Openings— Ramblin' Chick, Dibs Shop, & sweetgreen. Plus, Outdoor Movies & A Night at Niblo’s Garden!
Also this week: Grab a slice at one of the top 5 pizza spots in the US, paddle under the stars, attend a Wimbledon watch party, and sip vino & view art.
Here’s what’s happening this week:
✨Openings:✨
Ramblin’ Chick, new fast casual concept from the co-founders of Ample Hills, will open early next year. Scroll down to Our Weekly Picks to check out their upcoming sneak peak event!
Vintage, home, & gift store Dibs Shop will open on 393 5th Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets this Sunday, July 13th!
sweetgreen is now open on St Marks and Flatbush Avenue.
Closing: Gowanus cocktail bar Dirty Precious announced they would be closing their doors when their lease expires on August 9th. We’ll miss them!
New in the neighborhood:
Swing by 420 Carroll Street to check out these fun new chairs by artist Jos Prol!
Neighborhood business news:
Brooklyn DOP Pizza on 5th Avenue and Carroll Street, is ranked #5 in the U.S. by 50 Top Pizza in the Slice category. 🍕Congrats!
Where are you eating this summer? As Andrea Strong says in “The Strong Buzz”, “The great thing about slow summer weeks like these is that everyone is out of town and you can pretty much eat where you want to without too much difficulty.” Check out some of her recs here!
Don’t forget to school down for our top events & neighborhood happenings this week!
-Mychal
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Our Top Weekly Picks
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out—reserve tickets early!
Thursday, July 10 (Today):
Jazz in July @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 6-8pm: Celebrate summer at the Garden with live jazz on Thursday evenings. Bring a blanket to stretch out and enjoy the music, presented in partnership with local arts organizations. Performances start at 7. Each night also features a tour or other Garden activity. Pop-up bar; no outside food, drink, or chairs permitted. FREE with garden admission.
A Night at Niblo’s Garden @ Green-Wood, 7-9pm*: This sellout event transports you to the dazzling world of nineteenth-century entertainment, where the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus unleashes jaw-dropping talents: fire-eaters, musicians, contortionists, dancers, and so much more! It all unfolds against the backdrop of Crescent Water, bringing to life the legacy of Green-Wood’s famous residents Martha and William Niblo. $55/$44 for members.
📸: Maike Schulz Movies With A View: Bottoms @ Brooklyn Bridge Park (Harbor View Lawn), 6-10pm: Celebrate the return of Pluto TV Movies with a View with the first film of the season! This season’s films feature movies by and starring leading women with the theme of “Women In Hollywood”. Bottoms (R, 2023, 91 minutes), which is directed by Brooklyn-based Emma Seligman and co-written with star Rachel Sennott, is a hilarious, subversive teen comedy about two queer outcasts who start a self-defense club to gain popularity—and end up sparking a movement. FREE.
Full Moon Paddle @ Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club, 8-10:30pm: Join the Gowanus Dredgers Crew on a full-moon guided adventure! More romantic than a candlelit dinner, the magic of canoeing the Gowanus Canal under a full moon will leave you in awe. The stars should be on display along with harbor lights. Each canoe will have up to 3 people. Solo paddlers are welcome and will be paired with other members of the group based on experience and comfort in a canoe. $28.52.
Friday, July 11th:
Photography Reception + Wine Tasting @ Gowanus Wine Studio & Tasting Table, 4:30-7:30pm: Taste some great wines while taking in the work of artist Nicholas Bailey and his new exhibit “Potluck”! Taken over three years living in NYC, every photo in the exhibit brings something to the table- like a potluck. Whether it’s a religious scene, a cultural moment, or an intimate glimpse into city life, each image captures a slice of what makes New York…New York. Stop by for a complimentary tasting and a chance to meet Nicholas. This exhibit runs through September 28th and is curated by Park Slope Pulse writer Pam Wong! FREE.
Saturday, July 12th:
Dance Fitness @ Prospect Park Boathouse, 10-11am: Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shape-up NYC for a fun-filled dance fitness zumba class at the Boathouse! Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. All levels are welcomed and encouraged. Whether you want to learn some new choreography or need a space to step-touch and sing, this class is for you! FREE.
Good Neighbors of Park Slope Art Show – Opening Reception @ ShapeShifter Lab, 2-5pm: Come mingle with local artists and enjoy some amazing art at the Good Neighbors of Park Slope Art Show. The show features over 30 local artists! At 3pm, Rhea Sarah Kirstein will present a demo of “The Ways of Watercolor”. FREE.
Deaf Queer Event @ Principles GI Coffee House, 2-5pm: Are you queer? Do you know ASL or want to learn ASL? This will be a great opportunity for deaf and signing queer people to meet and chat with each other. All queer Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Coda, interpreters, ASL students, etc, are welcome at the event! FREE.
Wimbledon Watch Parties @ Farm.One, 4pm: Join Farm.One for the Women's and Men's Finals of the Wimbledon Championships on July 12 & 13! They'll be playing the matches with sound on our projector and TVs. Wearing white encouraged, but not required. FREE.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Benefit Concert: Still Woozy – Loveseat Tour, 6:30-8:30pm: Under the moniker Still Woozy, Portland-based singer-songwriter and producer Sven Gamsky creates psychedelic alternative music with a homespun mix of acoustic and electronic instruments. On his debut album, If This Isn’t Nice, I Don’t Know What Is (released in 2021), Gamsky redefines the limits of modern pop, incorporating elements of soul, folk, and psychedelia into a wildly infectious sound that leaves an immediate, lasting impact. $55.
Sunday, July 13th:
Open Hearth Baking Day at the Old Stone House, 12-4:30pm: Try your hand at baking in the Old Stone House’s 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! Hearth Master, Angel Martinez Lombardo, will be tracking the oven temperature and managing the flow of cooking. Non-bakers are also welcome to come hang out and volunteer for taste-testing duty. Donation-based.
Bridging the Gap: A Concert for Unity” @ ShapeShifter Lab, 4-6pm: Independent filmmakers Dave Rosenberg and Susan Gorrell present this powerful two-hour live music celebration bringing together Republicans, Democrats, and everyone in between through the unifying power of song. This special event marks the grand finale of Dave and Susan’s inspiring 23-day journey across America, where they sat down with more than 80 everyday Americans to hear what really matters to them. Their mission? To Make America United Again—by proving that we share more common ground than we’re often led to believe. $30.49.
Wimbledon Watch Parties @ Farm.One, 4pm: Join Farm.One for the Women's and Men's Finals of the Wimbledon Championships on July 12 & 13! They'll be playing the matches with sound on our projector and TVs. Wearing white encouraged, but not required. FREE.
Monday, July 14th:
Romantic Comedy @ The Ripped Bodice, 7pm: Stand up comedy, prizes, wine, and 10% off bookstore purchases are all a part of this monthly comedy series at The Ripped Bodice. FREE.
Tuesday, July 15th:
Vegan(ish) @ Leland*: Celebrate the bounty of local seasonal vegetables for one night only during this annual event! The five-course tasting menu can be made vegan or vegetarian. $85— book on Resy.
Wednesday, July 16th:
Outdoor Cinema: The French Connection @ Parklife, 8-10:30pm: Outdoor Cinema presents neo-noir thriller classic The French Connection (1971). A New York narcotics detective and his partner investigate a French drug ring shipping into the United States. This film is rated R. Walk-ins welcome, however reservations are highly recommended (note that you are coming for Outdoor Cinema for prime viewing seats). Food & drink purchase required.
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Book Ahead For These Popular Events:
Craft Your Ceramic Cheese Board @ Blue Room Pottery Studio (Saturday, July 19th, 2-4pm): Blue Room Pottery Studio and Léa Fromages are joining forces to merge the deliciousness of cheese with the beauty of pottery in this exciting event! Learn the process of pottery and make your very own ceramic cheese plate at Blue Room Pottery Studio, and discover how to plate and present from the cheese expert herself, all while while tasting some of the nicest cheese our neighborhood has to offer. $150.
A Taste of Ramblin' Chick @ No. 7 (Tuesday, July 22nd, 7pm)*: The Strongbuzz Salon invites you to an exclusive first taste of Ramblin’ Chick, the newest venture from Jackie Cuscuna and Brian Smith, co-founders of Ample Hills Creamery. Known for their inventive storytelling and nostalgic flavors, Jackie and Brian are now turning their attention from sweet to savory—reimagining the All American Burger with a bold new twist. You'll be among the first to taste this soulful new concept at this one-night-only preview event. Wine and beer from Smith & Vine will be served alongside refreshing Roseade and non-alcoholic verjus from Joni. Tickets include the full tasting menu and drinks. $50.
Local Business Buzz ✨
Bichota Brunch @ Bogota Latin Bistro: Drag Performer Nube Cloud hosts this weekly bottomless brunch series at Bogota, with fierce performances, flowing cocktails, and all the Latin pop you can handle. Tickets start at $17.85.
Weekly Way To Give Back 🎗️
Street Cleanup Volunteer Project with District 39 Clean Up Crew
Saturday, July 26th, 10am
Join the District 39 Cleanup Crew for a street cleanup! Meet at the intersection of 3rd Ave and Bergen St at 10am, and the group will head down 3rd Ave towards Douglass St. The Cleanup Crew will provide gloves, trash pickers and bags to those who need them, though you're welcome to bring any tools you may have. All are welcome!
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