Lifestyle & Culture

Industry City to Host Art Exhibit Featuring Portraits of Brooklynites

The paintings were created by Brooklyn artist Rusty Zimmerman as part of his Free Portrait Project initiative

Feb 18, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Feb 11: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes has 11 Grammy Award nominations for his huge contribution to rap.

Feb 11, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Entrepreneur Opens D’OEUVRE in East Flatbush

D’OEUVRE features a diverse menu that includes wings, salmon sliders, ribeye steak, lobster mac and cheese, and more.

Feb 10, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Libraries Spared in Budget Cuts, But Loss of Sundays Still Hurt

After losing funding to offer Sunday services, libraries were spared further budget cuts.

Jan 29, 2024 7:03 AM Read more >

History of Fashion at “B” Dry Goods in Crown Heights

The gallery opens its history of fashion exhibit Thursday ahead of New York Fashion Week.

Jan 25, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Greenpoint’s Newest Restaurant is Cajun-Asian

Once a popular pop-up, the long-anticipated brick-and-mortar version Kinoko opens in Greenpoint.

Jan 18, 2024 1:10 PM Read more >

Check Out These BK Spots For Restaurant Week

There are over 60 Brooklyn options for diners during Restaurant Week.

Jan 17, 2024 7:17 AM Read more >

Williamsburg Celebrates 27th Annual Three Kings’ Day Parade

Williamsburg's annual Three Kings' Day parade is a neighborhood staple and celebration of the Christmas spirit and Latin culture.

Jan 15, 2024 2:53 PM Read more >

Letter From The Editor: BK Reader is Leaving Twitter (X)

Under its current leadership, with Elon Musk at the helm, we’ve seen enough of a decline in Twitter’s quality of dialogue, leading us to this moment when we've decided to exit for good.

Jan 15, 2024 2:51 PM Read more >

Meet the BK Locals Releasing a Short Film Each Week

Three Brooklyn residents started 52 Films as a way to create short films during the pandemic and now their collective is thriving.

Jan 11, 2024 7:31 AM Read more >