ConEdison Supports Horticulture

Name: Wine Tasting at Tipsy
Start: 2026-06-26T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-26T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Tipsy

Have you noticed the changes on our sidewalks this month? Our team was hard at work cleaning tree pits, painting tree guards, and beautifying them with summer plantings. Thanks to ConEdison, we were able to plant flowers and plants in the heart of our district. The picture above shows one of our tree beds in front of Yamashiro on Myrtle Avenue between Washington Avenue and Hall Street. The continued sponsorship and support of our horticultural efforts helps keep Myrtle Avenue beautiful. Thank you ConEd.

To help support our beautification efforts or sponsor a tree bench on Myrtle Avenue call David at (718) 230-1689 extension 2#.

Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a few weeks away and you will need an awesome gift! Think about doing a good deed and buying local for dad. Below are a few ideas for the family man.

Grab an assortment of delicious beer from Peck’s. Peck’s offers 64 oz. growlers for $23 or you can fill your own growler ($18) with the rotating selection of Saigons, Belgium Witbier, IPA’s, Pilsners and Porters. The shop also carries 40 different options of local and imported beer.
Peck’s, 455A Myrtle Avenue between Waverly & Washington Avenues

Green in BKLYN carries a wonderful collection of artsy cards. Eco-friendly ones include letterpress, photos, original artwork & more. Cards are either made locally and/or printed on recycled, tree-free or sustainable, archival, acid free, recyclable, or biodegradable paper.
Green in BKLYN, Myrtle Avenue between Clinton & Waverly Avenues

Instead of languishing in a landfill, the bicycle inner tube that makes up this wallet can have a second chance at life…in your back pocket. The not so average money holder is made in the USA from reclaimed inner tubes, is accompanied with a lifetime warranty, and sells for $36.
Green in BKLYN, Myrtle Avenue between Clinton & Waverly Avenues

dc optics will be offering 20% off ALL sunglasses during Father’s Day weekend. Pick up a set of stylish eyewear from quality brands like Modo, Randolph, and Brooklyn Spectacles.
dc optics, 390 Myrtle Avenue between Clermont & Vanderbilt Avenues

Leisure Life NYC: what better place to pick up a dad’s day gift than at a self-described “haberdashery men’s club.” Stop in for a full range of Father’s Day gifts including bow ties, artwork, sneakers, baseball caps, sweat suits, and varsity jackets. Swing by June 14 – Father’s Day to check out the Jacques Elliot Pop Up shop featuring handmade ties made in Brooklyn.
Leisure Life NYC, 559 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson & Classon

Grab a great red wine to go with his favorite steak! These quality reds are from Tipsy. Other wine boutiques include Corkscrew Brooklyn and Gnarly Vines,
Corkscrew Brooklyn, 489 Myrtle Avenue between Hall Street & Ryerson
Gnarly Vines, 350 Myrtle Avenue between Carlton & Adelphi

Mind & Body Treatments

Brownstone Spa declares that dads definitely need a little pampering too. And what better way than some massage table time. Can we say: 90 minute full body massage for $75, oh yes!
Brownstone Spa, 473 Myrtle Avenue between Washington Avenue & Hall
(718) 398-1968

Miracle’s Barber Shop is offering buy one, get one free. Two or more men customers stopping in for cuts. One pays, the other free – automatic half off. Offer is good from 9am to 3pm any day this week leading up and including Father’s Day.
Miracle’s Barber Shop, 470 Myrtle Avenue between Washington Avenue & Hall

Father’s Day Events

At Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, dads and their kids are allowed to join the junior class (kids up to pre-teens) on Friday, June 19^th. A fun way to celebrate Father’s Day. No prior experience necessary.
Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 412 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton & Vanderbilt

Save-the-Date: SUNDAY, JUNE 21 #makemusiconmyrtle

Save-the-Date! Be sure to save Sunday, June 21st. On that day you can check out FREE live music all day at Make Music New York on Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Music performances will be taking place all around the city with Make Music New York‘s annual music festival. Myrtle Avenue will announce performances later this week. Stay tuned to hear the different locations up and down the corridor and get ready to enjoy the summer day with jazz, blues, rock and soul.

CLINTON HILL

11am-5pm
Open Mic and Jazz/Bluesy musical band, iampopula
Leisure Life NYC, 559 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson & Classon Avenue

12pm-8pm
Chocolatt Jared & Friends (Soul Funk)
Soco, 509 Myrtle Avenue between Ryerson & Grand

12:30pm to 1:30pm
Tiffany Wilson
Green in BKLYN, 432 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton & Waverly

2pm-3:30pm
Edwin Vasquez (Latin)
Los Pollitos, 499 Myrtle Avenue at Ryerson

3:30-5pm
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Suzuki Kids
Corkscrew Wines Brooklyn, 489 Myrtle Avenue between Hall Street & Ryerson

6:30pm-8:30pm
Walker Adams Band
Brooklyn Eats on Myrtle, 474 Myrtle Avenue between Washington & Hall Street

FORT GREENE

12pm-5:30pm
Afrikan Hip Hop Caravan
Fort Greene Park Monument Plaza

12pm-5:30pm
Mind Over Matter
The Lounge Act
Mary Carter
Brooklyn Sweet Spot, 364 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi & Clermont

1pm-5:30pm
Open Mic
Humo Smokehouse, 336 Myrtle Avenue between Carlton & Washington Park

2pm-3pm
Kenn Lowy
Gnarly Vines, 350 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi & Carlton

3pm-5pm
HeartSeat Beats: drums, pipes & xylophone keys
HeartSeat, Fort Greene Park, Northeast Entrance
corner of Myrtle Avenue & Washington Park

Pic of the Week: Duncan’s Fish Sandwich

There’s nothing like crunching into a delicious fresh fish sandwich at Duncan’s Fish Market. If the combination of the seasoned just right fish and the tangy store-made tartar sauce weren’t enough, at $4.25 the heaping sandwich is extremely affordable. Choose between whiting, porgies and snappers. Lots of tasty sides and desserts including macaroni and cheese, potato salad, string beans, banana pudding and red velvet cake available.

One side of the store is prepared foods. The other side of Duncan’s has fresh seafood, from shrimp, fish, scallops and more. And the store allows for custom fresh fish orders of items not regularly offered, such as wild salmon, as well.

Duncan’s Fish Market is located at 385 Myrtle Avenue between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenues, and can be reached by phone at (718) 923-1115.

Sing For Hope Piano at Fort Greene Park

The beloved Sing For Hope Piano project returns to Fort Greene Park June 3rd thru June 21st! A piano painted by Brooklyn-based artist Henya Emmer will be placed at Fort at the corner entrance to the park at Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park.

With 50 locations throughout the City, including 14 in Brooklyn, we are excited to host a piano right here on Myrtle Avenue once again!

Whether you’re a trained pianist or not–hey, just stop by hit a key or two or create and dedicate an entire sonata to our fair neighborhood.

For a complete list of piano locations, click here.

Renderings Revealed for New Myrtle Avenue Building

Image Credit: Isaac & Stern Architects.

Renderings have been released for a new five story building at 491 Myrtle Avenue, between Hall and Ryerson Street, in Clinton Hill. The 7,000 square foot building will have a ground floor commercial space, with six apartments above. Isaac and Stern Architects have designed the 20-foot wide building. The developer, MLR Holdings Inc., is expecting the building to be completed by summer 2016.

The new building is rising on land that has been vacant for the past six years. Two other vacant lots sit to the east of this site and redevelopment plans have not yet been announced for them.

SONYA Art Walk This Weekend

The 16th annual SONYA Art Walk is taking place this weekend, May 30th and 31st. Grab a friend and do some art hopping at this self-guided tour of fine arts studios and venues here in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and Wallabout, Brooklyn.

Art Walk Maps will be available at the SONYA Info Hub: Tipsy, located at 584 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson & Classon. You can also download the map HERE.

Over 50 artists in Brooklyn neighborhoods will open their studio doors and the works include paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and ceramics. Come meet Brooklyn-based artists and immerse yourself in the local art scene.

Take time to reflect over a bite or drinks at the following locations:

Friday, May 29th
5pm-8pm:
Artist reception and Italian wine tasting at Gnarly Vines. Artists, Erica Kermaini & Brittan Blasdel discuss the inspiration behind their work on display.
Gnarly Vines, 350 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi & Clermont

Saturday, May 30th
12pm-2pm:
N Carlos Jay will be painting live at dc optics.
dc optics, 390 Myrtle Avenue between Vanderbilt & Clermont

12pm-2pm:
Live Chalk Drawing with Cesar Beltre at Green in BKLYN.
A live, free-flowing sidewalk chalk experience.
Green in BKLYN, 432 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton & Waverly

12pm-6pm:
Denae Howard‘s mixed media collages invoke images of pop culture icons at Tipsy. Stop by the shop to sip and view her new collection of artwork.
Tipsy, 584 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson & Classon

1pm-6pm:
Art Walk & Rosé at Corkscrew Wines, featuring photographs by Ken Shillingford.
Corkscrew Wines Brooklyn, 489 Myrtle Avenue between Hall & Ryerson

4pm-7pm:
Artist reception and French wine tasting at Gnarly Vines. Artists, Erica Kermaini & Brittan Blasdel discuss the inspiration behind their work on display.
Gnarly Vines, 350 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi & Clermont

Sunday, May 31st
3-5pm
Corkscrew Wines invites you to an Art Walk Reception Party. Come meet the artist and taste wine.
Corkscrew Wines Brooklyn, 489 Myrtle Avenue between Hall & Ryerson

4pm-7pm
Artist reception and French wine tasting at Gnarly Vines. Artists, Erica Kermaini & Brittan Blasdel discuss the inspiration behind their work on display.
Gnarly Vines, 350 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi & Clermont

The SONYA Art Walk is FREE, family-friendly and open to the public.

RSVP HERE.
Click HERE if you need directions to the neighborhood.

Trilok’s Annual Spring Swing Gala

The Trilok School will host its Annual Spring Swing Gala and fundraiser on Saturday, June 6th, 7P to 11p in the garden at the school, which is located at 143 Waverly Avenue, on the corner of Myrtle Avenue,

Drinks and food by Five Spice. Live music by Mississippi Cotten and Tina Kristina Band. Amazing silent auction.

Tickets are $50 per person. Please click to purchase online or call (718) 797-1700.

Pic of the Week: Pushkin’s crepes, choose savory or sweet

The delicious menu of food items at Pushkin Creperie-Bakery most certainly gives a nod to French cuisine (crepes after all), but Russian-style crepes (including smoked salmon and sour cream) and Turkish-influenced crepes are also available.

Choose from amongst the wide range of savory and sweet choices, and check out the other wonderful menu items as well.

Pushkin Creperie-Bakery is located at 541 Myrtle Avenue between Steuben & Emerson, or call (718) 783-0033 for deliveries or additional information.

Saluting Local Myrtle Avenue Heroes on Memorial Day, Roy & Jack Vanasco

(photo: courtesy Roy Venasco, as shown on Fox News)

Four of the Vanasco brothers served in the military at the same time. Mr. Roy & Jack Vanasco (2nd from left and 4th from left, respectively), two of the brothers, and owners of All Appliance Parts, located at 610 Myrtle Avenue between Taaffe & Kent, were honored today at Cadman Plaza, along with other local veterans, for their service during World War II.

Born and raised in Fort Greene, on Clermont Avenue, with a long history with the former Myrtle Avenue Merchants Association, which pre-dates the BID; and a long, distinguished career of military and civic engagement — we salute you Roy and Jack Vanasco and the countless men and women who served and are currently serving.

Happy Memorial Day.

Click here for a video about the Vanascos, including their current efforts around the reopening of the Brooklyn War Memorial at Cadman Plaza.

All Appliance Parts is located at 610 Myrtle Avenue between Taaffe and Kent. They can be reached at (718) 857-3827.

Help Us Grant Money to Community Projects

We are seeking Fort Greene residents to become members of the 2015 Community Grants Committee. Committee members will work with MARP staff to identify groups in Fort Greene who need small grants to support healthy eating and active living activities. Applications will be reviewed by the committee and recommendations will then be given to the Brooklyn Community Foundation who is providing grants to nonprofit organizations or fiscally funded organizations who engage in community-led healthy eating and active living activities. Participant stipends will be provided.

In 2014 $10,000 was dispersed to 4 projects: two local community gardens, the Jammin’ Jumpers Double Dutch program (as pictured) and a local school garden project. Another round of $10,000 is available for 2015. Help us find projects in need of small grants! Applications will be available June 9th, 2015.

Please share this opportunity with your networks and contact us at: healthycommunities@myrtleavenue.org.

Mural Unveiling at Leisure Life NYC

Leisure Life and painter, graffiti artist, screen printer and 3D artist, Jared Weinstein (Pratt ’15) are officially unveiling the brand new 10 foot x 22 foot mural located in Leisure Life’s garden on May, 28th at Leisure Life, 559 Myrtle between Emerson Place & Classon Avenue.

The mural is titled Magic Hour, a reference to a photography term which describes a time after sunrise or before sunset where daylight is redder and softer compared to when the sun is higher in the sky, exactly what it felt like, stated artist, Jared, when the mural was complete.

Come out and celebrate the completion of this amazing work on Thursday from 6-8pm at Leisure Life, 559 Myrtle. Music by @jperiodbk. Hors d’oeuvres by @daniellethechef.

RSVP to leisurelifenyc@gmail.com to attend.

Stop in for the reception, then plan to visit the mural again during the weekend of May 30th and May 31st for the SONYA Art Walk.

Leisure Life, 559 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson Place & Classon Avenue.
(347) 725-3167

Teen Summer Apprenticeships- NOW Accepting Applications

Teens, if you are looking to learn new skills, learn more about entrepreneurship, earn some funds for the new school year and meet new friends, consider applying for the 2015 summer apprentice program. The summer apprentice program is a joint program of the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership and the Alice Mann Center of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Students will work with a Myrtle Avenue small business or other local businesses for 20 hours per week plus have classroom learning opportunities for an additional 5 hours every week.

Open to rising sophomores to those starting their first year of college in the Fall. Must reside or attend school locally.

Interested in applying? Want to know more? Please email business@myrtleavenue.org.

Completed applications must be received by Friday, June 5th.

The Runner’s Memorial Day Backyard Barbeque Party

A-L-L evening and night Memorial Day barbeque backyard party at The Runner. Join The Runner on Sunday, May 24th from 5pm – 12am in the backyard for a party, $10 burgers (classic or veggie), $15 lobster rolls, $9 kobe hot dogs and choice of potato salad, mac and cheese, corn on the cob and other food specials, and $3 beers.

15% off all evening for all veterans and military.

The Runner is located at 458 Myrtle Avenue between Waverly and Washington. They can be reached at (718) 643-6500.

New Sign up for Starbucks + Hiring Now

New sign went up for Starbucks today. The store is expected to open within the next two weeks at 394 Myrtle Avenue, near the Vanderbilt Avenue corner. In the meantime, the company announced barista and site supervisor job openings for the new location. Please click here for job descriptions and applications.

Bike Registration Event on Myrtle & Vanderbilt, 5/21

Come to our Myrtle Avenue bike registration event, grab a FREE coffee (provided by Myrtle Bagel) and register your bike with the 88th Police Precinct. When you register your bike there is a better chance that police can recover it. No need for reservations, just swing by on May 21st, 8:30am to 10:30am.

Click here for more information.

Liberty Pizza, the $5 lunch is alive and well

Oh yes, there is still such a thing as the $5 lunch. Liberty Pizza is one place you’ll find it. Located at 482 Myrtle Avenue between Washington Avenue and Hall Street and with a number of piping hot, delicious menu items waiting for you, including calzones, chicken parmigiana, sausage rolls and baked ziti. Plus 2 slices plus a medium soft drink, $5, too. A variety of pizza pies, slices and squares (Sicilian-style) available from $2.50.

Liberty Pizza is located at 482 Myrtle Avenue between Washington Avenue and Hall Street. The store can be reached at (718) 789-0600.

Fort Greene SNAP offers tech and other classes, most free

Fort Greene SNAP (Strategic Neighborhood Action Partnership) the education and social services not-for-profit located at 324 Myrtle Avenue, offers quite a wide range of classes and services to the community. Here are a few:

SNAP’s Free Public Access Computer Center is a 12 workstation computer lab available for use free of charge on an as available basis.

All computers have access to the internet, and have popular software: word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, games, specialty printing (like greeting cards, invitations and newsletters), instant messaging, and internet access to free email services.

SNAP’s Entrepreneurs Corner participants also have access to business plan and marketing plan software.

– Free internet and computer access to all our participants

– Instructional courses and free self paced learning program in popular software

– Instructors on hand to answer questions and provide assistance

– Free workshops on computer basics, Internet, and email topics

SNAP also offers some fee based services to community members:

– Notary services are available $2 a signature

– 8 1/2 x 11 Black and white printing: .10 each

Fort Greene SNAP is located at 324 Myrtle Avenue between Washington Park and Carlton Avenue. They can be reached at (718) 694-6957.

Pic of the Week: Brooklyn Sweet Spot’s weekly specials

Don’t forget to check out Brooklyn Sweet Spot’s weekly specials to enjoy the delicious, melt-in-your-mouth confections at a discounted price.

“Super Tuesdays” feature cupcakes $5.50 for two mouthwatering gourmet-sized red velvet cupcakes or mix and match any of your other mouthwatering full sized favorites for $6.50 each.

“Thirsty Thursdays” spotlights a large array of cocktail cupcakes such as chocolate grand marnier seduction or coconut rum punch.

Brooklyn Sweet Spot is located at 366 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi and Clermont and can be reached at (718) 522-2577.

Community Forum: Addressing Downsizing with NYCHA Residents

The Fort Greene & Clinton Hill Senior Advisory Council has partnered with Councilwomen Laurie Cumbo to help promote her event that will address the issue of “Downsizing” for New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents. Residents who’s family size has decreased but remain living in apartments that reflect that original number are being asked to “downsize” into an apartment that reflects the current number of people who live in NYCHA apartments. Senior residents have expressed that this causes great anxiety and stress for them. According to an April 2014 NY Daily News article “more than 6,500 seniors living in public housing could be evicted if they do not agree to the new terms. The Housing Authority says it has a total of 11,400 households in what it calls “extremely underoccupied” apartments.”

Councilwomen Cumbo has organized 3 forums at local NYCHA developments to address concerns and questions. Representatives from NYCHA will be present to discuss their downsizing policy and process and residents will have the opportunity to ask questions.

All are invited and encouraged to attend the last of the three forums:

WHEN: Monday, 5/18/2015
TIME: 6:30pm
WHERE: Ingersoll Community Center, 177 Myrtle Avenue

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day at The Runner

Friday, 5/15 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and The Runner is giving out free samples of their salted chocolate chip cookies all day, starting at noon. Stay for dinner or dessert and choose from a selection of fresh and delicious menu items, which include salted chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich with their housemade ice cream for dessert.

The Runner is located at 458 Myrtle Avenue between Washington and Waverly Avenues. They can be reached by phone at (718) 643-6500.

Pic of the Week: Brewklyn Grind Coffee – hand-picked, small batch, locally roasted

Stop in any morning, afternoon or evening to enjoy coffee, tea or pastries at Brewklyn Grind at 557 Myrtle Avenue. Brooklyn-born brothers and storeowners, Craig, Alain and James Farrelly coffee is hand-picked, small batch, and locally roasted. From Ethiopia to Brazil, you’ll be able to taste flavorful, single-origin coffees made from beans found around the globe. They sell retail and wholesale. Also, small fare and baked goods from Balthazar and Ovenly will be available

Brewklyn Grind is located at 557 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Classon. They can be reached by phone at: (347) 452-8866.

beauty

Just Because Salon Provides Beauty Services to Women in Need

Photo courtesy of News 12 Brooklyn

Hair care and beauty services are offered free of charge to homeless women each first Sunday of the month at Just Because Salon. The services kicked off this month in honor of Mother’s Day, but will extend well beyond.

Inspired by her participation in a mobile beauty truck to help women in need, salon owner, Carol says she was able to see the positive effects of pampering in even some small way on women going generally through very much larger issues.

Just Because Salon has created partnerships with a few local homeless shelters; women in receipt of services must be referred by these shelters.

News 12 Brooklyn recently covered the kick off in an article as well as video presentation.

If the name Just Because Salon, sounds familiar, it’s because Carol was also creator of the Prom Queen Project, which for many years supplied prom dresses and makeovers to local graduating high school seniors free of charge.

Just Because Salon provides are expert hair grooming and styling, and their award-winning “therapy approach” makes the health of the hair an integral part of the experience.

Just Because Salon is located at 141 Carlton Avenue, just north of Myrtle Avenue and can be reached by phone at 718.722.7810.

Mother’s Day Class at Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Who says mom can’t guard, roll, break fall or takedown with the best of them? Or at least she can learn how to. Moms and their kids are allowed to join the junior class (kids up to pre-teens) at Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu this Friday, May 8th. A fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day. No prior experience necessary.

Please call today to register for this free event. Class will feature fun activities for moms and kids.

Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is located at 412 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton and Vanderbilt Avenues and can be reached by phone at (718) 403-0067.