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. 4, 2025 By Miriam Norwitz The Coney Island Polar Bear Club announced this week that its annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge raised more than $60,000, benefiting seven local Coney Island non-profits. The event, hosted in collaboration with the Alliance for Coney Island, drew over 6,000 participants. The Polar Bear Club, the…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Gerritsen Beach was a sea of green and gold on Saturday, March 29, as neighbors of all ages came together to celebrate the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a spirited tradition that’s become a local favorite. The parade marched forward under sunny skies and with record-high temperatures…
Mar. 17, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil The streets of Park Slope came alive with the sounds of bagpipes and cheers on Sunday as the Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Parade celebrated its milestone 50th anniversary. Marchers in kilts, uniformed services, and Irish dance troupes made their way from Bartel-Pritchard Square, honoring the borough’s deep-rooted Irish…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil It’s time to shamrock and roll. St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and Brooklyn is ready to go green! Whether you’re gearing up for a lively parade, sipping a pint of Guinness at your go-to pub, or getting swept up in a Celtic celebration with a side…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Layna Cummings Nestled on the corner of Fourth Avenue and 58th Street, the Irish Haven has been a neighborhood staple for over six decades. The no-frills, old-school Irish pub has not only stood the test of time but has flourished as a beloved community space, welcoming locals and visitors alike.…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil For the thousands who line Third Avenue for the Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade each March, the celebration is a one-day event. But for the passionate team behind the scenes, the celebration is so much more than a “Sunday Funday.” This year, as the parade marks…
Feb. 18, 2025 Paul Frangipane & Adam Daly Brooklynites showed their groovy kind of love for Phil Collins on Saturday by packing a Greenpoint bar to celebrate the annual tribute to the legendary British drummer and singer. Screens at Berry Park displayed a compilation of Collins’ performances, appearances, and career highlights as a DJ…
Feb. 4, 2025 By Lauren Rapp They were just rolling through! The 22nd annual Idiotarod took off on Saturday, Feb. 1, with decked-out shopping carts and costumed teams shambling through the streets of Williamsburg. The race — which isn’t really a race — drew slightly buzzed participants to the starting line at Cooper Park,…
Feb. 3, 2025 By Lauren Rapp & Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil This February, Brooklyn is celebrating Black History Month with a dynamic lineup of events that highlight the borough’s deep-rooted connections to Black culture, history and achievements. From the soulful sounds of live performances at local theaters to thought-provoking discussions on the borough’s role in…