Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Weekend: Bark In The Park, International Film Festival, New Orleans Jazz & More
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New Utrecht International Film Festival
When: Thursday, July 30, 2:30pm-4:30pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street
What: Drop in to the library for a free screening Das Leben der Anderen (The Lives of Others), a 2007 Academy Awards winner for Best Foreign Film. The film is in German with English subtitles.
How much: Free
More info: Website.
Hello Brooklyn Plays Peggy O’Neill’s
When: Friday, July 31, 10pm
Where: MCU Park, 1904 Surf Avenue
What: In honor of FDNY Appreciation Night at MCU Park, this local cover band will be jamming out at Peggie O Neill’s after the game.
How much: Free
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.
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.
Friends Book Sale & Flea Market
When: Saturday, August 1, 10am – 4pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Start your spring cleaning early and donate all of your unwanted items to the Friends of Sheepshead Bay Library group! They are accepting useable household items, clothing, books, toys, jewelry, toys, decorative arts & crafts, and more. All profits go towards the Sheepshead Bay Library. The book sale includes a large selection of fiction and non-fiction books, books for children, books for young adults, DVDs, CDs and other media, ranging in price from $1 to $3.
How much: $1 – $3
More info: Website.
Rain Barrel Giveaway
When: Saturday, August 1, 9am – 2pm
Where: Block Academy, 133 27th Avenue, enter through rear of building.
What: Councilman Mark Treyger and Assemblyman William Colton are partnering with the Department of Environment Protection for a free rain barrel giveaway. Using a rain barrel to capture runoff is a great way to help manage storm water and save money on your water bill. A limited number of barrels are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 373-9673
Ford Street Block Sale
When: Saturday, August 1 & Sunday, August 2, 9am – 5pm
Where: Ford Street, Between Voorhies Avenue and Shore Parkway
What: Find clothing, books, electronics, and other treasures at this block sale.
How much: Free
Bensonhurst Greenmarket
When: Sunday, August 2, 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
Brooklyn Cyclones’ Bark in the Park
When: Sunday, August 2, 11:30am
Where: MCU Park, 1904 Surf Avenue
What: Drooling, tail wagging and gleeful barking are encouraged at this Brooklyn Cyclones game. A portion of the ticket sales will go towards the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, which has partnered with the Cyclones for the event. Pet owners will be able to bring their dogs onto the field for a “parade of pooches” before the first pitch. The stadium’s bleacher section, renamed the “The BOW-WOW Zone” during the game, will be reserved for fans and their pets.
How much: Free
More info: Website.
Coney Island Yacht Club Jazz Band
When: Sunday, August 2, 5pm
Where: Surf Pavilion, 3029 Stillwell Avenue
What: The Coney Island Yacht Club Jazz Band will perform a free concert at the brand new Surf Pavilion. The show will begin with a New Orleans-style street parade, and continue at the Surf Pavilion tent with music and dancing.
How much: Free
Movie Night at Kaiser Park: Annie
When: Monday, August 3, 8pm
Where: Kaiser Park, Neptune Avenue and West 29th Street
What: Bring a blanket and some snacks to a free screening of the new adaptation of Annie in Kaiser Park, courtesy of Councilman Mark Treyger.
How much: Free
More info: Facebook.
Flicks On The Beach: Big Hero 6
When: Monday, August 3, 8:30pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, West 10th Street
What: Enjoy a free screening of Big Hero 6. Bring your blankets and enjoy the classic movie on a 40-foot inflatable screen on the beach.
How much: Free
More info: Website.