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Thursday (October 27)

A Taste of Sheepshead Bay
Thursday October 27th, 7 p.m.
This celebration of Sheepshead Bay's culinary scene is sponsored by Il Fornetto, and will feature over 20 neighborhood restaurants like Jimmy's Famous Heros, Randazzo's Clam Bar, and Liman. Sample dishes from the local establishments, enjoy live music, and win door prizes! $25 advance, $35 at door.
ABaron DeKalb Knights of Columbus, 3000 Emmons Ave., Bklyn, NY; event website

Nitehawk's Midnight The Rum Diary Screening
Thursday October 27th, 12 a.m.
Nitehawk, a dinner-and-movie joint in Williamsburg, will be screening The Rum Diary and thanks to their newly expanded liquor license, will also be serving rum cocktails! Sip on The Rum Punch made with Banks 5 Island Rum, sencha green and mint tea, lime, and nutmeg, or a make-your-own cherry daiquiri, and chow down on some of chef Saul Bolton's delicious creations, like rum raisin bread pudding.
Nitehawk Cinema, 136 Metropolitan Ave., Bklyn, NY; event website

Friday (October 28)

An Evening Tour of Burgundy
Friday October 28th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Bernard Sun, one of the country's most revered sommeliers, will lead you through this Burgundy discussion and tasting class. In addition to developing your palate, you will learn the acute difference between Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin, and explore one of the most important, and misunderstood wine regions in the world. $90.
Institute of Culinary Education, 50 West 23rd Street, New York, NY; event website

Saturday (October 29)

Bottlerocket's 6th Annual Halloween Candy and Wine/Spirits Tasting
Saturday October 29th, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Come for tricks and treats at the sixth annual candy and wine pairing event! Pairings will include Hershey's Dark Chocolate Kisses with red wine and caramels with Compass Box whiskey. Even try a couple spooky cocktails like "The Bedbug."
Bottlerocket Wine & Spirits, 5 W. 19th St.,New York, NY; event website

Sunday (October 30)

Ardesia Pumpkin Carving Contest
Sunday October 30th, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Show off your Halloween style in a pumpkin carving contest, and enjoy unlimited wine, beer, and Ardesia's signature snacks. Registration prior to the event is required to guarantee a pumpkin. $30.
Ardesia, 510 West 52nd Street, New York, NY; event website

Monday (October 31)

Lani Kai Presents "Mahaloween"
Monday October 31th, 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Put a tropical spin on Halloween at the Hawaii-inspired lounge, Lani Kai. If you wear your costume you can get $8 Mai Tais and $6 tequila drinks, and maybe even participate in a costume contest!
Lani Kai, 525 Broome St., New York, NY; event website

Wednesday (November 2)

Peanut Butter & Co. and Brooklyn Brewery Present The 1st Annual Peanut Butter & Beer Tasting
Wednesday November 2nd, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Do you have trouble reconciling your love for both peanut butter and beer? Then experience these two paired together at this event brought to you by Peanut Butter & Co. and Brooklyn Brewery. Featured pairings include Pennant with Old Fashioned Smooth or Crunchy, and Brown Ale with Cinnamon Raisin Swirl. $12.
Brooklyn Brewery, 79 North 11th Street, Bklyn, NY; event website

Ongoing

Sign Up For The Pop-Up Thanksgiving CSA
Wednesday October 26nd - Friday October 28th, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Get some locally sourced goods for your Thanksgiving table this year, and support NY farms in the process. Choose from Turkey, Vegetable, Fruit, Bread, and Baking Shares. A delivery service will be available for members in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan! You must sign up by Friday Oct. 28th. Prices vary.
Local Roots NYC, 101 Warren St, Bklyn, NY; event website

Gory Dinner And A Movie At The Cannibal
Thursday October 27nd - Monday October 31th, showings at 6, 8 and 10 p.m.
Watch three classic horror flicks, The Shining, Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Friday the 13th, while feasting on deliciously bloody fare, like blood-sausage pie.
113 East 29th St., New York, NY; event website

Identita New York
Monday October 31th - Tuesday November 1st, various times
12 world-renowned chefs, 6 from Italy - 6 from NY, are gathering for this Eataly event celebrating Italian cuisine. Register to view cooking demos from chefs like Mario Batali, Wiley Dufresne, and Massimo Bottura, to attend a wine class or an exquisite 7 course collaborative dinner from all 12 chefs! $50 for wine classes, $125 for cooking demos, $225 for the dinner.
Birreria at Eataly, 200 Fifth Ave., New York, NY; event website