Things To Do In Sunset Park This Weekend: Learn To Draw, Gangland Of New York, Artists & Activists Talk

Below you’ll find information on events through the week in and around Sunset Park. Submit your event listing to our BROOKLYN-WIDE CALENDAR.

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Image via hotblack.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

Girls Soccer
When: 8-10am
Where: Sunset Park Recreation Center at 7th Avenue and 43rd Street
What: Girls soccer!

Basic Of Design & Learn To Draw
When: 10-11:30am & 12-1pm
Where: Sunset Park Recreation Center at 7th Avenue and 43rd Street
What: Learn to use basic materials and techniques, line value, color, shape and texture in a two-dimensional composition. For all ages and skill level.

RSK Science Kits: Exploring Math and Science
When: 11am and 2:30pm
Where: Sunset Park Library at 5108 Fourth Avenue
What: Children ages 0 to 5 learn about science and math through working creatively with connecting straws and other materials.

Health Care Office Hours
When: 10am-6pm
Where: Academy of Medical and Public Health Services at 5306 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor
What: Stop by our open office hours, every Saturday from 10am to 6pm, where you can interact one-on-one with our staff members, learn more about what we do, sign up for training classes, get a free health screening, ask your medical or public health question, learn about healthcare resources in your community, and much, much more!

gangland-cover-335x500Gangland New York: The Places and Faces of Mob History
When: 1-3pm
Where: Green-Wood Cemetery at 500 25th Street
What: Join author Anthony M. DeStefano as he traces organized criminal activity in the five boroughs from the 19th century to today.
How Much: FREE, but trolley tour is $15-$20 per person.

Homework Help
When: 3:30pm
Where: Sunset Park Library at 5108 Fourth Avenue
What: A trained volunteer helps children and teenagers to complete their homework.

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Image via BHQFU.

MONDAY, APRIL 25
(MORNING & AFTERNOON)

Affordable Care Act In-Person Navigator Assistance
When: 11am
Where: Sunset Park Library at 5108 Fourth Avenue
What: Obtain information about qualified health insurance plans, check requirements for subsidies and government insurance programs, and get enrollment assistance from trained and certified navigators. All sessions are by appointment only.

Parallel Processes: Artists and Activists In Dialogue
When: 12:30-3pm
Where: BHQFU at 33 34th Street, 6th Floor
What: Join us at Bruce High Quality Foundation University for a panel discussion with artists, activists, and scientists working to expand the way we approach environmental problems in the 21st century. Brighten up your Sunday with a brunch reception hosted by ELNYA, featuring pastries from Colson Patisserie and Bloody Marys sponsored by Fractured Atlas, while taking in the latest exhibition at BHQFU and this exciting panel discussion!
How Much: FREE, but RSVP here: http://goo.gl/forms/bfPm88o8sU

Family Movie: “Monsters University”
When: 3:30pm
Where: Sunset Park LIbrary at 5108 Fourth Avenue
What: Movie showing for ages 3 and up.