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Brooklyn holiday events

A new BK Meatup to cure the holiday blues

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Find your very own Santa at the BK Holiday Meatup

Holidays. Nog with two straws. People skating hand-in-hand. Sickeningly cute couples huddled for warmth behind a frosted coffee shop window. It’s all enough happy winter romantic goo to make you want to vomit. And you know damn well you want to be a part of it. Unfortunately, December is a notoriously crappy time to meet new people to date, what with everyone’s attentions all on parties and family and such. But this year, don’t worry, because the BK Meatup is back, and it’s meatier than before. Read the rest of this entry »

16 ways to help other Brooklynites

holidayhelpIt’s the season for giving, especially to the needy, and there’s so much more you can do than throw change in the Salvation bucket or drop a few cans of creamed whatever at the local food drive. Why not go for the charity glory and don a full Santa suit for the kids, or better yet, walk some nice old lady’s dog on Christmas Eve? Whatever your inclinations, get started with our roughly 16-point guide to holiday charity in (and around) Brooklyn.

No. 1: Provide your own jingle bell rock
For any under-appreciated rockers out there, Brooklyn Nonviolent Communication is seeking volunteer musicians to provide the tunes at their holiday party. You’ll play a few hours of background music, and you’ll even be allowed to set up a table to peddle your records and merch. Contact Dian Killian at 718-797-9525 or Kelly Shannon at events@brooklynnvc.org for more information. Read the rest of this entry »


A new BK Meatup to cure the holiday blues

hot santa

Find your very own Santa at the BK Holiday Meatup

Holidays. Nog with two straws. People skating hand-in-hand. Sickeningly cute couples huddled for warmth behind a frosted coffee shop window. It’s all enough happy winter romantic goo to make you want to vomit. And you know damn well you want to be a part of it. Unfortunately, December is a notoriously crappy time to meet new people to date, what with everyone’s attentions all on parties and family and such. But this year, don’t worry, because the BK Meatup is back, and it’s meatier than before. Read the rest of this entry »