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For the 1st time, Streecha Ukrainian Kitchen has a menu posted outside its basement spot at 33 E. 7th St. in the East Village. A small but notable addition for a 51-year, no-frills staple run by volunteers to support St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church. Open Fri–Sun, 9–5. 📷 @staciejoy.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The Charlie Parker Residence at 151 Ave B in the East Village is back on the market with a $7.2M ask. The landmarked 1849 townhouse, where Parker lived 1951–54, includes 4 full-floor apartments (plus a penthouse with a private deck) facing Tomkins Square Park. It was last listed in 2015 for $9.25M.
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Looking forward to seeing "Peter Hujar's Day," which opened yesterday at the Film Forum in NYC. Ben Whishaw plays the renowned photographer, and Rebecca Hall is writer Linda Rosenkrantz. Also: HIGHLY recommend the book the film is based on.
Trailer: youtu.be/Iq6eCvQOuy4?...
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The early Monday evening line (tonight!) for Katz’s on the Lower East Side.
November 4, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Appreciation post for Brooklyn-based artist BKFoxx's mural outside the Second Avenue F stop in the East Village ... a homage to John Carpenter's 1988 cult classic "They Live."
November 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
City officials, the Basquiat family and community members gathered today to unveil “Jean-Michel Basquiat Way” — the stretch of Great Jones St. between the Bowery & Lafayette. The artist lived & worked at 57 Great Jones St. from 1983 until his death in 1988. 📷 by @staciejoy.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The best in show today at the 35th Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in the East Village — "Cereal Killers."

📷 by @staciejoy.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Desnivel Gallery opens its latest show today with "Service" by Gloria Maximo at JJ Cleaners & Laundromat on 5th St b/t 1st and 2nd Aves in the East Village. By showing art in unexpected places like this, Desnivel Gallery hopes to weave art into everyday life.
October 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Product placement of the day. As seen at Pillow Cat Books on 9th Street in the East Village. A double dose of #caturday

📷 by Eve Smith
October 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The randomness of a trombone serenade while on an early morning walk in the East Village.
October 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Long before you knew him from Fabulous Fanny’s in the East Village, Ron Gott was behind the lens at many rock concerts, including David Bowie shows in ’72 & ’78. His new book, “Bowies Back,” captures both eras in sharp focus.

Read more via @thebeam.bsky.social here:
evgrieve.com/2025/09/bowi...
October 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A few details -- the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade is back this fall, marking its 35th year in the East Village on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 1-4 p.m. This year's event will feature a parade along Avenue B and a limited-entry costume competition.
October 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Crowd shots from last night’s CBGB Festival at Under the K in Greenpoint, during sets by Iggy Pop and The Damned. A great day of music...
September 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The 14th annual LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival starts this evening (Friday, Sept. 19). This year's festival, which runs through Sept. 28, features more than 50 events at 30 East Village/Lower East Side community gardens.
Details: lungsnyc.org/2025/09/05/l...
September 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The annual Anarchist Bookfair takes place today (Sept. 13) from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at La Plaza Cultural on the SW corner of Ninth Street and Avenue C in the East Village.

There are other related events today held at other East Village community gardens.
September 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Missing/Stolen Cat signs are up around the East Village for Rhaenyra the Dragon Kitty. The 4-month-old kitten
A man took her on Saturday afternoon from MJay Convenience at 44 Avenue A.

Leads? Call (929) 584-1084. There is a $500 reward for her return. 📷 @staciejoy.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Show Brain is back in Tompkins Square Park tomorrow (Sept. 7) with another stacked lineup:
Set times for the free show:
• Bubbles, 1:40-2:10
• Grace Bergere, 2:20-2:50
• Crazy and the Brains, 3:05-3:35
• 95 Bulls, 3:50-4:25
• Puzzled Panther, 4:40-5:15
• Nabihah Iqbal, 5:30-6:10
September 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
REALLY enjoyed seeing "Jaws" again on a big screen for its 50th (!!!!) anniversary re-release this weekend. Picked the closest theater to my apt — Village East by Angelika on 2nd Avenue. Saw an afternoon screening, and the crowd was into it. Not a wasted moment in the film 🦈
August 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Last night, @idlesband.bsky.social ‪played a surprise (and sweaty) 12-song set at Night Club 101 in the East Village ... ahead of the release of the soundtrack 8/29 for Darren Aronofsky's "Caught Stealing." Pics by @staciejoy.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival is this afternoon (3-7) in Tompkins Square Park in the East Village. And nearby at 151 Avenue B — the landmarked Charlie Parker Residence, where he lived from 1950-54.
August 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
HBD Joe Strummer (Aug. 21, 1952). Mural (by Dr Revolt) on 7th Street and Avenue A outside Niagara in the East Village. Know Your Rights.
August 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Went to 'Desperately Seeking Susan' (Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn) at Metrograph on the Lower East Side on Monday night. (The 40th anniversary?!) Have seen it before, but it's always a blast to experience it in a full auditorium. People were really into it. The film holds up well.
August 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Last night, Austin Butler, his 'Caught Stealing' co-star Zoë Kravitz & director Darren Aronofsky stopped by the Double Down in the East Village to celebrate the actor's bday. The cake was a lifelike version of Tonic the cat, the feline who plays Bud in the film, out 8/29. 📷 @staciejoy.bsky.social
August 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Photos today outside 57 Great Jones St. Jean-Michel Basquiat lived and worked here from 1983 until his death on this day (Aug. 12) in 1988. There's also a new message from his former collaborator, Al Diaz (SAMO©). Plus: the commemorative plaque keeps getting painted over. Address now: Atelier Jolie.
August 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The two-day Show Brain music festival is this weekend — Aug. 9-10 in Tompkins Square Park. A stacked lineup for these free, all-ages shows... more bands TBD on Sunday.
August 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM