Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Brooklyn, Atlantic Antic Celebrates 50 Years, & More
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Here’s what’s happening this week:
✨ Coming Soon and Local Happenings ✨
Jimmy Kimmel is filming a week of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House, marking his return to Brooklyn following a suspension. The week includes appearances by notable guests such as Ryan Reynolds, Stephen Colbert, Public Enemy, Emily Blunt, Jeremy Allen White, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Hanks and Spike Lee. [Brooklyn Reporter]
Humanda Garden Cafe Now Open: A new Colombian coffee Shop has opened at 193 Sackett Street!
Mister Cheeks set to open mid-October! From culinary duo Lindsay and Hilary Rappaport, Mister Cheeks will open with coffee, pastries, prepared meals, rotisserie chicken, and even homemade soft serve. Get the full scoop by
HERE.
Starbucks is set to close several Brooklyn stores as part of a broader national restructuring, with several stores listed in a public Google Spreadsheet - the stores include: [Patch]
309 Gold St, Brooklyn
45 Hoyt St, Brooklyn
3 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn
969 First Ave, Brooklyn
The MTA has announced improvements to the R train service in Brooklyn, aiming to enhance reliability and reduce delays. These changes include adjustments to train schedules and operational procedures to better accommodate passenger needs and improve overall service quality in the borough. The MTA emphasizes that these modifications are part of their ongoing efforts to optimize transit services across New York City. [NY Daily News]
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Our Top Picks
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out- reserve tickets early!
Today, October 2:
First Thursday Gallery Walk @ DUMBO Galleries (6:00pm-8:00pm): Experience DUMBO’s art scene on the first Thursday of every month, when galleries stay open late with openings, artist talks, and live performances. You can also enjoy the waterfront and local drink specials at Superfine. FREE.
Friday, October 3:
Club Soda Bake Sale @ IXV Coffee (10:00am-2:00pm): Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a Mooncake Bake Sale. Limited lava mooncake boxes are available for pre-order now (HERE), with a few extras on the day-of.
Throwing and Listening Party @ Blue Room Pottery Studio (7:00pm-9:00pm): This pottery class is set to the soundtrack of The Life of a Showgirl, complete with snacks and Taylor Swift-themed specialty drinks. You’ll learn to throw pots on the wheel and take home up to two finished pieces. Get full details and tickets HERE.
Community Comedy Night @ Planted Cafe (8:00pm): Join Sussman Comedy for a free work-in-progress show where comics, veterans and newcomers alike, experiment, get a little weird, and keep you laughing. No tickets needed, just show up and enjoy!
Saturday, October 4:
CiderFeast @ Industry City (12:00pm-4:00pm): An all-inclusive celebration of hard cider featuring pours from top regional cideries paired with bites from local chefs, farms, and artisan producers. Come sip, savor, and explore cider’s versatility at this one-of-a-kind tasting experience! Full details and tickets HERE.
Sunday, October 5:
Atlantic Antic @ Hicks St to 4th Ave (12:00pm-6:00pm): This iconic street festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary with food, crafts, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family. More details here.
Wellbeing Day @ Montague Open Streets (12:00pm-5:00pm): It’s Wellbeing Day at Montague Open Streets! Find free outdoor fitness classes, wellness consults, recovery sessions, and giveaways from local favorites. It’s the perfect chance to move, recharge.
Rachel Saunders Ceramics @ L’Appartment 4F (10:00am-1:00pm): Be the first to snag new Smoothie Cups, Never-Ending Notepads, limited-edition designs, and other surprises, all while enjoying the famously delicious croissants and baked goods.
On Cloud Wine NYC x Metro Cheese Club @ Saturn Road (5:00pm-8:00pm)*: On Cloud Wine & Metro Cheese Club are hosting a cozy wine-and-cheese tasting featuring three seasonal pairings with autumnal accents like pumpkin, fig, maple, and apple. Purchase tickets HERE.
Monday, October 6:
Luna and the Witch Book Event with Audrey Plaza and Dan Murphy @ First Unitarian Church with Books Are Magic (7:30pm): Get in the spooky spirit and join for a special Luna and the Witch event with Aubrey Plaza and Dan Murphy, featuring their charming new Halloween tale about a wannabe bruja and a kooky witch teaming up to throw the season’s best party. Tickets HERE.
Tuesday, October 7:
Maker Night @ Dawn’s Til Dusk (6:30pm-9:00pm): Try your hand at calligraphy with @lovejennacalligraphy, create a woven card with @marissaalperinstudio, and decorate painted cakes with Tiffany Canuelas from Dawn’s til Dusk and One Girl Cookies. The night includes all materials, snacks, and a drink ticket. Purchase tickets HERE.
Multi-Day Events:
FAD Market @ Empire Stores (October 4-5, 11:00am-6:00pm): With 35+ makers and artisans offering seasonal, handcrafted goods, FAD Market is back at Empire Stores! On Sunday, little ones can enjoy Dumbo Family Games on car-free Washington Street, and both days feature free ‘Piano Trio Extravaganza’ concerts at Pier 5.
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French Apéro 2nd Edition Cheese & Wine @ Lea Fromages (Friday October 10 7:00pm-9:00pm): Experience a relaxed tasting of cheeses and wines, and share a warm gathering as you hear the stories behind the cheese! Tickets HERE.
Local Business Buzz:
Cafe Brume is now serving lunch! Stop by Fridays from 12–4 PM to enjoy their new midday menu featuring a lunch-only burger, bratwurst, mushroom consommé, and more.
Limited Edition Earth Smoothie @ Drugstore Dumbo: Check out the exclusive Earth Smoothie, in a special collaboration with Adidas and Human Race, available only at Drugstore Dumbo inside Time Out Market.
Mercado Central NYC announced they have been certified as an official Spanish Colmado. The Spanish Trade Commission has welcomed both of their stores—Sobremesa in Cobble Hill & Copa y Caña in Gowanus—into their network of authentic Spanish food and wine vendors representing Spanish culture. Congratulations to them!
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