Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Weekend Events Recap: Dance, Walk & Play Through September 14

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Looks like this weekend is going to be a nice, cool one–so grab some friends and get into the groove, take a stroll with a doctor, or simply try not to get checked.

Green Clean Dance Party
When: Friday, September 12, 10pm
Where: The Emerson (561 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Classon Avenues)
What: Enjoy $5 margaritas all night while busting a move to tunes selected by DJs Pizza and Tek.
How much: Free admission

Chess Against the Master
When: Saturday, September 13, 10am
Where: Putnam Triangle Plaza (at Fulton Street and Grand Avenue)
What: Join teenage chess prodigy Joshua Colas for several exhilarating games–simultaneously! Joshua will play the first 15 people to register for the event, moving swiftly from one board to another while he lets you… think for a minute. And if you can hold your own, trophies may be in store.
How much: Free, registration from 10-10:45am

Walk with a Doc
When: Sunday, September 14, 10am
Where: Washington Park and Myrtle Avenue
What: Take in the lovely Sunday afternoon sights in Fort Greene Park, and get your health-related questions answered by medical professionals from Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center, Cumberland Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Prominis, and the St. Joseph’s College Nursing Program.
How much: Free, but register ahead of time here