it’s impossible not to reflect about what we’re thankful for this weekend. i wrote a little post about my very complicated, raw gratitude for this town, and it embodies the feeling of this city. it’s extreme and challenging. it’s personal, and nearly each day it changes. love it, hate it, fuck it, date it. leave it. or promise to never let go. experience this city and this life until your heart is bursting or breaking at the seams. every day. it’s your city and your life and your weekend, brooklyn.
i’m just planning it.
FRIDAY
Women in Whiskey Tour at Kings County Distillery in the Navy Yard
get into the spirit this friday at brooklyn’s oldest distillery and hear the oft untold story about the frisky women behind whiskey throughout history. $20 gets you a tour of the distillery and whiskey tasting. tour starts at 530. info and tickets here, 299 sands st.
Free Hours at the Whitney in Chelsea
if you stuck around this thanksgiving, do things you always promise yourself you’ll do here but then somehow never do. be a tourist. go watch the sunset on the highline then hit the whitney for its “pay what you wish” hours, fridays 7-10pm. sunset tonight is at 4:31 and the whitney is at 99 Gansevoort St.
Watch the Commonwealth Cup, anywhere.
thanksgiving weekend carries the tradition of rivalries, across the dinner table and on the football field. watch my alma mater kick some preppy UVA ass this friday night as they reclaim the commonwealth cup for the 14th year in a row. (which, by the way, i have drank beer out of. and it tasted like sweet victory) in case you were wondering how many days that is, follow this informative twitter account for daily updates. kickoff is a 8pm. #UVALOL
SATURDAY
Greenpoint Fall Crawl for Small Business Saturday.
i’m not ashamed to say i’m pretty fucking obsessed with my neighborhood. it’s the best in the city and this city is the best in the world so… well, you can connect the dots. this saturday come out and experience all of the best greenpoint has to offer and support small businesses, and get fresh discounts all over town. the greenpoint fall crawl includes over 20 shops with light bites free drinks and groovy tunes, plus plenty of bars and restaurants to sit and sip in. list of participants here. stop be le fanfare for a cocktail afterwards, made with love by yours truly.
The Brooklyn Holiday Bazaar in Gowanus.
saturday AND sunday, get a jump on your holiday shopping AND go check out 60+ brooklyn makers, creators, movers and shakers; crafts, jewelry, snacks, drinks, live music, photo booth… basically everything you want under two roofs this weekend. plus feel good about dedicating your day to giving (sort of…) all info here, 501 union st in gowanus.
Screening of The Big Lebowski at Videology in Williamsburg.
post-thanksgiving is best spent lounging around and watching movies in your robe. drinking white russians. in public. head to viedology saturday night for (you guessed it) a screening of the big lebowski with white russians. and you don’t have to wear a robe… but it would be a lot cooler if you did. tickets $20 available here. 630-830pm, 308 bedford ave.
Private Pleasure at Black Flamingo in Williamsburg.
dance off those thanksgiving calories in the dark dance den downstairs at black flamingo this friday. private pleasure, a dance party that is distinctly social and interpersonal, invites jex opolis and private panther to get your hips grooving and grinding. dance in public, get your pleasure on in private. and start here saturday night. free before midnight, then it’s $10. info here. 168 borinquen place.
Music Nite at Muchmore’s in Williamsburg.
music nite at muchmore’s, where you always get much more than expected. 4 bands, 4 different genres; american anymen, tiger knee, courtney farren, and the company will each take the stage and fill the intimate venue with their sound and soul and passion. $8, 8pm. tickets and info here. 2 havemeyer st.
SUNDAY
Daffodil Planting in Transmitter Park, Greenpoint
you reap what you sow, so let’s plant a little springtime magic this sunday. lay some roots down in north greenpoint in order to make a brighter and better spring for all of us park-goers. transmitter park is hosting a daffodil planting party, so go #revelwithacause and bring a little warmth into this weekend. 10am-1pm, tools and refreshments provided. all info here. transmitter park is at the end of greenpoint ave.
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