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Studio Bumi is Curing Urban Loneliness One Wild Dinner at a Time
Bagus Wicaksono Ruswandi, who insists we just call him Bagus—pronounced like “Ba-GOOSE”—moved to New York City from Jakarta in 2021 for school (pursuing his second Masters of Law) and work (at a law firm). Two years later he got laid off and, fortunately for us, decided to ditch the legal world and pursue his true passion: making friends, connecting people,…
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Waiting for Latkes in Brighton Beach With Your Old Droog
It’s mid-December, and Your Old Droog is waiting on some latkes. Droog, for those unaware, is a Brooklyn rapper who, over the past decade, has established himself as one of the best MCs in the game. His mind-bending wordplay, huge breadth of references, and incredible sense of humor have drawn critical raves and acknowledgement from almost every major rap legend,…
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Weekend Guide: Selecta Series, House is Liberation, and More
In this edition of the Weekend Guide, we’re starting off with two long-running bands coming to our borough to do their thing. One is here to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their signature LP; and the other is showing up for their last-ever tour. But if you’re not in the mood to relive the ‘90s, there are tons of other…
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12 Indoor Playgrounds in Brooklyn Your Kid Will Flip Over
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Win Two Tickets to See Katt Williams Live at Barclays Center
Comedy legend and occasional pop culture oracle Katt Williams is bringing his “Heaven on Earth Tour” to Brooklyn next weekend. The silk-maned Atlantian and Emmy-winning Alligator Man will hit the stage at the Barclays Center on Saturday, March 22, and we’ve got a couple of tickets to spare. So, for the next week, we’re collecting entries from you, dear readers,…
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Weekend Guide: Max Glazer, Mayhem, and Rhythm Section
Being entertained is wonderful—and certainly one of the main focuses of the Weekend Guide. But sometimes, entertainment alone is not enough. That’s why this week, we’re bringing you multiple day-long conferences, summits, and meetings about philosophy, women’s issues, and even the connection between plants and community. But don’t worry: there’s plenty of straight-up fun to be had as well, including…
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11 Obscenely Good Bowls of Pasta
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The End of an Era: Remembering TBA, One of Brooklyn’s Last Great Nightclubs
Legendary nightclub TBA Brooklyn, long a stomping ground for established and up-and-coming DJs, is closing its doors after more than a decade. It plans to host a final show on March 15—exactly 12 years to the day after it opened. The venue, tucked beneath the Williamsburg Bridge in a former garage, is intimate by design. On any given weekend, sweaty…
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Weekend Guide: Diana Ross, Ge-ology, and Drunk Black History
While the rest of the country battles it out over DEI, we at Weekend Guide can see where Brooklyn stands, as this months-spanning weekend brings us superb events celebrating both Black History Month and Women’s History Month. In fact, the weekend is filled with notable women, from the British DJ TSHA to everyone’s favorite semi-competent assistant, Hacks standout Megan Stalter, to…
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Alamo Drafthouse Workers Are Striking in Protest of Layoffs
If, for some unthinkable reason, you’d intended to catch the new Captain America movie—or any film for that matter—over the last few weeks, there’s a solid chance your local Alamo Drafthouse has been a little short on screenings. According to Hell Gate, the theaters have limited or entirely suspended weekend screenings in response to a worker’s strike, which is now firmly into…
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