Things To Do This Weekend, Through August 30: Emmett Till’s Story, Brown Memorial’s Block Party, And Jill Lindsey’s Anniversary Party
Below you’ll find information on events through the weekend in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill this weekend. Check back Monday for next week’s events!
For family-friendly and kids events, see this week’s (through September 1) Kid Calendar.
Submit your event listing to our BROOKLYN-WIDE CALENDAR or by emailing editor@bklyner.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
The Untold Story Of Emmett Till
When: Friday, August 28 from 2-4:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: In partnership with the Emmett Till Project, BPL presents The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till on the 60th Anniversary of Till’s murder. This riveting documentary, directed by Keith Beauchamp, tells the harrowing story of what happened when a mischievous 14 year old black boy from Chicago, visiting his relatives in Mississippi, whistled at a white woman in the street.The lynching that followed was so gruesome that a media circus surrounded the trial–and what stunned the nation was not only the crime, but the blithe unconcern the citizens of a small Mississippi town felt toward the brutal murder of a black teenager.
Free Beats with DJ Dundee
When: Friday, August 28 at 4-6:30pm
Where: Lakeside at Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Enjoy free admission and skate to the hottest hits spun by Lakeside’s resident maestro. Skate rentals available for $6 +tax. Open to all ages
Wine Tasting
When: Friday, August 28 from 5-8pm
Where: Leon and Son Wine and Spirits at 995 Fulton Street
What: Free tasting at the new Clinton Hill shop!
Pratt MFA Reading With Carla Harryman
When: Friday, August 28 from 6-8pm
Where: Belladonna/Litmus Studio Space at 925 Bergen Street, Suite 405 (between Classon and Franklin Avenues)
What: To celebrate the beginning of the fall, and the entrance of the second class into the new Pratt MFA in Writing program, we’re having a reading and party with Carla Harryman and other special guests. It’s going to be at the Belladonna* and Litmus Press studio space, and it’ll be a really cool literary evening.
How much: Free
Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco
When: Friday, August 21 from 7:30-10pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Tonight’s theme is “Hair Metal.” For a full list of themes, see http://lakesidebrooklyn.com/dreamland/.
Comedy Show
When: Friday, August 28 at 8pm
Where: Five Spot Soul Food at 459 Myrtle Avenue
What: Free comedy show every Friday night.
Karaoke Night
When: Friday, August 28 from 8pm-12am
Where: SIP Bar at 14 Putnam Avenue
What: Every Friday night. Hosted by Kings of Karaoke.
How much: Free
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
When: Every Saturday from 8am-4pm
Where: Washington Park between DeKalb and Willoughby Avenues
What: Weekly farmers market with live music and family-friendly activities.
Shape Up!: Stretching (Essentrics)
When: Saturday, August 29 at 10-11am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: The NYC Parks Department “Shape Up! program returns with a new local volunteer instructor and an emphasis on stretching (Essentrics). No registration is needed.
Brooklyn Flea Fort Greene
When: From 10am-5pm (every Saturday through November)
Where: Bishop Laughlin Memorial HS schoolyard at 176 Lafayette Avenue (between Clermont and Vanderbilt)
What: 150 shopping and food vendors every Saturday from April through November.
Wallabout Historic Walk
When: Saturday, August 29 at 11am
Where: Meet at Fort Greene Park Visitors Center
What: Explore Fort Greene’s history on this guided tour!
Summer Spectacular Block Party
When: Saturday, August 29 afternoon
Where: French Speaking Baptist Church at 209 Clermont Avenue (between DeKalb and Willoughby)
What: Bouncy house, game booth, arts and crafts, cotton candy, ice cream, cake, healthy info, concerts!
Shape Up NYC Aerobics
When: Saturday, August 29 at 12pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Join this FREE aerobics class. Class taught by NYC Parks Department community volunteer.
Brooklyn Pop-Up Market
When: Saturdays through December 23 from 12-6pm
Where: Trilok Fusion Arts at 143 Waverly Avenue
What: Find details about each week at: https://www.facebook.com/brooklynpopupmarket2014.
Jill Lindsey Anniversary Party
When: Saturday, August 29 from 1-9pm
Where: Jill Lindsey at 370 Myrtle Avenue
What: “We are so THRILLED to be celebrating our one year anniversary. We would love for you to join us and enjoy complementary beverages, live music, hang outs and more. Feel free to stop by at any point to celebrate the magic of JILL LINDSEY!”
B Scene at The Bishop: Doc U Night
When: Saturday, August 29 from 4-9pm
Where: The Bishop Gallery at 916 Bedford Avenue
What: In B Scene: Doc U Night, we celebrate the diverse and exciting content being produced by aspiring artists in TV and film at Brooklyn Free Speech. On this special evening we will view and discuss some of the extraordinary and compelling documentary works being shown on Brooklyn Free Speech Television.
How much: Free, but RSVP. Includes BBQ and free screenings
Butter Roll Roller Disco: The Michael Jackson Edition
When: Saturday, August 29 at 7pm
Where: Lakeside at Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: New York’s very fresh DJs, Get Summered, will be spinning new wave disco, MJ’s greatest hits and funk to keep guests movin’ and groovin’ all night. Of course, 1970’s and Michael Jackson attire are highly encouraged! Also, there will be an MJ inspired art installation curated by Brooklyn bred culturist, Amz Collado. 100% of proceeds from the silent art auction will go to ACE: Programs for the Homeless,
How much: $15 includes admission and skate rental
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
Family Day
When: Sunday, August 30 from 11am-5pm
Where: Brown Memorial Baptist Church at 484 Washington Avenue
What: Family, fun, and fellowship. Free music, games, food vendors, and more. 11am service, 1pm festivities.
Bethel Sports Clubs Free Exercise Class
When: Every Sunday from 3-4pm
Where: Bethel SDA Health Ministry at 457 Grand Avenue
What: Weekly exercise class with dumbbells, tension ropes, exercise ball, treadmill and the guidance of a certified fitness instructor.
Habana Outpost Movie Sundays
When: Sunday, August 30 at 8pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: “Coming To America” will be screened as part of the weekly movie series.
Free Movie
When: Sunday, August 30 at 8pm
Where: The Joint on Myrtle at 471 Myrtle Avenue
What: Free movie for the family, every weekend. Free popcorn and kitchen open until 11pm. Suggest your favorite movie for a future screening!
ONGOING
Show and Tell Photos Of Your Clinton Hill Neighborhood
When: Through August 31 from 10am-6pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Bring a picture and your written short caption/short story that tells the story of your Clinton Hill neighborhood. It can be a picture of a person or persons, a place, a thing, a picturesque memory. All photographic short stories/captions & pictures will be displayed in the Clinton Hill Library for you and your neighbors to see for the month of September 2015. You can bring in your picture and story into the branch or mail it to 380 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238 or email it to cclark@bklynlibrary.org