Whether you love it or you hate it, Castle Braid, the controversial luxury rental development on Troutman Street that markets itself to the creative set, is a perennial topic of interest in conversations about Bushwick real estate: most recently, it was name-dropped in the New York Times’ profile of former meatpacking restauranteur Florent Morellet the week before last

Wake up, Bushwick! Time to stop whatever you’re doing because apparently Jay Z is performing a secret show at 421 Troutman St at Bushwick Collective right now! Twitter is buzzing, Troutman Street is totally full! Justin Timberlake and Beyonce will join him, the rumor has it

“People don’t do enough rituals these days,” said Emily Tepper in her cozy studio on Troutman Street in Bushwick

“It’s not about a ceasefire or not about not a ceasefire”

The hipster houdinis take over a local bar spot with some drinks up their sleeve. Could do with more of those.

“It’s really a who’s who of these Bushwick bands.”

A self-proclaimed “dyke bar for the queers” opens in Bushwick

The west coast rapper headlined the Bushwick Collective’s annual block party and brought a few friends.

Looking for last-minute gifts in the neighborhood?

A new vinyl-theme bar is opening in Ridgewood!

After nearly two years in Ridgewood, the vintage store is now in Bushwick too

It’s the Night of 1000 Miley’s! House Of Yes has a free Earth Day party! There’s a documentary playing at Mayday!

A guide to biking down and out in Bushwick and Ridgewood

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Flying Fox! Support Ukraine at 3 Dollar Bill!

Bushwick’s coffee drinkers have spoken!

Taking my 80-year-old parents on a tour of Bushwick, nearly 30 years after they moved away.

The Bushwick Collective Block Party, a dance competition at 3 Dollar Bill, a neighborhood career fair and more! These are the events happening this week (August 26-September 1) in and around Bushwick.

Ghostface Killah will be the headliner of the 10th Annual Summer Block Party thrown by The Bushwick Collective, a non-profit street art organization.

After the pandemic delayed its opening for over a year, Nook returned in April with offerings of coffee, beer and comfort.

This year’s block party will have street artists painting murals on location, live performances, hand-selected food trucks, a merchant market and more.

The space features an arena, full kitchen and bar, and nearly any game you could want.

“I’m not going to be a NIMBY about it,” says one local bar owner.

This week is packed with great events for free and on the cheap. Check out Cacao Rituals, BK Wildlife, live electronic art and music, and a Sunnyvale Benefit Show for Pickthorn Salon.