Hey, Brooklyn. The weekend is just within your grasp. Sure, the weather sucks, but when has that stopped you? (Don’t answer that. I don’t want to know.) I’ve filled your weekend guide with so many amazing events that you’ll forget your excuses and remember that we live in the greatest city in the world and we’re alive and free and it’s all here for us, if we just reach for it.
Or, you know… if you just scroll down.
Come with me.
THURSDAY
Free Cocktails at Brooklyn Label in Greenpoint
Let me guess… you’ve been paying for cocktails the past two weeks like a dummy, haven’t you? Well, quit that foolish habit tonight by heading to Brooklyn Label in Greenpoint. They’ve been celebrating the acquisition of their new liquor license by giving out a free unlimited cocktail each night. You’ve already missed a sparkling Sunday of unlimited Aperol Spritz, a taco-ish Tuesday with bottomless tequila, and limitless two-for-one nights that would have made you reconsider the pacing of that recent tinder match. Follow them on instagram to learn which cocktail they’ll be featuring, and then go. And if you let them know I sent you, the drinks will be extra free. 180 Franklin St.
Handmaid’s Tale: The Musical at the Bell House in Gowanus
It’s International Women’s Day, and what better way to spend it than to laugh along with a creative interpretation of Margaret Atwood’s riveting novel by two amazingly talented comedians, Marcia Belsky and Melissa Stokoski and the amazing cast they’ve created. The show, which promises to be both comical and cathartic, show depicts modern millennials in a dystopian near future and the perils they endure. Tickets, $10, are available here, it’s all happening at the Bell House, be there with bells on.™ 149 7th St.
Women Who Do: Women’s Day Celebration at the Williamsburg Hotel
So it’s easy to get angry with the current #metoo movement and subsequent necessary exposure of far too much abuse against women, but there’s so much good that is also brewing in terms of equality, opportunity, sexual expression and support to recognize and celebrate the movement we’re making. Come to this women’s day event to hear a panel discussion titled Women Who Do: Inspiring the Next Generation of Boss Ladies. while sipping on some Kombrewcha, enjoying some bites by Harvey, and bedazzling, patching, and breathing life into your old denim at the Unemployed Denim customization station. 100% of ticket proceeds go to support Catalyst, making workplaces that work for and inspire women. And it’s all happening at the stunning, woman-owned Williamsburg Hotel. Tickets are just $3. Get yours now here.
PopShop Dance Party at Baby’s All Right in Williamsburg
Ignore the abhorrent weather conditions and heat up the magic dance floor at Baby’s All Right this Thursday. PopShop brings Cautious Clay, Vista, and Stevie Wolf to spin pop-electro tunes all night into that audibly sound and always sweaty back room. Come dance all night and find someone to take you home. Trust me, you don’t want to be alone during the winter disaster that’s happening Friday. Tickets available at the door (get there early). Info here. 146 Broadway.
FRIDAY
Miko de Leon at Rockwood Music Hall in the Lower East Side of Manhattan
In a city with so much talent, why does it sometimes feel hard to find good, live music? Your best reason to cross the river this weekend brings you into the intimate stages at Rockwood Music, where Brooklyn’s own Miko de Leon will be charming the audience and filling the space with his deep, soul-shattering songs. The show is free, which is insane for talent this good, so bring tips. Info here, show starts at 9pm. 196 Allen St.
Drink Some Mead at Honey’s in Bushwick
Are you sick of feeling like you’re always at the tail end of wine trends? Did you not start rosé-ing all day until the fall? Do you think natural wines are just the ones you drink without makeup? Are you somehow still confused about Beaujolais Day? It’s time to change that. Introduce yourself up mead, the honey-based non-sweet wine that’s about to be on everyone’s lips. Enlightenment Wines in Bushwick has been focused on making small-batch meads made with wild yeast, foraged herbs, and locally sourced fruit since 2009. Their tasting room Honey’s, wants to introduce you to their meads and teach you a thing or two so you can impress your friends and new lovers. Go tonight. Info here, open 5-late, 93 Scott Ave.
Nada Surf at Brooklyn Steel in Greenpoint
This band still feels so good and is experiencing an unsurprising resurgence. From blasting If You Leave while driving down back country roads in my jeep in Virginia, dedicating it to all the heartbreaks I knew I would have, to the very much audibly-enhanced experience at Brooklyn Steel. They celebrate the release of Let Go. So come. Listen up. Feel good. Tickets, $27.50 available here. Doors at 8, Show at 9. 319 Frost St.
Silence of the Lambs + Chianti at Videology in Williamsburg
Oscar fever has passed and our Oscar hangovers are waning so let’s get back to back to the classics and ingesting them non-aggressively in the back of Videology. They’re showing Silence of the Lambs with a nice Chianti. BYO-fava beans. Tickets, $24 include a glass of nice chianti, available here. Film starts at 7pm. 308 Bedford Ave.
SATURDAY
Beasts of the Southern Wild with a live New Orleans Jazz Band at Nitehawk in Williamsburg
This movie is absolute magic. Like falling into the surreal dream of a little girl growing up in New Orleans, you suffer and fight and believe with her. Hear Bombrasstico before the show, a grooving, moving, all-wind sound machine, to set the scene. It’s happening (Sat and Sun!) at 11:15am. Tickets and info here. 136 Metropolitan Ave.
Swing House 10th Anniversary: 1920s Speakeasy, Remixed at Gemini and Scorpio Loft in Bushwick
This is the coolest event happening this weekend. It’s a Gatsby-esque party in a secret Bushwick loft that starts with a swing dance lesson by Brooklyn Swing to get you into… you know… the swing of things And the rest of the night will unfold into a classic speakeasy party with a modern and very Brooklyn-edge, featuring burlesque dancers, live vintage jazz bands, electro-swing djs and exotic cocktails. Come in costume. Tickets are only $20. Get yours here now then go to this event. 9pm-4am. RSVP for location (but I think it’s on Douglass st.)
The Moonlight Mile’s 4th Anniversary Party in Greenpoint
Who says a good thing in this city can’t last? Moonlight Mile, my favorite little local bar in Greenpoint, is celebrating their 4th anniversary this Saturday. They’ve just recently shaken off the scaffolding that was hiding their beautiful exterior from the ‘hood for way too long, and they were just named one of the top 8 places to drink whiskey in the city, so find yourself there. Down more than a few of their carefully-curated whiskey selection. The party goes from 2pm-2am with plenty of drink specials, good times, and good tunes. Info here, 200 Franklin St.
The Roller Wave Roller Disco Party and Playshop at House of Yes in Bushwick
Let’s face it, roller skating is fucking fun. And disco isn’t dead, it’s alive in all of us. Especially when we put on spandex and glitter and a little bit of liquor and four wheels on our feet. Saturday night our beloved House of Yes transforms into a roller rink disco party so boogie on down in your retro-fab looks and Farrah Fawcett hair and then stay for the Playshop after party, which goes until 4. Tickets $20 include skate rental and are available right here. 2 Wyckoff Ave at House of Yes, where they put the sensual in consensual.™
Too Hot To Sleep Party at Tilt in Bushwick
It’s too cold to stay in your apartment because this city has too much to offer. So head to the Too Hot To Sleep party this Saturday at Tilt Brooklyn and warm up the dance floor with Eric Hass. The event is free all night, so you have no more excuses. Head there at 10pm and shake those hips and get all of that wintertime out of your system. Info here, 248 McKibbin St.
SUNDAY
Brooklyn Flea at Industry City in Sunset Park
Been wondering where all of those fantastic flea market finds have been hiding all winter long? Down in Industry City at Sunset Park. Yep, the Brooklyn Flea has been happening there every Saturday and Sunday, so go and peruse and snag all of the good stuff before they reemerge at the waterfront this spring. It’s happening Sat + Sun, 10am-5pm. Info here, 241 37th St.
Sasheer Zamata Party Time at the Bell House in Gowanus
Come to Sasheer Zamata’s monthly show at the Bell House where the snl-veteran
invites all her friends in the biz to perform, sing, dance, and engage the crowd in party games for a Sunday that will have you laughing in the face of Monday. Plus… free snacks from Vspot. Tickets, $10 available here.
Leave a Reply