Pura Vida Opens in DUMBO, Sea & Soil Welcome Party, Royal Palms Community Night & More
We're sharing neighborhood openings, events, happenings and more.
Here’s what’s happening this week:
✨ Local Happenings and New Openings ✨
Pura Vida Miami Opens Today, March 26, in DUMBO! Check out their latest location at at 79 Front Street. Known for their for fresh bowls, salads, wraps, and all-day breakfast, the first 50 guests will score a complimentary cinnamon roll croissant with purchase.
Maman has just shared they’ll be opening a 6,600 square-foot location on Water Street in DUMBO, which will be its 25th bakery in New York City.
Celebrate International Women’s Month with the “Women Who Run It” giveaway, featuring prizes from woman-owned businesses along Smith Street. Enter for a chance to win gift cards, classes, brunch for two, and more, giveaway closes tomorrow, March 27!
CardVault by Tom Brady has now officially opened its new shop at 80 Flatbush Avenue, offering sports cards, memorabilia, and collectibles. The store also hosts trading, selling, and grading services.
A Boerum Hill brownstone owned by poet Robert Hershon served as a lively literary hub - housing his press, hosting writers, and reflecting decades of Brooklyn’s poetry scene. It’s on the market (around $2.5M, per Curbed) - agents: Jessica Quinn & James Fierro, Link to listing
Photo: StreetEasy DAE has announced its final day of service will be April 26. A beloved neighborhood spot, it’s sure to be missed. Stop by to show some love and say goodbye before they close their doors.
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Business Buzz
Brooklyn Habit is evolving into an all-day neighborhood staple, now offering both morning coffee and an evening wine experience. Their new wine program features rotating pours by the glass and a Brooklyn Habit Flight (any three wines for $21), alongside a growing food menu with standouts like the Sweet Potato Bowl and Chicken Pesto Parm Bowl. The space also welcomes private events and casual neighborhood gatherings.
Our Top Picks
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out- reserve tickets early!
Today, March 26:
Storytime @ Red Hook Houses Farm (11:00am): Join Brooklyn Book Bodega, Red Hook Initiative, NYCHA Healthy Families, and Brooklyn Public Library for a special Storytime. This family-friendly event focuses on early play, song, and literacy for children ages 0–5, with a free book giveaway for all ages. Details HERE.
Friday, March 27:
Social Co-Working Day @ Fabrik DUMBO (9:00am-5:00pm): Take a break from working solo at Anti-Lonely Co-Working Day at Fabrik Dumbo. Designed for remote workers, freelancers, and creatives, this social workday offers a relaxed space to get things done alongside others. Tickets include a discounted day pass for $9.99 HERE (typically $29).
Book Launch: The Art of Being a Stranger @ Powerhouse Arena (7:00pm-9:00pm): Join Karen Bermann for the launch of her new memoir, The Art of Being a Stranger. Blending prose, poetry, and artwork, the book explores family, identity, and inherited trauma through a deeply personal and darkly funny lens. Register HERE.
Saturday, March 28:
Baya Bash @ Baya Bar Carroll Gardens (All day): Enjoy special pricing to celebrate the start of warmer weather. Large bowls for $9 and smoothies, super smoothies, and protein shakes for $7 (limited to one item per customer and available for rewards members only).
“All the Restaurants” Pop-up @ Framebridge Cobble Hill (12:00pm-4:00pm): Meet local artist John Donohue, founder of All the Restaurants, at a special pop-up. Donohue will be selling and signing limited-edition prints of his iconic sketches featuring beloved Brooklyn spots like Lucali, Frankies Spuntino, and Clover Club, with custom framing available on-site.
Brooklyn Heights Association Egg Hunt and Bake Sale @ Henry Chapin and Pierrepont Playgrounds (10:30am): Enjoy the annual Brooklyn Heights Egg Hunt with a community bake sale to follow. Stop by for a morning of treats and neighborhood fun. If you’d like to volunteer or donate baked goods, get additional details and sign up here.
Sunday, March 29:
Sea & Soil Welcome Party @ Sea & Soil (12:00pm-3:00pm): Celebrate the arrival of Sea & Soil Coop at their Neighborhood Welcome Party. Stop by for donuts, sandwiches, and salads, and meet the team behind the brand-new spot as they officially welcome the community.
Tuesday, March 31:
Community Night @ Royal Palms Shuffleboard (7:30pm-9:00pm):* We’re bringing together the community from Cobble Hill Collective + Park Slope Pulse for a relaxed evening of shuffleboard, drinks, and meeting fellow neighbors in person. We’ve reserved lanes (yes, free games!) so you can hang out and play a few rounds with locals & our team! More details here.
Wednesday, April 1:
Block Printing Scarf Workshop @ Bolo Bolo (7:00pm-9:00pm)*: Get creative with a hands-on block printing workshop led by artists Milli Patel of Parampara and Sajnee Thakkar. This intimate evening invites guests to carve their own printing block and design a custom cotton scarf to take home, all while enjoying tea and cookies. Tickets ($65) HERE.
Aprés Fools with Brooklyn Heights Association @ Café Brume (6:30pm-8:00pm): Enjoy an Alpine-inspired evening at this special after-hours event. Expect high-elevation wines, seasonal bites, and cozy European charm (plus two drinks included with your ticket). Purchase your ticket ($30 for members, $40 for nonmembers) HERE.
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✨ Cobble Hill Insider ✨
This week’s Insider section includes:
A buzzy, design-forward wellness concept is expanding into Boerum Hill - bringing pools, saunas, and a new kind of “third space” • New DUMBO Mexican restaurant in the works • Montague Open Streets updates for 2026