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# Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Chinese Brush Painting, Laser Show, Road Runners
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-southern-brooklyn-chinese-brush-painting-laser-show-road-runners-bensonhurst/
- Published: 2016-02-29T20:08:29.000Z
- Updated: 2016-03-10T04:17:02.000Z
- Author: Alex Ellefson
- Tags: Bensonhurst, Events, Nonsponsored, Western Brooklyn, boardwalk, things to do in southern brooklyn, #wp

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Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Hear from city and state officials about progress in Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts. There’s also a psychedelic laser light show in Coney Island, a poetry jam, movie screening, and much more.

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[**Chinese Brush Painting & Cultural Event**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/intergenerational-chinese-new-utrecht-library-022916?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Monday, February 29, 3:30pm  
**Where:** New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street  
**What:** Join us for an afternoon of fun, food and facts: paper cutting, origami, and Q&A about art and culture. New Utrecht Friends will be provide balloon animals, tattooing & other crafts. Sponsored by Apple Savings Bank.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-236-4086

[**Friends Book Sale!**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/friends-book-sale-spend-y-sheepshead-bay-library-030116?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Daily, 1 – 6pm  
**Where:** Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street (Near Avenue Z)  
**What:** Support your local library by purchasing a book. There is a large selection of books from all genres. Proceeds go to support the Sheepshead Bay Library.  
**How much:** Prices are $1 – $3.  
**More info:** 718-368-1815

**[Poetry & Percussion](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/poetry-percussion-coney-island-library-030116?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Tuesday, March 1, 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

**Sheepshead Bay/Plumb Beach Civic Meeting**  
**When:** Tuesday, March 1, 7:45pm  
**Where:** The Waterford on the Bay, 2900 Bragg Street (Near Emmons Avenue)  
**What:** Bring your concerns about issues related to the community. The meeting will also address the recent flooding around Sheepshead Bay.  
**How much:** Free

[**Video Production in the Field**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/video-production-field-coney-island-library-030216?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, March 2, 3 – 7pm  
**Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street)  
**What:** Sign up for this three-week class to learn the skills to produce high-quality, professional videos. You’ll gain hands-on experience using a professional-grade digital video camera, sound equipment, tripods, and portable lighting equipment.  
**How much:** $50  
**More info:** Register [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-2016-coney-island-video-production-in-the-field-tickets-19260516724?ref=bklyner.com).

[**Superstorm Sandy Town Hall**](https://www.facebook.com/699064456892439/photos/gm.1744001565828003/765305670268317/?type=3&theater)  
**When:** Thursday, March 3, 7pm  
**Where:** Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary, 2335 Gerritsen Avenue (Near Avenue V)  
**What:** Senator Marty Golden is hosting a town hall to address progress is Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts. Hear from representatives of Build it Back, the Department of Buildings, the Department of Environmental Conservation, and more,  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** For more information, call Senator Marty Golden’s office at 718-238-6044 or email [Golden@NYSenate.gov](mailto:Golden@NYSenate.gov).

[**Movies at the Library: My Old Lady**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/friday-movies-gravesend-library-030416?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, March 4, 1 – 2pm  
**Where:** Gravesend Library, 303 Avenue X (Near West 2nd Street)  
**What:** A down on his luck New Yorker gets a break when he inherits a Paris apartment from his father. However, his plans to sell the property go awry when he discovers a feisty English woman living there with her daughter. [Starring](http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/my%5Fold%5Flady/?ref=bklyner.com) Kevin Kline, Maggie Smith and Kristin Scott Thomas.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-382-5792

[**Jewelry Making**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/jewelry-making-sheepshead-bay-library-030416?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, March 4, 2 – 3:30pm  
**Where:** Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street (Near Avenue Z)  
**What:** Get creative making your own hand-crafted jewelry. Make a gift for your friends or something nice for yourself!  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-368-1815

[**Beatles Laser Show**](http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Events/Coney-Island-Laser-Shows--The-Beatles--Laser-Light-Video-Show%5F3%5F5%5F2016-4577.htm?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, March 5, 9pm  
**Where:** Sideshows by the Seashore, 1208 Surf Avenue  
**What:** Enjoy a mind-blowing, psychedelic experience at this immersive laser light show accompanied by the hits of the Beatles. There’s also a virtual thrill ride on Coney Island’s greatest roller coasters. The show is preceded by Rock ‘n Roll disco party at 8pm.  
**How much:** $15  
**More info:** Buy advanced tickets [here](http://shop.coneyisland.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=6921&ref=bklyner.com).

[**New York Road Runners Open Run**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marine-park/events/2016/03/06/new-york-road-runners-open-run-run-for-life-at-marine-park?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Sunday, March 6, 9 – 10am  
**Where:** Marine Park, near Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place.  
**What:** Get some fresh air and exercise! Join with your neighbors for a run through Marine Park.  
**How much:** Free