- Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade.
Join New York's most eccentric dog-owners at noon on Saturday, October 25 at Tompkins Square and delight in their pups' world-renowned creative and adorable costumes. Nowhere else will you find such a spirited amalgamation of both canine cuteness and New York flare!
- Take a Candlelight Ghost Tour of the Merchant’s House.
Visit the Merchant's House Museum on select days from September through November to learn of the home's chilling history, and hear about past hauntings from real-life witnesses. Reservations are required, but worth it! New York Times calls this site "New York's most haunted house." - Head down to the Beer and Spirits of New York Pop-Up in Union Square.
Every Saturday through November 5, the Beer and Spirits of New York Pop-Up features a different local brewer or distiller alongside local restaurants' samplings. The Greenmarket Regional Grains Project retail stand will also be there selling Northeast-processed whole grains and flours. So, even if you're under 21, you can still get a little taste of what New York's fall flavors have to offer. - Visit Smorgasburg before they move indoors for the winter.
This showcase of over 100 local and regional food vendors has become quintessential to New York. To get the full experience, you've gotta take in this gastronomical wonder in front of that Instagram-famous view—so go to their Williamsburg location on a Saturday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. before they relocate indoors in November.
- Go To Habana Outpost's Brooklyn location for one of their Sunday movie nights.
Experience New York's first eco-eatery at one of their movie nights, every Sunday through October 25. Enjoy authentic Cuban and Mexican cuisine alongside old school American movies like "Little Shop of Horrors" and "The Lost Boys." - Atlantic Antic
Join the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation—whose mission is to both develop and preserve Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue area—in New York City's largest street festival. Come to Atlantic Avenue between 4th Avenue and the waterfront on Sunday, September 27 from noon to 6 p.m. to partake in the festivities, including local food vendors, crafts, and performances. - Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park
Okay so this one might be a little out there for some of you. But trying something you normally wouldn't is all part of the New York experience. Put on your medieval best and head down to Tryon Park on Sunday, October 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for an afternoon of medieval music, food, dance, and a jousting show. - Thrill the World NYC Zombie Masquerade Ball
Thrill the World, the fan community behind the annual reenactment of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is hosting their first ever Zombie Masquerade Ball On October 23, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $40, but for those Michael Jackson mega-fans and zombie-enthusiasts out there, it's a small price to pay to participate in the most interactive, extravagant event of its nature. - Giant Pumpkin Carving Weekend
Visit New York Botanical Garden in the The Bronx on Saturday October 24 or Sunday October 25 to get a firsthand look as Ray Villafane, two-time winner of the Food Network’s Outrageous Pumpkins Challenge, and his team create their one-of-a-kind pumpkin sculptures.
- Stargazing on the High Line
Head to the High Line at West 14th Street to see the stars without leaving New York City! Every Tuesday at sundown between Tuesday, April 7, and Tuesday, October 27, the High Line will have telescopes available for visitors to use at no cost. Come for the stars, and stay for the food vendors—there'll be tacos, gelato, and other treats you don't want to miss out on. - Bad Theater Fest
What better way to spend a chilly fall evening than seeing some theater? Get yourself in a cheery mood by attending a show from their annual celebration of "bad" theater. Original shows run from late October through early November. See their events calendar to buy tickets. Prepare for a night of laughter!
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
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