New York Wine Expo

Learn how to taste wine, and sample LOTS of wine, at the New York Wine Expo.  Love wine? Get tickets to the Grand Tasting on either day. Want to learn more? Take a seminar from some renowned winemakers, critics and authors.  Tickets required. This is an alcohol-related event so not kid friendly. Take public transportation - you won't want to be driving home after this one.




When: February 25-27, 2011
Where: Javits Center 34th St at the Hudson River
Website: http://www.NewYorkWineExpo.com

The Wines Of Navarra

Sausage Fest. No, Not That Kind!

I love Loreley Manhattan's ambiance and pretzels. I'm not as into German sausage as I am into German pretzels, but for those who are can head over to Loreley's Brooklyn location in Williamsburg.  12 types of German-style sausage are being sampled for free, with specials for platters. And if you order a platter for your table, you will get free beer. Not a bad gig for those who live nearby - I mean, it's going to be freezing tonight so who wants to venture far? Free concert Saturday night to drink to.

When: Tonight and Saturday January 28-29.
Where: Loreley Brooklyn 64 Frost Street @ Meeker St
Website: http://www.loreleynyc.com

ZZzzzz Zzzzz ZZZZzzzzzz

What? Leave me alone! FestBuzz has been hibernating!

What? Cabin Fever!  Oh, fine.

ChiliFest 2011 is happening at the Chelsea Market. A whole bunch of chefs will be serving up their interpretation of this TexMex classic, utilizing locally organically produced meat.  Brooklyn Brewery is pairing beer with Chili. Live music, and a nice neighborhood in the Chelsea Market on Ninth Ave.  Presales are sold out already. But if you show up early you might get one of the door tickets.

When: January 30, 2011 4PM-8PM
Where: Chelsea Market Ninth Ave at 15th Street
Website: http://www.chilifest2011.com

African Diaspora Film Festival

Films celebrating the African Diaspora. Both narrative fiction and documentaries from around the US and other countries are presented. Topics addressed include all aspects of life for people living in different parts of the African Diaspora. Most, if not all, of the directors themselves are African American. A unique perspective and a celebrated collection of moving stories.

When: December 2-4, 2010
Where: The Riverside Theatre @ 91 Claremont Ave @ W 120th Street
Website: The Riverside Theatre

African Diaspora Film Festival

The Riverside Theatre

African Diaspora Film Festival

The Riverside Theatre

KingConBrooklyn

This weekend, come check out local publications, and participate in panels at indie comic con KingCon, featuring several artists and local artists at Brooklyn's answer to PS 122: the Lyceum.

When: November 4-7

Where: Brooklyn Lyceum - Fourth ave near President Street

Website: http://www.kingconbrooklyn.com/