Things To Do This Weekend Through July 5: Saturday Night Fever, The Neverending Story, And Fireworks
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 7) 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 3
Gallery Tour: “Creation Myths from Around the World”
When: Friday, July 3 at 2pm
Where: Brooklyn Museum at 200 Eastern Parkway
What: Gallery tour, free with museum admission.
Free Ice Skating
When: Friday, July 3 from 4-6pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside
What: Free admission to Lakeside rink. Discounted skate rentals at $6 plus tax.
Wine Tasting
When: Friday, July 3 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 3 from 7:30-10pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Tonight’s theme is Saturday Night Fever. For a full list of weekly themes, visit http://lakesidebrooklyn.com/dreamland/.
Comedy Show
When: Friday, July 3 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 3 from 8pm-12am
Where: SIP Bar at 14 Putnam Avenue
What: Every Friday night. Hosted by Kings of Karaoke.
How much: Free
SATURDAY, JULY 4
(INDEPENDENCE DAY)
Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
When: Saturday, July 4 from 8am-4pm
Where: Washington Park between DeKalb and Willoughby Avenues
What: Weekly farmers market with live music and family-friendly activities.
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.
Brooklyn Pop-Up Market
When: Saturday, July 4 from 12-7pm
Where: Trilok Fusion Arts at 143 Waverly Avenue
What: Find details about each week at: www.brooklynpopupmarket.com.
July 4th Celebration At Lakeside
When: Saturday, July 4 all afternoon, through 6pm
Where: Lakeside at Prospect Park
What: Afternoon tunes with Mr. Mark and DJ Mikey Palms (for all ages), Splash Pad (1-3pm) with giveaways, games and music, and Sunset LIVE @ Vista (4:30-6pm; adults 21+) with live music from The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn and specialty cocktails, wine and beer.
Fireworks in NYC
When: Saturday, July 4
Where: Coney Island and Brooklyn Bridge Park
What: Free fireworks shows! Get there early to get a good view!
SUNDAY, JULY 5
Brooklyn Museum Gallery Tours
When: Sunday, July 5 from 1-5pm
Where: Brooklyn Museum at 200 Eastern Parkway
What: Several gallery tours to choose from: museum highlights and “How To Look At Egyptian Art.”
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 5 at 8pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: “Top Gun” will be screened as part of the weekly movie series.
Free Movie: “The Neverending Story”
When: Sunday, July 5 at 9pm
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
“How To Make It In Black America, Pt. 1”
When: July 2-12 at 8pm (7pm on Sundays)
Where: JACK at 505 1/2 Waverly Avenue
What: A meditation on the history and current state of affairs of race relations in the U.S., featuring original poetry by acclaimed spoken word artists Modesto ‘Flako’ Jimenez and Saroya Marsh, who have interwoven historic video and audio with present-day text, surrounding it in a visual art landscape which is created afresh each night. Food will be served.
How much: $20 in advance or in cash at the door.
“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.