Ukuleles In Paradise, Amy Goodman And More In The Week That Will Be.

Below you’ll find information on events through the week in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Check back Thursday to see what’s scheduled this weekend!

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MONDAY, MAY 23

BAM Rose Cinemas: Black Girl
When: Monday, 7:30 PM
Where: Peter Jay Sharp Building at 30 Lafayette Avenue
What: Scorcese called it “astonishing.” Ousmane Sembène’s gripping exploration of the devastation wrought by colonialism is a must-see.
How much: $14

Ig Publishing: Ukuleles In Paradise
When: Monday, May 23 at 7:30 pm.
Where: 686 Fulton street
What: Readings from Ron Tanner, author of Missle Paradise, explored the pressing social and political issues of our time while while Sean Carswell, author of Metaphysical Ukulele, inserted the eponymous instrument into the lives of famous authors for his tome. Drinks afterwards.
How much: Free

TUESDAY, MAY 24

Book Talk: Democracy Now!
When: Tuesday May 24 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: The Brooklyn Historical Society at 128 Pierrepont Street, all the way over in Brooklyn Heights
What: Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman talks about her work and career with co-author David Goodman.
How much: $5

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19

Akashic All-Stars
When: Wednesday, May 25 at 7:30 pm.
Where: 686 Fulton street
What: Akashic Books is dedicated to “reverse gentrification of the literary world”, and a select group of their authors — Bernice L. McFadden, Avtar Singh, and Hirsh Sawhney — will stop by Greenlight to
How much: Free

Trivia Night
When: Wednesdays from 8-11pm
Where: Putnam’s Pub at 419 Myrtle Avenue
What: Weekly trivia competition to win gift cards of $100 to Putnam’s. Beer specials all night.
How much: Free