Our friends at Atlas Obscura are giving you two ways kick start your summer fun.

What do you get when you combine Joe Pera (Adult Swim, Late Night w/ Seth Meyers), Jo Livingstone (The New Republic), Noah Levine (Tannen's Magic Shop), and more in one space? Rule breakers presenting a live variety show full of sin. These special guests will join the writers and editors of Atlas Obscura along with former SASS speakers for Atlas Obscura LIVE! SIN...

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We have a big box of Brainery totes and decided to offer them up on super sale!

You can order one for $10 and we'll ship it to you free. They're designed by the wonderful illustrator Kaye Blegvad, and there are limited quantities, so be sure to grab one soon. 

Made in the USA from heavy duty natural canvas, measures 13" wide x 14" tall, with  3" gussets

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Here's a handy list of all classes under $10 coming up in May + June 2017:

The Sumerians: History's Innovators: Thursday, May 18 in Prospect Heights

Thoreau's Wildflowers + Thoreau's Animals: Thursday, June 1 in Prospect Heights

Graffiti: Its History and Metamorphosis: Monday, June 5 in Prospect Heights

Life in Medieval Baghdad: Monday, June 5 in Prospect Heights

Nothing Dark about the Dark Ages: Tuesday, June 6 in Windsor...

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Is it finally spring? No matter what the weather forecast says, May is a great time to get out and explore the city on foot while learning some history, and we have tons of walking tours coming your way. 

Greetings from Coney Island - April 29 + May 13

Photographing Spring Blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden - May 3

New Amsterdam: The Birthplace of New York Walking Tour - May 6

Walk the Gowanus with a Local Author - May 13

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One of the hardest things about starting a new hobby is figuring out exactly what stuff you need to get going. We wanted to put together a quick series of posts looking at the essentials for different crafty pursuits. Up next: block printing

Block printing is a great, simple way to create custom stamps for stationery or printmaking projects. 

Carving Block: Linoleum, EZ Carve, or Moo 

First things first: if you're...

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