The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, October 7

Tonight in New York City: Meet international makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, find out how to start your own Etsy shop, or learn about the history of NYC's greenmarkets. By Carly Petrone.

Charlotte Tilbury Launch

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Stop by Bergdorf Goodman's tonight from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. to celebrate the launch of Charlotte Tibury's eponymous collection. Known for being one of the most sought after makeup artists, Tilbury has taken the wealth of knowledge she's amassed over her 20+ year career working with celebrities like Kate Moss and Penelope Cruz, to create a range of skincare and cosmetic products. Enjoy cocktails on the beauty floor tonight and meet Charlotte herself while rocking out to tunes by DJ Harley Viera-Newton.

Start Your Etsy Shop!

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Do you love everything that Etsy has to offer? Learn how to start your own shop tonight at Etsy HQ in Dumbo. Discover the top tips that can help lead to your first sale faster during this interactive 2-hour long workshop. Just a few of tonight's topics include Shop Name, Tags & Titles, Photography, and How To Set Up Your Shop. Event goes from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and admission is free.

Greenmarkets

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Planner and architect Barry Benepe co-founded the Greenmarket program in New York City with Bob Lewis back in 1976. Their open air markets offered a solution to two pressing problems: regional farmers were struggling to make a living and losing farmland to development, and NYC consumers had a hard time finding good, fresh produce. Tonight, Barry will discuss the history and development of several iconic open air farmers markets in and around Greenwich Village. Find out more starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Celebrate The Kitchn Cookbook

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Meet authors Sara Kate Gillingham and Faith Durand tonight at West Elm in Chelsea as they celebrate the launch of their new book, The Kitchn Cookbook. There will be drinks and treats and plenty to talk about. Find out about recipes, kitchens, and tips on how to inspire your cooking for the fall and beyond. Event begins at 6:30 p.m.

Everybody Street and Lucille Fornasieri Gold

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Head over to the Brooklyn Historical Society tonight to watch a special screening of the documentary Everybody Street. This film delves into the vibrant, moment-to-moment world of street photographers in NYC. Photographer Lucille Fornasieri Gold and BHS Head of Collection Management Julie May will take part in a Q&A immediately following the screening. It's all in conjunction with BHS' exhibition She said, She said: Art and inspiration in the work of Nell Painter and Lucille Fornasieri Gold.

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