The Brooklyn Draw Jam is partnering with Shoestring Press to present HallowZINE, a comics and prints fair. Join the Draw Jammers on Saturday, October 29 to celebrate the Halloween season with live drawing, candy, beer and BBQ, and of course plenty of comics, zines, and prints for sale.
This cozy festival will be a great chance to check out the newly-launched Shoestring Studio (a membership-based workspace for...
On Tuesday, October 20, the Masters of Social Gastronomy will embrace the Halloween spirit by taking on foods that go bump in the night. Learn all about the fascinating connection between monster myths and culinary history, a rye fungus that caused mass hallucinations (and may have led to the Salem Witch Trials!), and famous cannibals from around the world.
The leaves are changing, the air's getting crisp, there are apples to bob for, pumpkins to carve--fall has befallen us, and there are some pretty awesome and spooky events ahead.
Tuesday, October 14 - The Society for the Advancement of Social Studies (SASS!) presents Real Scary History at the Bedford. Learn about the history of coffins, the Salem Witch Trials, and little-known serial killers!
Monday, October 20 - October isn't just about...
Our pals at S.A.S.S. are giving you what you want in October: tales of haunted history. Join them at Cameo Gallery on October 14 for a night of three short (+ scary) lectures with a healthy dose of booze.
Like what, you ask?
CULTURES OF DEATH
Joanna Ebenstein talks about how death-themed arts, crafts and amusements have been used as medication for our own feelings on the topic.
THE HISTORY OF GHOST STORIES
Todd Cobb tells us why...
You're cordially invited to the next meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Social Studies!
When: Monday, October 17, 7pm, free!
Where: Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer Street
Last month, nearly everyone in Brooklyn packed Pete's Candy Store for the inaugural meeting of SASS (awesome)--this month, you'll definitely want to arrive early to snag a seat and take part in Pete's happy hour.
And what'll we be covering? Oh just ...
