Openings— Radio Bakery, Emack & Bolio’s, Luya, & Mitsuki Japanese Market. Plus, a stoop performance at BRIC and a Girl Scout cookie popup!
Other local events this week: Drag story hour, trivia & mocktails, Meet the Moment at Brooklyn Museum, and a night out at Golfzon Social.
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Here’s what’s happening this week:
Lots of exciting openings: Popular Greenpoint-based Radio Bakery opened its second location in Prospect Heights on Monday at 186 Underhill Avenue between Sterling Pl and St John’s Place.
Ice cream & smoothie shop Emack & Bolio’s opened last week at 242 Prospect Park West between Windsor Place and Prospect Ave. Omakase restaurant & wine bar Luya will open this month on 5th Avenue between Union & President streets. Mitsuki Japanese Market will celebrate the grand opening of their third location at 80 7th Avenue between Union St and Berkeley Pl! Stop by on March 15th to celebrate and enjoy giveaways, a tasting of premium Japanese foods, special discounts!
Brooklyn Academy of Music President Gina Duncan to step down in June [BK Reader].
The New York Climate Exchange is developing a 9 acre, $700 million climate solutions center on Governors Island, set to be completed in 2029 [The Tribeca Trib].
—Mychal
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Thursday, March 6th (Today):
The Imaginary Invalid @ BRIC, 7pm: Gravely ill while writing and performing this play, Molière explores the fear of death and the exploitation it can breed through his infinitely witty dialogue and in-your-face satire. This performance on the BRIC House Stoop will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt and music by cellist Johnathan Moore! Designed especially for those without regular access to public programming spaces, Stoop Share offers a platform for visual artists, performers, media makers, and the nonprofits that support them to amplify their voices and share their diverse visions. FREE- RSVP recommended.
From Tunisia to Venezuela: Nour Harkati & Mafer Bandola Live + Dance Party @ Friends and Lovers (Crown Heights), 7:30-11pm: Nour Harkati & Mafer Bandola bring a night of boundary-pushing, immersive sound to Friends and Lovers. Tunisian-born, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Nour Harkati, who was recently featured on NPR, fuses North African rhythms, folk, and jazz, Joining him is Mafer Bandola, a trailblazer on the bandola and electric bandola. Originally from Venezuela, she’s one of the few women to master this traditional four-stringed, avocado-shaped instrument. When the music ends, the party begins—stick around for a DJ dance party celebrating global sounds. $12.51.
Backpacking 101 @ Tuned, 7;30pm: This class hosted by 718 Outdoors covers the 4 components of a Bike Camping Trip: planning, packing, riding, and camping. FREE- registration required.
Saturday, March 8th:
Girl Scouts Cookie Pop Up @ Beer Witch, 2-5pm: Join Troop 2569 at Beer Witch, where they will be selling all your favorite cookies to-go. Stock up and support these young entrepreneurs as they work toward their goals.
Plus, enjoy beer + cookie pairings at the bar! Featuring 5 oz pours of select beer styles with a classic girls scout cookie (available while supplies last). Milk Stout & Tagalongs, Witbier & Trefoils, Samoas & Belgian Quad, Thin Mints & American Porter, and more! FREE entry.Convening: Meet the Moment @ Brooklyn Museum, 12-6pm: On International Women’s Day, join The Meteor for Meet the Moment—a summit featuring ideas, inspiration, and conversation with some of today’s most influential women and nonbinary leaders. The day brings together artists, journalists, athletes, activists, and other voices across generations to discuss 2025’s important issues, from political power to women’s sports to the future of health. Immerse yourself in discussions, performances, and interactive sessions that will leave you energized to meet the moment and build the future. From 4:30 to 6 pm, enjoy cocktails in the Beaux-Arts Court. $35/ $20 for members.
Convening: Meet the Moment. 📸: Brooklyn Museum Free Bachata Class @ Dance Fever Studios, 7pm: All levels are welcome for this free class in South Slope, which is followed by a Salsa Latin Mix Social at 8pm. Call 718 637-3216 to register. FREE.
Sunday, March 9th:
Drag Story Hour @ St. Lydia’s, 2-3pm: Calling all little bookworms and their grown-ups! Get ready for a Bilingual Drag Story Hour that's bursting with color, glitter, and giggles! Bilingual Drag Story Hour, hosted by Cafecito Social, is bursting with enchanting stories in both English and Spanish, joyful sing-alongs, creative crafts, and maybe even some Q&A. Embrace the sparkle and shine – dress up in your most fabulous outfits and get ready to shimmer. Come celebrate the beauty of language and culture! FREE- RSVP recommended.
Sip N’ Swap @ Ginger’s Bar, 2-5pm: Did someone say spring cleaning? Mark your calendars for Ginger’s 3rd annual Brooklyn Rugby Sip n Swap! Bring your clothes (athletic and non-athletic), shoes, jewelry, treasures. All are welcome! Nothing to swap? No worries - we suggest donations in lieu of items. FREE.
Monday, March 10th:
Commonwealth Running Club @ Grand Army Plaza, 6:30pm: If you’re looking to get out and meet fun and supportive people in the neighborhood, join the Commonwealth Run Club! The club meets weekly at Grand Army Plaza on Monday evenings and finishes each of their three routes at Commonwealth Bar for discounted drinks and good chatter. If you’re an early bird, they also meet Friday mornings at 7:30am! Walkers are welcome. FREE.
Tuesday, March 11th:
Tuesday Trivia @ Mockingbird, 7pm: Join zero-proof cocktail bar Mockingbird for a night of brain-teasing fun with @nyctrivialeague. Attendance is free, and winners take home prizes! Come early for Happy Hour (5-7 PM) and enjoy $2 off all beer, wine, cider, and truffle pretzel bites while you grab your seat. FREE.
Virtual Crafting Circle @ Brooklyn Public Library, 4-5pm: Do you like to craft? Looking for other people to craft with? Join BPL’s virtual crafting circle! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, get together with fellow crafters to chat and discuss what you're working on! Bring your knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, sewing, cross-stitch, drawing, watercolors, jewelry making- whatever art you're working on is welcome! This is not a class, but participants can and do ask each other questions from time to time! But you should have some experience in the craft/art that you're bringing. FREE- RSVP required.
Spirited Away Psychic & Paranormal Night @ Barrow’s Intense NY Tasting Room (Industry City), 6-9pm: Gather with NYC’s finest readers and psychics for a glorious evening of readings and craft cocktails, hosted by The Oracle! It’s eclipse season and Venus retrograde. What do you need to know? Featuring Aura Photography, Eclipse readings, Tarot readings, Palm readings, and more! FREE to attend.
Wednesday, March 12th:
Beyond the Secret Door @ Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co, 6pm: All proceeds from this fun, collaborative writing event benefit 826NYC, a youth education and writing nonprofit. Venture beyond the secret door of the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. and into a world with creative, fun, community-building writing activities. You’ll learn more about 826NYC, experience the power of collaborative writing, and make a friend (or three!). Light refreshments from local establishments will be provided.
There will be a raffle for awesome prizes! $40.
Parents and Friends Night Out at Golfzon Social Brooklyn, 7-9pm: Golfzon Social and Brooklyn Bridge Parents have partnered up to host a night out for fellow parents, friends of parents and neighbors! One complimentary wine or beer and a light fare per person (no kids). Additional food and drinks to purchase from their dinner menu. Make new friends, have a drink with friends, sing some karaoke or try out their indoor golf courses. FREE- RSVP required.
Book ahead for these popular events:
The Brooklyn SeltzerFest @ Industry City— March 16th, 11am-5pm: This festival celebrates everything related to (non-alcoholic) seltzer water and related effervescent topics, an event filled with vendors, activities, dynamic presenters, and exciting competitions. This year’s festival will also feature the second annual National Egg Cream Invitational, where filmmaker Benny Safdie will serve on the panel of judges. $36 for adults/ kids are free.
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Local Business Buzz ✨
Back Yard Bar & Billiards will now serve classic menu items from the East Village’s Hen House, including lamb and chicken shawarma supreme, shawarma platters, batata harry and their famous piri piri sandwich. Stop by, play pool, and enjoy some shawarma!
Harlem Shake is offering a “Sweet Lena” special for the month of March in honor of the late actress & activist Lena Horne. $2 from every sale of the strawberry cheesecake blended milkshake will be donated to Figure Skating in Harlem, the only figure skating organization serving Black & Brown girls in the U.S.
Gelato Season is back at Albero! Walk up to their gelato window daily from 11:30am-8pm!
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