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World Pillow Fight Day at Union Square
Are you passive aggressive, love flash mobs, or really just enjoy the cathartic act of hitting strangers in the face? Well you’re in luck. because today is your day with International Pillow Fight Day. In its sixth year running, New Yorkers have flocked to Union Square and all over the world
Rye House Manhattan: Insane Lunch Special (Posse)
Betcha didn’t know that there’s another Rye (House) in town that ISN’T the one in Williamsburg! Rye HOUSE is, in fact, sort of near the Union Square area of Manhattan, and is one of those gastropubs. I know what you’re thinking, ohhhhh those places are so overpriced and whatnot. But
Catch Michael Showalter and Neko Case This Thursday for FREE
Depending on your generation, Michael Showalter can mean different things. For those of us old enough to remember anti-establishment MTV, you may remember him bringing youthful, Monty-Python-style frenetic sketch comedy in The State. Then there are those who will best remember him as the sincere Coop from Wet Hot American
FREE Amy Sedaris Reading About Crafts
I never got into Strangers with Candy. In the first episode I watched, someone cooked Jerri’s pet chicken and it bugged me out. So I didn’t really start liking Amy Sedaris until I bought her book I like You, Hospitality Under the Influence with instructions and recipes for throwing parties
Friday Night Bike Rides
You know that huge herd of bicyclists take over streets every month, ringing their little high-pitched bells at you to get out of the crosswalk when it’s not your turn to walk and looking like a PG version of the Hells Angels? I have always thought they were SO annoying…
Help Yourself and Others: Clothes Recycling at the Saturday Greenmarkets
Football is back. Pumpkin beer is on shelves. People are less shiny and uncomfortable-looking. This can only mean that fall is here! Let’s fill our closets with cozy sweaters to celebrate. If you’re like me, seasonal closet cleaning doesn’t have much to do with actually being organized or providing enough
FREE Indie Music Nights at Brooklyn Industries
If you’re in Union Square tomorrow night and feel a sudden wave of depression from looking at the newly opened TGI Fridays, seek refuge at Brooklyn Industries. They’re hosting Indie Music Nights on Thursday nights, with free live music from yet-to-be-announced bands, Absolut vodka cocktails and chips and salsa from