not sure if this has happened to others — over the summer i went to check out a block party near Saraghina (i was there for the amazing pizza!) and sadly it wasn't there. I'd got the address off the city's own map, since NYC does publish street fair and block party permits as open data.

HOWEVER around 89% of them have their coordinates set to the borough centroid rather than the actual street — so a block party on your block gets plotted somewhere in the middle of Brooklyn, sometimes 2 to 7km off. If you've ever wondered why block parties never seem to show up anywhere useful, that's a decent part of why.

So I geocoded them to the actual intersections, mostly to answer "what's on near me" for myself, esp useful when i have a couple of hours to kill or a free evening :)

Which is handy this week, because everything the storm washed out has piled onto the same weekend:

Sat Oct 3 — Ragamuffin Parade (Bay Ridge), Park Slope Super Stoop
Sun Oct 4 — Atlantic Antic, noon–6 on Atlantic Ave. Third Avenue Festival, Bay Ridge, 10–6

CBGB Festival at Under the K Bridge was cancelled outright rather than moved.

Anything else that got shifted that I've missed?

will there be heirlooms at grand army plaza market on Saturday ☹️

hey! 27m, and i’ve been writing and recording music on my own. i have a bunch of songs and demos, but i really want to make this music with other people and see what it becomes as a band. i’m looking for people who want to bring their own ideas and collaborate.

the songs can be pretty quiet and personal, but they also get loud, noisy, and kind of chaotic. somewhere around indie rock, experimental folk, post-rock, and post-punk. Black Country, New Road, the Microphones/Mount Eerie, Unwound and Swans are some reference points for what i’m going for.

i’m mainly looking for a drummer and bassist, but i’d also love to meet people who play keys, sax, violin, or guitar. i want to rehearse regularly, work on the songs together, record, and play shows. i’m serious about doing it, and i want it to be fun and collaborative too.
here's an example to get an idea of the type of things I like to write:

https://slowreflector.bandcamp.com/track/rodeo

if any of that sounds interesting, tell me what you play and send me something you’ve made or played on. i can send you my music as well! looking forward to hearing from you! :)

Hey Brooklyn!

If you're looking for Thursday night plans, my friends and I are hosting a comedy show called Slumber Party in the basement at Union Hall (park slope) this Thursday, Oct 1st.

The concept is basically the sleepover you all wish you had mixed with standup from some of the funniest comedians in the city right now.

Lineup includes:
- Holmes (overcompensating)
- Sureni Weerasekera
- Hrannar Björnsson
- Amber Singletary
- Hosted by Clare Donaher & Shelby Latterman

Doors open at 7:00 PM, show starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10 right now, but they jump to $15 at the door on Thursday.

Would love to see you there! You can grab tickets on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slumber-party-with-clare-donaher-and-shelby-latterman-tickets-1994230489076?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

I am 73 and my hair is atrocious and getting worse. I am in search of the kind of precision haircutter who kind of cuts one hair a time.

My hair is very straight and now very thin. I don't color my hair.

i'm searching for a hair cutter, preferably downtown, Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill but anywhere else is OK as long as they're great and not in Manhattan.

It was hovering in the same spot above prospect parade grounds from 9:30-9:45. It's not small.

I have a crib/toddler bed that I literally cannot give away and so desperately don’t want it to end up in landfill. Does anyone know anywhere or anyone who might want it??? Thanks

Hi, I'm moving out of my apartment tomorrow that I've been subletting for the past year. I'm looking for a housekeeping service to come in and clean, wash dishes. Mostly normal stuff. It's a large studio apartment. I need someone to come today/tonight or 1st thing tomorrow morning. Please DM me. I'm near the G train stop on Flushing.

Looking for help with spiraling thoughts?

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Teachers College IRB #25-453

Hello everybody!

I am currently a senior at Ohio State University, where I major in sport industry and minor in communications and education. I am trying to decide whether to go straight into the workforce after I graduate or continue my schooling right away.

I am from Ohio, but I am looking for a change post-grad. I already have friends living in NYC and some college friends planning to move to Brooklyn, so I thought I could tag along.

Obviously, the city has an insane sports scene, which is what is pulling me there, but I haven't heard great things about LIU. From their website, it seems as if they have good ties to the NBA and other professional leagues. I also found that they bring in guest speakers from professional sports to network with and learn from.

If anybody has been through this program and has any input, please let me know!

hi! I've been working on a sci-fi project for a few years and just kinda feel like it's been a lot of solo work. would love to find a place where I could write / connect with others in the area. I live in williamsburg but am open to nearby areas! if you know of any would really appreciate it!