‘Basquiat: The Unknown Notebooks:’ Better for beginners, but has something to offer longtime fans
Text plays a crucial role in the work of Brooklyn-born artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, often overwhelming visual aspects with a mass…
Tag: Brooklyn Museum
Flaunt your dad moves, and 16 more ways to dance through your weekend
1. Get a laugh at the intersection of feminism, farts and fun at the premiere of the web series Wildcats at…
See Basquiat’s rare notebooks at the Brooklyn Museum starting Friday
Jean-Michel Basquiat was one of the city's coolest, most legendary icons, not to mention a Brooklyn native. We know this…
Dance bhangra, and 14 more free things to do this week
1. James Hannahan discusses his latest sad-sounding novel, Delicious Foods, which follows a grieving widow as she becomes a drug…
Party with William Shatner, and 16 more ways to beam up into your weekend
1. Nibble on cheap lobster rolls at Brooklyn Bridge Park, since we imagine nibbling is how rich people eat. (Friday) 2. See…
Get wavy with Princess Nokia, and 18 more ways to reign over the weekend
1. See work from the city's best young street photographers at the Empire State launch party at Livestream Public. (Friday)…
Dance to 90s jams, 18 more ways to spice up your weekend
1. Gather with people around the world for Pecha Kucha, a presentation event with an eclectic collection of speakers at…
Spend time with Bilal, 19 more ways to get sexy this weekend
1. The art in Do You Care About This Feeling explores the meaning of taste and ownership. (Friday) 2. Hear…
Sing along to 90s R&B, plus 12 more things to do this weekend
1. See garage punk band Motel Pools at Baby's All Right and wonder where 14-year-old you's music dreams went. (Friday) 2.…
Free sangria, plus 12 more free ways to slosh through the week
1. Brooklyn, Stand Up (until you fall down giggling) for comedy at The Knitting Factory. (Monday) 2. The next Brooklyn will…