Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Weekend: Town Hall, Father’s Day Fun, Mermaid Parade 2015
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Town Hall With 20+ City Agencies
When: Thursday, June 18, 6pm – 8pm
Where: John Dewey High School, 50 Avenue X
What: More than 20 city agencies will be available to address questions and concerns at a town hall meeting, including representatives from Build it Back, the Department of Buildings, the Department of Education, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Sanitation, the NYPD, the MTA, the Parks Department, and more.
How much: Free
More info: Janice Wright (718) 373-9673, jwright@council.nyc.gov
Murrow Art Show
When: Friday, June 19, 6pm – 9pm, Saturday, June 20, 11am – 2pm
Where: Edward R. Murrow High School, 1600 Avenue L
What: Murrow’s Art Institute and the Murrow Art Patrons proudly present their 2015 Annual Art Show. Friday evenings festivities include refreshments, music, raffles and more! Incoming Murrow Art institute students receive free entry.
How much: Adults $10, children $5
More info: Flier
Coney Island Hospital Farmers Market
When: Friday, June 19, 8am – 4pm
Where: 2601 Ocean Parkway, between Avenue Z and Shore Parkway
What: The Ocean Parkway Farmers Market in front of Coney Island Hospital returns to the streets today, offering fresh produce, baked goods and other treats made or grown at local farms. The market will be open every Wednesday and Friday (except July 3), between 8am and 4pm, until November 25.
How much: Free
Mermaid Parade 2015
When: Saturday, June 20, 1pm
Where: Starts at Surf Avenue and W 21st Street, ends at Steeplechase Plaza.
What: A celebration of ancient mythology and honky-tonk rituals of Coney Island, the parade showcases more than 3,000 creative costumes from all over the five boroughs and beyond — opening the summer with incredible art, entrepreneurial spirit, and community pride. This year, Mat Frazer will be King Neptune and Julie Atlas Muz will be Queen Mermaid.
How much: Free
More info: Facebook
Sing Into Summer With the Italian Opera Company
When: Saturday, June 20, 1pm – 3pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street
What: Warm your heart with beautiful music as we greet Summer by enjoying the wonderful voices of the Italian Opera Company.
How much: Free
More info: Website
Valeriya Korennaya Sings Her Songs
When: Saturday, June 20, 2pm – 3:30pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 650 Nostrand Avenue
What: Famous Russian television host, actress, and poet Valeriya Korennaya will perform songs and poems –old and never hear before — in Russian.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 368-1709
Seth Low Community Forum & Resource Fair
When: Saturday, July 20, 10am – 1pm
Where: Seth Low Intermediate School 96, 99 Avenue P
What: Seth Low IS 96 is proud to be a Community Learning School! Come share your thoughts on how the school can better serve you, students, families, and neighbors. There will be free food, prizes, informative workshops, resource fair with community support services, student performances, and activities for kids throughout the day! All ages. Parent and alumni volunteers warmly welcomed.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 236-1344
Father’s Day at Luna Park
When: Sunday, June 21, 7:30pm
Where: Dad deserves a day of fun! Bring him out to Luna Park to feel the thrill of the 100 foot vertical loop on The Thunderbolt, or put the pedal to the metal on the Coney Island Raceway. Whether dad’s a Yankees fan, a Mets fan, or a Brooklyn Cyclones fan, there will be a chance for him to win a pair of tickets to catch his favorite team, plus a brand new grill and grilling set — perfect for those summer cookouts.
How much: Free
More info: Website.