NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – You made it through the work week, but had no time to make plans. The weather has cooled down but your plans don't have to. Now's your chance to relax with the best food, drinks, shows and music the area has to offer. Skip surfing the internet because 1010 WINS has your weekend plans here:
Coffee aficionados get your fix at this year's New York Coffee Festival. With over 100 local and national exhibitors, head over to the Metropolitan Pavilion for latte art demos and workshops, a brew bar featuring experimental flavor profiles and techniques, a cold brew cocktail bar, a chocolate factory with tastings and classes. There will also be a Roast Masters tournament and a coffee art contest. Proceeds go to Project Waterfall, which brings clean water to coffee-growing communities across the globe.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion
When: Oct. 11- 13 ( Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Cost: $30
For the seventh years, participants of the NYC Cupcake Run, can run a 5k while stopping to eat three cupcakes at checkpoints throughout the course. The race is open to people of all ages and ou can enjoy a free drink and food at a local bar after the race. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to New York Cares, so bring your appetite and your running shoe to Astoria Park on Saturday!
Where: Astoria Park
When: Oct. 12, 11 a.m.
Cost: $45
Craig Ferguson at Wellmont Theatre
Ready to laugh? Former late night host Craig Ferguson is appearing at the Wellmont Theatre in Montclair this Saturday.
Where: Newark Arts Festival Headquarters, 1180 Raymond Boulevard, Newark
When: Oct. 12, 8 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $50
27th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival
The HIFF was founded to celebrate independent film and to introduce a unique and varied spectrum of international films and filmmakers to audiences. The film festival continues to play an important role during awards season, with a significant number of titles highlighted every year at the Academy Awards. Attendees can screen films such as The Irishman, Ford v Ferrari and The Two Popes. With with Alec Baldwin and Randy Mastro as the Co-Chairmen of the festival, this is definitely the cinematic event of the season.
Where: Venue varies
When: Oct. 10-14
Cost: Varies