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…
Jan. 28, 2025 By Lauren Rapp Devoción — a “farm to doorstep” coffee chain — does something no other Brooklyn café does. The team directly imports coffee beans from Colombia in their green state. The beans are shipped overnight via FedEx and roasted within days of reaching the company’s Williamsburg store. This cycle repeats…
Jan. 28, 2025 By Lauren Rapp The award-winning Clarendon Library in East Flatbush officially reopened Monday after extensive renovations. An unveiling ceremony drew a crowd of local elected officials, library leaders and smiling students from P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School to celebrate the library’s 100-year history and the upgrades, which were finished…
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…