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Da clerb/Rave/diy venue with a dancefloor

This one is almost ubiquitous if you live in a major city center with a bustling scene of young people, unfortunately my current city isn’t exactly the ripe format for this (although San Antonio has its pockets for this kind of thing right now and the scene is small but mighty) any chance I get to get under some strobe lights and fog machines in front of a big sound system - I get a true taste of what freedom is. I can move my body in an expressive manner and expect little to no judgement (maybe a grilling from my friends), stay up as late as I’m willing to, and share stories/secrets/opinions with friends and willing strangers in a chill out room. I think nightlife has a sore reputation at times for being an asshole magnet but some of the most creative and sensitive beings I’ve met have been in this kind of environment I miss it dearly and can’t wait for the next dance, truly

@aidanaguirre

Mar 27, 2024

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Please Tell me in east williamsburg

Let's call it like it is: There seems to be a lack of cool spaces for Black people in New York, especially in convenient neighborhoods, and it makes me scratch my head. Don't get me wrong: I love a Fanelli's moment, a Time Again moment, a Honoree Club moment, or a Rocka Rolla moment. After all, New York is supposed to be a city that prides itself on the people being integrated, despite our differing identities. You can have a fun experience anywhere in New York. All the other cities must bow down to us. However, to help get New York's groove back, I do believe there needs to be chic spots were men and women of color feel singularly welcomed at. Spots that aren't on TikTok, or a part of a scene. I lament this at times. Now, here's the good news: I recently found one that has become one of my most visited establishments. Please Tell Me in Williamsburg, just off the Graham Avenue L stop, is a fun and elegant late night spot with good drinks and great music. It feels like a place where Black folks -- and all folks -- can congregate, hear great hip-hop music, from the classics to current, and have a nice Pilsner, Lager, or a cocktail. (The cocktails aren't bougie and pretentious either. It's pretty chill). Even the food is solid: I highly recommend the chicken sandwich. I can be picky about bars. They mean a ton to me. A good bar is where you can find comfort, comfort that life tries to strip you from. A good bar is like church, it enlarges the brain, elevating it to a relationship with someone other than himself. A good bar is a wife of 20 years. A good bar is when you meet someone that inspires you to write a short story. There's nothing like a cold one at a place where the bartender knows you --- doesn't know everything about you --- but knows you enough to want to talk to you about the news happening in the ether. Please Tell Me has earned my trust. It's a small space, for certain, and it can get a little stuffy in there at 1AM in the morning, but the high-spirits override any of those worries. Another cool thing: I met my girlfriend -- Mrs. Commas to all of you --- there. I knew I wanted to take her on a date when I saw her at Please Tell Me. I went bar hopping last weekend with her and our homies and we had a grand 'ol time. We weren't there for long, we got two drinks, danced to four songs and then left, but it's the kind of spot that lifts your sprits when you go. There were Black women dancing near the DJ, black men cheering them on, white and Latino men also connecting with us, and having fun. It is what I want New York to be like, what New Yorkers of color should experience. Shout out to Please Tell Me! Let's keep this place going.

@jayson

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Dec 19, 2024

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Bar lunatico in bed-stuy

- amazing talented musicians perform live every evening - delicious and innovative cocktails (second only to Angel's Share in NYC cocktails imo, if i had to rate the whole menu I might even give Lunatico a higher score) - rotating dessert menu. the chefs have fun with the ingredients - no cover, suggested donation all goes to the performers - cute decor, cute crowd, lovely neighborhood vibes - i usually drop by before the first act of the night, when the dinner crowd is leaving; but if there is something that looks good to you on the current dinner menu, most likely you won't be disappointed

@tinashan

Apr 1, 2024

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i grew up my whole life in cambridge MA baby get ready

•get in a fight with a turkey during rush hour traffic on the mass ave bridge •seconding: sofra, bodega, toscanini’s (best ice cream in the world), spoke wine bar, brattle theater, all the museums already mentioned, mount auburn cemetery (say hi to my friends and family rip), not spending too much time in seaport •if you do need some food in seaport: GRECO is the best fast casual greek/mediterranean spot i’ve ever been to (i’m also greek), flour (over the bridge but close), Chickadee, Row 34 •BEST QUINTESSENTIAL SEAFOOD in Boston proper: belle isle (ok this is RIGHT over the line in winthrop, but you can taste see and smell east boston) •Bartley’s Burger Cottage in Harvard Sq is an exceptional experience and a culinary treat (order a lime rickey and onion rings too) •Harvard’s Carpenter Center, right next to the Harvard Art Museums, is Le Corbusier’s only building in North America and hosts small exhibits and public programs •At Harvard Art be sure to stop on the fourth floor to see parts of the pigment collection on display (whole thing is viewable albeit from across the courtyard) •I will never give harvard too much love so shouting out MIT Museum and MIT List Visual Arts Center •The McMullen (BC’s museum) is stunning and has great little shows often •MassArt museum is next to MFA/ Isabella S-G — and there’s a GREAT place nearby, Eventide, for a tiny, expensive, but DELICIOUS lobster roll and maple soft serve •Further out: the Decordova museum and sculpture park, the Walter Gropius House, the Addison gallery (phillips andover’s museum) stopping now because this is becoming manic but have a blast!! and check out the red bull contest videos of people diving off the ica!

@julestheleo

Feb 10, 2024

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giving your son a silly, obsolete name

where are all the guys? the dicks? the hectors? bring them BACK

@julestheleo

Feb 7, 2024

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ALFRED MOLINA

especially as doc ock in spider man 2. i am a sucker for a villain with a strong brow

@julestheleo

Apr 3, 2025