Arts & Culture
Cortelyou public library. (Photo by Chris Farrell)The library is usually a place where silence reigns, but for an hour this Thursday, February 23, staff and patrons at the Cortelyou branch of the Brooklyn public library will stand that idea on its head. The branch is hosting a special all-ages
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Photo by Ditmas Park CornerBook lovers mark your calendars, the Friends of Cortelyou Library [http://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/cortelyou] Annual Book Sale is approaching! The sale will be Saturday, October 29 from 11am–4pm in the plaza in front of the library at Cortelyou and Argyle Roads, featuring live
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(Photo by francescapitzalis9 [https://www.instagram.com/p/BLG4UpJhUhE/?tagged=grapestomp] / instagram)The weekend is here, and we’d love to help you have a great one just blocks from your home. Whether you’re looking to take historic house tours, get your feet dirty at a grape stomp, or
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East 4th Street prepares for Halloween. (Photo by Carly Miller / Ditmas Park Corner)Whether you’re looking to get involved in local budgeting, celebrate the mid-week holiday outside, or just kick back for a night of live music — this is your spot for the best events in (and immediately around)
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(Photo courtesy ladies454 / instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BK_3ngSgLZs/?taken-at=251412631])Whether you’re looking to get involved in local school re-zoning, attend a queer party, or just kick back for a night of live Irish music — this is your spot for the best events in (and immediately
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PS 217’s sign welcomes neighbors with many of the languages spoken by the school’s students. (Photo via Ditmas Park Corner)Whether you’re looking to get involved in local school re-zoning, police and participatory budgeting, or just kick back for a night of live music — this is your
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The Flatbush Food Co-op gave 150 organic apples to children returning to PS 139. (Photo courtesy Flatbush Food Co-op)Whether you’re looking to continue partying Caribbean-style, jam out on your favorite twangy string instrument, or beef-up your creative writing muscles — this is your spot for the best events in
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Summer in Prospect Park. (Screenshot via Marshall Curry Productions / Vimeo [https://vimeo.com/178900066])Time to savor the last week of August and that stifling summer heat (hopefully!). Whether you’re looking to see up-and-coming musicians, an outdoor movie, or wind down with some park yoga — this is your spot
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Riis beach. (Photo courtesy wessles / Instagram)Looking for something to do on the days when you’re not playing hooky and hitting the beach? Whether you’re looking to see up-and-coming musicians, catch bats in Prospect Park or wind down with some park yoga — this is your spot for the
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East 19th Street. (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)Staying home for the August vacation exodus? Celebrate the late summer with 10 local events for everyone — whether you’re looking to tour Prospect Park’s bat population or historic architecture at the Kings Theater, discover local artists or catch some stars
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Riis Park beach. (Photo by simplyfetchingco / Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BISqV-pgcP2/?taken-at=869639592])Welcome to the week, whether you’re looking to see up-and-coming comedians, join a book club, or wind down with some park yoga — this is your spot for the hottest weekday events in (and immediately
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(Photo via Lefrak Center at Lakeside [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2016/07/22/lola-stars-dreamland-roller-disco-party-roll-bounce] )The weekend is finally here, and we’d like to help you have a great one blocks from your home. Whether you’re looking to rock out outside, make therapeutic art, or drink beer for