Check out this weekend's top event picks for the Upper East Side.

Halloween: Bats at Belvedere

Friday, October 26th at 5:00pm

Debunk the myths you’ve heard about bats with the Central Park Conservancy and Rob Mies, conservation biologist, bat expert, Director of the Organization for Bat Conservation, author and TV personality. We’ll explore the mysterious lives of bats to learn about their benefits, why we need to conserve them, and what we can do to help these unique mammals. You will encounter a Big Brown bat from North America, meet fruit bats from Africa and Asia, and come face-to-face with the largest bat in the world – the Gigantic Flying Fox Bat from Malaysia, which has nearly a 6-foot wingspan! After the lecture, view Central Park’s own wild bats as we take a nature walk to learn why the Park has become a haven for urban bats and look and listen for them with a “bat detector” device.

Artist to Artist: Koons and Picasso

Friday, October 26th at 6:30pm

Celebrated artist Jeff Koons discusses his enduring creative fascination with Pablo Picasso, in lively dialogue with art historian Pepe Karmel, New York University.

DJ Spooky—Madame Freedom Screening with Live Re-Score

Friday, October 26th at 7:30pm

Miller's new score for a string quartet evokes the jazz of the nightclubs of the twenty-first century, and uses electronic music composed to create more dynamic tensions in the story, and to foreground the visual rhythm of the film's editing techniques.

Eid Ul-Adha: Family Day

Saturday, October 27th from 1:00pm-4:00pm

Eid is celebrated across the Muslim world, including Pakistan, Iran, Indonesia and Central Asia. Learn about Eid traditions and celebrations across Asia with arts, crafts and performances.

Burlesque: Pink Light Burlesque

Saturday, October 27th at 8:00pm

92Y Harkness Dance Center, the New York School of Burlesque and the Bishop of Burlesque present four Saturday night performances and group instruction in the Art of Burlesque!  In October, Pink Light Burlesque celebrates women who are living with cancer as well as cancer survivors, co-hosted by Jo Weldon and David Bishop. 

Saloon NYC & Barstool Sports Host Annual Halloween Bash

Saturday, October 27th from 9:00pm-12:00am

Saloon NYC and Barstool Sports are at it again with their annual Smokeshow Halloween Bash, and if you don’t know what a Smokeshow Halloween Bash is, you’ve either never read Barstool Sports, or have never left your apartment on Halloween. You need to get out more.  $500 for Sexiest Costume. Drink Specials from 9pm - 12am and 10pm - 2am. Don't miss the wildest night of the year!