Emma Davey

2 weeks ago | greenpointers.com | Emma Davey

Summer means outdoor movies!Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn returns to bring another slate of classic flicks to parks across Brooklyn (but we’re Greenpointers, so we’re only concerned with the McCarren Park line up). Brooklyn Magazine is co-sponsoring the event series. McCarren Park’s lineup has a bonus co-sponsor with PlutoTV, a streaming service who, frankly, punches above its weight with free programming.

2 weeks ago | greenpointers.com | Emma Davey

If you frequent McCarren Park, you’re likely familiar with the area of Bedford Avenue where the tennis courts end and the baseball fields begin, bifurcated by the street. It’s a natural place to cross, but one that requires jaywalking (a time-honored, but not entirely safe hallmark of city living). The city’s Department of Transportation just made it a little easier for pedestrians to pass with a new crosswalk in the middle of the street.

2 weeks ago | greenpointers.com | Emma Davey

The longstanding Japanese spot Bozu (296 Grand St.) will close after 21 years in operation. Bozu’s owners left a notice on the restaurant’s door and on the restaurant’s website, sharing that their last day would be June 21. Bozu served Japanese small plates, featuring their signature Sushi Bombs. “When we opened in 2004—back when Grand Street was still pretty rough—my partner Shinji and I built this place by hand. We had nothing but anxiety and a dream, so we worked like crazy,” said Makoto Suzuki.

3 weeks ago | greenpointers.com | Emma Davey

Good afternoon, GreenpointersSummer’s approach means more time in our local parks and green spaces. Reflect on the fight to get them built with this write up of a recent waterfront walking tour. And the battle for local environmental justice wages on, as recent community meetings made clear. The longstanding Polish cafe Polka Dot looks like it has shut its doors after crowdsourcing to stay afloat earlier this year. Hand roll bar Temakase eyes a summer opening.

3 weeks ago | greenpointers.com | Emma Davey

A new show at Halsey McKay Gallery (60 Greenpoint Ave., open by appt only) will bring together nine different artists across different media. “A Movable Feast,” curated by Austin Eddy, will open to the public on May 18, with an opening reception from 12 to 4 pm. “For me, I think this show was an opportunity to metaphorically and physically bring people together in a number of ways. Not just for the opening, or the conversations around the work or show.