Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Weekend: 18th Avenue Feast, Battle Of Brooklyn Celebration & More
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18th Avenue Feast of Santa Rosalia
When: Thursday, August 20 – Sunday, August 30, 6 – 11pm
Where: 18th Avenue, between 68th Street to 75th Street
What: It’s that time of year again! The 10-day festival, now in its 40th year, will feature food, rides and live music. The Italian culture and food celebration is expected to draw thousands.
How much: Free
More info: Our guide.
Learn English With Movies: Mr. Turner
When: Friday, August 21, 2:30pm-4:30pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street
What: This film explores the life of the great and eccentric British painter Mr. William Turner (1775-1851).
How much: Free
More info: Website.
Smorgasburg & Coney Art Walls
When: Saturday, August 22 – Sunday August 23, all day
Where: Coney Smorgasburg, 1320 Bowery Street
What: Come sample the grub from 14 different food vendors and pose in front of Coney Art Walls, a public art wall project featuring some of the world’s most prominent street artists and more than 20 murals.
How much: Free
More info: Website.
Coney Island Circus Sideshow
When: Daily, 7pm
Where: Coney Island Museum, 1208 Surf Avenue
What: The Coney Island Circus Sideshow is the last place in America where you can experience the thrill of a traditional ten-in-one circus sideshow. See sword and fire swallowers, contortionists, and performers who were “born different” in this spectacular production.
How much: $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12
More info: Website.
Bensonhurst Greenmarket
When: Sunday, August 23, 9am – 4pm
Where: Milestone Park, 18th Avenue, between 81st and 82nd Street.
What: The award-winning farmers’ market is back! Lookout for free cooking demonstrations and delicious, organic, farm-fresh produce all day. The market will be open in the 18th Avenue park every Sunday until November 22.
How much: Free
Battle Of Brooklyn Celebration
When: Saturday, August 22, 11am-5pm
Where: American Veteran’s Memorial Pier, Bay Ridge
What: Join the Waterfront Alliance and Councilman Vincent Gentile to commemorate the 239th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn! Discover the history of the Battle of Brooklyn with reenactments, traditional music, story telling and much more!
How much: Free
More info: Facebook
Flicks On The Beach: Despicable Me
When: Monday, August 17, 8:30pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, West 10th Street
What: Enjoy a free screening of Despicable Me. Bring your blankets and enjoy the classic movie on a 40-foot inflatable screen on the beach.
How much: Free
More info: Website.