Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: 18th Avenue Feast, WWE SummerSlam At MCU Park, Free Concerts & Movies

Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: 18th Avenue Feast, WWE SummerSlam At MCU Park, Free Concerts & Movies
The 2009 18th Avenue Feast.
The 2009 18th Avenue Feast. (Photo: Anthony Catalano / Flickr)

Plenty of exciting summer events in southern Brooklyn this week. Don’t miss the 18th Avenue Feast of Santa Rosalia, which begins on Thursday. There’s also free concerts in the park, movie night at Coney Island, and a softball match between the FDNY, NYPD, and WWE superstars.

For even more things to do around Brooklyn, or to add your own upcoming event (some of which we’ll feature in this roundup in the future!), check out our calendar.

Coney Island Circus Sideshow
When: Daily, 1pm – 8pm
Where: Sideshows by the Seashore, 1208 Surf Avenue
What: Coney Island is the last place in the United State where you can enjoy a ten-in-one circus sideshow. Check out thrilling performances by sword and fire swallowers, contortionists, and other entertainers who were “born different” during this one-of-a-kind production.
How much: $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12
More info: Website.

Flicks on the Beach: Guardians of the Galaxy
When: Monday, August 17, 8:30pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, West 10th Street
What: Watch a group of intergalactic criminals take on a powerful villain who is trying to doom the universe. Playing on a giant inflatable screen at the beach.
How much: Free
More info: Website.

Blood Pressure Screening
When: Tuesday, August 18, 12:30 – 1pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue
What: Have an experienced nurse check your blood pressure.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709

To Kill a Mockingbird: Movie on Demand
When: Tuesday, August 18, 3 – 5pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (Near Avenue W)
What: Check out the timeless 1962 classic, based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-prize winning novel of the same name.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709

Chess Club
When: Tuesday, August 18, 3 – 5pm
Where: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway)
What: Players of all skill levels are invited to play a game with other chess enthusiasts.
How much: Free
More info: 718-375-3037

Free Summer Concert: Radio Daze
When: Tuesday, August 18, 7pm
Where: Shore Road Park, 79th Street and Shore Road
What: Bring your rebel yell to the park and rock out to the party anthems of the 70s and 80s.
How much: Free
More info: 718-238-6044

Write & Recite
When: Wednesday, August 19 2 – 4pm
Where: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway)
What: Interested in sharing your writing with others? This event for adults 55 and older provides an opportunity to get some feedback on your work and take inspiration from others.
How much: Free
More info: 718-375-3037

Guitar Workshop
When: Wednesday, August 19, 4 – 5pm
Where: Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road (Near Brighton Beach Avenue)
What: Want to learn the guitar? This free lesson will help you get started.
How much: Free
More info: 718-946-2917

Free Summer Concert: New York Exceptions
When: Wednesday, August 19, 7pm
Where: Marine Park at Fillmore Avenue
What: This doo-wop band will have you singing and dancing to your favorite oldies.
How much: Free
More info: 718-238-6044

Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Lowell Spinners
When: Wednesday, August 19, 7pm
Where: MCU Park, 1904 Surf Ave
What: WWE Superstars and Divas will be playing softball against the FDNY and NYPD before the game. Also scheduled to participate in the game are NBA Hall of Famer and current St. John’s Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Mullin, Mets Hall of Famer John Franco, Greg Kelly & Rosanna Scotto. The first 2,500 fans in attendance will go home with a Greg & Rosanna bobble head.
How much: $10
More info: 718-382-2600

18th Avenue Feast of Santa Rosalia
When: Thursday, August 20 – Sunday, August 30, 5 – 11pm weekdays, 11am – 11pm weekends
Where: 18th Avenue, between 68th Street to 75th Street
What: This 10-day fesrival, now in its 40th year, will feature food, rides and live music. The celebration is expected to draw thousands.
How much: Free
More info: Facebook.