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If you spent your teen years scream-singing “Crawling” into a hairbrush, clear your Saturday: Linkin Park is bringing its Linkin Pizza pop-up to Greenpoint for one day only, and yes, there will be free pizza.
On Saturday, Aug. 2, Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop on Franklin Street will transform into a shrine to the nu-metal legends. The band is teaming up with the beloved pizzeria for a fan event that blends early-2000s angst with crispy, cheesy goodness. Doors open at 11:30 am, and the first 200 fans through them will be rewarded with a free slice. Expect a rush—because free Paulie Gee’s doesn’t come around often, and certainly not with a side of Linkin Park merch.
The Brooklyn event marks the U.S. debut of Linkin Pizza, following its surprise launch in Milan back in June. In addition to exclusive merch drops—think hoodies, tees and collectibles designed for peak nostalgia—there’ll be $5 Lagunitas drafts and a fan-fueled vibe that might just have you reliving your peak MySpace years.
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While the band hasn’t confirmed an appearance (don’t count on it), their presence looms large. This event coincides with their return to touring following the release of From Zero, their first album with new lead singer Emily Armstrong. The Brooklyn show at Barclays Center is set for just a few days later.
According to Paulie Gee’s manager Ray, the event is meant to bring the community together with pizza, beer and a little throwback magic. So whether you’ve been blasting Hybrid Theory since it dropped or you’re just here for the slice and the soundtrack, it’s a rare chance to step into Linkin Park’s world, one foldable wedge at a time.
It all goes down at Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop in Greenpoint from 11:30am to 6pm this Saturday. Bring your appetite, your opinions about the band’s best era and maybe a Sharpie, just in case.