The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, September 22

Tonight in New York City: Laugh along with Katie Kester, find out about astrophysics and comedy from Neil Degrasse Tyson and Eugene Mirman, or learn about the first community-owned wind farm in New York. By Carly Petrone.

Star Talk Live!

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Celebrated astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts the live edition of his popular talk show, StarTalk Live! tonight as part of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival at Th Bell House. Eugene, himself, will act as co-host with plenty of other special guests also gracing the stage. Pop culture and comedy collide in this evening of nerdy hilarity. Tickets range from $35 and show starts at 8:30 p.m.

The Later Show with Katie Kester

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Join Katie Kester as she hosts The Later Show at UCBeast tonight. One part variety show, one part talk show, join Katie as she hosts and chats with some of the comedy world's funniest people. Each show is insanely different, as well as differently insane. Tonight's guests include the hilarious Michelle Wolf (Late Night with Seth Meyers) and Jena Friedman (Daily Show). These ladies are representing women in comedy at its best. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are just $5.

How We Read

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Be a part of the Brooklyn Book Festival! Join The Atavist, Atavist Books, and Graywolf Press for a celebration of several exciting new works. There will be readings by Chris Adrian (The New World), Leslie Jamison (52 Blue), Hari Kunzru (Twice Upon a Time), and Vikram Chandra (Geek Sublime). Books will of course be for purchase and refreshment will be served. Event goes from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and RSVP is required.

Climate Week NYC: New York's First Community Owned Wind Farm: Black Oak Wind

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Learn more about Climate Week NYC by attending one of the many lectures happening this week. Tonight, learn more about New York's first community-owned wind farm: Black Oak Wind. They will be presenting their project and near-term plans to the public tonight at 5 p.m. at Theater 80 in the East Village. If you're interested in local renewable energy solutions you should definitely stop by. Event goes until 6:30 p.m.

The Delicate Balance: Media, Scrutiny, and Freedom in a Post 9-11 World

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Tonight, Robert L. Deitz (former N.S.A. General Counsel & Senior Counselor to the C.I.A. Director), Barton Gellman (Washington Post reporter), and Gabriel Schoenfeld (Necessary Secrets: National Security, the Media, and the Rule of Law) will discuss how the conflict between government and press has been complicated by sweeping efforts to enhance American counterrorism prowness, notably detention of suspects, surveillance, and collection of data on citizens. They'll also examine how reporters should deal with classified information in today's digital age. Michael Isikoff, Chief Investigative Correspondent for Yahoo News will moderate tonight's event. Discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. with a reception to follow. Tickets are $15.

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