Now that spring has sprung weekends in Williamsburg, Brooklyn will become a popular destination for both tourists and NYC locals. Take a break from your typical Manhattan outtings, and check out the locals that flock to visit the nationally recognized flea markets, parouse through thrift stores, and to eat the best brunches that Williamsburg has to offer. So whether you’re always a subway ride away, or you’re vacationing in NYC this spring, we’ve compiled a weekend guide so you can get the most out of a daytime trip to the Billyburg.

They're probably not as wild as Aaron Carter's parties, but the Brooklyn rave scene is pretty much a close second. With the music, people, and decor, raves are the only places you can have an acid trip without actually being on acid, unless you wanted to of course. Check out our survival guide to the Brooklyn rave scene! More»

Last night Abbey Lee Kershaw joined her bandmates on stage to perform for a small crowd at the Glasslands Gallery in Brooklyn. Her rock band, Our Mountain, delivered an electrifying performance, with Kershaw on back up vocals, occasional keys, and banging a large metal chain against a garbage lid. The band's lead singer and guitarist, (as well as Kershaw's boyfriend) Matthew Hutchinson, pumped up the crowd with his powerful vocals as his insane, glazed over eyes darted at the crowd. The Australian model (and face of major brands Versace and Gucci) swayed seductively in her crop top in the background, rarely lifting her head. More»

As a result of years of gentrification due to sky high Manhattan real estate prices, Brooklyn has established itself as its own destination. So much so that hotels are popping up in Williamsburg to accommodate Brooklyn's own tourism. For those of you traveling to the big BK, or for those of you who just want to venture out of your Manhattan bubble, there are some really amazing places to hit up when you are in the most populated borough (yes, about 1 million more people live there than Manhattan). More»