The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, October 28

Tonight in New York City: Meet iconic jazz musician Herbie Hancock, try out your juggling skills at Bryant Park, or learn about the secrets to baking with chef Dominique Ansel. By Carly Petrone.

Your Fantastic Life

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Have you ever wondered how miserable people actually are? Thankfully producer and comedian Jo Firestone took it upon herself to round up a bunch of comedians and get them to talk to those audience members willing to share their stories. Tonight, do-gooder comedians Aparna Nancherla, Joe Pera, Josh Sharp, Ryan Haney, Rebecca Vigil, Anna Livia Finneran, and Gary Richardson will pull an audience member's name from a bucket and attempt to make their live better for up to 10 minutes. Limit is 6 people per show. Come find out what happens starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $5.

Herbie Hancock

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Herbie Hancock will sit down with Larry Blumenfeld tonight at Barnes and Noble on the Upper West Side. The jazz great will talk about his new memoir, Herbie Hancock: Possibilities, which reflects on his life and a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. Learn more about this talented musician and innovator tonight starting at 7 p.m.

Scientific Controversies' Series

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Attend the inaugural edition of the Scientific Controversies' Series tonight at Pioneer Works. Learn about the multiverse, many worlds, and the elusive nature of reality with Astrophysicist and writer Janna Levin, MIT Physicist Max Tegmark, and Nobel Laureate Frank Wilczek. They'll discuss this fascinating topic and why our universe may not be alone. Event begins at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Dominque Ansel

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It was hard to walk around NYC last year without hearing someone talk about The Cronut, the delicious croissant-donut hybrid created by chef Dominique Ansel. Tonight, the celebrated man behind this insanely popular pastry will be at powerHouse Arena to share his amazing new cookbook called The Secret Recipes. Unique Sweets' Paulette Goto will join him in conversation starting at 7 p.m. Tonight's event will also include a treat prepared on the premises. Tickets are $5 which can be used towards the purchase of the book.

Bryant Park Juggling

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Clown around at Bryant Park tonight from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Test your coordination and dexterity during a free juggling lesson. All skills are welcome and equipment is provided. Bring the kiddos or just act like one. Either way, you'll have a great time learning this new fun skill.

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