Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Donate Blood For Cyclones Tickets, Goonies On The Beach, Celebrate With JT Taylor At MCU Park
A lot of outdoor fun in southern Brooklyn this week. Enjoy The Goonies on the beach or Big Hero 6 at Marlboro Playground, win Cyclones tickets by donating blood in Bensonhurst, or celebrate good times with JT Taylor at MCU Park as part of this year’s Seaside Summer Concerts Festival.
For even more things to do around Brooklyn, or to add your own upcoming event (some of which we’ll feature in this roundup in the future!), check out our calendar.
Donate Blood, Win Cyclones Tickets
When: Monday, July 20, 1-7pm
Where: NYPD 62nd Precinct, 1925 Bath Avenue
What: The New York Blood Center will be holding a blood drive outside the 62nd Precinct. All donors will receive a pair of Brooklyn Cyclones tickets as a thank you.
How much: Free
More info: To schedule an appointment or if you have questions, call 1-800-933-2566.
Flicks on the Beach: The Goonies
When: Monday, July 20, 8:30pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, West 10th Street
What: Bring your beach chair, blanket and cooler out to the Coney Island and enjoy Steven Spielberg’s 1985 cult classic The Goonies.
How much: Free
More info: Check out this article.
Movies in the Parks: Big Hero 6
When: Monday, July 20, 8:30pm
Where: Marlboro Playground, Avenue W and West 11th Street
What: Enjoy a summer evening in the park with this animated adventure comedy about an inflatable robot teaming up with a group of kids to take down a masked villain.
How much: Free
More info: Call NYC Parks at 718-965-8942
Blood Pressure Screening
When: Tuesday, July 21, 12:30-1pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (near Avenue W)
What: Have an experienced nurse check your blood pressure.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709
Movie at the Library: Still Alice
When: Tuesday, July 21, 2pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (near Avenue W)
What: Julianne Moore won an Oscar, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award for her work in this 2014 movie about a linguistics professor diagnosed with familial Alzheimer’s.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709
Free Summer Concert: Frankie Marra & His Band
When: Tuesday, July 21, 7pm
Where: Shore Road Park, 79th Street and Shore Road
What: Groove out near the shore, where beloved Brooklyn rocker Frankie Marra and his band will be covering your favorite rock n roll hits.
How much: Free
More info: 718-238-6044
Guitar Workshop
When: Wednesday, July 22, 4-5pm
Where: Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road
What: All ages are welcome at this free guitar lesson.
How much: Free
More info: 718-946-2917
Learn to Knit
When: Wednesday, July 22, 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road
What: Beginners and pros are welcome to join this knitting circle. Socialize with other knitters while you craft your work.
How much: Free
More info: 718-693-7763
Free Summer Concert: Maybe Monday
When: Wednesday, July 22, 7pm
Where: Marine Park, along Fillmore Avenue
What: Twist and shout through the evening with Marine Park’s favorite golden oldies cover band Maybe Monday.
How much: Free
More info: 718-238-6044
Seaside Summer Concerts 2015 Festival: JT Taylor
When: Wednesday, July 22, 7:30-9:30pm
Where: MCU Park, Surf Avenue & West 17th Street
What: Celebrate good times with JT Taylor, former lead singer of funk group Cool & The Gang, at MCU Park this Wednesday, part of the Seaside Summer Concerts Festival.
How much: Free
More info: 718-222-0600 or see website.
College Around the Corner?
When: Thursday, July 23, 3-4pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street at Avenue Z
What: Learn about the college application process in this workshop for students and their parents.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1815
