Things To Do This Week, Through October 8: Geek Chic, Fort Greene Park Scope Meeting, And Housing Cops Community Meeting

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 or by emailing editor@bklyner.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5

Community Dance Class
When: Monday, October 5 at 6:30pm
What: BRIC House Ballroom at 647 Fulton Street
What: All ages and skill levels are welcome. Evidence, A Dance Company blends traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word providing a unique view of human struggles, tragedies, and triumphs. These Community Classes, accessible for all ages and skill levels, are rooted in the Company’s fusion aesthetic and are the perfect alternative to another boring day at the gym. Come discover the joy of dance! No previous experience necessary.

Author Talk: John Seabrook presents “The Song Machine: Inside The Hit Factory”
When: Monday, October 5 at 7:30pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: Brooklyn author John Seabrook, New Yorker staff writer and author of Nobrow, tells the fascinating story of the contemporary music industry in his new book The Song Machine. Starting with the science behind catchy musical “hooks”, the book also encompasses how new songs are created, and the money, business, marketing, and technology that have contributed to the pop music landscape. Seabrook talks about the book and the challenges of translating pop music into literature with actor Dion Graham (The Wire, etc.), who narrates the audio version of The Song Machine. The discussion will be accompanied by music clips that are sure to leave you with songs stuck in your head!

Monday Night Karaoke
When: Monday, October 5 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 6

Ask a Tech
When: Tuesday, October 6 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: “McFarland USA”
When: Tuesday, October 6 at 2pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: 2015 Drama, Sport film, starring Kevin Costner & Maria Bello; Rated PG – Running time – 2 hours 9 minutes.

Free Resume Clinic
When: Tuesday, October 6 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 6 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.

Book Launch: Sandra Cisneros presents “A House Of My Own”
When: Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30pm
Where: LIU Brooklyn Kumble Theater at DeKalb and Flatbush Avenues
What: Cisneros is the author of several acclaimed books including the beloved The House on Mango Street. Her new memoir A House of My Own: Stories From My Life is a richly illustrated compilation of true stories and nonfiction pieces that, taken together, form a jigsaw autobiography: an intimate album of a literary legend’s life and career. Cisneros will sign books following her reading and onstage interview with Jessica Hagedorn.
How much: Free, but RSVP to info@kumbletheater.org or call (718) 488-1624.

Geek Chic: Wearable Technology and Cosplay
When: Tuesday, October 6 at 7pm
Where: BRIC Stoop at 647 Fulton Street
What: In Partnership with NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, Eyebeamand the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co., we will discuss the intersection of fashion and technology and the culture of “Costume Play”. Panelists include Kaho Abe, a Computational Fashion Fellow at Eyebeam and Artist in Residence at the Game Innovation Lab at NYU-Poly where she researches and builds digital games that are played in the physical world, face to face.  Attendees are encouraged to come in full CosPlay style!
How much: Free, but RSVP. First come, first served.

Dental Disease & When to go to the ER
When: Tuesday, October 6 from 7-9pm
Where: A Cat’s Meow at 354 Myrtle Avenue
What: Learn about dental disease from Dr. Bill Farmer of Heart of Brooklyn Vet Hospital.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

Brooklyn Grange Farm Tour
When: Wednesday, October 7 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 Club
When: Wednesday, October 7 at 5pm
Where:  Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Learn basic knitting and crocheting skills. Please bring your own needle and yarn.

Fort Greene Park Scope Meeting
When: Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm
Where: Fort Greene Park Visitors Center
What: Give input on details that need to be addressed as part of the Parks Department’s $3 million capital project..

Police Service Area 3 Community Meeting
When: Wednesday, October 7 at 7pm
Where: 595 DeKalb Avenue
What: Hear the latest crime updates from the NYPD housing cops who cover our neighborhood. Ask questions, too.

Shape Up! Dance Fitness
When: Wednesday, October 7 at 6:45pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Our popular program with a local volunteer instructor. No registration is needed.

Handmade Abstract Panel Discussion
When: Wednesday, October 7 at 7pm
Where: BRIC House at 647 Fulton Street
What: Abstract painter and curator Vince Contarino moderates a panel withHandmade Abstract artists Katie Bell, Christian Maychack, and Liz Nielsen. Join us for a conversation on themes and topics generated from our current exhibition and learn how these artists are bringing new relevance to the genre of abstract art.

Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats
When: Wednesday, October 7 from 7-9pm
Where: A Cat’s Meow at 354 Myrtle Avenue
What: Pet owners should join this vaccine clinic, led by Dr. Angelo Rosado of Progressive Veterinary Diagnostics.

Author Talk: Larissa MacFarquhar presents “Strangers Drowning”
When: Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: In Strangers Drowning, renowned New Yorker writer Larissa MacFarquhar digs deep into the psychological roots and existential dilemmas motivating those rare individuals practicing lives of extreme ethical commitment. She seeks out organ donors, aid workers, social activists, and a couple who adopts dozens of children, and combines these real-life stories of unimaginable selflessness with deep meditations on the implications of these ethical acts. How far do you really go to “do unto others”? MacFarquhar talks with Grann (The Lost City of Z) about her book and the surrounding issues and stories.

Trivia Night
When: Wednesday, October 7 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 7 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 8

Small Business Innovation Research Grants Workshop
When: Thursday, October 8 from 9am-12pm
Where: Pratt Institute, Higgins Hall, 61 St. James Place
What: Free workshop for small business owners who want to “turn innovative ideas into market-worthy products.”
How much: FREE but RSVP to 718-237-2211.

Vertical Thursday Wine Tasting
When: Thursday, October 8 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.

What Every Cat Owner Should Know
When: Thursday, October 8 from 6:30-8:30pm
Where: A Cat’s Meow at 354 Myrtle Avenue
What: Informational session led by Dr. Jessica Pizzillo of the Vinegar Hill Vet Group.

Sunset Yoga
When: Thursday, October 8 from 7-8pm
Where: Lakeside Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Stretch out the last few hours of the day and join us Thursdays this fall for yoga movements guided by progressive house beats, trance, and ambient music. Breathe deep, listen, and watch as the sun sets over Prospect Park Lake with Abhaya Yoga.

Comedy Thursdays
When: Thursday, October 8 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

B-Side: Skyzoo
When: Thursday, October 8 at 7:30pm
Where: BRIC Studio at 647 Fulton Street
What: dGrowing up just a block away from The Notorious B.I.G., watching him go from local corner boy to rap superstar, Skyzoo couldn’t help but dream big. The Brooklyn, NY native saw life in all of its “heaven and hell” juxtaposition, being from the infamous home of both Jay-Z and “Do The Right Thing”. He started rapping at age nine, writing about what he witnessed on his daily routines as a child. Those years of observation and living have turned into first person narratives that have labeled Skyzoo as a “new legend” and have led to his albums being critically acclaimed by fans and critics alike. His storytelling has been commended by all walks of literary life, from hip hop royalty to university professors and everyone in between.

Function Thursdays Live Music
When: Thursday, October 8 at 9pm
Where: Putnam’s Pub at 419 Myrtle Avenue
What: Jessica Mahasin and DJs Jeff Haze/Asen James
How much: Free