Weekday Fun: The Best Events October 20-22

Looking for something fun to do in the neighborhood this week? There are plenty of interesting events within walking distance, from a talk on gentrification in Brooklyn, to a free film noir screening, to a discussion between two Pulitzer Prize winners. Details on those, and more:

Brooklyn Transitions: History Of Gentrification In Brooklyn
When: Monday, October 20, 7pm
Where: Central Library, InfoCommons Lab, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: A panel of dynamic Brooklyn thinkers — Sharon Zukin, Suleiman Osman, and Isabel Hill — will discuss the historical patterns of change in the neighborhoods of the borough, giving an account of the reasons for and ramifications of gentrification over the years.
How much: Free!

Participatory Budgeting Assembly: Parks & Environment
When: Tuesday, October 20, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Picnic House, Prospect Park
What: Have some ideas for this year’s round of participatory budgeting? Share them with your neighbors this Tuesday, and take part in a conversation about improving our parks and environment.

The Fancy Show: 28
When: Tuesday, October 21, 8pm
Where: Bar Reis, 375 5th Avenue
What: Looking for a fun night of stand-up and free popcorn and drink giveaways? Then this is the place for you. This week features Sabrina Jalees, Liza Treyger, Doug Key, Kara Klenk, and Joe Kwaczala, and is hosted by Lane Pieschel.
How much: Free! Email thefancyshowbrooklyn@gmail.com ahead for reservations.

Film Screening: The Big Sleep
When: Wednesday, October 22, 6:30pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall star in this Howard Hawks film, the first version of Raymond Chandler’s 1939 novel of the same name. So noir.
How much: Free!

Brooklyn By The Book: Marilynne Robinson
When: Wednesday, October 22, 7:30pm
Where: Congregation Beth Elohim, 274 Garfield Place
What: Marilynne Robinson’s new novel Lila returns to the characters and setting of her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gilead, in telling the story of a woman’s struggle to build a home and family after years living on the fringes of society. She’ll be in conversation with Paul Harding, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of Tinkers.
How much: Tickets are $10 ($7 for CBE members/Brooklyn Public Library card holders), or $35 with a copy of Lila ($32 for CBE members/BPL card holders) , and are available in advance.

TriviaTryst
When: Wednesday, October 22, 8:30pm
Where: The Rock Shop, 249 4th Avenue
What: Gather up your most knowledgeable friends and display your powerful brains (and temper that power with a drink or two, perhaps) during this trivia night where teams of up to 6 people can win $50 in prizes, plus prizes from Brooklyn Brewery.
How much: Free!

Image via Marilynne Robinson