Bushwick DIY venues are thriving. Here’s where to go in and around the neighborhood.

Everyone is the world knows Burning Man is happening right now, but newsflash: we’re not there, and the world is still spinning! In fact, the lack of unicycles and furry boots in Bushwick is leaving a gap for a weekend full of really great rock’n’roll– no accordions involved

By Maria Gotay

Secret Project Robot announced their closure at the end of March.

Community and DIY organizers that have joined the platform have seen an increase of 20 percent to 300 percent in their annual income.

There have been four reported closures in Brooklyn in less than a year—three of them, Silent Barn, The Gateway and The Spectrum/Dreamhouse, were based in Bushwick.

DIY life has hit a snag.

The space is shutting down due to financial reasons.

City Council will decide the fate of the Cabaret Law tomorrow and Councilman Rafael Espinal says he has the votes to repeal it.

The cavernous but cozy space is home to a rotating cast of artists, some of whom will head down to SXSW in a few weeks.

The annual punk fest with no corporate sponsorship brings acts from all over the world to Don Pedro and Aviv.

Getting lost and finding yourself in a Brooklyn DIY space can turn out to be the best adventure of your life

Dust off your Doc Martens and safety pins because things are getting pretty punk this weekend! And its the best kind: local, underground, and in venues that look like east London basements

Sometimes by the time the end of the week rolls around, you want to get it

By Maria Gotay

By Jen Hitchings

Council Member Rafael Espinal, a longtime supporter of local nightlife and DIY venues, sponsored legislation to create an Office of Nightlife. It finally happened.

How many times have you heard someone say, “This neighborhood is just getting so expensive”? If you live in Bushwick then, yeah, probably a lot

  We know what you are thinking. It’s SXSW week and Brooklyn is going to be dead because all the good bands will be gone. FALSE. Some bands are coming here! And others are staying here because Brooklyn is also awesome! Don’t get down and out about it, there are plenty of DIY venues to […]

Haven’t left for the holidays yet? Staying in town for the strangely warm holiday week ahead? Thank goodness! There’s a long list of great shows to choose from this weekend

Balkan Music BUSHWICK SAYS… is back. I document lives of Bushwick residents and strangers through random pictures, quotes, stories, and anecdotes. This week I met a collection of Balkan fans, some bread enthusiasts, and some button-fly dissidents. “I’m kinda into the Balkan scene.” “Wait, wait, wait, that’s a thing?” “Not really. I like the sound.” “Really? […]

It’s finally upon us: the week we’ve been anticipating

With the plethora of new bands popping up in Bushwick and East Williamsburg, it can be difficult to decide which bands are truly worth the audio hunt

By Jen Hitchings

Ho Ho Ho, fellow Bushwickians! Have you noticed that your favorite deli is now selling winter season ales and Xmas trees?! What? Also your neighbor installed some furious winter decoration that won’t stop flickering and playing Jingle Bells tune 24/7?

“This is an era of no more demonizing successful businesses, but promoting, lifting them up,” claims Eric Adams

Scenes among “a discoherent group of young people making a discoherent collection of art”

Bushwick’s music lovers have spoken!

Let’s hear your nominations for the best music venue in and around the neighborhood!