Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Big Heroes On The Beach, Night Out Against Crime & More
Lots of fun and interesting things to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Check out the some of the family friendly movies playing in local parks, learn photography and animation skills, and don’t forget to turn out for National Night Out Against Crime, when you’re local precinct will be hosting the neighborhood for an evening full of giveaways, food, and fun.
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: Big Hero 6
When: Monday, August 3, 8:30pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, West 10th Street
What: Bring blankets and beach chairs and enjoy a free screening of Big Hero 6, playing on 40-foot inflatable screen near the beach.
How much: Free
More info: Website.
Movies in the Parks: Annie
When: Monday, August 3, 8:45pm
Where: Kaiser Park, Neptune Avenue and West 31st Street
What: Bring the blankets, coolers and folding chair (and maybe the kids) to the contemporary version of the film about a young orphan girl whose life changes when she meets a rich businessman.
How much: Free
More info: 718-965-8935
Blood Pressure Screening
When: Tuesday, August 4, 12:30 – 1pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (near Avenue W)
What: Have a trained nurse check your blood pressure.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709
Low Impact Exercise for Seniors
When: Tuesday, August 4, 1 – 2pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (near Avenue W)
What: Join other seniors for this physical fitness class.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709
DIY Stop-Motion Animation
When: Tuesday, August 4, 1 – 3pm
Where: Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street)
What: Learn to be an animator in this two hour class presented by BRIC. You will work on a short animated video that could be featured on the Brooklyn Public Network.
How much: Free
More info: Reserve tickets here.
Digital Camera Basics
When: Tuesday, August 4, 3:45 – 5:45pm
Where: Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street)
What: Discover how to get the best photos out of your camera during this class presented by BRIC. You will learn basic camera settings like how to adjust resolution and exposure levels as well as composition concepts to make you picture pop.
How much: Free
More info: Reserve tickets here.
61st Precinct: Night Out Against Crime
When: Tuesday, August 4, 5 – 8pm
Where: Rear parking lot of the 61st Precinct, 2575 Coney Island Avenue
What: Get to know your local officers and meet the new commanding officer during National Night Out Against Crime. There will be food, music, dancing and inflatable bouncy houses.
How much: Free
More info: Call the precinct at 716-627-6847.
62nd Precinct: Night Out Against Crime
When: Tuesday, August 4, 5 – 8pm
Where: Bay 22nd Street between Bath Avenue and Benson Avenue
What: Get to know your local officers and meet the new commanding officer during National Night Out Against Crime. The street will be shut down and there will rides, giveaways, music and good food.
How much: Free
More info: Call the precinct at 718-236-2501.
Movies at the Library: When Jews were Funny
When: Wednesday, August 5, 1:30 – 4pm
Where: Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road (Near Brighton Beach Avenue)
What: This documentary by director Alan Zweig examines the role of Jewish comedians in North American humor.
How much: Free
More info: 718-946-2917
Small Business Forum
When: Wednesday, August 5, 7pm
Where: Shorefront Y, 3300 Coney Island Avenue
What: Councilmen Chaim Deutsch and Mark Treyger are sponsoring a town hall with Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Julie Menin, who will address questions and concerns about running a small business in New York City.
How much: Free
More info: Contact Deutsch’s district office at 718-368-9176.