The Brooklyn Heights Association will have its 2020 Annual Meeting this coming Wednesday evening, February 26 at Founders Hall, St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street (between Clinton and Court). The meeting starts at 7:00, but you’re advised to come early. Last year’s meeting was standing room only for later arrivals. All are invited; you need not be a BHA member to attend.This year’s meeting will feature a panel discussion, followed by Q&A from the audience, on the problem of empty storefronts and how to keep…
Jim Carrey to read from new memoir at Kings Theatre May 5
Award-winning actor and artist Jim Carrey sets out to destroy the celebrity memoir in his genre-bending new book Memoirs and Misinformation. Carrey and co-author Dana Vachon have fashioned a strange and hilarious story about acting, Hollywood, agents, privilege, friendship, romance, addiction to relevance, fear of personal erasure, our “one big soul,” Canada, and a cataclysmic ending of the world—with lots of celebrity cameos along the way. Carrey and Vachon discuss the book and much more at this exclusive launch event on the Kings Theatre stage
Free yoga in a glass room overlooking Bryant Park
New York winters are long. And those Manhattan-Brooklyn commutes can get unpleasant when we’re all smooshed in with our down coats, avoiding that one person who looks like they have the flu. But one thing that’s not a bummer is the free fitness class you can take advantage of to break up your weeknights. Wait out that evening commuter rush back to BK and enjoy a free yoga class on Thursday in Bryant Park, hosted by CorePower Yoga. Housed in the glass overlook above the skating rink, make sure to register in advance. Signing up DOES guarantee you a spot, but show up at 5:50 pm
Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Hosts Valentine’s Craft Event for Kids Sunday
This Sunday, February 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, 55 Pierrepont Street (between Hicks and Henry) will present a Valentine’s Day craft event for kids:We’ll be making quilled designs for Valentines Day. Also known as paper filigree, quilling is a technique that turns rolled paper into intricate patterns and designs. Come to the BWE to learn this art form popular since the Italian Renaissance!There are photos of quilled paper designs here.This event is best for children six and up, who must be accompanied by a caregiver. There is a suggestd family
Break a sweat to close out the work week
Too busy this week to get in a good exercise sesh? Never fear, because you can burn those extra cals on Friday night at Werk Out!, a high-intensity aerobics class at 3 Dollar Bill in East Williamsburg that was created by queer fitness guru AJ Blankenship and will be hosted by Ru Paul’s Drag Race contender Brita Filter. I know, I know, who wants to spend the first night of the weekend busting his or her ass in sweaty spandex, right? Well, for what it’s worth, this one sounds like a real party, and it even includes electrolyte cocktails and unlimited free chocolate. Tickets are $30 each, the class starts at 7:30 and…
GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to The Knocks & Friends feat. Mat Zo at Elsewhere!
That first full work week after the holidays always feels daunting, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Lots of lights, actually, because Brooklyn duo The Knocks are bringing their beloved “Knocks & Friends” party series to Elsewhere this Friday, January 10th. And this time, they are bringing our all-time favorite artist, Mat Zo, along with them. May the power of house music SET YOU FREE! Last year proved to be a prolific one for The Knocks, who released a bevy of hot singles with collaborators like local synth-pop duo Great Good Fine…
Raise your vibration in 2020
This month is going by quickly, but it’s still not too late to learn new practices and establish habits that will support your wellness in 2020! Anima Mundi Apothecary in Greenpoint is hosting a workshop on raising your personal vibration on Thursday, January 16 from 6:30-8:30pm. The goal is to feel happier, more at peace, and connected, and let’s face it—we can all use some help with this. The workshop will teach movement, meditation, mindfulness techniques, and practical exercises, so dress comfortably. Participants will be provided with a spiral-bound journal and herbal tea. Tickets are $40. More ideas for Your Ideal Week here ⇨
MLK Day Events This Sunday
On Sunday, Jan. 19, 11:00 a.m., two local churches will hold services to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.From Rev. Adriene Thorne at First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn:This Sunday will be a very special one in the life of our community of faith. We are celebrating the life and witness of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in word, song, dance and jazz. We received a grant from the NY Presbytery to bring people together around two things we all love – jazz and justice. Make plans to celebrate #mlkday2020 with us. There will be amazing music from …
You should probably learn more about natural wines in 2020
Maybe you are doing Dry January. And maybe you were intending on committing to Dry January but recently discovered the explosion of natural wines so have concluded that natural = healthy, so you should keep drinking. You can have it both ways at McNally Jackson in Williamsburg on Thursday night, Jan. 9. They’re hosting a discussion between Alice Feiring, the author of Natural Wines for the People and writer and critic Cheryl Pearl Sucher. The new book is a compact illustrated guide for those of us who
Frosted Flame: a queer comedy fundraiser
Littlefield is hosting a queer comedy fundraiser to benefit Housing Works on Thursday, December 19. The show is hosted by Sam Campbell, Simone Leitner, and Pete Valenti, and will feature comedians including Jay Jurden, Ali Clayton, Fareeha Khan, and Indigo Asim! The show will be followed by a dance party. Housing Works is a wonderful organization that works to combat homelessness and HIV/AIDS. This is a wonderful way to have a great time and give back this holiday season. You can also bring new or gently used coats to the event for a coat drive. Doors are at 8pm, the show is at 9pm, and tickets are $10 in advance/$12 day of show. More ideas for
10 Brooklyn holiday markets to hit this season
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Taste Brooklyn Special Effects First at GABF
The Great American Beer Festival, the largest celebration of beer in the United States, is once again taking over Denver from October 3-5. A special shipment of the first stateside Brooklyn Special Effects will be there to welcome the thirsty at the festival and across the city. Catch us at our booth #17-24, festively done up in the Special Effects swirl, or check out some of the spots below to try it out while supplies last. …
Sing with a live band at The Gutter
The Gutter, the beloved, no-frills Williamsburg bowling joint, is bringing Live Band Karaoke with Lanier back after a year-long hiatus on Friday night, and if you’re looking to take your casual K-town karaoke habit to the next level, I can tell you first-hand that fronting real life musicians is a special kind of adrenaline high. If it’s been a while since you had a big night out in North Brooklyn consider grabbing dinner somewhere along Bedford or and heading over at 9pm—there’s a $10 cover and still some slots available if you’re feeling bold. More ideas for Your Ideal Week here ⇨
‘Waterboy and the Mighty World’ at Bushwick Starr
When it comes to high-quality theatrical performances at a reasonable price point, it’s tough to beat The Bushwick Starr, which kicks off its 2019-20 season this week with Waterboy and the Mighty World, a musical work by Justin Hicks, Kenita Miller-Hicks, and Jade Hicks, a husband/wife/sister trio better known as The HawtPlates. The show, which is part live concert and part concept album, explores the tenuous relationship between law enforcement and people of color in America through music inspired by civil rights hero Odetta Holmes, as well as Korean pansori, mantra, dirge, gospel music, and experimental R&B. There are still tickets available for Friday night’s show (only $20 each!), which …
Restaurant Week gets the Brooklyn treatment with Dine in Park Slope
Photo: Blue Ribbon Though only nine Brooklyn restaurants made it into this summer’s NYC Restaurant Week, a group of local organizations have joined forces to defend our borough’s reputation as a foodie destination. Treat yourself to a top-notch meal sans the schlep into the city during the second-annual Dine in Park Slope. The fun starts this Monday, Aug. 19, and runs through Aug. 30, with more than 50 Park Slope eateries and bars offering prix-fixe menus, discounts and other specials. From a $29.99 three-course dinner at Blue Ribbon Brasserie Brooklyn to a free bottle of wine at Wild with the purchase of two appetizers and entrees, your options runneth …
Celebrate women in beer across Brooklyn this Thursday
Thursday, August 8 is a great night to be a beer lover in Brooklyn. Hop Culture Magazine is hosting two events at a pair of borough favorites as part of Beers With(out) Beards, a five-day celebration of women in craft beer. In Boerum Hill, the excellent St. Gambrinus Beer Shoppe is hosting a lesson that will make beer and cheese pairing brie-zy. A $30 ticket scores you five Tröegs brews and their perfect cheesy counterpart at one of two sessions: 5pm or 7pm. Greenpoint is also getting in on the action with a women’s networking event at Threes Franklin + Kent from 8 to 10pm. Come armed with a favorite bottle or two…
‘Crooklyn,’ the first film on our August outdoor movie calendar
We have just 1 more month of summer. One month to take advantage of every free movie that will screen in parks and rooftops around New York, an admirable goal our printable outdoor movie calendar can help you accomplish. First up is Crooklyn, Spike Lee’s semi-autobiographical film about growing up in Bed-Stuy. The Crooklyn house, you might vaguely recall, was sold in 2014 for $1.4 million, turned into an Airbnb, and was then shut down by the city—a much different picture of New York than the one Lee captured in his coming of age story set in 1973 Brooklyn. It’s screening tonight in Brooklyn Bridge…
Phosphorescent in concert
Photo: Daviston Jeffers Electronic/experimental folk outfit Phosphorescent is playing 99 Scott tonight, an indoor/outdoor venue that is almost much a draw as Phosphorescent frontman Mathew Houck, a Brooklyn-based musician whose Georgia roots come through in the slight twang of his singing. It should be a fun, mellow show, with food by Mission Chinese and a full bar, in a beautiful industrial space in Bushwick with a sprawling patio. Tickets are $40 and the evening begins at 7pm with two opening acts. It’s worth checking out the full lineup of this series produced by MeanRed; they’re longtime, eclectic
How to eat at NYC’s top restaurants for 45% off
Want to save up to 45% when you go out for food or grab drinks? Seated is an app that rewards you for dining out at NYC’s best restaurants and bars. Download the app, book a reservation or walk in, and earn rewards from brands like Amazon, Uber, Starbucks, and SoulCycle. As an exclusive offer, BROOKLYN BASED readers who use this link to download will get an extra $10 in rewards just for downloading the app!
Catch Manhattanhenge without the crowds on Thursday
Sure, you could be part of the hordes standing in the middle of the street to get the perfect shot of Manhattanhenge. But you could also venture to Roosevelt Island and take in the view from the beautiful FDR Four Freedoms State Park. The park is staying open late on Thursday for the occasion (until 9 pm), so swing by when you’re done with work and feel free to settle in for the night. Once you’ve gathered enough content for your Instagram, you can partake in a free sketching workshop, check out a pop-up library focused on diversity, and explore an interactive photo installation. There will also be beer, wine and…
Where to celebrate July 4th in Brooklyn
If you want to see the Macy’s fireworks display over the East River without leaving Brooklyn, your best bet at this point is to get to Brooklyn Bridge Park realllly early (read this before you go) or find a friend with a rooftop you can safely climb out onto—most of the parties hosted by businesses that have especially good vantage points are already sold out. (And the ones that haven’t sold out yet cost a pretty penny, like Pilot, where a seat starts at $400.) But if you were just wondering what to do with yourself on the 4th, never fear, we’ve found lots of ideas for ways to …
Eating out in New York just got A LOT more affordable
We’re letting you in on our biggest, most life-changing secret. The app no New Yorker should be living without: Seated. Basically, you’ll get paid to eat out at your favorite restaurants and bars, which is insane! That means amazing rewards from brands you love, like Uber, Airbnb, SoulCycle, ClassPass, Amazon, Uniqlo, Madewell, and more, just for grabbing food or drinks at amazing restaurants and bars in NYC (which you’re already doing and not getting paid for)…
A thousand free concerts on the longest day of the year
Friday marks the Summer Solstice, which means that it’s time for the citywide Make Music New York festival to return for its 13th year, and the schedule is jam-packed with hundreds of music events taking place in outdoor public spaces in all 5 boroughs from the North Bronx to the southernmost tip of Staten Island. From 10am to 10pm, you can hear every kind of music, from metal to opera to ska to ragtime to hip hop, and it’s all totally free. You can search the massive list of offerings by neighborhood or genre…
Fireworks abound on Friday night
Hop the train to Coney Island on Friday night to cheer for our own Brooklyn Cyclones as they face their fiercest rivals, the dreaded Staten Island Yankees, on opening day at MCU Park. The game starts at 7pm, tickets start at just $14 apiece, and you should stick around after the game for the free fireworks show. On the other hand, you can see a gorgeous fireworks display without traveling to the southernmost edge of the borough by attending one of my favorite summer events: the New York Philharmonic concert in Prospect Park, which is free and starts at 8pm. Grab a picnic dinner …