Announcements
Lucy Kalantari. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)KENSINGTON – For her sixth birthday, Lucy Kalantari got a piano and $30 she used not on toys, but on piano lessons. This year, she received a Grammy for the Best Children’s Album. [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/31-women-take-home-awards-grammys-2019-1184290] We talked to Kalantari earlier
Central Brooklyn
Qathra backyard on a sunny afternoon. (Photo by Carly Miller)It’s just too gorgeous out to do anything indoors today. To kick off summer weather 2017 (especially before the summer heat waves start), we’ve compiled a list of the definitive places in our neighborhood (and immediately outside its
Central Brooklyn
(Photo courtesy: philamoca [https://www.instagram.com/p/BMuBX5fDtEn/?tagged=gemmaray] / instagram)Whether you’re looking to taste every restaurant on Cortelyou Road, buy some local art, or just kick back for a night of live music — this is your spot for the best events in (and immediately around) Ditmas
Food & Drink
New owners Sarah Flaccavento (right) and Marjorie Flaccavento (left). (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)“I want this place to be the local hangout, but one where Mom feels cool calling the landline,” said new co-owner Sarah Flaccavento, who envisions the cafes as places where kids can grow up. “Young couples
Business
New owners Sarah Flaccavento (right) and Marjorie Flaccavento (left). (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)“I want this place to be the local hangout, but one where Mom feels cool calling the landline,” said new co-owner Sarah Flaccavento, who envisions the cafes as places where kids can grow up. “Young couples
Central Brooklyn
(Photo by barchordbrooklyn / instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BEHa1r9sZ8y/?taken-by=barchordbrooklyn])We were appalled at Renthop’s newest “study” [https://www.renthop.com/study/new-york-city-ny/summerscore-article.html]which ranked the best summer neighborhoods on factors like outdoor cafes and nearby parks, but completely ignored the outdoor dining and bar
Arts & Culture
Photo viaBourbon Sprawl [https://www.facebook.com/bourbonsprawl/photos_stream]We don’t necessarily encourage you to go out in the blizzard that’s expected to hit this weekend [/blog/weather/blizzard-watch-for-saturday-heres-what-you-need-to-know/], but if you do decide to go out, we’ve rounded up some of the best stuff going
Arts & Culture
Photo via Janet BurganLooking for something to do this week? We’ve got a roundup of some of our favorite events happening in the neighborhood! Music, comedy, crafts, sing-alongs, and more! If you have an upcoming event you’d like featured in our calendar, or if there’s anything we’
Arts & Culture
Photo via Alegba & FriendsLooking for something fun to do this weekend? There’s plenty of great music at Bar Chord, a jazz jam at Kettle & Thread, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events at the library and more! If you have an upcoming event you’d like featured in
Arts & Culture
Photo via Brian Charette [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153655930494166&set=t.851329616&type=3&theater] Looking for something to do this week? We’ve got a roundup of some of our favorite events happening in the neighborhood! Music, comedy, crafts, sing-alongs, and more! If
Arts & Culture
Photo via Molly Tigre [https://www.facebook.com/MollyTigre/photos/pb.222755771126506.-2207520000.1452195711./895334400535303/?type=3&theater] Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There’s plenty of great music at Bar Chord, Q Train at Sycamore, Mulchfest in Prospect Park, and more! If you have an
Arts & Culture
Photo via Molly Tigre [https://www.facebook.com/MollyTigre/photos/pb.222755771126506.-2207520000.1452195711./895334400535303/?type=3&theater] Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There’s plenty of great music at Bar Chord, Q Train at Sycamore, Mulchfest in Prospect Park, and more! If you have an
Arts & Culture
Photo via Janet BurganLooking for something to do this week? We’ve got a roundup of some of our favorite events happening in the neighborhood! Music, trivia, sing-alongs and more! If you have an upcoming event you’d like featured in our calendar, or if there’s anything we’ve
Arts & Culture
Photo via Janet BurganLooking for something to do this week? We’ve got a roundup of some of our favorite events happening in the neighborhood! Music, trivia, sing-alongs and more! If you have an upcoming event you’d like featured in our calendar, or if there’s anything we’ve
City Kid Corner
Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid events coming up in Brooklyn, and we’ve selected some of our favorites. See the full details below! Mad Science of New York: Space Travel [http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/mad-science-new-york-spac-bedford-library-123015] When:
Arts & Culture
Fireworks At Grand Army Plaza (Photo by Andrew Gardner [https://www.instagram.com/p/xSI-rxr1SO/])What are you doing to ring in the new year? If you haven’t made plans yet, here are some great events happening in our area! If you have an upcoming event you’d like