Events Round-Up: Must-See Concerts, Ice Cream, Panels And More

Below you’ll find information on events through the week in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Check back Thursday to see what’s scheduled this weekend!

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THROUGH THURSDAY

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Cafe Society
When:4:30pm, 6:50pm, 9:10pm, M-T, additional showings other days.
Where: Peter Jay Sharp Building at 30 Lafayette Avenue
What: Woody Allen has crafted yet another love letter to the early twentieth century. This one stars Jessie Eisenberg (wither Jason Biggs?) and Kristen Stewart, with Blake Lively and Steve Carrell. Cafe Society is playing through Thursday, so take advantage!
How much: $14.

MONDAY JULY 25

Book Launch: Jennifer Close with J. Courtney Sullivan
When: 7:30pm.
Where: Greenlight Bookstore (686 Fulton Street)
What: Close’s new novel is follows the travails of a young couple in Washington D.C. as they aspire amongst strivers. She’ll be joined by the brilliant J. Courtney Sullivan and a wine reception, which will follow.
How much: Free

Urban Bush Women: How We Got to the Funk
When: 7:30pm.
Where: BRIC House Ballroom (647 Fulton Street)
What: This awesome dance exposition will follow African-american scial history through the prism of popular dance since 1955.
How much: Free w/ RSVP.

TUESDAY JULY 26

Benefit Concert: case / lang / veirs
When: 7:30pm
Where: Prospect Park Bandshell
What: Neko Case, K.D. Lang, and Laura Veirs team up for a concert for charity. You should go.
How much: $43.50

WEDNESDAY JULY 27

Philosemitism and Its Discontents: Daniel Deronda, Part I
When: 2pm.
Where: Central Library at 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Harold Augenbraum will lead a discussion of Daniel Deronda, a 19th century tome which explores Judaism and Jewishness in the English aristocracy.
How much: Free

Trivia Night
When: Wednesdays from 8-11pm
Where: Putnam’s Pub at 419 Myrtle Avenue
What: Stop by for some of the best trivia in our ephemera obsessed borough. This is a weekly trivia competition with prizes like gift cards. Just as important, there are beer specials all night.
How much: Free

THURSDAY JULY 28

Brooklyn Screams For Ice Cream
When: 7pm
Where: 128 Pierrepont Street
What: Ice cream is having a moment. Check out the Brookyn Historical Society for a deliciously informational lesson on a beloved dessert, featuring some of the borough’s top tastemakers.
How much: $12