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The Williamsburg Brooklyn-based culture guide to New York and beyond.

Elsewhere announces their initial rooftop party line-up with Roy Ayers and more

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It’s still pretty darn chilly outside, but we’re looking forward to warmer days. Accordingly, Elsewhere has announced its initial rooftop concert and party line-up for 2019 — with more surprises to come. This year, the roster includes live shows from Roy Ayers, Helado Negro, Wand, Braxton Cook, MNDSGN and more. There will also be a slew […]

GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to ‘SuperSymmetry’ at Avant Gardner

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Everyone knows two parties are better than one, which is why ‘SuperSymmetry’ is bound to be your favorite event series of the year. Starting this Saturday, March 23rd, Bushwick megaclub, Avant Gardner, will launch the brand new concept which gives fans a change to enjoy two events for the price of one – and even […]

This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup

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Spring has, meteorologically at least, sprung this week and with it THE REBIRTH OF TRVE, PVRE EVIL. Lol, just kidding, but there are some plenty of new metal records on the way, so dig in and have some fun.

McKibbin Lofts become ‘Calhoun Lofts’ in new book by Stuff Hipsters Hate author

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Remember Stuff Hipsters Hate — the hilarious Tumblr that became a book parodying hipsters in Brooklyn and beyond? Somehow 2008 seems like decades ago. The coauthor of the book, Andrea Bartz, just released a new book called The Lost Night partially inspired by the author’s time living in hipster ground zero McKibbin Lofts. It’s a murder mystery set in […]

Brooklyn’s own Rafael Espinal stepping up for the whole city

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You might know Rafael Espinal as the City Council Member from Brooklyn who repealed the “no dancing” Cabaret Law and established the Office of Nightlife. Maybe you’ve heard about his work to reduce the plastic pollution in our oceans and parks by banning plastic straws. Or maybe you’ve met him around Brooklyn, where he can […]