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Weekend Art Events: October 5-8 (Vintage Organ Concert, Lit Crawl, Poetry Expo & More)

It’s the first weekend of October—a long one if you’re lucky. Celebrate Oktoberfest under the Archway in DUMBO or support hurricane relief in Puerto Rico at the Brooklyn Museum’s First Saturday event or Union Hall’s Comedy for Puerto Rico show. There’s also an organ

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Weekend Art Events: August 4-6 (MCA Day, Hindu Lamp Ceremony & More)

MCA Day poster created by Shepard Fairey from a Glen Friedman photo via FacebookIt’s August! Summer is flying by, so get out and enjoy it while there’s still time. Relive your youth and honor Beastie Boy Adam Yauch at the final MCA Day, participate in a Hindu lamp

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Weekend Art Events: June 30-July 2 (Big Band, Opera, Reggae & More)

A post shared by Brooklyn Historical Society (@brooklynhistory) on May 18, 2017 at 8:50am PDT July is here! School’s out for the summer and Independence Day is fast approaching. If you’re not headed to the beach or a barbecue, you can check out the International African Arts

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Create Your Own Summer Camp With Brooklyn’s Many Attractions

Some kids — and parents — prefer a summer of family-led Brooklyn exploration over traditional summer camps. So we’ve put together a list of museums, beaches, and trails to explore. Additionally, check out unique Brooklyn activities while you’re out, like the most creative ice cream shops, the last remaining independent

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Weekend Art Events: June 1 – 4 (Festivals Galore & More)

It’s June! There are lots of fun things lined up in the coming days. There’s a fashion party, film festival, and a Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra concert—and that’s just at the Brooklyn Museum! Elsewhere, the Brooklyn Film Festival returns for its 20th year while the Craft in

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Weekend Art Events: May 5-7 (BKLYN Designs, Smart Cities & More)

Adam Yauch Park, May 2013 (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)Put on your raincoats and pack your umbrellas before heading out to enjoy these weekend events. Enjoy great design, smart ideas, and a variety of music. There’s also a party celebrating the late, great Adam “MCA” Yauch, a Kentucky

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Bang On A Can Celebrates 30 Years At Brooklyn Museum

Asphalt Orchestra (Photo courtesy of Bang On A Can)In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Bang on a Can is bringing its annual Marathon Concert to the Beaux-Arts Court of the Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway) on Saturday, May 6. The day-long performance is the signature event of the contemporary

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Weekend Art Events: April 28-30 (Cherry Blossoms, Save Sunny’s & More)

Cherry Blossoms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)It’s the last weekend of April! Where has the month gone? There’s lots going on this weekend—Cinco de Mayo skeletons, cherry blossoms, acrobats, fundraisers, and more! BRIC OPEN Festival When: Thursday, April 27 through Sunday, April

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Weekend Events: April 7-9 (Art Loving, Bird Watching, Egg Hunting & More)

Photo via CAMBAThis weekend is jam-packed with lots of cool and fun things to see and do. There’s an Easter egg hunt and bird watching; Japanese flute and Argentinian guitar; painting and sculpture; film, music, and dance; and so much more! Shona Sculpture Sale When: Friday, April 7 to

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Brooklyn Celebrates Black History Month

Invitation for Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams’ Black History Month Celebration at Brooklyn Borough Hall, February 22ndFebruary is Black History Month and there are a variety of events happening all around Brooklyn to observe it—from panel discussions, poetry readings, musical performances, history tours, movie screenings, trivia nights, craft lessons—

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8th Annual Latke Festival Burns Brightly With Innovative Flavors

Photo by Donny Levit / BKLYNERGrowing up, my bubbe would implore me to essen ein bissel (“eat a little”, or “take a bite”). On Monday night, I did a bit more than that. Bon vivants of all stripes trekked from far and wide to the Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway, off

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BKLYNER Holiday Week Events Spotlight: December 19-26

The 8th Annual Latke Festival takes place Monday night at the Brooklyn Museum. (Photo via edible brooklyn / instagram)The events surrounding the holiday week are full of Christmas joy and latkes. But don’t forget the Leonard Cohen tribute concert or the Dr. Who marathon. And a lot more. 8th

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BKLYNER Weekend Events Spotlight: November 18-20

Katie Ha Ha Ha (aka Miss Katie) debuts her new album ‘These Things Go Together’ at ShapeShifter Lab on Sunday morning. (Courtesy of Katie Mullins)BKLYNER is going to keep you very busy this weekend. Check out Katie Ha Ha Ha, get your brain frozen, and get lost in the

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BKLYNER Weekend Events Spotlight: November 11-13

Galina Kurlat is one of many artists who are showing their work this weekend as part of the Parl Slope Windsor Terrace Open Studios. (Photo courtesy of Galina Kurlat / Park Slope Windsor Terrace Open Studios)It’s been a tough ride this week. Sometimes the best thing to do is

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Sidebar: Stuff You Should Know About

You can help spruce up Fort Greene Park on May 21. (Courtesy Instagram/MyrtleAveBk)Here’s a roundup of press releases and other mishegoss that came through the mailbox and deserves a mention: The Myrtle Avenue Partnership will convert over 40 tree beds into sidewalk gardens as part of its

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On Display Now: Tribute To Coney Island Signs At Brooklyn Museum

Whether you are walking in and out of the galleries of Bushwick, perusing the graffiti art of storefront metal gates on Avenue U or stepping over thoughtful spray paint stencils on your local street corner, this borough’s creativity is effused throughout its infrastructure. This often neglected urban art is

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Things To Do This Weekend, Through February 28: The Vagina Monologues, Natural Fiber Workshop, And Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra

Image via Rooftop Reds.WINE TASTINGS: here’s a list of seven weekly options! Myrtle Avenue’s KIDS GUIDE also has great listings. Submit your event listing to our BROOKLYN-WIDE CALENDAR or by emailing editor@bklyner.com. Photo courtesy of Duke University Libraries.ONGOING Book Sale Donation Collection When: Tuesday,

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Portions Of Green-Wood Cemetery And St. Augustine Church Move Forward In LPC Consideration

Photo by Beyond My KenSt. Augustine Roman Catholic Church (116 6th Avenue at Sterling Place) and portions of Green-Wood Cemetery are one step closer to landmark status. At an all-day public meeting Tuesday to address its backlog of 95 properties, the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) decided to keep

Kids & Family

Summer 2016: 6 Bargain Camp Options Around Brooklyn

Still thawing out from last weekend’s deep freeze? Let’s mentally comfort ourselves with a little summer talk. Registration for camps across the five boroughs is in full swing. The choices – and oftentimes the price tags – can be a bit overwhelming, so we’ve pulled together 6 bargain camp

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Need A Break? 10 Ways To Take A Brooklyn Momcation

We’ve all been there. Weeks of tween crises, toddler meltdowns, work pressures, and just those everyday stressors of life in the city have built up and pushed Mama to the brink. Sometimes you just have to get away. Luckily, those of us living in NYC don’t have to

City Kid Corner

Need A Break? 10 Ways To Take A Brooklyn Momcation

We’ve all been there. Weeks of tween crises, toddler meltdowns, work pressures, and just those everyday stressors of life in the city have built up and pushed Mama to the brink. Sometimes you just have to get away. Luckily, those of us living in NYC don’t have to

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Snowden Bust Will Join Brooklyn Museum’s “Agitprop!” Exhibit In February

Photo by Aymann Ismail.It’s been nine months since the sculpture bust of NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden popped up unannounced in Fort Greene Park’s Prison Ship Martyrs Monument, sparking a fevered debate about art, protest, and public space before disappearing almost as soon as it had arrived. But

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Snowden Bust Will Join Brooklyn Museum’s “Agitprop!” Exhibit In February

Photo by Aymann Ismail.It’s been nine months since the sculpture bust of NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden popped up unannounced in Fort Greene Park’s Prison Ship Martyrs Monument, sparking a fevered debate about art, protest, and public space before disappearing almost as soon as it had arrived. But

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Get Ready For Free Thursday Nights At The Brooklyn Museum

Good news for museum fans: our very own Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway) will be offering free admission every Thursday evening from 6-10pm, beginning on January 21. The move comes courtesy of digital powerhouse Squarespace, which is funding the offer of free general admission. This also means Brooklyn Museum joins

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10 Brooklyn Experience Gifts For Kids Around The Borough

Brooklyn apartments are small. Really small. Thanks to Ikea and external storage units, life is manageable – until you have kids. For such tiny little humans, they come with a lot of stuff, and even if you’re the master of organization, several years of giant Christmas gifts from Grandma can