Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Events: Through Thursday, January 15
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!
Una Trio
When: Monday, January 12 at 7-10pm
Where: Chez Oskar at 211 DeKalb Avenue (corner of Adelphi Street)
What: Una Stade and her trio perform live jazz for diners.
How much: Free for diners
Chang Rae-Lee Book Launch
When: Monday, January 12 at 7:30pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: On Such a Full Sea offers a departure from Lee’s earlier work: a chilling post-industrial dystopia of forced labor colonies, environmental catastrophes and disease, where the fate of the world may lay in the hands of one tiny, nervy girl.
How much: Free
Movie At 2: “RENT”
When: Tuesday, January 13 from 2-4:30pm
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 13 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
Talking Theatre: Sarah Ruhl and Mark Wing Davey
When: Tuesday, January 13 at 7:30pm
Where: Irondale Ensemble Project at 85 South Oxford Street
What: Ruhl and Davey talk theater, Brecht, and Sarah’s new book of essays, 100 Essays I Don’t Have Time to Write: On Umbrellas and Sword Fights, Parades and Dogs, Fire Alarms, Children, and Theater. RSVP to TalkingTheatre@irondale.org.
How much: Free
Indie Press Teamup: Dzanc Books and Curbside Splendor
When: Tuesday, January 13 at 7:30pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: Brian Costello and Kim Church present their newest books.
How much: Free
Greenlight Nonfiction Book Group: “Travels With Myself And Another”
When: Tuesday, January 13 at 7:30pm
Where: Greene Grape Annex at 753 Fulton Street
What: This season’s theme is Identity. For January, the group discusses Martha Gellhorn’s Travels with Myself and Another.
How much: Free; Book is $13.56
OPEN (C)ALL Exhibition Opening Reception
When: Wednesday, January 14 from 7-9pm
Where: BRIC Arts Media House at 647 Fulton Street
What: See all of the spectacular work of our BRIC Registry artists.
How much: Free
ShapeUP! Dance Fitness Class
When: Wednesday, January 14 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
Musical Reading
When: Wednesday, January 14 at 7:30pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: “The Partnership: Brecht, Weill, Three Women, and Germany on the Brink” – Excerpts read by Pamela Katz and songs sung by cabaret singer Karen Kohler.
How much: Free
Trivia Night
When: Wednesday, January 14 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 15 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 15 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
Affordable Housing Community Forum
When: Thursday, January 15 from 6-8:30pm
Where: Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church at 85 South Oxford Street
What: What will expiring rent laws mean for you and your family? Discuss this and related issues with city and housing officials.
How much: Free
Comedy Thursdays
When: Thursday, January 15 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
Book Reading: “A Man Of Good Hope”
When: Thursday, January 15 at 7:30pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: Author Jonny Steinberg in conversation with Dinaw Mengestu about eight-year-old Asad Abdullahi’s journey from his teen years as a street hustler to his love and marriage, and his journey to South Africa to make his fortune.
How much: Free; Book costs $26.95
Truly Yours Live Music
When: Thursday, January 15 from 9pm-2am
Where: The Great Georgiana at 248 DeKalb Avenue
What: Danny Akalepse performs with “soulful music all night long.” Every Thursday night.
How much: Free for guests