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Listen Up: A Closer Look at the Top Stories for Saturday, Sept. 29

What to Know

  • If you are looking for a fierce way to spend your weekend, then you better sashay away to the Javits Center
  • The Beer and Bacon Classic is back for the fifth year Saturday
  • The Bronx Night Market goes down Saturday night at Fordham Plaza with some of NYC's iconic foods

Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 

Happy Saturday, but more importantly happy weekend! It's going to be a gorgeous weekend with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 70s. As always, get the latest forecast at nbcnewyork.com/weather.

1. RuPaul Dragcon Is Back in NYC for 2nd Straight Year

If you are looking for a fierce way to spend your weekend, then you better sashay away to the Javits Center. 

RuPaul's Dragcon is back this weekend for the second year in a row. 

Head there for performances from special guests, panels on the culture and you will be able to Kiki with your favorite drag queens and stars. 

Read more here.

2. Beer and Bacon Classic Is Back for the Fifth Straight Year

Fifty chefs making bacon-inspired dishes and 150 breweries gives you 200 reasons to head to the USTA National Tennis Center this weekend. 

The Beer and Bacon Classic is back for the fifth year Saturday. 

Attendees get unlimited bites and brews and I-Hop will even be unveiling a pumpkin pancake stout for the occasion. 

Tickets start at $65. 

Read more here.

3. The Bronx Night Market Is Saturday Night at Fordham Plaza

Brooklyn and Manhattan do not have a monopoly on food markets so head up to the Bronx this weekend for some great eats. 

The Bronx Night Market goes down Saturday night at Fordham Plaza with some of NYC's iconic foods. 

Local performers and artisans will also be there. 

It is free to get in. 

Read more here.

For the latest entertainment news and things to do, tune in to New York Live, Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. on NBC 4 New York. 

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