Fourth of July in Brooklyn
Saturday June 28, 2008
If you haven't made plans yet for Fourth of July, now's the time to do it! Luckily, there are plenty of great events going on in Brooklyn for the holiday. ... Read More
Waterfalls in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Wednesday June 25, 2008
The city has been buzzing lately with news of a major new work of public art that will be on display for the next few months. The project, called The ... Read More
The Trachtenberg Slide Show Comes to Brooklyn
Monday June 23, 2008
The Trachtenberg Players, a mother/daughter/father trio, is one family act that you won't want to miss. This group collects random vintage photos from around the country and then sets them ... Read More
Weekend Picks
Thursday June 19, 2008
Met Summer Concert: Live in Prospect Park
Over 150,000 people from throughout the city are expected at this free concert featuring the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Acclaimed singers Angela Gheorghiu ... Read More
Stink Fest 2008: Calling All Cheese Lovers
Tuesday June 17, 2008
The smell of cheese is in the air, meaning it's that time of year again -- time, that is, for Brooklyn's second ever Stinky Cheese Eating Contest. On Sunday, this ... Read More
It's Picnic Time in the City
Saturday June 14, 2008
Not only does International Picnic Day take place in June, but it's also officially National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month.
Why not celebrate by hitting the park this weekend with a ... Read More
Weekend Picks
Thursday June 12, 2008
Brooklyn Pride Parade and FestivalWith a charity-driven 10K, an all-day multicultural festival, and a "Night Time Parade" followed by an official after-pride party, the Brooklyn Pride festivities will keep you ... Read More
Celebrate Brooklyn! 2008
Tuesday June 10, 2008
This year Celebrate Brooklyn! turns 30, and there's even a YouTube video in honor of the occasion. The summer-long event series begins on Thursday, June 12, and I'm looking forward ... Read More
Brooklyn Pizza Night
Monday June 9, 2008
Help celebrate New York's pizza past (and present) tomorrow night in DUMBO. As part of the NYC Food Film Festival, there will be screenings of three short films, two of ... Read More
Ikea's "Get There" Giveaway
Sunday June 8, 2008
New York City's first Ikea doesn't open in Red Hook until June 18, but the store is drumming up excitement for the big day with an instant win sweepstakes. Feeling ... Read More
Weekend Picks
Friday June 6, 2008
Victorian Flatbush House TourTour the interiors of 10 spectacular homes. Tickets are $20.
Sunday, 1pm to 6pm
Victorian Flatbush, between Flatbush Avenue and Coney Island Avenue
(718) 859-3800
Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk
Stroll down Atlantic ... Read More
Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk
Thursday June 5, 2008
This weekend, you won't want to miss the annual Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk, which will run on both Saturday and Sunday. Artists, art exhibitors, and shop owners will open their doors ... Read More
June Events Calendar
Wednesday June 4, 2008
There are all sorts of great events happening in Brooklyn this month. The annual Celebrate Brooklyn Festival starts next week, the Mermaid Parade is set for June 21, and the ... Read More
Brooklyn + Ice Cream = Glorious
Tuesday June 3, 2008
It may not officially be summer yet, but ice cream season has definitely arrived, and Brooklyn has several new notable ice cream options. Here are a few new sweet spots ... Read More
Brooklyn International Film Festival
Monday June 2, 2008
It's movie week in Brooklyn! Not only is the Sundance Institute still going strong at BAM, but the 11th Annual Brooklyn International Film Festival, which brings together some of the ... Read More