Name: The Broken American Healthcare Variety Show x One Nation, Overcharged
Start: 2026-08-22T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Brooklyn Art Haus

Brooklyn Art Haus

Come see an eclectic mix of comedians! Standups, storytellers, writers, and characters all take on the broken U.S. Healthcare System. Laughter is the best medicine, but a functioning healthcare system wouldn’t hurt.
Hosted by Ian Goldstein &amp; Emily Menez
Featuring: Chanel Ali, Kate Sisk, David Bluvband as Mr. Deductible, Steve Young as Out-of-Pocket Max, Myron Laban, and festival headliner Josh Gondelman!
Full festival lineup available <a href="https://emilymenez.net/2026/08/01/fixing-the-american-healthcare-system-in-2-days-comedy-festival/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.<a href="https://emilymenez.net/2026/08/01/fixing-the-american-healthcare-system-in-2-days-comedy-festival/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>

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Attend free Citizenship Preparation Classes at the library. &nbsp;Classes meet 2 hours per week. To register, email immigrantservices@bklynlibrary.org or you can walk in to class.
<ul><li>Improve your English.</li><li>Study all topics on the naturalization civics test.</li><li>Practice for the interview.</li><li>Evening, morning and weekend class schedules available. &nbsp;</li></ul>
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Посетите бесплатные подготовительные курсы к программе получения гражданства в библиотеке. Занятия проводятся 2 часа в неделю. Для регистрации отправьте электронное письмо по адресу immigrantservices@bklynlibrary.org или приходите на занятия без предварительной записи.
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SHE ATE! — Weekly Drag Dinner Show at Branded Saloon
Friday night and need a good pregame? Or just having a chill weekend but don't want to lay on the couch all night? Come out to SHE ATE! — every Friday at Branded Saloon.
A varied, delicious dinner menu, seasonal cocktails, and a drag show that'll have you screaming "wow, SHE ATE!" Expect production value, comedy, and raw Brooklyn drag while you eat and drink.
Hosted by our very own Reigning Ms Barracuda, Giardia The Parasite, featuring a different special guest every week. Free — no cover (2-item minimum).
🍽️ NOW SERVING: $25 dinner special — drink + entrée + side.
How the night goes:
<ul><li>Seating from 7:00PM — performers are mingling, come say hi 😘</li><li>Put in your order, grab some singles for tipping, sip your cocktail — we'll take it from here</li><li>Show at 8PM (or as we call it, ATE PM)</li><li>Prizes, dancing, stunts, surprises, and a lot of laughter</li><li>Wraps at 10PM — perfect timing to head out clubbing, home for a cozy night, or stay and keep hanging out!</li></ul>
Celebrating something — birthday, divorce, promotion, wedding, bachelor/bachelorette, literally anything? Let us know when you arrive and we'll make it special with a treat. Ask your server about food + drink combo specials too.
📋 Menu: brandedsaloon.com/menus 🎟️ Large parties (6+): email Bookings@brandedsaloon.com or DM @giardiatheparasite on Instagram

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Join Dominicans Love Haitians Movement for a free three-hour outdoor ritual of ancestry, spirit, and community care for Black and Afro-diasporic people—where you leave with a collective spiritual bath.
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The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
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Best Sub Zero & Viking Service

Best Sub-Zero &amp; Viking Service is a professional high-end appliance repair company serving New York City. We focus on fast, reliable, and expert diagnostics for premium kitchen and refrigeration systems commonly found in NYC homes. With over 13 years of hands-on experience, we provide trustworthy repair solutions for customers who want quality service without unnecessary delays. Our work is built on honesty, accuracy, and deep knowledge of advanced cooling and heating systems. We serve all major NYC areas, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. Whether you live in a high-rise, townhouse, or private residence, we bring professional service directly to your home. Our technician responds quickly, arrives prepared, and explains the problem in simple terms. No guessing, no hidden charges, and no confusion — only clear communication and dependable results. We handle temperature issues, cooling failures, heating problems, electrical faults, loud noise, leaks, frost buildup, and general performance issues. We also work with built-in units, luxury refrigeration systems, wall ovens, ranges, and advanced cooling technology. Every job starts with a proper diagnostic to identify the real cause, followed by a clear estimate before any repair is done. NYC homeowners rely on their appliances every day, and a broken fridge or oven can quickly disrupt the entire household. That’s why we focus on same-day or next-day appointments whenever possible. Our goal is to save customers time and money by repairing appliances correctly instead of replacing expensive units. If you’re in New York and need fast, honest, and professional appliance repair, Best Sub-Zero &amp; Viking Service is ready to help. We provide service you can trust, quality you can rely on, and experience that makes a real difference.

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