Devine’r, One Girl Cookies 20th Anniversary, Friendsgiving Pottery Night & More
We're sharing neighborhood openings, events, happenings and more.
Here’s what’s happening this week:
✨ New Openings and Happenings✨
Colonie will officially close on November 30, following Hildur’s final service on November 15:
shares more HERE with the team’s own reflections on their journey and what’s to comeDevine’r Now Open: This new concept pairs artisanal coffee and couture-inspired pastries with a curated apparel selection, offering a refined, fashion-forward café experience where flavor and design meet seamlessly.
Ziggy’s Now Open: This Roman cafe in DUMBO is now officially open and serving Italian dishes and cocktails. They’re welcoming walk-ins only, Wednesday through Sunday from 5–10 PM.
Workers at several Starbucks stores across Brooklyn staged a “Red Cup Rebellion” walk-out last week, pushing for higher wages and better conditions. [Patch]
Hollywood’s Echelon Studios is investing $500M into two new production complexes in Red Hook and Bushwick, a move expected to drive housing demand and raise prices as film-industry jobs and activity expand in Brooklyn. [realtor.com]
In a 15-ft-wide “skinny”, four-story mid-19th-century brownstone in Cobble Hill, the firm Coughlin Scheel Architects executed a holistic renovation: they reinforced a sagging staircase, replaced windows to align with landmark requirements, installed white oak flooring and modern millwork, and re-imagined built-in storage throughout to bring a historic home into a functional modern family space. [Brownstoner]
A six-year effort to restore historic cobblestone streets in DUMBO & Vinegar Hill has officially wrapped, led by NYC’s Department of Design and Construction in partnership with the Department of Transportation. The project preserves the neighborhood’s historic character while upgrading critical infrastructure. [The New York Times]
Feed Me reports that a 52,000-sq-ft “urban country club” - Kings Athletic Club - is opening next May in Brooklyn Heights, featuring a pool, two tennis courts, fitness studios, and a restaurant run by Billy Durney (chef/owner Red Hook Tavern). The Malin co-working space is also opening a few blocks away next spring.
Read more via Feed Me which references [Curbed] and [Commercial Observer] for these openings.
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Our Top Picks
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out- reserve tickets early!
Today, November 20:
Ballet Playdate with Tutu School @ Playwell Brooklyn (11:00am): This complimentary event invites little dancers to twirl, imagine, and make new friends, with an optional café playtime add-on available for those who want to stay and explore. Registration required HERE.
One Girl Cookies Anniversary (5:00pm-7:00pm): Celebrate their 20th anniversary in the neighborhood! Join the festivities and stop by for treats, drinks, and a nostalgic look back at two decades of sweet memories. Details HERE.
Friday, November 21:
Community Class & Local Happy Hour @ Orange Theory Brooklyn Heights (5:45pm): Enjoy a free community workout at Orange Theory Fitness, followed by Happy Hour at Custom House. Text or call 917-201-7013 to reserve your spot.
Joyful Nights @ ACE Hotel Brooklyn (7:00pm-12:00am): Bringing house, soul, classics, and everything in between with true block-party energy indoors. Free to attend, bring good vibes and stay all night.
Saturday, November 22:
Sagittarius Rising @ Saturn Road (6:00pm-10:00pm): Celebrate the start of Sagittarius Season with an all-femme DJ lineup, indie pop, alternative rhythms, and global feel-good sounds. Swing by, grab a drink, and hang out! Details HERE.
Sunday, November 23:
Trivia Tea @ Loafer’s Cocktail Bar (7:00pm): Trivia Tea returns hosted by Tyler B Quick, with a nostalgic “flashback feast” theme served up one course at a time.
Monday, November 24:
Roebling Rink Returns for the season! Ice skating returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park with Roebling Rink, an 8,600-square-foot outdoor pop-up under the Brooklyn Bridge, running through February 1. Welcoming all ages and skill levels, the rink will offer advance booking, gear rentals, lessons, and a limited number of free tickets for local residents. [Brooklyn Eagle]
Friendsgiving Pottery Painting with Clay Crew @ June Wine Bar (7:00pm)*: Enjoy this cozy Friendsgiving pottery event where you can choose from handmade pieces and customize them with vibrant ceramic underglazes—no experience needed. Expect a family-style spread featuring meats, cheeses, breads, olives, and more while you create. Purchase your ticket HERE.
Tuesday, November 25:
Thanksgiving Floral Workshop @ Bolo Bolo (Tuesday, November 25, 6:00pm)*: Enjoy a cozy Thanksgiving floral workshop with Fell Flowers, where you’ll create festive centerpieces with seasonal blooms while enjoying wine and cookies from Bolo Bolo. Tickets HERE.
Book these popular events in advance:
Kids Holiday + Crafts @ Poppy’s (Saturday, December 6 1:00pm-2:00pm)*: Poppy’s is hosting their first Kids Community Craft Day, featuring ornament and cookie decorating with a local ceramicist, hot chocolate bar, and holiday cookies. Each child ticket includes entry for one accompanying adult, and participants will head home with a box of six decorated cookies and one to two handmade ornaments. Tickets HERE.
7th Annual Smith Street Festival d’Hiver & Book Fair! (Saturday, December 6 9:30am-4:00pm @ 80 Clinton St.): Browse livres en français, enjoy story time, songs, and art workshops with Smith Street Teachers in le Petit Atelier. You’ll also find select SSM merch, plus titles from Villa Albertine and gently loved books for both children and adults. FREE.
The Hard Nut @ Brooklyn Academy of Music (December 12th- 22nd)*: Mark Morris Dance Group presents this modern lyrical reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s beloved classic The Nutcracker. This lavish, gender-bent love letter to a canonical ballet transplants the story from the strait-laced 1890s to the swinging 70s, with raucous parties, dancing G.I. Joes, and whimsical costumes. Tchaikovsky’s complete score is performed live by the MMDG Music Ensemble. Tickets start at $45 (buy four tickets for the price of two at select performances!).
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