Brewtopia: Great World Beer Festival - Eventbrite

Yet another chance to sample beer, this fest focuses on world beers.

When: October 2 12-4PM

Where: Center548, 548 West 22nd Street

Website: Brewtopia: Great World Beer Festival - Eventbrite

Buy Tickets Now: NYC Wine and Food Festival

Some of the most fun looking tastings have sold out already but there are still chances for you to get involved. It's not the cheapest event in the world but you'll have a hard time remembering when you ate this well!

When: October 7-10
Where: All Over Manhattan
Website: http://www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com

Brooklyn Chile Pepper Fiesta

Horticulturalists and spicy food lovers unite!  The Brooklyn Botanic Garden hosts its annual Chile Pepper Fiesta this Saturday. Bands. Dancing. Chocolate. Enjoy!

When: Saturday October 2, 2010 12-6PM
Where: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Website: http://www.bbg.org/chilepepperfiesta

Last Weekend: Craft Beer Week

As if you needed a reason to drink, here's a reason to drink some great brews instead of your usual swill. If you hadn't seen any craft beer yet, here's your chance. Get out there to a tasting. It's not cheap but if you love beer, it's worth it.

When: Through October 3, 2010
Where: Throughout New York City
Website: http://nycbeerweek.com/events/

Westbeth 40th Anniversary Arts Festival

This is the last weekend of the Westbeth 40th Anniversary Arts Festival. Drop by to experience a range of New York works (performing and visual) from artists housed in or affiliated with this artists' housing settlement.

When: September 25-October 3
Where: 155 Bank Street
Website: www.westbeth.org

Wizard World : Big Apple Comic Con

Geeks, dorks, nerds, trekkies, etc., etc., etc. Find them all at Big Apple Comic Con, where I once met Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca from the original Star Wars movies). This year's stars include Jake Lloyd from the newer set of Star Wars Movies as well as the original Batman and Robin.

When: Friday, October 1 - Sunday October 3, 2010

Where: Penn Plaza Pavillion (Seventh Ave & 33rd Street across from Penn Station)

Website: Wizard World : Big Apple Comic Con

Korean Parade and Festival

A good excuse to learn the ins and outs of Little Korea (the low 30s near Herald Square), come explore this celebration of Korean culture. Featuring a Korean food festival, street fair, music festival and kids' activities. Saturday is rumored to be a great day to get outside.

When: Saturday, October 2nd 9AM-6PM, 12-2 PM (Parade)
Where: 32nd st between Fifth and Broadway, Parade Route on Sixth Ave from 38th to 27th Street
Website: http://www.nykorean.org