Musicians Talk Making It: Williamsburg’s Big Quiet on how to get so popular people throw bras at you
Marisa Cerio, frontlady of Williamsburg-based Big Quiet says that the best way to get started in music is just to…
Apply now! Nearly 300 affordable apartments are coming to Fort Greene
If you've wandered around Fort Greene any time over the last year, then you've seen the eyesore of a building that's been…
Weekly lifehack: How to shop at Costco without a membership (or a car)
Hello and welcome to weekly lifehacks, a recurring series where we share a simple tip on how to make your life…
New Music Tuesday: NYC natives The Prettiots herald dark-cute pop
This week, we talk to Kay Kasperhauser of Brooklyn-based duo The Prettiots, recommended for fans of ukuleles, Sylvia Plath, temporary tattoos,…
Meet rising comedy star Julio Torres, the hilarious space prince of Brooklyn comedy
In the Brooklyn comedy community, Julio Torres is a precious jewel. Whether performing at Fresh Perspectives, the monthly show he…
The real reasons you pay those service fees on every ticket
It's inescapable: no matter where you're buying your tickets online, the face value you're shown at first is never the amount you end…
Someone is trying to sell Martin Shkreli an empty Diet Pepsi can for $25 million
It's hard to determine what could revive interest in pharma-bore Martin Shkreli as of late. Between his performance at Congress, his late-night Tyra…
The CDC’s new alcohol guidelines for women, updated for men
The CDC released new buzzkill guidelines last week, telling women basically not to drink ever because drinking can make you pregnant, give you…
Top 10: The best cheap things to do in Brooklyn this week, Mardi Gras edition
1. Don't you worry 'bout a thing: Start your week off grooving at Wonder, a Stevie Wonder tribute with performances…
The week in Broketown, 2/1-2/5
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