Things To Do This Weekend In Sheepshead Bay
The big event this weekend is Bike the Branches, with parties being thrown for all the cyclists who stop by any branch on Sunday. Some of the events sound real fun and kid friendly. If “free” isn’t your thing, there’s some live music. Or get away from it all and take your kid seining – that’s fishing with a net – at Marine Park.
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Jazz by the Sea
When: Friday, May 8, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: New York Aquarium, Surf Avenue and West 8th Street
What: As part of the 16th annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival, the William Spaulding Quintet will perform at the aquarium.
How much: Free
More info: www.nyaquarium.com
70th Anniversary of Victory Day Celebration
When: Friday, May 8, 6:00pm
Where: National Restaurant, 273 Brighton Beach Avenue
What: Be Proud Foundation salutes veterans of the Allied powers in World War II on the 70th anniversary of their victory over the Nazis. Enjoy a dinner alongside veterans of the war and Holocaust survivors.
How much: $40
More info: Call Raisa Chernina, (347) 613-5332
Tina Karol at Master Theater
When: Friday, May 8 at 8:00pm
Where: 1029 Brighton Beach Avenue
What: Urkainian performer and winner of the title “The most beautiful woman of the Urkain” Tatiana Liberman – or Tina Karol – will perform her hits.
How much: $45-95
More info: MasterTheater.com
Bike the Branches
When: Saturday, May 9, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Every Brooklyn Public Library branch
What: Explore the borough’s neighborhoods by biking between the Brooklyn Public Library’s 60 neighborhood branches. Get a branch passport stamped at each location, stop for a block party, concert or take in one of the curated tours like the Literary Brooklyn or Brewery Bottoms Up tour.
How much: $20/adult, $10/kids and seniors, $40/family
More info: Bike the Branches website
Local Bike the Branches events (find all events here)
Mother’s Day Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 9, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue
What: Support the Gerritsen Beach Library by buying plants for Mother’s Day. From 11am – 2pm, kids can also make their own flower/plant pots and plant organic vegetable seeds.
Bike the Branches Friends Carnival!
When: Saturday, May 9, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Piano performers, live music, teen Jazz singers & dancers, a jump rope contest, crafts, balloons, the Cha Cha slide, fun bean toss game and even portraits by our Friends Group member who is a professional artist.
Make Your Life Style Healthier: Mini Health Fair with NORC/Bike the Branches event
When: Saturday, May 9, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue
What: Don’t monkey with your health! Join us for interesting activities and workshops! You will meet with different medical providers, get brochures, handouts, giveaways, all beneficial for your health!
Explore and Create: Curious George craft
When: Saturday, May 9, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road
What: Join the library for an arts and crafts event featuring Curious George.
City Harvest “Feed Our Kids” food drive
When: May 10 – June 21
Where: All Apple Bank locations, including 1321 Kings Highway and 405 Brighton Beach Avenue
What: A food donation drive benefiting City Harvest is looking for kid-friendly, non-perishable food items to restock food pantries around the city.
How much: A can of peas, or whatever you can spare.
Kids learn seining at Marine Park
When: Sunday, May 10, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Where: Marine Park, at Burnett Street and Avenue U
What: Catch-and-release fishing is a great way to get outdoors and discover nature just a few blocks from home. Seining programs, which use nets to catch fish and crustaceans close to shore, are great for kids of all ages. All equipment is provided.
How much: Free
More info: Parks’ website