Apr. 21, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Clouds of color will burst over the Brooklyn Children’s Museum on Saturday, May 3, when the institution invites families to celebrate Holi with a day of dance, art, food and play. Holi, known as the “Festival of Colors,” is rooted in ancient Hindu traditions and is celebrated…
Apr. 18, 2025 By Miriam Norwitz Step into a world where art breaks down its own barriers. The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, returns to Brooklyn for its 15th edition from May 8–11, transforming ZeroSpace in Gowanus into an immersive celebration of creativity. This year’s fair shines a spotlight on documentary photography,…
Apr. 17, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Bar Chuzo, Bay Ridge’s newest restaurant, is the best of both worlds. The Latin bistro from Brooklyn restaurateurs Ronny Jaramillo and Dana Morrissey officially opened its doors on April 14, celebrating both Jaramillo’s Ecuadorian heritage and the husband-and-wife duo’s background in hospitality. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the…
Apr. 16, 2025 By Adam Daly Inside his cell on Rikers Island, Brian Croskey spends hours every day drawing elaborate artwork to free his mind. The 55-year-old from Washington Heights is halfway through an eight-month sentence for a petit larceny conviction inside the Eric M. Taylor Center, where he relies heavily on a 30-year passion…
Apr. 16, 2025 By Susan De Vries Jane’s Walk NYC returns the first weekend in May with a full slate of free walking tours that explore New York City from a local perspective. Hosted by the Municipal Art Society (MAS) since 2011, Jane’s Walk NYC is named after Jane Jacobs, an opponent of powerful…
Apr. 14, 2025 By Emily Davenport Brooklyn is going big for the “high holy day” with a weeklong lineup of cannabis-friendly events leading up to — and lighting up — 4/20. From flower-themed workshops and free coffee pop-ups to DJ sets, nail art bars, and all-day block party vibes, the borough is rolling out…
Apr. 11, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil For Sammi Katz and Olivia McGiff, bringing “Spirited Women” to life was a true labor of love. Building on the success of their 2023 book, “Cocktails in Color: A Spirited Guide to the Art and Joy of Drinkmaking,” the duo recently released “Spirited Women: Makers, Shakers, and…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Susan De Vries Spring is in the air, which means it is time to get your garden gear ready, rally your neighbors, and enter the annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest. The plant-filled competition aims to bring communities together to make Brooklyn a cleaner and greener place. The contest considers…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann The 10th annual Brooklyn Bookstore Crawl returns April 19-26, inviting bookworms on a literary journey through as many as 26 independent bookstores across the borough. Inspired by similar bookstore-led events in cities like Seattle and Washington, D.C., the crawl celebrates Brooklyn’s literary spirit and cultural diversity. Participants can…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen For 70 years, the holiness of Palm Sunday has extended well beyond church walls in Brooklyn. That’s because the day marks the “Blessing of the Rides” and the official season opening of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park in Coney Island. The tradition continues this coming Sunday, April 13. …