Brooklyn, I'm Trying https://www.brooklynimtrying.com an urban lifestyle + travel blog by liz norment. Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:20:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/www.brooklynimtrying.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-bk.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Brooklyn, I'm Trying https://www.brooklynimtrying.com 32 32 109043934 the weekend guide | 3-6 november 2016 https://www.brooklynimtrying.com/the-weekend-guide-3-7-november-2016/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-weekend-guide-3-7-november-2016 https://www.brooklynimtrying.com/the-weekend-guide-3-7-november-2016/#respond Thu, 03 Nov 2016 22:35:50 +0000 http://www.brooklynimtrying.com/?p=2256 williamsburg bridge love lockit’s 70 glorious degrees in november. the 90 year old curse of the goat has been broken. i have a lotto ticket that i haven’t checked yet but the bodega cat winked at me on the way out and it looks]]> williamsburg bridge love lock

it’s 70 glorious degrees in november. the 90 year old curse of the goat has been broken. i have a lotto ticket that i haven’t checked yet but the bodega cat winked at me on the way out and it looks like (maybe!) this election hell will be over soon. what does this all mean? it’s the FIRST WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER and anything can happen. and as chance favors those who are prepared, let me get you started brooklyn. right here, right now.

come along, won’t you?

THURSDAY

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Blue Plate Special: Meatball Night at Archestratus in Greenpoint.
call me. right now. because it’s meat-a-ball-a-thursday and i’m promising every reader who calls i will answer the phone and say, dramatically, “mama mia! that’s a one a spicy meat-a-ball-a” …yeah. i’m going to do that for you. as a really weird promotional stunt for this event. and they don’t know i’m doing it (until now?) so call me then show up from 7-9 with a hungry belly and a craving for some really fucking good sicilian meatballs, made by the lovely paige lipari at her bookstore-experimental kitchen-meeting place-cafe in NoGreePo. things you might need to know here, 7-9pm 160 Huron St. 

 

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Beach House plays Kings Theater in Flatbush.
this synth-tastic dream duo from the land of the crabs brings all of their slow rock harmonies and only vaguely beachy vibes to the theater of kings friday night. tickets, $40, can be purchased here. 1027 flatbush ave.

 

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SLUMBER, a choose-your-own-adventure Immersive Performance at House of Yes, Bushwick
halloween may be over but that odd and too-oft latent desire to have the shit scared out of us remains. which can be a difficult thing to satiate and still err on the side of as-cautious-as-possible in this sprawling metropolis. once again, house of yes has the answer. this edgy performance from the hideaway circus follows a breathtaking girl squad of circus performers on the last night of their lives. it’s sexy and raw and suspenseful and there is blood. lots of it. this choose-your-own-adventure horror-performance is like nothing you’ve ever seen. go this weekend. tickets, $45, on sale here. 730-9pm 2 wyckoff ave at house of yes, where slumber is only an option thursday night.™

 

 

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so richmond right now. (any other richmond homies think so?)
Spaghetti Eastern at Bushwick Public House, Bushwick.
in the midst of our electro-fest paradise of a weekend, this emerges. nyc-based guitarist, keyboardist, and singer sal caltaldi, aka spaghetti eastern plays tat bushwick public house for a night of eastern-stringed enchantment played over his own funky beats and (sometimes!) accompanied by belly dancers. there will be no noodles, despite the name, but their will be long, languid harmonies and saucy mixes guaranteed to warm you up. the show is free and is from 8-10, 1288 myrtle ave at the bushwick public house.- where lies feel damn good.”

 

 

FRIDAY

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williamsburg rooftops… as seen from my lens.
Rooftop Readings at a rad rooftop in Williamsburg
it’s like so far sounds, but with words. and free beers. and only 50 lucky attendees each event SO RSVP HERE RIGHT NOW. so what is it then? an underground-aboveground reading series that puts readers and writers in front of a setting sun (those are their words, not mine… and i like them much better.) come see and be inspired by some of our boroughs greatest writers. 7-9pm address will arrive in your inbox upon rsvp.
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Birthday Party at Brooklyn Kitchen, in that bermuda triangle between Williamsburg and Greenpoint.
oh hellllll yeah. everyone’s favorite school and kitchen store is turning the big 1-0! which means two things- they are also scorpios (#dope) AND there are sick events going on all weekend. head here directly from work friday for FREE beers from bk brewery, a very special specialty cocktail from allen katz of new york distilling company, snacks from samesas, raw bar provided from our shellfishy friends at greenpoint fish and lobster. there will be cooking demonstrations, there will be cake. and there will be festivities all weekend long. so start friday. all info here, birthday party is from 630 to 930 at 100 frost st. at the brooklyn kitchen,

 

 
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Mr. Little Jeans at Rough Trade, Williamsburg
i’ve been obsessed with this artist ever since seeing this super rad oversized knitting video that i found via need supply. (and now can’t find anymore… if you know what i’m talking about, leave it in the comments.) this norwegian artist by way of california comes to the intimate back room at rough trade and this show is going to be absofuckinglutely amazing. listen here, then buy tickets here. doors at 8, show at 9. 64 North 9th st.

 

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First Friday Nachos at The Diamond, Greenpoint. 
oh you dirty little nacho eater… i knew there was something i liked about you. maybe it was your shameless nature. maybe it was your affinity for elevated bar snacks and session ales. and maybe it was just those eyes, reflecting those nachos, reflecting those eyes. baby. whatever it is, this is how it does. first fridays. nachos. flame torched right before your eyes right before our hands holding just below the bar. are you creeped out ok good. see you there. 43 franklin st at the diamond.

 

SATURDAY

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Pancakes with Parents at the Diamond, Greenpoint.
because only things this rad happen at the best little neighborhood bar in brooklyn. if you’ve been there then you know dave and even if you don’t know him, his parents want to feed you pancakes. for free. slip in saturday for free pancakes, pies, and frittatas made with love from his mom and dad who are coming all the way from outta town to cook. breakfast is free with a drink purchase, and get there early because you know they’ll be going like hotcakes. 11am-3pm, 43 franklin st at the diamond, where all that glitters… is the diamond.™

 

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this captured from dailey crafton’s stunning work on daileycrafton.com. check it out, drink it up.
Free Beer at Brooklyn Kitchen, Greenpoint/Williamsburg/BQE.
the birthday party continues and the gifts just keep on… getting given. saturday, beer brewing aficionado and absolute graphics guru dailey crafton opens up his new brew specially made for brooklyn kitchen. come test it out, learn a thing or two about brewing, and bring your own home brews to share! rsvp here, 4pm saturday, 100 frost st.

 

 

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FoodPorn Fest at Shwick, Bushwick.
i honestly don’t know what to think when my “videos for you” consists of someone seductively prodding an egg yolk until it can’t possibly hold back any longer, or that person who seems very, very afraid to have the mac and cheese approach their mouth with that fork. let’s face it, this food porn thing has gotten way, way out of control. just ask my favorite food people in the ‘hood. and at the crux of this is foodpornfest at the shwick this weekend. go for a food fest but let’s keep fighting the food porn good fight, ok guys? and hope that that mac and cheese will be used for better things. and the only thing warm and running on our smart phone screens will be these corgi puppies. the fest is nov 5 and 6. all info here. 395 johnson ave
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Psychedelia Saturday at House of Yes, Bushwick.
this is your best chance to make bad decisions this weekend, so get to it. psychadelia saturday at house of yes means celebrating the release of nick hood’s debut LP with live painting, sensory seduction, an onyx room (what is that?? doesn’t matter.) magical moments, and they still have the dopest bathrooms around. free entry before 11pm, presale guarantees entry all night. all other info here, 2 wyckoff ave at house of yes, where they don’t take no for an answer.

 

 

SUNDAY

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MARATHON SUNDAY!!
come to my rooftop OR anywhere along this route to cheer on neil goldfluss and 50,000 of his closest friends. let’s face it guys, we’ve all been listening to and participating putting a lot of energy into what separates us… and sunday is one of the most beautiful symbols of what keeps us united. perseverance, determination, and cheering on friends and strangers with everything you have in you on the streets of this fantastic city. go and watch and be moved. starts when you wake up and ends later. and passes by my house the whole damn time. see you up there.

 

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the blue pines, among many up and coming vendors at kings trading company. this image from kingstradingcobk.com

 

Kings Trading Company Market, Greenpoint.
is there such a thing as an overabundance of kitschy neighborhood night markets? NOPE. not at all. everyone’s favorite local tattoo parlor has opened up a little pop-up market on manhattan avenue and it’s totally dope, and fleeting. so pop in on your way to that other market.

 

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Apple Pie Contest at Brooklyn Kitchen, Greenpoint/Willytown
as amazing as these past few warm days have been, let’s face it. fall weather is going to hit us soon, and winter will be hot on its heels. so lets end this weekend with something warm and cozy… with a little side of competition. for $5 to attend, free for contestants. all entries are due at 3pm, judging is from 330-430. all info here. i’ll give you $5 crisp dollar bills if you vote for mine.

 

keep your love locked down, brooklyn.
(right here.)

<3L.

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