The Weekend Guide | 1-4 November 2018

Does anyone else feel like you fell asleep on the Rockaways in August and now all of a sudden it’s November? For real, how did this happen?

No time to discuss. Let’s instead appreciate this Fall weather by enjoying all of the events I’ve curated for you.

Get out there, Brooklyn.

THURSDAY

Have A Ball at this Meatball Event at the Museum of Food and Drink in Williamsburg

Mama mia! It’s-a-not-a-always-a-spicy-meat-a-balla! Yeah. Sometimes it’s mild. Sometimes it’s funky. Sometimes it’s apparently made of dolphin and peacock (wtf.). Learn about the evolution of this scrumptious conglomerate at the MoFaD this Thursday night. There will be a meatball tasting and beers. Go to this. Go. Have a fucking ball. Tickets, $30 available here.

Mission Chinese inside Elsewhere in Bushwick

Hey. So Mission Chinese opened up a neon Sichuan paradise inside Elsewhere. So, if you’re trying to figure out what you should be eating, drinking, and dancing along to this weekend, it should be in that space. Reservations required. Make yours here now.

FRIDAY

Forbidden: House of Sins at Sunnyvale in Bushwick

Oh no. You didn’t get all your spookies out on Halloween? Still got some haints on your back? I know mine are still somehow emanating off of my entire being in the form of a mean hangover. Shake them off this Friday at the House of Sins (not to be confused with House of Sudz III In Greenpoint where you can wash your clothes and consciousness clean of almost anything) at Sunnyvale. Go there, be bad, feel good about it. Dress up if you want. Dance all night. Tickets, $25 available here.

Food Loves Tech Festival in Industry City

An event perfect for anyone curious about the future of food beyond “this food is about to my in my belly.” This two day event will feature immersive experiences, experiential exhibits, and unique dining experiences. And a hope for those of us who areutterly disgusted when someone orders seamless and waits 45 minutes plus pays $5 for delivery when they live around the corner from your restaurant. Let’s hope we evolve to care more. Also I’m sure Clark Griswold will be there with some 20-year old cookies and milk. tickets and info here, saturday and sunday, 274 36th st.

Silent Disco at the Well in Bushwick

I’m not a big fan of wearing my headphones/earbuds whatever in public. It makes me feel unapproachable, unattractive to constructive workers, and what if someone sneezes nearby and I don’t bless them? Having open ears keeps us connected. So needless to say these “quiet events” are not for me. I do not want to dance near you and not be able seductively whisper in your ear, “Tell me your name.” I don’t want to be bopping around and trying to figure out if we’ve both chosen blue before we try to synchronize. I don’t want to do this. It’s happening at the Well this Friday night. Tickets, $20 available here. Or go elsewhere and make some noise.

SATURDAY

Table of Contents: A Literary Dinner at Archestratus

A 4-course meal dedicated to power couple Gertrude Stein and Alice B Toklas, inspired by their love for each other and their love of food. This is a dinner prepared within a cookbook store inspired by writers and it’s called Table of Contents. Nothing could ever be better than this. Tickets are $60 get yours here now. Beer and wine available for purchase. 7pm, 160 Huron St.

French Kiss at House of Oui in Bushwick

Is there anything more seductive than France and French things? How about you and a bunch of other Francophiles wearing raspberry berets and if it’s warm, not much more, saying only “oui!” all night at a land of fantasy and pleasure in Bushwick? House of Oui brings us French Kiss, a party dedicated to the lust, love, and longing for a Parisian lifestyle. Plus house music. Costumes required. Tickets and info here, 10pm-4am.

Tidal Toast: A Newtown Creek Celebration at Kingsland Greenroof in Greenpoint

Hey guys. You know what’s great about Brooklyn? And mostly that it’s not Seattle. Yeah. We have tons of creative industry here but we’ve been fortunate enough not to be completely taken over by tech giants. So why the fuck would Cuomo support changing the name of Newtown Creek to Amazon Creek? How much does that make you want to vomit? Instead go learn about and support this vital channel of water this Saturday on a rooftop in Greenpoint. Silent auction, drinks, food, music, non-amazon related energy. Tickets and info here. 6-10pm, 520 Kingsland Ave.

Hot Glass, Cold Beer at Brooklyn Glass Studio, Gowanus

Saturday doesn’t have to blow, folks. Welcome to the trifecta of weekend events. Supporting local artists? Check! Learning a new skill? check check! adding to your unique collection of handmade Brooklyn items? Oh yeah baby. PLUS bottomless beers. Brooklyn glass studio’s semi-annual fundraiser brings you into their studio for a hottt glass blowing demonstration. a fire performance, neon-creation workshop, free-flowing brews and you get to take home your hand-blown glass. tickets, $25, 7-11pm, bk glass studios, 142 13th st. get your (gl)ass there!!

SUNDAY

New York Marathon Sunday. All Over Town.

Is that a banana in your hand, or are you just happy to see me, and 52,000 other people running past you? It’s both. Because this Sunday is the NY marathon and let’s face it guys, we’ve all been listening to and participating putting a lot of energy into what separates us… and Sunday is one of the most beautiful symbols of what keeps us united; perseverance, determination, and cheering on friends and strangers with everything you have in you on the streets of this fantastic city. Go and watch and be moved. The race starts at 8am and ends… well it ends when it ends, and it passes by my block the whole damn time so come, say hi. Bring me a banana. info here.