Things To Do This Weekend In Sheepshead Bay: Music At Bayfest, Art On The Boardwalk, Flea Market At The Library

It’s a heckuva weekend we’ve got coming. Whether it’s free live music at Bayfest, free art on the boardwalk, or any of several events to make our community better, there’s no reason to stay inside over the next few days. Participate in one or many of the activities below, take lots of photos, and send them over to share with the rest of the neighborhood. Sure beats bragging to your strange old aunt on Facebook.

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Brooklyn Half Marathon
When: Saturday, May 16, 7am until it’s over
Where: The Riegelmann Boardwalk, Ocean Parkway, around Prospect Park and elsewhere
What: Hordes of healthy people descend upon Brooklyn, cutting Sheepshead Bay residents off from convenienty driving to L&B Spumoni Gardens to take in thousands upon thousands of calories. But it’s okay, because it’s fun to watch or participate. Just beware the road closures.
How much: Registration is closed, but it’s free to watch along the route
More info: Brooklyn Half’s website.

It’s My Park at Marine Park
When: Saturday, May 16, 9am – 2pm
Where: Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park
What: This It’s My Park season, volunteers from the Marine Park Alliance will be cleaning, raking, and weeding at Marine Park. Volunteers will help clean, rake, weed and paint benches and the fence surrounding the park. The project starts at 9:00 a.m., tools and supplies will be provided for clean-up and painting. Come out and help keep our park beautiful.
How much: Free
More info: Website.

Book sale and flea market at Sheepshead Bay Library
When: Saturday, May 16, 11am – 4pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Come enjoy music and find bargains on slightly used and brand new books, jewelry, crafts, antiques, toys and more. Vendors welcome, too.
How much: Free. Vendors pay $35 for a table.
More info: Website.

Guys and Dolls, Jr.
When: Saturday, May 16 at 12:00pm
Where: Shell Bank Junior High School, 2424 Batchelder Street
What: Shell Bank’s Drama Club presents Guys and Dolls, Jr., based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon.
How much: $5 at the door. First come, first seated
More info: (718) 743-0220

A Little Help From My Friends, with Tony nominee Jarrod Spector, by On Stage at Kingsborough
When: Saturday, May 16, 8pm
Where: Kingsborough Community College (2001 Oriental Boulevard), Leon M. Goldstein Performing Arts Center
What: Jarrod Spector, who played Frankie Valli in Broadway’s Jersey Boys, is backed up by a live band and Broadway performers in this critically-acclaimed show that celebrates more than a century of legendary tenors from Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson to Paul McCartney, Little Richard, and the Beach Boys to the great Enrico Caruso himself.
How much: $28-35. Free parking. Buy tickets online.
More info: On Stage at Kingsborough website.

Walk for Autism
When: Sunday, May 17, 11am
Where: Riegelmann Boardwalk at the New York Aquarium
What: The Shorefront Y, Kings Bay Y and JCH of Bensonhust, among other organizations, have organized the fifth annual walk for autism on the Riegelman Boardwalk. Participate and help raise funds to benefit programs serving children with special needs, or cheer on your neighbors taking up this great cause. Free raffle for registered participants.
How much: $10/person. Register here or at the aquarium’s boardwalk entrance.
More info: Shorefront Y’s website.

Bayfest 2015
When: Sunday, May 17, 12pm – 6pm
Where: Emmons Avenue and East 27th Street
What: It’s the neighborhood’s biggest all-free, day-long block party, now in its 24th year! Come join neighbors for music, dancing and fun, presented by the Bay Improvement Group. This year, Broadway’s Movin’ Out – Billy Joel’s band – is headlining the main stage. Also appearing will be pop singer Darnaa, and Disco Unlimited, among other performers. Visit tables from local groups and organizations like the NY Aquarium, participate in giveaways and raffles, and more.
How much: Free
More info: Bayfest website

Culture in Coney Island: A display of the finest art
When: Sunday, May 17, 1pm – 5pm
Where: West 12th Street and the boardwalk
What: Brooklyn Streetcar Artists Group exhibits member work inspired by Coney Island.
How much: Free

Spring Concert at Kingsborough Community College
When: Sunday, May 17, 2pm
Where: Kingsborough Community College (2001 Oriental Boulevard), in the Leon M. Goldstein Performing Arts Center
What: The Kingsborough Musical Society Chorus together with the Brooklyn Community Wind Ensemble & Concert Band will be performing their annual free Spring Concert. Among the selections being performed by the Chorus will be a medley from Rogers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music,” and other favorites.
How much: Free. Seating is first come, first served. Parking available.
More info: (718) 368-5596.

Access-A-Ride Town Hall, organized by Councilman Chaim Deutsch
When: Monday, May 18, at 6:30pm
Where: Trump Village Section 4, 2928 West 5th Street, Building 6A, Community Room
What: Councilman Chaim Deutsch is welcoming community members to attend a town hall meeting about Access-A-Ride eligibility and services. This town hall meeting will afford Access-A-Ride users to discuss problems or issues they have faced while utilizing the service. Representatives from the MTA and Access-A-Ride will be available to assist with the application and appeals process, answer questions, and listen to community concerns.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 368-9176