NYC: It's a Mad, Mad World

Usually the thought of a circus conjures up the standard three-ring images; elephants in ornate headdress, cars packed with too many clowns, and occasional tightrope hijinks — an extravaganza perfect for the young ones. Those seeking a more adult version should check out Absinthe, a hybrid of Cirque du Soleil, the NYC Halloween Parade and a sultry burlesque show. This carnival takes place in a traveling venue that's tucked under the Brooklyn Bridge, down by the South Street Seaport, and has breathtaking views from its garden lounge, where you can grab a drink and relax... you know, if clowns of any kind aren't your thing. Tickets are $69, and the show runs through September 30th.

Absinthe, through Sept. 30
Located under the Spiegel tent at South Street Seaport
Pier 17, Fulton Street at the East River, New York | 212-245-1009

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