Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Robin Williams Tribute On The Beach, Free Summer Concerts, & More
Step out and have fun. Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week, including a tribute to Robin Williams at Flicks on the Beach, video production classes at the Coney Island Library, free summer concerts, Cyclones games, and more.
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: Mrs. Doubtfire
When: Monday, August 10, 8:30pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, West 10th Street
What: The day before the one year anniversary of Robin Williams’ tragic suicide, Flicks on the Beach will be showing his beloved 1993 comedy Mrs. Doubtfire.
How Much: Free
More info: Website.
Health Insurance Navigator Program
When: Tuesday, August 11, 12 – 7pm
Where: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway)
What: Receive information about how to enroll in qualified health insurance plans.
How Much: Free
More info: 718-375-3037
Blood Pressure Screening
When: Tuesday, August 11, 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
Video Production in the Field
When: Tuesday, August 11, 1 – 5pm
Where: Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street)
What: Sign up for this three-week course from BRIC and learn to use professional video equipment. Graduates of the course will be able to produce their own community access show.
How Much: $50
More info: Buy tickets.
Chess Club
When: Tuesday, August 11, 3 – 5pm
Where: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway)
What: All skill levels are welcome. Come enjoy a game of chess.
How Much: Free
More info: 718-375-3037
Free Summer Concert: Carl Thomas, Sinatra Tribute, & More
When: Tuesday, August 11, 7pm
Where: Dyker Park, 86th Street and 14th Avenue
What: Make your way to Dyker Park to hear crooners serenade the summer evening.
How Much: Free
More info: 718-238-6044
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Staten Island Yankees
When: Tuesday, August 11, 7pm
Where: MCU Park, 1904 Surf Ave
What: Everyone runs the bases when the home team takes on the Staten Island Yankees during NYPD night.
How Much: $14 – $17
More info: 718-382-2600
Free Summer Concert: City Sounds
When: Wednesday, August 12, 7pm
Where: Marine Park at Fillmore Avenue
What: A variety of music genres, including oldies, disco, dance, and more, will be shaking hips at the northern end of Marine Park.
How Much: Free
More info: 718-238-6044
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. State College Spikes
When: Wednesday, August 12, 7pm
Where: MCU Park, 1904 Surf Ave
What: It’s 90’s Nickelodeon Night when the Cyclones battle the State College Spikes. There will also be a raffle giveaway for one of the player’s jerseys.
How Much: $10
More info: 718-382-2600
New Utrecht International Film Festival: Back to 1942
When: Thursday, August 13, 2:30 – 4:30pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (Near Bay 17th Street)
What: Watch the 2012 Chinese historical film Back to 1942, about a major famine in Henan, China, during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The movie will be shown with English subtitles and is based on the Chinese novel Remembering 1942.
How Much: Free
More info: 718-236-4086