Lavo
If you're looking for a true Sunday Funday, this is your best bet. The Midtown East lounge will be turning its weekly bash into an Oscar-themed affair, with a live screening, accompanied by the requisite bottle service and dancing on tables. Take note: This party is black-tie only, so bring your A-game, style-wise.
Lavo, 39 East 58th Street (between Madison and Park avenues); 212-750-5588.
The Windsor
This West Village spot isn't just for sports anymore — starting at 5 p.m., there'll be free gourmet popcorn to munch on while you take in the red carpet. Judge the dresses to your heart's content, and then toast your favorite nominees with a glass of bubbly — on the house, of course.
The Windsor, 234 West 4th Street (at West 10th Street); 212-206-1208.
Epicerie Boulud
To take your Academy Awards night to a classier level, head straight to Epicerie Boulud. The swanky resto will be serving up hot and cold canapes, lobster rolls, and special Hollywood-themed sweets.
Epicurie Boulud, 1900 Broadway (at 64th Street); 212-595-0303.
The Ainsworth
Viewing overload is king at this Chelsea resto, with over 40 flat screens. The bar will be serving up major specials on vodka and champagne, so it sure beats watching in bed on your laptop.
The Ainsworth, 122 West 26th Street (between Sixth and Seventh avenues); 212-741-0645.
Nighthawk Cinema
This bash boasts free drinks (if you dress up!), an Oscar pool with one awesome prize, and special themed bites for movies like Zero Dark Thirty and Silver Linings Playbook. But, the real draw is that the awards show will be broadcast commercial-free. Seriously.
Nighthawk Cinema, 136 Metropolitan Avenue (between Berry Street and Wythe Avenue); Brooklyn; 718-384-3980.
Photo: Courtesy of ABC/Rick Rowell