This Week’s Events: Poetry, Karaoke, Arts & Crafts, And More

This Week’s Events: Poetry, Karaoke, Arts & Crafts, And More
Photo by See Ming-Lee
Photo by See-Ming Lee

Here is our comprehensive list of things going on around the neighborhood this week. Feel free to use it to plan the week ahead, and please reach out to us if you know of any events that weren’t on this list.

Poetry Reading at Sheepshead Bay Library
When: Monday, September 26. 4:30pm-6pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14 St
What: Join writer, lyricist, and Russian Literature Club member Mark Mordukhovich for an evening of poetry.

Little Hands Crafts
When: Tuesday, September 28. 11:45am-12pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14 St
What: Bring your kids (up to age 5) to play with other children and make masterpieces in arts & crafts!

Computer Basics Class
When: Tuesday, September 27. 1pm-2pm.
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14 St
What: Learn computer basics at the library. Even if you’re completely new to computers, or just need fine tuning, you will get something out of this class.

ESOL Conversation Group
When: Wednesday September 28. 1pm-3pm.
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14 St
What: Practice and improve your conversation skills fast! Sharpen up your English conversation skills and meet friends from around the world.

US Citizenship Exam Prep
When: Thursday, September 29. 3pm-4pm.
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14 St
What: If you are interested in becoming a citizen, the Sheepshead Bay Library can help! Join their free exam preparation groups.

Knitting & Crocheting Club/Art of Sewing
When: Friday, September 30. 1pm-2pm. Knitting class 2pm-3:30pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14 St
What: knit and crochet works of art with friends followed by a beginner class for sewing.

Make It In Brooklyn Innovation Summit
When: Wednesday, September 28. 8am-8pm
Where: Citypoint, Downtown Brooklyn
What: A summit for entrepreneurs. Real state speed networking breakfast, panel discussions, food samplings from Brooklyn foodmakers, and pitch contest will all be included in this day for innovation. Use promo code SHEEPSHEADBAY for $100 off.

Karaoke at Cats on the Bay
When: Monday, September 26. 9pm-4am
Where: Cats on the Bay, 2027 Emmons Ave
What: Karaoke at Cats on the Bay is well-known for it’s high standards of quality! Quality of a sound, quality of food and service, quality of musical stuff! Add Karaoke Monday’s Specials and you get the best Monday Experience you can get! Monday Karaoke tradition at Cats originated in 2010 by Karaoshkin. And now he is back to host Karaoke Mondays on the BAY!

Seminar: Choosing a Health Plan
When: Thursday, September 29th. 8:30am-1pm
Where: NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island, Second Floor Conference Center, 2601 Ocean Pkwy
What: Learn about the best health plan options for you and your family. Join us at a free event to get useful information on:  Updates to Medicare (Parts A, B, C and D) and Medicaid programs  New and affordable health plan options and how to enroll online Plus: Enter to win a fitness tracker and enjoy light refreshments

Please add any other events to our events calendar to help us improve this list moving forward!