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Announcements

Weekend Community Events: 86th Street Festival, Books & Beats at BPL, Israel on Nostrand Avenue and lots more

BOOKS AND BEATS – The program begins with Sum [https://www.bklynlibrary.org/summer-reading/weekend]mer [https://www.bklynlibrary.org/summer-reading/weekend] Jam [https://www.bklynlibrary.org/summer-reading/weekend] W [https://www.bklynlibrary.org/summer-reading/weekend]eekend [https://www.bklynlibrary.org/summer-reading/weekend], June 9 and 10, featuring performances at library

Business

Father’s day Gift Guide for the Brooklyn Dad

Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, is coming soon but no need to fret, Bklyner has put together a guide to satisfy all dad-types. No ties here…but you will find the best Father’s day cards, unique ways to give back, fun “sports” such as ping-pong and golf, treats

Bushwick

Celebrate LGBTQ Pride 2018 In Brooklyn

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month [https://www.adl.org/resources/tools-and-strategies/lgbtq-pride-month] and there are lots of ways to celebrate in Brooklyn. On Monday, June 4, Brooklyn Borough President and Brooklyn Pride [http://brooklynpride.org] are hosting a LGBTQ Pride Celebration [http://events.r20.constantcontact.

Arts & Culture

DanceAfrica 2018 Bazaar: Outdoor Market Celebrates African Culture [Photos]

FORT GREENE – The DanceAfrica 2018 Bazaar [https://www.bam.org/bazaar] transformed the streets surrounding the Brooklyn Academy of Music [https://www.bam.org] into a vibrant global marketplace over the three-day weekend, celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of Africa and its diaspora. DanceAfrica 2018 Bazaar (Photo: Nathan Haselby)DanceAfrica

Announcements

Coney Island Summer: Astro Tower, Parties, Events

CONEY ISLAND – Memorial Day Weekend marks the official start of the summer at Coney Island. The rides and attractions will be open every day of the week, and late into the evenings. This year there is a new ride – the “Astro Tower”. Inspired by the Coney Island icon, the 137’

Bay Ridge

Memorial Day 2018: Parade in Bay Ridge, Concert at Green-Wood, and Beaches

While Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer with barbecues and trips to the beach, don’t forget to take a moment to commemorate those who lost their lives serving our country. Below are two ways to show appreciation for our service members, both past and present. Bay Ridge

Central Brooklyn

Celebrate Earth Day 2018 In Brooklyn

Earth Day 2018 [https://www.earthday.org] is Sunday, April 22 and there are lots of events taking place across Brooklyn where you can show the planet some love and celebrate. Founded by John McConnell [http://www.earthsite.org/john.htm] on April 22, 1970, Earth Day is celebrated worldwide,

Borough Park

Councilman Kalman Yeger and Boro Park JCC Distribute 150 tons of food to needy families for Passover

Kalman YegerBOROUGH PARK – This Friday is the beginning of Passover (Pesach) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover], and Borough Park community leaders and elected officials distributed Passover packages to over 1,000 needy families last Thursday. “The Pesach Seder is the most important family gathering of the year and an

Central Brooklyn

6 Eggs-cellent Easter Egg Hunts In Brooklyn

Easter is Sunday, April 1. Put on an Easter bonnet, grab a basket, and bring the family to an Easter Egg Hunt! Note that some of the events listed might sell out, so check first and make a reservation if required. Know of any other great Easter egg hunts around

Arts & Culture

25th Anniversary Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade [PHOTOS]

BAY RIDGE – A week after the city celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with parades from Manhattan to Park Slope [/43rd-annual-brooklyn-st-patricks-day-parade-photos/], the Southern Brooklyn community turned out in droves for the 25th Anniversary Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The day was overcast and chilly, but spirits were high as

Holidays

43rd Annual Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade [Photos]

PARK SLOPE – The streets of Park Slope were lined with spectators donning green apparel and cheering on the marchers of the 43rd annual Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday afternoon. Parade Grand Marshal Richard J. Moylan at the 43rd Annual Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Park Slope, March

Bay Ridge

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2018 In Brooklyn

St. Patrick’s Day is Saturday, March 17! Brooklynites enjoy the holiday so much, we have two parades to celebrate! Check out our list below for a few ways to say, “Sláinte!,” and honor the luck of the Irish. Dancers from Buckley School of Irish Dance at the 2017 Park