Hopefully by now you're adjusted to Daylight Savings Time and ready to make the most of these long, bright nights. There's plenty to do, eat, and see all over town—here are five solid events happening in NYC throughout the week.
You're encouraged to go ahead and do your worst during Monday night's Shit Lit comedy show. Funnypersons Tim Racine and Lizzie Martinez will lead comedians, writers, and audience members in a winner-take-all contest to see who can put forth the most terrible material possible. Prose, plays, poetry, or free verse—it doesn't matter so long as it's written down, 150 words or less, and designed to be as cringe-worthy as possible. The most-shittiest contestant will win ten bucks and an outdated issue of the New Yorker, which sounds pretty appropriate.
Monday, March 14th, 8 p.m. // Bunga's Den, 137 West 14th Street, Manhattan // Free!
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Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest religions. You might have learned about it in high school world history class, but chances are you've never seen it in action. There'll be plenty of action at Tuesday night's Zoroastrian Fire Jumping celebration, however. Flame-licked revelers will be ringing in the Persian New Year by leaping over an open fire, a feat that's meant to symbolize a fresh start. The tradition dates back over 3000 years, and at this year's ruckus there'll be dancing, snacks, and music from the Rude Mechanical Orchestra.
Tuesday, March 15th at dusk // La Plaza Cultural Community Garden, Avenue C & 9th Street, Manhattan // Free
Brisket! The word alone has been known to induce drooling convulsions of ecstasy amongst barbecue lovers across the country. And it should, because what's not to love about a seasoned slice of beef so tender it basically disintegrates into pure joy the moment you take a bite? Some might assume that you have to go all the way to Austin or Memphis to get a proper bite, but this Wednesday's Brisket King competition will prove what happens when you assume.
All-you-can-eat brisket, both kosher and Southern barbecue style, will be served up from a multitude of local butchers. There'll also be plenty of drinks, a meat carving demo and one-on-one time with carvers from Marlow and Daughters, Beast of Bourbon, Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse, Dinosaur BBQ and more.
Wednesday, March 16th, 6 p.m. // Sanders Studios, 525 Waverly Avenue, Brooklyn // Tickets $90-1000
Wait—what? Megadeth? You bet your ass Megadeth. The heavy metal stalwarts are coming to Terminal 5 for a two-night engagement that should give bandleader Dave Mustaine plenty of time to stretch out and shred the place to pieces. Always woefully overshadowed by their kind-of-competitors Metallica, Megadeth has been grinding it out for three decades, releasing consistently fierce and melodic music. Their newest record, Dystopia keeps the face-melting fire burning bright, and fits perfectly with their classics like "Symphony of Destruction," "Peace Sells," and "Hanger 18." What's more, Norwegian modern thrash kings Children of Bodom will be sharing the bill, and if you haven't heard them, well...
We're serious about this. Go get yourself some metal.
Wednesday and Thursday, March 16-17, 6 p.m. // Terminal 5, 610 West 56th Street, Manhattan // Tickets $55
Take some tattooed skin, some punk rock, and plenty of harnesses and you've got Bizarre Bushwick's Folk Circus, a monthly aerialist show that gives some of the city's semi-pro acrobats the chance to push the envelope. Is it a carnival? Is it a rock show? Is it proof that this city's still got it? That's up for you to decide, but be prepared for pasties and a floating flurry of contorted limbs. Many of the performers that populate the walls and rafters at House of Yes consider the Folk Circus a chance to try out new moves and concepts in the company of friends and fans that get it. But even if you prefer to keep your own feet on the ground, you'll find plenty of wicked vibes to enjoy.
Thursday, March 17th, 10 p.m. // Bizarre Bushwick, 12 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn // Suggested Donation $7
