NYCWFF The Cookout
Sunday, October 18, 2026
6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
The Rooftop at Pier 17
Seaport, Manhattan
About
Festival closing Cookout presented by Mike's Amazing, hosted by JJ Johnson and Angela Yee, celebrating Black cuisine and culture with entertainment (Method Man / Whoopi Goldberg appearances announced).
Drinks first? Happy hours nearby
Le Petit Village
West Village · 10:00 AM–1 AM · • $14 Signature Cocktails • $9 Wines by the Glass • $6 Beers No reservations needed — just arrive hungry and a little thirsty; Includes: One appetizer • One entree of your choice Enjoy 50% off select bottles of wine and wines by the glass during lunch
Plado Tasting Bar
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Molly's Shebeen Bar + Restaurant
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