A Retired FDNY Fireboat Is Now a Waterfront Bar
Plus Titan and Trudie's Tavern opens, Juneteenth celebrations return
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Here’s what’s happening this week:
✨ Local Happenings and New Openings ✨
Brooklyn Pride celebrated 30 years last Saturday with the annual Brooklyn Pride Twilight Parade, which began in 1996. Happy Pride!
Titan opened yesterday in the former Gran Electrica space in DUMBO - from Los Burritos Juarez owner Alan Delgado and renowned bartender Ivy Mix of Leyenda. They’re bringing tacos, margaritas, shareable Mexican dishes, and a large backyard space. Reservations are available.
Trudie’s Tavern officially opens tomorrow! The highly anticipated new restaurant from the team behind GERTIE and gertrude's, opens June 19. Inspired by classic New York taverns, the menu features rotisserie chicken, a raw bar, steaks, burgers, housemade pasta, and classic cocktails in a warm neighborhood setting. Dinner service begins this week, with brunch expected to launch later this summer. Reservations now available.
A retired 1960s FDNY fireboat has found new life as Fireboat, a floating bar now docked at Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 6. The new waterfront spot serves tropical cocktails and Caribbean-inspired bites, set to be one of the more unique places to grab a drink this summer. You'll find it at the northwest end of Pier 6.
Ode to the Orange Seats at the New York Transit Museum is now on display and celebrates one of New York City's most recognizable subway features: the orange and yellow bucket seats that became a fixture of the transit system in the 1970s. Featuring work from 14 artists across a range of mediums, the exhibit explores how an everyday part of the commute has inspired nostalgia, creativity, and connection for generations of New Yorkers.
Applications are now open for vendors interested in participating in Atlantic Antic. The annual event returns on September 27, bringing thousands of visitors to shop, eat, and explore local businesses and makers. If you sell food, art, vintage goods, fashion, or other products, now is the time to apply for a spot!
Business Buzz: Father’s Day Edition
The first 30 dads through the door on Father’s Day (6/21) at Threes Brewing in Gowanus get a free 12oz can of Vliet, the brewer’s flagship pilsner! Just mention Father’s Day to the bartender. And Baya Bar in Carroll Gardens is celebrating with a BOGO on their protein shakes.
Between Juneteenth celebrations, new openings like Trudie's Tavern, and unique additions like Fireboat at Pier 6, there's no shortage of things to discover this week. I hope you find something that gets you out and enjoying our neighborhood.
See you around the neighborhood!
Shannon
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Weekend Event:
Atlantic Fantastic @ 69Atlantic (June 18-20)*: Enjoy a three-night celebration of magic, illusion, and theatrical performance. The special event will feature six performers from around the world showcasing sleight of hand, stage illusions, and mind-bending acts throughout Father's Day weekend. Expect an unforgettable evening of mystery, surprise, and world-class entertainment. Tickets HERE.
Today, June 18:
Beer & Braids @ TALEA Cobble Hill (6:30pm): Just in time for Father's Day, enjoy this Beers & Braids event. Dads, caregivers, uncles, and beginners alike can learn how to create ponytails, braids, and buns with hands-on instruction from professional stylists. Tickets include a mannequin head for practice and an open beer bar.
Saturday, June 20:
We Outside! A Brooklyn Juneteenth @ The Plaza at 300 Ashland (2:00pm-8:00pm): 651 ARTS is putting on a free Juneteenth celebration honoring Black joy, freedom, and community. The all-day event features live performances, a community cypher, Black-owned vendors, food, music, and more. Open to all ages, it's one of the neighborhood’s largest Juneteenth gatherings.
Grand Opening Party @ /impact/ group fitness (8:00am-12:00pm): Celebrating the new studio’s grand opening with a morning of classes and giveaways. Enjoy $10 drop-in classes, complimentary matcha, and chances to win class packages, wellness prizes, and more.
Summer Solstice Celebration @ Eleventh Hour Art Gallery (4:00pm-8:00pm): Celebrate the summer solstice with an evening of art, ritual, and community. The event will feature a collaborative floral mandala, flower essence ritual, sound bath, tarot and astrology readings, plus handmade goods from local vendors. Purchase tickets here.
Creatures of the Canal @ 420 Carroll Street, 4-8pm: Celebrate the newly re-opened Carroll Street Bridge with a free community block party featuring live music, local makers, food, drinks, canal activities, games, and plenty of neighborhood magic. See the bridge, explore the waterfront, and celebrate a new chapter for Gowanus.
Sunday, June 21:
Live Music: Part of Make Music New York @ Hoyt Open Streets (5:00pm-7:00pm): Celebrate the first day of summer with free live music on Hoyt Street as part of Make Music New York. Hosted by the Atlantic Avenue BID, this family-friendly event is open to all for an evening of music and community.
Tuesday, June 23:
Pride Beer Showcase @ Someday Bar (6:00pm-close): Raise a glass for Pride Month as the NYC Brewers Guild brings together this year's Pride beers from breweries across the city. The showcase supports LGBTQIA+ charities and offers a chance to sample a wide variety of local craft beer all in one place. Bonus: it's Taco Tuesday.
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The latest celebrity sighting at one of Carroll Gardens' most famous restaurants • An affordable housing lottery with state-of-the-art amenities launches in Gowanus • A popular London bridal boutique is opening its first Brooklyn location