WE BUILT THIS CITY
on (sex, drugs and) rock and roll, baby. and what shall we do now with this fortress we have so meticulously created? we will go forth and we will do all of the things.
WE BUILT THIS CITY
on (sex, drugs and) rock and roll, baby. and what shall we do now with this fortress we have so meticulously created? we will go forth and we will do all of the things.
if only you had a fearless leader, a guide, a sherpa, a rafiki…of sorts. well you do. right here. minus that rudimentary “i’ll just hold up this closed umbrella and they’ll follow me” and that weird cane thing and the… sherpiness.
i have this odd feeling you’re going to come along anyway…
(and i really hate being wrong.)
THURSDAY
Live at the Archway presents Ava Luna, Dumbo.
The Brooklyn bridge bets loves to steal thunder but what’s it got hiding underneath, oh well a whole world of discovery my friends. The man bridge has that perfect frame for that perfect building but the OG bridge has live (and life!) at the archway. The series is winding down so GO thursday night to see ava luna, a band described by the new yorker (#ultimatemusicsource) as “equal parts brain and soul, pairing tricked-out synth work with motown-inspired dance grooves.” and the new york times as “pulsating from one energy to another, suggesting art project and ritual” mmm doesn’t that sound motherfucking charming? show is free, and views are too! brews and bites available for a small fee and a smile. all info here, 6pm, under the brooklyn bridge homey.
Dirty Dancing End of Summer Party, South 4th St. Cafe and Bar, Williamsburg.
part of me wishes i could contain my excitement about this event in order to protect my tough and edgy (right??) blog persona but you know what? fuck it. this is the greatest movie of all time, and we’re going to end the summer like we do every year with the end of summer dirty dancing not a sing along end of summer party at south 4th st bar and cafe. it’s a screening of the film along with borscht belt comedy, mambo lessons, and all of the surprises you’ve ever dreamed of. all you have to do it bring a watermelon and head right this swayze to S 4th st bar and cafe, 90 S 4th st. 7-11pm. $20, tickets and all info here. come, have the time of your life.
It’s Throwback Thursday at House of Yes, Bushwick.
throwback to dem dirty days, but this time Lisa Frank’s work is just real life. cuz that’s what ghe house of yes does. bring your angel kittens and psychadelic fruits and whatever the hell is happening here and dance and live and forget about Friday because your life is always Friday at the house of yes- where lisa frank grew up.™ 2 wyckoff ave, 10pm-2am, all info here.
house of yes, 2 wyckoff, 10pm-2am
Gathering of the Gear at Red Note Studios, Ridgewood, Queens.
gard what a great idear! that ukulele you never quite learned to play? or the set of bongo drums from your stoner days that well… were only a gateway leisure activity? the guitar you got to get the girl then after you got her she got goin? well well well. guys! bring it all to the gathering of the gear! a free marketplace to swap/sell/buy musical gear, or drink brews and talk about the good old days. there will be an open studio to test gear or just to let loose and jam. baby. it’s 7-9pm at red note studios, 1001 irving ave #7. at red note – just as slutty as the scarlet letter.
FRIDAY
21 Greenpoint Grand Opening, on Greenpoint Ave, in Greenpoint.
i have no choice but to firmly believe the name of this “new” spot is ironic. why? because it’s owned by bill murray’s son. and we are all better than this. especially you, homer. go this weekend to the grand opening to the public, where you might still be able to pick up the residual scent of the man himself. have tequila and any of the dishes from their really dope menu. it’s at (you guessed it!) 21 greenpoint ave. i’ll be there, you’ll be there, bill won’t be but what’s the difference once we’re 5-tequila shots deep? (that was a rhetorical question you ass)
Wine Riot at the 69th Regiment Armoty in Midtown (gag), Manhattan.
guys, guys. this is your reason to cross the river this weekend and never has it been any better. why? because i want to have some wine with you. specifically, lots of it. and i want you to cause some trouble. definitively, a riot’s worth. and i want to be the reason for it.yeah you know where this is going… come see yours truly at wine riot, pouring wines and taking names. and emails. and Instagram followers. shamelessly. but for realz I’ll treat you right. i pour friday and drink saturday and want to see you the whole time in between. tickets, $65, get em while they hott. 68 lexington ave at the 69th Regiment Armory, everyone comes here!™
John Coltrane’s Birthday Celebration at Littlefield, Gowanus.
i’ve been some kinda blue since coltrane played his last note, so let’s all feel blue together at littlefield. friday night brings a birthday celebration that could ony be worthy of the man himself. musical interpretations from all of his best works plaed by all of brooklyn’s most talented musicians. 8-10pm, $20/$25. all info here. 622 degraw st.
The Great Big Bacon Picnic, Bushwick.
“just when i thought they were cool”
ok, so the pfizer building. it’s dope. hops growin’ on top (hops on top, hop on pop!), exclusive dinner clubs, other ish. and well, this. let’s all jump on that bacon train. i don’t not like bacon- i quite enjoy it. but no part of me could ever like it for $99. however, if this is what you are seeking, this will be the best place for it. tickets and all info here. 630 flushing ave.
Princess at Brooklyn Bowl, Williamsburg.
yep, an all-girl prince-approved cover band at brooklyn bowl featuring snl great maya rudolph. lets go to this and not let the elevator bring us down. because the prince wouldn’t want us to. doors at 6pm, show’s at 8pm. all info here. 61 wythe ave. and we’re going streaking after too, bring your green hat raspberry beret.
LoftOpera presents Cosi Fan Tutte in Bushwick.
high rents and demand lead us all to live grandiose lives in bite sized spaces. let’s celebrate it, eh? loftoperatakes the opera out of the opera house and into our spaces. found and rudimentary, listen to the acoustics reverberating off of exposed ceilings and unfinished walls and let the passion pour out as sanctimoniously as the drunken fights or love you make with your lover within those same proverbial walls. loftopera presents mozart’s cosi fan tutte saturday night. tickets $30 here. 101 varick ave.. i bet you’ll like it better than pirates of penzance.
The 90th Annual Feast of San Gennaro, Little Italy, Manhattan.
when the empire state building lights up to announce a festival, you listen. and the like a moth to a flame you migrate towards said festival with a frenzied need for meatballs and zeppolis and other round italian delicacies, including this guy. it’s san gennaro, folks! it kicks off thursday night and lasts until 11pm on the 25th so um… stop eating now. it’s in little italy, and your full schedule of events is here.
SATURDAY
Take Me Out Tonight Party at Littlefield, Gowanus.
this is a morrissey and the smiths dance party. nothing more to say except see you there. bitches. all of the info. 1030pm, $5/8. 622 degraw st. and don’t tell me you haven’t got a stitch to wear, ok? i’ll give you something to wear.
Gone Bazaar at Good Room Greenpoint.
i’ve stayed at good room and persevered through that scary period of time where things turn from bad to straight up bizarre… i realize now that was probably just air ferns and ceramics greeting my in front of artisans who are prepping for the bazaar. come (or stay until!) sunday for the bazaar! it’s everything you know and love about bk bazaars. plus, there will be a special booth widdling and transforming all your sins from last night into victories. noon-6pm (ok just pop into peter pan in between) 98 meserole ave at good room – where they got the goods (and the bads)™
Brooklyn Flea Record Fair, east River State Park, Williamsburg.
if you are familiar at all with the process of mindlessly shuffling through boxes of vinyl, well. only one person can peruse a box at a time. so all i’m saying is go to this fair but go for the djs and the beer garden and the proximity to smorgasburg and the really beautiful views by the river. and then go to to ear wax or rough trade or co-op 87 or academy records. (trust me). 11-6pm, 90 kent ave.
Whiskey Wars Craft Tours, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Vinegar Hill.
oh hellll yeah. new york city’s oldest distillery and first since prohibition hosts the whiskey wars craft tours, not a war at all but a tour highighting the battles that occurred in our fledgling of a city during prohibition, and the drinkers and fights who persevered. come here anecdotes and sip some damn good spirits in building 92, where all the magic happens. building 92 a tthe brooklyn navy yard, 430-6pm, $15 tickets here. don’t forget to stop by their dope ass tasting room in the towers guarding the navy yard.
SUNDAY
THE RED HOOK REGATTA.
this isn’t an option folks. head down to the valentino pier in red hook to see this modern day version of a boxcar race – with remote control boats made from 3-d printers racing in the east river. an event that has bene described as total “mayhem” as 2×2 boats compete in waters fighting high tides, unpredictable winds, and swells from actual container ships. it’s a celebration of the creative and (rough, raw, no excuses?) vibe of the neighborhood. go to this, cheer on some boats. then wander through pioneer works (the rad art gallery that sponsors the event) and then go to all of the wondrous places on this list. regatta is from 1-5pm, everything else you need to know is here. valentino pier, near the corner of coffey and ferris streets. regatta??! i hardly knew her!
Fill a Bag Sidewalk Sale at Dusty Rose Vintage, Greenpoint.
we all know that sunday in brooklyn means big trash day – in other words, the day when we scavengers embark upon these lovely sidewalks to get our greasy little scavengy paws all of the delightful treasures cast aside to the curb. this sunday is no different, however, greenpoint’s favorite little vintage shop spills it’s contents onto the street for their fill a bag sidewalk sale. bags are $25-50 depending on how full. cash only. everything else you need to know is just a click away. noon-4pm. 251 greenpoint ave.
DEM JAM Sidewalk Art Fair for Hillary, Humboldt Street, Williamsburg.
in the words of the relentlessly relevant and impenetrably wise ben franklin-
WE MUST, INDEED, ALL HANG TOGETHER OR WE MOST ASSUREDLY WE SHALL ALL HANG SEPARATELY.
it’s time. show your support or we are all fucking doomed. sidewalk art fair for hillary, plus i’m sure plenty of very light and non-doomsday political banter. whatever. noon-6pm, humboldt between skillman and jackson streets. fuck trump.
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