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Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Weekend Events Recap: History, Houston-ry & More Through August 31

Nora Whelan

Aug 29, 2014 — 1 min read

All we have to say is: the long weekend cometh!

Slimmy Jimmy Dance Party
When: Friday, August 29, starting at 10pm
Where: The Emerson (551 Myrtle Avenue at Emerson Place)
What: Boogie down to disco and 80’s tunes, and of course enjoy your fair share of beer and cocktails.
How much: $5 admission

Brooklyn Navy Yard: Past, Present & Future
When: Saturday, August 30, 12-6pm
Where: BLDG 92
What: Check out 150 years of photographed and recorded history at the Navy Yard, from war ships to rooftop farms and beyond, displayed over three floors at BLDG 92.
How much: Free admission

The Bodyguard Screening
When: Sunday, August 31, 8pm
Where: Habana Outpost (757 Fulton Street at South Portland Avenue)
What: Habana still has a number of free movies scheduled in the coming months, but who knows how long it will stay beautiful like this outside? As long as the weather’s good, come see the Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner classic.
How much: Free admission

Photo via BLDG 92

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