As the story goes, no one guessed that Nirvana’s Nevermind would become one of the defining rock records of the ’90s, let alone top the charts at…
All-You-Can-Eat Bacon Festival; Roller Derby Girls Wanted
At the Greenpoint French/Catalan eatery Cassette, chef Norberto Piattoni now helms the kitchen. [Eater NY] Falafel Shop on the Lower East Side appears to have shuttered…
Here’s How to Do Bushwick Open Studios This Weekend
There’s been a bit of a stir surrounding this year’s Bushwick Open Studios. Firstly, they’ve been moved to this coming weekend instead of their usual…
It’s National Coffee Day; Jimmy Fallon Got Down at Manitoba’s
As part of The Little Italy Street Art Project, Shepard Fairey is currently painting a mural at the corner of 11th Street and 1st Avenue. [Bowery…
Many Marys, and a Broome Street Salon and More Performance Picks
WEDNESDAY Future Forms Wednesday, September 28 at Throne Watches, 8 pm: FREE. The future may not be looking very great for the country/society as a…
Gas Explosion Site Sells For $6M; Score Free Studio Space
Near the corner of Graham Avenue and Ten Eyck Street yesterday afternoon, a driver was critically hurt after suffering a seizure and hitting a B57 bus…
Fruit-Powered Chandeliers, Brooklyn Drag Art, and Other Art Happenings
Self-Reflection Opening Tuesday September 27 at The Untitled Space, 6 pm to 9 pm. On view through October 8. No less than 21 female artists…
Week in Music: Wacky Electro Banana Jammers, Miserable Shoe Gaze, and More
Holiday Mountain, Coaches Wednesday September 28, 8 pm at Berlin: $8 in advance, $10 at the door Even when they’re jamming an oversized banana down your…
Guilty Charge in Killing of Williamsburg Landlord; Robbery Spree in Greenpoint
Yesterday, Kendel Felix, 29, was found guilty of kidnapping and killing Williamsburg landlord Menachem Stark in January 2014. [DNA Info] In addition, former assistant principal…
Tonight’s Debate: Where to Watch, Drink and (Try to) Laugh It Off
The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and I somehow just got an email from Al Franken with the subject line “Time to panic.” Looks…