Where To Watch The Oscars In NYC

NEW YORK, NY — Oscar is turning 90 this year and New York City is ready to party. There are plenty of spots around the city to watch the 90th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 4, with fellow movie buffs and self-styled stars.

The nominees for Best Picture include the blockbusters "Get Out" and "Dunkirk," as well as indie darlings such as "Lady Bird" and "Call Me By Your Name."

The ceremony, again hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, probably won't be as dramatic as last year's debacle over the Best Picture winner. "Moonlight" took the top award after presenters initially said "La La Land" was the winner.

ABC will broadcast live from the red carpet starting at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, followed by the ceremony at 8 p.m.

The awards might be happening thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, but New Yorkers can still get a taste of the limelight at parties around the city. Here's a sampling of places offering prizes, costume contests and other specials to celebrate the Oscars.

Manhattan

Caveat
21A Clinton St., East Village
Join the crowd at this downtown performance space and bar for the sixth annual "Big Oscars Quiz Thing" ahead of the film industry's biggest night. Trivia starts at 5:30 p.m. ahead of the awards show at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

230 Fifth
230 Fifth Ave., NoMad
Get dressed up in your red carpet best for the luxurious rooftop bar's Oscar party. The $35 ticket includes hors d'oeuvres and an open bar with champagne, beer and wine. The party starts at 7 p.m.

Sugar East
1125 First Ave., Sutton Place
This hip East Side lounge will show the awards on two projector screens and dish out popcorn to mark the occasion. The show starts at 7 p.m. so you can catch the red carpet action.

The Roof
124 W. 57th St., Midtown
The Viceroy Hotel's upscale rooftop bar overlooking Central Park will serve $15 Oscar-themed cocktails and free popcorn during the show. You can also fill out a ballot with your awards picks for a chance to win a prize. The festivities start at 7 p.m.

Brooklyn

Kostume Kult's 8th Annual Alt.Oscar Awards
House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Ave., Bushwick
Wear your most outrageous, cinematic attire to a crazy red carpet and fashion show at the alternative Bushwick nightclub. There will be awards for "Best Costume," "Most Woke," "Biggest Hair" and "Least Dressed." The doors open at 6 p.m.

Videology Presents Oscar Night 2018
308 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg
The little cinema in Williamsburg will screen the Oscars for free with a drinking game to keep you entertained. The doors to Videology's screening room open at 5:30 p.m. before the red carpet coverage goes on at 6 p.m.

The Skint Free Oscars Party At Littlefield
Littlefield, 635 Sackett St., Carroll Gardens
Show off your best outfit at this free gathering, complete with its own interviewers who will chat up glamorous guests. The evening will feature drink specials, popcorn and a prize to the person who picks the most awards correctly. A free glass of champagne comes with an RSVP. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Taste of Meryl Streep Party
Northern Territory, 12 Franklin St., Greenpoint
Bow down to the queen of Hollywood at this party at the Australian bar Northern Territory. Admission is free and there will be plenty of giveaways, the organizers say on Instagram. The red carpet festivities start at 6:30 p.m.

Queens

Q.E.D.
27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria

The Astoria performance space invites you to don some "party clothes" for the ceremony and some trivia. The $12 admission comes with an Oscar ballot, unlimited popcorn and catered snacks. There will be drink specials and prizes for trivia and ballot winners, as well as those who get lucky in random drawings. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Albatross Bar
3619 24th Ave., Astoria
Get fancy and make your way to this Astoria gay bar for a red carpet, champagne, drink specials and prizes for the most accurate ballots. It pays to wear a tuxedo or gown at this party — you'll get a free shot if you dress up. The festivities start at 8 p.m.

Woodbines
47-10 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City
This Long Island City spot describing itself as a "neighborhood pub" will be screening the awards and serving food and drink specials throughout the evening. The party starts at 8 p.m.

Kathleen Culliton contributed reporting.

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