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# Events: Afro Blues, Movies Under The Stars, Coney Island History & More This Weekend
- URL: https://bklyner.com/events-afro-blues-coney-island-history-weekend/
- Published: 2017-07-21T14:05:01.000Z
- Updated: 2017-07-21T18:28:37.000Z
- Author: Carly Miller
- Tags: Central Brooklyn, Events, Nonsponsored, Southern Brooklyn, Western Brooklyn, BRIC celebrate brooklyn, Coney Island Museum, Green-Wood Cemetery, OnStage At Kingsborough, Owl's Head Park, Parkside Plaza, prospect park, Smorgasburg, sycamore bar, #getorganizedbk, #wp

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Mmm, fries (Photo via [Smorgasburg](https://www.facebook.com/smorgasburg/photos/pb.143092332426823.-2207520000.1439500827./802786356457414/?type=3&theater))

TGIF — Get enough of the [scorching heat](/double-whammy-heat-advisory-air-quality-alert-issued-today/) yet? You can still enjoy the summer weekend in your favorite boro, with local activism, live music, and more! If you have an event to share, email us at [editor@bklyner.com](mailto:editor@bklyner.com).

Looking for more arts events? Check out our events roundup for Park Slope, Fort Greene, and Downtown Brooklyn [here](/weekend-art-events-july-21-23-bike-rave-jazz-fest/).

**Flatbush: [Rally — Justice for Kyam Livingston](https://www.facebook.com/events/117755255502041)**  
When: Friday, July 21 at 5:30pm  
Where: Church Avenue at East 18th Street  
What: Join activists to rally for justice on the 4 year anniversary of 4th anniversary of the death of Kyam Livingston.  
How much: Free

**Prospect Park:** [**Amadou & Mariam / Innov Gnawa / Ahmed Gallab DJ Set**](https://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival/amadou-mariam-innov-gnawa-ahmed-gallab-dj-set?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, July 21 at 7:30pm  
**Where:** Prospect Park Bandshell, enter at 9th Street and West Drive  
**What:** Check out West Africa’s Amadou & Mariam, a blind husband-and-wide duo playing stellar Afro-blues.  
**How much:** Free

**Ditmas Park:**[ **Puppies n’ Pints at Sycamore**](http://www.sycamorebrooklyn.com/special-events/2017/7/22/puppies-n-pints-1-3pm?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, July 22 from 1pm to 3pm  
**Where:** Sycamore Bar,  
**What:** Enjoy a beer for a furry cause — Sycamore will donate $1 from all beer pint sales to Puppies n’ Pints, which connects puppy rescues with dog lovers. It’s a great chance to learn more about fostering & adoption over a happy hour pint.  
**How much:** Priced per drink

**Coney Island: [Talent Show!](http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Events/Coney-Island-Talent-Show%5F7%5F22%5F2017-5110.htm?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Saturday, July 22 from 4pm to 8pm  
**Where:** Boardwalk between 10th & 12th Streets  
**What:** Join Host Mr. Strange and the fanfare of legendary talent that has come out of Coney Island for the 8th Annual Coney Island Talent Show. This year’s categories include Creative kids 9-12 years old, Creative kids 13-17 years old and Song, Dance & Variety 18 and up  
**How much:** Free

**Coney Island:** [**Theater historian takes the stage at Coney Island**](http://www.coneyisland.com/event/asktheexperts72217?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, July 22 at 5pm  
**Where:** Coney Island Museum, 1208 Surf Avenue  
**What:** Author and theater historian Cezar Del Valle returns with a new collection of stories and images from Coney Island’s rich history.  
**How much:** $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and free for residents of 11224 zip code and Coney Island USA members. Included with Museum Admission.

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/trip-to-the-moon-coney.jpg)

Photo via Theme Park Insider

**Prospect-Lefferts Gardens: [Live music at Parkside Plaza](https://www.facebook.com/events/113100215931093/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%223%22%2C%22ref%5Fnewsfeed%5Fstory%5Ftype%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22feed%5Fstory%5Ftype%22%3A%2217%22%2C%22action%5Fhistory%22%3A%22null%22%7D)**  
**When:** Saturday, July 22 2pm to 4pm  
**Where:** Parkside Avenue at Ocean Avenue  
**What:** Enjoy rock, blues, and ballads outdoors by Axiom Addicts.  
**How much:** Free

**Bay Ridge:[ Movies Under the Stars: ‘Dirty Dancing’](https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2017/07/22/movies-under-the-stars-dirty-dancing-1987?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Saturday, July 22 from 8:45pm to 10:45pm  
**Where:** Owl’s Head Park, Shore Road near 68th Street  
**What:** Nobody puts Baby in the corner! Enjoy a movie under the stars with this 1987 classic Catskills dance drama/romance with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.  
**How much:** Free, and NYC Parks recommends arriving early to get a spot. BYO blanket and food.

**Manhattan Beach: [Swingadelic featuring dancers](http://www.onstageatkingsborough.org/event/05cbcbff010f184feebf91921bf28c31?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Saturday, July 22 at 8pm  
**Where:** Kingsborough’s Lighthouse Bandshell.  
**What:** On Stage at Kingsborough presents NYC’s greatest “little big band” playing Big Band and Great American Songbook classics by Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Ray Charles, Dean Martin, and more popular artists of the era.  
**How Much:** Free admission and parking

**Greenwood Heights:**[ **Birding in Peace**](http://www.green-wood.com/event/birding-in-peace-summer/2017-07-23/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Sunday, July 23, 6:30am to 8am  
**Where:** Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street  
**What:** Before the cemetery gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett will lead a peaceful Sunday morning walking tour in search of the many birds that call Green-Wood Cemetery home. A Bird Checklist will be provided to all tour participants.  
**How Much:** $15, $10 for members

**Prospect Park: [Smorgasburg food vendors](https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2017/7/23?ref=bklyner.com#smorgasburg-prospect-park-2017)**  
**When:** Sunday, July 23  
**Where:** Breeze Hill, Prospect Park  
**What:** Haven’t been to this outdoor food bonanza? It’s a good weekend to give it a try, featuring more than 100 regional food purveyors will gather on Breeze Hill to offer a range of cuisines.  
**How much:** Priced per item

**Looking ahead — highlights for next week worth planning ahead for**

**Prospect Park:** [**#GetOrganizedBK’s Civic Festival**](https://www.facebook.com/events/1793087481003579/?%5F%5Fxt%5F%5F=33.%7B%22logging%5Fdata%22%3A%7B%22profile%5Fid%22%3A1793087481003579%2C%22event%5Ftype%22%3A%22clicked%5Fview%5Fprofile%22%2C%22impression%5Finfo%22%3A%22eyJmIjp7Iml0ZW1fY291bnQiOiIwIn19%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22www%5Fevents%5Fpermalink%22%2C%22interacted%5Fstory%5Ftype%22%3A%221680710818849905%22%2C%22session%5Fid%22%3A%22634b977aa750ed2a7600f906c622603b%22%7D%7D)  
**When:** Tuesday, July 25 5:30pm to 8:30pm  
**Where:** Prospect Park Bandshell, enter at 9th Street and West Drive  
**What:** [#GetOrganizedBK](https://www.getorganizedbk.org/?ref=bklyner.com) presents a festive civic gathering to hear from citywide and national leaders and activists, enjoy live music and kid-friendly activities, and learn about local activism.  
**How much:** Free