Jan. 17, 2025 By Lauren Rapp Our Wicked Lady in Bushwick has everything you’d expect from a great independent music venue: the sound system is good, the tickets are cheap, and the space has enough grit to make you feel welcome. “We were doing great shows on the roof, but it was kind of…
Jan. 17, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil To honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Plant Powered Metro New York is stepping up to host four simultaneous “Health Freedom Walks” across the Big Apple on Monday. Combining history with hearty plant-based bites, these walks will mirror a restaurant crawl, leading…
Jan. 16, 2025 By Lauren Rapp El Puente is celebrating its 38th annual Three Kings Celebration with a youth-led play, “Planting a Seed,” bringing to the stage a cultural event centered around community, resilience, and connection. The show, which will be performed on Jan. 17 and 18, will highlight over 70 young performers including…
Jan. 15, 2025 By Shara Levine, Brooklyn Paper staff Brooklyn is gearing up to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a jam-packed lineup of events that honor the civil rights icon and bring the community together. From soul-stirring gospel performances to hands-on service projects, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while reflecting on…
Jan. 8, 2025 By Lauren Rapp The first month of the year brings a renewed sense of hope and commitment to New Year’s goals. For many, it also marks the start of “Dry January,” a month free from alcohol aimed at shaking off holiday indulgences, experiencing mental and physical benefits, and starting the year…
Dec. 31, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen It’s midafternoon on New Year’s Eve, crowds are already gathering in Times Square, and you’re not sure how to ring in the new year — but there’s still time. We’ve assembled a list of some great last-minute New Year’s Eve celebrations in Brooklyn, (all with tickets still remaining!)…
Dec. 20, 2024 By Lauren Rapp The art of amusement continues! “Luna Luna: A Forgotten Fantasy” will extend its exhibition at The Shed in Chelsea through Feb. 23, 2025, peeling back the curtain on the first known art amusement park — lost since 1987. Luna Luna made history in Hamburg, Germany as the first…
Dec. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen August marked the 100th birthday of James Baldwin, one of the most important authors in American history. The Brooklyn Public Library, like many cultural institutions, wanted to mark his centennial somehow. They weren’t quite sure how until Jakab Orsós, BPL’s vice president of arts and culture, got an…
Dec. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen How can “The Nutcracker,” the beloved ballet performed all over the world every holiday season, be made new again? For one Brooklyn dance company, it’s by returning to what’s old. “The Hard Nut” at Mark Morris Dance Group isn’t taking its cues from “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker,” or…
Dec. 16, 2024 By Jon Sosa You’ve gotta see it to “believe” it. While freezing winds and frigid weather sweep over thousands of visitors to Dyker Heights this holiday season, a house in the neighborhood’s heart offers warmth — and peace — with a “believe” sign on the roof, captivating attention on 83rd Street.…