MOVIE: Every national election year reminds us of that part in The Dark Crystal where the hideous Skeksis systematically drain the Gelfling’s “essence” and drink it to increase their power. If you don’t know the scene we’re talking about, you need to go see it on the big screen tonight – a regular-sized TV monitor just doesn’t do Jim Henson’s creepy masterpiece justice. The one-night-only screening will be introduced by one of the film’s puppet......

FOOD: Drinking With the Professor: a Look at Jerry Thomas and His Liquid Legacy: Join cocktail maestro Dave Wondrich as he shares recipes from his latest book, Imbibe! plus a few that were cut in the editing process. Wondrich has an in-depth knowledge of nineteenth-century classic cocktails, so step up and taste the benefits. - Laren Spirer Friday // 6:30pm // Astor Culinary Center [399 Lafayette St] // $75, tickets available online THEATER: As you......

Long before Big Bird and Fraggle Rock, Jim Henson was dabbling in avant-garde cinema. Check out a young Henson appearing in his own far-out short, called Time Piece, which owes no small debt to John Cage. "Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this nine-minute, experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson – and starred Jim......

The Dark Crystal: 25th Anniversary Edition Labyrinth: Anniversary Edition (directed by Jim Henson) Mention either one of these children's fantasy films from the '80s to a certain kind of movie fan of a certain age bracket and you're guaranteed a nostalgic homage. Heck, even breathe that hallowed name "Jim Henson" and you're bound to get some fan love. Now, home viewers of the geek persuasion can gush over two new special edition versions of two......

To help you roll(erskate) into the weekend (just one more day!) here's a video that involves music, the Muppets and a Brooklyn disco orchestra called Escort. A mash-up that The Voice says would have Jim Henson doing the Hustle in his grave. All the A-listers are there: Statler & Waldorf, Rolf, Animal, Pigs in Space, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and more. Check it out, it's pretty bad (which in disco means "cool")... Far out! Check......

READING: Just this morning she was sipping tea in the woods of Vermont - but tonight Alison Bechdel, author of Fun Home, will be at Barnes & Noble on the UWS. Her book is a memoir, a graphic novel and all about growing up in a funeral home, with a closeted father. Tragicomic, indeed. 7pm // B&N [82nd & Broadway] // Free EVENT: Ever since the UnCoolKids uncovered a ton of science events citywide, we've......

So when it was unveiled that the designers on Project Runway would be making clothes for a Barbie doll last week the first thing that came to our mind was: "Man, it'd be so much hotter if they were making clothes for Miss Piggy." (Is that wrong?) Sadly, we are all just going to have to wait to see the Muppets tackle the reality genre. But if you're looking for something to do this......

This weekend Jim Henson will be paid tribute to in Brooklyn. As producer, puppeteer and visionary. A weekend of screenings that, as all of his works did, appeal to both children and adults alike. The weekend will also allow you to delve into the mind of Henson by creating your own puppets at a workshop and attending evening programs that focus on more rare Henson projects and ideas. A full itinerary can be found here.......