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NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Snagging Shakespeare in the Park tickets is about to get much easier

Free Shakespeare in the Park returns in 2026 with expanded programming across all five boroughs, enhancing accessibility and community engagement.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

Green-Wood Cemetery unveils long-awaited visitor center in restored greenhouse * Brooklyn Paper

The new visitor center at Green-Wood Cemetery aims to enhance visitor experience and education while integrating with the cemetery's historical context.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

Green-Wood Cemetery Opens Long-Awaited Visitor Center

The Victorian greenhouse in Sunset Park has been restored by Green-Wood Cemetery and is now the centerpiece of a new visitor center.
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Brooklyn
fromGalerie Magazine
1 month ago

Studio Gang Designs a Community-Focused Brooklyn Recreation Center

Studio Gang's Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in Brooklyn combines sculptural brick architecture with environmental performance and community programming to honor the legacy of the first Black woman elected to Congress.
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Books
fromAxios
1 month ago

Black-owned bookstores reach record numbers, but many still struggle

Black-owned bookstores face economic fragility despite reported growth, with 90% earning under $250,000 annually and many evolving beyond traditional retail through community programming and partnerships.
Fundraising
fromHoodline
2 months ago

NYC Pours $74.3M Into 1,171 Cultural Organizations

New York City allocated $74.3 million in Cultural Development Fund grants to 1,171 cultural organizations across all five boroughs to support arts programming and address pandemic-related financial strain.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 months ago

Queen One's Rise and Fly Brings Tech-Art Hub to Williamsburg

Queen One's Rise and Fly Vision Centre combines theatrical gallery-style design, AI-powered e-commerce labs, community programming, and significant local investment with planned job creation.
fromEater NY
2 months ago

Andrew Tarlow's Greenpoint Bar Achilles Heel Has Closed

Achilles Heel, the casual Greenpoint bar from Andrew Tarlow, has closed after 13 years. The restaurateur behind the wildly popular Borgo in Manhattan who established a new Brooklyn aesthetic for dining with Diner and Roman's, announced the shutter on Instagram, Sunday, February 8 was the restaurant's last day of service. "The business has faced a protracted period of financial hardship, and we've reached a point where it is no longer viable to continue operating," the post reads.
Food & drink
Arts
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Field Notes: Tamales, New LGBTQ Club in Oakland, and 21 Artists From 90s Mission School

Local Bay Area cultural life centers on food, queer nightlife, school music education, and Mission School-rooted art traditions.
Arts
fromFuncheap
4 months ago

Makibaka: A Living Legacy Exhibit at YBCA Closing Reception (SF)

MAKIBAKA reframes Filipino American history as a living legacy, uniting intergenerational art, activism, and community programming to foster resilience, reflection, and solidarity.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago

Under budget and ahead of schedule: Gerritsen Beach Library reopens after extensive renovations * Brooklyn Paper

Gerritsen Beach Library reopened after 18 months of renovations, finished early and $300,000 under budget, restoring structure, improving energy efficiency, and adding a refurbished children's area.
SOMA, SF
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Downtown SF party drives $27.9M in spending, slated to return in 2026

Downtown First Thursdays will continue through 2026 with funding from major backers, drawing hundreds of thousands and generating substantial neighborhood economic activity and expanded programming.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
9 months ago

Outdoor movies return to the newly saved Elizabeth Street Garden

Elizabeth Street Garden will host free outdoor movie nights this summer, celebrating its preservation from redevelopment.
fromTime Out New York
11 months ago

Free pickleball, movies and more are coming to Union Square

Get ready to spend your summer square in the middle of the action-literally. The Union Square Partnership just dropped its full 2025 lineup of free outdoor events.
NYC music
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
11 months ago

CityPickle unveils big plans for pickleball courts at Brooklyn Bridge's Anchorage Plaza

CityPickle plans a temporary sports space at the Brooklyn Bridge's Anchorage Plaza featuring pickleball courts and community amenities.
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