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# Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Marine Park Cleanup, Exercise Class, Bridge Of Spies
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-southern-brooklyn-marine-park-cleanup-exercise-class-bridge-of-spies-bensonhurst/
- Published: 2016-04-04T18:37:21.000Z
- Updated: 2016-04-04T17:42:24.000Z
- Author: Alex Ellefson
- Tags: Bensonhurst, Events, Nonsponsored, Western Brooklyn, event roundup, Marine Park, things to do in southern brooklyn, #wp

![Looking for birds in Marine Park.](http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DSC_0097.jpg)

Looking for birds in Marine Park. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)

Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Volunteer to help cleanup Marine Park. Then you can enjoy your hard work during a free exercise class at the park. There are also movie screenings, a circus show, a jazz concert and much more!

Send us your own event listing by posting it for free on[ our new event calendar](http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/calendar/?ref=bklyner.com), or using our classifieds site, [EverythingBK](http://www.everythingbk.com/?ref=bklyner.com).

**[Quilting: Learn and Share Ideas](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/quilting-gerritsen-beach-library-040516?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Tuesday, April 5, 2 – 7:30pm  
**Where:** Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue  
**What:** Come share tips and advice with other quilters at this event hosted by the Brooklyn Quilter’s Guild. Be sure to bring your own materials.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-368-1435

[**Chess Club**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/chess-todd-seidman-kings-highway-library-040516?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, April 5, 3 – 5pm  
**Where:** Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway)  
**What:** Sharpen your chess skills with other players. Open to all skill levels.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-375-3037

**[Poetry & Percussion](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/poetry-percussion-coney-island-library-040516?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Tuesday, April 5, 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, April 5, 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 potential dangers related to fallen trees.  
**How much:** Free

[**Kingsborough presents MUSIC TALKS**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/stage-kingsborough-presen-kings-bay-library-040716?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Thursday, April 7, 2 – 3pm  
**Where:** Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (Near Avenue W)  
**What:** Kingsborough presents a world-class jazz quartet. Hosted by Elad Kabilio and Music Talks, the event features jazz classics from Latin America.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-368-1709

[**Movies at the Library: Bridge of Spies**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/movies-library-bridge-spi-new-utrecht-library-040716?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Thursday, April 7, 2:30 – 4:30pm  
**Where:** New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (Near Bay 17th Street)  
**What:** Cozy up with neighbors and watch “[Bridge of Spies](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3682448/?ref=bklyner.com),” a movie about an American lawyer recruited to defend an a Soviet spy during the Cold War. However, when the Soviet’s propose swapping his client for a downed American pilot, the main character’s involvement becomes deeper.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-236-4086

[**Movies at the Library: Age of Adeline**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/movies-library-gravesend-library-040816?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, April 8, 1 – 3pm  
**Where:** Gravesend Library, 303 Avenue X (Near West 2nd Street)  
**What:** Feast your eyes on this [movie](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241303/?ref=bklyner.com) about a woman and daughter her open a chocolate shop in a small French village. Their endeavor shakes of the town’s rigid morality.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-382-5792

[**Marine Park Cleanup**](http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2016/03/help-wanted-volunteer-cleanup-crew-marine-park/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, April 9, 9:30am – 1:30pm  
**Where:** Marine Park, Gerritsen Avenue, between Lois and Seba avenues  
**What:** Sign up for beauty duty at Marine Park. The event will also supply lunch and give volunteers a tour of the park’s wildlife and educaional opportunities.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** Register [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connect-with-nature-this-earth-month-tickets-22710161705?aff=SheepsheadBites&ref=bklyner.com).

[**ShapeUp NYC**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/shapeup-nyc-new-utrecht-library-040916?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, April 9, 11am – 12pm  
**Where:** New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (Near Bay 17th Street)  
**What:** Exercise made easy! Join expert fitness trainers and get your body moving. Being active is fun!  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-236-4086

[**Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth**](http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Events/Bindlestiff-Cavalcade-of-Youth%5F4%5F9%5F2016-4582.htm?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, April 9, 4pm  
**Where:** Sideshows by the Seashore, 1208 Surf Avenue  
**What:** See the future stars if the big circus tents at this variety show featuring talented veterans and amateur youth. Acts include jugglers, diminutive dancers, adolescent acrobats, and more.  
**How much:** $15 for adults, $10 for under-21  
**More info:** By tickets [here](http://shop.coneyisland.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&category=BIND&ref=bklyner.com).

[**Free Exercise Class at Marine Park**](http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/calendar/?ref=bklyner.com#event|spring-circuit-sponsored-by-www-heartymeals-co|128854)  
**When:** Sunday, April 10, 10am  
**Where:** Marine Park, near Fillmore Avenue  
**What:** Hearty Meals, a health food company, is sponsoring a free work out session. Personal trainers Leah Love Sosa and Dmitry Michin will help you how to strengthen your core, get limber, and feel great.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** RSVP [here](https://form.jotform.com/60614731438151?ref=bklyner.com).