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# Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Television Production, Sci-Fi Fun, Emergency Training
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-southern-brooklyn-television-production-sci-fi-fun-emergency-training-sheepshead-bay/
- Published: 2016-01-25T19:51:11.000Z
- Updated: 2016-01-25T19:51:11.000Z
- Author: Alex Ellefson
- Tags: Events, Nonsponsored, Sheepshead Bay, Southern Brooklyn, coney island library, fort hamilton library, kings highway library, manhattan beach community group, Marine Park, New Utrecht Library, Sheepshead Bay Library, sodom by the sea, southern brooklyn, #wp

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Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Get your sci-fi fix at a free screening of The Martian. There’s also a television production class, an emergency preparedness class, lots of options for exercise and much more.

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

[**Friends Book Sale!**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/friends-book-sale-spend-y-sheepshead-bay-library-012516?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

[**Learn About Health Insurance Plans**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/affordable-care-act-aca-p-kings-highway-library-012616?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, January 26, 12 – 7pm  
**Where:** Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway)  
**What:** Learn about qualified health insurance plans from trained and certified navigator.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-375-3037

**[Poetry & Percussion](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/poetry-percussion-coney-island-library-012616?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Tuesday, January 25, 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

[**Falun Dafa Exercise**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/falun-dafa-exercise-new-utrecht-library-012716?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, January 27, 11am – 12pm  
**Where:** New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (Near Bay 17th Street)  
**What:** Are you looking to relieve stress and find peace of mind? Participate in this meditation exercise.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-236-4086

[**Baby Tarab Sing and Dance Bil ‘Arabi**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/world-language-family-ser-fort-hamilton-library-012716?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, January 27, 11:30am – 12:30pm  
**Where:** Fort Hamilton Library, 9424 Fourth Avenue (Near 95th Street)  
**What:** As part of the Brooklyn Public Library’s World Language Family Series, the Fort Hamilton branch will be hosting an event for children and families that celebrates Arabic culture. Those who attend will enjoy oud music, sing along to traditional Levantine songs and join in a dabkeh folk dance.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** Register [here](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/world-language-family-ser-fort-hamilton-library-012716?ref=bklyner.com).

[**Manhattan Beach Community Group Meeting**](http://www.manhattanbeachbrooklyn.org/?p=487&ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, January 27, 7:30pm  
**Where:** PS 195, 131 Irwin Street (Near Hampton Avenue)  
**What:** Learn how to prepare for future storms, power outages and other emergencies. Those who register in advance will be given a free “go-bag” from the state.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** Register [here](http://www.dhses.ny.gov/aware-prepare/nysprepare/registration/?ref=bklyner.com) or call the Manhattan Beach Community Group at 718-200-1845.

[**Movies at the Library: The Martian**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/movies-library-martian-new-utrecht-library-012816?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Thursday, January 28, 2:30 – 4:30pm  
**Where:** New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (Near Bay 17th Street)  
**What:** Get your science fiction fix when the library hosts a free screening of The Martian, which is nominated for Best Picture this year at the Oscars. The film stars MAtt Damon as a scientist who must try to survive on the Red Planet after being left behind when the rest of his crew escapes a massive sand storm.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-236-4086

[**Jewelry Making**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/jewelry-making-sheepshead-bay-library-012916?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, January 29, 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

[**Sodom by the Sea Salon**](http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Events/Art-Exhibition-Sodom-By-The-Sea-Salon--Free-Admission%5F1%5F23%5F2016-4546.htm?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Every Saturday and Sunday, from November 7 to February 7  
**Where:** Coney Island USA Shooting Gallery/Arts Annex, 1214 Surf Avenue  
**What:** The Coney Island Museum presents a cross section of Coney inspired works – paintings, watercolors, photographs and drawings – done between 2008 and 2015 by over 75 artists, hailing from Australia to the West End of Coney Island, presented on the home turf where their inspiration began.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** [Website](http://www.coneyisland.com/event/sodombytheseasalon?ref=bklyner.com)

[**Television Studio Production**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/television-studio-product-coney-island-library-013016?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, January 30, 10:30am – 4:30pm  
**Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street)  
**What:** Learn the basics about how to use the equipment in a television studio. This is a two day course.  
**How much:** $60 plus a $3.99 fee.  
**More info:** Register [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-2016-coney-tv-studio-production-tickets-19260299073?ref=bklyner.com).

[**New York Road Runners Open Run**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marine-park/events/2016/01/31/new-york-road-runners-open-run-run-for-life-at-marine-park?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Sunday, January 31, 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