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Sun Oct 23rd, 8-9:30pm; 43 Mercer St, between Broome and Grand, reservations required: 212.966.2120
There's nothing like a romance language to lure a decent woman into a deviant act. Sure, "harnesses" might be demeaning, but who can say no to cinturones sexuales, or, for that matter, juguetes de la sensacion? Babeland's bilingual educators will take you and your prudish lady-friend on a store tour, then explain the many, many ways el porno can expand your sensual horizons.
438 2nd Ave, between 24th and 25th; 212.725.9800
For reasons the staff described as "complicated", the Smokehouse was recently stripped of its liquor license and is now BYOB. Which is sweet, because in order to wash down this dive's Pig Out Platter (four heaps of meat, plus 13 sides), you'll need all the beer your bodega will sell you.
Sat Oct 22nd, 8-10pm (registration starts at 6pm)
Although everyone can get in on the 2-for-$5 pint special, only the first 40 entrants will be eligible to participate in this Roshambo elimination challenge -- where the grand prize is a year's worth of free beer. With so much on the line, you'll need to bring your A-game. Thrillist's pick: Rock.
Brooklyn BreweryScenic: 25 Ave B, between 2nd and 3rd

