Citizen Brooklyn

The curious musical instrument popped up in the river some time last week, and has become a popular spectacle on Instagram.

Architectural renderings allow us to peer into the future of our beloved city without a crystal ball. New York City has some big changes coming, and here are 17 future attractions that will transform the Big Apple as we know it.

Jazz and blues have had a deep history in this city, which was once host to pioneering joints like Cotton Club, Lenox Lounge and the original Birdland. And though a lot of the old-school spots have since bitten the dust—with some others devolving into tourist traps—there are still plenty of clubs around town where you can go to immerse yourself in the real stuff. Here are a few of our favorites; we expect you’ll leave yours in the comments.

MakerBot. Better known for producing consumer-grade three-dimensional printers that squirt layers of molten plastic in place of ink, the Brooklyn startup challenged designer Francis Bitonti to create a dress using its experimental “Flexible Filament,” a biodegradable, plant-based fiber that remains pliable even after it’s extruded from the machine.

The Organic designer paid tribute to the Michelangelo Antonioni classic at New York Fashion Week on Tuesday with a Spring/Summer 2014 collection that exemplified the label’s slouchy yet sensual brand of understated glamour.

Fabric derived from recycled plastic bottles can be manufactured in a variety of weights and textures.

Here’s my denotation of Dubstep: picture a Transformers robot playing a guitar, while fighting another robot flying at 138 miles per hour…

The guys tied me to the bed while I was sleeping. They got a run right after, so while they were out I was able to free myself.