Organizers of the Lacoste L!VE Williamsburg Park Concert Series announced this evening that the Refused and Off! show would be cancelled due to the weather. But word around town – and confirmed by both bands’ Twitters – is that Refused will be playing a secret show at Europa Club on Meserole. Unlike the originally scheduled concert, this one is free. Doors at 9 p.m.
According to those on the scene, there is a humongous line. Some people are saying the club is already at its 550 person capacity. Here are somepictures of the line.
After months of planning – including turning a random parking lot into a feasible concert venue – the Lacoste L!VE Williamsburg Park Concert Series opened tonight with Counting Crows. If you live in the area and opened your window at around 9 p.m., chances are you heard them playing “Mr. Jones.” Here’s what concertgoers and locals are tweeting about the show: (more…)
DIIV will be performing for FREE at The Hester at 7PM:
THE HESTER is a progressive and constantly changing space that reflects the dynamic spirit behind the artists, designers, and tastemakers of New York. Bringing the best of innovative design, fashion, and art, THE HESTER will feature the cutting edge jewelry of Arielle de Pinto, the exotic fragrances of Six Scents, the garment district made and dip-dyed dresses of Lindsay Thornburg, the art objects of Kyle DeWoody’s Grey Area, and much, much more.
With interiors designed by Joel Fitzpatrick with furniture designed by Nick DeMarco, THE HESTER is about new experiences: new designers, interior layouts, products, performers, and DJ’s. The space will be as dynamic as the energy that inspires New York.
John Ratliff of Ends Meat (formally of Anella & Calyer) and Jose Ramierz-Ruiz (formally of Isa) are now doing weekly pig roasts at Crown Vic in Williamsburg on Sundays. The pigs are heritage breed from a local farm and roasted over custom built rotating spits.The chefs roasts the pigs all day starting at noon till the meat runs out in different styles that vary each week. 2 weeks ago they did a riff on babi guling from Ibu Oka in Bali. The meat comes with an assortment of sides, and the plates usually go for around $15-17. Starts at 5 until pigs gone. Usually 10
35. Don’t think we forgot about fire hydrants. All you have to do is find a sexy fireman and ask him to open one.
75. Those 6am walks home from the party are a lot more sparkly and sweet in the summer. Until the sky explodes and out comes the angry sun from Super Mario 3.
88. A broke-ass pizza-delivering baby-daddy named Mookie did right by his lady with a few well-placed ice cubes. Go fill that tray right now.
And obviously:
80. The satisfying sound of popping a Brooklyn Summer Ale with a lighter from your pocket.
(Represent!)
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The 2012 Crif Dog Classic (Roberta’s in Bushwick)
Anything Nathans can do Crif Dog can do better, or so we’ll see, as “NYC’s #1 weiner” joint (with locations on St. Marks and Williamsburg) raises the flag on their own July 4th celebration. The Crif Dog Classic is a bit of a backyard roast for Takeru Kobayashi, the Japanese competitive eater who had a falling out with the Coney Island contest after six consecutive victories. In addition to a competition between Kobayashi and nine of North America’s most talented eaters, the afternoon features celebrity guests and live music from FOTP, the Electric Mess, Andy Suzuki & the Method, and our favorite rabble-rousing band from Brooklyn, the Wild Yaks. More Info (via)
See fireworks (with limited visibility — thanks Macy’s!) at East River Park
July 4: Made in the U.S.A. Drink Special at Brooklyn Winery
Celebrate Independence Day in our wine bar with $2 off all American-made wine* and beer! (more info)
Shea Stadium Summerjam
Summerjam w/ Afu Ra, Shea Stadium All Stars, Dope Body, Roomrunner, Fuck Ton, Alan Watts, Ami Dang, Eleven Swords @ Shea Stadium on Wednesday Jul 4 2012 More Info
This year’s Crest Fest is upon us! The festivities run from 1pm to 7pm on Saturday, June 30th. The event will take place at Crest Hardware, located at 558 Metropolitan Avenue and will be filled with art, life music, food, drinks and local vendors. Details and more information can be found by visiting the website.
Sunday afternoon the first Zombie Dash occurred on the industrial streets of Greenpoint. This informal 2.5 mile race originally started as an idea between friends and quickly evolved into a large event with about 150 participating runners. You could sign up as a human or as a zombie. These were not the slow moving zombies of years past but super fast and in shape runner zombies who definitely kept the participants on their toes. Keep your ears open for a more formal, sponsored zombie dash around Halloween.
We couldn’t be more excited to return to everyone’s favorite borough for the 8th Annual Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn on June 23 + 24, 2012 from 11am-7pm each day at the East River State Park, aka the Williamsburg Waterfront (just a few blocks from our old location in McCarren Park)! Join us as 300+ of today’s very best indie makers from the Empire State and beyond show their best handmade goods. Get creative at one of our hands-on workshops. Enjoy great music, tasty local food, and much more, all while enjoying a beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline. Brooklyn, this is gonna be a good one.
Check out the mega-taleneted artists + crafters participating in RCF Brooklyn here!
