To Do tonight, Brooklyn: SHORTCOMINGS release party
Wednesday, October 3rd @ 7PM
ADRIAN TOMINE - SHORTCOMINGS *Release Party
BookCourt- 163 Court Street Brooklyn
Details here.
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