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June Events in Brooklyn

We are so excited about these warm days we’ve been feeling over the weekend that we are looking ahead and dreaming of all the fun we’re going to have in June! We’ve highlighted three very exciting June happenings that take place in Brooklyn every year. First and longest running is the Mermaid Parade in Coney […]

Circumnavigating Governors Island: Red Hook Boaters Yearly Fundraiser

The Red Hook Boaters offers free kayaking all summer long and volunteer beach clean up programs. This non-profit is able to provide these fun and vital community activities because they get funded through donations. Their annual fundraiser is a big factor in their ability to be there for Red Hook over the summer and it’s happening […]

Memorial Day Weekend in Brooklyn.

We’ve already posted a blog about a lovely and free event happening in Brooklyn at Greenwood Cemetery coming up this Monday but what about the rest of the holiday weekend? We’ve got you covered there too! Lots going on all around NYC and here is a great guide via 6 sqft for activities happening this […]

Money Saving Tips on Lucky Penny Day!

Today is Lucky Penny Day, which is a perfect opportunity to talk about saving for a down payment and other important financial steps to take if you’d like to purchase a home. For advice on interests rates and other expertise in the area of mortgages, our friend Mark Maimon of Freedom Mortgage has posted several […]

Female Artists of Brooklyn Show Until June 2nd.

The Ilana Greenberg Gallery, at 110 Union Street in Brooklyn, launched an exhibit in honor of Mother’s Day at the beginning of May. It’s Female Artists of Brooklyn and will be on display until June 2nd so if you have yet to venture down to this space you have a couple more weeks to do […]

The 20th Annual Memorial Day Concert at Greenwood Cemetery.

Events at Greenwood Cemetery are always something to behold. The dramatic and beautiful scenery add to the excellent concerts and other events they host. The only difference with this yearly concert, which will take place this year May 28th at 2:30pm, is that it is free! Read more about the show and RSVP here! Bring […]

Residency Unlimited Artist Interview Series: Paula Dunlop

Here is our second installation of the series of artist interviews from the recent art show in our gallery space at 351 Van Brunt, Compére Collective, which was called CONTINGENCIES.  Paula Dunlop is an artist, designer and maker from Brisbane, Australia. You can see her work in our gallery below and featured on her website. What has it […]

Free Outdoor Happenings in Brooklyn!

The weather this week has had it’s ups and downs. Definitely looking like it may be warming up for good for the rest of the season. Fingers crossed! We have some ideas for free outdoor events that are happening all spring/summer long. Take advantage of the sun when you can! Brooklyn Botanic Gardens now has […]

Self Storage Space Opens in Red Hook.

We’d like to share this brief bit about a new small business in our area, Liberty View Self Storage. Read more and view photos of their space below! Liberty View Self Storage is located on the 3rd floor at 106 Ferris Street. We wanted to find a space where our Red Hook neighbors could store their household […]

Red Hook Fest in Two Weeks!

One of our favorite annual events is Red Hook Fest. This weekend of dance performances, food and activities (including scavenger hunts, free kayaking on the river, and reading tents is a wonderful celebration of the Red Hook community and New York City itself.  Read more below about the goings on for each day. FRIDAY, MAY […]