PROSPECT HEIGHTS CRAFT FAIR

What: Curated showcase of independent artists and designers from Brooklyn and beyond. Come explore and shop our wildly varied array of handmade treasures ranging from apparel, jewelry, stationery and so much more in between.  And as always, we will have delicious treats from local eateries. Browse, munch, shop and don’t miss out on our spectacular raffle and activities for kids!
When: Saturday, April 25th, 2015 from 11am – 6pm
Where: PS 9: 80 Underhill Avenue (at St. Marks Avenue) Brooklyn, NY

#BUST Craftacular's Primped

What: Get ready for the second annual BUST Craftacular's Primped! The fashion, beauty, and vintage fair for stylish rebels is coming back to Brooklyn this April with tons of great shopping, DIY beauty treatments, style advice, lady DJs, free salon services, food vendors, and more.
- Fabulous shopping: Small batch and natural skin care, cosmetics, bath & body products, fragrances, handcrafted jewelry and accessories, vintage and handmade fashion
- Super fun DIY make-and-take crafts
- Free salon and spa services
- Tasty, artisanal food
- Great music
- And more!
When: Sunday, April 19th, 2015  | 11am - 6pm

Where: Brooklyn Bazaar:165 Banker Street Brooklyn, NY 11222
Cost: $5

#Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival @BBG

What: Our absolute favorite Springtime Activity in NYC packed into 2 days of celebrating traditional and contemporary Japanese culture:
Taiko Drumming • Cosplay Fashion Show • Tea Ceremonies • Kabuki Dance • Samurai Sword Fighting • Manga Drawing • Vintage Kimonos • Bonsai • Kids’ Workshops • Wagashi Sweets • BBG Parasol Society and More!
I would suggest pack lightly. Bring lots of drinking water, sunscreen, sneakers, and camera for taking great photos at every corner! 
See you there!
When: Sat. April 25th 2015 - Sun. April 26th 2015  |  10am-6pm
Where: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Cost: Adults - $25  |  Seniors (65+) & Students w/ ID - $20  |  Children under 12 and BBG Members - FREE

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring Styles!

When: Thursday April 16th  |  6-8PM
Where: Lord & Taylor Contemporary Dept. Level 2: 424 5th Ave.
RSVP

STORYSCAPES, a Tribeca Film Festival and BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin collaboration

What: #TribecaTogether: Visit the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Storyscapes Exhibit and Lounge at Spring Studios to see the interactive exhibits nominated for the official Storyscapes Award for Groundbreaking Approaches in Storytelling and Technology.
Select a day to reserve a 2-hour* visit. Walk-ins are welcome, but priority will be given to those who pre-register based on capacity. 

All visitors must be 21 and over – ID required for entry
Schedule your visit: *2-hour reservation timeslots, 1-hour reservation after 9:00pm to account for venue closing. 

When: Thursday, April 16th, 2015 at 1:00 PM - Sunday, April 19th, 2015 at 10:30 PM
Where: Storyscapes Exhibit and Lounge at Spring Studios: 50 Varick Street, 5th Floor
FREE

Ben & Jerry’s #FreeConeDay

What: It’s Ben & Jerry’s way to celebrate and say thanks for another year of support, and they have kept it up every year since, spreading the peace, love & ice cream around the globe!
When: April 14th, 2015  |  12-8pm
TIMES SQUARE
200 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036  |  212-933-4632
ROCKEFELLER CENTER 30 Rockefeller Center, Rockefeller Plaza – Concourse Level, New York, NY 10020  |  212-218-7843
WESTCHESTER MALL: 125 Westchester Ave. White Plains, NY 10601  |  914-761-1210

#Bollywood Nite April 24th

 

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Celebrate 10 Years with #Sprinkles!

What: Today marks the 10th anniversary of cupcake chain Sprinkles and to celebrate, the bakery will give out a free cupcake (think flavors like chocolate-marshmallow, Cuban coffee and brown-sugar-praline) to every customer all day long at all locations, including their 780 Lexington and 225 Liberty Street outposts. The brand will also be introducing a special new birthday-cake flavor smothered in sprinkles!
When: Monday, April 13th, 2015
Where: All locations
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#RidgewoodMarket: A Night Bazaar in Queens!

What: We are a community based artisan market in Ridgewood, Queens! Over 40 curated vendors at every market.
When: Saturday April 11th  |  5PM – 11PM
Where: Gottscheer Hall: 657 Fairview Ave. Ridgewood, New York 11385

Artists and Fleas

What: Artists & Fleas has become a vital destination for the community of artists, designers, vintage collectors and makers eager to set up shop and connect with their audience locally and beyond. Home to more than 100 individual sellers every weekend, Artists & Fleas has cultivated an international reputation amongst buyers, trend-spotters and creative entrepreneurs as a place to showcase and discover what's new and exciting in fashion, vintage, art, design and more.
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 4th and 5th, 10AM - 7PM
Where: 70 North 7th Brooklyn Williamsburg, NY