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Things To Do This Weekend, Through July 26: Lakeside Roller Skate Parties, Family Day At BRIC, And “Jaws” At Habana Outpost

Things To Do This Weekend, Through July 26: Lakeside Roller Skate Parties, Family Day At BRIC, And “Jaws” At Habana Outpost

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 28) 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 24

Photo via BRIC.
Photo via BRIC.

Lunchtime Yoga and Music
When: Friday, July 24 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.**

DJDhundee-01Free Beats With DJ Dhundee
When: Friday, July 24 from 4-6:30pm
Where: LeFrak Cener at Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Enjoy free admission and skate to the hottest hits spun by Lakeside’s resident maestro, DJ Dhundee. Fridays in July from 4:00pm – 6:30pm. Skate rentals available for $6 +tax. Open to all ages

flavorpill magic hour at lakesideFlavorpill’s Magic Hour at Lakeside
When: Friday, July 24 from 5pm onwards
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: A new monthly party held at the ice rink, celebrating “all the feel-good vibes you remember from the roller-skating parties of your youth — but with a fresh 21st-century update, cocktails, and some serious musical talent.” On-site bonuses include easy access to the splash pad water feature, pedal boat and bike rentals, plus the Bluestone Cafe, Vista, and Gelato Parlor.
How much: $8 without skate rentals / $14 with skate rental

Wine Tasting
When: Friday, July 24 from 5-8pm
Where: Leon and Son Wine and Spirits at 995 Fulton Street
What: Free tasting at the new Clinton Hill shop!

back to the future part iiFree Movie: “Back To The Future, Part II”
When: Friday, July 24 at dusk, beginning around 7pm
Where: Fort Greene Park
What: Last month’s free summer screening of Big Hero 6 was a huge success, and the big screen will return to Fort Greene Park Friday night for the ‘80s classic Back to the Future Part II. Bring a blanket, snacks, and friends — Parks and Fort Greene Park Conservancy staff will be offering free lemonade to movie-goers, so don’t forget to stop by and say hello.

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Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco
When: Friday, July 24 from 7:30-10pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Tonight’s theme is “Cruel Summer/80s Pop.” For a full list of weekly themes, visit http://lakesidebrooklyn.com/dreamland/.

Comedy Show
When: Friday, July 24 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 24 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

Photo by bkgreenmarkets.
Photo by bkgreenmarkets.

Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
When: Saturday, July 25 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 25 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.

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Greenlight Bookstore Mid-Summer Sidewalk Sale
When: Saturday, July 25 from 10am-5pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: It’s time for our second Sidewalk Sale of the year! Stroll over to Greenlight any time this Saturday to peruse our outdoor tables and carts, where you’ll find a wealth of slightly shelf-worn books at deep discounts. Discover treasures just right for summer reading or stocking your library. Enjoy the warm weather with great book deals!

Shape Up NYC Aerobics
When: Saturday, July 25 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.

Image via BRIC.
Image via BRIC.

MR@BRIC Family Day
When: Saturday, July 25 from 2-4pm
Where: BRIC House Gallery at 647 Fulton Street
What: Join dance artists Ilona Bito and Donna Costello for a day of family friendly movement workshops at BRIC in partnership with Movement Research.  In each session, we will invite our bodies to twist and turn, bounce and slide, rise and fall, to ride the wave of dance.  Using inspiration from the art and architecture in the BRIC gallery, we will tap into the imaginative expression each young person brings by exploring, investigating and creating in dance. Come activate the space with us as we engage our senses with music, imagery and movement at BRIC! 2-3pm – First session geared towards 3-6 year olds and led by Ilona Bito; 3-4pm – Second session geared towards 7-10 year olds and led by Donna Costello. Participants are encouraged to wear sneakers and families are encouraged to join in the fun.

Image via Fort Greene Park Conservancy.
Image via Fort Greene Park Conservancy.

Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival
When: Saturday, July 25 from 3-7pm
Where: Fort Greene Park on Monument Plaza, next to the Visitor Center
What: Neighborhood legend Eric Frazier has brought this amazing event to Fort Greene park for six years now, and if June’s Kick-Off event was any indication, we’re in for another spectacular summer of music. The next Jazz Fest will be held on September 12.

B-Scene: Art N Media
When: Saturday, July 25 from 4-9pm
Where: The Bishop Gallery at 916 Bedford Avenue
What: A free film and TV viewing series that aims to amplify the voices of Brooklyn Free Speech producers at local hotspots throughout the borough. In B Scene: ART -N- Media, our friends at The Bishop Gallery help us 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 video art that bridges the gap between art and the mediums of film and television.

SUNDAY, JULY 26

Gallery Tour
When: Sunday, July 26 at 1pm
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.

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Habana Outpost Movie Sundays
When: Sunday, July 26 at 8pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: “Jaws” will be screened as part of the weekly movie series.

Free Movie
When: Sunday, July 26 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

Image by Tobin Eason.
Image by Tobin Eason.

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.