Every Friday we’ll get your weekend started with some solid plans. These are the things we think you should watch, read or do over the next few days. Enjoy!

 

THINGS TO DO

 Dumbo Flea Market

Beginning April 3rd, and continuing Sundays throughout the season, around 75 vendors will populate Pearl Plaza, a trio of spaces that includes the Dumbo Archway, Anchorage Place and the Pearl Street Triangle, spaces that have seen their share of food vendors popping up throughout the outdoor market season.

Brooklyn Flea co-found Eric Demby says he's excited to be returning to the neighborhood that has hosted various iterations of both the Flea and Smorgasburg throughout the years, starting with a Flea encampment beneath the Brooklyn Bridge in 2009. "The winding cobblestone streets and mix of visitors and locals is classic market terrain, and train passages are historic places for selling all over the world," Demby told us via email this afternoon. "The Flea in DUMBO will feature about 75 vendors, with maybe 10 selling food, so the focus will be on high-quality ('nice') vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, rugs and textiles, and furniture and housewares."

 

THINGS TO WATCH

No No: A Dockumentary

If you’ve ever heard of Dock Ellis, then you know the story: in 1970, pitching professional ball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he threw a no hitter (a “no no”) while high on LSD. It’s a great story, especially told from Dock’s point of view—replete with crucial tidbits about how the catcher wore tape on his fingers so that the tripping Dock could see the signals, or how the level of Dock’s intoxication wasn’t exactly a rarity—but that story is only one page in the much broader account of Dock Ellis’s iconic tenure on this earth. A true-blue weirdo with an admirable proclivity to give practically zero fucks (not to mention becoming, in retrospect, an unheralded civil rights firebrand), Dock was a man of both radical shallowness and progressive steadfastness—one of addiction, salvation, dedication and devotion. And the story went: In 1970, pitching professional ball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Dock Ellis threw a no hitter while high on LSD—it was a sad reminder of how far out of control his life had swerved. —Dom Sinacola

 

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The Alchemist

Santiago a Andalusian shepherd boy, travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. During his journey he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within.

 

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Everyone needs help planning their weekend so we decided to help by curating a weekly blog series called "Your Weekend Plans"

Welcome to our inaugural issue!

Every Friday we’ll get your weekend started with some solid plans. These are the things we think you should watch, read or do over the next few days. Enjoy!

 

THINGS TO DO

Rooftop Cinema Club

Get out of the house this weekend and do something that says summer more than anything else. Check out an outdoors movie this weekend on a rooftop in NYC while sipping an alcoholic beverage. Rooftop Cinema Club is in their second year of local summer programming. Just like last year (2015), Rooftop Cinema Club’s movie screenings will be held on the terrace of midtown’s YOTEL. This year’s series started on May 3, 2016 with the Hollywood classic Casablanca and runs through September.

Doors open at 6pm each night. You have drinks, wait until the sun sets (generally around 8pm) and then settle into the movie with your own personal set of wireless headphones to adjust the volume as you prefer. For $30 (plus a $3 booking fee) you get the film, a bag of buttered popcorn and Bubbles.

The Rooftop Cinema Club’s movies range from die-hard cult classics like Blade Runner, Taxi Driver and The Big Lebowski to last year's Room, The Big Short and Straight Outta Compton. Click here to check out the full line up. 

 

THINGS TO WATCH

Jimi: All Is by My Side

Netflix and chill this weekend with an iconic biopic. Spend a couple of hours getting to know the musical genius, Jimi Hendrix. Directed by John Ridley, the film is limited to one year in Jimi’s life in England from 1966 to 1967. The film is a real examination of Jimi Hendrix’s off stage life; his relationships, alcoholism and drug use. The film reveals that this pivotal year transformed Jimmy James into the rock legend and pop culture icon he is known as today. The one downside to this biopic, unfortunately, is that Jimi Hedrix’s estate did not allow for his music to be part of this production. That, however does not stop this from being an amazing production.

Andre3000’s portrayal of Jimi Hendrix’s mannerisms, coy behavior and diction of the rock legend is beautiful. His physical transformation is so uncanny that it’s as if Hendrix himself was portraying himself.

This movie will definitely leave you wanting more of Jimi.

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LIFE IS SO GOOD by George Dawson & Richard Glaubman

What an amazing story and life! Imagine learning to read at 98. That’s exactly what happened to 103-year-old George Dawson, grandson of a slave. George reflects on his life and offers valuable lessons in living as well as a fresh, firsthand view of America during the twentieth century. Richard Glaubman captures Dawson's irresistible voice and view of the world, offering insights into humanity, history, hardships, and happiness.

Grab this powerful book this weekend and enjoy!

 

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Below is part 2 of the freestyle session with Stokely. Earlier he put a verse to Jeru Da Damaja's "Come Clean"

Lafayette came through to hang at Respectfully and we got him to spit over some classic beats. He touched Jeru Da Damaja's "Come Clean" with some mean bars.

Jimi Hendrix had a commanding stage presence. His skills as a guitarists made him a must see rock and roll spectacle. Beyond captivating audiences with his music, Jimi Hendrix was a style icon of his era. 

With this in mind, we wanted to honor the great Jimi Hendrix and introduce him to this generation. So we created the Jimi Hendrix sweatshirt. A comfortable grey pullover hooded sweatshirt with Jimi Hendrix's graphic printed on the front.

 

With Fall almost around the corner, we are dropping some dope accessories for our people heading back to school. Today we dropped our Denim Apron, Tote Bags and 13" Macbook Sleeves. 

Minimal and stylish. Head back to school and command respect.

We created a video of our Creative Director and Co-Founder Ty Warren talking about Respectfully Clothing and what it represents. Our brand has been growing consistently this year have we've had some great opportunities. In the video, Ty talks about our streetwear brand and the products we produce. Check it out.

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Check out this dope record "1995" by Brooklyn lyricist Lafayette Stokely. This song is to dope and pays major homage to the golden era. Peep the visuals. 

We've been building Respectfully Clothing for over 4 years. We've been everywhere from New York City to Trinidad & Tobago finding inspiration for our street wear brand. It's been a fine journey so far and it'll only get better. 

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Respectfully Clothing created a video lookbook to celebrate our Sping and Summer releases. Our basic lightweight tees represent the NY city look and feel we build our brand around. The 1 minute video features music by Lafayette Stokley and was directed by Respectfully Clothing co-founder Tye Warren.

Simple elegance is the aim with each release.