Rather than "hitting an all-time low" as you weep for a otherworldly rock icon who's returned to whatever planet he came from, you could instead fashion a new persona for yourself, and trot it out for a night on the town, just like David Robert Jones, a.k.a David Bowie/Ziggy Stardust/Thin White Duke/Major Tom/Aladdin Sane would have wanted you to.
Taking a cue from our friends at Brokelyn, we've rounded up a few events that will celebrate the life of David Bowie this week.
MONDAY
► Music Video Time Machine: Remembering David Bowie
Where: The Fifth Estate, 506 Fifth Ave., Park Slope
When: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
As "an ongoing series of live event experiences, centered on playing classic music videos ... [and] accented by high-spirited creative shenanigans you won't soon forget," Music Video Time Machine organizer Stephen Pitalo is paying homage to Bowie by curating a collection of videos that encapsulates his entire career.
Prep for the retrospective by watching some of Bowie's videos here.
Where: C'mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Ave., Bed-Stuy
When: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Bed-Stuy venue hosts a tribute every second Monday and had announced Bowie's in December, but it took on new meaning today. The news of the rock star's death came in as organizers were finalizing the song order for this evening's live music.
Advance tickets are sold out, but there will be some walk-up tickets available for those who arrive before 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Morbid Anatomy Museum café, 424 Third Ave., Gowanus
When: From now until and undetermined time.
Take in Bowie's life's work over a cappuccino.
TUESDAY
Where: Botanica, 47 E Houston St., Lower East Side
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
DJ Inbetween will play original Bowie songs — all the way back to his first album as the lead singer of Davie Jones & the King Bees — and covers.
► Immersive Screening of 'Labyrinth' and Bowie Dance Party
Where: House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Ave., Bushwick
When: Doors at 7 p.m.; screening from 8 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.; dance party until 2 a.m.
In honor of the man from Mars, House of Yes is hosting a screening of "Labyrinth," the 1986 Jim Henson film that cast Bowie as Jareth, the Goblin King. Afterwards, expect a dance party. You'll pay anywhere from $5 to $15 at the door.
► Classic Album Sundays Presents Bowie Remembered
Where: Good Room, 98 Meserole Ave., Greenpoint
When:Ddoors at 6 p.m.; presentation at 8 p.m.; DJ set starts at 10:30 p.m.
DJs will play music from Bowie's extensive discography and guest speakers from Classic Album Sundays will talk about his 1972 album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars." RSVP here to attend the event for free. You're welcome to dress as your favorite Bowie persona.
Where: Botanica, 47 E Houston St., Lower East Side
When: starts at 8:30 p.m.
The nonprofit organization Public Space Party invites you to meet up at Botanica wearing your favorite Bowie costumes. From there, the objective is to cycle around the neighborhood, blasting his tunes and starting impromptu dance parties. The jubilee will wind down at Marie's Crisis Cafe in the West Village.
► David Bowie Tribute Night at Pizza Party
Where: Pizza Party, 254 Irving St., Bushwick
When: starts 9 p.m.
This retro pizzeria is hosting DJ John Rambo, who will be spinning classic Bowie tracks. Let the music transport you to outer space while you eat some coal-oven pizza and sip some craft beers.
► Paul Tuesdays: Tribute to David Bowie
Where: Dream Baby, 162 Avenue B, East Village
When: starts 7 p.m.
Hang out at this bar to listen to an all-Bowie playlist with "weirdos, Martians, outcasts, jocks and wizards ... [who are] friendly and know how to have a damn good time."
WEDNESDAY
► Moonage Daydream: A David Bowie Dance Party
Where: The Other Side, 338 Moffat St., Bushwick
When: starts at 9 p.m.
DJs and tribute bands will play at this venue all night long for an "intergalactic shindig ... celebrat[ing Bowie's] immortality." You're invited to "come freak out with the space invaders and boogie." Admission is free for those who show up in costume; it's $5 for party poopers.
► A [Karaoke] Tribute to David Bowie
Where: Sing Sing Ave. A, 81 Avenue A, East Village
When: starts 8 p.m.
Pay homage to Stardust's genius by singing his songs at this karaoke bar.
FRIDAY
► No Return Post Punk Society: David Bowie Tribute Set
Where: Pyramid Club, 101 Avenue A, East Village
When: 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Celebrate Bowie all night long in the basement of this go-to nightclub for punk rockers and Goth betties. There's a $6 cover after 9 p.m., and cheap drink specials.
