Things To Do This Week, Through October 22: Comedy Night At The Cat Cafe, 88th Precinct Council Meeting, CB2 Zoning Hearing, And BRIC Immigration Town Hall

Below you’ll find information on events through the week in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill this weekend. Check back Thursday to see what’s scheduled this weekend!

For family-friendly and kids events, see this week’s (through October 13) Kid Calendar.

Submit your event listing to our BROOKLYN-WIDE CALENDAR.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19

Comedy Night at the Cat Cafe
When: Monday, October 19 from 7-9pm
Where: The Cat’s Meow at 354 Myrtle Avenue
What: Benny and Griff bring their cat loving frineds to entertain cats and people at the cat cafe ($5 donation).

Book Launch: Nicole Taylor presents The Up South Cookbook: Chasing Dixie in a Brooklyn Kitchen
When: Monday, October 19 at 7:30pm
Where: Greene Grape Annex at 753 Fulton Street
What: Georgia native Nicole Taylor spent her early 20s trying to distance herself from her southern cooking roots, but the move “up” to Brooklyn gave her a fresh appreciation for the bread and biscuits, fried chicken, Lemon Coconut Stack Cake, and other flavors of her childhood. Now Taylor, host of the popular online radio show and podcast Hot Grease, showcases the best of these recipes in The Up South Cookbook. Simplicity and authenticity give these recipes a unique flavor, while Taylor’s charisma shines through in her prose, and she’s not afraid to tweak some of her recipes, from Pimento Cheese without mayonnaise to Pumpkin and Grits. Join us to celebrate the ne book at Greene Grape Annex, with special cocktails from Taylor’s recipes for sale and snacks from the book provided by Brooklyn Delhi, Heritage Foods USA, and Owney’s Rum.

Monday Night Karaoke
When: Monday, October 19 from 8-11pm
Where: Brooklyn Eats on Myrtle at 474 Myrtle Avenue
What: Show off your range while hitting all the notes in your favorite song during Brooklyn Eats on Myrtle’s weekly karaoke event.  Between 8pm and 11pm, enjoy food and drink while enjoying the vocal stylings of fellow locals.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20

Ask a Tech
When: Tuesday, October 20 at 11am
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Learn about computer hardware and software. Learn how to use the mouse, search the library website. Surf the internet and setup an email address.

Free Movie Tuesday: “Lila and Eve”
When: Tuesday, October 20 at 2pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: 2015 – Drama, Thriller starring Jennifer Lopez & Viola Davis; Rated R – running time 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Free Resume Clinic
When: Tuesday, October 20 from 6-7:30pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Free drop-in resume assistance with our community volunteer: No appointment necessary Bring your resume with you or ask for help creating one Brush up on your interviewing techniques Assistance with LinkedIn and other social media account.

Yoga for Adults
When: Tuesday, October 20 from 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Practice yoga with local yoga instructor, Jenine Osborn. All levels welcome. Limit of 10-12 per class. Mats will be provided.

Nutrition Seminar: What Your Pet Should Be Eating
When: Tuesday, October 20 from 6:30-8pm
Where: The Cat’s Meow at 354 Myrtle Avenue
What: Learn about nutrition for dogs and cats. How can you make sure your cat and dog get the best nutrition to minimize long term health problems.

88th Precinct Community Council Meeting
When: Tuesday, October 20 at 7pm
Where: Call 718-636-6526 to find out
What: Hear the latest crime updates from the commanding officer of the 88th Precinct. Ask them questions directly.

Rupert Thompson presents Katherine Carlyle, In conversation with Rebecca Mead
When: Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: Acclaimed author Rupert Thomson’s new novel “Katherine Carlyle” tells the story of a young woman who abandons the life she once knew and travels to the northernmost reaches of the globe in a self-imposed search for autonomy and meaning. This seductive portrayal of her mysterious quest throws new light on the myth of origins, and complicates notions of destiny and fate. The book has been highly praised by authors including Jonathan Lethem, Richard Flanagan, Philip Pullman, James Salter, and Rebecca Mead, who calls it “a stealthy, intelligent, surreptitiously affective novel. With a narrative that moves from the sophisticated milieux of Rome and Berlin to the startling lower reaches of the Arctic Circle, delivered in prose that is spare, cinematic and masterfully controlled, Katherine Carlyle is at once seductively contemporary and suggestively fable-like: Frozen for grown-ups.” Mead joins Thompson for a conversation about his book at Greenlight.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21

Brooklyn Grange Farm Tour
When: Wednesday, October 21 from 10-11am & 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: Brooklyn Grange — Meet at BLDG 92 at 63 Flushing Avenue
What: Come check out the world’s largest rooftop farm in Brooklyn’s Navy Yard!  We’ll tell you about our daily operations and farming methods, the basics of our business model, and the environmental benefits of urban ag and rooftop farming, then give you some time to explore.
How much: $10

DIY: Knitting and Crocheting Class
When: Wednesday, October 21 at 5pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Learn basic knitting and crocheting skills. Please bring your own needle and yarn.

Free Salsa Dancing Class
When: Wednesday, October 21 at 5:30pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Free salsa classes with Arturo Perez (The Dancing Turo): Beginners and dancers of all levels welcome. Meet new friends and improve your dancing skills. Limit of twelve adults per class – no registration.

CB2 Committee Meeting On Proposed Landmarking Applications (PART 1)
When: Wednesday, October 21 at 6pm
Where: NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Dibner Building, Room LC400, 5 Metrotech Center
What: The committee will review 13 applications to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for Certificates of Appropriateness, including in the Clinton Hill and Fort Greene Historic Districts.

Shape Up! NYC: Aerobics
When: Wednesday, October 21 at 6pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Join this FREE aerobics class.  Class taught by NYC Parks Department community volunteer.

Shape Up! Dance Fitness
When: Wednesday, October 21 at 6:45pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Our popular program with a local volunteer instructor. No registration is needed.

BRIC FLIX: Imagine Science Film Festival
When: Wednesday, October 21 from 7-9pm
Where: BRIC House Stoop at 647 Fulton Street
What: BRIC FLIX is part of the 8th Imagine Science Film Festival, October 16 – 24, 2015. The festival theme is “AIR”! Air. Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, Carbon Dioxide. What fills our lungs and fills the skies. The medium through which birds and airplanes glide, not to mention sound waves. Easy to overlook, impossible to live without. The 8th Annual Imagine Science Film Festival will focus on air in all its forms and meanings: respiration, aeronautics, the elemental composition of the atmosphere, weather, climate, sublimation, gas properties, the mechanics of sound, and all of the mundane and esoteric ways in which air touches everything in and beyond our world.
How much: FREE With RSVP

Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats
When: Wednesday, October 21 from 7-9pm
Where: The Cat’s Meow at 354 Myrtle Avenue
What: The last vaccine clinic of the season, led by Dr. Angelo Rosado of Progressive Veterinary Diagnostics. Dr. Rosado will offer affordable exams, vaccines and other care to local pets. Low-cost veterinary care is their passion and they strive to deliver their services to as many animals as possible. Find out more information about Dr. Rosado and prices at www.ProgressVets.com. Support them here on Indigogo.

Trivia Night
When: Wednesday, October 21 from 8-11pm
Where: Putnam’s Pub at 419 Myrtle Avenue
What: Weekly trivia competition to win gift cards of $100 to Putnam’s. Beer specials all night.
How much: Free

Trivia Wednesdays
When: Wednesday, October 21 at 9pm
Where: Moot Bar at 579 Myrtle Avenue
What: Inaugural trivia night! Five rounds of 10 questions each on variety of subject matter from cereal box characters to physics. Winning team gets $50 off their bar tab.
How much: Free

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22

Vertical Thursday Wine Tasting
When: Thursday, October 22 from 5:30-8pm
Where: Corkscrew Wines at 489 Myrtle Avenue
What: Free weekly wine tasting. Educational and casual to explore specific grapes or a region. Discover what makes your favorite wines unique. You are the expert of what works for you, Corkscrew is here for you to discover what that is.

Animal Rescuer Vaccine, Snap and Microchip Clinic
When: Thursday, October 22 from 6-9pm
Where: The Cat’s Meow at 354 Myrtle Avenue
What: Are you a rescuer with a TNR card or associated with an animal rescue? Do you have difficulty getting your healthy cat in for vaccines during regular open hours? Dr. Szacki is working with Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition to help. Rescuers are welcome to bring in healthy cats (if they need a full workup, they will need to schedule a regular office appt) who only need vaccines (FVRCP ($15 and Rabies ($15)), FeLV/FIV test ($20), and/or microchips ($20). Please bring your TNR card. Questions or to confirm that you will be bringing a cat, email events@catcafebk.com.

Community Town Hall: “Breaking Down The Walls: Brooklyn #BHeard on Immigration”
When: Thursday, October 22 from 7-9pm
Where: BRIC House at 647 Fulton Street
What: BRIC is pleased to announce that, as part of its BRIC TV initiative, it will present Breaking Down the Walls: Brooklyn #BHeard on Immigration, a live-broadcast, town hall-style discussion. The discussion, hosted by Brian Vines (Senior Producer, BRIC TV), will examine the state of immigration and the policies (or lack there-of) that affect New Yorkers. In the upcoming Presidential elections, hope and fate are once again in the hands of those running for the nation’s highest office. What happens on a national and global level will affect immigrants here in the Big Apple. The reverse is also true, and that’s why we need to discuss what we’re doing here in one of the nation’s most diverse cities…what work lies ahead…and how Brooklyn can #BHeard on Immigration.
How much: FREE with RSVP

CB2 Hearing On Proposed Rezoning Applications (PART 2)
When: Thursday, October 22 at 6pm
Where: St. Francis College, Callahan Center, 180 Remsen Street
What: The committee will discuss proposed city rezonings aimed “to create more affordable housing, encourage better buildings, clarify certain provisions and remove obsolete terms” and to “create significant new housing capacity in medium and high-density areas, either 25 or 30 percent of new housing would be permanently affordable.”

An Evening With HANG DAI Editions
When: Thursday, October 22 at 7:30pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: HANG DAI Editions was founded by creators Gregory Benton, Dean Haspiel, and Seth Kushner, later joined by Josh Neufeld, over their mutual dedication to comix art. The imprint focuses on limited edition comix, graphic novels, and art books, with an emphasis on personal interaction at events, conventions, and signings. Greenlight welcomes Dean Haspiel and Gregory Benton to present their new titles, and salutes the late Seth Kushner, at this evening showcasing the newest books from HANG DAI with a visual presentation and discussion moderated by Josh Neufeld.

Comedy Thursdays
When: Thursday, October 22 from 7:30-10pm
Where: Splitty at 415 Myrtle Avenue
What: Greg Johnson and Larry Murphy (Bob’s Burgers) host this weekly comedy show featuring a curated night of stand-up, characters, and the unexpected.
How much: $5 cover

Function Thursdays Live Music
When: Thursday, October 22 at 9pm
Where: Putnam’s Pub at 419 Myrtle Avenue
What: Jessica Mahasin and DJs Jeff Haze/Asen James
How much: Free