Weekend Events: UrbanGlass Open Studios, FDNY Open House, And Brooklyn Museum Open Access

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

FRIDAY, MAY 1

Toddler Time
When: Friday, May 1 at 10am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Come hear stories, sing songs, play with toys, and meet new friends! For toddlers (aged 18-36 months) and their care-givers.

Diversity In Action!: Stories In English, Spanish, and French
When: Friday, May 1 at 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Come listen to bilingual stories in English, French, and Spanish, and create a cool paper craft! For kids ages 5-12 years of age.

Line Dancing
When: Friday, May 1 from 7-8pm
Where: Ingersoll Community Center at 177 Myrtle Avenue
What: Free Shape Up NYC Classes are for all! No registration or prior experience necessary.

Comedy Show
When: Friday, May 1 at 8pm
Where: Five Spot Soul Food at 459 Myrtle Avenue
What: Free comedy show every Friday night. Hosted by Pee Wee Dee.
How much: No cover

Karaoke Night
When: Friday, May 1 from 8pm-12am
Where: SIP Bar at 14 Putnam Avenue
What: Every Friday night. Hosted by Kings of Karaoke.
How much: Free

BAMcafé Live: Lily Virginia
When: Friday, May 1 at 10pm
Where: BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building at 30 Lafayette Avenue
What: With her ethereal yet powerful vocals, singer-songwriter Lily Virginia seamlessly blends indie folk Americana with catchy pop hooks for a sound that’s equal parts Bon Iver and Fleetwood Mac. Her candid, confessional lyrics convey a raw vulnerability as her songs move from hushed and intimate to rousing and anthemic in the space of a breath. She takes the stage at the BAMcafé in advance of up her upcoming album, Play Me Twice.
How much: Free

SATURDAY, MAY 2

Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
When: Saturday, May 2 from 8am-4pm
Where: Washington Park between DeKalb and Willoughby Avenues
What: Weekly farmers market with live music and family-friendly activities.

CrossFit Boot Camp
When: Saturday, May 2 at 9:30am
Where: Fort Greene Park
What: Free weekly boot camp through Autumn.

Shape Up! Stretching (Essentrics)
When: Saturday, May 2 at 10-11am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Our popular NYC Parks Department “Shape Up! program returns with a new local volunteer instructor and an emphasis on stretching (Essentrics). No registration is needed.

Fundamentals of Tai Chi
When: Saturday, May 2 from 10-11am
Where: Ingersoll Community Center at 177 Myrtle Avenue
What: Free class. No registration or experience necessary.

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.

ShapeUp NYC Low-Impact Aerobics Class
When: Saturday, May 2 at 11am
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Free class.

Independent Bookstore Day
When: Saturday, May 2 from 10am-6pm (plus after-party at powerHouse Arena at 7:30pm)
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: Hundreds of bookstores. Sixteen exclusive book and art pieces. One day only. Join the party! Greenlight joins bookstores across the city and across the nation in celebrating the first annual Independent Bookstore Day. With special items for sale, activities throughout the day, and a party to cap things off, the bookstore is where you’ll want to be all day long!  See below for a schedule of planned activities. Visit bookstoredaynyc.com for more about what’s going on in bookstores around the city and RSVP on Facebook here!

ShapeUp NYC Aerobics Class
When: Saturday, May 2 at 12pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Free class.

Brooklyn Pop-Up Market
When: Saturday, May 2 from 12-7pm
Where: Trilok Fusion Arts at 143 Waverly Avenue
What: Find details about each week at: www.brooklynpopupmarket.com.

FDNY Open House Tour of Engine Company 210
When: Saturday, May 2 from 1-3pm
Where: Engine Company 210 at 160 Carlton Avenue
What: Bravely serving NYC for 150 years, the FDNY’s Engine Company 210 is hosting an open house and everyone of all ages is welcome. Find out what our local engine company is up to and get some fire safety tips, take a tour, see demonstrations, explore FDNY career opportunities or just say thanks.

UrbanGlass Open Studios
When: Saturday, May 2 from 1-6pm
Where: UrbanGlass at 647 Fulton Street
What: See exciting Glassblowing demonstrations or take advantage of a unique opportunity for hands on glass work. For 30-minutes, work one-on-one with an artist for a crash-course in the basics of glassblowing or flameworking. You will leave having crafted your own handmade glass object.  We also have kiln forming activities for all ages, along with a free bead stringing activity using some handcrafted glass beads.

Gallery Tour: Humor in American Art
When: Saturday, May 2 at 2pm
Where: Brooklyn Museum at 200 Eastern Parkway
What: Join a Museum Guide for a free tour exploring humor in the installation American Identities.

Target First Saturday
When: Saturday, May 2 from 5-11pm
Where: Brooklyn Museum at 200 Eastern Parkway
What: Join us for Target First Saturdays and enjoy engaging and eclectic free art and entertainment programs every month, from 5 to 11 p.m. Michelin-starred Saul restaurant and bar is open all evening. The Counter café serves sandwiches, salads, and sweets, as well as wine and local beer. Parking is a flat rate of $5 starting at 5 p.m. (All other Saturdays, we close at 6 p.m.)

Book Signing: Lesley Ware
When: Saturday, May 2 from 5-7pm
Where: Brooklyn Museum gift shop at 200 Eastern Parkway
What: Join Brooklyn author Lesley Ware in our Shop for a book signing of Sew Fab: Sewing and Style for Young Fashionistas, and learn about a DIY project you can make for Mother’s Day.

Trunk Shows: Erica Schwartz and Canopy Verde
When: Saturday, May 2 from 5-9pm and 6-8pm
Where: Brooklyn Museum gift shop at 200 Eastern Parkway
What: Inspired by lime green, science fiction, satire, mid-century modern design, and penguins, Brooklyn designer Erica Schwartz’s jewelry collection features eclectic expressions of 3-D–printed urban whimsy. + Brooklyn-based company Canopy Verde’s selection of eco-friendly vegan bags will make a perfect gift for Mom! Each piece is made with organic cotton, chemical-free certified dyes, and wood trim.

BAMcafé Live: Todd Sickafoose’s Tiny Resistors
When: Saturday, May 2 at 10pm
Where: BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building at 30 Lafayette Avenue
What: Known for his extensive collaborations with artists like Ani DiFranco and Andrew Bird, bassist and composer Todd Sickafoose makes wondrously inventive, jazz-meets-post-rock soundscapes. As performed by a six-piece band that features Jenny Scheinman on violin and Grammy-nominee Alan Ferber on trombone, Sickafoose’s lushly orchestrated compositions are a kaleidoscopic swirl of ever-changing sounds and moods.
How much: Free

SUNDAY, MAY 3

Sunday Singalong: Big City Country
When: Sunday, May 3 at 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: On the first Sunday of each month, talented children’s performers entertain babies and toddlers with music and interactive play. For May, Greenlight welcomes Big City Country, an incredible kids country band from theBrooklyn Music Factory, taught by director (and frequent Greenlight performer) Peira Moinester. Join us for some fresh country music by kids, for kids! Ages 6 weeks to 3 years.

Vinegar Hill Community Garden and Plant Sale
When: Sunday, May 3 from 11am-3pm
Where: Vinegar Hill Community Garden at 199 York Street
What: Join us for our first event of 2015! Explore the garden and find out how to get involved Plants for sale from $1.00: Coleus, Marigolds, Petunias, Echinacea, Basil, Cilantro, Lavender, Rosemary, Okra, Peppers, Tomatoes, Eggplant, and more. Corner of York Street and Gold Street.

UrbanGlass Mother’s Day Jewelry Sale
When: Sunday, May 3 from 12-6pm
Where: UrbanGlass at 647 Fulton Street
What: Join artists from the UrbanGlass studios for a special sale of their handmade jewelry, additionally we are offering 15% off any of the handmade jewelry currently on our shelves, perfect for Mother’s Day gifting. Proceeds benefit the Bead Project, UrbanGlass’ program for low-income, aspiring artists.

Jane’s Walk NYC: Art At Pratt and Beyond
When: Sunday, May 3 at 2pm
Where: Meet at DeKalb Avenue and St. James Place
What: Walking through the Clinton Hill neighborhood we will travel between the two centuries and look at the nineteenth century architecture as a background for contemporary art on the grounds of Pratt Institute. Join us on this adventure to the past and discover new local attractions and stories. There are treasures all around here!

Emmanuel Baptist Church Jazz Vespers
When: Sunday, May 3 from 3-5pm
Where: Emmanuel Baptist Church at 279 Lafayette Avenue
What: As leader of The Jeff King Band and Musical director of the CBJC All Star band, Jeff continues to dig deep and explore the legacy of jazz music. He has been called a master by his contemporaries in finding and selecting music that captures the essential spirit of Jazz. He is a champion of “The Brooklyn Sound” and what he calls “New Jazz Standards”. Part of the 16th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival

ONGOING

Mapping Brooklyn
When: LAST WEEKEND, Through May 3 from 10am-8pm daily
Where: BRIC House Gallery at 647 Fulton Street
What: The exhibition Mapping Brooklyn will juxtapose the work of contemporary artists working with maps and cartography, alongside actual historic maps. The historic maps in the exhibition will all be drawn from the Brooklyn Historical Society’s collection; there are demographic maps, fire insurance maps and more.
How much: Free

Fiasco Theater’s “The Two Gentlemen of Verona”
When: Through May 24
Where: Polonsky Shakespeare Center at 262 Ashland Place
What: Crackling and quick-moving, The Two Gentlemen of Verona may well have been Shakespeare’s first play. A seemingly simple tale of shifting devotions among mismatched lovers, it helped launch the enduring genre of rom-com. Yet its delightful madcap surface conceals undercurrents, as its putative hero proves a cad and a faithless friend. A beguiling, nuanced production from the theater that brought us Cymbeline, and Into the Woods to the Roundabout Theatre.
How much: $60-85 per person (use code: GENT55 for $55 tickets). Purchase online or by phone at 866-811-4111.