50 Great Outdoor Events in Brooklyn This Summer

50 Great Outdoor Events in Brooklyn This Summer

How to get a season's worth of culture without ever stepping inside a building.

Art

Bushwick Open Studios 2013

Bushwick Open Studios 2013

Insider information on what to expect from the ever-expanding event this year. In short: more than ever.

Food & Drink

Whiskeyed Away to Isle of Skye

Whiskeyed Away to Isle of Skye

Williamsburg has a Mecca for Scotch drinkers.

Film

Ode to Joy: Talking with Noah Baumbach

Ode to Joy: Talking with Noah Baumbach

The director of Frances Ha on how much fun it was to make.


Going On Today...

Big Ups, Low Fat Getting High, Radical Dads, MiniBoone

Big Ups is fighting rock music’s plague of self-seriousness with one head-spinning, fist-swinging tirade at a time. In turn, they leave you fighting for fully functioning auditory senses in the tradition of Dischord Records’ entire roster, but it’s a fair price to pay for witnessing frontman Joe Galarraga wail lines like, “TRUST ME WHEN I SAY THAT IT’S NOT OVER YET/WON’T GIVE UP ON THE DREAMS THAT WE DREAMT” over the airtight jackhammering of his band. (There’s no doubt that his lyrics are translated into all caps on paper.) $7

Big Snow, 89 Varet St, between Humboldt St and Graham Ave, Bushwick


Music

When Did Synth-Pop Get So Sincere?

When Did Synth-Pop Get So Sincere?

Is the laptop the new acoustic guitar?

The Knife and the New Politics of Synth-Punk

It's impossible to overstate the influence of this band in creating a whole new language for the genre.

Apr 12, 2013

8 Bands You Need to Hear

The best of the local music scene.

Apr 10, 2013

The So So Glos Were Banned from CBGBs

Part One of an in-depth interview with the Brooklyn natives on the eve of the release of their latest album, Blowout.

Apr 10, 2013


Film

Ode to Joy: Talking with Noah Baumbach

Ode to Joy: Talking with Noah Baumbach

The director of Frances Ha on how much fun it was to make.

This Is 40: Before Midnight

Richard Linklater revisits classic characters in this trenchant depiction of committed relationships.

Yale Breakdown: Nancy, Please

A horrifying comedy about an adjunct professor who won't take responsibility for his failures.

Unexamined Suburban Privilege: The Kings of Summer

Boys build their own home in the woods in this American indie comedy.


Food & Drink

Whiskeyed Away to Isle of Skye

Whiskeyed Away to Isle of Skye

Williamsburg has a Mecca for Scotch drinkers.

Veggie Burger Paradise: Root Hill Burger

Gowanus has a great new place for meatless patties. Also for meat.

Columns

Did You Go to Your Prom?

Ask A Cabbie

Did You Go to Your Prom?

"Who the fuck wants to hang out at school when you don’t have to?"

Art Fag City

Punk Couture: An Oxymoron?

The Met's latest fashion exhibit tells visitors nothing about its subject.

Sex With the Natural Redhead

Sex, Meh

"Dear Audrey, I am completely uninterested in sex."

Nightlife

L Magazine 10th Anniversary Party

Event management for The L Magazine and Kanine Records 10th Anniversary Party powered by Eventbrite

Reviews

Theater

Russian, But Unrushed: Nikolai and the Others

If you care at all about art, you ought to adore this great play.

Art

Bushwick Open Studios 2013

Insider information on what to expect from the ever-expanding event this year. In short: more than ever.

Bar

hOmE Again: Alameda

The brothers Haslegrave do it again, this time in Greenpoint.

Books

An Enquiry Concerning Zombie Understanding: A Questionable Shape

Bennett Sims's brilliant zombie novel is as much philosophical treatise as narrative.

Film

Grease-Monkey Melodrama: Fast & Furious 6

Safeguarding country and family justifies any kind of violence.

Restaurant

Spring, Chicken: Sweet Chik

The best vegetarian fried chicken in Brooklyn. Plus, real chicken!

Art Picks From Print

Matt Freedman's deviled tricks and Matthew Barney's drawing feats factor into these highlighted shows for the coming weeks.

That's It, I'm Done With Facebook

It's become the virtual equivalent of your aunt's slides from her trip to the Pencil Museum.

The Measure cont'd

Frances Ha, Friendship, Wankers, and the Oboe: Talking with Greta Gerwig and Mickey Sumner

"I feel like the American equivalent of the word 'wanker' is 'douche.'"

The Best Old Movies On a Big Screen This Week

From Vittorio de Sica to a Burt Lancaster retrospective.

May 22, 2013

Dispatch from Cannes: The Movies that Left Audiences Confused

A Touch of Sin and Jimmy P divided viewers.

May 22, 2013

Stories from Around the Web

Classified Directory

RESTAURANTS West Village, Manhattan

Do Hwa

Do Hwa, known as a "neighborhood favorite," serves "the best Korean cuisine any New York City restaurant can give." Do Hwa is operated by a mother and daughter team with its kitchen run by a staff of Korean mothers. Comfort food at its best, offerings include sizzling platters of Korean barbecue, delectable seafood pancakes, fresh salads and bibimbop with toppings such as spicy squid or sushi. And don't forget the tasty array of banchan (small side dishes) and homemade kimchi. To top off the meal, try the ginger martini, chilled vodka infused with their home brew of ginger syrup or the yuja martini, topped with champagne and sorbet. Even better, these cocktails are offered at half price during a lively happy hour (5-7:30pm M-F). www.dohwannyc.com

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Gowanus, Brooklyn

Michael & Ping's

Michael & Ping's brings a unique twist on traditional Chinese take-out. We only use the freshest ingredients... quality is the name of the game. You will find your favorites like General Tso's chicken and you will discover sandwiches, salads, and slow cooked spare ribs that you won't find anywhere else. Boasting the Green Restaurant Association's coveted Certified Green Restaurant status, (first retaurant in Brooklyn to achieve this) clearly proves a commitment to the environment. The modern, industrial space has 40 seats available and makes a great place to get out of the cold and relax with friends or host your next event. Beer and wine coming soon! Dine in - Take out - Delivery

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

James

James brings a refined touch to seasonal American fare in a handsome century-old brownstone in the heart of Prospect Heights. Chef Bryan Calvert uses farm-fresh ingredients in the dishes and cocktails. In the spring, herbs are plucked from the rooftop garden for nightly specials.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Park Slope, Brooklyn

Crespella Crêpe and Espresso Bar

Crespella Crêpe and Espresso Bar delivers a new spin on the typical cafe. Crespella serves Italian inspired crepes alongside Brooklyn roasted Stumptown coffee and locally baked goods. Just outside the F and G trains on 7th Ave - true coffee lovers who live, work and play in Park Slope now have a unique spot for their daily fix. We proudly serve Red Hook based Stumptown Coffee that is roasted a few blocks away and all milk is produced by Hudson Valley Fresh farms. Crespella offers a glimpse into the Italian coffee bar scene for customers who yearn to experience a piece of Italy right here in Brooklyn. www.crespellabk.com

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Rob's Shoppe

New clothing boutique specializing in affordable fashion. Eclectic assortment of dresses, shoes, hats, t-shirts, jewelery, sunglasses, lighters, and art. Follow us on Facebook/ Twitter to learn about upcoming events. We are located at 742 Driggs Avenue (at S.2nd St.) (347)-384-2974. www.robsshoppe.com

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Awakening NY

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Fort Greene, Brooklyn

No. 7

The casual rustic dining room, contemporary American menu and dimly lit marble bar combine to make No. 7 in Fort Greene a destination for dinner, a late night snack or a lingering cocktail.

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