Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Free Summer Concerts, Marine Park Cleanup, Trivia Night
Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Check out some of the free outdoor concerts going on in the area. There are also Cyclones games, a cleanup in Marine Park, karaoke on the Boardwalk and a pet adoption.
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Free Summer Concert: Head Over Heels
When: Tuesday, July 5, 7pm
Where: Shore Road Park, 79th Street and Shore Road
What: Boogie in the park when the classic rock and dance band Head Over Heels takes over Shore Road Park for the first show in Senator Marty Golden’s free summer concert series.
How much: Free
More info: Call Senator Marty Golden’s office at 718-238-6044.
Coney Island Trivia!
When: Tuesday, July 5, 7:30pm
Where: Steeplechase Beer Garden, 1904 Surf Avenue, near West 17th Street
What: Drink while you think. Enjoy a fun trivia night and learn about Coney Island! Hosted by Alex and Jon from New York Local Tours.
How much: Free
More info: Contact Steeplechase Beer Garden at 718-449-3200.
Free Summer Concert: New York Exceptions
When: Wednesday, July 6, 7pm
Where: Marine Park, at Fillmore Avenue
What: Enjoy some Golden Oldies when the New York Exceptions put on a show in Marine Park. Part of Senator Marty Golden’s free summer concert series.
How much: Free
More info: Call Senator Marty Golden’s office at 718-238-6044.
Marine Park Mugwort Pull
When: Thursday, July 7, 9am – 1pm
Where: Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Center, East 33rd Street and Avenue U
What: Volunteer to help protect young trees that were planted as part of MillionTreesNYC. Volunteers will help to pull and cut Mugwort, which threatens the otherwise healthy forest. Come dressed in sturdy boots, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty.
How much: Free
More info: 212-360-1433
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Tri-City Valley Cats
When: Friday, July 8, 7pm
Where: MCU Park, 904 Surf Avenue, near West 17th Street
What: There will be a fireworks show after the home team faces off against the Valley Cats!
How much: $10 – $17
More info: Buy tickets here.
Karaoke on the Boardwalk
When: Friday, July 8, 7 – 11pm
Where: Deno’s Wonder Wheel, 3059 Denos Vourderis Place
What: Sing karaoke in front of the Wonder Wheel!
How much: Free
More info: Website.
Mobile Pet Adoption Center
When: Saturday, July 9, 12 – 4pm
Where: Petco, 2601 86th Street (Near Stillwell Avenue)
What: Looking to bring home a new member of your family? The Animal Care Centers of NYC is hosting a mobile pet adoption center.
How much: Free
More info: 212-788-4000
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Tri-City Valley Cats
When: Saturday, July 9, 6pm
Where: MCU Park, 904 Surf Avenue, near West 17th Street
What: The first 2000 fans will receive a John Stamos “Real” Hair Bobblehead on Full House night when the home team faces off against the Valley Cats! There will be a fireworks show after the game.
How much: $10 – $17
More info: Buy tickets here.
Free Concert: Davina and the Vagabonds
When: Saturday, July 9, 8pm
Where: Kingsborough Community College Lighthouse Bandshell, 2001 Oriental Boulevard
What: Curl up and listen to some jazz on the lawn outside Kingsborough’s Lighthouse Bandshell.
How much: Free
More info: Call Kingsborough’s box office at 718-368-5596.
New York Road Runners Open Run
When: Sunday, July 10, 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