Weekend Events: Wallabout Walks, Free Citi Bike, Must See Movies And More

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Be a cool cat and take a free bike ride this weekend. (Courtesy Brooklyn Bridge Animal Rescue Coalition.and Who’s Your Doggy)

WINE TASTINGS: here’s a list of seven weekly options!

Myrtle Avenue’s KIDS GUIDE also has great listings.

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ALL WEEKEND

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Free Citi Bike Day Pass
When: All Weekend
Where: Citi Bike stations citywide
What: Get a free day of Citi Bike by signing up here.
How much: FREE

FRIDAY JUNE 17

New York Philharmonic Presents Concert Under The Stars
When: Friday at 6:30pm
Where: Long Meadow in Prospect Park
What: The Philharmonic will take the stage at 8pm after local musicians. Conductor Alan Gilbert will lead the NYP in performances of Beethoven’s Overture to Fidelio and Symphony No. 3, Eroica, as well as Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. You can listen to all the selections here. Afterwards, there will be fireworks!!
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 JUNE 18

(Courtesy Twitter/Fort Greene Park Conservancy)

Free Wallabout Walking Tours
When: 11am
Where: Fort Greene Park Visitor Center
What: This fascinating walking tour will include notable residents like Walt Whitman, Little Anthony, Maritcha Lyons, as well historical landmarks like the birthplace of Michael Jordan and a former Tootsie Roll factory. This awesome tour is brought to you in partnership by MARP and the Fort Greene Park Conservancy.
How much: FREE

Storytime With Samantha Friedman
When: Saturday, starting at 11am
Where: 686 Fulton Street
What: See the world through the eyes of Degas! Samantha Friedman will lead little ones into the wonderful world of impressionism. This reading is geared towards kids from 3 to 8.
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.
How much: FREE.

SUNDAY JUNE 12

Flashdance
When: 8PM
Where: Habana Outpost (757 Fulton Street)
What: What a feeling! I’m a maniac for this oh-so-80’s Jennifer Beals vehicle. Enjoy the warm weather with an absolute classic.
How much: Get some food. The movie is free once you’re seated.