Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Weekend: Art & Music Fest, Bay Ridge Food Crawl, Weekend Walks

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Irish Night At MCU Park
When: Thursday, July 16, 7pm
Where: MCU Park, 1904 Surf Avenue
What: The first 3,000 fans in attendance will be lucky enough to go home with BKLYN Shamrock jerseys courtesy of Budweiser in honor of Irish Night at MCU Park. Plus, stick around after the game for a just-added Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza!n.
How much: $12 – $19
More info: Website.

Summer Stroll On 3rd
When: Friday, July 17, 6pm – 10pm
Where: 3rd Avenue, from 80th Street to 90th Street
What: Take a virtual thrill ride on Coney Island’s greatest roller coasters via a giant video screen. Rock n’ Roll pre-party starts at 10. Tickets include free laser glasses and stickers.
How much: $15
More info: Website.

Generationalpictomusicapolis
When: Friday, July 17, 7pm
Where: Surf Pavilion, 3029 Stillwell Avenue
What: This one-night concert and pop-up exhibition features experimental punk from No Age (Randy Randall and Dean Spunt), the barely amplified feel-good vibes of Sun Foot (Ron Burns, Chris Johanson, Brian Mumford) and the ramshackle psych-folk of Devin Gary & Ross (Devin Flynn, Gary Panter, Ross Goldstein. Limited-edition, collaboratively made artworks created by each band member will be exhibited at the show, and are available for purchase.
How much: $12 – $15
More info: Website.

Trapeze Across Coney Island
When: Friday, July 17, 11am – 8pm
Where: Surf Pavilion, 3029 Stillwell Avenue
What: Trapeze School New York will be joining Coney Art Walls and Smorgasburg in Coney Island this weekend, offering visitors a chance to fly across Coney Island. In addition, lemonade maker Lizzmonade, will be joining Smorgasburg’s existing 12 food vendors and two bars — now open everyday, 11am – 8pm at the food festival.
How much: $50 – $70 per person
More info: Website.

DIY T-Shirt Workshop
When: Friday, July 17 2:30pm – 4pm
Where: Homecrest Library, 2525 Coney Island Avenue
What: Make your own stylish T-Shirt using paints and stencils. Materials will be provided.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 382-5924

The Total Bay Ridge Immersion
When: Saturday, July 18, 1pm – 7pm
Where:Lock Yard, 9221 5th Ave
What: Brooklyn Based teams up with Brooklyn Brewery to bring us a beer-soaked, food-filled tour of Bay Ridge. Ticket includes a Brooklyn brew at all four spots, plus a packet of local deals and your choice of lunch, such as 14-hour pulled pork or a burger on a brioche bun with truffle fries.
How much: $25
More info: Facebook.

Panel Discussion With Coney Island USA Founders
When: Saturday, July 18, 8:30pm
Where: Coney Island Museum, 1208 Surf Avenue
What: A panel discussion will feature Coney Island USA Co-Founders Costa Mantis, Jane Savitt-Tennen, and Dick D. Zigun, as they discuss the early days of Coney Island USA. Following the panel, they will present a screening of Costa Mantis’s acclaimed documentary, Searching For Safe Ground — extraordinary documentary about America’s dirtiest little secret — homelessness!
How much: $6
More info: Website.

Bensonhurst Greenmarket
When: Sunday, July 19, 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

Weekend Walks On 18th Avenue
When: Sunday, July 19, 1pm – 6pm
Where: 18th Avenue, between 62nd Street and 75th Street
What: For the first year ever, 18th Avenue will be closed to traffic and businesses on the commercial strip will be able to showcase their goods with activities like outdoor cafes, scavenger hunts, musical performances, and more.
How much: Free
More info: Website.

ZORC Zumba Class
When: Monday, July 20, 1pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Ave, near Avenue W
What: Looking to shed those winter pounds? Put on your dancing shoes and participate in an energetic dance fitness program.
How much: Free
More info: Website.

Flicks On The Beach: The Goonies
When: Monday, July 20, 8:30pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, West 10th Street
What: Enjoy a free screening of The Goonies. Bring your blankets and enjoy the classic movie on a 40-foot inflatable screen on the beach.
How much: Free
More info: Website.