Hungry Eyes
Whatever became of Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey after “Dirty Dancing”? Their moves were immortalized in a scene-for-scene Bollywood remake. Saturday the two movies will be shown side by side at the recently renovated and reopened Monkey Town — because nobody puts Muskaan in a corner! (site>>)
Water Park
Four local boating groups and boathouses will […]

As more and more hit the road on two wheels — 77 percent more since 2000 — and as more lanes are added for riders, bicycling is fast becoming the city’s best transportation option. While that decades-old rusted Schwinn cruiser will still take you a few blocks, if you commute, ride distance, or want […]

Animaniacs
Ever since the word “D’oh” entered our lexicon, it’s generally been acceptable for adults to love cartoons, and this weekend you can indulge your inner kid at the Animation Block Party, which kicks off with a Rooftop Films’ presentation in Williamsburg including a set from electro-pop outfit Plushgun and an open bar afterparty at […]

Sweet Spot
In the hoopla over the Waterfalls, we overlooked Pier 1, the urban oasis at Brooklyn Bridge Park (thanks for the tip, Alison!). The appeal? Wine, beer, and affordable fare like fish tacos in a still-quiet, waterfront public park, with a patch of grass and sand overlooking Manhattan and Olafur Eliasson’s industrial waterworks. Open till […]

To Do in Dumbo
Free bike valet parking, a show in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge… Sounds like Movies with a View, but it’s the Brooklyn Bridge Park’s new Music at the Bridge series, featuring bands presented by area venues like Union Hall and Issue Project Room. It begins tonight with the Barbès-curated […]

For your viewing pleasure, two sites that make the city their muse:
Point and Guess
You think you know this city? Then test your knowledge on Guess Where NYC, an ongoing Flickr guessing-game. Members post photos taken in any of the five boroughs — like this one by yours truly — tag them appropriately, then wait […]

Red, White and Booze
From East River views to local craft brews, Brooklyn does Fourth of July right. During the Battle of Chicken and Beer at the Brooklyn Lyceum, the fried chicken is endless, the Brooklyn Lager is all-you-can-drink, and the break dancing should not be attempted at home. At The Yard, hipsters celebrate their independence […]

Whether you’re sticking in town for July 4 or getting away (lucky soul, you), we’ve compiled three fantastic bike rides for ambitious urban exploring this summer. Before setting out, map your address to the ride’s starting point using the ingenious Ride the City site, and bring a NYC Cycling Map (free at any good […]

Good thing Saturday’s the longest day of the year. With all that time you can catch the Mermaid Parade in Coney at 2, have a drink at the new Beer Island (on Stillwell between Surf Ave and the Boardwalk), then hear live music at the Newkirk Ave. eco-themed Block Party, courtesy of […]

Like other web tv endeavors to come out of Williamsburg, Feed Me: The Brooklyn Cooking Dating Show, has all the ingredients of a hit: Two Brooklynites who love to cook are set up and filmed while making dinner for their blind date.

Creator Adam Pollock does the pairing, using an online survey to figure out […]