Creole Festival, Flotsam River Circus, Date Negronis & More
We're sharing neighborhood openings, events, happenings and more.
Here’s what’s happening this week:
✨ New Openings and Coming Soon ✨
Mister Cheeks coming to Court Street: All-day cafe and market coming soon to 347 Court Street! Follow their Instagram for updates here.
Hashi Market Coming Soon to 299 Atlantic Avenue: The popular Asian grocery store, with existing locations in Union Square, Midtown, and Tribeca, will soon open its doors in the neighborhood. Follow their page for updates as more details are announced here.
“The city’s Department of Transportation announced Friday that it will begin installing new bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue, later this fall.” [Brooklyn Paper]
Mazzola Bakery is up for sale! It was recently announced that the iconic 80-yea-old Mazzola Bakery has been placed up for sale after last being purchased by the Caravello family in 1980.
shares all the details HERE.Coffee house & art space Stilllife celebrated its soft opening in Gowanus this week. Find them at 573 Sackett St.
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Check out our new Neighborhood Job Board - it is free to view and free to list! 💼
Featured this week:
Multiple positions at openings around Brooklyn including new locations for Woods Grove and Mr Boddington
Social Media Manager position for our sister page @clintonhillcorner
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Our Top Picks
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out- reserve tickets early!
Today, September 12:
Fall Pop-up @ Anais Wine Bar (5:00pm-sold out): Celebrate the upcoming season with a special pop-up showcasing chickpea flatbreads by @faina.nyc and alfajores by @34south.co, all flavored with @eatsourcery’s fresh spices.
Flotsam River Circus @ Brooklyn Bridge Park Pebble Beach (6:00pm-7:00pm): The Flotsam River Circus features musicians, puppeteers, and circus artists traveling on a handmade raft. Their 2025 journey down the Erie Canal and Hudson River concludes with this stop in New York City. FREE.
Saturday, September 13:
The Warby Parker Book Fair curated by McNally Jackson Books @ Warby Parker (55 Bergen St.) (11:00am-4:00pm): Kick off fall at Warby Parker’s book fair, featuring selections from McNally Jackson Books for all ages. Enjoy new and used books, free treats, and eyewear shopping, while supporting the Pupils Project through 20% of book sale proceeds. Full details HERE.
Sunday, September 14:
Second Sundays @ Pioneer Works (12:00pm-6:00pm): The final Second Sundays of summer at Pioneer Works features a live set from Eric Copeland, hands-on comics workshops and talks, and science programming that includes NASA climate modeling and the Melting Metropolis project on New York’s history with heat. Details HERE.
Sixteen Mill Bakeshop and Pitara Indian Coffee (11:00am-2:00pm): Stop by Sixteen Mill and grab a Kaapi blend (Arabica + Robusta + 20% Chicory), chilled with oat milk and free with any purchase.
Wednesday, September 17:
Social Studies with Project Gather @ June Wine Bar (6:00pm-8:00pm)*: Guest co-hosts Matthew French and Allie Butkiewicz from ClientEarth will share about their work addressing corporate and government responsibility in climate change. The evening also features a communal dinner prepared by Joon Eats, with a portion of proceeds benefiting ClientEarth. Tickets ($28.52) here.
Astrology Workshop @ Saturn Road (7:00pm): Astrologer and herbalist Hannah Greenleaf hosts a mid-eclipse season meet-up to explore the Pisces and Virgo eclipses, lunar cycles, and their impact on personal and collective journeys. The event will include a guided meditation, eclipse insights, and Virgo-inspired take-home herbs, with limited private readings offered at the end. RSVP here.
Multi-Day Events:
Ophelia and Indigo Sample Sale @ The Delta (Friday September 12-Sunday September 14 from 10:00am-6:00pm): A three-day sample sale is popping up at The Delta this Friday through Sunday, featuring Oyun Knitwear, Timo & Violet childrenswear and accessories, and handmade ceramic jewelry by Carola Spitze. Details HERE.
Book these popular events in advance:
Creole Festival @ Brooklyn Bridge Park (September 26-28, Grand Tasting September 27 @ 3:00pm-8:00pm): Emily Roebling Plaza is hosting a festival celebrating the flavors of the Caribbean, Africa, Latin America, and the American South. Enjoy an unforgettable day of food, drink, and community with world-class Creole chefs and vibrant cuisines. Tickets for the Grand Tasting start at $49.87 HERE.
Rob Zabrecky Supernatural Soirée @ 69Atlantic (Art of Play) (October 16-25): Zabrecky is coming to 69Atlantic with a surreal blend of storytelling, music, and mind-reading. This limited run of ten shows promises strange, spooky, and unforgettable performances. Tickets HERE.
Fall Fest @ Atlantic Terminal (Saturday, October 1, 12:00-3:00pm): Atlantic Terminal Mall and Brooklyn Bridge Parents are hosting a FREE family-friendly fall festival on Atlantic Terminal’s outdoor plaza and car-free Fort Greene Place. They will have an "urban pumpkin patch" with 1,000 pumpkins waiting to be decorated by the kiddos. RSVP here.
Local Business Buzz:
Vote for the Congress Bar Date Negroni! Congress Bar’s Date Negroni is part of the Negroni Nation interactive map featuring the best Negronis in your city. Vote for Congress Bar and check out the full list HERE.
We loved checking out Laundry and Latte with it’s unique concept combining elevated laundry services and great coffee, check it out below:
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Brooklyn Real Estate 🏠
Step inside a 2,000+ sq ft $2.8 million Brooklyn penthouse in a former soap factory - with stunning Manhattan views. This was the site of a “onetime production facility of the Kirkman & Son Soap Company, which launched its business in the New York borough back in 1837”. [Realtor.com]
Did you know that Mary Jane - of Spiderman fame - lives in Cobble Hill? Her apartment is located at 264 Court Street, at Butler Street “– opposite the Cobble Hill Cinema (cunningly disguised as the ‘Stuyvesant’)”. [Movie-Locations.com]
Photo via Reddit A 15-story jail complex is rising at 275 Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill - featuring over 712,000 sq ft including 30,000 sq ft of community facility space, parking, and a tunnel to the nearby courthouse. “275 Atlantic Avenue is expected to cost $3 billion and is anticipated to be completed in 2029.” [New York YIMBY]
Boerum Hill will see 70 new affordable homes at 153 Nevins Street, designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning and developed by the Fifth Avenue Committee. The project will also include a workforce training hub with Brooklyn Workforce Innovations. [@yimbygram]
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