weekend guide

This is the last weekend before a certain outer-borough landlord returns to his old job, so we’re sure that at least 55.9% of you will want to blow off some serious steam. To that end, the latest edition of the weekend guide has a couple of inauguration-themed events, including one that benefits the New York…

The word of this weekend is “eclectic,” and not just because we suddenly got some random old Wyclef songs stuck in our heads (though that certainly didn’t hurt). It’s because we’re bringing you a (*runs to thesaurus*) wide-ranging list of events. This weekend, you can see rare footage of James Baldwin, laugh at the legendary…

Thanksgiving is here, and Brooklyn’s going all in on the holiday season. Beginning Friday, you can experience the 2024 Dyker Heights Christmas light displays. For more holiday cheer, head to Dumbo for ice skating at Roebling Rink and seasonal markets. Or shop local at the Makers Show Holiday Market at City Point on Saturday, with…

It might not be Thanksgiving yet, but based on the events happening across the borough this weekend, Brooklyn is ready for the holiday season.   Celebrate New York Bartender Week with creative cocktails made by Brooklyn bartenders, or buy a tree early from one of four Greg’s Trees Brooklyn locations. Indie music heads can catch LCD…

Plus, Iron Maiden headlines Barclays Center.

Plus, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony at Kings Theatre and the Criterion Mobile Closet comes to Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Plus, Orville Peck plays two nights at Brooklyn Paramount and the Other Art Fair is back.

NYC’s premier queer film fest hits screens across Brooklyn. Plus, an apple pie half-marathon and a Dolly Parton tribute.

Plus, the 50th annual Harvest Festival, Stetsasonic at Brooklyn Bowl and the 22nd New York Burlesque Festival.

The Downtown Brooklyn Arts Festival returns and All Things Go Festival comes to NYC.

Summer ends with a House of Yes block party and lu’au by Margot. Plus, it’s ABBA night at Xanadu!

STS9 brings the boogie to Brooklyn Steel on Saturday. Plus, ride the Brightliner for its birthday!

BRIC hosts a back to school bash on Saturday and Spike Lee’s annual Stoop Sale comes to Greenpoint.

The Wildflower Festival comes to Shirley Chisholm State Park and 50 Cent hosts a BBQ in Coney Island.

Sounds of Afrobeats comes to The Ivory on Park this Saturday. Plus, there’s movies and drag all weekend!

Try your luck at the Coney Island Sand Sculpting Competition. Plus, last call for Restaurant Week deals.

There’s plenty to do all weekend at the Greenpoint Film Festival, Red Bull BC One Cypher and much more.

Move over Paris Olympics, this weekend it’s the Brooklyn Beach Sports Festival’s turn.

Plus, the African Popup Festival comes to Flatbush, Brooklyn Bridge Park celebrates ‘Purple Rain’ at 40 and more

Joe Bataan at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, plus burlesque in Green-Wood Cemetery and Tompkins Ave. Open Streets.

It’s Giglio weekend, plus Herbert Von King Park hosts shows by Common, Earl Sweatshirt and a tribute to J Dilla.