There are lots of amazing ways to celebrate Halloween in Brooklyn this year. We’ve already told you about the L Train Shutdown horror house and the Ridgewood Asylum. Megan’s got a great list of Halloween events for fans of EDM. And don’t miss Videology’s closing party, a Suspira Costume party. Here are some of our other top […]
Greenpoint Open Studios 2018 is happening this weekend
This weekend, Friday June 1 through Sunday June 3 Greenpoint Open Studios returns with work from hundreds of local artists. The kick-off party is on Friday at Java Studios from 7:30-11:30PM. You can visit Greenpoint Open Studios for maps and a full list of events. GOS is presented in part by our friends at Greenpointers, so be sure to check them out […]
Your guide to celebrating Halloween in Brooklyn, 2017 edition
Brooklyn is always packed with things to do on Halloween, but this year it seems like there’s even more going on than usual. We’ve already told you about all the scary films you can see in Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Bushwick. We’re excited to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show at McCarren Park Pool on Saturday! Here are […]
This weekend: 2015 Bushwick Open Studios
It’s that time of year again. Bushwick Open Studios is this weekend and as usual you should clear your calendar and go! Bushwick Open Studios (BOS) is a three-day arts and culture festival, hosted annually by the volunteer organization Arts in Bushwick (AiB). Now in its ninth year, this celebration of our neighborhood’s vibrant community […]
Where to spend New Year's Eve 2013 in Brooklyn
There’s a party at Dirck the Norseman – the new craft beer joint in Greenpoint – with free beer, wine and food. Rubulad is doing their usual over-the-top party (which is always fun). This time with no charges of racism. This year it’s at 893 Bergen Street between Franklin & Classon. ($10 bucks before 10pm, […]
Our Guide to the 2013 Northside Festival – This Year's Highlights
For the fifth year in a row, The Northside Festival is returning to Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Bushwick on Thursday. This year, the big headliners include Black Flag, The Walkmen, Mac DeMarco, Lambchop, and, um, Solange. (Why should we care about her again?) There’s also a film festival and something called NExT (Northside Entrepreneurship and Technology) […]
The Best Bars To Drink Outside In Greenpoint
Last week we told you where to drink outside in Williamsburg. Now, we have your guide to places to drink outside in Greenpoint. It’s that time of year, so have one on us at T.B.D., No Name Bar, or any of the other fine drinking establishments in Greenpoint. Check back next week for our guide […]
Bushwick Open Studios Is This Weekend (May 31 – June 2)
For the last six years, this has been one of the highlights of our summer. Bushwick Open Studios is a three-day arts festival showcasing the exciting art, music, and creativity that makes Bushwick such an exciting place to be. It’s going to be hot as hell this year — yes summer is here — but […]
Hurricane Guide by a Floridian
I’ll spare you from all the “This is nothing compared to where I’m from” triteness our Californian friends put us through during the earthquake. I’ve learned my lesson after talking shit about a little hurricane named Katrina that caused barely more than a drizzle over southwest Florida but subsequently destroyed New Orleans. Here are the […]