The BKLYN Yard may have shut down operations after their landlord wanted them out, but it seems one party that was being hosted there will be allowed to continue. According to the NY Times, Justin Carter's weekly Sunday Best deejay event will go on, with permission from the landlord, at the space which is now being called 400 Carroll Street. more ›

Just as the sun comes out for the season, word comes in that the BKLYN Yard has been forced to shut down not one week after they kicked off the season with a weekend of opening events. Following yesterday's appearance in the NY Times, the organizers of the outdoor space on the Gowanus Canal have announced on their website that they're being forced out by their longtime landlord. more ›

Earlier this year we heard a horrible rumor that the Yard in Gowanus may have been shut down, but thankfully that was just a rumor. The outdoor space, located right on the polluted canal and host to a summer-long series of events, is back and better than ever. Grub Street reports that there's been a slight, inexplicable name change to BKLYN Yard (but no one will actually call it that), and that this season will launch with an event called Parked that brings food trucks (like Pizza Moto, the Community Juice Truck and Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream) to the space. Bring your appetite on May 23rd for that one! Red Hook vendor Margarita will also return with her huaraches later this summer, and other events include musical performances and a community swap meet. And let's not forget that the Yard always provides fresh fish heads for the courageous foodie on a budget. more ›

THEATER: Think small this weekend with Great Small Works’ Eighth International Toy Theater Festival and Contemporary Toy Theater Museum. The title is the biggest thing about this celebration of all things diminutive, in which innovate theater-makers work with miniature materials that will be further dwarfed by the cavernous environs of St. Ann’s Warehouse (conveniently located near the Telectroscope and the Brooklyn Bridge, which is celebrating 125 years all weekend). With over 100 artists involved, there are a lot of little shows to choose from, so check out the full details here. – John Del Signore more ›