BrooklynVegan just posted a video of Japanese band, Peelander-Z, during their stay in Brooklyn over CMJ. Peelander-Z are pretty much exactly what you would expect from a band that has the “word” Peelander in their name – Amazing. They had me at, “My name is Peelander Yellow. I love your mum. I love your father. I love your grandmum.” BV explains, “The video was filmed on North 6th Street in Brooklyn not long after they played an insane set at the free BrooklynVegan party inside Public Assembly.”

This Saturday Public Assembly will be hosting the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade, a biannual craft spectacular put together by the New York Etsy seller super team known as The {NewNew}. “Over 35 local artisans, designers, and crafters” will be showcasing their best work so you can score unique handmade Christmas gifts without having to extensively search through the Etsy universe (and weed through some of its less desirable products.) Jewelry, clothing, bath products, house wares, children’s items, fine art… you name, they made it, and it’s all a hell-of-a-lot cooler than what you’ll find in chain stores.

To make the shopping experience even more enjoyable, there will be a raffle, sweets from local vendors including First Prize Pies, and the first 200 shoppers will receive a free goodie bag with fun loot created by The {NewNew}’s talented team – hoorah! Stop by Public Assembly anytime between 10am-6pm this Saturday, or better yet, enjoy a boozy brunch and make a day out of it. There are plenty of great brunch and lunch spots in the area to alleviate a hangover and help you get in the warm, fuzzy holiday shopping mood.

It’s that time of year again, when the high heels get higher, the black chiffon gets blacker and the women all around our New York City streets seem a foot taller – Fashion Week is almost here! But before the madness begins, Brooklyn’s gotta represent!

Tomorrow night at Public Assembly, Fashion & Flow will be showcasing independent local designers — including our absolute favorite Maria Severyna, who combines the languid silhouettes of Donna Karen with avant-garde construction of Rick Owens to make totally Oak worthy designs — along with musical performances by Australia’s The Morning After Girls, Imaginary Friends and more!

In addition, 20% of all ticket sales will be donated to ART START — an amazing New York City based organization that gives homeless and at risk youth the means to express themselves through art, and hopefully save a life along the way through impressive programs such as Homeless Youth Outreach, Youth Offender Outreach, Emerging Artists in Residence and 1:1 Apprenticeships.

So fashion and music lovers, and do-gooders alike, grab your tickets here for a special presale price… or comment below to enter to win a pair of tickets for you and a friend! Also, FREE booze from Brooklyn Brewery and an afterparty at High Horse from 11-4am!

$15/advance, $20/door, 7-10pm

Tonight Public Assembly will play host to the Village Voice’s Union Benefit– a concert geared toward raising money in the event that they go on strike this weekend.  According to the Voice:

“We have a union at the Village Voice that’s been around since the ’70s. Our three-year contract is up at the end of the month, June 30. After decimating the staff, management is trying to slash our healthcare and retirement benefits. We’re really hoping that it doesn’t come to a strike, but there’s a distinct possibility.”

Things will kick off tonight at 8pm with Alan Watts, an industrially noisey darkwave crew out of Brooklyn.  Local “no goodniks” (as the Voice aptly donned them) K-Holes will play as well followed by the Free Williamsburg approved Fort Lean. Also there will be a special PitchforkReviewsReviews DJ set– a great show for a great cause!  Suggested donation at the door is $10 and you can also donate via pay pal.  Get our there and support writers and print media!

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