Sep. 30, 2024 By Jada Camille Chama Mama, the celebrated Georgian restaurant group known for its modern twist on traditional cuisine, expanded its reach with a new location in Brooklyn Heights last year. The eatery, which first opened its doors in Chelsea in 2019, has quickly established itself as a go-to destination for local…
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. 25, 2024 By Jada Camille Late-night television’s favorite DJ Questlove and his eclectic musical stylings are returning to Brooklyn Bowl on Sept. 26 to celebrate the venue’s 15th anniversary with a special edition of Bowl Train. Known for his dynamic mixes of hip-hop, house, and rare grooves, Questlove will also be spinning classic…
Sep. 18, 2024 By Emily Davenport A brand-new indoor pickleball facility is making itself at home in Gowanus. PKLYN is a five court, eighteen thousand-square-foot facility that aims to enhance the overall game experience and give players room to improve. Founder David Friedman was inspired to create PKLYN when he found a small community…
Sep. 18, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Spooky season is upon us, and so is the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival — almost. The eight-day festival is set to return to Kings County on Oct. 17 with a frightening slate of films and events, all hosted at Nitehawk Cinema’s theaters in Williamsburg and Prospect Park. The…
Sep. 8, 2024 By Adam Daly The annual Downtown Brooklyn Arts Festival returns at the end of the month to celebrate local artistic talent. The free festival will take place Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28, at The Plaza at 300 Ashland. The lineup includes DJs, dance performances, and vocalists from some of…
Aug. 28, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The Gowanus Canal has lived many lives. Most recently, the 1.8 mile canal is known for its pollution: it was named a Superfund site in 2010, thanks to the oily sheen on its surface and less-than-natural smells that sometimes rise from its waters. Before it was the subject…
Aug. 23, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition is taking part in a storied artistic tradition: an exhibition of artists rejected from a high-profile art show. “Salon des Refusés 2024,” set to open next month, will feature works by more than 200 artists who were not selected for the upcoming “Brooklyn…
Aug. 22, 2024 By Susan De Vries It’s the 248th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn this month and, as is the tradition in the borough, there are a bevy of events memorializing the Revolutionary War fight. Battle Week, organized by Old Stone House, includes demonstrations, performances, and tours culminating in outdoor festivities at Green-Wood…
Aug. 21, 2024 By Natalie Dahan Seven years ago, Monique T. Marshall, founder of Black to Business, set out to create a safe and cherished space for Black men to pursue their dreams. Her efforts resulted in an annual event titled “Black Men Who Lead,” where men can come together, learn, share, and connect…