Things To Do This Weekend, Through July 19: Green Up Washington Avenue, Photography Workshop, And “Escape From New York”
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 July 21) Kid Calendar. Also, here is the 2015 Music In The Grove schedule.
Submit your event listing to our BROOKLYN-WIDE CALENDAR or by emailing editor@bklyner.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 17
Lunchtime Yoga and Music
When: Friday, July 17 from 1-2pm
Where: BRIC Gallery at 647 Fulton Street
What: Join us on Fridays from July 10-August 7 for FREE lunchtime yoga and music, co-presented by Bend + Bloom Yoga and featuring a different intructor and musical accompaniment each week! Yoga is Vinyasa Flow. These are mixed-level classes for beginners to advanced practitioners, but some basic experience with yoga is suggested. Class is for adults and teens only – no children or babies please. **Bring your own yoga mat.**
Gallery Tour: Architecture
When: Friday, July 17 at 2pm
Where: Brooklyn Museum at 200 Eastern Parkway
What: Join a Museum Guide for a free-with-admission tour of the Museum’s architecture.
Wine Tasting
When: Friday, July 17 from 5-8pm
Where: Leon and Son Wine and Spirits at 995 Fulton Street
What: Free tasting at the new Clinton Hill shop!
Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco
When: Friday, July 17 from 7:30-10pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Tonight’s theme is “Let’s Get Physical/80s workout gear.” For a full list of weekly themes, visit http://lakesidebrooklyn.com/dreamland/.
Comedy Show
When: Friday, July 17 at 8pm
Where: Five Spot Soul Food at 459 Myrtle Avenue
What: Free comedy show every Friday night. Hosted by Pee Wee Dee.
Karaoke Night
When: Friday, July 17 from 8pm-12am
Where: SIP Bar at 14 Putnam Avenue
What: Every Friday night. Hosted by Kings of Karaoke.
How much: Free
SATURDAY, JULY 18
Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
When: Saturday, July 18 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, July 18 at 10am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Our popular NYC Parks Department “Shape Up! program returns with a new local volunteer instructor and an emphasis on stretching (Essentrics). Class begins at 10 AM and ends at 11 AM. 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. Today is the Brooklyn Flea Ice Cream Bonanza! Our very own Fort Grace Ice Cream is among the dozens of flavors that will be available.
Fort Greene Park Planting
When: Saturday, July 18 from 11am-2pm
Where: Fort Greene Park’s Revolutionary Garden
What: Plant and beautify the park garden with the Fort Greene Park Conservancy!
Shape Up NYC Aerobics
When: Saturday, July 18 at 12pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Join this FREE aerobics class. Class taught by NYC Parks Department community volunteer.
Green Up Washington Avenue
When: Saturday, July 18 from 12-3pm
Where: Washington Avenue between Park and Grand Avenues
What: Cleanup tree pits and add mulch on Washington Avenue! Wear green. Sign up online.
Brooklyn Pop-Up Market
When: Saturday, July 11 from 12-7pm
Where: Trilok Fusion Arts at 143 Waverly Avenue
What: Find details about each week at: www.brooklynpopupmarket.com.
Photography Workshop: “Politics, Portraiture, and Identity”
When: Saturday, July 18 at 2pm
Where: Brooklyn Museum at 200 Eastern Parkway
What: A two-part photography workshop, taking place July 18 and 25, focusing on self-representation and personal narrative. Participants explore the exhibition Zanele Muholi: Isibonelo/Evidence, where the artist uses photography and testimonials to create visibility for black lesbian and transgender communities in South Africa. In the spirit of Muholi’s work, Sherley Olopherne, photographer, archivist, and curator of the Black Lesbian DIY Fest, leads this workshop. Learn the basics of portrait photography and compile your photos and testimonials as a storytelling tool.
How much: $35 includes materials, museum admission and refreshments. Maximum 20 participants. Advance ticket purchase is available online.
Greene Hill Food Co-op Information Table
When: Saturday, July 18 from 2:30-4pm
Where: Clinton Hill LIbrary at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Learn about healthy foods and nutrition. Try free food samples and get recipes from Clinton Hill’s own Greene Hill Food Coop.
SUNDAY, JULY 19
Orienteering and Compasses
When: Sunday, July 19 from 1-3pm
Where: Fort Greene Park Visitor Center
What: Urban Park Ranger Chris Wood will teach the basics of using an orienteering compass and challenge you to navigate through the park while exploring the park’s rich history. For all hiking programs we recommend wearing comfortable shoes or boots, and packing water and a light snack.
Gallery Tour
When: Sunday, July 19 at 1, 2, and 4pm
Where: Brooklyn Museum at 200 Eastern Parkway
What: Join a Museum Guide for a free tour of Museum highlights.
How much: Free with admission
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, July 19 at 8pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: “Escape From New York” will be screened as part of the weekly movie series.
Free Movie: “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure”
When: Sunday, July 12 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
“TOBIN EASON – Passion in Motion” Exhibit
When: Through August 13
Where: Gallery Three at South Oxford Space, at 138 South Oxford Street, 3rd Floor
What: The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (A.R.T./New York) is pleased to present an exhibit of nine works on canvas by Tobin Eason. Eason’s paintings are influenced by the dance performing arts scene in NYC. They depict the wide and varied emotions performing artists must portray when performing for an audience. Each work is a reflection of not only the dancer’s beauty aesthetically, but even more importantly, the required expression and passion to achieve artistic excellence. Many of the dancers featured in each painting are established professionals in premier ballet companies in the city, such as American Ballet Theatre and the New York City Ballet.
How much: FREE; Monday through Friday from 10am to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday from10am to 4pm. Additional viewing hours are easily arranged by calling 718-398-3078.