Art

Maker’s Market: Fun Time with DIY at Brooklyn Flea Market

by Irene Fishman

So let’s say it’s the second or fourth Sunday of the month, notoriously the ones most likely to give you trouble for what to do. Here’s your solution! The Maker’s Market! Located at the Old American Can Factory (yes, that’s a real place), you can swing by and enjoy the awesome makings of numerous craftsmen [...]

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National

Brooklyn Book Festival Presents Huge and Free Love of Literature

by Irene Fishman

You can listen to your Ipod, you can scope out the cute dude next to you, but one of the best things you can do pretty much anywhere is read an awesome book. Books have become a foreign entity in this day and age, a sad fate for such an important mode of communication. Enter [...]

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Festival

Zero Film Festival Comes to Brooklyn

by Irene Fishman

What’s better than a film festival? A film festival of awesome local film makers with no budgets, in one of my fave places in the world, Brooklyn! Here comes the Zero Film Festival. Originally launched in Los Angeles, this new fest promises some great times and great sights, so check out the launch party and [...]

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Festival

Spotlight on Brooklyn: Parties for the Employed

by Irene Fishman

Some of us have real responsibilities, ensuring the world keeps on turning and working away at our Monday through Friday jobs (give or take a mental health day here and there). For those that can’t do the usual cool kids weekday party scene, and are sick of the overcrowded Friday and Saturday scene, check out [...]

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Food

Brooklyn Bowl Launches Full Menu With Free Concert

by Irene Fishman

Brooklyn Bowl has taken off with great gusto as the hot new spot in Brooklyn for fun, good food, good tunes, and of course, bowling! As the great space for skinny jeans and plastic rimmed glasses to make their appearances, it was only a matter of time before some serious trendy food made its appearance [...]

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Festival

Edible Brooklyn Presents Good Beer at the Brooklyn Academy of Music

by Irene Fishman

Edible Brooklyn Magazine, which has maintained a strong overview of good eats and drinks in the fine borough, is taking it all to a new level on Wednesday, July 29th. Come by from 4pm to 8pm at the BAM Cafe for a deliciously beer friendly experience. Inspired by their wildly successfully wine event, Uncorked Brooklyn, [...]

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Film

Movies With a View: Free Films by the Brooklyn Bridge

by Irene Fishman

Here comes season number ten of Movies with a View, a celebration of free movies at the Brooklyn Bridge Park! Complete with a full set of movies, complemented nicely by various DJs and a featured short film, this is a great way to spend an evening without spending a dime. Plus, there’s even a bike [...]

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