TOMORROW: Zombiefest

August 30, 2011 by missheather
Filed under: 11211, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn

This item comes courtesy of a lady named Allison. Tomorrow, August 31st starting at 6:30 p.m., Williamsburg’s very own Cove will be hosting “Zombiefest”, a fundraiser for the New York City Food Bank. Following are the details per this event’s Facebook page:

Brooklyn, NY — The Cove and hostess Allison Love announce “Zombiefest 2011 Fundraiser” — a fundraiser to benefit this year’s upcoming Zombiefest charity event.

Join The Cove for a charity event/fundraiser to support the Food Bank For New York City’s continuous efforts to fight hunger in the five boroughs. This event will take place at The Cove on 108 N 6th Street in Williamsburg. It will be held on Wednesday, August 31st starting at 6:30 p.m.

During the fundraiser, there will be musicians, bands, a poet, comedians, and improv groups to entertain:

Bands/Musicians:

Robb and his Handsome Few
Lauren Levy
Hani and the Thief
Gandhi

Poet:

Meghann Plunkett

Comedians:

Brian Frange
Stephanie Hunter
Anthony Zenhauser

Improv groups:

Schwartzlander
Mr. Fahrenheit

There will be a beer special and a portion of the proceeds made will also benefit the Food Bank For New York City.

Food Bank For New York City (http://www.foodbanknyc.org/) recognizes 28 years as the city’s major hunger-relief organization working to end food poverty throughout the five boroughs. As the city’s hub for integrated food poverty assistance, the Food Bank tackles the hunger issue on three fronts — food distribution, income support and nutrition education — all strategically guided by its research.

The Cove ( http://thecovenyc.com/ ) has been around for about 2 1/2 years and is a sizeable bar located at 108 N 6th Street in the heart of Williamsburg in Brooklyn.

WHAT: Zombiefest 2011 Fundraiser – a Charity Event/Fundraiser to Benefit the Food Bank For New York City

WHEN: Wednesday, August 31st from 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

WHERE: The Cove, 108 N 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY.

COST: This event is free with a $5 suggested donation. There will also be $1 raffle available (trust me….these prizes are amazing!).