Recently Queens venue Silent Barn was trashed, and seemingly saved by a Kickstarter campaign... and now its Brooklyn's turn to suffer a blow to the scene. Rumors have been flying around recently that Williamsburg's Monster Island would be demolished and reincarnated as a Whole Foods, and while there's no proof in the grocer taking over the space, it will be coming down this year. more ›

What better way to get out of the cold than to party in an art gallery? This Saturday there are two—count ’em, two—Brooklyn galleries sticking their tongues out at the weather and celebrating art with live music and festivities. And the best thing is, you don’t have to chose between them because they’re at different times: first, head to Secret Project Robot for the opening reception of Cameron Michel’s “A New Polymorphous Reality,” then make your way to 3rd Ward for The End of Ice. Read on for details involving grog and light-up costumes. more ›

Imagine a film festival without the, well, film. Sounds like a crazy idea, but that’s exactly what Andrew Jeffrey Wright envisioned when he came up with the International Flipbook Festival four years ago. The ingenious showcase of more than one hundred flipbooks has finished its tour of the UK and Philly to come to Brooklyn’s Secret Project Robot, hosted by Little Cakes. more ›

Cabin Comforts started out back in May, and now might be the perfect time to head over if you haven't already. The rustic cabin allows you to enjoy art within a home-like atmosphere, not a gallery. On top of an installation/group exhibition, this is a great place to do some holiday shopping! more ›

THEATER: Mike Daisey, the versatile, unpredictable monologuist (and onetime Gothamist interviewee), has revealed a lot about his own past and personality over the course of his years of performing and writing. Now, in the last entry of the season at Galapagos' "Evolve" series, he's going after new material -- a select array of "Great Men of Genius" other than himself. Last week he explored the life more ›

EVENT: It's the first Friday in April, which means one thing (to us at least): the Guggenheim! The Flavorpill curated event has Rjd2 and MC Beans bringing their style to the turntables tonight. Drink and dance the night away, but don't touch the art please. more ›

For some of you this weekend marks the launch of fashion week, for others there's a big game on Sunday. Whether you're in couture or sweatpants we have some suggestions on what you can do over the next few days: more ›