Dirty Projectors in 2009, clean streets in 2011. Photo by Flickr's Rezflicks
The demise of the Jelly parties ended the idyllic summer tradition of raucous, free concerts on the Williamsburg waterfront. But now instead of that unsustainable utopia of outdoor music, slip n’ slides and dodgeball, you have a chance to actually work for your music, like the responsible adult you hope to be. Get free admission to this year’s ticketed waterfront shows by volunteering to pick up litter on the streets after the concerts. It’s a partnership of the Open Space Alliance and BurnedGreen, a new site for one-off volunteering opportunities in north Brooklyn. Here’s how to litter-patrol your way into hearing free Sonic Youth, TV On the Radio, Fleet Foxes and more this summer: Read the rest of this entry »
We are SO there this summer! Photo courtesy of Trust for Governor's Island.
It served as an army base for 200 years following the Revolutionary War — now the only battles are over picnic tables. Over the past few summers, Governors Island has gone from an unused historical curiosity to a reinvented summer day-trip destination with a full calendar of artsy fare, concerts and other frolicsome events, most of them free. That makes it pretty much the best thing to happen to summer around here since the Brooklyn Bridge Park got a spiffy makeover. Read the rest of this entry »
Lobisomem, Thursday at Zebulon
So, CMJ’s gone, but that just means back to ever-free-and-cheap business as usual. This week, get horny with Superhuman Happiness at Coco 66. In the mood instead for speedy strumming on the upright bass and falsetto singing? Nat Baldwin will satisfy. Otherwise, Dirty Excuse’s gritty female vocals will likely make your nose bleed, and Lobisomem will penetrate the insides of your soul with his eclectic electronica. Read the rest of this entry »
I Am The Heat, playing for Haiti tonight
Combine the high-stylin’ festivities of Fashion Week with doing some much-needed good, and you get what we call an unmissable night out. Tonight, Sept. 14, at the Knitting Factory, the W’Burg brand Brooklyn Royalty is throwing Fashion Rocks for Haiti, a back-to-school fundraiser and indie gogo launch party. It’ll be an evening of live music, exclusive BKR fashion and dollars to help educate girls in Haiti. Read the rest of this entry »
Reggie Watts, Tuesday at Fort Greene Park
Did the rain keep you from some of this past weekend’s hottest events? Make up for it with the usual chock-full week of free and cheap tunes. Show your love for Brooklyn based musician/comedian Reggie Watts at Fort Greene Park. And while you’re at it, stop by Zebulon for some jazzy improvisationals with Mostly Other People do the killing. Nearly everything we’ve listed this week is free, so get out there and listen to something new already. Read the rest of this entry »
Video Daughters,Wednesday at The Glasslands
Although it’s a short Labor-Day week, there’s no lack of boogey-inducing music to get you through to the next days off. Happy Birthday is rolling through with a free show tonight at Brooklyn Bowl. Think Beach Boys meet the Dirty Projectors. Then The Glasslands has got a pretty mean Wednesday night line-up with, among others, the ever-jovial Video Daughters (no one sings the Tri-State Area blues like they do). You know the deal, nothing’s more than $5. Read the rest of this entry »
The Pioneers of Seduction, Aug. 31 at Bruar Falls
Not the most hopping week ever for cheap music in the BK atmosphere, but there’s still plenty to keep your attention. Definitely head out to tonight’s open jam session (Aug. 30) at the Slope’s Puppets Jazz Club. We hear it’s facing some hard times and could use the support. What else? Go ahead and wake up beautiful with the Pioneers of Seduction, or get into some do-it-yourself, home-studio-sound head sway with Family Lumber. Read the rest of this entry »
FRIDAY
8pm: Talk dirty to me: get tips and hints for keeping us your partner hot in the bedroom. bonus: free lube samples! Babeland (Park Slope), free.
9pm: The Machine (honing their Pink Floyd skills for 20+ years) perform a mix of Floyd standards @ Brooklyn Bowl, $15
5pm-3am (thru Saturday): Puppets Jazz Bar (South Park Slope) is facing the possibility they may have to close their doors. help to keep them open at this two-day fundraiser. no cover, pay what you can. Read the rest of this entry »
The Press, Wednesday at The Woods
In case the recent saga of the Pool Parties doused your faith a bit in the music gratis, it’s time to get back on track (they did). This week, wile out to free psychedelic riffs by Dinowalrus at Bruar Falls or get freaky with some fresh tunage by The Press at The Woods. As usual, nothing tops $5.
Monday, Aug. 23
MLK Concert Series Caribbean Night with Sean Paul and the Mighty Sparrow: Wingate Field, Brooklyn Ave. between Rutland Rd. and Winthrop St., free, 7:30 p.m. Read the rest of this entry »
Street artist Skewville's "Last Exit to Skewville," on display during Northside. Photo via Jaime Rojo.
It’s my favorite time of year again: Not only is summer bursting from every cracked hydrant and aromatic taco truck, but the L Magazine’s Northside Festival is here, which means I can stop hauling ass to Prospect Park and effortlessly lure all of my friends to Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Bushwick for a glorious four days of burgeoning culture. Badges for the fest would have run you $60-$200 (and are sold out anyway), and tickets to the bigger shows have their own big price tags. But there’s plenty to do that’s doesn’t involve opening your wallet. Check out Brokelyn’s guide to free Northside, plus some bonus tips to the festival’s associated deals and freebies to help you soak up loads of film, music, art and north Brooklyn pride, without breaking the bank. Read the rest of this entry »
Dirty Projectors in 2009, clean streets in 2011. Photo by Flickr's Rezflicks
The demise of the Jelly parties ended the idyllic summer tradition of raucous, free concerts on the Williamsburg waterfront. But now instead of that unsustainable utopia of outdoor music, slip n’ slides and dodgeball, you have a chance to actually work for your music, like the responsible adult you hope to be. Get free admission to this year’s ticketed waterfront shows by volunteering to pick up litter on the streets after the concerts. It’s a partnership of the Open Space Alliance and BurnedGreen, a new site for one-off volunteering opportunities in north Brooklyn. Here’s how to litter-patrol your way into hearing free Sonic Youth, TV On the Radio, Fleet Foxes and more this summer: Read the rest of this entry »
We are SO there this summer! Photo courtesy of Trust for Governor's Island.
It served as an army base for 200 years following the Revolutionary War — now the only battles are over picnic tables. Over the past few summers, Governors Island has gone from an unused historical curiosity to a reinvented summer day-trip destination with a full calendar of artsy fare, concerts and other frolicsome events, most of them free. That makes it pretty much the best thing to happen to summer around here since the Brooklyn Bridge Park got a spiffy makeover. Read the rest of this entry »
Lobisomem, Thursday at Zebulon
So, CMJ’s gone, but that just means back to ever-free-and-cheap business as usual. This week, get horny with Superhuman Happiness at Coco 66. In the mood instead for speedy strumming on the upright bass and falsetto singing? Nat Baldwin will satisfy. Otherwise, Dirty Excuse’s gritty female vocals will likely make your nose bleed, and Lobisomem will penetrate the insides of your soul with his eclectic electronica. Read the rest of this entry »
I Am The Heat, playing for Haiti tonight
Combine the high-stylin’ festivities of Fashion Week with doing some much-needed good, and you get what we call an unmissable night out. Tonight, Sept. 14, at the Knitting Factory, the W’Burg brand Brooklyn Royalty is throwing Fashion Rocks for Haiti, a back-to-school fundraiser and indie gogo launch party. It’ll be an evening of live music, exclusive BKR fashion and dollars to help educate girls in Haiti. Read the rest of this entry »
Reggie Watts, Tuesday at Fort Greene Park
Did the rain keep you from some of this past weekend’s hottest events? Make up for it with the usual chock-full week of free and cheap tunes. Show your love for Brooklyn based musician/comedian Reggie Watts at Fort Greene Park. And while you’re at it, stop by Zebulon for some jazzy improvisationals with Mostly Other People do the killing. Nearly everything we’ve listed this week is free, so get out there and listen to something new already. Read the rest of this entry »
Video Daughters,Wednesday at The Glasslands
Although it’s a short Labor-Day week, there’s no lack of boogey-inducing music to get you through to the next days off. Happy Birthday is rolling through with a free show tonight at Brooklyn Bowl. Think Beach Boys meet the Dirty Projectors. Then The Glasslands has got a pretty mean Wednesday night line-up with, among others, the ever-jovial Video Daughters (no one sings the Tri-State Area blues like they do). You know the deal, nothing’s more than $5. Read the rest of this entry »
The Pioneers of Seduction, Aug. 31 at Bruar Falls
Not the most hopping week ever for cheap music in the BK atmosphere, but there’s still plenty to keep your attention. Definitely head out to tonight’s open jam session (Aug. 30) at the Slope’s Puppets Jazz Club. We hear it’s facing some hard times and could use the support. What else? Go ahead and wake up beautiful with the Pioneers of Seduction, or get into some do-it-yourself, home-studio-sound head sway with Family Lumber. Read the rest of this entry »
FRIDAY
8pm: Talk dirty to me: get tips and hints for keeping us your partner hot in the bedroom. bonus: free lube samples! Babeland (Park Slope), free.
9pm: The Machine (honing their Pink Floyd skills for 20+ years) perform a mix of Floyd standards @ Brooklyn Bowl, $15
5pm-3am (thru Saturday): Puppets Jazz Bar (South Park Slope) is facing the possibility they may have to close their doors. help to keep them open at this two-day fundraiser. no cover, pay what you can. Read the rest of this entry »
The Press, Wednesday at The Woods
In case the recent saga of the Pool Parties doused your faith a bit in the music gratis, it’s time to get back on track (they did). This week, wile out to free psychedelic riffs by Dinowalrus at Bruar Falls or get freaky with some fresh tunage by The Press at The Woods. As usual, nothing tops $5.
Monday, Aug. 23
MLK Concert Series Caribbean Night with Sean Paul and the Mighty Sparrow: Wingate Field, Brooklyn Ave. between Rutland Rd. and Winthrop St., free, 7:30 p.m. Read the rest of this entry »
