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FRIDAY
Aug. 2
Dick move
Watch the deliciously
evil Duke of Gloucester
lie, cheat, and
murder his way to the
top in Shakespeare’s
“Richard III.” The Hip
to Hip Theatre company
will perform
Shakespeare’s drama
about the rise — and
then dramatic fall —
of the English king in
Fort Greene Park,
tonight only.
7:30 p.m. at Fort Greene
Park’s Monument Steps
Myrtle Avenue at St.
Edwards Street in Fort
Greene, (718) 722–3218,
www.fortgreenepark.org.
Free.
SATURDAY
Aug. 3
Sword play
The delightfully overthe
top martial arts
movie “Crouching
Tiger, Hidden
Dragon,” directed by
Ang Lee, plays on the
big screen tonight as
part of the Bric Celebrate
Brooklyn! Festival.
Before the film,
Lou Reed’s tai chi
teacher will lead the
crowd in the Eastern
movement, while
Reed’s music plays.
7 pm at Prospect Park
Band Shell Prospect Park
West and Ninth Street in
Park Slope, (718) 965–
8900, www.bricartsmedia.
org/cb.. Free.
SUNDAY
Aug. 4
Coast is
queer
Today is your final
chance to see the
exhibit “On the
(Queer) Waterfront,”
which examines the
rich history of Brooklyn
gay community
during the 19th and
early 20th centuries
through photographs,
ephemera, and artifacts,
including (pictured)
this 1880 cigarette
ad with drag
king Ella Wesner.
Noon–5 p.m. Brooklyn
Historical Society 128
Pierrepont St. between
Henry and Clinton streets
in Brooklyn Heights, www.
brooklynhistory.org. $10.
WEDNESDAY
Aug. 7
Grin and
Barry
Deadpan comedian
and prolific tweeter
Todd Barry takes
over Gowanus
hotspot Littlefield
tonight for its regular
“Has Guests” series.
“Todd Barry Has
Guests” will feature a
great lineup of comics
including Joe
Machi, Janeane
Garofalo, Shane Torres,
Chloe Hilliard,
and more.
8 p.m. at Littlefield (635
Sackett St. between Third
and Fourth avenues in
Gowanus), www.littlefieldnyc.
com. . $18 ($15 in
advance).
THURSDAY
Aug. 8
Fine and
Dandy
Jitterbug down to
Dumbo tonight to
catch Dandy Wellington
and his orchestra,
who will bring the big
band swing sound of
the 1930s and ’40s to
the weekly Live at the
Archway series. Hulahoop
act Miss Saturn
will open the show,
and you should be
sure to peep at the
“Brooklynight” art
exhibit.
5:30 p.m. at Manhattan
Bridge Archway Plaza (155
Water St. between Adams
and Pearl streets in
Dumbo, www.dumbo.is).
Free.
EDITORS’ PICKS
FRI, AUG. 2
MUSIC, DJ NOSAJ THING: With
Kimbra and Bells Atlas at the Bric
Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. Free. 7
pm. Prospect Park Band Shell Prospect
Park West and Ninth Street in
Park Slope, (718) 965–8900, www.
bricartsmedia.org/cb.
DANCE, HIP-HOP DANCE AEROBICS:
Dodge YMCA brings its blend
of Hip-Hop dance and fi tness to
Brooklyn Bridge Park. Free. 7 pm.
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6 Atlantic
Avenue at Furman Street in Brooklyn
Heights, (718) 222–9939, www.
brooklynbridgepark.org.
THEATER, WEFEST: A 10-minute political
play festival. $22 ($18 in advance).
7 pm. Triskelion Arts 106 Calyer St.
between Banker Street and Clifford
Place in Greenpoint, (718) 389–
3473, www.triskelionarts.org.
MUSIC, ADA LEA: The introspective
Montreal indie-rock singer-songwriter
presents her debut record
“What We Say in Private.” $12. 8
pm. Union Pool 484 Union Ave. at
Meeker Avenue in Williamsburg,
(718) 609–0484, www.union-pool.
com.
MUSIC, RJD2: $27 ($22 in advance). 8
pm. Industry City Courtyard 1-2 (238
36th St. between Second and Third
avenues in Sunset Park), www.cityfarmpresents.
com/summerseries.
NIGHTLIFE, “QUEEN OF HEARTS”:
An extravagantly baroque burlesque
show loosely inspired by “Alice in
Wonderland.” $85–$155. 8 pm.
Company XIV 383 Troutman St. between
Wyckoff and Irving avenues
in Bushwick, (866) 811–4111, www.
companyxiv.com.
COMEDY, MICHAEL IAN BLACK: The
actor, author, and commentator
performs a stand up routine. $20. 8
pm. The Bell House (149 Seventh St.
at Third Avenue in Gowanus), www.
thebellhouseny.com.
MUSIC, CHRISTOPHER CERRONE
ALBUM RELEASE EVENT: The composer
teams up with a chamber choir
to launch his new album “The Pieces
That Fall to Earth.” $20 (includes the
album). 8 pm. Areté Venue and Gallery
(67 West Street #103, between
Noble and Milton Streets in Williamsburg),
www.aretevenue.com.
FILM, “BROOKLYN”: An outdoor
screening of the fi lm about an Irish
avenues in Sunset Park), www.cityfarmpresents.
com/summerseries.
FILM, “THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL”:
Rooftop Films is screening an
episode of the hit show with drinks
and music from the ’50s. Optional
donation. 7:30 pm. Green-Wood
Cemetery Fifth Avenue and 25th
Street in Greenwood Heights, (718)
210–3080, www.green-wood.com.
MUSIC, THE GIRAFFES: The Brooklyn
rock band launches its new album,
“Flower of the Cosmos.” With
Beechwood and Chest High Fires
opening. $12. 8 pm. Union Pool 484
Union Ave. at Meeker Avenue in Williamsburg,
(718) 609–0484, www.
union-pool.com.
TALK, CAMPFIRE: A live outdoor storytelling
shows around a fi re. With
stories from Roy Wood Jr., Kate Willet,
and Steve O’Brien, and music
by Jay Malsky. $10 ($5 in advance).
8 pm. North Brooklyn Farms 320
Kent Ave. at S. Fourth Street in Williamsburg,
(718) 387–3585, www.
campfi reshow.com.
SUN, AUG. 4
MUSIC, SOUL SUMMIT: A free house
music and community festival. Free.
3–7 p.m. Fort Greene Park Lawn
(Myrtle Avenue at N. Portland Avenue
in Fort Greene), www.fortgreenepark.
org.
TOUR, WALKING THE WATERFRONT:
A 90-minute tour of the Dumbo
neighborhood and its history. $22
($11 kids). 11:15 am. Brooklyn Historical
Society Dumbo (55 Water St.,
second fl oor, between Main and Old
Dock streets in Dumbo), www.turnstiletours.
com.
ART, “DRAWING LINES”: 1–6 pm. See
Saturday, Aug. 3.
THEATER, WEFEST: 4 pm. See Friday,
Aug. 2.
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immigrant to the borough during the
1950s. Bring chairs, blankets, bug
spray, and your own snacks. Free. 9
pm. 6/15 Green Community Garden
544 Sixth Ave. at 15th Street in Park
Slope, (917) 930–0183, 615green.
org.
SAT, AUG. 3
DINING, THE TOTAL RED HOOK IMMERSION:
Enjoy four complimentary
Brooklyn Brewery beers at four
Red Hook staples, plus deals on
food and more drink throughout the
neighborhood, including the Brooklyn
Crab, Brooklyn Ice House, Rocky
Sullivan’s and Jalopy Tavern. $15.
Noon–6 p.m. Red Hook.
DINING, “A TALE OF TWO TILLIES”:
Coney Island Brewery celebrates its
eighth anniversary with a new brew,
created in collaboration with Asbury
Park Brewing. Featuring live music
from the bands Ariah and Mease.
Free. Noon. Coney Island Brewing
Company (1904 Surf Ave. at W. 17th
Street in Coney Island), www.coneyislandbeer.
com.
ART, “DRAWING LINES”: Paintings
and drawings by Neddi Heller. Free.
1–6 pm. Gaia Gallery (79 Hudson
Ave. between Front and Water
streets in Vinegar Hill).
ART, POP-UP ART SHOW: A group
exhibit featuring members of the
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition
and ChaShaMa. Free. 1–6 pm.
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition
499 Van Brunt St., near Reed
Street in Red Hook, (718) 596–2506,
www.bwac.org.
DANCE, CLOVIS HORIZON: A dance
performance that explores solar
capitalism and attempts to go beyond
the petrochemical surfaces and
money. This performance is part of
a new performing arts series titled
“region(es),” a series that celebrates
Latinx culture. Free. 2 pm. Followed
by more events at 3:30 pm and 5
pm. Maria Hernandez Park (Knickerbocker
Ave., between Starr and
Suydam Street in Bushwick).
ART, CELEBRATE THE CARIBBEAN
DIASPORA: This month’s free First
Saturday honors Caribbean spirituality
and heritage, as well as the
LGBTQ+ Caribbean community,
with dancing, music, and art. Free. 5
pm. Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern
Pkwy. at Washington Avenue in Prospect
Heights, (718) 638–5000, www.
brooklynmuseum.org.
MUSIC, STEVE GUNN: With Hand
Habits. $25 ($20 in advance). 7:30
pm. Industry City Courtyard 1-2 (238
36th St. between Second and Third
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