New York

Dust off those vintage bowling shirts that have been hanging in your closet since the '90s. It's time to break 'em out for the NFT Brooklyn release party on Wednesday, January 20th at 6 pm. In celebration of the 2010 Brooklyn Guide and Brooklyn on the NFT iPhone App, we're taking over the fabulous Brooklyn Bowl for a giant blow out featuring FREE drinks and guides (*while supplies last), and FREE bowling for 2 full hours (*shoe rental required). But wait, that's not all. We'll also be giving away prizes from super cool Brooklyn businesses like Cafe Grumpy, Spoonbill & Sugartown, Zenkichi, Roberta's Pizza, Joyce Bakeshop, Sprout, The Habitat, Tanoreen, Northeast Kingdom, Hachi Asian Bistro, Old Hollywood and showing off videos from our latest adventures around Chinatown and beyond.  Sign up on Facebook and tell your friends. This will be a Wednesday night to remember (*not responsible for loss of memory due to too much fun).

Photo:  Norman Ibarra

New Yorkers have to save up for certain activities, activities that are meant for plebeians but here are accessible only to society's upper echelon, most notably going to the movies and bowling. I can't exactly say Brooklyn Bowl is cheap (you have a cover charge, renting a lane and shoes, plus drinks), but it's a fantastic bowling alley--and a popular one--so reserve a lane in advance and cut loose. Pop music is plucked from the mid-90s, curious video projections stir up conversation, and a band you've never heard of will probably take the stage. Overall it's a great way to spend a Friday night and worth the money. Plus, you can finally show off both of your bowling dances--the triumphant strike-a-pose and the awkward dance of gutter ball regret.

Photo:  Sarah Enelow