Wednesday 9.21

1) Here's hoping you RSVP'd to this ahead of time, since the list is closed: Svedka and New York Magazine present a cocktail competition at Above Allen at Thompson (190 Allen Street). Expect mixologists from Theater Bar and Sushi Samba (among others), a lot of free booze, and the opportunity to vote. Updated time info: 6-8p, so perfect for post-work.

2) Cheap Thrills magazine launch party at 64 Kenmare St. This is the first issue of a magazine "dedicated to collages." Free Champagne Henroit, 7-9p. See the flyer at The Printup.

3) Celebrate Mexico Now opening night reception at the King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center at NYU (53 Washington Sq. South). This is the 8th year of NYC's "only festival of contemporary Mexican art and culture." Free cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, 8-10p. See the flyer at The Printup.

Music after the jump

4) Free Girls concert at Other Music (15 E. 4th St.) promoting the new album Father, Son, Holy Ghost (worth it). 9-11p--get there early, as Other Music is not a huge store.

Girls- Honey Bunny

Girls- Hellhole Ratface

5) Wednesday night dance party! Dan Deacon at Maxwell's (1039 Washington St., Hoboken). 11p, $10.

Dan Deacon- The Crystal Cat
Dan Deacon- Woof Woof

And because it's (barely) relevant and it's been a while: