Oct. 12, 2024 By Jada Camille Brooklyn Children’s Museum is joining forces with the North American Indigenous Center of New York to host an immersive two-day program celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Families can visit the center on Oct. 13 and 14 to check out storytelling programs, live Native American music and dance performances, craft…
Oct. 11, 2024 By Jada Camille Art lovers and history enthusiasts rejoice! A new exhibit replicating Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel debuted Friday at Industry City, bringing the renowned beauty of the Italian artist’s artwork to New York City. The highly anticipated immersive showcase will be open to the public through Jan. 5 Following a successful…
Oct. 1, 2024 By Jada Camille The circus is headed to town! ABCirque, an immersive performance group, is making its long-awaited return to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum on Oct. 5 for a day of interactive circus fun. Known for its nontraditional take on circus entertainment, ABCirque aims to bring laughter with a diverse cast and…
Sep. 27, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Brooklyn’s latest pickleball indoor facility, PKLYN, is set to open in Gowanus for year-round indoor pickleball fun on Oct. 6. Brooklyn Paper got a sneak preview of the five-court, 18,000-square-foot facility on Sept. 25. Even though pickleball has been around for over five decades — it was invented…
Sep. 20, 2024 By Jada Camille The WNBA Playoffs tip off Sept. 22, with the New York Liberty facing the Atlanta Dream at Barclays Center. Downtown Brooklyn will surely be flooded with sea-foam green jerseys and Ellie the Elephant fans. But Barclays Center isn’t the only place to catch the action. Here’s a list…
Sep. 19, 2024 By Jada Camille A popular saying has been passed around the WNBA this season: “Everyone watches women’s sports.” But those watching the WNBA have their eyes on one team mascot in particular — Ellie the Elephant. At any moment during a New York Liberty game, the stylish hype woman can be…
Sep. 18, 2024 By Jada Camille Bay Ridge residents gathered on familiar city streets over the weekend to bid farewell to another sweltering season at the End of Summer Block Party, hosted by the Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District. The event drew families from across the neighborhood and brought the area to life with…
Sep. 18, 2024 By Jada Camille Brace for impact, Brooklyn: the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party returns to Barclays Center on Sept. 28. The event promises an electrifying experience for young fans, as the Glow Party will transform the arena into a playground of light and sound for an event unlike any…
Sep. 9, 2024 By Jada Camille Prepare to flood the streets of Brooklyn for the 49th annual Annual Atlantic Antic Festival later this month. Hosted by the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation, the festival will take place on Sunday, Sept. 29, rain or shine, along 1.5 miles of Atlantic Avenue, covering Boerum Hill, Cobble…
Aug. 16, 2024 By Natalie Dahan The beloved Feast of Santa Rosalia, named after the Patron Saint of Palermo, is back in Bensonhurst for its 50th anniversary from Aug. 15-25. The celebration — also known as the 18th Avenue Festival — began in Italy over four centuries ago, and emphasizes the joy of Italian-American…