Pride Events! Whiskey in the Cemetery! Cartoons @ Nitehawk!
And a much clearer forecast for the weekend
Welcome back to our events newsletter. Links to sources are in (parentheses) after each event.
News
When will smoke clear in NYC? “As of Thursday afternoon, it looks like air quality this weekend will improve to moderate, which is safe.” (NBC New York)
“The Sandwich” in Prospect-Lefferts Garden: The City’s Katie Honan identifies the meal of the moment just on the other side of the park. (Bon Appetit)
Ample Hill has new owners: Today the company, tomorrow, hopefully, the storefront next to Nitehawk. (Fast Company)
Worth Booking Now
Buy tickets now because we have a knack for knowing what will sell out.
A Night at Niblo’s Garden @ the Cemetery on 7/15: “Green-Wood’s ever-popular Victorian extravaganza is back! Enjoy an enchanted evening of nineteenth-century showmanship—fire eaters, musicians, contortionists, dancers, and lots of surprises from Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. This celebration of Green-Wood permanent resident William Niblo, whose New York City pleasure garden (built in 1834) was one of the largest and most elaborate theaters of its time.” (July 15, Green-Wood Cemetery, $45)
Steve Martin Presents on 7/1: There won’t really be a Steve Martin appearance, but this show featuring SNL’s Andrew Dismukes always books up. (July 1, Union Hall, $11)
Events
Thursday (All indoors!)
Adam Clayton-Holland @ Union Hall: “Union Hall favorite makes his semi-annual pilgrimage to talk about his kids probably, and definitely a little bit about birds, then maybe a few dick jokes, before ruminating on death.” (7:30 PM, Union Hall $20)
Spoons & Toons After Dark: “It’s the even more R-rated version of our brunch show!” (9:15 PM, Nitehawk Cinema)
Irene Tu @ Union Hall: “She was named one of Vulture’s ‘Comedians You Should and Will Know’ and singled out in The SF Chronicle as an “artist on the brink of fame.’” (10PM, Union Hall)
Friday
We’re going to will healthy air into the neighborhood.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Rose Tour: "Enjoy BBG’s Rose Garden at peak bloom in early June with a diverse collection of modern, historic and species roses.“ (11AM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden)
LGBTQ+ Teen Night @ Brooklyn Museum: "Join us for our tenth annual LGBTQ+ Teen Night, a teen-led program centered on art and activism!” (5PM, Brooklyn Museum) 🏳️🌈
Secret Byrd (All Weekend): "Part art installation, part concert, and part immersive theater, Secret Byrd springs from the visionary mind of Bill Barclay. The performance will feature 6 singers and 6 instrumentalists spread throughout the Catacombs, involving audience members in the experience of a forbidden Mass." (6PM, Green-Wood Cemetery $95)
LGBTQIA+ Movie Night Presents: Rent "Free outdoor screening of Rent with pre-show entertainment at 4th Street Plaza.” (7:30 PM, 4th Street Plaza) 🏳️🌈
Saturday
Brooklyn Pride LGBTQIA+ 5K Run/Walk: "You'll be joined by hundreds of runners from across NYC and beyond as you race through scenic and historic Prospect Park. ” (10AM, Prospect Park SOLD OUT) 🏳️🌈
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Rose Tour: See above. (11AM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden)
Brooklyn Pride Festival Family Fun Zone: “At Old Stone House / J.J. Byrne Park, we will have our Family Fun Zone that features family activities, music, face painting, arts & crafts, story-time, and more!” (11AM, 4th Street Plaza) 🏳️🌈
Brooklyn Pride Festival Main Stage: Performing artists include Emily McNally and Elijah Walters. See the full list of artists performing on Brooklyn Pride’s Instagram. (12PM, 4th Street Plaza) 🏳️🌈
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Presents: Julian is a Mermaid: "KCM and our partners at the Center for Fiction will be sharing a musical presentation. The author will be joining us for a special reading of her book." (11AM, Old Stone House)
Photo Scavenger Hunt: "Join the Urban Park Rangers for a scavenger hunt of landmarks around the Picnic House. Visitors take a photo of themselves at the location and return to Picnic House for a prize." (11AM, Prospect Park Picnic House)
Intro to Stained Glass Weekend: "Learn the fundamentals of stained glass design, glass cutting, and the copper foil construction method to get a full introduction to this exciting medium.” (11AM, Urban Glass $525 for two days)
Spoons and Toons All Ages: "Introduce your favorite childhood cartoons to the next generation (or have them share theirs with us!) and enjoy a late-morning of animated entertainment and unlimited cereal!” (2PM, Nitehawk Cinema)
Revolutionary Spirits: "Enjoy a trolley tour of the Cemetery to discover the Who’s Who of the Revolutionary War and the distillers who made their mark on the young Republic following a whiskey tasting and a lesson in bottling your own spirits at the Fort Hamilton distillery." (3:30 PM, Greenwood Cemetery $50)
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Soul Science Lab | Olivia K and The Parkers: "Innovative Afro-futurist group Soul Science Lab are a powerhouse multimedia duo performing music that represents Brooklyn’s global tapestry. Bring your family to enjoy fun activities on the lawn, incredible music and an all-ages dance party." (4PM, Prospect Park, Lena Horne Bandshell)
Brooklyn Pride Family Movie Night Presents Sing: "Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy the evenings movie along with pre-show entertainment by Gotham Cheer and Brooklyn Conservatory of Music will lead movie tunes sing along for the whole family.” (6:30 PM, Old Stone House) 🏳️🌈
Brooklyn Pride Parade: Park Slope hosts the borough’s big show! (7:30 PM, 5th Avenue (Lincoln Place to 9th Street) 🏳️🌈
Ian Lockwood's Boyfriend Pageant: Rainbow Washed Corporate Pride Edition: "15 all star contestants compete to be pop-star-comedian Ian Lockwood's homosexual boyfriend!" (10PM, Union Hall $12.00) 🏳️🌈
Sunday
Smorgasburg: “Considered the ‘Woodstock of Eating’ local and regional food purveyors will gather on Breeze Hill, near the Lincoln Road entrance, to offer a range of cuisines." (11AM, Prospect Park)
Legendary Traditional Characters of J’Ouvert: “A fun and informative family-friendly event about the legendary traditional characters of J’Ouvert. J’ouvert (pronounced Jew-vay) marks the beginning of the annual Carnival celebrations in many Caribbean islands." (2PM, Prospect Park -Lefferts Historic House)
Beverly Live! "Starring Jaime Denbo as our favorite septuagenarian, Beverly with special guest, Broadway's Laura Benanti.” (7:30 PM, The Bell House $25)
Karaoke and Pinball in South Slope: "Head to Rullo's where Karaoke is loud and pinball is plentiful.” (9PM, Rullo's, 560 5th Avenue)
Monday
Trivial Dispute: ” NYC's Best Bar Trivia every Monday night.” (8PM, The Sea Witch)
Tuesday
AMP’d Interval Training with Chelsea Piers Fitness: "Join Chelsea Piers Fitness and Prospect Park Alliance to hit the grass and push your body to new limits in this high-intensity interval training class." (6PM, Prospect Park Long Meadow)
Life Drawing at Old Stone House: "Artists of all skill levels (including beginners) are welcome to join us in the Great Room on the 2nd floor of the Old Stone House for this evening session with a professional life model." (7PM, Old Stone House)
Wednesday
The Moth Mainstage: "This curated event features five tellers who develop and shape their true stories. Beyond theater, The Moth Mainstage is a community where entertainment and enlightenment merge.” (7:30 PM, Greenwood Cemetery $64.50)
Celebrate Brooklyn! Jake Wesley Rogers | Kara Jackson | Bright Light Bright Light: "Pop musician and songwriter Jake Wesley Rogers headlines a night of powerful queer storytelling. Singer, musician, writer, and 2019–2020 National Youth Poet Laureate Kara Jackson will open, preceded by a DJ set by NYC-based electronic pop musician Bright Light Bright Light.” (7PM, Prospect Park, Lena Horne Bandshell)
Let us know what you’re doing in the comments!