This Weekend · Things to Do
The Week Ahead · Oct 26 – Nov 1
Halloween falls on a Saturday, and our Saturday is stacked: calligraphy, a fall fest, a jump park and a Syrian comic in Midtown. Pick your lane.
From the weekly edition, Mon Oct 26 – Sun Nov 1, 2026 · Weekly edition
Mon Oct 26
Kinan Azmeh & The Claremont Trio
The NY premiere of Azmeh's Gravitas. Eventbrite showed it as sold out when we checked, so look at musicmondays.org before you go. Family note: it's seated, calm and free, so it's easy to bring your parents. Worth it because: a world-class premiere for zero dollars is the best deal in Manhattan this week.
musicmondays.org · Tickets (Eventbrite)
Quick facts
- When
- Mon Oct 26, 7:30pm
- Where
- Advent Lutheran Church, 2504 Broadway, New York NY (Upper West Side)
- Price
- Free (showed sold out on Eventbrite when checked)
- Official page
- musicmondays.org
Thu Oct 29
The Jazz Ghazal Project
One hour of jazz meeting ghazal. Worth it because: ghazal over a jazz band is a Thursday-night upgrade for your ears.
Quick facts
- When
- Thu Oct 29, 7–8pm
- Where
- Barzakh Cafe, 147 Utica Ave, Brooklyn NY
- Price
- $11.46
- Official page
- Viewcy
Sat Oct 31
Introduction to Nastaliq Calligraphy
A three-and-a-half-hour beginner workshop in Nastaliq, the flowing Perso-Arabic script, taught by Franco-Iranian calligrapher and musician Bahman Panahi. It's ages 15+, so bring your teen and make it a Saturday together. Refunds up to 7 days out. Worth it because: you leave with a new skill and something frame-worthy, which beats a pumpkin-spice anything.
reedsociety.org · Tickets (Eventbrite)
Quick facts
- When
- Sat Oct 31, 11am–2:30pm
- Where
- Reed Society for the Sacred Arts, 520 W 25th St, Fl 3S, New York NY (Chelsea)
- Price
- See official page; ages 15+
- Official page
- reedsociety.org
Sat Oct 31
Eden x ICSJ Muslim Fall Festival
South Jersey's Halloween-day answer: the Islamic Center of South Jersey and Eden Gardens throw a six-hour fall festival with food, activities and, in their words, "community togetherness." RSVP is on the masjid's site. Family note: it's built for the whole family, so bring the stroller. Worth it because: six hours of fall vibes with zero awkward trick-or-treat negotiations.
Quick facts
- When
- Sat Oct 31, 1–7pm
- Where
- Eden Gardens, 1444 NJ-73, Pennsauken NJ
- Price
- RSVP on official page
- Official page
- icsjmasjid.org
Sat Oct 31
Youth & Family Day at Adrenova Park
Islamic Center of Morris County's Youth & Family crew takes over a jump park all day. It's $20 for one adult plus one kid, pizza included for both. RSVP on Eventbrite. The page lists two addresses (275 NJ-10 and 156 US-46), so confirm when you RSVP. Family note: this one's literally for the kids. You're the chaperone, and the pizza is your reward. Worth it because: tired kids by 9pm is the real Halloween treat.
icmcnj.com · Tickets (Eventbrite)
Quick facts
- When
- Sat Oct 31, 9am–9pm
- Where
- Adrenova Park, Succasunna/Roxbury NJ
- Price
- $20 for one adult plus one child
- Official page
- icmcnj.com
Sat Oct 31
Persian Jam Session with Mehrnam Rastegari
Two hours of live Persian music. Worth it because: a live Persian jam this up close sounds like a private show.
Quick facts
- When
- Sat Oct 31, 6–8pm
- Where
- Barzakh Cafe, 147 Utica Ave, Brooklyn NY
- Price
- $16.66
- Official page
- Viewcy
Sat Oct 31
Nasser Al-Rayess
The Syrian comedian plays one of Midtown's classic rooms. Listings put tickets from about $49 to $51 with fees. A big night out with the group chat, minus anyone in a costume. Worth it because: laughing in Arabic in a Midtown landmark hits different.
Quick facts
- When
- Sat Oct 31, 7pm
- Where
- The Town Hall, 123 W 43rd St, New York NY (Midtown)
- Price
- About $49–51 with fees, per listings
- Official page
- thetownhall.org
Izzah Pulse. Prices and times are from the listings and can change, so check the link before you go.