Somewhere in the aughts, Dave Arnold—an “adventurer and writer with a dash of mad scientist”—got the idea in his head that what New York and the world really needed was […]
Category: Culture
Posted inWhat's Happening?
New Moon Sound Portal, Utopia vs. Dystopia, Postcard Party, The Darkness Project – What’s happening, Greenpoint? (1/25–1/31)
There are more events in our weekly calendar! Submit Greenpoint events, too! WEDNESDAY 1/25 *North Brooklyn Safe Streets Meet Up! @ Greenpoint Beer & Ale (7 North 15th St) 7pm, FREE, […]
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Planned Parenthood Fundraiser Dance Party Open Bar Art Auction – Saturday 1/28
On Saturday, January 28th, Greenpoint’s Dobbin St is hosting an evening of dancing, exhibited artwork, and a 4-hour open bar, with proceeds donated to Planned Parenthood. The team at Tickled HOT […]
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Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. from Bad Brains – TONIGHT!
Tonight, St. Vitus hosts an evening in celebration of the new book FINDING JOSEPH I: AN ORAL HISTORY OF H.R. FROM BAD BRAINS. This event features a screening of the […]
Posted inCommunity, Film
A Humble Greenpointer and His Extraordinary Documentary
I usually write about local history, not film, but doing historical research I accidentally met Joe Campo, Greenpoint’s most successful documentary producer. When some people get a whiff of success, […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Greenpoint Winter Survival Guide: Drink The Cold Away
COCKTAILS: RAMONA | 113 Franklin Street Jeremy Wilson, Bar Manager Greenpointers: Is there a favorite cocktail that you have on the menu that you could recommend if you want to feel […]
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Food for Thought (and Humor) in The Bushwick Starr’s “[porto]”
It serves pickled pomegranate, fried chickpea, and grilled sage. No, it’s not the organic/gluten-free/farm-to-table market down the street; it’s the rustic gastropub in The Bushwick Starr’s (207 Starr St.) new play […]
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How To Survive Inauguration Weekend In North Brooklyn
Fact: the 45th President of the United States will be sworn in tomorrow, January 20th. Here are some events happening locally to dull the pain and help you cope. Trump, Keep […]
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‘What A Joke’ Comedy Festival to Raise Money for ACLU
OK. Tomorrow is the inauguration. We have all kinds of feels. And if this past election has showed us anything, it’s that we can and will strategically come together to […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Heather Garland
Heather Garland has been making art in Greenpoint since 2005, and as an artist she’s evolved alongside the neighborhood’s own transformation. Garland, a graduate of Pratt Institute, is a skilled and […]