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Comedian Pat Brown on the album, black comedy clubs in New York, and her worst side job ever

Pat Brown has been on the comedy scene for 22 years, appearing on BET’s Comic View, in Vibe magazine, and…

Eric Silver

Mythical party creature Bill Murray is bartending at his son’s Greenpoint restaurant this weekend

As far as opening weekend gimmicks go, getting Bill Murray to be your guest bartender is right up there with…

Tim Donnelly

Radical! Lefty press Verso Books is holding a huge half-off back to school sale right now

In the midst of all this political razzmatazz where Hillary is tripping (literally) and Trump is mongering (lying) you know…

Fikriyyah George

Cinder Block Festival comics recall their lowest moments in life, and how they bounced back

There are plenty of reputable comedy festivals out there, but a scant few that can boast a progressive political agenda alongside the laughs. The…

Sam Corbin

Get scene: This arts fest is now accepting applications for (paid!) emerging artists’ work

You need a job to get experience, and you need experience to get a job. The same rules apply in the…

Sam Corbin

Rockaway has its own under-the-sea parade, and it returns this weekend

Healthy competition is good for all of us, and healthy competition among our city's beaches only means we have more…

Tim Donnelly

Pratt invites you in for a free alumni art show this weekend featuring Drake artist Kadir Nelson

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn's world-famous art and design school, has given us notable alumni in diverse array of fields, from Daniel…

Brokelyn staff

Finally, Isa Chandra Moskowitz is giving Brooklyn our own fancy vegan restaurant

As you probably know by now, your Brokelyn editors are vegan. And even though our junk food dreams were answered…

Sam Corbin

Grab your purple crayon: ‘The Get Down’ is casting actors, dancers and rappers

Make sure your Pumas shine bright and your lyrics rhyme tight because here's your chance for a role on Netflix's The Get Down. The show,…

Tim Donnelly

Listen to the pros: How to run a hit Kickstarter campaign, as told by Brooklyn success stories

So, you have a great idea. You love it, your friends love it, damn, even your Aunt Susie who doesn't…

Katy Hartnett