A lazy man’s guide to celebrating Mardi Gras: How to Cajun from your couch
It's Mardi Gras, the holiday when even the most devoted Brooklynites question why they haven't moved to New Orleans yet.…
Hate the man, love yourself: Self-care tips for every Brooklynite in the age of Trump
Self-care has entered the Zeitgeist yet again, which means that in these dire times people are remembering to be empathetic.…
‘Girls’ season 6, episode 3 recap: No laughing matter
Let’s cut to the chase: Last night’s episode of Girls is not the kind of thing that lends itself to…
The 10 best cheap things to do this week, Fat Tuesday edition
[Ed note: Reminder, we now have a separate roundup for activism-focused events, which we encourage you to check out here.] 1.…
This week in anti-Trump activism: March forth on March 4th
We're officially more than a month into Donald Trump's presidency, and though there have definitely been plenty of challenges (terrible…
A bathroom is just a place to pee and do drugs
The biggest and most immediate rebuttal to the idea that a bathroom is some sort of magical gender island and not just a hole…
‘My place here is as a visitor:’ These panelists tried to redefine ‘Native New Yorker’ last night
"There are roughly three New Yorks. There is, first, the New York of the man or woman who was born…
Millennials don’t want to rent in W’burg, Greenpoint, Bushwick anymore (and more links)
This Sheepshead Bay store specializes in the evil eye [New York Times] Cobbling together: the Brooklynites who gather to make handcrafted…
Brooklyn’s best Oscar viewing parties (if you like open bars and company)
This Sunday, celebrities will come together to cry, make political statements, wear sparkly gowns and bestow upon each other tiny…
The 20 best cheap things to do this weekend, ring of fire edition
[Ed note: Reminder, we now have a separate roundup for activism-focused events, which we encourage you to check out here.] 1.…