Neighborhood dive bar culture is still alive and well in Ridgewood, Queens. Thanks in large part to @thewindjammer , a nautical-themed corner institution that hasn't changed much since its birth in the early 1980s.
One of its current owners, Jesse, used to spend many a night at Hanks Saloon—and famously celebrated his 20th birthday there. (And no, kids, that's not a typo. 😉)
If you are anywhere near Ridgewood on Tuesday April 28—or are just looking for a new adventure—come to The Windjammer at 7:30pm, where we will be showing my feature documentary @hankssaloonmovie in their gloriously unrenovated back room.
Join us for my movie's first-ever journey out of Brooklyn!
TUESDAY APRIL 28
"HANK'S SALOON"
Live Screening
The Windjammer
5-52 Grandview Ave.
Ridgewood, Queens
7:30 pm
FREE ADMISSION
(suggested donation: $10)
TUES. APRIL 28
The "HANK'S SALOON" documentary is making its first trip out of Brooklyn!
If you know anyone near Ridgewood, please share this with them.
Free live screening at @thewindjammer
Ridgewood, Queens.
7:30 pm
FREE!
(Suggested donation: $10)
See you there, Queens!
♫: "You Live in Queens" by @alexbattles
#hankssaloon
#hankssaloonmovie
#queens #ridgewood
#indiefilm #documentary
SUPER STOKED to announce that on April 28th we will be screening "Hank's Saloon" a documentary on, arguably, the greatest bar in NYC history. The Windjammer has a ton of Hank's in its DNA. -For over 100 years, Hank’s Saloon existed, under various names and owners, as a beloved local Brooklyn dive bar.
In 2018, after nearly a decade of speculation and financial uncertainty, the rickety little building on the corner of Third Avenue and Atlantic announced that they would finally be closing their doors for good.
This feature documentary follows Hank’s—along with its colorful staff and rotating cast of oddball patrons—through its stressful and celebratory final months. It also takes a deep-dive into the fascinating history of the building, from its roots as a working-class Irish bar, through its various roles as Prohibition-era speakeasy, Indigenous ironworker hangout, and safe haven in an era of danger and decay, up to its final state as a quintessential “old man bar” turned legendary indie music venue, all pitted against the backdrop of a rapidly changing New York.
Ridgewood Queens!!!
@footlightpresents
A folk/Roots Country night @thewindjammer featuring three great local artist.
@freesambrown
Serving up some soft and soothing Folk and Country
@joedevito7000
Unique folk music with a spin all its own.
Vaden Landers
An original take on Roots Rock N Roll and Country Swing. Soaked in 40’s/50’s flare.
Dance lessons before by @country_bqe
#someonecomegetpappy #vadenlanders #hillbillyswing #countrymusic #ridgewoodqueens
Ridgewood has a lot of great sandwich shops these days, but no one does Super Bowl Sunday 3-foot subs (or t-shirts) like @bennysdeli . Come grab some free food, watch the game on our projector and enjoy the warmest bar in town (our thermostat broke so our boiler has been on full blast for a week).
The fine fellas @honkytonkininqueens are doing a li'l pop up show this Saturday! Go to their page and buy your tix now! I think there's only a handful left!
Come out to @footlightpresents@thewindjammer for a Kids' New Years Bash! This Sunday 1/4! Face painting, crafts, dance party, toast at midnight (4pm)! Link in bio!!
After watching @martysupreme we realize we're doing a real disservice to the people of New York City by not breaking out the ping pong table while @footlightpresents takes the next few days off. What other bars have table tennis!?
