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the 86th- and 102nd-floor observatories. At night, the building’s top-tier LED lights commemorate holidays and noteworthy events. Audio tours available in seven languages. Daily 8 a.m.-2 a.m.; $25 adults, $22 seniors, $19 children ages 6-12, under 5 free. 2 1 4 8 0 G15
High Line, TheC0L5681 Gansevoort to W. 30th sts., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.500.6035, thehighline.org. The mile-long elevated park and public promenade is an oasis of tranquility and beauty, offering seating, perennial-filled gardens and public art displays. Open daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Free. 1/ 3 8 J15-J18 Top of the Rock™ Observation DeckC0L4315 30 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., 67th-70th fls., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.698.2000, topoftherocknyc .com. The Grand Viewing Room boasts expansive and breathtaking views of the New York City skyline. Daily 8 a.m.-midnight; $27 adults, $25 seniors, $17 ages 6-12; “Sun & Stars” combination ticket (visit twice in 24 hrs) $40 adults, $22 children; “Rock MoMA” combination ticket (visit Top of the Rock and the Museum of Modern Art) $42. 2 1 4 8 0 G13
Bars/Lounges Broadway LoungeC0L65217 New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, 8th fl., btw W. 45th & W. 46th sts., 212.398.1900, nymarriottmarquis.com/restau rants. The blazing lights of Times Square provide nonstop entertainment, while small plates (tacos, sliders, wings) and New York-centric mixed drinks, such as the Uptown Manhattan, keep the party going. AE, D, MC, V; $$ 2 1/ 3 . H14
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Flatiron LoungeC0L1894 37 W. 19th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.727.7741, flatironlounge.com. A classy crowd at this sophisticated venue in its namesake neighborhood imbibes renowned mixologist Julie Reiner’s seasonal cocktails. AE, MC, V; $$ 2/ . G17
LIFT Mixology Bar at EVRC0L49231 54 W. 39th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.997.3900, evrnyc.com. Classic cocktails share the menu with molecular upstarts at this mezzanine lounge serving small plates. AE, MC, V; $$/ 3 . G15 Minus 5 Ice BarC0L4368 New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 Sixth Ave., btw W. 53rd & W. 54th sts., 212.757.4610, minus5experience.com. Chill, baby, chill at this deep-freeze of a bar, where the temperature is maintained at a brisk minus 5 degrees Celsius and everything is literally served on the rocks: Walls, seating, sculptures—even the cocktail glasses—are made of ice. Gloves, parkas and hats are (thankfully) provided. AE, MC, V; $$$ 2/ . 0 G13
Cabaret, Supper & comedy Clubs Café CarlyleC0L354 The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel New York, 35 E. 76th St., at Madison Ave., 212.744.1600, rosewoodhotels.com/en/carlyle. One of the swankiest cabarets in town features original murals by Marcel Vertès. Highlights: Oct. 1-12: Clint Holmes; Oct. 15-26: Judy Collins; Oct. 29-Nov. 23: John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey; Every Mon: Woody Allen & the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band. Times/music charges vary. AE, D, MC, V; $$$ 2/ 3 5 F10
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Carolines on BroadwayC0L35 1626 Broadway, btw W. 49th & W. 50th sts., 212.757.4100, carolines .com. Top comedians and up-and-coming talents appear at this legendary club. Highlights: Oct. 3-6: Andrew Schulz; Oct. 11-12: Aisha Tyler; Oct. 17: Gilbert Gottfried; Oct. 18-19: Darrell Hammond; Oct. 24-27: Tommy Davidson; Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Jeff Garlin. Times/prices vary. AE, MC, V; $$$/ 3 5 H13 54 BelowC0L5213 254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 866.468.7619, 54below.com. The nightclub features up to three shows nightly. Highlights: Oct. 2-5, 11-12: Tony DeSare; Oct. 9, 16 & 23: Joanna Gleason; Oct. 17: Charles Busch; Oct. 21, 23-26, 28, 30-Nov. 2: Marilyn Maye. Times vary; Cover charge $30-$70, food & drink minimum. AE, MC, V; $$ 2/ 3 5 H13 Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club New YorkC0L43896 641 W. 51st St., at 12th Ave., 212.247.2460, hustlerny .com. The upscale, 10,000-square-foot gentlemen’s club, with a casual vibe, features more than 100 exotic entertainers, a brass pole on the main stage, VIP seating, private fantasy suites and a rooftop cigar lounge. Mon-Fri 6 p.m.-4 a.m., Sat 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Sun 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Cover charges vary. AE, D, MC, V; $$$ 2/ 8 K13
Concerts & Dance Barclays CenterC0L452 620 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, 800.745.3000, barclayscenter .com. Top names in entertainment and sports perform at this all-purpose venue in Brooklyn. Highlights: Oct. 2: Phoenix; Oct. 5: Kaskade; Oct. 9: Rodriguez; Oct. 14: Nine Inch Nails; Oct. 16: Selena Gomez; Oct. 18-19: Pearl Jam; Oct. 21: Eros Ramazzotti; Oct. 26: Sensation; Oct. 28: Drake. Times/prices vary. 2/ 3 0 AA23 Carnegie HallC0L356 W. 57th St., at Seventh Ave., 212.247.7800, carnegiehall.org. The legendary concert hall with world-renowned acoustics is in its 122nd season. Highlights: Oct. 2: Openingnight Gala with The Philadelphia Orchestra; Oct. 4: The New York Pops with Chris Botti, jazz trumpet; Oct. 10-11, 15: Mariinsky Orchestra, conducted by Valery Gergiev; Oct. 13: The Met Orchestra conducted by James Levine with Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano; Oct. 16: The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma, cello; Oct. 23: Orchestra of St. Luke’s conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado with Ian Bostridge, tenor, and Stewart Rose, French horn; Oct. 26: Eva Ayllón, the Queen of lando, a traditional Afro-Peruvian musical form; Oct. 30: András Schiff, piano. Times/prices vary. 2/ 3 0 H13 David H. Koch TheaterC0L671 Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 63rd St., 212.496.0600, lincolncenter.org. This premier venue on the Lincoln Center campus hosts three distinguished American ballet companies this month. Thru Oct. 13: New York City Ballet; Oct. 16-27: San Francisco Ballet; Oct. 30-Nov. 10: American Ballet Theatre. Times/prices vary. 2 1/ 3 0 I12 Gramercy TheatreC0L438 127 E. 23rd St., btw Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. So., 212.614.6932, thegramercytheatre.com. An intimate rock concert venue. Highlights: Sept. 30-Oct. 4: Dita Von Teese in Burlesque: Strip Strip Hooray!; Oct. 6: Deicide; Oct. 8: London Grammar; Oct. 9-10:
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