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🌿 Your 6/21 Greenpoint weekend hit list
The Greenpoint Minute Team
June 21, 2024
Friday looks good on you, North Brooklyn!
Get ready to slam that laptop shut. If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, we have you covered.
As always, readable in under 5 minutes.
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Bake Sale without Borders @ Archestratus
A community bake sale to provide resources where they’re desperately needed.
Archestratus is hosting a bake sale to raise money for Doctors without Borders, a non-profit organization that is currently operating extensively in the Gaza Strip and other conflict zones, to provide humanitarian medical care to those who need it most. The bake sale will run from 1:00pm - 7:00pm on Saturday, 6/22 at Archestratus in Greenpoint. Drop off your to-be-donated baked goods today or Saturday morning from 10:00am - 12:30pm. All proceeds will go to Doctors without Borders. Last fall’s bake sale raised over $4k for the organization, let’s help raise more!
Other events and happenings
No plans this weekend? We can fix that.
Negroni Tasting Party @ Duke’s Liquor Box
Date: Friday (6/21)
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Duke’s Liquor Box, Greenpoint
Description: Stop by Duke’s Liquor Box this evening to sample some cocktails by The New York Cocktail Company. Four different negronis will be on offer.
Movies Under the Stars @ McGolrick Park
Date: Friday (6/21)
Time: 8:00pm
Location: McGolrick Park, Greenpoint
Description: Lincoln Restler, council member for District 33, is hosting a Movie Night in McGolrick park! Entry is free, just bring a blanket and a snack. The Little Mermaid (2023 version) will be featured!
Jazz at McCarren Fridays @ McCarren Park House
Date: Friday (6/21)
Time: 8:00pm
Location: McCarren Park House, Greenpoint
Description: Visit McCarren Park House this Friday for some free live jazz. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Jazz curated by Lindsay Arden and Philip Ambuel.
Opening Day @ Carnitas Ramirez
Date: Friday (6/21)
Time: 12:00pm to close
Location: Carnitas Ramirez, East Village
Description: Taqueria Ramirez is officially opening their sister restaurant Carnitas Ramirez this Friday! Stop by to show your love for our local taqueria.
Chef Maria Pasta Party @ Pencil Factory
Date: Saturday (6/22)
Time: 1:00pm onwards
Location: Pencil Factory, Greenpoint
Description: Private chef Maria Lemmo will be cooking up pasta for purchase at Pencil Factory for all hungry patrons. Fresh pasta, cold wine, and an outside table sounds pretty good to us.
Crystal Smoothie @ McCarren Park House
Date: Saturday (6/22)
Time: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: McCarren Park House, Greenpoint
Description: Crystal Smoothie presents the second installment of their monthly residency at McCarren Park House in Greenpoint. Stop by on Saturday from 6-11pm to start your night. Entry is free with a suggested donation of $20.
Late Night Pizza Party @ Paulie Gee’s
Date: Saturday (6/22)
Time: 9:00pm to close
Location: Paulie Gee’s, Greenpoint
Description: Paulie Gee’s will be keeping the kitchen open late on Saturday night! Pizza and cocktails will be served until closing. Tonystarr and steph0 will be curating the vibes on vinyl.
Nature Walks @ McGolrick Park
Date: Sunday (6/23)
Time: 8:00am - 9:00am
Location: McGolrick Park., Greenpoint
Description: Join local artist Beatrice Wolert for a Japanese forest bathing session (shinrin yoku) at McGolrick Park, designed to enhance holistic health by connecting with nature. This self-care practice can improve mood, focus, and stress levels. Open to ages 18+, mats and journals will be provided; RSVP is required by Saturday due to limited space.
NYC Brewer’s Guild Celebration of Pride @ Greenpoint Beer & Ale
Date: Sunday (6/23)
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Greenpoint Beer & Ale Co., Greenpoint
Description: Join the NYC Brewer’s Guild on the roof at Greenpoint Beer & Ale Co. for a celebration of Pride Beers in 2024! Enjoy delicious craft brews, connect with friends, and support the LGBTQIA2S+ community at this in-person event filled with love, laughter, and great beer. Ticket holders get exclusive access to the rooftop and a lineup of #NYCbrewed Pride Beers, with proceeds benefiting the Ali Forney Center. Get your ticket for ~$20. More details below.
Garden Club Volunteer @ Under the K Bridge Park
Date: Sunday (6/23)
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Under the K Bridge Park., Greenpoint
Description: Join the NBK Parks Alliance Volunteers in a unique 7-acre park where you’ll tend to native plants in their “ecological lab for cultivating biodiversity amongst heavy industry”. You’ll work alongside experts to learn about the specific environmental and ecological needs of each space! Register below.
Accessible Yoga by NBK Angels @ Ascension Church
Date: Sunday (6/23)
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Ascension Church., Greenpoint
Description: North Brooklyn Angels and Greenpoint Community Yoga are hosting another accessible yoga session to bring neighbors together! The class will be a Vinyasa session: low impact movement focusing on building strength and awareness. Registration is $10, with 100% of the proceeds going to NBK Angels. Please bring your own mat and register at the link below!
Apartment of the week
We’d make this move. Click on the photo to view the listing.
16 Clifford Place, Greenpoint
An unassuming façade leads into a beautiful triplex with beautiful open spaces.
Photos we love
Community pics that deserve some extra love. Click on a photo to get linked to the source.
