Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Events: Through Sunday, February 8
Below you’ll find information on events through the weekend in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill this weekend. Check back Monday to see what’s scheduled next week!
For fitness classes at Ingersoll Community Center, see our earlier post here.
ONGOING
Black Artstory Month
When: Throughout February
Where: Participating businesses along Myrtle Avenue, between Carlton and Classon Avenues
What: Artwork by over 25 Brooklyn-based artists will be on view at 13+ small businesses. Free events throughout the month. For a complete listing of all events, featured artists, programs and venues, please visit: www.myrtleavenue.org/blackartstory.
How much: Free
17th Annual BAMkids Film Festival
When: Saturday-Sunday, February 7-8
Where: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Rose Cinemas, and elsewhere
What: The best shorts and features from around the globe. This year’s fun-tastic weekend features curated selections from the top children’s film festivals in North America—74 films in total, representing 30 countries, including an Oscar nominated animation short. Be sure to stop by the BAMkids lounge at BAMcafé after your film for animation activities, magic shows, face-painting, balloon-making, lunch, and more. Tickets sell out early, so avoid the tears—buy in advance!
How much: Varies
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Kids Sing-A-Long
When: Friday, February 6 at 4pm
Where: Jill Lindsey at 370 Myrtle Avenue
What: Family-friendly event.
How much: Free
Atlantic Yards CDC Meeting
When: Friday, February 6 at 4pm
Where: LIU Brooklyn at 515C Conference Room (5th Floor), 1 University Plaza
What: This meeting is open to the public. RSVP required. Web casting of the meeting is available.
How much: Free
Tipsy Happy Hour
When: Friday, February 6 from 5-8pm
Where: Tipsy at 584 Myrtle Avenue
What: Join neighbors for a free wine-tasting and relaxed conversation.
How much: Free
Brooklyn Poets Reading Series
When: Friday, February 6 at 7pm
Where: BRIC House at 647 Fulton Street
What: Featuring Wendy Xu, Jessica Greenbaum, Tom Sleigh.
How much: Free
BAMcafe Live: Cole Williams
When: Friday, February 6 at 9pm
Where: BAMcafe at Peter Jay Sharp Building at 30 Lafayette Avenue
What: Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter Cole Williams blends R&B and indie-rock influences with a background in classical piano and voice, forging a fearlessly original sound as eclectic as her outré fashion sense. Having recorded with artists like Chiddy Bang and Aloe Blacc, Williams performs keyboard-based ballads that showcase her soaring, soulful vocals.
How much: Free
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Black ArtStory: Hammerstep On Myrtle
When: Saturday, February 7 from 3-5pm
Where: Ingersoll Community Center at 177 Myrtle Avenue
What: Presented by the Irish Arts Center. In the late 19th century, Fort Greene—home to over half of Brooklyn’s African American population— also became widely known as ”Young Dublin” for the large Irish population that settled on what is now Myrtle Avenue. Black Artstory Month explores the intersecting histories of Irish and African American communities in Fort Greene with an unforgettable performance by Hammerstep, a Brooklyn-based contemporary dance company whose cutting-edge choreography melds traditional Irish dance, tap and hip hop to address contemporary social and political issues.
How much: Free
Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
When: Saturday, February 7 from 8am-4pm
Where: Washington Park between DeKalb and Willoughby Avenues
What: Weekly farmers market with live music and family-friendly activities.
Shape Up! Cardio Sculpt
When: Saturday, February 7 from 10-11am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Free cardio sculpt classes for adults.
Open (C)all: The Artists Studio
When: Saturday, February 7 from 10am-8pm
Where: BRIC House at 647 Fulton Street
What: See the spectacular work of BRIC Registry artists.
How much: Free
Story Time: George O’Connor
When: Saturday, February 7 at 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: George O’Connor returns with the latest installment of his beloved and bestselling Olympians graphic novel series! In George’s new book, the myth continues in the tenth year of the fabled Trojan War where two infamous gods of war go to battle. Who will win this epic clash of power? George presents his book with a talk and his super-fast cartooning. For ages 3-and-up.
How much: Free; $9.99 for the book
“Spread Love” Winter Festival
When: Saturday, February 7 from 11am-1pm
Where: Urban Assembly Unison School cafeteria at 170 Gates Avenue
What: Mingle with parents and classmates while enjoying food, music, arts and crafts.
How much: Free
Shape Up! NYC Aerobics Class
When: Saturday, February 7 from 12-1pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Free aerobics class taught by Parks volunteers.
UrbanGlass Open Studios
When: Saturday, February 7 from 1-6pm
Where: UrbanGlass at 647 Fulton Street
What: See exciting glassblowing demonstration, make jewelry with handcrafted glass beads or, for 30-minutes, work one-on-one with an artist for an crash-course in the basics of glassblowing or flameworking. You will leave having crafted your own handmade heart object. Also, kiln fusing and sandblasting activities for all ages.
How much: Free
BAMcafe Live: Renee Manning
When: Saturday, February 7 at 9pm
Where: BAMcafe at Peter Jay Sharp Building at 30 Lafayette Avenue
What: Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Renée Manning celebrates her 60th birthday with a bash at BAMcafé, featuring a host of special guests performing a lively mix of jazz, blues, and R&B on strings. Best known for her rich, expressive voice, Manning has performed with such renowned ensembles as the Mel Lewis Orchestra, the Mingus Big Band, and the Chico O’Farrill Afro-Cuban Orchestra.
How much: Free
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Brooklyn Pop-Up Market’s Grand Opening
When: Sunday, February 8 from 12-6pm
Where: Brooklyn Desks at49 Wyckoff Avenue
What: There will be over a dozen local makers and artisans, as well as some amazing food vendors. Vendors include A Tangle Grows In Brooklyn, Zannah Noe‘s “American Bones,” Bearsville Bakery, Goody’s Cranola, Boogie Rez Designs, Your [Em]Panadas, Love Notes, Linda’s Egg Creams, Marty’s Vegan Fast Foods, Brooklyn Buttons, and more.
How much: Free