Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Events: Through Thursday, February 5
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!
ONGOING
Open (C)all: The Artists Studio
When: Through February 8 from 10am-8pm daily except Sundays
Where: BRIC House at 647 Fulton Street
What: See the spectacular work of BRIC Registry artists.
How much: Free
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
Conversations: Replicas of Masterwork Paintings
When: Through Friday, March 27
Where: Pratt Institute, President’s Office Gallery, Main Building, 1st floor, entrance on Willoughby Avenue
What: Professor of Fine Arts Frank Lind presents a body of work created over the course of the last 15 years, employing old master techniques in the re-creation, re-imagining, and “updating” of well-known masterwork paintings.
How much: Free
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Movie Tuesdays: “Get On Up”
When: Tuesday, February 3 from 2-4:15pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Starring Chadwick Boseman – Rated R – Biography, Drama
How much: Free
Valentine’s Day Arts and Crafts
When: Tuesday, February 3 from 3:30-4:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Arts and crafts activities for children ages 6 and up.
How much: Free
South African Storytelling and Mask-Making
When: Tuesday, February 3 from 3:30-5pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Watch a performance of King Lion’s Gifts, Nelson Mandela’s favorite story and then join us in making masks of the South African animals presented in the tale.
How much: Free
BRIC Media Education
When: Tuesday, February 3 from 6:30-8:30pm
Where: BRIC House at 647 Fulton Street
What: Our orientation is a great introduction to what community access television is all about–from the sense of community, to the state-of-the-art television studios, to the variety of classes available with BRIC Media Education.
How much: Free
“Town Hall” Comedy Show
When: Tuesday, February 3 at 8pm
Where: Sisters Brooklyn Restaurant at 900 Fulton Street
What: “Town Hall” is a character show done in the style of a town hall meeting where comedians present and debate issues concerning Fort Greene/Clinton Hill. Audience participation is highly encouraged. Will we get anything done? Come join us!
How much: Free
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Myrtle Avenue Quarterly Real Estate Breakfast
When: Wednesday, February 4 from 8:30-10am
Where: The Joint On Myrtle at 471 Myrtle Avenue
What: Gather with Myrtle Avenue property owners, prospective business owners, and local commercial brokers to learn about recent commercial real estate trends and news on Myrtle Avenue. The breakfast will include a full meal and networking opportunities, along with a brief presentation by the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership about recent real estate news and commercial opportunities in the commercial district. RSVP TO jstokes@myrtleavenue.org.
How much: Free
AARP Free Tax Help and Preparation
When: Wednesday, February 4 from 1-4pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: For low and middle income taxpayers. First come, first served. To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms. For a list of documents you may need to bring, visit the AARP website.
ShapeUp! NYC Aerobics Class
When: Wednesday, February 4 from 6-7:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Join neighbors for a free aerobics class.
LEGACY: a discussion on the art and inspiration of Lucille Clifton, feat. Ocean Vuong and Lynne Procope
When: Wednesday, February 4 from 6-8pm
Where: Pratt Institute at Higgins Hall 018: Auditorium
What: Highlighting the accomplishments of women of color, WWOC invites the surrounding neighbors of Brooklyn and students to this discussion.
How much: Free
ShapeUP! Dance Fitness Class
When: Wednesday, February 4 from 7:15-8pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue, at Lafayette Avenue
What: Start off the new year with a free fitness class taught by NYC Parks Department community volunteers.
How much: Free
Discussion on “The Lost Treasures of R&B”
When: Wednesday, February 4 at 7:30pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: Discussion with Nelson George and Miles Marshall. Beer provided by Brooklyn Brewery.
How much: Free; $15.95 for the book
Trivia Wednesdays
When: Wednesday, February 4 at 9pm
Where: Moot Bar at 579 Myrtle Avenue
What: Inaugural trivia night! Five rounds of 10 questions each on variety of subject matter from cereal box characters to physics. Winning team gets $50 off their bar tab.
How much: Free
Trivia Night
When: Wednesday, February 4 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
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Groundhog Day Read-aloud And Craft
When: Thursday, February 5 from 4-5pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Celebrate “Bring Your Child to the Library Week” AND Groundhog Day at our Groundhog-themed readaloud and craft event.
How much: Free
Thirsty Thursday
When: Thursday, February 5 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
Panel Discussion: “Insider Art: Recent Curatorial Approaches to Self-Taught Art”
When: Thursday, February 5 at 7pm
Where: Brooklyn Museum at 200 Eastern Parkway
What: Matthew Higgs, co-curator of Judith Scott—Bound and Unbound, moderates a discussion about the recent growth in curatorial approaches to self-taught artists that focus on relationships between creativity and disability.
How much: Free with admission
Book Launch: Kelly Lind’s “Get In Trouble”
When: Thursday, February 5 at 7:30pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: The situations in Link’s stories are at first glance fantastical, but the emotional insights are piercing and the characters vividly real.
How much: Free; $25 for the book
Live Music: B-Side, Iampopula
When: Thursday, February 5 from 7:30-9pm
Where: BRIC House Studio at 647 Fulton Street
What: Join Brooklyn Independent Media for a live in-studio performance and interview with Clinton Hill-native hip-hop artist, Iampopula. RSVP on the BRIC Facebook page.
How much: Free
Comedy Thursdays
When: Thursday, February 5 from 7:30-10pm
Where: Splitty at 415 Myrtle Avenue
What: Greg Johnson (New York comedy staple) and Larry Murphy (Bob’s Burgers) host this warm and friendly weekly comedy show featuring an artfully curated night of stand-up, characters, and the unexpected.
How much: $5 cover
Function Thursdays Live Music
When: Thursday, February 5 at 9pm
Where: Putnam’s Pub at 419 Myrtle Avenue
What: Jessica Mahasin and DJs Jeff Haze/Asen James.
How much: Free
Truly Yours Live Music
When: Thursday, February 5 from 9pm-2am
Where: The Great Georgiana at 248 DeKalb Avenue
What: Music all night long, every Thursday.
How much: Free for guests