An East Villager was struck and killed by an SUV near Astor Place today — the second critical collision off of Cooper Square in about…
East Village Gets a Tortilleria; New Bookstore For Williamsburg
Score! The owner of McNally-Jackson is opening a new bookstore in Williamsburg this fall. [NY Times] The guy who’s trying to make Beastie Boys Square…
Sound Pieces, Scrabble and an ‘Interactive Ritual Cleansing’ at a 150-Year-Old Church
This weekend, a London-based theater troupe will tap into Williamsburg’s history. ONE OF US, formed in March 2013, puts on site-specific, immersive performances related to…
Brooklyn Flea Expands Outdoors, Though Not in East River State Park Sundays
The team behind Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg have a whole lot to throw at you as they move into their outdoor season. First off, the…
Would You Pay $100 to Watch Woody Allen Pimp?
Would you drop a hundo to see Woody Allen’s new movie? Actually, Fading Gigolo is directed by John Turturro. But the Woodman — in a…
A Former La Esquina Chef Is Bringing Grasshopper Tlayudas to the East Village
Insects are the last thing you want to think about while you’re eating, but The Black Ant takes its name from Mayan mythology: legend has…
The Harmonica Lewinskies Want to See What’s Under That Sari, Girl
The best-named band of all-time, the Harmonica Lewinskies (last seen lending some cheer to a Satanic smokeout) is back from SXSW and playing Rockwood Music Hall tomorrow at 10…
Sweet Chick Gets Booze in Max Fish Space; Wiccan Street Fair Nixed
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Cooper Square and East Fifth last night. [NY Post] In case you haven’t seen the flyers around…
Gazing at Wasabassco Burlesque’s Debut at Verboten
A couple of weeks ago we revealed that Williamsburg dance club Verboten was finally set to open. That Saturday night, we dropped into the massive…
Shops Ditch Orchard Street After Getting Hit With Rent Hikes
Orchard Street isn’t just losing galleries — it’s also saying goodbye to some long-standing shops.