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# Weekend Art Events: September 15-17 (En Vogue, Gorillaz Pop-Up, Festivals Galore & More)
- URL: https://bklyner.com/weekend-art-events-september-15-17-en-vogue-gorillaz-pop-festivals-galore/
- Published: 2017-09-14T17:07:18.000Z
- Updated: 2017-09-14T17:07:18.000Z
- Author: Pamela Wong
- Tags: Arts & Culture, Central Brooklyn, Events, Kids & Family, Nonsponsored, North Western Brooklyn, northern brooklyn, Southern Brooklyn, Western Brooklyn, 440 Gallery, 7 Corners, Brooklyn Book Festival, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, brooklyn historical society, Brooklyn Music School, Brooklyn Public Library, Celebrating Red Hook, Chashama, Craft Brew Fest, #wp

So many festivals, so little time. This weekend hosts fests for books, photography, food, beer, autumn, avenues, and neighborhoods.

Check out our packed list of things to do below and have a great weekend!

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Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/photovillenyc/photos/a.314119985309089.77550.314118298642591/1400046256716451/?type=1&theater)

[**Photoville**](http://photoville.com/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, September 13 – Sunday September 17 and Thursday, September 21 – Sunday, September 24  
**Where:** Brooklyn Bridge park  
**What:** Read more about Photoville [here](/photoville-curators-transform-shipping-containers-pop-photo-galleries/).  
**How Much:** Free

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-14-at-12.24.32-PM-466x600.png)

Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Gorillaz/photos/a.267221717995.142688.6002137995/10155764108547996/?type=3&theater)

**[G Foot Pop-Up Store](http://us.gfoot.store/?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Thursday, September 14 – Friday September 15, 5pm to 10pm  
**Where:** 560 Grand Street, Williamsburg  
**What:** Fans of the virtual band Gorillaz need to get to this Williamsburg pop-up shop to score clothing and accessories by cofounders Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn inspired by the style of the Gorillaz band members. The capsule collection includes exclusive, one-off ‘I heart NY’ character t-shirts! The band are in town to headline [The Meadows](http://www.brooklynvegan.com/gorillaz-hosting-pop-up-in-williamsburg-before-the-meadows/?ref=bklyner.com) festival in Queens on Saturday.

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Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/threesbrewing/photos/gm.1938190403109182/2004094663157950/?type=3&theater)

[**Oktober Fest**](https://www.threesbrewing.com/event/oktoberfest/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, September 15 – Sunday, September 17, 5pm to 12am  
**Where:** Threes Brewing, 333 Douglass Street, Gowanus  
**What:** Threes Brewing will provide the beer and the Meat Hook will supply the sausage to celebrate the start of Oktoberfest.  
**How Much:** Free admission

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[**Brooklyn Historical Society Free Fridays**](http://brooklynhistory.org/visitor/freefridays?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, September 15, 5pm to 9pm  
**Where:** Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn Heights  
**What:** September is National Bourbon Heritage Month! Join the Brooklyn Historical Society for an evening of French music, Brooklyn drinks, and far-reaching talks, all in the name of bourbon.  
**How Much:** Free

[**Brooklyn Music School Jazz Series: Jeff Newell**](https://www.facebook.com/events/355892494833966/)  
**When:** Friday, September 15, 5:30pm to 7:30pm  
**Where:** 7-Corners, Fulton & S. Oxford Streets, Fort Greene  
**What:** Brooklyn Music School and Fab Fulton team up to bring a series of live, outdoor, “happy hour” concerts on three Fridays this month performed by BMS faculty. This session features Jeff Newell, a longtime BMS faculty member and professional saxophonist, flutist, and clarinetist. Musically-inclined attendees are invited to jam along.  
**How Much:** Free

[**Marianne Moore’s New Collected Poems**](https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2017/9/15?utm%5Fsource=Press+List&utm%5Fcampaign=c371abc995-EMAIL%5FCAMPAIGN%5F2017%5F08%5F18&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fterm=0%5Fba58d7ad2c-c371abc995-183945385#marianne-moores-new-collected-poems-2017)  
**When:** Friday,September 15, 7:30pm to 9pm  
**Where:** Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Heights  
**What:** As part of the Brooklyn Book Festival, Prospect Park Alliance presents Margo Jefferson, Timothy Donnelly, Maureen McLane and Eleanor Chai reading their favorite works by the American modernist poet, Marianne Moore.  
**How Much:** Free

[**Brooklyn Book Festival Children’s Day**](http://www.brooklynbookfestival.org/childrens-day?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, September 16, 10am to 4pm  
**Where:** MetroTech Commons, Downtown Brooklyn  
**How Much:** Free

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Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/685090145025891/)

[**36th Annual Great Irish Fair of New York**](http://www.iabsny.com/great-irish-fair/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, September 16, 10am to 8pm  
**Where:** Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk, 3052 W 21st Street, Coney Island  
**What:** A family-friendly event celebrating New York City’s great Irish-American heritage and culture featuring traditional and contemporary Irish music from local bands, Irish dancing, Irish food and goods, and children’s activities.  
**How Much:** [Tickets](http://www.iabsny.com/great-irish-fair/?ref=bklyner.com) $20 general admission/$45 VIP

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-13-at-1.41.58-PM.png)

Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156680887039408&set=gm.133632137257185&type=3&theater)

[**Celebrating Red Hook**](https://www.facebook.com/events/133632127257186/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22page%5Fid%5Fsource%22%3A139833686049495%2C%22action%5Fhistory%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main%5Flist%22%2C%22extra%5Fdata%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page%5Fid%5C%22%3A139833686049495%2C%5C%22tour%5Fid%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%7D]%2C%22has%5Fsource%22%3Atrue%7D)  
**When:** Saturday,September 16 at 12pm to 10pm  
**Where:** IKEA Plaza, One Beard Street, Red Hook  
**What:** *The Red Hook Star Revue* presents an all-day party on the waterfront.  
**How Much:** Free

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-12-at-7.31.22-PM-600x336.png)

[**Eat Greene 2017**](https://www.facebook.com/events/277192872763545/)  
**When:** Saturday, September 16, 12pm to 7pm  
**Where:** South Portland Avenue (between Fulton Street & Lafayette Avenue), Fort Greene  
**What:** Brooklyn’s first Eat Greene street fair will celebrate the local community as well as the maker community with a day of food education, neighborhood collaboration, and lots of food and drink!  
**How Much:** Free

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-2.18.04-PM-464x600.png)

Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/1949052088699642/)

[**Southwest Brooklyn Fall Festival**](http://www.swbfallfest.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=58a747fb59-EMAIL%5FCAMPAIGN%5F2017%5F08%5F29&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=For%2Ball%2BCGA%2Bevents&utm%5Fterm=0%5F22828091f2-58a747fb59-225563485)  
**When:** Saturday, September 16, 12pm to 5pm  
**Where:** On Columbia Street from Degraw Street to Union Street and on Union Street from Columbia Street to Hicks Street, Carroll Gardens/Columbia Waterfront/Red Hook

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-12-at-10.11.17-PM-600x305.png)

Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/125379201433977/?acontext=%7B%22action%5Fhistory%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5Fupcoming%5Fevents%5Fcard%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra%5Fdata%5C%22%3A[]%7D]%22%2C%22has%5Fsource%22%3Atrue%7D)

[**Industry City Craft Brew Fest**](https://industrycity.com/brooklyn-brew-fest/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, September 15, 1pm to 4:30pm and 6pm to 9:30pm  
**Where:** Industry City, 274 36th Street (Courtyard 3-4), Sunset Park  
**What:** Enjoy an array of craft beers, live entertainment, food, and more.  
**How Much:** [Tickets](http://www.ticketfly.com/venue/27131-industry-city-big-brew/?ref=bklyner.com) $15-$60

[**En Vogue and Finding Ashley Stewart 2017**](http://www.kingstheatre.com/shows/finding-ashley-stewart-2017?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday,September 16 at 8pm  
**Where:** King’s Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Avenue, Flatbush  
**What:** Celebrate Brooklyn, women’s empowerment, and community at this event featuring performances by singer Kierra Sheard, Brooklyn United Drumline, Xinos Step Team, dancer Amanda LaCount, and the award-winning 90s group, En Vogue. There will be special appearances by NFL legend Carl Banks, WNBA star Kym Hampton, MLB legend Mo Vaughn, and more.  
**How Much:** [Tickets](https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/300052C99B1F0BA7?ref=bklyner.com#efeat4212) $25-$65 (all net ticket proceeds will be donated to Dress for Success)

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/BKBF_poster_2017-388x600.jpg)

2017 Brooklyn Book Festival image, illustrated by Adrian Tomine and designed by Rodrigo Corral

[**Brooklyn Book Festival Day**](http://www.brooklynbookfestival.org/events/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Sunday, September 16, 10am to 6pm  
**Where:** Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Downtown Brooklyn

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-2.25.53-PM-383x600.png)

Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SunsetParkBID/photos/gm.1704227256307966/1432298643490734/?type=3&theater)

[**Sunset Park 5th Avenue BID Street Festival**](https://www.facebook.com/events/1704227232974635/?acontext=%7B%22action%5Fhistory%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5Fupcoming%5Fevents%5Fcard%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra%5Fdata%5C%22%3A[]%7D]%22%2C%22has%5Fsource%22%3Atrue%7D)  
**When:** Sunday, September 17, 11am-6pm  
**Where:** 5 Avenue Between 44th Street & 59th Street, Sunset Park

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Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/flatbushdevelopmentcorporation/photos/gm.868552923301605/1497287600357122/?type=3&theater)

[**42nd Annual Flatbush Frolic**](https://www.facebook.com/events/856969587793272/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22page%5Fid%5Fsource%22%3A121135314639031%2C%22action%5Fhistory%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main%5Flist%22%2C%22extra%5Fdata%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page%5Fid%5C%22%3A121135314639031%2C%5C%22tour%5Fid%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%7D]%2C%22has%5Fsource%22%3Atrue%7D)  
**When:** Sunday, September 17, 11am to 6pm  
**Where:** Cortelyou Road between Coney Island Avenue & Ocean Avenue, Flatbush

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/MYRTLE-FallFest-Front-2017-1.jpg)

Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/165265700190497/photos/a.235542173162849.74289.165265700190497/1579104605473259/?type=3&theater)

[**Myrtle Avenue Fall Street Festival** ](https://www.facebook.com/events/770833246406277/)  
**When:** Sunday, September 17, 12pm-6pm  
**Where:** Myrtle Avenue between Wyckoff Avenue & Forest Avenue, Bushwick

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-12-at-7.39.46-PM-600x299.png)

Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/910195189120608/)

[**Taste of Williamsburg Greenpoint**](http://www.tastewg.com/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Sunday September 17, 1pm to 5pm  
**Where:** East River State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Williamsburg  
**How Much:** [Tickets](http://www.tastewg.com/attend/?ref=bklyner.com) $35-$85

[**Concerts on the Slope Presents: Basses Loaded**](https://www.facebook.com/events/474799906229115/?acontext=%7B%22action%5Fhistory%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5Fupcoming%5Fevents%5Fcard%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra%5Fdata%5C%22%3A[]%7D]%22%2C%22has%5Fsource%22%3Atrue%7D)  
**When:** Sunday,September 17 at 3pm  
**Where:** Saint John’s Episcopal Church, 139 Saint John’s Place, Park Slope  
**What:** Cellist Ben Larsen, bassoonist Nanci Belmont, and pianist Ava Nazar perform works by Beethoven, Debussy, Hindemith, Mozart, and more.  
**How Much:** Suggested donation $20

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-12-at-7.30.37-PM.png)

[**Dear Evan Hansen Singalong**](https://bkcm.org/events/dear-evan-hansen/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Monday, September 18, 6pm to 7:30pm  
**Where:** Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th Avenue, Park Slope  
**What:** Sing along and purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win tickets to the hit Broadway show.  
**How Much:** Free

[**James Brandon Lewis and Val Jeanty**](http://roulette.org/event/james-brandon-lewis-unruly-notes-val-jeanty-duo/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Monday,September 18 at 8pm  
**Where:** Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue, Boerum Hill  
**What:** Former Roulette artists-in-residence James Brandon Lewis (saxophone) and Val Jeanty (electronics) come together to present a live spontaneous composition. Lewis’ new group, UnRuly Notes, will open the show performing works inspired by the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák.  
**How Much:** [Tickets](https://roulette.secure.force.com/ticket/?ref=bklyner.com#sections%5Fa0F3600000AbYioEAF) $15 online, $20 at door

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Curiosities_anthony_pic-600x399.jpg)

Anthony Logan Cole, co-Director of Curiosities

[**Curiosities**](https://www.curiositiesnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** **Opens Friday, October 13**  
**Where:** The Menagerie, 627 5th Avenue, Park Slope  
**What:** An immersive theatrical experience set in an illegal 1930s sideshow world populated by bootleggers, deviants, performers, and misfits. Audiences are invited to explore a secret performance of Professor Mysterium’s Menagerie of Wonder set in a subterranean jazz club.  
**How Much:** **[Tickets](http://curiositiesnyc.brownpapertickets.com/?ref=bklyner.com) on sale now.**

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-13-at-5.12.43-PM.png)

Doubles by Julia Rooney via [Chashama.org](http://www.chashama.org/event/doubles?ref=bklyner.com)

[***Doubles* | Julia Rooney**](http://www.chashama.org/event/doubles?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** On view from Wednesday,September 13 through Sunday, October 1 (Opening reception Saturday, September 16, 6pm to 8pm)  
**Where:** One Brooklyn Bridge, 360 Furman Street (between Piers 5 & 6), Brooklyn Bridge Park  
**What:** The inaugural exhibition at Chashama’s newest presentation space, *Doubles* investigates domestic space and how it is both physically built and socially performed through habitation. The artist presents large-scale installations using materials from the home that reclaim and change the viewers’ understanding of domestic spaces.

[**The Witness Tree Project**](https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/?utm%5Fsource=Press+List&utm%5Fcampaign=c371abc995-EMAIL%5FCAMPAIGN%5F2017%5F08%5F18&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fterm=0%5Fba58d7ad2c-c371abc995-183945385#witness-tree-project-2017)  
**When:** On view from September 9 – September 30 from Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 5pm  
**Where:** Lefferts Historic House, 452 Flatbush Avenue, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens  
**What:** In honor of Prospect Park’s 150th Anniversary, the Prospect Park Alliance and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) present this art exhibition featuring objects designed by RISD students created from a fallen 150-year-old elm tree from the Prospect Park Parade Ground.  
**How Much:** $3 suggested donation

[***Latitudes* and *Meditations***](https://440gallery.com/exhibitions/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** On view from Thursday, September 7 through Sunday, October 8  
**Where:** 440 Gallery, 440 6th Avenue, Park Slope  
**What:** 440 Gallery presents two new exhibitions. *Latitudes* is a two-person exhibit that addresses the artists’ need to travel, featuring paintings by Joy Makon and sculptures by Richard Barnet. *Meditations* features digital imagery by Leigh Blanchard, paintings by Ellen Chuse, and mixed-media collages by Karen Gibbons.