The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, October 13

Tonight in New York City: Learn how to create the perfect cocktail, test out your Harry Potter knowledge, or satisfy your sweet tooth during a chocolate tour and tasting at Mast Brothers. By Carly Petrone.

Modern Classic Cocktails with Death & Co.

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Death & Co continues to be one of the best bars in the country, and tonight, co-owners David Kaplan and Alex Day will sit down with food writer Nick Fauchald to talk about their new book as well as what makes their watering hole so successful. They'll share their secrets to what makes their cocktails so desirable so make sure you come prepared to take notes. Event begins at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $35.

Harry Potter Trivia

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Think you know everything about the Harry Potter books? Prove it tonight during Harry Potter Trivia Night at Slattery's Midtown Pub. Get a team together and start playing five rounds of nastily exhausting wizarding tests that will challenge your memory of the beloved series. The fun begins at 8 p.m. Make your reservation here or you'll never be able to show off your Dumbledore knowledge.

20 & Out

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Watch cop turned comedian Mark DeMayo share his stories as a retired NYPD detective in his one-man show 20 & Out, tonight at the Peoples Improv Theater. The production chronicles the twenty years he spent on the force as well as the tales of his childhood, from growing up in Queens to meeting the girl of his dreams. Come see this remarkable story played out on stage tonight starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 online, $12 at the door.

Mast Brothers Factory Tour & Chocolate Tasting

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Chocolate lovers unite! Head over to Mast Brothers Factory in Brooklyn for a 45-minute tour of their facilities as well as a decadent chocolate tasting. See, smell, touch, and taste how they transform cacao from tropical fruit into some of the world's finest chocolate. The tour guide will take you through the chocolate making process and will also lead you through a tasting of five varieties of chocolate. You'll definitely leave having satisfied your sweet tooth. Hey, not bad for a Monday evening, right? Tour starts at 5 p.m. and tickets are $16.

Here Lies Love

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Be in the center of the action during the performance of Here Lies Love, the revolutionary musical experience from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim. This immersive show retraces the astonishing journey of Filipina First Lady Imedla Marcos from her meteoric rise to power to her descent into infamy and the People Power Revolution. This 360-degree multimedia spectacle brings together the passion of politics with heart-pounding dance beats. Come find out for yourself tonight starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $99.

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