Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Fading Gigolos, Moth Storytelling And Tech Fun For Teens

Lots of fun events in southern Brooklyn this week. Learn to become a master storyteller and attend the Moth workshop or check out John Turturro and Woody Allen try to trade sex for money in Fading Gigolo. Or you might want to consider giving blood at the Coney Island Hospital this Tuesday.

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.

Moth Storytelling Workshop
When: Tuesday, June 30, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street
What: Learn from master storytellers how to turn your favorite memories into well-crafted performances. The Moth’s acclaimed directors will help you shape and present your work during this event at the New Utrecht Library in Bensonhurst.
How much: Free
More info: 718-236-4086

Low Impact Exercise for the Elderly
When: Tuesday, June 30, 1 – 2pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue
What: You don’t need to put too much stress on your body to stay in shape. Make time for this exercise class put on by NORC.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709

Blood Drive
When: Tuesday, June 30, 1 – 7pm
Where: Coney Island Hospital, 32601 Ocean Parkway
What: Head over to the Coney Island Hospital’s conference room and donate your blood.
More info: 800-933-BLOOD

Fading Gigolo at the Library
When: Tuesday, June 30, 2 – 4pm
Where: Homecrest Library, 2525 Coney Island Avenue
What: Fading Gigolo, John Turturro’s vulgar comedy about a man’s effort to become a gigolo in order to help his cash-strapped friend, will play at the Homecrest Library on Tuesday. The film stars the director as well as Woody Allen, Sharon Stone and Sofia Vergara.
How much: Free
More info: 718-382-5924

Learn to Quilt
When: Tuesday, June 30, 2:30 – 7-30pm
Where: Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue
What: Join the Brooklyn Quilter’s Guild for a quilting workshop. Bring your own materials, share ideas and learn!
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1435

Blood Pressure Screening
When: Tuesday, June 30, 2:30 – 7-30pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue
What: Have an experienced nurse check your blood pressure at the library.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709

Teen Tech Time
When: Wednesday, July 1, 4 – 5pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue
What: Come play video games and board games. Meet new friends and have fun!
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709