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Gowanus Manufacturers Highlighted in New Calendar

GOWANUS – Gowanus Souvenir Shop hosted a launch party over the weekend for the release of its latest Souvenir Edition—the Gowanus Manufacturing Calendar 2020. Via gowanussouvenir.comThe calendar focuses on old and new manufacturing businesses as well as the people who run them and work there—many for several generations—

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Gowanus Souvenir Shop Welcomes Local Skincare Maker Even Keel

GOWANUS – Gowanus Souvenir Shop and From Here To Sunday hosted a housewarming party Saturday afternoon to welcome a new vendor into their Union Street storefront. Even Keel, maker of all-natural handcrafted bath and skincare products, officially joins the Gowanus Souvenir family. L-R: Gowanus Souvenir founder Ute Zimmermann; Even Keel founder

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Watery Words: Poetry Reading On The Gowanus Canal

GOWANUS – For a second year in a row, the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club and the Gowanus Souvenir Shop hosted a poetry reading Wednesday morning on the Gowanus Canal as part of the Brooklyn Book Festival. Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club and Gowanus Souvenir Shop present “Watery Words: Reading Niedecker on the

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Gowanus Souvenir Celebrates Pop-Up Shop And Lunar New Year With Festive Lion Dance [VIDEO]

GOWANUS – During a break in the rain Saturday afternoon, the Gowanus Souvenir Shop kicked off a festive event celebrating From Here to Sunday‘s three-month residency at the store. The Chinatown Community Young Lions performing at Gowanus Souvenir Shop (Photo: Nathan Haselby)The Chinatown Community Young Lions performing at Gowanus

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Weekend Art Events: January 25-28 (Femme Fatales, Philosophy, Psychotic! & More)

The weekend is almost here! There’s lots to check out starting on Thursday, from art exhibitions, performances, and film screenings. Feeling philosophical? The all-night Philosophy & Ideas event returns to the Central Library branch for twelve hours—from Saturday night into Sunday morning. Don’t forget to check out

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Cloud Drift: Public Art Project Flies Banners Over The Gowanus Canal

Join the Gowanus Souvenir Shop and NYC DOT Art Program this evening as they celebrate the launch of artist Katarina Jerinic‘s public art exhibition Cloud Drift. The Gowanus-based Jerinic created a series of 3-foot x 5-foot cyanotype flags that will be flown from light posts along all the pedestrian

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BKLYNER Weekend Arts Events, March 24-26

Brooklyn Academy of Music (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)It’s the first official weekend of spring! Get yourself out and dance away your winter blues, catch a performance, check out an exhibition or reading, or craft with some special kids. S.A.D. Party 2017: Drink. Dance. Resist When:

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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: December 16-18

Santa will ride a convertible down 5th Avenue in Park Slope on Saturday afternoon. (Photo via theother5th / instagram )This weekend features more holidays markets than you can imagine, a winter solstice cemetery walk, Santa, and spanking and flogging, of course. Thank Q Mistress, May I Have Another? Impact Play Workshop

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BKLYNER Weekday Events Spotlight: December 12-15

BAM and Mark Morris Dance Group present The Hard Nut, playing through December 18. (Photo by Julieta Cervantes)We’re getting closer. So head to BAM for a reimagined Nutcracker, attend a Yule Ball, have some Drunk Science for good measure, and more. Matédors and Elsa Nilsson Quartet When: Monday,

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BKLYNER Weekend Events Spotlight: December 9-11

A LEGO® Holiday Experience presented by Brick Fest Live starts tonight and runs through the weekend and next at Citypoint Brooklyn. (Photo by Donny Levit / BKLYNER)Shop local to get your holiday gifts, head to Citypoint Brooklyn for Lego galore, head to a Hanukkah festival, and more! Open Source Gallery

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BKLYNER Events Spotlight: November 21-27

Akim Funk Buddha plays free at BAMcafé on Friday and Saturday of this week. (Photo Credit: Çaaplusù Çaa / BAM)Thanksgiving isn’t the only thing happening this week. Enjoy some Secret Science, enjoy a hip hop holiday, and escape the family if you need to. Northern Spy: Brooklyn

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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 Weekday Events Spotlight: November 14-17

Head to Central Library to celebrate the opening of artist, illustrator and author Sean Quall’s exhibition on Wednesday night. (Photo via Sean Qualls / instagram)Weekday events, you ask? Check out a Sean Qualls exhibition opening, create your fantasy scene, and much more. Our new expanded coverage features events this

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BKLYNER Weekday Events Spotlight: November 7-10

Mike Birbiglia performs at Union Hall on Thursday, November 10. (Photo via Mike Birbiglia / Facebook)Weekday events, you ask? Check out Mike Birbiglia, being bound for pleasure, and more, we answer. We’re assuming you’ll have your eyes glued to the screen on Tuesday night for the election returns.

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BKLYNER Weekend Events Spotlight: October 28-30

Request Concert, the wordless play by Franz Xaver Kroetz is on at BAM through October 29. (Photo Credit: Richard Termine)Incredibly, ROCKTOBER is about to roll into its last weekend. And what a weekend it will be, as BKLYNER is going to keep you very busy. First off, check out

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Missing The Kentile Floors Sign? Head To Gowanus Souvenir Shop On Saturday To Commiserate (And Celebrate)

Kentile Floors sign model kit by Boundless Brooklyn. (Courtesy of Boundless Brooklyn)Residents from around Brooklyn still look up as they ride the outdoor elevated section of the F/G subway line at the 4th Avenue-9th Street and Smith-9th Streets stops, hoping to catch a glimpse of the iconic sign

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BKLYNER Weekday Events Spotlight: October 24-27

Trumpet Grrrl plays The Way Station on Wednesday night. (Photo via Trumpet Grrrl / Facebook)Weekday events, you ask? Check out Trumpet Grrrl, secret science, cool philosophy, and more, we answer. Our new expanded coverage features events this week in Park Slope, South Slope, Gowanus, Fort Greene, and Prospect Heights. Are

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Slope Weekday Events Spotlight: October 17-20

Jonathan Lethem will speak about his new book on Wednesday at 8pm as part of the Brooklyn By The Book series being held at Congregation Beth Elohim. (Photo via Jonathan Lethem / Facebook)Weekday events, you ask? Check out Jonathan Lethem, Ask Me Another, the excellent Food For Thought fundraiser, and

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Slope Weekend Events Spotlight: October 14-16

See Digitized Figures at Gowanus Loft beginning tonight. (Courtesy of Vanderbilt Republic)ROCKTOBER is rolling! Weekend events include Gowanus Open Studios, a book sale extravaganza, Luscious Jackson, and more. Gowanus Open Studios When: Friday, October 14 – Sunday, October 16. Times vary, however studios will be open on Saturday and Sunday

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Slope Weekend Events Spotlight: September 30 – October 2

Head to St. John’s Episcopal Church for Concerts on the Slope on Sunday, October 2. (Photo via Concerts on the Slope / Facebook.)Welcome to ROCKTOBER! Weekend events include classical tunes, sublime comedy, and stunning visuals. Special Ayurvedic and Yoga Workshop with I Am Yoga (Sponsored) When: Saturday, October 1,

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Slope Weekday Events Spotlight: September 26-29

Head to The Bell House on Thursday, September 29 for the NY Burlesque Festival Teaser Party. (Photo via New York Burlesque Festival)The Fall has arrived, and so have weekday events, which include carnivorous plants, a burlesque teaser party, jazz, and more. For places in the neighborhood to watch the

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Slope Weekend Events Spotlight: September 23-25

Sculptures by Dimitri Dimizas at 303 Bond Street, part of Art Slope. (Photo via jdsdevelopmentgroup)Could there actually be too much to do? Check out Art Slope everywhere, NY1’s Roger Clark and his punk band, bluegrass, and more. Perp Walk, a punk bank featuring NY1’s Roger Clark When:

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Slope Weekday Events Spotlight: September 19-22

Follow the Trojan Purse and lots of other art, dance, music, theatre, panels, and film throughout the week during Art Slope. (Photo via Open Source Gallery)Fall is days away, and the excellent events just keep coming. Check out Art Slope everywhere, secret science, Harold and Maude, and more. Celebrate

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Slope Weekend Events Spotlight: September 16-18

Art Slope begins its 9-day festival with an opening night at ShapeShifter Lab at 8:30pm on Friday. (Work by Girl on Girl Collective, Courtesy of Art Slope)Could there actually be too much to do? Check out art everywhere, mixed-up trucks, Gypsy, and more. Roots Poetry Series When: Friday,