Six Fun NYC Oscar Parties
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<p>Via <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joespubnyc/4560792511/sizes/z/in/set-72157623951668778/">Joe's Pub</a></p><p></p><strong>Joe's Pub</strong>: Joe's Pub will be home to the <a href="http://www.joespub.com/component/option,com_shows/task,view/Itemid,40/id,5611">10th Annual Murray Hill Oscar Party</a> on Sunday, hosted by comedian Murray Hill and a slew of other guests. So if you're looking for a place to leisurely watch the ceremony without too much commentary, this isn't it. The night will feature, trivia, movie spoofs, impersonations and prizes for best and worst dressed in the audience. They advertise that this year the prize for the Oscar ballot will include a Pillow Pet, and we just hope they splurged on <a href="http://gothamist.com/2011/01/25/us_marshals_protect_new_york_from_f.php">the real thing</a>. Tickets are $25 in advance, but discounts are available <a href="http://mistershowbiz.com/shows/">through Murray Hill</a>.<p></p><em>425 Lafayette Street, (212) 967-7555</em>
<p>Via <a href="http://www.fontanasnyc.com/index.html">Fontana's</a></p><p></p><strong>Fontana's Bar:</strong> What's Oscar night without popcorn. At the LES' <a href="http://www.fontanasnyc.com/index.html">Fontana's Bar</a>, Oscar viewers will be treated to free popcorn and $4 shot specials while watching the event projected on the wall of their Chandelier Room. Shots include "The Stammer" and "The Lesbian Kiss," and at some point there will be a Ballad contest. The winner of that receives a free keg for a future party at the bar, so we suggest you start your vocal warmups now.<p></p><em>105 Eldridge Street, (212) 334-6740</em>
<strong>Bobo:</strong> The Oscars aren't all gossip and trivia. For a sense of old Hollywood style, <a href="http://gothamist.com/2008/12/03/patrick_connolly.php">Bobo</a> is offering a cocktail reception and a $50 four-course meal at <a href="http://bobonyc.com/">their Oscar Party</a>, which requires "glamorous" attire. The menu is inspired by some of their favorite Oscar nominated films, including a 127 hors d'ouvres, the King's salad, shrimp and True Grits, Winter's boneless chicken and a Black Swan chocolate cake. You can also vote for the winner in an Oscar pool.<p></p><em>181 West 10th Street, (212) 488-2626</em>
<p>Flickr user <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/antiparticle/185644432/sizes/z/in/photostream/">antiparticle</a></p><p></p><strong>Union Hall:</strong> Oscar parties are always better when there are prizes. Starting at 7 p.m. on Sunday, <a href="http://www.unionhallny.com/calendar.php">Union Hall</a> will be hosting <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=188829387806930">Kiki & Jinners's Oscar Party</a>. Cast your ballots for the nominees while watching Joan Rivers Live! From the Red Carpet and indulge in some drink specials. Entrance is free, and you can always distract yourself with a round of bocce ball during the boring awards.<p></p><em>702 Union Street, Brooklyn; (718) 638-4400</em>
<a href="http://colormekatie.blogspot.com/">Katie Sokoler</a>/Gothamist<p></p><strong>Macao Trading Co.:</strong> Oscar night can be busy, so much so that you may need to hit up a pre-show party before your actual party. TriBeCa's <a href="http://www.macaonyc.com/">Macao Trading Co</a>. is hosting a pre-show cocktail party starting at 6 p.m. on Sunday, with the red carpet playing on their 10x10 screen and snacks like Grilled Shrimp Brochettes, Jade Dumplings, Duck Spring Rolls and Steamed Pearl Balls being passed around. <a href="http://gothamist.com/2008/11/30/macao_trading_co.php?gallery0Pic=2#gallery">They've also created</a> The Diva cocktail specifically for the occasion, which is a combination of lavender-infused St. Germain and sparkling wine. They'll be screening the show all night but the party goes only until 8 p.m., so get there early.<p></p><em>311 Church Street, (212) 431-8750</em>
<a href="http://colormekatie.blogspot.com/">Katie Sokoler</a>/Gothamist<p></p><strong>Bar Basque</strong>: If you're not looking for an "organized" Oscar party, <a href="http://gothamist.com/2010/10/14/bar_basque.php?gallery0Pic=8#gallery">Bar Basque</a> may be the place to be. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BarBasque">They'll offer</a> a complimentary glass of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. before screening the show, and there will be a few menu additions in the lounge. They also have a <a href="http://www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek/winter2011/menu/bar-basque">restaurant week menu</a>, which includes grilled beef short rib in red wine sauce, chestnut soup with foie gras emulsion and a chocolate flan with port dry cherries.<p></p><em>39 6th Avenue, (646) 600-7150</em>