Looking for something to do this weekend? With everything from farmyard races and vinyl to food trucks and raptors, you won’t have to go far for fun. Here are some of our favorite events from around the neighborhood through Sunday: Park After Dark [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/
illegal donation bins
On Tuesday night, we spotted a large Enterprise commercial truck blocking the crosswalk on the corner of 14th Street and 5th Avenue. Several men were in the process of dropping off one of the illegal donation bins [/blog/sanitation/city-council-makes-moves-to-get-rid-of-illegal-clothing-donation-bins] that have been plaguing the city, so we approached them
Ready for a peek inside some of the open houses that are taking place around the neighborhood this weekend? We’ve found gems in South Slope that boast everything from park views and chef’s kitchens, to walk-in closets and a spot in the Ansonia. Check out the details below:
Looking for something to do this weekend? With everything from cult movie trivia to football in the pub, you won’t have to go far for fun. Here’s some of our favorite events from around the neighborhood through Sunday: Free Public Rowing [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/rowing]
After a brief summer hiatus, the PS 295 Farmers Market [https://www.facebook.com/PS295FarmersMarket] is back! The market, run by the teachers, parents, and students of PS 295 [http://www.ps295.org], was launched in 2013 and offers a vast array of produce grown in the school’s garden,
Don’t wait until this weekend for a little neighborhood fun! With everything from toddlers on roller skates to a sea shanties, the Slope is definitely the place to be through Thursday. Here’s some of our favorite events from around the area: Toddler Tuesday [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/
movies and television
Ready for a little star spotting? Steven Spielberg’s St. James Place, starring Tom Hanks, Amy Ryan, Eve Hewson, and Alan Alda, is scheduled to film in the neighborhood on Friday, September 19, from 6am to 10pm. The spy drama, which spent the last few weeks in Dumbo [http://gothamist.
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In the market for a new rental? We’ve got four gems that boast everything from budget basement finds to renovated studios across from the park. Check out the details below: 7th Avenue and 20th Street [http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/abo/4660331002.html] Price: $1,400 Size: 1-bed, 1-bath
sekt
The small plate and sparkling wine restaurant Sekt, opened by Korzo owner Otto Zizak [/blog/business/5th-avenues-sekt-scheduled-to-open-october-10] in the El Rincon Familiar space at 651 5th Avenue (between 18th and 19th Street), appears to have closed, as many neighbors recently pointed out after we gave it a brief mention in
beva
Children’s clothing and accessories store Beva [https://www.facebook.com/bevaboutique], which opened at the corner of 14th Street and 7th Avenue [/blog/business/beva-opens-on-7th-avenue-and-14th-street] in November of 2013, recently moved to larger storefront at 340 7th Avenue (between 9th and 10th Streets). The new space is definitely less
Looking for something to do this weekend? With everything from a songwriter deathmatch to a community showcase with the local NYPD, you won’t have to go far for fun. Here’s some of our favorite events from around the neighborhood through Sunday: Free Public Rowing [http://www.prospectpark.org/