Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Events: Through January 8
Here’s this week’s roundup of neighborhood events taking place through Thursday. We’ll have your weekend schedule guide on Friday and as always, let us know if there’s anything we’re missing by emailing editor@bklyner.com!
Author Book Reading
When: Monday, January 5 at 7:30pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: Jason Sokol discusses his book, “All Eyes Are Upon Us: Race and Politics from Boston to Brooklyn” with Brent Staples of the New York Times.
How much: Free to attend, $32 for a book
CB 2 Economic Development and Employment Committee meeting
When: Tuesday, January 6 at 6pm
Where: Long Island University, Metcalfe Hall, Jonas Board, 1 University Plaza
What: Brigit Pinnell, executive director of the Montague Street BID will speak about “Growing Business on Montague Street.” Shonae Mills, recruitment and intake manager of The Hope Program, will discuss “Economic Self-Sufficiency Through Employment and Advancement.”
How much: Free
Movie At 2: “CATS”
When: Tuesday, January 6 from 2-4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue, at Lafayette Avenue
What: Watch the Broadway musical on film.
How much: Free
Hot Dog Tuesdays
When: Tuesday, January 6 all day (open 1pm-2am)
Where: Moot Bar at 579 Myrtle Avenue
What: Buy a beer, get a free hot dog.
How much: Cost of a beer
Audiofile Trivia
When: Tuesday, January 6 from 9pm-12am
Where: The Emerson at 561 Myrtle Avenue
What: Name the tune, artist, movie or speaker in four rounds of four questions. Compete for free drinks and a grand prize of a $40 bar tab. Drink specials from 10pm-1am: $4 Rum and Coke, $6 Modelo Especial with Shot of Tequila, $4 Select Seasonal Drafts.
How much: Free
CB2 Health, Sciences and Social Services Committee meeting
When: Wednesday, January 7 at 6pm
Where: Brooklyn Hospital Center, Dining Hall A, 121 DeKalb Avenue at St. Felix Street
What: Presentation on the Visiting Nurse Service’s mobile team, plus liquor license discussions.
How much: Free
ShapeUP! Dance Fitness Class
When: Wednesday, January 7 from 7:15-8pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue, at Lafayette Avenue
What: Start off the new year with a fitness class taught by NYC Parks Department community volunteers.
How much: Free
Trivia Night
When: Wednesday, January 7 from 8-11pm
Where: Putnam’s Pub at 419 Myrtle Avenue
What: Weekly trivia competition to win gift cards of $100 to Putnam’s. Beer specials all night.
How much: Free
Playspace for Toddlers
When: Thursday, January 8 from 4-5pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue, at Lafayette Avenue
What: Get a break from the winter blues as toddlers play with toys and parents commiserate.
How much: Free
Thirsty Thursday
When: Thursday, January 8 from 5-8pm
Where: Tipsy at 584 Myrtle Avenue
What: Every Thursday the folks at Tipsy open a special bottle or two and pour free tastes over fun chit-chat.
How much: Free