THURSDAY
artists editions launch party at space 98, williamsburg.
yep, space ninety8. it’s an urban outfitters. in williamsburg. but newsflash: everything else commercial exists in williamsburg now too, and at least this “space” is being used to promote artists, showcase up-and-coming musicians, exhibit handmade goods, and give free drinks out to those in need. oh, and to sell vaguely overpriced trendy fast-fashion pieces but i’m not afraid to admit that i don’t hate it. at all. come to this the launch of their artists edition t-shirt series. and be part of the modern-version of a shop-meets-community-space and try to find me there. i’ll be the one bitching about fashion from the checkout line.
7-9pm, free. 98 N 6th st. release me.
Ra Ra Riot at rough trade, williamsburg.
in the spirit of giving, Ra Ra Riot will be playing in the intimate back room of rough trade records, free entry for twowith the purchase of their LP. which is going to be amazing. plus, get it signed and chat with the band after the show. **leave work early** this starts at 7pm. everything you need to know here, which i hope you’re reading on the way there. 64 N. 9th st, 7pm. trust me, it’s going to be a ra-ra-… damn good time.
show and tale at branded saloon, prospect heights.
when was the last time you participated in show-and-tell when you weren’t in preschool and also didn’t risk getting arrested for it? (don’t answer that.) bring a sentimental object and talk about it, in 3 minutes or less in a non-judgement free zone among strangers and perhaps some new friends. “it’s like antiques road show meets the moth”- way, way ok in my book. (solely spectators are also welcome, but don’t sell yourself short.) 6.30-8pm, 603 vanderbilt ave. locket up.
the library after dark monthly poetry series, williamsburg.
we all know that most of the fun in the library happens after dark- so embark upon this evening of poetry and spoken word performance among books, friends, and lovers at the leonard library. this month, it’s very appropriately themed around love and sex (unless of course you got enough of that last weekend.). 8-10pm, 81 devote st, $5 donation (and your heart). sounds spine-tingling.
big thief (and other criminal-minded friend) at bowery ballroom, soho, manhattan.
one of the best and most surprising musicians i stumbled across last year, just down the street at manhattan inn- and now look at them! the magic that this folk-soul duo produces is impossible to comprehend. read more and check out part of their performance in greenpoint, then go.to.this.show– also showcasing eleanor friedberger and icewater– only $16. 8pm, 6 delancey st.
FRIDAY
working rhythms, reverse art space, greenpoint.
an art installation that invites viewers to manipulate sculpture and LED lights to create and interact with rhythm, tones, and beats and engage with artist devin curry’s original compositions and dive into his otherwise impenetrably creative psyche. it’s immersive art, baby. get in there. let’s make some music. 28 frost st, free, 7-9pm at reverse art space. put it in reverse.
ROOTS Cafe Poetry Series, park slope
there is nothing better than the warmth of shared verse among virtual strangers. come to roots cafe’s monthly poetry series and feel enlightened, rejuvenated, inspired… and perhaps a bit more grounded (that was a root pun!) contributors and observers welcome. 8-10pm, 639 fifth ave. seek, here.
Flight Fight- Maine vs. New York, park slope.
i’m entirely confused as to why this is even a competition, but i’ll sure as hell entertain it. come and sample some of the finest beers from maine and new york, in addition to respective crustacean offerings and likely heated debate in diverse and progressively more slurred accents. $35, 7-930pm, luke’s lobster- 237 5th ave. let’s take what’s ours.
SATURDAY
The Oscar Nominated Shorts, nitehawk cinema, williamsburg.
blow everyone on your oscar ballot out of the water or simply have the opportunity to view a rarely celebrated art form in the world of film- they’re like trailers, with denouements. see them at your favorite neighborhood theater, the nitehawk- 136 metropolitan ave. click here for showtimes and tickets, and here for a video of chickenhawk at night, their official mascot.
live music and beer at radegast, williamsburg.
man i tried hard to hate this place- and i don’t really know why exactly. i mean, the big beers are way too big. and the picnic tables are a little difficult to get in and out of, in a large group. the bathrooms smell like playdoh. the sign outside is dumb. however, they have live music every single day with no cover, and the whole place has a very new orleans feel and it’s completely charmed me and made me forget all about the playdoh. check the lineup and head over after your short films for a tall drink.
disappears at baby’s all right, williamsburg.
here the progressive and iconically-clandestine experimental band perform unreleased tunes, followed by their interpretation of david bowie’s low. dance your ass off in the hot back room and then burn the midnight oil the rest of the night at everyone’s favorite venue. 7-11.30pm, 146 broadway. when the baby sleeps you sleep.
SUNDAY
brewers’ brunch at greenpoint beer and ale, in its namesake neighborhood.
if you haven’t heard, dirck the norseman, upon returning from his voyages and pirating (is that what a norseman is? or what is he? a northern-based horseman? a horse-drawn nor’easter?) he has used his spoils to open a smaller-than-micro-batch-brewery space in place of his former rockabilly bar on N.15th. this sunday, check out what he’s made of it along with 10 of your favorite local brewers, all collaborating and coagulating to create some fresh mashes, and fresh gashes. with. their. pirate hooks. 7 N. 15th st, 1-5pm. arrrrrrgh!
hangover cure brunch class at brooklyn kitchen, located in that bermuda triangle between greenpoint and williamsburg.
because nothing beats a hangover like learning, this brunch class offers a much more inventive way to kick the funk than your local bodega’s egg sandwich. on the menu is an exotic fusion of flavors (yes there will be eggs involved) and you’re guaranteed to enhance your know-how in the kitchen exponentially. oh, and kick that hangover out of mccarren park. $85, 2-4pm, 100 frost st. with an advil apertif.
where to drink this weekend
st. mazie in williamsburg
the answer to everything you want on a cold winter weekend night- live music, low lighting, inventive drinks, and warm, attractive bodies. it feels like it dropped out of the prohibtion era, clandestine and dangerous yet warm and inviting. i’ll be at the bar, let’s have 3 or 4 old fashions. www.stmazie.com/
where to eat this weekend
selamat pagi, greenpoint
if you haven’t tried indonesian food, this is the place to do it. and now is the time, if you’re joining me on that late-april trip to bali (spots still available!). this authentic, charming, and super unassuming gem in eastern greenpoint is the closest you can get to the islands. and in the middle of february, we could all use more than a taste. 152 driggs ave.
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