Halloween Weekend Highlights: Boo & Tattoo, Darling’s Grand Opening, & Nightmares on Wax at ACE Hotel
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Here’s what’s happening this week:
✨ New Openings and Happenings✨
Happy Halloween! Check out all the spooky happenings and special deals below.
Darling opens Saturday! Celebrate the official opening of Darling Shop NYC at 149 Atlantic Ave. They’ll be celebrating their official opening on Saturday, November 1st.
Space Club, an interactive multi-sensory playground, just opened its third location in DUMBO! Check it out HERE.
Don’t forget to vote! Early voting has opened, find your poll site HERE.
Merchants along Court Street say a new “buffered-by-parking” bike lane and reduction from two lanes to one has led to delivery delays, safety concerns, and reduced business - they have filed suit to stop its implementation. [Brooklyn Eagle]
Clover Hill, the Michelin-starred restaurant once led by James Beard Award winner Charlie Mitchell, appears to have permanently closed. Google now lists it as closed, with no reservations available; after Mitchell’s departure for Saga, chef Sam Rogers briefly took the helm before the restaurant’s quiet closing. [EATER]
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Our Top Picks
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out- reserve tickets early!
Today, October 30:
Cool Moms LIVE in NY with Ilana Glazer @ ACE Hotel (12:00pm)*: Join Elise Peterson of Cool Moms in conversation with Ilana Glazer for an event focusing on creativity, care, and community. Purchase your ticket HERE.
The Witching Hour Community Class @ Tangerine Yoga (8:00pm)*: Check out this mystical community yoga class led by Tangerine instructors Liz and Hannah. Flow under the moonlight, follow their witchy guidance, and connect with others through hexes, tricks, and treats in this magical evening practice. Reserve your spot HERE.
Friday, October 31 (Halloween):
Early Riser’s Parent Meetup @ Casita of Brooklyn (7:00am-8:30am): Head over to Casita inside Yard Bar for a special parent meetup, costumes encouraged!
Trick or Treat & Costume Contest @ Hoyt St. Garden (5:00pm-8:00pm): Head over to Hoyt St. Garden and enjoy trick or treating and a Halloween costume contest.
Trick, Treat, & Turn Up @ Time Out Market (9:00pm-2:00am): Enjoy a Halloween bash with costumes, live music, and rooftop views. Enjoy DJ sets, themed Patron cocktails, a photo booth, and prizes for the best looks. Costumes encouraged, RSVP (free) HERE.
Boo & Tattoo @ Tingle Studio (12:00pm-7:00pm): Celebrate Halloween in style featuring flash tattoos, festive treats, and a guest makeup artist offering spooky makeovers. Details HERE.
Moulin Rouge Halloween Soiree @ Bar Rêve (8:00pm)*: Expect candlelit cocktails, themed props, and bespoke touches that channel Pigalle’s iconic nightlife. Reservations are required (HERE) and include a signature welcome drink.
Halloween Party @ Congress Bar (all night): Enjoy music by @yodjdel, @rosaluna cocktails, and tarot readings for a night that’s equal parts spooky and spirited.
Free cocktail with costume @ SHAN山川 Szechuan: Come in costume for a complimentary “The Blood Draw” cocktail.
Saturday, November 1:
Croc Charm Bar @ Dear Dreamer (12:00pm-4:00pm): Bring your Crocs to Dear Dreamer and give them a glow-up! Kids’ and adults’ sizes welcome (a quick pre-cleaning is appreciated but not required).
Sunday, November 2:
Nightmares on Wax x Dub-Stuy @ ACE Hotel Brooklyn (5:00pm-8:00pm)*: Come for an evening celebrating global sound system culture with an album listening and panel discussion. With a DJ set by Ayanna Heaven, this free event honors the new Nightmares on Wax mixtape featuring Yasiin Bey, Greentea Peng, and more. FREE with RSVP HERE.
Monday, November 3:
Pottery Painting with Clay Crew @ June Wine Bar (7:00pm)*: Design your own pottery using colorful ceramic underglazes—no experience needed! All materials are provided, and finished pieces will be professionally fired. Enjoy drinks and snacks available for purchase and pick up your handmade creations at June 2–3 weeks later. Tickets ($40) HERE.
Book these popular events in advance:
By the Glass Takeover @ Saint Julivert & La Vara (November 6th from 5:00pm-9:00pm)*: Luís Seabra Vinhos will pour his distinct, soil-driven wines rarely served by the glass. Pair these expressive Portuguese selections with inspired dishes that reflect each restaurant’s culinary journey. You’ll enjoy both Saint Julivert’s coastal flair and La Vara’s Jewish and Moorish Iberian influences. RSVP HERE.
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Neighborhood Job Board
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This week:
Brooklyn Poets is hiring for multiple part-time jobs starting in January 2026 including: Communications Coordinator, General Manager, Community & Events Associate
Woods Grove is hiring an Assistant Store Manager
Brooklyn Real Estate 🏠
Four 19th-century landmarked townhouses on Duffield Street in Downtown Brooklyn, relocated decades ago, are proposed to be gutted and integrated as a lobby space for a new 33-story tower behind them. Though façades remain protected, the interior removal has raised concern among preservationists. [Curbed]
Listing Spotlight: Lily Allen & David Harbour list their Carroll Gardens townhouse for sale at about $7.995 million. The late-19th-century brownstone was purchased in 2021 for ~$3.35 million and renovated with bold, “maximalist” interiors including floral wallpaper, multiple walk-in closets, and a sauna & cold plunge in the backyard. Here’s a link to the listing. [The Cut]
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