Our Wicked Lady, the East Williamsburg bar/venue that described itself as a “playground for musicians” when it opened in 2015, is becoming even more of…
Coney Art Walls Return, Bringing the Burger Records Beach Bash With ‘Em
There’s good news and bad news coming out of Coney Island, home of the Feltman’s hot dog. First, the bad news: The Mermaid Parade has suffered some…
Brooklyn’s Population Wanes; Prospective “Office of Nightlife”
In the past seven years, 170K residents have vacated Brooklyn, the biggest exodus from an NYC borough. [Crain’s NY] City Councilman Rafael Espinal, who represents…
We Agree: ‘Say No to the Gentrification of the Kalimoxto’
Eight years ago, while writing about bygone Williamsburg restaurant Zipi Zape, I referred to its calimocho as a rare specimen. Back then, it was one…
Human Rights Watch Film Festival Ranges From Gawker to Guatemala
It’s been almost nine months since Gawker.com signed off, and I still find myself typing the site’s URL into my search bar, OCD-style. Apparently, I’m…
How the Bombay Beach Biennale Brought Art to a Toxic Wasteland
Just a few hours south of Los Angeles there’s a tiny desert town called Bombay Beach– though its geographically close at hand to many millions…
Four Shows: Syrian Wedding Singer’s Wartime Serenades, Punk is (Sorta) Dead, and Cat Power (No, Really)
Vulture Fest: Cat Power, Frankie Cosmos Saturday May 20, 7 pm at Webster Hall: $40 to $45 This one’s at the top of our list…
LES Airbnb Host Fined; Butcher Bar LES Arrives Tomorrow
An East Village resident was fined for charging $446/night for her city-subsidized apartment on Airbnb. [NY Daily News] Greenpoint food and event space Glasserie has…
Don Pedro Says Hasta La Vista With One Last Show
Don Pedro went out with a bang this past Sunday thanks to a 10-band lineup that went till 4am. The music rocked, beer rained overhead, and cigarettes from…
Alleyway Objects, Tech Art Galore, and More Visual Treats Opening This Week
Foofaraw & Spleen Opening Wednesday, May 10 at The Lodge Gallery, 7 pm to 9 pm. On view through June 11. This exhibition brings together…