To Do: Taboos, DIY, Movies 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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TUESDAY JUNE 28
Greenlight: Young Readers Group
When: Tuesday June 28 at 5:30 pm.
Where: 686 Fulton Street
What: Kids ages 9-12 are encouraged to come eat pizza and discuss The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer Holm
How much: Free to participate. Greenlight is selling The Fourteenth Goldfish on discount for $6.79
Friends of Clinton Hill Library Open Meeting
When: Tuesday June 28 at 6:30pm
Where: 380 Washington Avenue
What: Stop by and join this group that helps plan and assist with events at the Clinton Hill Library in addition to advocating for the library. advocates for the Clinton Hill LibraryThe Friends of Clinton Hill advocate for the Clinton Hill branch and help plan and assist with branch events.
How much: Free and you’ll add positive karma.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 29
Taboo…Yardies
When: Wednesday June 29 at 6:30pm
Where: 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn Historical Society.
What:Reserve your spot for a screening of this “2011 documentary by filmmaker Selena Blake examining the socioeconomic and sociopolitical environment in Jamaica that cultivates violence against gays, lesbians, and transgender people,” as described by the Brooklyn Historical Society.
How much: Free
Trivia Night
When: Wednesdays 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
DIY: Make Your Own Tote Bag
When: Wednesday June 29 at 3pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Make your very own tote bag. Clinton Hill Library will supply the materials and you supply the creativity.
How much: Free
Jazz966 at Putnam Triangle Plaza When: June 29 from 6pm to 8pmWhere: Putnam Triangle PlazaWhat: Come see all 18 pieces of the Ray Abrams Big Band as Jazz966, the legendary jazz venue, is playing outdoors for a free live concert.How much: Free
Thursday June 30
George Gray Groove Coalition
When: June 30 at noon
Where: Metrotech Commons (304 Bridge Street)
What: Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn won the 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition. Drummer George Gray has played with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson, and Chuck Berry. Together, they’re an absolute must-see.
How much: Free.
Los Sures
When: 5:30pm, 7:15pm, 9pm
Where: Peter Jay Sharp Building at 30 Lafayette Avenue
What: Come see this treasure trove of pre-gentrification Brooklyn. In the early 80’s, Diego Echeverria took 16mm camera around South Williamsburg and documented the street culture.
How much: $14.
