It doesn’t get much cuter than this. Tonight Matchless will be hosting a fundraiser for the P.S. 31 school in Greenpoint. Money was cut for their chess team, and this evening’s efforts are to raise cash for the team to go to the championships. There will be an auction with awesome prizes from J-Dubb records, […]
Leonard Cohen Played at MSG on Friday Night
And it was spectacular. Songs like “Bird on a Wire,” “Suzanne” and “Everybody Knows” percolated throughout Madison Square Garden for several hours, as Cohen demonstrated that you can still rock out with hat head and sing about naked ladies at age 75. The crowd was composed of about 3/4 people over the age of 50, […]
Tonight: Rooftop Farms Lecture at Pete's Candy Store
This fall, Pete’s Candy Store is hosting a slew of free lectures from Jamie Hook and the Open City Dialogue (OCD). We’re especially excited about tonight’s event, which features Greenpoint’s Rooftop Farms: Join Annie Novak, one of the masterminds behind Greenpoint’s Rooftop Farms, a 6,000 square foot organic farm picture-esquely plopped on top of a […]
Vote in the Primary Today
Just a friendly reminder that today is Primary Day in NYC ‚Äì get out and vote! Polls will be open from 6am to 9pm Tuesday, so registered Democrats should cast their votes for City Council, Mayoral, Comptroller, Public Advocate and more. If you aren’t sure who is running in your district, you can access lots […]
Lady Magma and Pass Kontrol at Bruar Falls
This weekend our neighborhood is serving up an almost overwhelming amount of cultural goodness. The Cult of MJ Chapel opening tonight, the TROUBLE Maze at Death By Audio, Bushwick’s new Castle Braid space and the Brooklyn Artillery Fall Kickoff, and Brace For Impact at the Front Room Gallery are particularly on our radar. And oh […]
Tonight: "Wildwood, NJ" at Union Pool
Union Pool is screening Ruthless Films’ “Wildwood, NJ” – a 1994 documentary and unintentional precursor to MTV’s “True Life: I’m a Jersey Shore Girl” – at 9pm tonight. @UnionPool also announced that Maker’s Mark will be providing cocktails.There’s probably no better way to bid adieu to summer than by sipping whiskey and laughing at beach-folk’s […]
Bushwick Film Festival Kicks Off Tonight
The third annual Bushwick Film Festival will begin tonight at 6 pm at Lumenhouse. Tickets are $8 a day or $20 for the entire weekend – and that includes unlimited free beer. So head to 47 Beaver Street and get your movie-watching drink on. From the organizers: “The THIRD ANNUAL BUSHWICK FILM FESTIVAL features three […]
Mugison Project – 5 Boroughs 1 Day
Next week Icelandic musician Mugison will be performing in all of the NYC boroughs in one day (a record breaking event). The undertaking is a partnership with Amnesty International’s Music for Human Rights. His shows are known for being rife with boozed-infused sentimental rowdiness, and no doubt this marathon will be worth checking out (Mugison […]
Leonard Cohen Ticket Giveaway
Leonard Cohen recently announced that he’s extending his 2009 world tour and will be returning this fall to play 15 more U.S. dates. He’ll be in New York City at MSG on October 23rd, and tickets will go on sale August 10. Fans will tell you that seeing the acclaimed singer/songwriter/poet perform is an unforgettable […]
The Phenomenal Handclap Band at Joe's Pub
NPR Music hosted a splendid showcase last night at Joe’s Pub featuring Lee Fields, Fight the Big Bull, and The Phenomenal Handclap Band. We caught Richmond, VA’s Fight the Big Bull first. Their performance was wrought with experimental jazz fusion, but fortunately it was the mirthful kind. The all-instrumental performance incorporated a seven piece brass […]
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