North Brooklyn is a hub for film. There are countless big name shows and movies shot and produced here, production design warehouses dot the industrial backstreets of the neighborhood, plus there […]
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Outdoor Movie Alert: Free Film Screening at Franklin Street Garden! (Thursday, 7/12)
Franklin Street Garden (61 Franklin Street) is hosting a FREE summer cinema series of environmentally-focused films. The garden launched a successful fundraising campaign to bring the movies to the garden, […]
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Pete’s Mini Zine Fest is This Saturday! 7/14
The next installment of Pete’s Mini Zine Fest is coming up this Saturday, July 14th from 2-7pm! This zine-fest-in-a-bar has been going strong for eight years. Head on down to Pete’s […]
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It’s Carnival Time: The Giglio Feast Is Back!
If you live anywhere near the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on North 8th and Havemeyer, then certainly you have experienced the majesty that is the Giglio Feast. It’s not […]
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The Best Way to Get From Greenpoint to Riis Park Beach is…
Do you love to cycle? Want to explore parts of Brooklyn? And, for a great cause? Sign up for the Epic Ride for July 21 and you’ll explore parts of Brooklyn’s waterfront […]
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This Week’s Best Dance Parties! (July 4th Edition)
THE LOT RADIO 4th OF JULY BLOCK PARTY Wednesday, July 4th | 12pm-11pm The Lot Radio | 17 Nassau Avenue FREE; RSVP on Facebook The Lot Radio is again bringing […]
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Ticket Giveaway: Bedouin at Brooklyn Mirage July 3rd
Brooklyn deep house DJ duo Bedouin are bringing their infamous Ibiza club night SAGA to Brooklyn Mirage (140 Stewart Ave) tomorrow—along with Matthew Dekay, SIS, Sainte Vie (Live), Wild Dark and Lovecraft. If you’ve […]
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Greenpoint History Walking Tour to Benefit the Park Church Co-op Saturday (7/7)
Beloved neighborhood worship/art space, the Park Church Co-op (129 Russell St.) has put out a fundraising call to the community. Ace local historian, and Greenpointers contributor, Geoff Cobb has answered […]
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A Secret Garden Popup for Modern Women in Bushwick This Weekend (6/29-7/1)
There’s a speakeasy popup happening in Bushwick this weekend for women of discerning tastes. Plus, a CBD workshop and “joint rolling” tonight, more info here. A MODERN WOMAN 99 Scott […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Meet Kweighbaye Kotee, Founder and CEO of Bushwick Film Festival
At her core, Kweighbaye Kotee is a community builder: she triumphantly brings together artists and audiences, neighborhood long-timers and newbies alike. Her talents coalesce most notably in the Bushwick Film Festival, […]