Philharmonic in the park! 8 Juneteenth events! KRS-One @ Central Library!
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Gina Yashere: The Woman King of Comedy on June 24th: “Comedian Gina Yashere brings her fierce and funny comedic style back to the stage this summer with a new solo tour.” (7:00 PM, The Bell House, $30)
Nori's Disgusting Little Pride Show on June 25th: “Join comedian and overall icon Nori Reed as she celebrates with her funniest friends.” (8:00 PM, Union Hall, $19)
Kaiju Big Battel: The 2nd Annual Halloween Beach Party on July 1st: Pro wrestling meets Japanese monster costumes. (6:00 PM, The Bell House, $30)
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by Jason Diamond, is always a joy. This week he takes a New York Mag shoot of a Park Slope apartment as an excuse for an examination of What your framed movie posters say about you. (We own a framed scene of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure next to our TV and have no comment.)Friday Events
Make-Your-Own Pizza Party @ The Old Stone House’s Revolutionary War Site: "It's time to fire up the ye olde hearth and party like it's 1776 with delicious personal pizza pies and special trips inside one of Brooklyn's ultimate historic hidden gems." (6:30 PM, Old Stone House, $50)
New York Philharmonic Concert in the Park: “A patchwork of picnickers enjoying friends, family, and music under the stars, for free! Following the performance, there will be a display of fireworks to light up the sky.” (8:00 PM, Long Meadow)
Saturday Events
Park Pitch-In: Pollinator Day. "Lend a hand with Prospect Park Alliance as we care for one of Prospect Park’s most important pollinator habitats, the Butterfly Meadow on Lookout Hill." (11:00 AM, Prospect Park)
Park Slope Stop N Swap: "Donate your gently used items and get something new-to-you, for free!" (11:00 AM, Old Stone House)
Mermaid Parade @ Coney Island: “Everything from a crowned King Neptune and Queen Mermaid, fantastical sea creatures and mer-folk, marching bands and dancing groups, to baby strollers and mechanized floats, it showcases the creativity of individuals from the five boroughs and beyond.” (11:00 AM, Coney Island Surf Avenue)
Youth Pride 2023: “Come join LGBTQIA+ youth from all over Brooklyn for a Pride day exclusively made for you and your allies.” (12:00 PM, 4th Street & 5th)
‘Women on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown’ @ Nitehawk: Part of Nitehawk’s Queer Camp series. (12:00 PM, Nitehawk Cinema)
Rise in Spirit: A Juneteenth Celebration: “The family-friendly event will take visitors on a journey of the African Diaspora that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the people of Africa and African descendant cultures.” (1:00 PM, Prospect Park-Lefferts Historic House)
Artichoke Dance Company Presents: Immersive Performance Tours of Gowanus. “An experience that combines an informational walking tour with interactive experiences and site performances.” (2:00 PM, Old Stone House)
Food Tour (All Weekend): “You’ll have some delicious tastings while exploring all that Industry City offers. You’ll then take a short walk to explore the beautiful and historic Green-Wood Cemetery before returning to Industry City’s Japan Village to sample specialties.” (2:30 PM, Industry City, $99)
Night in the Library: The Philosophy of Hip-Hop: Line-up includes KRS-One and Hon. Dr. Gloria Carter, CEO of the Shawn Carter Foundation (and JAY-Z’s mom.) “Join us for this free event that will take over the entire Central Library building to celebrate hip-hop culture past, present and future, with keynote addresses, live DJs, film screenings, discussions, debates and contemplative engagements.” (7:00 PM, Central Library)
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Juneteenth Unityfest 2023: “Seven time GRAMMY nominee JOE is an accomplished writer and vocalist of smooth and sultry gospel-influenced R&B productions with occasional hip-hop beats.” (7:30 PM, Prospect Park - Lena Horne Bandshell)
Sunday Events
Birding in Peace @Green-Wood: “Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their romantic comedy.” (6:00 AM, Green-Wood Cemetery $20)
Brooklyn Meditation in Prospect Park: “Find your zen in the Prospect Park Vale by taking some time to reconnect with your inner self, meet other meditators, and learn a simple meditation practice for lasting peace.” (10:00 AM, Prospect Park )
Brooklyn Game Lab’s Immortal Games Finale @ 7th Avenue Street Fair: “The Immortal Houses have been battling the evil robots Rusty & Sparks all year, and this Sunday is the final chance to take down the bots once and for all! The points earned here will determine the winner of this year's Immortal Games, plus every child who attends will earn a rare Dragon Egg merit.” (Seventh Heaven Street Fair, 10AM-7PM)
Juneteenth + One Love Little Caribbean Day: “Prospect Park Alliance invites you to pull up to Juneteenth, I AM CARIBBEING style, with DJ sets and games.” (12:00 PM, Prospect Park - Lefferts Historic House)
Green-Wood's Greatest Hits: “On this walking tour, you will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in the Battle of Brooklyn; learn of the massive fire that struck the Brooklyn Theatre in 1876; pay your respects to the maestro, Leonard Bernstein; and discover much more.” (1:00 PM, Greenwood Cemetery $25)
Father’s Day Middle Eastern Feast @ Sahadi’s: “Led by Christine Sahadi Whelan, 3rd generation co-owner of Sahadi’s and author of Flavors of the Sun, and Chef Kamel Burris, our intimate group dining experience starts off with a variety of Lebanese wines and will continue with four delicious courses."“(1:00 PM, Industry City, $109)
Juneteenth @ LeFrak: "Join the fun organized by Upsilon and Fun With Friends with festivities for all including DJs, games, kids’ activities and more outdoor fun with food and beverages." (2:00 PM, LeFrak Center)
Drunk Black History: “Comedians Brandon Collins (HBO) and Gordon Baker-Bone (MTV) celebrate Juneteenth with this special brunch edition of their critically acclaimed show.” (2:00 PM, The Bell House $9)
Juneteenth Jubilee @ Brooklyn Museum: "A full slate of activities celebrating self-expression, community, and Black liberation and creativity." (2:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
World Refugee Day @ Brooklyn Conservatory of Music: “A free outdoor celebration featuring refugee performers from around the world, with music, dance, theater and more.” (3:00 PM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music)
Monday Events
‘Body Parts’ @ Nitehawk: "After losing his arm in a car accident, a criminal psychologist has it replaced with a limb that belonged to a serial killer." (9:15 PM, Nitehawk Cinema)
Tuesday Events
Brooklyn Books & Booze @ Barrow’s Intense: "Stop by every third Tuesday for this monthly series featuring a variety of emerging and established writers reading from their current works. Tickets include a complimentary cocktail of your choice." (7:00 PM, Industry City, Building 6 $10)
Wednesday Events
Al Goldstein Speed Series 5K: “The course is slightly less than 1 loop of Prospect Park, with start and finish lines near LeFrak Center.” (7:10 PM, Prospect Park)
Concert in the Catacombs: The Daxphone Consort: “The daxophone is a modern instrument consisting of a thin, bowed wooden strip that produces sounds ranging from delicate whistles to wild screams. Drawing on their backgrounds in theater, costume, instrument building, and traditional music, the Consort creates new works that reinterpret classical music from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century.” (6:30 PM & 8:00:00 PM, Greenwood Cemetery $40)
Thursday Events
Prospect Park Yoga with Brooklyn Flow: “Brooklyn’s finest yoga teachers from different studios around the park lead free, outdoor group yoga classes in a low-pressure, beautiful environment. Join hundreds of Brooklynites each week to celebrate yoga and wellness.” (7:00 PM, Prospect Park)
Brooklyn Talks @ Brooklyn Museum: Africa’s Influence: “In celebration of our new exhibition Africa Fashion, explore the influence of African culture and style through this conversation with visionaries who are championing creativity on the continent.” (7:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum $30)
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