Much has been written about the power of taking a break. But the hustle and bustle of our daily lives often makes escaping (literally or even figuratively) difficult. Xpress Therapy […]
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Williamsburg’s Cocaine Bar of the 90’s, Kokies is Back—and it’s Fitting
Depending how long you’ve lived in North BK, you may have heard tale of the legendary bar Kokie’s.
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Your Guide To The Greenpoint Film Festival! (5/3-5/6)
The 7th annual Greenpoint Film Festival is back, bringing a diverse mix of local, environmental and art shorts and feature-length films to the Wythe Hotel Screening Room (80 Wythe Ave) this week, […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Carol Joo Lee Fuses the Immigrant Narrative into Her Art
The immigrant story is fertile ground for storytelling; it has been highlighted in literature (Ragtime), theater (Hamilton), film (La misma luna), and — of course — art. Carol Joo Lee, […]
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Weekly Arts Roundup May 3–6: The Other and Moniker Art Fairs, the INCALL encore, and More
The art fairs are coming. Those, and some noir films, art-that’s-not-at-fairs-but-that’s-still-art, and Cinco de Mayo celebraciónes. Below is your weekly roundup, Greenpointers! The Other Art Fair Brooklyn Expo Center | […]
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Greenpoint Film Festival, Kentucky Derby Party, Salsa Sunday and Spelling Bee — What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (5/2-5/8)
WEDNESDAY 5/2 ♦ Mean Girls with a Strawberry Daiquiri @ Videology (308 Bedford Ave), 6:30pm, $24, Buy Tix ^ The Garbage Times: Sam Pink with Jonny Diamond @ McNally Jackson Williamsburg (76 […]
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Hidden Gems: Le Fanfare’s Special Off-Menu Pastas
Order the Myrtle-scented pork ribs. Yes, this post is about Le Fanfare’s (1103 Manhattan Ave) irresistible $10 pasta special, but you won’t be dissatisfied if you veer onto the main menu […]
Posted inCommunity
Creative, Coffee & Cabinetry: Greenpoint Gigs—Week of 5/1
Baristas, inside sales, receptionists, and cabinet makers needed.
Posted inWellness
Happy 9th Birthday Hosh Yoga + Pay-What-You-Wish Meditation Class!
Happy birthday, Hosh!!! Hosh Yoga (657 Meeker Ave) has been serving our neighborhood as a non-profit yoga studio for the past nine years, having started out giving free yoga classes […]
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Minus The Bear’s Sweaty Planet of Ice at Warsaw
Jubilant cheers rang out the moment the band stepped on stage. The hearts of every concert-goer were sincerely invested in this night. While many shows have a similar energy, very […]