The Weekender
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It’s event season in NYC. Beer, wine, art, and spice—this weekend’s got it all. Perhaps you’re in the market for some (affordable) art, or maybe you want to fulfill a dream of stomping barefoot in a barrel of grapes. Whether you hit up one of the events below, or make way to the beach to enjoy the rogue 80 degree weather, we hope you enjoy your weekend to its fullest!
Shop for Art That You Can Afford | Affordable Art Fair
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The Affordable Art Fair is back with 50 galleries popping up at The Tunnel for its Fall 2014 edition. Whether or not you’re looking to purchase some art, the fair makes for a great afternoon of art appreciation. Wander through and take it all in.
Check Out the Art Down Under | DUMBO Art Festival
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The DUMBO Art Festival returns this weekend for three days of installations, outdoor projections, studio openings, murals, dancers, and more. For a full list of artists and a guided map of festival, click here.
Taste the Hops | Brooklyn Pour
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This Saturday is the Brooklyn Pour craft beer festival at Skylight One Hanson. If you’re a beer fanatic, you’ll feel right at home among fellow beer connoisseurs and over 100 craft beers from New York and elsewhere. Early Bird tickets are sold out, but you can still grab some at the door. Get more info here.
Add Some Spice to Your Weekend | Chile Pepper Festival
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Also happening this Saturday is the Chile Pepper Festival at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. If you can handle the heat, head to Brooklyn and taste-test your way through hot sauces and “fiery foods.” The festival will also feature danceable live music, fire breathers, and acres of gardens to frolic through.
Get Your Feet Dirty | The Great Brooklyn Grape Stomp
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Feel the grapes squish beneath your toes. You may actually be in Brooklyn, but for a moment you can pretend you’re stomping in the vineyards of France. On Saturday, Brooklyn Plantology is hosting its Great Brooklyn Grape Stomp, which is free and open to anyone ready to roll up their pants and jump in a barrel of grapes. Find out more details here.
Goodbye, Gardens. Hello, Condos. | Goodbye Havemeyer Park Bash
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Sadly, North Brooklyn Farms and Havemeyer Park is celebrating its last day this weekend. Havemeyer Park will be closing its gates as the Domino Sugar Factory lot prepares for condo development. The good news is that the park and farm may be popping up again next year in a different area across Kent Avenue. In the meantime, stop by this weekend for the Goodbye Havemeyer Park Bash. Details can be found on their Facebook page.