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COURIER LIFE, APRIL 1–7, 2022
WHERE TO
FRI., APRIL 1
BLACK DANCE STORIES: Charmaine
Warren’s Black Dance
Stories series has been highlighting
the ways Black creatives
have channeled their
talents into activism since the
George Floyd protests. Now,
the series will go live, inperson
for the first time!. 7:30
pm. $25. Mark Morris Dance
Center, 3 Lafayette Ave in
Fort Greene. 651arts.org
AVANT-GARDE FOR UKRAINE:
Experimental composer
Meredith Monk presents
her composition “Happy
Woman,” from Duet Behavior
2020 with John Hollenbeck.
All proceeds go to charities
working to help Ukrainians. 8
pm. $50. Roulette Intermedium,
509 Atlantic Ave in
Boerum Hill. roulette.org
FILM, GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY:
Director Adrian Paci’s
film “U’ncuontru,” explores
an annual Easter ritual carried
out in a Sicilian town, and will
play continuously in Green-
Wood Cemetery’s Historic
Chapel from April 1 to Easter
Sunday, April 17. Take a break
from exploring the cemetery’s
lush grounds to watch
the film in a fitting setting.
April 1. Free to enter. Green-
Wood Cemetery Historic
Chapel at Fifth Avenue and
25th Street in Greenwood
Heights. green-wood.com.
(718) 210-3080.
SAT., APRIL 2
CONEY ISLAND IS BACK: The
long wait is finally over! Head
to Luna Park on opening day
for the 2022 summer season,
and celebrate the 95th anniversary
of the iconic Cyclone.
First 95 guests get a free ride
on the Cyclone and a complimentary
egg cream. Park
opens at 12 noon. One day
only, unlimited wristbands are
just $20. Luna Park, Coney
Island. lunaparknyc.com
NIGHT LIFE, ROLLER WAVE:
Say goodbye to ice-skating,
say hello to roller skating.
Slide around a gleaming rink
on rented roller skates to
celebrate the start of spring
with an after dark-party. A 14
thousand square foot warehouse
will turn into a trippy
stage as the recommended
dress code is neon colors.
“The brighter the neon color
the greater chance your item
will glow,” is the promise
from the event organizers.
Four DJs known for their energetic
dance music choices
will set the mood. Those who
are not too comfortable on
wheels or who need a break,
can take on the out-door garden
for dancing and will ultimately
be joined by everyone
remaining at 11:30 pm. Apr. 2
from 8 pm-3am. 99 Scott Ave.
$25. eventbrite.com
DANCE, 90’S VS 00’S THROWBACK
PARTY: The 90s trends
have been back for a while
and now the 2000’s are following
sue. This is an opportunity
for Millennials to
just dig out some forgotten
outfits and for Gen Z to feel
vintage. From a Williamsburg
rooftop, live DJs will blast
Hip Hop, R & B, Trap, Reggae
and Afro beats at an attire
party with an open bar of
Casamigos, food and flavor
hookah. Think denim, oversized
or low waist pants, thin
scarfs, backwards hats, bulky
tennis shoes. Bring it all. 299
Vandervoort Ave 11pm–3am.
Doors open at 11 pm. Free
before 12 am, $30 afterwards.
eventbrite.com
MUSIC, SONGS AND SHENANIGANS:
Nothing goes better
with cold beers than some
live Irish music, and that’s just
what you’ll get at the return
of the popular Songs and
Shenanigans at Big aLICe’s
Brooklyn Barrell Room. Explore
some of the brewery’s
delightful craft beers with a
cheery soundtrack. April 2.
3-5:30pm. Big aLICE Barrell
Room, 52 34th Street between
2nd and 3rd avenues in
Sunset Park.
GREEN-WOOD TROLLEY
TOUR: Warming weather is
the perfect opportunity to
board Green-Wood’s historic
trolley for a tour of the cemetery’s
beautiful, historic 478-
acre sprawl. Learn about the
history of the city, the cemetery,
and its inhabitants with
an expert tour guide. April 2.
1-3pm. $30, or $25 for members.
Wear comfortable footwear
to traverse some uneven
terrain. Green-Wood Cemetery
Historic Chapel at Fifth
Avenue and 25th Street in
Greenwood Heights. greenwood.
com. (718) 210-3080.
MUSIC, PARTY LIKE IT’S 1999:
It’s been 25 years since
Third Eye Blind released
their smash debut album,
providing the soundtrack
for the lives of thousands of
teenagers and adults alike.
Celebrate the album and all
your favorite tunes from the
90s and 2000s with DJ Steve
Reynolds. April 10. 10pm.
Free. The Bell House, 149 7th
Street between 2nd and 3rd
avenues in Gowanus. thebellhouseny.
com. (718) 643 6510.
SUN., APRIL 3
MUSIC, TOM PETTY: Has your
child been aching to listen
to the music of the eclectic
late rocker Tom Petty in concert?
You’ll never get a better
chance than this, as the Rock
and Roll Playhouse presents
his music in a concert
specially designed for family
enjoyment. 12 noon. $15, kids
under 1 get in free. Brooklyn
Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave in Williamsburg.
brooklynbowl.com
BIRCHGUARD QUEST: Bring
your tots on by St. Mark’s
Comics for an imaginative,
Dungeons + Dragons-inspired
educational roleplaying
game suitable for the
whole family, as youngsters
go on a guided tour through
the Kingdom of Bircholde.
11:30 am. Free. St. Mark’s
Comics, Building 5 in Industry
City. chessat3.com
BROOKLYN TACO TAKEDOWN:
All-you-can-eat
tacos. Vote on the best one.
Need we say more? 1 pm.
$30. The Bell House, 149
7th St in Gowanus. thetakedowns.
com
FAMILY, YOUTH FAIR: The
Downtown Brooklyn Partnership
and the Brooklyn United
Music and Dance program
hosts the Brooklyn United
Youth Fair and Expo, gathering
dance studios, sports
teams, marching bands, and
more in one place where
Brooklyn kids and families
can explore local options
for activities and resources
in the neighborhood. April
3. 12-4pm. Free to attend.
Albee Square, at the corner
of Fulton and Bond streets in
Downtown Brooklyn. downtownbrooklyn.
com.
ART, LAUGHING ON THE OUTSIDE
OPENING: In a new
exhibition “Laughing on the
Outside,” five Brooklyn artists
explore humor’s role in getting
us through hard times in
paintings, photography, and
more. Explore the works on
the first day of the exhibit at
the opening reception. April
3. 4-6pm. Free. 21+. Littlefield,
635 Sackett Street between
3rd and 4th avenues in
Gowanus. littlefieldnyc.com.
hey@littlefieldnyc.com.
CULTURE, BROOKLYN FUSION
ART & CULTURE EXPERIENCE:
Activities for all. In
an effort to bring Brooklyn’s
community closer together,
the Youth Resource Center
is hosting a busy afternoon
filled with dance battles,
craft workshops for kids and
panels from Historically Black
Colleges and Universities
representatives. Even members
of the New York Liberty
will attend. A balloon class
and a $20 cupcake decorating
contest, a bouncy park
and character appearances
are planned for children to
socialize and explore their
creativity. City Point Mall at
445 Albee Square West. Apr.
3, 12–3 pm. eventbrite.com
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Fun lovers can get their thrills this weekend when Luna Park reopens. File photo by Steve Solomonson
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Lead singer of Third Eye Blind, Stephan Jenkins. The Bell House will pay homage to the band Saturday, April 2. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
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