Things To Do In Sunset Park This Week: April 11-15
Below you’ll find information on events through the week in Sunset Park, Greenwood Heights, and South Slope. Submit your event listing to our BROOKLYN-WIDE CALENDAR.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
Where: Sunset Park Library at 5108 Fourth Avenue
When: 3:15pm
What: Practice with a Chinese calligraphy brush to learn how to write simple Chinese characters.
After School Stories
Where: Sunset Park Library at 5108 Fourth Avenue
When: 4:30pm
What: Share stories, rhymes and music for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, with and without disabilities. Age 0 to 5.
Workshop: Theatre of the Oppressed Sunset Park Troupe
Where: St. Michael’s Parish, 2nd Floor
When: 5-7pm
What: Join neighbors in this interactive, free theatre workshop to discuss and work through social issues for several weeks before putting on a play in June.
72nd Precinct Community Council Meeting
Where: 4320 Fourth Avenue
When: 7:30pm
What: Meet your police precinct leaders, get an update on local crime, and ask questions about specific issues on your street.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
Story Play with Reading Is Fundamental, For Ages 0-5
Where: Sunset Park Library at 5108 Fourth Avenue
When: 10:30am
What: Enjoy books, songs, and playtime. For ages 0-5 years old. Reading is Fundamental (RIF) is included.
Paint Nite at the Irish Haven
Where: Irish Haven at 5721 Fourth Avenue (at 58th Street)
When: 7-9pm
What: Have fun painting with neighbors! No experience required! Just follow along while our Social Painting Instructor guides you step-by-step through the featured painting in about two hours. If you’re feeling creative, change the colors to suit your décor or go completely rogue. We provide all the painting supplies: a 16”x20” canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, smock, music, and a good time.
How Much: $65. Reservations & prepayment required.Get 45 percent off the $65 ticket with the Discount Code “Irish45”.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
Adult Reading Discussion: “The Sandcastle Girls”
Where: Sunset Park Library at 5108 Fourth Avenue
When: 6:30pm
What: This month, the Sunset Park Library will discuss The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian.
SPRiG Planning Meeting
Where: Sunset Park Recreation Center
When: 7:30-8:45pm
What: SPRIG is the Sunset Park Revitalization and Improvement Group. Through engagement, stewardship, and action, our mission is to make our park clean, safe, fun, and beautiful, so that all can better enjoy the best view in Brooklyn. Our vision is not limited to the park’s playground and we advocate for the needs of the entire park. We invite all to join despite our busy lives. By giving even a little time we can celebrate and improve the park that makes our neighborhood so special.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Navigator Assistance
Where: Sunset Park Library at 5108 Fourth Avenue
When: 12pm
What: Obtain information about qualified health insurance plans, check requirements for subsidies and government insurance programs, and get enrollment assistance from trained and certified navigators. All sessions are by appointment only.
Resume Help in English and Chinese
Where: Sunset Park Library at 5108 Fourth Avenue
When: 1pm
What: A trained volunteer will help job hunters to create or improve their résumé. Assistance is offered in English or Chinese.
ArchForKids Presents: Build With Me
Where: Sunset Park Library at 5108 Fourth Avenue
When: 4:30pm
What: Kids and teenagers will learn the math and science involved in skyscraper design and construction as they erect their own towering models. Please register at the reference desk.
Free Chamber Music For All Ages
Where: Center for Family Life at P.S. 503/506 at 343 60th Street
When: 6-8pm (refreshments at 6, concert at 7pm)
What: The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will present Chamber Music Beginnings – Classical Categories. Wannabe composer Wolfgang Amadeus Schmutzinberry takes a musical journey through time to check in on musical styles across the ages, buided by the world-class artists..