The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, November 3

Tonight in New York City: Test out your knowledge of Mean Girls, meet the writers from The Catapult, or find out what ever happened to the nerds. By Carly Petrone.

My Portugal: Recipes & Stories

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George Mendes, chef and owner of Michelin-starred Aldea, sits down with Francis Lam to share stories and recipes that have all been inspired by the rich culinary resources in Portugal. From savory meats to crisp vegetables, you'll walk away with a greater knowledge of how to make a delicious South American meal. Make sure to pick up a copy of Mendes' new book, My Portugal, and get it signed immediately after tonight's discussion. Tickets are $24 and event begins at 7 p.m.

The Catapult Live

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Jaime Green hosts The Catapult Live tonight at Housing Works Bookstore. Head over tonight for the chance to meet and listen to writers from the podcast The Catapult. They'll present their work from the past six months' episodes with everything from poetry to fiction. The lineup tonight includes Alan Hanson, Alice Sola Kim, Kevin Nguyen, Gabriel Roth, and Nicole Steinberg. Event begins at 7 p.m.

What Ever Happened to the Nerds

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Funny man Adam Wade hosts his monthly showcase, What Ever Happened to the Nerds?, tonight at the Magnet Theater. Listen to others share true tales about yesteryear and stories of love, lost, regret, and redemption. Tickets are $5 and performance begins at 7 p.m.

Mean Girls Trivia

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Think you know everything about Regina George? What about Gretchen, Karen, and Cady? Prove your knowledge of Mean Girls during tonight's special trivia night dedicated to the popular 2004 film. Reserve your table between the Plastics and the sexually active band geeks or else you might end up in the projection room above the auditorium. Games begin at 8 p.m.

A History of New York in 101 Objects

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New York Times urban affairs correspondent Sam Roberts and civil War scholar Harold Holzer will sit down at the Museum of the City of New York tonight to talk about the history of the city as well as Roberts' latest book, A History of New York in 101 Objects. The book chronicles the city's 400-years-plus evolution using a variety of quintessentially New York artifacts, from an oyster and bagel to an elevator brake and a checker taxicab. Learn more tonight starting at 6:30 p.m.

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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.