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# Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Drive-In Movie, Cosmic Kick-Off Party, Bike Lessons
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-southern-brooklyn-drive-movie-cosmic-kick-off-party-bike-lessons-bensonhurst/
- Published: 2016-04-25T18:30:58.000Z
- Updated: 2016-04-26T23:20:44.000Z
- Author: Alex Ellefson
- Tags: Bensonhurst, Events, Nonsponsored, Western Brooklyn, brooklyn events, Chaim Deutsch, coney island library, gerritsen beach library, luna park, manhattan beach park, Marine Park, pet adoption, southern brooklyn, things to do, #wp

![Bicycle lessons. (Photo: NYC Parks)](http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/bicycle.jpg)

Bicycle lessons. (Photo: [NYC Parks](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/leon-s-kaiser-park/events/2016/05/01/learn-to-ride-helmet-giveaway?ref=bklyner.com))

The weather is heating up. And that means lots of fun activities in southern Brooklyn! Check out “The Wizard of Oz” at the drive-in movie night in Manhattan Beach Park. Luna Park’s kick-off party for their new space-themed ride also looks totally out of this world. There is also an upcoming talent show, kids events at Marine Park, pet adoption event, bicycle lessons, and much more.

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[**Coney Island Talent Show Sign-Up**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/coney-island-talent-show-coney-island-library-042616?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Daily, 10am – 6pm  
**Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street)  
**What:** The Coney Island Library, with support from City Councilman Mark Treyger, is hosting their first talent show. All types of performers are invited to participate, though the show is only open to ages 12 to 17\. The last day to register is Friday, May 5.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** Contact Elizabeth Thompson (BK Library): 718-265-3220 ext. 32117 or email [ethompson@bklynlibrary.org.](mailto:ethompson@bklynlibrary.org.)

[**Kids Week at Marine Park**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marine-park?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Monday, April 25 – Friday, April 29, 1 – 2:30pm  
**Where:** Salt Marsh Nature Center, East 33rd Street and Avenue U  
**What:** School’s out this week. And given the beautiful weather, why not burn off some of that outdoor’s exploring one of New York City’s largest parks. Activities this week include insect exploration, coastal exploration, wilderness survival skills, scavanger hunt, and birding bonanza.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-421-2021

**[Quilting: Learn and Share Ideas](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/quilting-gerritsen-beach-library-042616?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Tuesday, April 26, 2 – 7:30pm  
**Where:** Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue  
**What:** Come share tips and advice with other quilters at this event hosted by the Brooklyn Quilter’s Guild. Be sure to bring your own materials.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-368-1435

**[Poetry & Percussion](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/poetry-percussion-coney-island-library-042616?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Tuesday, April 26, 4 – 5pm  
**Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street)  
**What:** Play the drums and rap to your own beat at this poetry jam session for teens.  
**How Much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-265-3220

[**Film Festival: Bright Star**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/film-festival-wednesdays-gerritsen-beach-library-042716?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, April 27, 2:30 – 5:30pm  
**Where:** Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue (Near Bartlett Place)  
**What:** After a screening of [Bright Star](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0810784/?ref=bklyner.com), a movie about the three year romance between poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne, there will be discussion about the film with other movie buffs.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-368-1435

[**BRIC Media Education Orientation**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/bric-media-education-orie-coney-island-library-042716?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, April 27, 3 – 5pm  
**Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street)  
**What:** Learn about BRIC’s media education program, which offers lots of affordable classes that can set you on the path to creating your own television show.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-265-3220

[**Drive-In Movie: Wizard of Oz**](http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2016/04/deutsch-swaps-out-star-wars-for-wizard-of-oz-due-to-licensing-dispute/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, April 27, 7pm  
**Where:** Manhattan Beach Park, Oriental Boulevard and Irwin Street  
**What:** Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Manhattan Beach Park, where City Councilman Chaim Deutsch will be hosting a drive-in movie night showing “[The Wizard of Oz](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/?ref=bklyner.com).”  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** Contact Councilman Deutsch’s district office at 718-368-9176

**[Cosmic Kick-Off Party For The Endeavor](http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2016/04/luna-parks-space-themed-thrill-ride-land-next-week/?ref=bklyner.com) (Rescheduled)**  
**When:** Friday, May 13  
**Where:** Luna Park, 1000 Surf Avenue  
**What:** To celebrate the opening of its new space-themes thrill ride, The Endeavor, Luna Park is holding a party with a music, dancing, glow sticks, an alien flash mob, and unlimited rides on The Endeavor and the Luna Park Raceway.  
**How much:** $20  
**More info:** Purchase tickets [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cosmic-kick-off-tickets-24544985713?ref=bklyner.com).

[**BP Adams Pet Adoption Event**](http://www.nycacc.org/Events.htm?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, April 30, 12 – 4pm  
**Where:** Marine Park, along Avenue U  
**What:** Looking to bring home a new member of your family? Borough President Eric Adams and the Animal Care Centers of NYC will be hosting a pet adoption event at Marine Park.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 212-788-4000

[**Learn to Ride & Helmet Giveaway**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/leon-s-kaiser-park/events/2016/05/01/learn-to-ride-helmet-giveaway?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Sunday, May 1, 2 – 3:30pm  
**Where:** Kaiser Park, West 31st Street and Neptune Avenue  
**What:** Get ready for summer by learning to ride a bike. The Department of Transportation will also be giving away helmets.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-965-8935