The front of a vacant building collapsed into the street at 11:05 a.m. this morning in Bushwick, injuring a woman who was struck by falling…
On Stage: Art Nerds, Bike Mechanics, Swinging Singles and Sad Clowns
Visual artist, performer, and gay stage icon Chris Tanner brings true-life tales, and, in his words, “humiliating stories of the sexual awakening of a nerdy…
Kelis, Biz Markie, and More Throwbacks in Our Live Music Round-Up
Welcome to Good Shows. Here’s what’s good in live music this week. When you think of Kelis, chances are “Milkshake” (the video for which was…
One of Williamsburg’s Mysteriously Missing Citi Bike Stations Returns Tonight
Williamsburg doesn’t exactly have an overabundance of bike-share stations (according to Citi Bike’s map, it has 9 to the East Village’s 24), so it was…
Wondering Where to Watch Your Team in the World Cup? Here’s Where to Kick It
By now, plenty of punters have told you where to watch the World Cup, but what about your team? Whether you’re rooting for the Blues…
Governor’s Ball After-Parties, Andrew Bird and Other Don’t-Miss Shows
Governor’s Ball Official After-parties Decide to opt out of this year’s Randall’s Island extravaganza? Or maybe you’ve got gas left in the tank after a…
Watch Your Fixie Become a Star of the Stage in ‘Bike Shop: The Musical’
Liz Barkan’s one-woman bike-themed off-off-Broadway musical is not autobiographical. Well, OK, it kind of is. The part about owning a bike shop is true. The…
A Visit to North Brooklyn Farms, Now Rooting Around For a New Location
North Brooklyn Farms, an urban farm and community park just across the street from the former Domino Sugar Factory in Williamsburg, announced plans this week…
3 Comic-Book-Inspired Dramatists Name Their Favorite Comics and Plays
Just in time for the opening night of the Comic Book Theater Festival tonight at The Brick in Williamsburg, we asked three writers to tell…
$1 Million Grant Will Fight Poverty in One of North Brooklyn’s Neediest Areas
Of the 20,000 residents who live within the 11206 zip code — which includes parts of East Williamsburg, Bushwick and Bed-Stuy — over 30% live…