Opening- Pies 'n' Thighs & more! Plus, Cherry Blossom Watch and the First Weekend of Smorgasburg
Also this week: Make-your-own sushi, pop-up cooke decorating, and a gardening workshop
Opening:
Pies ‘n’ Thighs opened its second location in Park Slope on April 1st. Get the first look here!
StretchLab & Studio Metamorphosis will be coming soon to the previous Starbucks location on 164 & 166 7th Ave (between Garfield & 1st St).
Mazi will be opening on Flatbush & 6th Avenue in the previous Purbird space.
Smorgasburg NYC re-opens this Sunday, April 5th at Prospect Park! Read about the new vendors at this year’s Smorgasburg.
Luna Park at Coney Island has re-opened for the season!
Slow Burn Ceramics has opened up a new member studio!
Closing:
Sushi restaurant Yamato closed this week after 30 years of service in Park Slope.
V Spot, the vegan restaurant that has been in the neighborhood for twenty years, has officially closed.
Puppet Works, which has been in Park Slope for 40 years, is looking for a new home. They are still operating from their current location and are performing “Aladdin & the Wonderful Lamp” through April 7th.
Local News:
It’s that time of year: Cherry Blossom watch! Check out this regularly-updated Cherrywatch Map to plan your visit to Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
The Brooklyn Museum is launching a $13 million new project to renovate and design permanent galleries for its historic African art collection, which will include revamped 6,400-square-foot galleries and will feature an inaugural installation of over 300 works from antiquity to the present.
Community Board 6, which represents the neighborhoods of Park Slope, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook and the Columbia Street Waterfront, passed a resolution advocating for the New York City Department of Transportation to be responsible for handing out parking tickets instead of the NYPD.
After a decade of more than 9,000 crashes, + 2,700 injuries & 8 fatalities in dangerous streets and intersections across Park Slope, The St. Johns Community Association released a Pedestrian & Traffic Safety Proposal for Park Slope. The proposal is being submitted to the Brooklyn DOT Commissioner Keith Bray and is seeking support from Community Board 6, District 39th, the 78th Precinct, and local elected officials.
Business Buzz:
Cuppa Hive Coffee is now offering a new Spring drink menu, which includes Iced Honey Lavender Latte, Iced Raspberry Matcha Latte, Raspberry Peach Lemonade, & more!
Principles GI has started a bi-weekly “Politics & Coffee” meet -up to discuss current events.
-Mychal
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Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out—reserve tickets early!
Thursday, April 2nd:
Why Are You Single? A Singles Game Show with Marie Austin @ The Bell House, 8pm: Join comedian & host Marie Faustin on a hunt for dating red flags! Self-submitted single contestants are subjected to rounds of questioning, games, & an interrogation all to uncover why on earth they are single. The contestant with the most red flags...wins? $25.05.
Saturday, April 4th:
Pop Up Cookie Decorating Event with Brooklyn Cookie Designs @ Brewer’s Row, 1pm: Brewer’s Row and Brooklyn Cookie Designs are hosting a pop-up cookie decorating event! They think you deserve to sit down with a cold beer, pick up a piping bag, and make something absolutely unhinged out of a sugar cookie in celebration of Spring! Pre-order and reserve your cookies now and pick them up on the day of the event. Each preorder comes with 3 pre-baked sugar cookies. $25.
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour @ Green-Wood Cemetery, 1-3pm: Hop on board a cozy, warm trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of the Cemetery’s most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, this is your chance to experience 478 acres of art, history, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his troops during the Battle of Brooklyn; visit the grave of Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of America’s greatest artists; and discover so much more! $30.
Sunday, April 5th:
Open Hearth Baking Day @ Old Stone House, 12-4:30pm: Come join the Old Stone House for Community Baking Day at the oven! Try your hand at baking in their wood-burning outdoor hearth! You can bring any dish or recipe (from bread to chicken, from cookies to pie) and cook it in the outdoor wood-fired oven! Old Stone House Dir. of Environmental Programs Angel Martinez Lombardo will guide you through cooking your food. FREE- RSVP required.
A Contra Dance for All @ Camp Friendship, 4:30-8pm: Enjoy this traditional social dance along with music from innovative quartet Kaleidoscope. Lesson for beginners will begin at 4:30 followed by dancing & live music. $15.
Monday, April 6th:
Jacobin: Who Speaks for the Working Class Majority @ Littlefield, 6:30pm: Krystal Ball joins Vivek Chibber and Matt Karp for a live recording of Confronting Capitalism on how class politics can convert popular anger into durable power — and why rebuilding labor is the precondition for any serious democratic renewal. The discussion will be moderated by Confronting Capitalism host Melissa Naschek. Tickets start at $11.79.
Tuesday, March 7th:
Cut Flower Gardening Workshop @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 5:30-8:30pm: Spoil yourself, your neighbors, and local wildlife with unique, home-grown flowers all year long! This class will demonstrate how to plan a seasonal cutting garden, focused on maximizing bloom time, cut-flower best practices, seed/bulb/plant selection, and harvest tips. This class is best suited for folks with some existing gardening knowledge/experience. $96.
The Art of Hand-Rolled Sushi @ Wild East Brewing Company, 6:30pm: Ready to roll like a pro? In this hands-on class, Chef Michelle will guide you step by step through the art of making sushi-inspired rolls from scratch. You’ll start by learning how to properly cook sushi rice, slice fresh veggies like a pro, and whip up a flavorful dipping sauce inspired by traditional Japanese ingredients. This class is laid-back and beginner-friendly—perfect whether you’re completely new to sushi or just looking to pick up a new skill. No prior experience is needed—just bring your love of food and a willingness to have fun. $64.80.
Plan Ahead for These Popular Events:
CONDUCTOR: Art Fair of the Global Majority @ Powerhouse Arts (April 30 to May 3, 2026): Presenting individual artists and galleries from across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Oceania and Indigenous Nations around the globe, CONDUCTOR seeks to deepen ties with these regions of the world, providing an inclusive and accessible platform for cultural exchange and expanding opportunities for artists and their galleries to grow and develop their markets in New York. Tickets start at $15.
Prospect Park Soiree (June 20th, 2026)*: Dine and dance under the stars at Brooklyn’s most magical gathering! Get ready to dance and raise a glass to Brooklyn’s Backyard. Prospect Park Alliance provides the entertainment and breathtaking setting, while you gather with thousands of friends and neighbors to enjoy an evening under the stars in Prospect Park. Show off your creativity with your attire and table décor, and raise your glass in a toast to Brooklyn's Backyard. Early bird admission: $64.73.
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