Eventhough a while ago we already gave shoutouts to our homegirl Heidi, we felt that especially today – USA’s independence day – is a perfect day to remind everyone that freedom is still not to be taken for granted. With her non-profit organization Built On Respect she went to Tibet to help provide direct help. Check out her website here and make sure to inform yourself through her YouTube-cannel. Click here to watch.

Food Not Bombs is an all volunteer run DIY joint from Brooklyn, NY. They hand out free vegetarian food every Thursday at Maria Hernandez Park (formerly Bushwick Park) from 10:00am to 12:30pm. If you’re in the neighborhood, come on over to the park and support them!

Our friends over at Frank151 have teamed up with Mazine to kick off Bread & Butter Berlin 2009 with a pop up gallery and a party. Everyone in the area get there, party hard and donate 1 Euro at the door for a great social & local cause.

With the possibility of some dry weather this weekend, outdoor fun is a must. If you’re in the Bushwick, Brooklyn area then you have to check out The Putting Lot. Located on 12 Wyckoff Avenue, The Putting Lot is a 9-hole miniature golf course made entirely from recycled materials. Each hole was designed by various groups of architects and artists, allowing attendees to experience the designers’ inspiration at each hole. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids. Click here for more info.

Stickers with official looking designs advise passengers in London’s Tube not to despair and to “Take A Deep Breath And Smile”. Good life advice for those navigating their hectic morning commute.

Artist Banksy has a new show in his hometown Bristol, England. Although some of the pieces were seen in NYC last year, the Bristol Museum is showing 70 new pieces of work offering political satire and social mockery.

Iran’s government banned foreign media from covering rallies in Tehran being held in the wake of last week’s disputed presidential election. The decision comes after video footage emerged showing violence at demonstrations in support of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi. He has contested the results of Friday’s election, which showed an overwhelming victory for hardline president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Read the full CNN story here.

After the success of last year’s walk, L Magazine and Neighbors Allied For Good Growth have once again teamed up to bring residents of North Brooklyn another edition of the Williamsburg Walk street festival. Brooklynites are inveted to come down every Saturday from June 6th – July 11th to participate in various activities. Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg’s busiest street, will be closed from North 4th up to North 9th street, giving visitors a car-free zone to enjoy accustic music, urban gardening, children’s classes, performances, and much more. For more information click here.

In addition, Vanderbilt Avenue between Dean Street and Park Place in Brooklyn is pedestrian-only with music and art every Sunday in June. Manhattan: East 4th Street between Bowery and 2nd Avenue will replace cars with performances, a flea market and Volleyball on June 6th, 13th and 27th.

For even the slightest Graffiti admirer, the book “Subway Art” is a cornerstone of the culture. Photographers Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant were largely responsible for introducing street art to the mainstream media, and they stand as soldiers for the cause to this day. With this in mind, we are happy to see their book “Subway Art” getting a proper 25th Anniversary re-release.

The quickest way to get it is here.

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