Nightlife
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Nightlife No, The Levee Isn't Closed Forever
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Thu, May 23, 2013 at 10:28 AM
- Photo via DrinkingBrooklyn
Well, this has been sort of an emotional 12 hours or so! Last night, news started circulating that Williamsburg mainstay (and probably the first Brooklyn bar I ever went to regularly) The Levee had closed its doors, never to return. Eater NY reported that "owners Howard Hunt and Susan Surdacki let their liquor license expire last month and stopped operating as of this week without telling anyone why."
Friday, May 17, 2013
Nightlife The "Smallest Penis In Brooklyn" Pageant Is Now A Thing
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Fri, May 17, 2013 at 2:04 PM
Sure, why not. Well, "why" is also a pretty valid question, but regardless, this is happening. And happening in a surprisingly, uh, thorough fashion, thanks to Kings County Bar in Bushwick.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Politics / Nightlife / Media Change of Plans: The L Train Will Be Running During Northside
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Mon, May 6, 2013 at 11:46 AM
Sheesh, what a roller coaster these past few days have been. Last week, word got out that the MTA had scheduled maintenance shutdowns on the L during Memorial Day Weekend and our very own Northside Festival, June 15-17. Needless to say, not ideal. At all.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Nightlife 5 More Things We Should Keep Away From Teenagers
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 1:36 PM
Earlier today, Christine Quinn proposed legislation that would raise the legal cigarette-buying age to 21 from 18, in a bid to keep smokes out of the grubby, nicotine-stained little hands of teenagers.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Nightlife 4/20 in Brooklyn: 10 Of Our Most Seminal Weed Moments
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 10:30 AM
As we sort of assume you already know, tomorrow is four twuntaaaaaaay 4/20. It is also record store day, and a Saturday! This is the adult equivalent of Halloween falling on a weekend, and should not be taken for granted.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Music / Nightlife Guantanamo-Themed Coachella Party Is Not Going Over Well
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM
- Image via Refinery 29
Festival season is in full swing, which means at least a couple of things. Ideally, it means that you'll get to party a lot, travel a little, and see bands you like (or new bands that you're going to like). But, more assuredly, it means that throngs of hyper-intense PR people will be doing a lot of crazy shit to get your attention for a few minutes longer than whatever other sponsored tent is right next door.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Nightlife When Will We Be Able to Drink At Wreck Room Again?
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 4:40 PM
- Photo via Emily Paup for Brokelyn
We'd been hearing rumblings about this over the weekend, and a report today from DNAinfo confirms that Wreck Room, a Bushwick boozing staple, was closed down by the Department of Health late last month due to so-called "rodent activity."
Friday, March 1, 2013
Nightlife Please Don't Come To Brooklyn, Soho House
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 2:11 PM
So, there's not that much to be said about this. Trendy bar-slash-club-slash-hotel Soho House is maybe thinking of opening up a branch in also-trendy Brooklyn, according to a post on Out's website.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Nightlife 1am Is As Busy As Rush Hour at the Bedford Stop
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 11:37 AM
Because, you know, Bedford Ave. Williamsburg. That, my friends, is where the party is at. And now it's been statistically proven, sort of.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Nightlife / Media Faking A Brooklyn Night Out With One Handy, Terrifying New App
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 1:01 PM
If there's one thing social media is good for, it's definitely not "staying connected with friends and loved ones." Nope. It's systematically learning every single thing about yourself that is uncool and insufficient, and trying, through artful self-representation, to fix it. Fun, right?
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Nightlife One Manhattan Store's Crackdown On Elderly Drinkers
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 11:54 AM
On most days, I'm inclined to make fun of (or just not read) the Metropolitan Diary section of the Times, because well, have you seen most of the letters? Usually nonsense, sometimes racist! Just not the best. Today, though, it is perfect.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Nightlife Whatever 4Evr: Photos From Before the World Ended
Posted by Alli Coates on Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 9:38 AM
Among other things, this set explores the debauchery of Trip House. This Bushwick mansion has gotten many a pair of organic cotton panties in a twist for "vandalizing" a possibly historic building. Personally, I'll take DJ sets from Pictureplane, Ultrademon, Lil Internet, and Work TVK over preserved wainscoting. Plus the graffiti makes my pictures look better.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Nightlife Hyperreality, With Rihanna, Electric Boogie Boys and Guns 'N' Roses (Sorta)
Posted by Signe Pierce on Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 12:35 AM
Oh, hello there.. and welcome to this week's edition of Hyperreality, featuring Jungle Pussy, Wavy Spice, hot party-going New Yorkers, and RIHANNA. I can safely vouch for the fact that Queen Rih indeed DOES shine bright like a diamond in person, and that she gave a stellar performance on the final night of her 777 Tour at Webster Hall. I hope you have as much fun looking as I did shooting!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Nightlife California Now Has Its Own College Devoted To Weed Research
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 1:26 PM
Friday, November 16, 2012
Nightlife Whatever 4Evr: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks. Here Are Some Photos to Prove It.
Posted by Alli Coates on Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 2:27 PM
Remember those two weeks in 2012 when a frankenstorm left lower Manhattan without power for several days, the military was rolling through the streets, Halloween happened despite it all, Barack Obama won his second term, gay marriage and weed were legalized in a few more states, and then there was a blizzard? Oh and Grimes played? That was pretty weird.
Politics / Nightlife Weed Vending Machine Company's Stock Is Literally Too High
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 2:05 PM
Apparently, though, the jolt in share prices from $4 to $215 was actually way too much, and executives at Medbox went out of their way to temper enthusiasm, coaxing prices down to $100.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Nightlife Photos: Hyperreality Does Halloween
Posted by Signe Pierce on Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 1:38 PM
If NYC were a party (which it often is), Sandy's the chick who you don't want to invite because she's going to drink all your booze, get too sloppy, and leave without cleaning up. So with that threat in mind, New Yorkers felt the need to go extra hard in the earlier, safer portion of Halloweekend in case of emergency, which I present to you in all its .giffed out glory. See more at Hyperrealitv!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Nightlife Celebrities Really Love Dressing Up for Halloween, See?
Posted by Lauren Beck on Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Monday, October 29, 2012
Nightlife Introducing Whatever 4Evr, Nightlife Photos by Alli Coates
Posted by Mike Conklin on Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Alli Coates is a photographer who happens to take photos of nightlife. Whatever 4evr is her new photo column, starring her cast of whimsical and attractive friends and the divey locations that host them. Enjoy.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Nightlife Brooklyn Museum Cancels "First Saturdays" Dance Parties Indefinitely
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 2:22 PM
- Brooklyn Museum
Museum staff cite local complaints about excess noise and foot traffic, while internet commenters, per usual, blame factors including "debt-fueled gentrification."
