Brooklyn Magazine

“I have had the feeling that we are in an art renaissance; this exhibition and the Brooklyn Museum as a whole are confirming that for me,” shares Brooklyn-born artist Caleb Miller. ⁠ ⁠ The Brooklyn Museum has long supported artists in the borough, but the Brooklyn Artists Exhibition is its largest-ever showcase of local artists (over 200!!). ⁠ ⁠ @sachin.bhola spoke to three of the participating artists—William Villalongo, Tinuade Oyelowo, and Caleb Miller—about the role Brooklyn has played in their lives and work. Head to the link in bio for the breakdown.⁠ ⁠ The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition is open through January 26. ⁠ ⁠ #Presentedby @brooklynmuseum⁠ ⁠ #BkM200 #BrooklynMuseum #artexhibition #TinuadeOyelowo #WilliamVillalongo #CalebMiller

NYC businesses and non-profits are showing up to assist Los Angeles residents affected by the wildfires that have scorched tens of thousands of acres and claimed at least two dozen lives. From fundraising events to supply drop-offs, we're keeping an updated list of ways to support the thousands displaced at our link in bio. 🔗⁠ ⁠ Photos via Getty

Coney Island locals gathered last night to debate a proposal from a developer that would introduce a towering casino, hotel, music venue, and convention center complex along the iconic Coney Island boardwalk.⁠ ⁠ While advocates are seemingly pro-business, relishing the thought of year-long foot traffic in an area reliant on seasonal tourism, opponents of the proposal are focused on the day-to-day lives of those who already live and work there. ⁠ ⁠ “It’s clear to us that this is simply a catastrophic destruction of the entire neighborhood!,” shares Coney Island USA, a local non-profit arts organization leading the campaign against the casino.⁠ ⁠ More on the proposal and reactions are at our LINK IN BIO. 🔗 #coneyisland #coneyislandboardwalk #theconey

There are still a few weeks left to view the works of over 200 Brooklyn artists representing a wide range of disciplines (from drawing and painting to sculpture, video, and beyond). The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition honors the borough’s remarkable creativity, diversity, and community. You’ll want to catch it before it’s gone! 📍Brooklyn Museum 🗓️ Until January 26th Take a deep-dive into a few of the featured artists at our link in bio. 🔗 In order of appearance: 1. Katya Grokhovsky @katyagrokhovsky 2. Sophia Wallace @sophiawallaceartist 3. Caleb Miller @c.millerstudio 4. Tinuade Oyelowo @tinuade @tinuade_art 5. William Villalongo @wvillalongo 6. Sam Messer @sammesserstudio 7. Wendy Cohen @wendycohenart #BkM200 #BrooklynMuseum #passthephone #artexhibition

This weekend you can see rare footage of James Baldwin, work out money issues with your partner, learn tricks for growing houseplants, and more !!! Get the guide at our link in bio. Here’s a taste of what’s going on: 🎉 BARANGAY: SOUL KANTO with LANSUH, Jay Dalawa, Gabriel Etrata ❔ Barangay is a Filipino-American-owned creative production agency and DJ collective. Soul Kanto promises a night of house, disco, and a lot more. 🗓️ Friday @ 8pm 📍 Jupiter Disco 🎉 NYC Winter Jazzfest “Brooklyn Marathon” ❔ NYC’s Winter Jazzfest is taking over Union Pool, Baby’s All Right, National Sawdust, Loove Labs, and more. More info at the link in bio. 🗓️ Saturday, all evening 🎉 Multiplying Houseplants: Propagation 101 ❔ Learn how to grow plants from cuttings. 🗓️ Sunday @ 2pm 📍 Brooklyn Botanic Garden 🎉 Sundays on Fire: Secret Hong Kong 35mm Feature ❔ Come out to see a surprise 1980’s Hong Kong film by a very famous director. 🗓️ Sunday @ 12pm 📍 Nitehawk Prospect Park #brooklyn #weekendguide #thingstodo

On a date, kinda nervous. 🫦⁠ ⁠ Dating in New York sucks, but your first date doesn’t have to. Finding the perfect spot is almost as tricky as finding someone to go with, so swipe to see some places we recommend. Just remember to send us an invite for your wedding.⁠ ⁠ More at the LINK IN BIO. 🔗⁠ ✍️ @raewitte ⁠ #firstdate #dating #datespot⁠ #datenight #datenightideas⁠

We heard this month is the coldest January in years, so we’re keeping warm with some hot cocoa 🥶🔥🍫 A few of our faves: ☕️ Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain 📍 513 Henry St. 🤩 Go for: s’more hot chocolate ☕️ Sugar Hill Creamery at Time Out Market 📍 55 Water St. 🤩 Go for: ice cream hot chocolate ☕️ Serendipity BK 📍 229 S. 3rd St. 🤩 Go for: frozen hot chocolate with oat milk See the full guide at our LINK IN BIO 🔗 #hotchocolate #hotcocoa #brooklynbites #wintermusthaves

Pastry Chef Julia Kiskie of Midwood brought the championship home to Brooklyn at the third annual Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off. 🏆️⁠ ⁠ Her edible version of the legendary UWS-based Dakota Apartments (made from 13 pounds of gingerbread!) beat out entries including Prospect Park's Boathouse, the Empire State Building, a recreation of Yorkville, and many other iconic NYC sights. ⁠ ⁠ The apartment building housed several legends like Judy Garland and Lauren Bacall. And tragically, it was where John Lennon was ruthlessly murdered.⁠ ⁠ More on the 200 hours Kiskie spent on her incredible gingerbread structure is at the link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ Photos via Getty and @museumofcityny⁠ ⁠ #gingerbread #thedakota #bakeoff #bakingcompetition

Hedwig is that you??⁠ ⁠ One can only dream. Feast your eyes on this rare sight: a snowy owl was seen in Brooklyn’s Shirley Chisholm State Park. The sighting is the first of its kind since 2022, drawing eager birders to document its migration. See more of this beauty at our link in bio. 🔗⁠ ⁠ Cover image: gigi_nyc via X

If your New Year’s resolutions involve spending more time outside, listening to live music, and watching more movies, our weekend guide covers events that run the gamut from psychedelic rock to Renaissance music. Get the guide at our link in bio. 🏃 ⭐ Raving for Accessible Healthcare ❔”Italian club vibes all night long.” There will be Luigi-themed drinks and some of the proceeds go to the Fund for Public Health NYC. 🗓️ Friday @ 11pm 📍 Market Hotel ⭐ “The Substance” ❔ Catch one of the best movies of 2024 on the big screen. 🗓️ Saturday @ 9pm 📍 Syndicated ⭐ Hot Gossip with Jonathan van Halem ❔ Jonathan van Halem starts the year off right with a new edition of his ongoing Hot Gossip standup show at Union Hall. Most notably, the world’s best tweeter, Jaboukie Young-White, is also on the bill, which makes this show a must-see. 🗓️ Saturday @ 10pm 📍 Union Hall ⭐ Birding at Green-Wood ❔ Green-Wood Cemetery is one of the borough’s true gems. This event will allow you to see it in a whole new way: through the lens of its birds. The event is open to newbies and experienced birders alike. 🗓️ Saturday @ 10am 📍 The Green-Wood Cemetery ⭐ TECHNE: The Vivid Unknown ❔ Godfrey Reggio and John Fitzgerald’s reimagining of Reggio’s classic 1982 movie, Koyaanisqatsi. Visitors will “explore the primal nexus of humans, nature, and technology, dynamically participating in shaping the unfolding narrative.” 🗓️ Various times. More info at link in bio. 📍 BAM #thingstodo #brooklyn #weekendguide #thesubstance

These weren’t on my 2024 bingo card 🫣⁠ ⁠ See all of the major pop culture moments in Brooklyn this year at our link in bio. 🔗⁠ ⁠ #brooklyn #beyonce #brat #lookalikecontest #chromakopia #luigi⁠

In Brooklyn we all fam 🤣 Repost from ariiiilyn via TikTok #winterjam #winterfest #barclayscenter