performance just for New York Super Week will take you into the world of the underground “East Village sensation” (Asian Fusion Magazine) that is BATSU! What better way to start off a super week than with a wild and crazy trip to Japan?!

http://www.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=337574&cart

 

Saturday October 4, 2014

6pm – 9pm

Sega Of America Presents Sonic Boom 2014 Fan Event

Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom

$35.65

“SEGA of America is proud to present Sonic Boom 2014, a fan-oriented celebration of Sonic the Hedgehog! Sonic Boom 2014 will include:

 

– Live performances by Sonic musicians Jun Senoue, Tomoya Ohtani, Ted Poley and Tony Harnell

– Sonic the Hedgehog trivia, Costume Contest, and Giveaways

– Playable demos of Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric for Wii U and Sonic Boom:

Shattered Crystal for Nintendo 3DS

And other special guests!

(Please note: Performances & activities subject to change.) ”

http://www.ticketmaster.com/sega-of-america-presents-sonic-boom-new-york-new-york-10-04-2014/event/00004D04D113A855

 

Saturday October 4, 2014

9pm-11:59pm

Saturday Night Yacht Club Super Hero Party

Pier 16 South Street Seaport, 89 South Street

$15 (normal price $30)

Super Heros, Villains and Trekkies to enjoy a spirit and in the spirit of Comic Con Super Week- on a boat! Transform into your alter ego and join us for a party of superhuman proportions on this special installment of our Saturday Night Yacht Club. Absorb the vitality of your Saturday night aboard the Luxury yacht, ZEPHYR’s three-hour cruise boasting resident celebrity DJs, signature cocktails, and three indoor and outdoor levels of pulsating energy. To receive the New York Super Week discount, enter code: COMICCON on the ticketing website.

https://tickets2.nywt.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2163

 

Saturday October 4, 2014

11:59pm-11:59pm

Syndicate show #2: The Laugh Button Live at New York Super Week with SiriusXM Comedy Presents Gary Gulman, Yannis Pappas, Monroe Martin, Jena Kingsley, Aaron Berg, Crystian Ramirez, and More!

The Stand

$20

Gary Gulman:

 

Gary Gulman is a Boston native who always knew he wanted to be a comedian. Gulman’s humor is unique, clever and highly entertaining. He was seen on Dane Cook’s ‘Tourgasm’ on HBO and recently shot the pilot ‘Dinner with Todd Glass’ with Todd Glass and Sarah Silverman.

 

At the young age of 6, Gulman always loved late night television and dreamed of being a guest one day. That dream came true and he has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn, Last Call with Carson Daly, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Comedy Central (1 hr Special ‘Gary Gulman: Boyish Man’), Showtime Presents Gary Gulman, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, Jimmy Kimmel Live, HBO’s ‘Dane Cook’s Tourgasm,’ Last Comic Standing Seasons 2 and 3 (Runner UP), and was a guest star on Last Comic Standing Season 4.

 

Gulman also performed at the NASCAR Year End Banquet (3 times), New York Comedy Festival (performed at Madison Square Garden) , HBO’s Las Vegas Comedy Festival, Just for Laughs Montreal International Comedy Festival and Just For Laughs Gala in Canada. He was the host of New England Sports Network’s Comedy All Stars and New England Emmy Awards and appeared on National Lampoon’s Rising Stars DVD.

 

He has also performed at over 100 colleges including: Yale, Harvard, Boston College, Tulane, Villanova, Boston University, NYU, UCLA, Ohio State, Texas Christian University, Brandeis and MIT.

Yannis Pappas: Yannis can be seen every night on the new ABC/Univision network Fusion, where he hosts Fusion Live. Yannis has been featured on Comedy Central, VH1’s Best Week Ever and Good Morning America on ABC. He tours the world doing stand up comedy and is known for his immensely popular characters Mr. Panos and Maurica. Along with Director Jesse Scaturro, he is the co-founder of the comedy production company Ditch Films. Follow Yannis on twitter @yannispappas.

http://thestand.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=342848

 

Saturday October 4, 2014

6pm-8pm

The Laugh Button Live at New York Super Week with SiriusXM Comedy Presents Mike Lawrence’s “Days Of Future Laughs”

The Stand

$5

“A skewing of pop culture by Comedy Central’s @Midnight star Mike Lawrence!

Mike Lawrence: Mike Lawrence is a comedian born and raised in South Florida. He began doing comedy as a way to escape the dullness of his job at the McDonald’s Drive-Thru and quickly fell in love with it. He moved to New York in 2007, where he could write about all of his miserable life experiences from a safe distance. He has since performed at the New York Comic Con — a dream come true. He performed at the “”New Faces”” showcase at the 2010 Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. He was also nominated for Best Male Comedian at the 2010 ECNY Awards and featured in Time Out New York. He will make his television debut on “”John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show”” on Comedy Central on April 14, 2011.

http://thestand.laughstub.com/show.cfm?id=342847&cart

 

Saturday October 4, 2014

7:30pm- 9:30pm

Manboobs Family Showcase

Union Hall

$8 in advance, $10 day of show

Come spend your Saturday evening with three grown men who call themselves ManBoobs, as well as, a few of their comedian-type friends. Featuring a mix of Live Sketches, Stand-up Comedy and Video Sketches! Also, Danny Tamberelli, that kid from Pete & Pete is in it.

http://www.unionhallny.com/event/680309

 

Saturday October 4, 2014

9:45pm-1am

Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog Sing-Along and Joss Whedon-Themed Party

Union Hall

$10

“Your application to the Evil League of Evil has been received and you (and your henchman) are invited to Union Hall for our Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog Sing-Along and Whedonverse Party to sing along to the musical based on our newest member, Dr. Horrible! We’ll be showing Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog in its entirety with all the lyrics on screen so everyone can sing along together to their favorite songs. Come in costume as your super villain (or hero) alter ego or as your favorite character from the Whedonverse! Throughout the event we’ll have contests, prizes and surprises to make the night even more horrible…we mean, memorable. And stick around after the Sing-Along because we’re gonna party all night Whedon-style with our Henchman Union certified DJ! We may even have a few Sing-Along clips from Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s “Once More, With Feeling” musical episode…

Featuring:

– Dr. Horrible and Whedon-themed contests and trivia with cool (and evil) prizes like memorabilia from across the Whedonverse, Evil League of Evil membership cards, free drinks and gift cards for frozen yogurt!

– Drinking games paired with the movie so you can sing-along AND drink-along!

– Audition for the Evil League of Evil! Impress Bad Horse with your original super villain costume!

– Show your love of the Whedonverse and dress up as a character from one of his TV shows or movies like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Angel, Dr. Horrible, Dollhouse, or The Avengers…if Whedon is in the credits it’s fair game!

– Our bartender has a Ph.D. in Horribleness…and awesome cocktails! We’ve got themed drinks like the Wonderflonium, Moist’s Lemonade, the Freeze Ray, and more!

http://www.unionhallny.com/event/655413

 

Sunday October 5, 2014

2pm-4pm

Macmillan Audio Presents: Science Fiction Audiobook Narrators Live!

Barnes & Noble Tribeca

$0

“Join the audiobook narrators of your favorite science fiction books (many of whom are stage and screen actors as well!) as they discuss the craft, demonstrate their work, and launch an interactive discussion about the roles of books and audiobooks in today’s SciFi Universe! On October 5, 2014 at 2pm at Barnes & Noble Tribeca, hear from:

  • Rebecca Soler (narrator of Marissa Meyer’s bestselling Lunar Chronicles)
  • Matthew Brown (narrator of Amy Kathleen Ryan’s Sky Chasers trilogy, Mary E. Pearson’s Jenna Fox Trilogy, Julie Cross’s Tempest trilogy etc.)
  • Fred Berman (narrator of Robert Kirkman’s Walking Dead series)

N/A

 

Sunday October 5, 2014

4pm-7pm

Morning Musume

Best Buy Theater

$42

Morning Musume ’14, also known as Momusu, are one of the most successful Japanese all-girl idol group, produced by the famous rock singer-writer Tsunku.They are the lead group of the Hello! Project, which includes other all-girl groups. Their music style is a mix of pop and upbeat coupled with dance performance. The name “Morning Musume” comes from various notions such as abundance, multitude, like the breakfast set you can receive with many elements on it. Their story began in 1997 after a TV audition and they made their major debut in 1998. On September 1999, their 7th single “LOVE Machine” has been sold over a million for their first time. After that, the all-girl Japanese group has created new records all the time. Morning Musume。’14 have already performed in China, Taiwan, South Korea, France and in the USA (Los Angeles) in front of several thousand people every time. Since January 1st 2014, Morning Musume。 became officially Morning Musume。’14 (One-Four).

http://www.bestbuytheater.com/events/detail/252012

 

Sunday October 5, 2014

7pm-9pm

TV Guidance Counselor

Brooklyn Brewery

$10 (includes access to Trivia AD afterwards)

Ken Reid is a Boston based comedian known for his story telling style. He has appeared on podcasts such as Risk!, Doug Loves Movies, KCRW’s Unfictional and Put Your Hands Together. He is also obsessed with the television of his youth. Each week Ken welcomes a guest to leaf through his extensive collection of TV Guides, pick an issue and then make difficult choices of what they would watch on television that week in history. They discuss stories about growing up, people’s relationship with television, some cultural/media studies dissection and Ken spits out a lot of trivia. Guests have included Laura Kightlinger, JoAnn Willete (Just the Ten of Us, Facts of Life), Melanie Chartoff (Fridays, Parker Lewis Can’t Lose, Rugrats), Laraine Newman, Michael Ian Black, Kumail Nanjiani, James Adomian, Jonathan Katz, Andy Kindler, Hari Kondabolu, Janet Varney, Myq Kaplan, Kelly MacFarland, Bethany Van Delft, Danny Tamberelli (“The Adventures of Pete and Pete), Josh Gondelman, Giulia Rozzi, Adam Resnick (Get a Life, Cabin Boy) and more.

http://www.showclix.com/event/3854106

 

Sunday October 5, 2014

8:30pm-10pm

Trivia AD: TV Trivia

Brooklyn Brewery

$10 (includes access to TV Guidance Counselor beforehand)

Show-off your TV knowledge tonight. Trivia, AD was created on a whim and caught on thanks to its appeal to movie, television, book, and pop culture enthusiasts. With a following of like-minded fans, our goal became to deliver fun, custom trivia events that appeal to both dedicated fans and casual players. Through painstaking design and relentless attention to detail, Trivia, AD promises an enjoyable, unique experience. Five challenging rounds with theme-reinforcing answer sheets, guaranteed to put a smile on your inner nerd’s face. 90 minutes of fun while proving you know the most.

http://www.showclix.com/event/3854106

 

Sunday October 5, 2014

1pm-3pm

The First (and Probably Last) Annual New York Feline Film & Video Festival for Humans (Especially Kids) (All Ages Show)

Galapagos Art Space

$20 Adults / $10 Kids

Special family matinee! Established in 2014, the FIRST (AND PROBABLY LAST) ANNUAL NEW YORK FELINE FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL FOR HUMANS (ESPECIALLY KIDS) has all of the elements of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, but with one distinct advantage over its storied predecessors: we show CAT VIDEOS (and kids are invited)! Your hosts Mike Keegan and Jay Wertzler guide you through a tabby 90-minute CAT-tacular featuring A BRIEF HISTORY OF CAT VIDEOS, WORLD PURR-MIERES, and an EMERGING VISIONS category full of the best sloth and otter videos a kid could want. Plus, we want your cat videos! Our robust NEW DIRECTORS’ NEW FILMS section wants to play YOUR cat video on the big screen (submit here)! Prove once and for all to your best friends, worst bullies, and fellow cat-lovers that YOUR feline is the coolest cat in the Five Boroughs! Maximum cat-isfaction at a family-friendly price point!

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5318515

 

Sunday October 5, 2014

8pm

10:30pm

The First (and Probably Last) Annual New York Feline Film & Video Festival for Humans: New York Super Week Spectacular Edition (21+ Show)

Galapagos Art Space

$20

Established in 2014, the FIRST (AND PROBABLY LAST) ANNUAL NEW YORK FELINE FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL FOR HUMANS: SUPER WEEK SPECTACULAR EDITION has all of the elements of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, but with one distinct advantage over its storied predecessors: we show CAT VIDEOS! Your hosts Mike Keegan and Jay Wertzler squeeze all of the trappings of a tony two-week film festival into a tabby two-hour CAT-tacular! Featuring WORLD PURR-MIERES, a BRAND NEW LIVE SCORE to one of the first silent cat films by Brooklyn punks SLEEPIES, and a SPOTLIGHT ON SCAREDY CATS IN FILM (it is October, after all). Most importantly – we want your cat videos! Our robust NEW DIRECTORS’ NEW FILMS section wants to play YOUR cat video on the big screen (submit here)! Prove once and for all to your friends, neighbors and blank-faced strangers that YOUR feline is the coolest cat in the Five Boroughs! But don’t take it from us – our panel of CELEBRITY JUDGES is here to do that!

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5318525

 

Sunday October 5, 2014

9am-6pm

BlizzCon Qualifier Day 1

Hammerstein Ballroom

0

“World of Warcraft® and Hearthstone® players to compete at ESL’s America Finals for BlizzCon® qualifying spots during ReedPOP’s inaugural New York Super Week. Qualifiers for BlizzCon’s $250,000 Hearthstone Championship along with top World of Warcraft action on October 5th and 6th

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blizzcon-qualifier-new-york-city-2014-tickets-13047027009

 

Sunday October 5, 2014

8pm-10pm

The Laugh Button Live at New York Super Week with SiriusXM Comedy Presents Janeane Garofalo, Dan Soder, Mike Lawrence, Kurt Metzger, Big Jay Oakerson, and More!

The Stand

$20

Janeane Garofalo:

 

Actress and Comedian Janeane Garofalo has been an American institution since she burst on the scene in 1992.

In addition to acting in film and television, Janeane is an outspoken activist, spoken word performer and stand-up comedy entertainer known and respected around the country, and the world. As well, she was instrumental in the successful launching of the first liberal radio network, Air America Radio, where she hosted her own talk show, “”The Majority Report.”” A lightning rod for controversy, Janeane’s well informed opinions and unflinching honesty have inspired laughs, as well as striking a chord with the left, right and everyone in between. She is a noted peace activist.

Janeane has had many memorable and critically acclaimed roles in films such as “”The Truth About Cats and Dogs,”” “”Steal This Movie,”” “”Copland,”” “”Reality Bites,”” and “”Duane Hopwood,”” as well as for her specific brand of sharp wit and comedy shown in her roles in “”Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion,”” “”Bye Bye Love,”” “”Mystery Men,”” “”Clay Pigeons,”” “”The Minus Man”” and “”The Cable Guy,”” directed by her friend Ben Stiller. Ben and Janeane also co-authored the best seller “”Feel This Book,”” (Ballantine May 1999). Janeane was also a cast member of the Emmy Award-winning Ben Stiller Show.

Janeane played the role of Paula, the acerbic talent booker, on “”The Larry Sanders Show,”” for which she received an Emmy nomination in 1997 and two Cable Ace nominations. During the fall of ’94 she joined the cast of “”Saturday Night Live.”” Some of Janeane’s other television work includes two specials for HBO, the series finale of “”Mad About You”” and the critically lauded, final season of NBC’s “”The West Wing,”” where she played Democratic campaign strategist Louise Thornton.

In 2007, Janeane’s voice was featured in the Disney/Pixar animated comedy Ratatouille, and can be seen in Stella writer/director David Wain’s ensemble comedy, “”The Ten.”” Janeane can also be seen in her latest projects, the Lifetime movie “”Girl’s Best Friend”” and as a recurring character on the 2009 season of “”24.””

Dan Soder: Originally from Aurora, CO, Dan Soder started doing stand up at 21 while attending the University of Arizona. After two years of playing clubs and casinos all over the southwest, Dan decided he’d had enough of extreme heat and venomous animals so he moved to New York to get serious about stand-up. When he’s not napping or being lazy you can see Dan perform at clubs all over the city. You can also see Dan on this upcoming season of “”Live at Gotham.”” He hopes to not shame his family or friends — he also hopes he gets more time to nap now that he’s been on TV.

http://thestand.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=342849&cart

 

Sunday October 5, 2014

4pm-6pm

Tell The Bartender Live!

Union Hall

$10

“Tell the Bartender is a bi-weekly storytelling podcast hosted by Katharine Heller, featuring tales from everyday people with unique stories. Katharine was a bartender for eight years at several fine establishments in Brooklyn. Though not technically a bartender anymore, Katharine still enjoys making drinks and listening to people talk. Guests for this special show part of New York Super Week are Mara Wilson and Jeffrey Cranor!

 

With stories from:

 

Mara Wilson, Actor/Writer/Awesome Person (Welcome to Night Vale, Matilda, Mrs. Doubtfire, and many other amazing things)

 

Jeffrey Cranor, Writer/Podcaster/Also Awesome Person (Welcome to Night Vale, Too Much Light makes The Baby Go Blind)

 

WITH a special appearance by Jordan McDonough

 

It will be a night of stories, games and fun! One lucky audience member will get a chance to win a prize with the game, “”Bar Talk””, PLUS we play everyone’s favorite game “”Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice”” with Jordan McDonough! Prizes sponsored by By Brooklyn.

http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/671799

 

Monday October 6, 2014

7pm-9pm

Mythos

92nd Street Y Kaufmann Concert Hall

$30.00 – $42.00 LIMITED VIP SEATING $100.00

“Mythos features the all-star orchestra of The Third Estate, conducted by Austin Wintory — the GRAMMY-nominated composer of Journey, and vocalists from Choral Chameleon. This concert promises to be an exceptionally innovative concert experience. Austin Wintory has curated this concert from the music of many of today’s leading composers into a seamless, dramatic orchestral work.

Mythos is a showcase of great music from across the spectrum of modern orchestral genres — music from Modern Concert Works, Video Games, TV & Film. All of the music has been composed in the last several years, and will be performed without pause. Printed concert programs will be distributed at the end of the concert so that all may enjoy the listening pleasure that comes from not knowing what’s next!

Mythos is musical storytelling in its purest form, driven by the leading voices of today’s musical landscape.

Mythos, the thrilling and unique concert experience will take place on October 6th, 2014 during the first annual New York Super Week festival, four days before New York Comic Con 2014.

http://www.92y.org/Event/Mythos-Part-of-Super-Week

 

Monday October 6, 2014

8pm-11:59pm

The History of Music Video, Part One (the Dawn of Time until 1993)

Dave & Buster’s

$20

Stephen Pitalo – VJ, music video historian & expert on the Golden Age of Music Video (1976-1993) — gives this talk chronicling the evolution of the music video form, from the early jazz films, movie musicals and early television performances, up through 70s experimentation and the 80s MTV heyday, concluding with the demise of the pop metal scene & simultaneous rise of the Seattle sound in the early 90s. With unique information gathered from more than 100 interviews with music video directors and artists, Pitalo spotlighting artists from David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Madonna, the Kinks, Peter Gabriel and Bruce Springsteen, who flourished during an era when pioneering and revolutionary filmmakers were creating the iconic music video images we still talk about today. You’ll see specific music videos to point out key events along the way, and a Q&A with Stephen Pitalo will follow. Pitalo writes edits and curates the website THE GOLDEN AGE OF MUSIC VIDEO, which is currently in the process of re-branding as MUSIC VIDEO TIME MACHINE. NOTE*: This ticket includes unlimited soda, free food, and a $10 powercard for gameplay at Dave & Buster’s!

http://www.showclix.com/event/3854106

 

Monday October 6, 2014

8pm-10pm

Trekoff Podcast Live!

Discovery Times Square

$8

TREKOFF is the hilariously foulmouthed (Rated R for Raunchy) Trek and SciFi based podcast that has entertained audiences with tens of thousands of worldwide downloads and packed convention shows. Come see Justin Timpane (writer and Director of the Ninjas Vs” Trilogy) and Alexia Poe (Acclaimed DC actress and producer) as they play F**k, Marry, Kill with your favorite characters, rant about the films and TV shows and take TREK to the final frontier of funny.

http://www.showclix.com/event/3854106

 

Monday October 6, 2014

8pm-10:30pm

Punderdome 3000

Galapagos Art Space

$15

PUNDERDOME®, the wild & crazy monthly NYC pun competition hosted by Fred and Jo Firestone, a “Rodney Dangerfield impersonator” and his comedian daughter (alleged) is coming to Super Week (October 6)! All topics will be POP CULTURE! The first 18 individuals/duos to sign-up at the door will have a chance to participate in competitive spontaneous pun-making. Pun-masters will be determined by the “human clap-o-meter” who will “accurately and scientifically” assess levels of audience applause. “As seen only on tv”-type prizes will be awarded to the top two competitors. Warning for the faint of heart: the ’Dome is the spectator sport; decibel levels can prove harmful (consider ear protection) – decide to attend at your own risk! PUNDERDOME® action: The Brooklyn Ink!

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5186975

 

Monday October 6, 2014

9am-6pm

BlizzCon Qualifier Day 2

Hammerstein Ballroom

0

“World of Warcraft® and Hearthstone® players to compete at ESL’s America Finals for BlizzCon® qualifying spots during ReedPOP’s inaugural New York Super Week. Qualifiers for BlizzCon’s $250,000 Hearthstone Championship along with top World of Warcraft action on October 5th and 6th

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blizzcon-qualifier-new-york-city-2014-tickets-13047027009

 

Monday October 6, 2014

7pm (Red Carpet arrival 5:30pm) – 10:30pm

Celebrity Karaoke: An Epic Evening with the Stars

Hard Rock Café

$35-$50

“Ever dream of catching your big break? Being discovered by top Broadway producers or just wanting to show off that great voice in that amazing costume you’ve been dying to debut?! Well here is your chance! Come on down to the Hard Rock Café dressed as your best Princess Leia or Chewbacca and give your audience a performance of their lifetime! Sing with a live karaoke band for a chance to win great prizes. Singing not your thing? No problem, come down and enjoy the show! Show support to those who love to entertain while eating and drinking at the legendary Hard Rock Café. Not only will you be the star at the first annual Celebrity Karaoke, but you’ll be given a front row seat to see some of Broadway’s hottest talents. Hosted by Justin Guarini (American Idol season one, and now starring as Fiyero in Broadway’s Wicked) and featuring live performances from Tony Award winner’s Lena Hall (currently starring as Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch), and James Inglehart (currently starring in Disney’s Aladdin as Genie) and Tony award Nominee Ramin Karimloo (currently starring as Javert in Les Miserable). Guest judges include:

Carl Levin: writer Creator Producer of Rock of Ages and upcoming NERDS the musical

Darren Bagert: Tony Award Winning Producer no presenting SidesShow the musical on Broadway, directed by Oscar Winner Bill Condon

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5365075

 

Monday October 6, 2014

8pm-10pm

BATSU!

JeBon Sushi

$18 and $30 VIP

“In Japan, batsu means “”punishment”” and the batsu-game is a form of comedy competition where the losers are forced to endure hilarious and outrageous penalties. Face Off Unlimited has blended this wildly popular piece of Japanese culture with their own hysterical style of improv comedy to create BATSU! Four warriors compete in comedic challenges to avoid electric shocks, paintball guns, a giant egg-smashing chicken, and many more hilarious and jaw-dropping punishments! Dinner and drinks available (not included).! One of the “Best Things to do in NYC!” – CBS NY; “A Wacky Spectacle!” – NY Magazine; “An East Village Sensation” – Asian Fusion; Official Village Voice, “Voice Choice”! More information at http://www.batsunyc.com

http://laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=337579&cart

 

Monday October 6, 2014

8pm-10pm

Taxidermy: From Collecting to Making

Museum of Morbid Anatomy

$5

“The impulse to create can come from many sources: from an art study, a desire to see something unique, or a response to maintaining a collection that needs constant repair. Taxidermy is one such collection.

Taxidermy study has not been as easily available since the mid Victorian Era, when collections flourished and craftsmen learned to preserve animals to fill a huge demand. Today, in the Digital Age, the desire to acquire what Walter Benjamin called “the aura of one” and the return to handwork have encouraged people, who once were collectors, to start making their own collections.

 

In connection with Taxidermy Art, this talk will address the rise of Rogue Taxidermy through the lens of Collecting.

 

Robert Marbury is a multi-disciplinary artist working in fabric, photography, and fur. He is a co-founder of the Minnesota Association of Rogue Taxidermists, lectures internationally about rogue taxidermy and judges the annual Carnivorous Night’s Taxidermy Contest, which is the largest alternative taxidermy contest in the world.

 

Robert lives and works in Baltimore, MD. “”Taxidermy Art: A Rogue’s Guide to the Work, the Culture, and How to Do It Yourself”” is Robert’s first book.”

http://morbidanatomy.bigcartel.com/cart

 

Monday October 6, 2014

8pm-10pm

Trivia AD: Comic Book Movie Trivia

Rock Bar

$0

Test your comic-book inspired movie knowledge tonight. Trivia, AD was created on a whim and caught on thanks to its appeal to movie, television, book, and pop culture enthusiasts. With a following of like-minded fans, our goal became to deliver fun, custom trivia events that appeal to both dedicated fans and casual players. Through painstaking design and relentless attention to detail, Trivia, AD promises an enjoyable, unique experience. Five challenging rounds with theme-reinforcing answer sheets, guaranteed to put a smile on your inner nerd’s face. 90 minutes of fun while proving you know the most.

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Tuesday October 7, 2014

8pm-10pm

Macmillan Audio Presents: Science Fiction Audiobook Narrators Live!

Barnes & Noble Upper East Side

$0

“Join the audiobook narrators of your favorite science fiction books (many of whom are stage and screen actors as well!) as they discuss the craft, demonstrate their work, and launch an interactive discussion about the roles of books and audiobooks in today’s SciFi Universe! On October 7, 2014 at 8pm at Barnes & Noble Upper East Side, hear from:

  • Sean Runette (narrator of Andrew Fukuda’s The Hunt trilogy)
  • Katherine Kellgren (narrator of Frank Herbert ’s Dune books, the Rick Riordan Kane Chronicles, etc)
  • Emma Galvin (narrator of Veronica Roth’s Divergent series, and Josephine Angelini’s upcoming Worldwalker series) • Moderated by bestselling author Jonathan Maberry, author of Ghost Road Blues, Rot & Ruin, and the young adult novels Dust and Decay and Flesh & Bone

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Tuesday October 7, 2014

6pm-9pm

Comics at Columbia: Past, Present, Future Opening

Butler Library at Columbia University

$0

Comics have a long tradition at Columbia University, going back to the 18th century. This exhibition will showcase some of the treasures of the Rare Book & Manuscript Libraries’ comics archives, both old and new. Come visit the RBML gallery between October 6, 2014 and January 23, 2015, and join us for our grand opening event and reception on Tuesday, October 7th, 6 PM, in Butler Library, Broadway and 114th Street.

N/A

 

Tuesday October 7, 2014

8pm-10pm

Trivia AD: Comic Book & Sci-Fi Movie Trivia

Discovery Times Square

$10

“Discover a fun night of trivia and brainteasers about comic book and sci-fi movies. Trivia, AD was created on a whim and caught on thanks to its appeal to movie, television, book, and pop culture enthusiasts. With a following of like-minded fans, our goal became to deliver fun, custom trivia events that appeal to both dedicated fans and casual players. Through painstaking design and relentless attention to detail, Trivia, AD promises an enjoyable, unique experience. Five challenging rounds with theme-reinforcing answer sheets, guaranteed to put a smile on your inner nerd’s face. 90 minutes of fun while proving you know the most.

 

TriviaAD.com

Facebook.com/TriviaAD

@TriviaAD

Instagram: triviaaddotcom

http://www.showclix.com/event/3854106

 

Tuesday October 7, 2014

8pm-10:30pm

Juan Epstein (live podcast)

Galapagos Art Space

$15

Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg’s ‘Juan Epstein’ is the longest running and most beloved hip hop nerdcast on the planet. Based in the legendary Hot 97 studios, Ciph and Rosenberg go in depth with EVERYONE – hip hop legends, current artists, comedians, actors, wrestlers, porn stars, etc. They ask the questions that only TRUE nerdy fans can ask. Past guests include Jay-Z, Eminem, Aziz Ansari, Big Daddy Kane, Ghostface, Diamond D, Redman, Patrice O’neal, and many more! .Juan Ep is the place to go if you want to hear these people tell the stories you have never heard and hear them react to and answer questions you can’t believe anyone would have the nerve to ask. These are some of the most unique interviews you ever will hear. Hundreds of hours of interview gold. Special guest will be announced in August.

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5186635

 

Tuesday October 7, 2014

5pm-6:30pm

Story Pirates: Create a Hero!

Gotham West Market

30

Why settle for heroes and villains that were thought up by grown-ups? In this fully improvised show, the Story Pirates will perform a comic book-style adventure that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. That’s because the entire story, all the characters, every superpower and every plot twist will be created by the kids in the audience. Kids will have the chance both to write original lines and make up their own characters and see them all come to life, right before their eyes. Open to the general public, including fans of Comic Con, this hilarious show will keep the entire family laughing, guessing, and waiting to see what mysterious supervillain or bizarre sidekick pops up next. Come armed with your favorite super-power and help the Story Pirates create an amazing show!

http://www.showclix.com/event/3854106

 

 

Tuesday October 7, 2014

7:30pm-10pm

James Murphy (DFA/LCD Soundsystem) with Special Guest Pete Tong at the Hammerstein Ballroom for a celebration of James Frey’s new novel ENDGAME: The Calling

Hammerstein Ballroom

$27.00

“Legendary DJs James Murphy and Pete Tong take the stage for epic DJ sets at NYC’s iconic Hammerstein Ballroom. The event will feature a conversation with James Frey, creator of the multi-platform experience ENDGAME and John Hanke, VP of Google’s Niantic Labs.

 

A copy of ENDGAME: The Calling, which Frey co-wrote with New York Times bestselling author Nils Johnson Shelton, is included in the ticket price.”

http://www.ticketmaster.com/James-Frey-tickets/artist/1022510

 

Tuesday October 7, 2014

6pm-9pm

CU Next Tuesday – Superhero Game Night at Rock Bar

Rock Bar

$0

“Team Rounds of Trivia, Name That Tune, Name That Movie, SUPERMAN BEER PONG and other fun games about Superheroes in film, TV and in comics. Come with a team or meet new Superfriends at the bar!!!! Marvel’s The Avengers on all screens (with sound) at 6pm with games right after.

 

Prizes for the winning team and a Grand Prize winner at the end of the night!!!!

 

Co Hosted by Gay Geeks of New York and Geeks Out!!!

 

Organization info:

Gay Geeks of New York is a community of LGBTQ and supportive geeks of all backgrounds and ages. Founded in August 2011 by Nick DelGiudice, GGNY began as a monthly Geek Trivia gathering, which remains the signature social gathering of the group. Since then, GGNY’s membership and calendar have expanded to include several events a month, including a bi-monthly Geek Pictionary gathering, sing-alongs, movie outings, lunch meet-and-greets, themed parties and gatherings, and charitable and LGBTQ Pride events!

 

Geeks OUT seeks to facilitate interaction locally, globally, and virtually, both to celebrate our shared geekiness and to focus and promote our own unique LGBT voice within that community.

We aim to offer and maintain a visible and vivacious queer presence at geek events, fostering inclusivity and openness within our community. By hosting a booth at conventions, we highlight the fact that LGBT fans are an integral part of geek culture, encouraging greater participation and representation for this generation of queer fans and the next.

 

You can find us this year at NYCC at Booth #1575

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Tuesday October 7, 2014

8:30pm-11pm

Mad World

Rock Bar

$10

 

 

Tuesday October 7, 2014

8pm-10pm

Shipwreck with Welcome To Night Vale’s Cecil Baldwin

The Bell House

$12

“Good theatre for bad literature? Marital aid for book nerds? A literary erotic fanfiction competition for the ages? Shipwreck is all of these things. Six Great Writers will destroy one Great Book, one Great (Watchmen) Character at a time, in service of the transcendent and the profane (and also laughs). Marvel as beloved characters are plucked from their worlds and made to do stuff they were never meant to do in places they were never meant to see.

 

All WATCHMEN fic will be recited by the voice of Welcome to Night Vale, CECIL BALDWIN, both to preserve the majesty of the written work and to ensure the honesty of the audience when voting for a winner. You choose the best Ship, and the winner will be will be cast off from polite society.

 

Featuring smut from:

Naomi Novik

Kevin Avery

John Scalzi

Ilona and Gordon Andrews

Kate Leth

and Gatsby Shipwreck winner Jeffrey Cranor

 

Special performance by CHOIRFLY, New York City’s premiere nerd-themed a cappella group. Their repertoire delights and excites audiences all over NYC by integrating technical skill seamlessly with geek culture references and homage. You can follow @Choirfly on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr.

 

SHIPWRECK IS:

“”…a vile, disgusting event””

“”…an affront to literature””

“”It used to be, we had to sit in dark, sticky booths to get these kinds of thrills””

“”Come if you are high on marijuana cigarettes and have done sex before””

“”…the most despicable literary event possible.””

“”Maybe if we all go tonight and enjoy their drinks and each others’ company, we can get through this together. maybe.””

“”Shipwreck will drive you to madness, and you may never return.””

 

Shipwreck is the creation of Casey Childers, Steven Westdahl, and Amy Stephenson. It is produced in San Francisco by Booksmith and Write Club SF.

 

http://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/631755

 

Tuesday October 7, 2014

8:30pm-10pm

Game Night

Videology

$0

“Break out your brains, cinephiles! Game Night presents Movie Trivia!

 

Each week we bring you 6 rounds of incredibly tough movie trivia.

 

We’ve got clips rounds, general knowledge rounds, picture rounds, theme rounds including famous movie quotes, not so famous movie quotes, our trademarked DVD Chapter Round™, taglines, Nicolas Cage quotes, dramatic scene recreations, and more!

 

Every week our winning team gets a free round of drinks. Plus, we’ve got free drink bonus questions in between every round. Also, we have 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trivia “season” winners (each season lasts 3 months). The season prizes are as follows:

 

-FIRST PLACE prize is 2 hours for your team and your friends in our screening room and a $150 bar tab!

-SECOND PLACE prize is a $75 bar tab.

-THIRD PLACE prize is a round of drinks for your team.

 

Bring your thinking caps, and your friends, and your friends’ thinking caps, and join us for a night of fun!”

http://www.videology.info/blog/events/videology-presents-movie-trivia-free/

 

Wednesday October 8, 2014

7pm-9pm

Ron Perlman Book Reading and Signing

Barnes & Noble Union Square

$0

Ron Perlman—a Golden Globe winning actor with starring roles in Hellboy, Drive, Pacific Rim, and Sons of Anarchy—has traveled an offbeat path to showbiz success. His is a tale that demonstrates the power of persistence. Perlman will be discussing and signing his just released book Easy Street (the Hard Way), sharing his inspiring story, and answering all of the tough questions.

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Wednesday October 8, 2014

8pm-11pm

Hot Sauce Takedown

Brooklyn Brewery

$20

How tough are you? Can you handle the heat? More than 20 folks from NYC will make hot sauces for you to enjoy. Or they’ll terrorize your mouths. Do you dare accept the challenge?

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/859138

 

Wednesday October 8, 2014

7pm-9pm

Nads

Celebrity Club

Pre-purchased online: $18 GA and $25 Preferred Seating and $34 Runway Package! Or at the door: $20 GA and $30 Preferred Seating and $40 Runway Package

“Nads is a laugh-out-loud ladies’ night of fun that any fan of “guy candy” won’t want to miss. Mix a little “Whose Line is it Anyway?” with a little “Magic Mike,” then stir in some drink specials with a table full of your besties, and you have the recipe for a perfect girls’ night out! Perfect for Bachelorette parties, Ladies Night, or mid-week, post-work decompression!!

http://laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=331212&cart

 

Wednesday October 8, 2014

8pm-10pm

This Week in Marvel Podcast

Discovery Times Square

$0

All attendees can purchase an optional ticket for the Marvel Avengers STATION exhibit that night for a discount.

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Wednesday October 8, 2014

8pm-10:30pm

Slate’s Hang Up and Listen (Live Podcast)

Galapagos Art Space

$40 (VIP) / $20 General Admission

Join Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca for a fun evening of sports antics, as they recreate a live version of their infamous podcast, Hang-up and Listen, presented by Slate! 35 VIP tickets ($40) will provide audience members with premium seating, a free drink, and early entrance to mingle with the hosts before the show starting at 6pm. General admission tickets are $20 with doors at 7:30pm and show start time at 8pm.

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5068205

 

Wednesday October 8, 2014

6:30pm Doors Open / 7pm Event Begins-10pm

Muppet Vault: Superheroes!

Housing Works Bookstore

$8 Suggested Donation

Dark Knights! Men of Steel! Fuzzy Frogs?! Worlds collide as Muppet fan website ToughPigs.com presents The Muppet Vault: Superheroes! It’s a show packed with superhero-related clips from Muppety shows and specials both classic and obscure, hand-selected by Muppet geeks and featuring guest stars like Christopher Reeve and Lynda Carter. Not to mention Super Grover! Plus Muppet-themed drink specials, audience participation, cool giveaways, sing-alongs, and more! Since Housing Works Bookstore is a charitable organization, there are no tickets for this event but we request a donation of $8 at the door.

Wednesday October 8, 2014

8pm-10pm

Dead Authors Podcast Live: Presented by Paul F. Tompkins

Littlefield

$10-$20

Legendary science-fiction writer H.G. Wells (Paul F. Tompkins) uses his time machine to transport literary giants from the past to our present, which is their future!  It’s a lively discussion in front of a live audience. Unscripted, barely researched, all fun! Join us at New York Super Week for a show featuring special guest John Hodgman. During the show, we will take questions from Twitter. Please submit your questions to @DeadAuthorPod.  A portion of sales will benefit the local 826.

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/dead-authors-podcast-live-with-paul-f-tompkins-new-york-super-week-benefiting-the-local-new-york-826-tickets-12699136459

 

Wednesday October 8, 2014

7:30pm-10pm

Cure You or Kill You: 19th Century Medical Science & Quackery

Museum of Morbid Anatomy

$10

Do hot toddies cure typhoid? Was alternating current really what killed Topsy the Elephant? And just what was in William Swaim’s famous panacea? If you’ve ever wondered how arsenic and sarsaparilla could be legitimately prescribed by doctors, or how we ended up using nitrous oxide as entertainment in museum exhibits, this night is for you. A quirky romp through medical history will involve a cemetery-themed game of life, testing hot toddies as a medical cure, and fascinating demos from The Franklin Institute Traveling Science team on electricity and the heavy metal rumored to be wealthy widows’ favorite murder weapon. There is also a chance to win a great prize if you can manage to “survive” until the end.

http://www.showclix.com/event/3854106

 

Wednesday October 8, 2014

8pm-10pm

Trivia AD: Horror Movie Trivia

Ripley’s Believe it or Not

$10

“Believe it or not, but some of the best, most irreverent trivia will be featured at this special night at Ripley’s Believe it or Not Times Square. Trivia, AD was created on a whim and caught on thanks to its appeal to movie, television, book, and pop culture enthusiasts. With a following of like-minded fans, our goal became to deliver fun, custom trivia events that appeal to both dedicated fans and casual players. Through painstaking design and relentless attention to detail, Trivia, AD promises an enjoyable, unique experience. Five challenging rounds with theme-reinforcing answer sheets, guaranteed to put a smile on your inner nerd’s face. 90 minutes of fun while proving you know the most.

 

TriviaAD.com

Facebook.com/TriviaAD

@TriviaAD

Instagram: triviaaddotcom

http://www.showclix.com/event/3854106

 

Wednesday October 8, 2014

6pm-7:15pm

Nerdist Comics Panel Spotlight with Charles Soule and Gerry Duggan

Rock Bar

$10

“Super-star writers Charles Soule (Death of Wolverine; She-Hulk; Letter 44; Superman & Wonder Woman; more!) and Gerry Duggan (Deadpool; Nova; Hulk) join hosts Ben Blacker (Thunderbolts; Thrilling Adventure Hour) and Heath Corson (Batman: Assault on Arkham) for a special NYCC edition of Nerdist Comics Panel in which will be discussed the process and business of writing comic books, writing for Marvel and DC, and ways to kill Wolverine.

For more info: facebook.com/NerdistWritersPanel

Hear past episodes: nerdist.com/podcast_channel/nerdist-comics-panel-channel

Proceeds from this and all nerdist Comics Panels benefit 826, the national nonprofit program to encourage creative writing in students. This one in particular benefits local 826 NYC. www.nyc.org

 

http://bit.ly/1BayVf0

 

Wednesday October 8, 2014

8pm-10pm

Comic Book Bears Podcast

Rock Bar

$0

The Comic Book Podcast is hosted by a trio of bearded, heavyset gay guys – but you don’t have to be a bearded, heavyset gay guy to listen in! Check us out to hear current comics talk, classic comics explorations and creator interviews. It comes to you twice monthly and is proudly part of the Earth 2 Podcast Network.

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Wednesday October 8, 2014

8pm-10:30pm

Uptown Showdown

Symphony Space

$15

 

You never know what to expect at this bi-monthly, wacky debate series that brings together two teams of comedians, writers and performers to face-off on a chosen topic, such as which pet is superior cats or dogs and is it better to be comfortable or fashionable?

 

This installment features Sean Donnelly (My Dumb Friends, Last Comic Standing).

 

Debaters will argue these lingering questions, drawing from historical fact and personal opinion in equal measure, and with plenty of sillinesss and audience participation. Forget about school reform and health care, these issues, heatedly argued by some of the funniest, smartest, intensely wacky creative thinkers around, are the topics that keep us awake at night….in a good way. Winner decided by the audience.

 

Like our Facebook Page for updates, photos and video.

 

Past Performers include Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, Tom Cavanagh, Kristen Schaal, Wyatt Cenac, Maria Bamford, Janeane Garofalo, Jackie Hoffman, David Wain, Sasheer Zamata, Brooks Wheelan, Jon Glaser, Ilana Glazer, Dave Hill, Julie Klausner, Rosen, A.D. Miles, Christian Finnegan, Elna Baker, Kevin Townley, Tom Shillue and more.

https://tickets.symphonyspace.org/public/auto_choose_ga.asp?area=4

 

Wednesday October 8, 2014

8pm-10:30pm

The Big Quiz Thing

The Bell House

$10

Hey, you, comic

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