About New York: BrooklynGet the latest headlines from the About.com New York: Brooklyn GuideSite.It's Picnic Time in the City- June 14, 2008 Not only is June 18 International Picnic Day, but June is officially National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month. Why not hit the park this weekend with a basket full of lunch...http://brooklyn.about.com/b/a/000115.htm Weekend Picks- June 12, 2008 Brooklyn Pride Parade and FestivalWith a charity-driven 10K, an all-day multicultural festival, and a "Night Time Parade" followed by an official after-pride party, the Brooklyn Pride festivities will keep you...http://brooklyn.about.com/b/a/000114.htm Celebrate Brooklyn! 2008- June 10, 2008 This year Celebrate Brooklyn! turns 30, and there's even a YouTube video in honor of the occasion. The summer-long event series begins on Thursday, June 12, and I'm looking forward...http://brooklyn.about.com/b/a/000096.htm Brooklyn Pizza Night- June 9, 2008 Help celebrate New York's pizza past (and present) tomorrow night in DUMBO. As part of the NYC Food Film Festival, there will be screenings of three short films, two of...http://brooklyn.about.com/b/a/000113.htm Ikea's "Get There" Giveaway- June 8, 2008 New York City's first Ikea doesn't open in Red Hook until June 18, but the store is drumming up excitement for the big day with an instant win sweepstakes. Feeling...http://brooklyn.about.com/b/a/000111.htm Weekend Picks- June 6, 2008 Victorian Flatbush House TourTour the interiors of 10 spectacular homes. Tickets are $20. Sunday, 1pm to 6pm Victorian Flatbush, between Flatbush Avenue and Coney Island Avenue (718) 859-3800 Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk Stroll down Atlantic...http://brooklyn.about.com/b/a/000112.htm Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk- June 5, 2008 This weekend, you won't want to miss the annual Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk, which will run on both Saturday and Sunday. Artists, art exhibitors, and shop owners will open their doors...http://brooklyn.about.com/b/a/000110.htm June Events Calendar- June 4, 2008 There are all sorts of great events happening in Brooklyn this month. The annual Celebrate Brooklyn Festival starts next week, the Mermaid Parade is set for June 21, and the...http://brooklyn.about.com/b/a/000109.htm Brooklyn + Ice Cream = Glorious- June 3, 2008 It may not officially be summer yet, but ice cream season has definitely arrived, and Brooklyn has several new notable ice cream options. Here are a few new sweet spots...http://brooklyn.about.com/b/a/000108.htm Brooklyn International Film Festival- June 2, 2008 It's movie week in Brooklyn! Not only is the Sundance Institute still going strong at BAM, but the 11th Annual Brooklyn International Film Festival, which brings together some of the...http://brooklyn.about.com/b/a/000107.htm |