Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Wes Anderson On The Beach, Team Treyger Vs. Autism Angels
Looking to fill your schedule? There’s plenty to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Catch a Wes Anderson flick on the beach, get your bike engraved to help the police recover it from thieves, learn the art of storytelling with teachers from the Moth, or watch City Councilman Mark Treyger and his team play a charity softball match against the Coney Island Autism Angels.
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.
Protect Your Bicycle
When: Monday, July 13, 6-7pm
Where: Asser Levy Park, Seabreeze Avenue and Surf Avenue
What: Police from the 60th Precinct will be etching a unique serial number onto bikes, which helps owners recover their rides after they’re stolen. The event is co-sponsored by Flatbush Shomrim and City Councilman Chaim Deutsch.
How much: Free
More info: Contact Councilman Deutsch’s district office: 718-368-9176
Flicks on the Beach: The Grand Budapest Hotel
When: Monday, July 13, 8:30-10pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, West 10th Street
What: Bring your blankets and beach towels and enjoy Wes Anderson’s movie The Grand Budapest Hotel, playing on a 40-foot inflatable screen.
How much: Free
More info: Check out this article.
Moth Storytelling
When: Tuesday, July 14, 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th St. at Bay 17th Street
What: The Moth’s master storytellers help you shape and present your work into an outstanding performance.
How much: Free
More info: 718-236-4086
Blood Pressure Screening
When: Tuesday, July 14, 12:30-1pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (near Avenue W)
What: Keep track of your health. Have an experienced nurse check your blood pressure.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709
Video Production in the Field
When: Tuesday, July 14, 1-5pm
Where: Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street)
What: Sign up for this three week course, presented by BRIC, to become a certified community producer by learning to operate professional video and audio equipment.
How much: $50
More info: 718-265-3220
Team Treyger and Coney Island Autism Angels Face Off at MCU Park
When: Tuesday, July 14, 7pm
Where: MCU Park, 1904 Surf Avenue
What: City Councilman Mark Treyger, his staff, and police from the 60th Precinct will play softball against the Coney Island Autism Angels (CIAA). All proceeds will go toward the CIAA to help them continue improving the lives of local children and their families.
How much: $5
More info: Call the CIAA at 646-506-0927
Citizenship Class Registration
When: Wednesday, July 15, 1-2pm
Where: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue
What: Sign up for this 11 week class to improve your English, learn about the citizenship application process, and study for the naturalization test.
How much: Free
More info: 718-375-3037
Wednesday Movie: To Kill A Mockingbird
When: Wednesday, July 15, 1:30-3:30pm
Where: Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road at Brighton Beach Avenue
What: Considering all the buzz around the release of Harper Lee’s novel Go Set a Watchman, it’s a good time to revisit the beloved movie adaptation of her Pulitzer Prize winning book To Kill a Mockingbird.
How much: Free
More info: 718-946-2917
Chinese Brush Painting
When: Thursday, July 16, 10:30am-2:30pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street at Bay 17th Street
What: Brush up on your calligraphy skills and learn the art of forming Chinese characters with ink and paper.
How much: Free
More info: 718-236-4086