Arts & Culture
FORT GREENE – Visitors entering Fort Greene Park at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park will be greeted by a trio of regal, large-scale African heads. The 8′ x 15′ concrete and steel sculpture, Adorn Me, created by Brooklyn-based artist, Tanda Francis, was officially unveiled at the park on
Central Brooklyn
Battle of Brooklyn: Commemoration, Photo via Green-Wood Cemetery [https://www.green-wood.com/event/battle-of-brooklyn-commemoration-2018/]On August 27, 1776, British troops advanced towards the American solider camp in Brooklyn Heights. For those familiar with the history of The Battle of Brooklyn [http://theoldstonehouse.org/history/battle-of-brooklyn/] (also known as The Battle
Arts & Culture
Hopefully the rain will stay away this weekend as there are lots of fun events planned for outdoors, including concerts, the Borough President’s Black VegFest, the North Slope Summer Stroll, History Day celebrating Coney Island’s immigrant heritage, and more. Check the BKLYNER Calendar [/calendar/] for more events happening
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FORT GREENE – The Fort Greene Park Conservancy [http://www.fortgreenepark.org/fort-greene-park/] (FGPC) will celebrate its 20th anniversary by hosting Monumental 2018: A Celebration Under the Stars—a night of food, community, and dancing in the park. Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/events/288374565036326/]The outdoor event will celebrate
Central Brooklyn
Easter is Sunday, April 1. Put on an Easter bonnet, grab a basket, and bring the family to an Easter Egg Hunt! Note that some of the events listed might sell out, so check first and make a reservation if required. Know of any other great Easter egg hunts around
Arts & Culture
Music, art, comics, comedy—the weekend is packed with events featuring all of these and more! Dreading Valentine’s Day? There’s an anti-Valentine’s Day dance party happening at littlefield Friday night. Want to help out furry, four-legged sweethearts? Then donate some toys and pet supplies to the very
Bay Ridge
Sledding in Prospect Park (Photo by emmmparker via Instagram [http://instagram.com/p/it8pIoyEwQ/])It’s the first snow day of the year! As the northeast gets battered by the “Bomb Cyclone [https://weather.com/science/weather-explainers/news/what-is-bombogenesis-weather-bomb] ,” Governor Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for NYC [https:
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Animals
FORT GREENE – Fort Green Park was packed Saturday afternoon with thousands of local dog lovers cheering on the 126 adorable contestants at the 19th annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest [https://www.facebook.com/events/153801595205306/]. Lots of dogs came dressed as their (or their parent’s) favorite television characters,
Animals
Looking to enjoy the end of summer with your furry friend? Check out the 7 best dog parks in Brooklyn—from Dyker Heights to Greenpoint and Bay Ridge to Bed Stuy! 1. Hillside Dog Park, Brooklyn Heights A triangular park tucked between the BQE and the iconic Jehovah’s Witness
Central Brooklyn
Battle of Brooklyn: Commemoration, Photo via Green-Wood Cemetery [http://www.green-wood.com/event/battle-of-brooklyn-commemoration-2017/]On August 27, 1776, British troops advanced towards Brooklyn Heights, where the American soldier encampment was located. For those familiar with the history of The Battle of Brooklyn [http://theoldstonehouse.org/history/battle-of-brooklyn/] (referred to at
Arts & Culture
Another weekend is here! There are lots of events taking place outdoors this weekend including Part 2 of the Soul Summit Music Festival, Coney Island’s 1st Annual Music Festival, Bed-Stuy’s 5th Annual Brooklyn Beer & Wine Fest, and BRIC’s final Celebrate Brooklyn! concert of the season. Check
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