Arts & Culture
Take a break from the summer heat with some indoor and late-night events happening around Brooklyn this weekend! Check out a Waack/Vogue dance battle at House of Yes or browse the FAD Market at The Invisible Dog. Don’t forget to check out ongoing events including On the (Queer)
Events
RED HOOK – The first-ever Tastes of Brooklyn Red Hook Food & Drink Crawl [https://www.facebook.com/events/343734006572211/] will debut on Sunday, July 28, inviting locals to sample the array of culinary options the historic waterfront neighborhood has to offer. Presented by Tastes of Brooklyn, who also hosts the
Business
Scoops and Plates Photo: Kadia Goba/BklynerPROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDENS— Continuing their efforts to save Scoops, a longtime vegetarian restaurant and ice cream shop facing threats of eviction, Prospect Lefferts Gardens and Flatbush residents gathered under the store’s awning Friday evening to demand that Scoops receive a renewed lease. The
Announcements
Blackout in Mill Basin, July 21, 2019 (Photo: Todd Maisel)SOUTHEAST BROOKLYN – Yesterday, when temperatures hit the high 90s and people were urged to stay indoors and in cooling areas, Con Edison decided to voluntarily strip power from 30,000 Brooklynites in order to make repairs to prevent a bigger
Arts & Culture
PROSPECT HEIGHTS – The Brooklyn Museum [https://www.brooklynmuseum.org] unveiled a vast collection of Pierre Cardin’s “futuristic designs” on Saturday—the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Pierre Cardin: Future Fashion, L-R: Mask, 1990; “Butterfly” cocktail dress, 1993; Mask, 1988; Dress, 1988 (Photo: Pamela Wong/Bklyner)“During the
Announcements
Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerSUNSET PARK – Local politicians, community leaders, and several organizations met together in Sunset Park High School to discuss U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) threats and deportations in the neighborhood. Sunset Park has been a target for ICE. Since Saturday, July 13, there have been four
Animals
BUSHWICK – Feline fans and cat ladies should head over to Bushwick on Saturday for the third annual Meowmania [https://www.meowmania.nyc/?utm_campaign=b25e7b0c-a083-4f27-9c1d-d24dc2d6c0f1&utm_source=so] fundraising party. Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/events/329470044390667/?active_tab=about] Hosted by two cat rescue groups, Whiskers-A-GoGo [https:
Bushwick
Whether you’re looking to try something new, or just need to get out of your too-hot apartment, there’s something for everyone in these events. Sample beer at DeKalb market hall, experience a five-course tasting menu with accomplished chefs, or learn more about the coffee you drink. Summer Crawl
Arts & Culture
Spend the summer evenings outdoors at one of the many events happening around Brooklyn this weekend. Catch a movie at Greene Garden or see a live performance at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse. Plus, don’t forget to check out ongoing events including On the (Queer) Waterfront at the
Announcements
Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerBAY RIDGE – After neighbors and activists called on him to “close the camps” two weeks ago, Congressman Max Rose will be visiting the Southern border this Friday. According to his office, he will be visiting the Rio Grande Valley as part of the Bipartisan Homeland Security Committee
Arts & Culture
Photo: Jimin KimBAY RIDGE – The 13th Annual Arab American Bazaar to celebrate the Arab community in Brooklyn took place over the weekend and was a big success. “This event is an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions Arabs and Arab-Americans have made to our great city and our great country.
Coney Island
CONEY ISLAND – Brooklynites of all ages will show off their creative gifts at the 10th Annual Coney Island Talent Show [https://www.facebook.com/events/402990147095065/] on Saturday, July 27. Via the Alliance for Coney IslandSideshow magician Albert Cadabra [http://www.albertcadabra.com] will host the event on the famed