Friday, October 2, 2026, 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM ยท Parkside Lounge, Lower East Side, New York City
Costume-themed open mic night at Parkside Lounge with guest host Vadim Mathys, featuring stories, poetry, prose, and music. Doors at 6pm, stories start at 7pm, $12 entry, RSVP required.
An old-school dive with no patience for pretense. The stage in the back has hosted everything from punk shows to poetry readings, and the jukebox up front is stacked with the kind of songs that sound better and better with each round. A place for cheap beer, live performances, and the kind of nights that stretch longer than you planned.