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Dashiell Bennett @dashiell.bsky.social · 2d

Heartbreaking :(

(via @evgrieve.bsky.social)

You’ll hardly recognize the former Crocodile Lounge on 14th Street

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · 2d

The randomness of a trombone serenade while on an early morning walk in the East Village.

A trombone player seen on an east village street corner, playing to passersby early in the morning.

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · 3d

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:
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Ron Gott stands holding a photo book on David Bowie titled "Bowies Back."

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · 10d

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...

Fans press close together at the Under the K Bridge venue (underneath the BQE), cheering and raising phones as Iggy Pop performs at the CBGB Festival.

Fans press close together at the Under the K Bridge venue (underneath the BQE), cheering and raising phones The Damned performs at the CBGB Festival.

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · 19d

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...

A photo of the post for the 2024 LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival on the LES of NYC.

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Daniel Efram @thebeam.bsky.social · 22d

There's a new Jean-Michel #Basquiat biopic being made by Julius Ohna starring Danny Ramirez and Kevin Johnson, which includes an Albert Diaz character. One problem... they never got his permission. My story & photos for @evgrieve.bsky.social

#art #movies #captianamerica

'Samo' story: Real-life Al Diaz left on cutting room floor of new Basquiat biopic

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · 25d

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.

A photo of the poster for the annual Anarchist Bookfair, which takes place today (Sept. 13) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at La Plaza Cultural on the SW corner of Ninth Street and Avenue C in the East Village.

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · 26d

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

A photo of Rhaenyra the Dragon Kitty. The 4-month-old kitten
A man took her on Saturday afternoon from MJay Convenience at 44 Avenue A in the East Village.

A photo of a missing poster for Rhaenyra the Dragon Kitty. The 4-month-old kitten. A man took her on Saturday afternoon from MJay Convenience at 44 Avenue A in the East Village.

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Sep 6

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

A photo of a flyer for a free concert in Tompkins Square Park on Sunday, Sept. 7

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 31

Oh yes! Capt. Quint's sideburns... and Chief Brody's low-key yet stylish looks! (Ellen Brody had some good looks, too.)

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Jaws: Roy Scheider's Layers at Sea as Chief Brody » BAMF Style

Chief Brody dressed for the sea in hardy layered workwear like a chambray shirt, mock-neck sweater, and waterproof rain-suit—as well as his usual glasses.

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 31

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 🦈

A photo of the 50th anniversary movie poster for Jaws

A photo of the Marquee show the re-release of Jaws

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 28

They are awesome! Stacie J. interviewed with Darren A. the day before, so I ended up a +1 for this...

EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

A photo of the band IDLES playing an intimate show at Night Club 101 in the East Village on 8/27

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 24

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.

A photo about an hour before the start of the annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Tompkins Square Park 8/24/25.

A photo of the landmarker Charlie Park Residence in the East Village of NYC

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 21

TY to The New York Edit for featuring EVG...

Seated Series featuring EV Grieve for The New York Edit

Welcome to the second interview of my new series called Seated Series. Where I interview and converse with creatives, businesses, and New Yorkers.

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 21

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.

A photo of the Joe strummer mural in NYC’s East Village

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thanks to @staciejoy.bsky.social for her ongoing attention to this issue...

Roy Edroso @edroso.bsky.social · Aug 20

Good coverage as always from @evgrieve.bsky.social on the issues that come up when a neighborhood wants delivery and discovers it comes with deliverymen. evgrieve.com/2025/08/deli...

Deliveristas confront new hurdles after 11th Street bike sweep

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 20

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.

A photo of a sign for Desperately Seeking Susan at Metrograph in NYC

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 17

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

A photo of Austin Butler and his 'Caught Stealing' co-star Zoë Kravitz cutting a cake at Double Down Saloon in the East Village

A photo of a cake made to look like Feline the Cat, Austn Bulter's co-star in Caught Stealing.

A photo of director Darren Aronofsky and Austin Butler celebrating the actor's birthday last night in the East Village.

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 13

Definitely needs another buffing!

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 12

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.

A photo of 57 Great Jones St. in NYC where Basquiat lived and worked until he died in 1988.

A photo of a tag by Al Diaz at 57 Great Jones St. Diaz was a onetime Basquiat collaborator.

Some painted over the memorial plaque for onetime tenant Jean-Michel Basquiat, who lived and worked at 57 Great Jones from 1983 to the time of his death in 1988...

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 8

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.

Photo of a flyer for a free concert Aug. 9-10 in Tompkins Square Park in NYC.

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 5

On this Aug. 4, someone decided to discard their Christmas tree along 14th Street in Stuy Town. 🌲

A photo of a discarded Christmas tree on Aug. 4 in NYC

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EV Grieve @evgrieve.bsky.social · Aug 1

Crowds packed the new Lidl this morning for the long-awaited grand opening of the German brand's first Lower East Side food market at 408 Grand St. at Clinton. The bakery was a big hit. There was also a union protest to start the day.

Pics by @staciejoy.bsky.social

A photo of the bakery at the new Lidl grocery that opened Aug. 1 on the Lower East Side.

A photo of the lines at the new Lidl grocery that opened Aug. 1 on the Lower East Side.

A photo of the new Lidl grocery that opened Aug. 1 on the Lower East Side.

A photo of a union protest outside the new Lidl grocery that opened Aug. 1 on the Lower East Side in NYC.

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