Motherless Brooklyn, the Edward Norton-penned adaptation of Jonathan Lethem’s 1999 novel, took over Washington Square Park today, transforming the public space into a scene straight…
Last Night at Lodge, Now Closed After 14 Years in Williamsburg
Williamsburg brunch spot Lodge closed Monday night after over 14 years in the heart of the neighborhood. Co-owned by Dan Cipriani, who also runs nearby Urban Rustic and Bushwick’s Seawolf, Lodge could “no longer…
‘Sex Work Has Enriched My Life In Everlasting Ways,’ Says Escort Turned Author Andrea Werhun
If you’ve ever wanted to know what life is really like for a sex worker, then Andrea Werhun’s Modern Whore is definitely worth a read. The…
Get Woke and Dodge the Oscars With This Week’s Performance Picks
THURSDAY Woke AF: A Mind-Opening Variety Show Thursday, March 1 at UCB East, 11 pm: $7 Minds are like doors, I guess. Some are closed…
Continental Bar Announces Closing Date of July 1
July 1 will be the Continental’s last day after 26 years of pouring shots in the East Village, the bar has announced. The long-standing dive…
Roberta’s Throws Cold Water On Conspiracy Theorists With Pizzagate Beer
Now that it’s been a little over a year since Roberta’s got sucked into the Pizzagate conspiracy, fans of the East Williamsburg pizzeria can look back and…
Pitchfork, SXSW Comedy Festivals Announce Initial Lineups
Road trips! Two destination festivals announced initial lineups today, so go on and fire up ye old Google Flights. First up, the Pitchfork Music Festival, taking over…
Ovenly’s Owners On Their New Williamsburg Bakery and Creating an ‘Empathetic Economy’ With Cookies
Bakery masters and all-around decent human beings Erin Patinkin and Agatha Kulaga take another step forward today in their quest to spread delicious treats and…
Beers Went Head to Head at This Brooklyn Homebrewers Competition
NYC Beer Week opened with a pop and clink this past weekend, with the First Annual Homebrewers Competition at Randolph Beer in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Contestants…
City Life, Bodily Resistance, and More Art This Week
Jeong 井 Opening Wednesday, February 28 at Tina Kim Gallery, 6 pm to 8 pm. You’re probably familiar with the most common way to write…