This Week's Pulse: Valentine's Day in the Slope, PKLYN earns a new title, Queer Coffee & Connect, a Bottomless & Glutenless Dinner, and a French Cooking Class
Also happening this week: BAM free music series, a new solo exhibition at 440 Gallery, Wine for Me, and free salsa dancing!
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Here’s what’s happening this week:
NYC’s first all-electric residential skyscraper, located at 505 State Street in Downtown Brooklyn, will be powered by 100% renewable energy, making it the the city’s first carbon-free high-rise [BK Reader].
Brooklyn Museum announces plans to layoff more than a tenth of its workforce, cut salaries of senior leadership team, and reduce number of annual exhibitions [The New York Times].
Gowanus’s PKLYN. 📸: @arthagnyc
PKLYN becomes the first official DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) Assessment Center in NYC, giving players the opportunity to have their skills assessed and receive an official DUPR rating.
Downtown Brooklyn-based BRIC opens applications for BRIClab, a multi-disciplinary residency program that offers emerging to mid-career artists essential support and opportunities to share their work. Click here for more info.
Plus, if you’re feeling chilly this week, check out our list of local bars & restaurants with fireplaces— you’ll be feeling cozy in no time!
—Mychal
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Our Top Picks
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Thursday, February 13th (Today):
Info Session: How Nonprofits, Faith Groups, & Businesses Can Protect Immigrants (Virtual), 10:30am: Join NYC Council Member Alexa Avilés for a virtual information session covering NYC sanctuary city laws & policy changes, how to know your rights, and preparedness for immigration enforcement. FREE— registration required.
Roasting House Reading @ Kos Kaffe, 7-10pm: Join Kos Kaffe for an evening of poetry, fiction, & essays! This event features work from a range of brilliant writers, both new and established. Refreshments provided until they run out! FREE— RSVP required.
Vow for Girls Galentine's Day Brooklyn Celebration @ The Ripped Bodice 7-9pm*: This fun-filled and lively evening will support the fight to end child marriage and help ensure every girl gets the happily ever after she deserves. This is a ticketed event with 100% of proceeds donated to Vow for Girls. Featuring an exciting lineup of romance authors plus special guest Stacey Abrams. $35.
BAM Free Music Series: Pedrito Martínez @ Brooklyn Academy of Music, 7pm: Dance, mingle, and experience live music in an intimate setting in this exciting series of performances at The Adam Space in BAM’s Peter J. Sharp Building. Since arriving in New York City in 1998, Cuban percussionist Pedrito Martínez has collaborated on records and onstage with superstars like Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Wynton Marsalis, and Camila Cabello. Martinez, a consummate master of the batá drum, has played, sung, and danced with dozens of Cuban rumba groups. A founding member of the successful crossover band Yerba Buena, he formed his own group in 2005, winning hearts and topping polls worldwide with concerts and recordings. FREE- RSVP required.
Friday, February 14th:
Valentine’s Day Fight Night @ Strong Rope Brewery (Red Hook), 7pm*: Get ready for a Valentine's Day like no other! This unforgettable evening of drag queen pro wrestling, tantalizing burlesque performances, and a vibrant selection of local vendors to shop the perfect gift (for your boo or yourself!) is perfect for those celebrating love, friendship, or just good vibes. Sip on craft brews, cheer on the queens as they battle it out in the ring, and enjoy a night that’s as fierce as it is fabulous. FREE.
Singles Night @ The Saloon at Clover Club, 7pm-close: Looking for a valentine? Come celebrate V-day at The Saloon in Carroll Gardens and mingle with other singles over cocktails! FREE admission.
Not My Slutty Valentine’s Day Dance Party @ Littlefield’s (Friday, February 14th, 10pm): The Not My Party crew is back with a lil sweet and flirty engagement to celebrate l-o-v-e in all its forms. Whether you're singling mingling, looking to get dolled up and twirl with the gals, your boyfriend has suspiciously excellent taste, or you're just here for the free (eye) candy... come get lost in the dance-chem. There will be a kissing photo booth, a disco ball, flash tattoos, floral estrangements, live tunes, chocolates, and Valentines galore! $9.95.
Saturday, February 15th:
Queer Clay with Me @ Principles Cafe, 2-5pm*: Looking for a creative way to connect with others? Whether it’s your first time working with clay or you’re a seasoned pro, this event is your chance to relax, create, and make new connections in a safe, welcoming space. All materials (clay, tools) are provided—just bring yourself and your creative energy! Enjoy delicious coffee and pastries from Principles Café while you create in a cozy, relaxed environment. Perfect for all ages— feel free to come solo or bring a friend. $10.
4th Annual Galentine’s Day @ Whisk & Whiskey, 2-6pm: Celebrate sisterhood with tarot readings, self-love letters, friendship bracelet-making, a pasties-making class, drink specials, and karaoke. Oyster Pop-Up hosted by @oystermikesrawbar in the evening! FREE.
Karen Gibbons: Allusion (Illusion and Delusion) Opening Reception @ 440 Gallery, 4-6pm: Artist-run 440 Gallery is pleased to present Karen Gibbons’s solo exhibition Allusion (Illusion and Delusion). Gibbons explores humanity's complex relationship within nature, delving into the layers of identity, history, and experience that shape our understanding of ourselves. Using a blend of found materials, collage, acrylic, and pastel, her work reflects on the interplay between the literal, the emotional, and the abstract. She creates a visual language that speaks to the illusions and delusions embedded within our perception of reality. On view through Mar 16th. FREE.
Wine For Me @ Public Records, 3-7pm: This natural wine community and monthly event series aims to make wine culture more intersectional and inclusive. This month’s event features a curated wine list and music by DJs Nino Brown and Riobamba. $17.51.
Free Salsa Class @ Dance Fever Studios, 7pm: Continue the Valentine’s day celebrations with Dance Fever Studio’s free Salsa class! All are welcome— call 718-637-3216 to register.
Sunday, February 16th:
The Bayaal Collective: Artists’ Edition @ Bayaal, 1-6pm: The Bayaal Collective proudly presents a vibrant celebration of Black artistry and culture in honor of Black History Month. This reunion unites renowned artists who have previously exhibited in prestigious spaces such as the Harlem Fine Arts Show and Art Basel. This is a celebration of art, culture, and community you won’t want to miss! RSVP required.
Queer Coffee & Connect @ Principles BK, 1-4pm: Join Principles BK for a cozy afternoon of coffee, creativity, and connection! Meet & vibe with fellow Queer BK community members in a casual coworking vibes—bring your laptop or art supplies! Enjoy games, creative activities, and meaningful conversations. $5 suggested donation— RSVP recommended.
Wednesday, February 19th:
Hebrew Conversation for Adults @ Brooklyn Public Library (Virtual), 10am-11:30am: All interested in learning Hebrew are welcome to join BPL’s Hebrew class for beginners on Zoom. Registration required.
Book ahead for these popular events:
French Classics Cooking Class @ The Common (February 20th, 6-9pm): This popular immersive cooking & dining experience includes three hours of hands-on cooking under Chef instruction in a professional restaurant kitchen. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, wine, the dinner you’ve prepared, and coffee or tea to end the meal. Great for beginners and seasoned cooks alike! $109.
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Local Business Buzz ✨
Bottomless & Glutenless: A Night at Wild (Thursday, March 6th, 8-10pm): A 100% gluten free dinner, bottomless drinks, and live jazz? Say less. Ticket price includes a 3-course gluten free dinner, wine, beer, cocktails & mocktails for everyone. Plus, live jazz to keep the vibes flowing and goodie bags packed with gluten-free treats! $100.
Prospect Heights restaurant Wayward Fare among new wave of restaurants offering complimentary welcome drinks to diners upon arrival. Read more here.
LoFi Bar in Park Slope has a new interactive art piece on display!
Scottadito Osteria Toscana is offering a three course menu, which includes on glass of Pinot Grigio or Cabernet, for $44.95 from Sunday-Thursday this month.
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