Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Events: Live Music, A Cocktail Class & More Through June 29
We like free stuff–don’t you? This week around Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, you can enjoy yourself at no-cost readings, art installations, and more.
Concert and Reading with Sean Michaels and Rob Schwimmer
When: Monday, June 23, 7:30pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore (686 Fulton Street at the corner of South Portland Avenue)
What: Theremin player Rob Schwimmer will perform ahead of a reading by music writer Sean Michaels, whose novel Us Conductors gives a take on “the true story of the Russian scientist, inventor and spy Lev Termen, creator of the theremin, and of Clara Rockmore, its greatest player.”
How much: Free
“Screensavers: Travels in Sleep” Projections
When: Monday, June 23-Wednesday July 9, 10am-6pm
Where: Stoop at BRIC House (647 Fulton Street, enter on Rockwell Place)
What: Projections on BRIC House’s garage door show what really happens when you switch your computer to sleep mode. “
How much: Free
Tatters & Rags at Splitty
When: Wednesday, June 25, 8pm
Where: Splitty (415 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton and Vanderbilt Avenues)
What: Splitty’s country music series is back and bringing not one but two sets of Tatters & Rags‘ “revved up Scronky-Tonk” to Myrtle Avenue.
How much: Free
Resume Drop-In Clinic
When: Thursday, June 26, 2:45-3:45pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library (380 Washington Avenue between Lafayette and Greene Avenues)
What: Whether you’re unemployed or funemployed (that’s not going to last for long, pal), let the experts at the Clinton Hill Library show you how to craft a document that really sells your best assets. Then go out, get that six figure salary, and take us out to dinner.
How much: Free
Music and Dance at FAB Friday
When: Friday, June 27, 6pm
Where: Putnam Triangle Plaza (corner of Fulton Street and Grand Avenue)
What: Is your Electric Slide a little rusty? Let the FAB Alliance treat you to an evening of tunes by world music band Mais Um, plus a whole lot of line dancing led by University Settlement.
How much: Free
Saturday Sipper: June Collins Cocktail
When: Saturday, June 28, 3pm
Where: Tipsy (584 Myrtle Avenue between Classon Avenue and Emerson Place)
What: Learn from Tipsy’s Jor and Adam how to make a summery twist on the Tom Collins–the June Collins, of course!
How much: Free
Family Fun Day
When: Sunday, June 29, from 11am on
Where: BLDG 92 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard (63 Flushing Avenue near Carlton Avenue)
What: This jam-packed day has something for everyone–multiple historical tours, an interactive composting activity, food and drink specials, giveaways, and more. Many events are free, but you’ll want to check the full schedule and make sure to get tickets (if applicable) for what you’re interested in ahead of time.
How much: Activity prices vary, see link
