"The Playground" Your Guide To What To Do Tonight!

It's time to figure out where the best parties are tonight. Make sure to check out our Calendar Page and follow us on Twitter as well!

Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation Charity Carnival When: 8pm - 12am Where: Hudson River Park’s Pier 54. Ticketed Why: Party goers can expect classic carnival rides but forego the usual popcorn and funnelcake staples. Word is Hova will have Momofuku and the Spotted Pig cater [Details]

The Macy's Culinary Council Thanksgiving and Holiday Cookbook Presentation When: 8pm - 9pm Where: Chelsea Market. Ticketed Why: Emeril and the rest of the culinary council will present their upcoming Thanksgiving cookbook [Details]

The Premiere of Blackthorn & After Party When: 7pm - 9pm; 9pm - 1am Where: Cinema 2. Invite Only Why: Premiere of Sam Shepard's film followed by after party [Details]

Amstel Light + Flavorpill Presents Gratis Beers and Burgers When: 6pm - 8pm Where: Knitting Factory, Brooklyn. Open Why: Drinks, food from Frites  'N' Meats and tunes from Brooklyn Vegan's Bill Pearson [Details]

Pandora and State Farm's Party on the Intrepid When: 6pm-9pm Where: Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Open Why: Party will feature sets from The Roots, The Hold Steady and DJ Vice with food trucks on hand for the hungry [Details]

Cocody Productions and Africa.com Host Afrohop Event Series When: 8pm - 10pm Where: Smyth Hotel. Invite Only Why: The Afrohop series brings together Cocody and Africa.com for an integration of charity, fashion, and artistic performances [Details]

The Knocks at Gallery Bar When: 10pm-2am Where: Gallery Bar, 120 Orchard St. Open Why: B-Roc and JPatt of The Knocks will be DJ'ing this week's thursday night party [Details]