The biggest ever Sumo Stew is coming to East Williamsburg next Tuesday (7/17) at Arrogant Swine (173 Morgan Avenue) from 6-9pm. The event is hosted by photographer Michael Harlan Turkell and Harry […]
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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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New Plates, New Parks — The Hook-up (7/6)
Happy Friday, Greenpoint! If the news is any indication, it’s time to eat out. Food writing is all over Greenpoint this week: There’s enthusiastic praise for The Hidden Pearl, Greenpoint’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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The 5th of July: Abolitionist Williamsburg
The Weeksville Heritage Center, a multidisciplinary museum dedicated to preserving the history of Weeksville, a self-supporting 19th century free black community in what is now Crown Heights, has a “5th […]
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Pics: North Brooklyn’s 4th of July Fireworks Were Lit
The secret is officially out: the best viewing areas for the 4th of July fireworks are hands down in Greenpoint. Here are some scenes from around the ‘hood during yesterday’s […]
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4th of July, Sex Trivia, Magickal Thinking and Greenpoint History Tour — What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (7/4-7/10)
WEDNESDAY 7/4 ♫ The Lot Radio 4th of July Block Party @ The Lot Radio (17 Nassau Avenue), 12pm, FREE, More Info ♫ YES 4th of July Extravaganza @ The House of YES […]
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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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Poolin’ So Hard: From Free to Fancy, Where You Can Dive In This Summer
McCarren Park Pool | 776 Lorimer Street, Williamsburg/Greenpoint Pro tips: Now open through Labor Day. Get ready to mix and mingle with your neighbors of all backgrounds and ages. The semi-recently […]