http://brooklyn.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com New York: Brooklyn GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-06-29T23:11:56Z Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:11:56 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/07/01/weekend-picks-60.htm Afro-Punk Festival Don't miss this week-long celebration of Afro-punk music and film. The event features screenings at BAM, live music, skateboarding contests, and more. Friday through Sunday, locations throughout Brooklyn Fourth of... http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/07/01/weekend-picks-60.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:24:20 +0000 2009-07-01T22:24:20Z http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/29/fourth-of-july-in-brooklyn-2.htm The Macy's fireworks extravaganza may have been moved from the East River, but there are still plenty of ways to have fun in Brooklyn this Fourth of July. Show your patriotic... http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/29/fourth-of-july-in-brooklyn-2.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:11:56 +0000 2009-06-29T23:11:56Z http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/27/brooklyn-swimming-pools-officially-open.htm New York City's public pools opened today, so we Brooklynites now have another way to beat the heat. Ready to dive in? Here's a list of swimming pools in Brooklyn.... http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/27/brooklyn-swimming-pools-officially-open.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:05:21 +0000 2009-06-27T22:05:21Z http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/25/whats-on-your-plate.htm The sun is *supposed* to be shining this Saturday, so I've been looking for outdoor weekend activities, and this event caught my attention: It's a free movie screening in Fort... http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/25/whats-on-your-plate.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:27:51 +0000 2009-06-25T20:27:51Z http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/24/upcoming-all-night-film-fest-at-bam.htm Attention, party people: Get your beauty sleep now, because this Saturday BAM is hosting an all-night music and movie-palooza. The sleepless soiree will boast a dance party and four themed movie... http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/24/upcoming-all-night-film-fest-at-bam.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:48:58 +0000 2009-06-24T19:48:58Z http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/24/weekend-picks-59.htm Rootop Films -- William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe The late William Kunstler has been called the "most hated and most loved lawyer in America." Find out why at this screening; the... http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/24/weekend-picks-59.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:55:37 +0000 2009-06-24T16:55:37Z http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/24/coney-islands-seaside-summer-concert-series.htm The season of free music is upon us, and this year's Seaside Summer Concert Series looks better than ever, with free performances by everyone from Blondie to Gladys Knight. Concerts... http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/24/coney-islands-seaside-summer-concert-series.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:34:25 +0000 2009-06-24T11:34:25Z http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/23/prospect-heights-nycs-newest-historic-district.htm I just read via Brownstoner that the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted today to make Prospect Heights an official Historic District. Brownstoner's comment? "Woohooooo!" I concur. Congratulations to all who worked... http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/23/prospect-heights-nycs-newest-historic-district.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:27:17 +0000 2009-06-23T11:27:17Z http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/23/free-golf-for-kids.htm Think you've got a young Tiger Woods in the family? Let your budding golf star amp up his or her skills at the CityParks Junior Golf Center in Bay Ridge,... http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/23/free-golf-for-kids.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:12:37 +0000 2009-06-23T00:12:37Z http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/22/2009-mermaid-parade-in-pictures.htm On Saturday, the mermaids (and mer-men) of Brooklyn celebrated all things ocean-related at the annual Mermaid Parade, despite cloudy skies and a rain-battered Coney Island. A search on Flickr yields... http://brooklyn.about.com/b/2009/06/22/2009-mermaid-parade-in-pictures.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:06:37 +0000 2009-06-22T22:06:37Z