Weekend Events Roundup: Josh Ritter, Heavenly Art, And Mindfulness

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FRIDAY JULY 8

Josh Ritter / Martha Redbone / Birds of Chicago
When: 7pm
Where: Prospect Park Bandshell
What: Enjoy a free live concert with shows from the stupendously talented songwriter Josh Ritter, vocalist Martha Redbone, and the outstanding Bird of Chicago.
How much: Free

Comedy Night At Five Spot Soul Food
When: Fridays at 8pm
Where: Five Spot Soul Food (459 Myrtle Avenue just off Washington Avenue.)
What: There’s a free comedy show every Friday night.
How much: FREE

SATURDAY JULY 9

Look Up Here, I’m In Heaven
When: 7pm
Where: Gallery at BRIC House (647 Fulton Street)
What: Experience a media mash up by artists David Antonio Cruz, Yashua Klos, Tschabalala Self, and Yoon Ji Seon in this fascinating, thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of the sense of self, including issues of race and representation.
How much: Free

Walt Whitman Tour at Fort Greene Park
When: 11am
Where: Visitor’s Center at Fort Greene Park
What: An awesome experience in which you can learn about how Walt Whitman helped found Fort Greene Park, the history behind the Prison Ship Martyr’s, and most importantly, a free live performance from opera singer Adrienne Danrich.
How much: Free

Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
When: Every Saturday from 8am-4pm
Where: Washington Park between DeKalb and Willoughby Avenues
What: Weekly farmers market with live music and family-friendly activities

SUNDAY JULY 10

Bklyn Families Silent March for #BlackLivesMatter
When: 10am
Where: Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument in Fort Greene Park
What: This march is planned to be a peaceful, silent march from Fort Greene Park down to the Barclays Center. Children are invited.
How much: Free

Weird Science
When: 8PM
Where: Habana Outpost (757 Fulton Street)
What: Grab a bite and relax with this classic 80’s teen comedy directed by John Hughes and starring Anthony Michael Hall and Kelly LeBrock.
How much: Get some food. The movie is free once you’re seated.

MONDAY JULY 11

Mindful Mondays (Sponsored)
When: 7PM
Where: Baba Cool (64-B Lafayette Avenue)
What: Enjoy a restorative gong bath and reiki offerings with mindfulness practicioners: Nechama Karp, Cathy Towle & Justine Parker. Afterwards, there will be tea from baba cool.
How much: $20.