Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Opera At The Lighthouse, Jewish Happiness, And How Women Won The War

Blessed with a largely beautiful week in the mid- to low-70s, there’s plenty to do in Southern Brooklyn before the weekend is even in sight. Take in some opera at Kingsborough’s lighthouse, complete with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and complimentary wine and cheese. If that doesn’t make you happy there’s a talk just for you (well, if you’re Jewish). Author Olga Guilburd will talk about her upcoming book Happiness the Jewish Way. Still grumpy? Gain some perspective over at the historic Ryan Visitor Center at Floyd Bennett Field, where you can learn about the role military women played in WWII to win the production battle. Check out these and more events below.

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Access-A-Ride Town Hall, organized by Councilman Chaim Deutsch
When: Monday, May 18, at 6:30pm
Where: Trump Village Section 4, 2928 West 5th Street, Building 6A, Community Room
What: Councilman Chaim Deutsch is welcoming community members to attend a town hall meeting about Access-A-Ride eligibility and services. This town hall meeting will afford Access-A-Ride users to discuss problems or issues they have faced while utilizing the service. Representatives from the MTA and Access-A-Ride will be available to assist with the application and appeals process, answer questions, and listen to community concerns.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 368-9176

Martini Mondays at Lutzina Lounge
When: Monday, May 18 at 6pm
Where: 2031 Bath Avenue
What: It is rather drab outside today. Forget about it and decompress at Lutzina Lounge in Bath Beach, with $5 martinis and margaritas between 6pm and 9pm.
How much: How much can you drink?
More info: Event Facebook page.

Author Talks: Happiness the Jewish Way
When: Tuesday, May 19 at 2pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue
What: Learn about the most fascinating and sought after state of being – happiness and how it is viewed in the Jewish culture. Speaker Olga Guilburd is the author of the upcoming book “Happiness the Jewish Way”.
How much: Free
More info: BPL website and author’s Facebook page.

Marine Park Civic Association Discusses New Zoning Plan
When: Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30pm
Where: Carmine Carro Community Center at Marine Park, Fillmore Avenue and Marine Parkway.
What: The group will discuss the mayor’s Zoning for Quality and Affordability and is impact on Marine Park. There will also be a demonstration of ways service dogs can assist wounded veterans.
How much: Free
More info: MPCA’s website. Parking available. Refreshments and door prizes.

Joint Precinct Community Council meeting for Bensonhurst’s 62nd Precinct and Bay Ridge’s 68th Precinct
When: Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30pm
Where: Knights of Columbus, 1305 86th Street
What: Law enforcement officials and the community will come together to discuss issues of concern in both precincts, which share a border between Bensonhurst and Bay Ridge. Commanding officers and Community Affairs officers will be in attendance to respond to concerns.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 236-2501

Community Education Council District 21
When: Wednesday, May 20 at 6pm
Where: P.S. 97, 1855 Stillwell Avenue
What: CEC District 21, which advises the DOE on community school issues at schools in Sheepshead Bay, Gravesend, Brighton Beach and Coney Island, will consider a resolution opposing the approval of the Hebrew Language Academy Charter School and International Charter School within the district. Other issues will be discussed, and there will be a presentation by P.S. 97 students. Light refreshments will be served.
How much: Free
More info: CEC District 21’s website.

From Russia With Love, featuring Maya Lahyani (On Stage at Kingsborough)
When: Wednesday, May 20 at 7pm
Where: Kingsborough Lighthouse, 2001 Oriental Boulevard
What: An evening of music by Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky and Shostakovich, perfomed by Metropolitan Opera mezzo soprano Maya Lahyani. Ben Laude performs on piano and Elad Bilio is the host and cellist. Performed in the Kingsborough lighthouse, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ocean.
How much: $38-40. Tickets inlcude a complimentary glass of wine and an assorted cheese plate. Buy tickets online.
More info: (718) 368-5596 or visit their website.

On the Home Front: How Military Women Won the Production Battle in WWII
When: Thursday, May 21 at 1pm
Where: Ryan Visitor Center at Floyd Bennett Filed
What: Learn about the military women who won the production battle on the home front during WWII.
How much: Free
More info: Call (718) 338-3799

Madison-Marine-Homecrest Civic Association
When: Thursday, May 21 at 7:30pm
Where: Carmine Carro Community Center at Marine Park, Fillmore Avenue and Marine Parkway.
What: The civic will discuss the “outlook for the shrinking middle-class,” and have a discussion of Mayor de Blasio’s “tale of two cities.” The Fiscal Policy Institute’s chief economist and deputy director, James Parrott, will be speaking, moderated by reporter Paul Moses.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 375-9158