How to take in NewFest’s 2021 film bonanza, which has overtaken Brooklyn through the weekend.

The 14th annual Bushwick Film Festival returns with over 100 films, virtual and IRL screenings, and networking events.

‘The Sun Rises in the East’ explores the group’s 1970s efforts to build an independent Black nation in Brooklyn.

Shawn Setaro, who has written a podcast series and forthcoming book about the controversial rapper, discusses his dizzying story.

Chiliheads descended on Greenpoint for eating contests and oceans of fiery sauce to marked the return of the annual celebration.

Wide Awakes Day, held in Gowanus earlier this month, commemorated an abolitionist movement born in 1860.

We speak with local nonprofit Arts Gowanus about the future of the local arts community—and what to expect at Gowanus Open Studios.

A roundup of (some of) our favorite locally sourced tweets for the week ending October 15.

Your guide to the goings-on around the borough for the halfway point of October (how are we already at the halfway point of October?)

Hundreds of community fridges were established during the pandemic. Keeping them full is another challenge entirely.

The Death of Classical series arrives at the historic graveyard this month with Fauré’s “Requiem”—and a whiskey tasting.

A new public art installation honors the one-time Fort Greene resident by displaying his poetry throughout the downtown area.

The 1984 purchase of the carousel from an Ohio amusement park is just one of many turns in a 100-year ride.

The takeout window at Santa Fe BK is now open for breakfast and lunch, with indoor dinner coming soon.

A look at the borough’s vibrant brass band scene ahead of the Brasswick and 15th annual HONK! NYC festivals this month.

Rubinos joins the podcast to discuss her new album—and dealing in identity politics without being overtly political.

Fall is in the air! Here’s a roundup of (some of) our favorite locally sourced tweets for the week ending October 8.

From spooky music at a spooky site, to a spooky workshop on Halloween makeup (plus some non-spooky things), your weekend awaits.