Fri, May 28
Music, Blue Fish: $5 (suggested donation). 6–8:30 pm. Puppet’s Jazz Bar [481 Fifth Ave. at 11th Street in Park Slope, (718) 499-2622], http://www.puppetsjazz.com.
Theater, “Fiorello!”: The classic musical about our former mayor. 8 pm. Heights Players [26 Willow Pl. between Joralemon and State streets in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 237-2752], http://www.heightsplayers.org.
Tour, “De-masking the Bridges”: Soundwalk led by Daniel Neumann that explores the small triangle between the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge. $25. 7 pm. PowerHouse Arena (37 Main St. at Water Street in DUMBO), http://www.elastic-city.com.
Theater, “Passion Play”: Sarah Ruhl’s drama about religion and politics through the ages. 7:30 pm. Irondale Center [85 S. Oxford St. at Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 488-9233], http://www.epictheatreensemble.org/current-show.
BAM DanceAfrica 2010: Traditional Zambian music and dance, presented by Pamodzi Dance Troupe from Zambia, Africa, Philadelphia-based hip-hop group Illstyle & Peace Productions and Dallas Black Dance Theatre. $20-$50 (half price for children 16 and under). 7:30 pm. Brooklyn Academy of Music [30 Lafayette Ave. near St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Music, Peter Wolf: $30. 7:30 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
Music, Flute/Percussion Duo Conor Nelson and Ayano Kataoka: Perform to mark the release of their CD, “Breaking Training.” $10 (suggested). 7:30 pm. First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn [124 Henry St. between Clark and Pierrepont streets in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 624-3770], http://www.musicatfirstsite.com.
Comedy night: Hosted by Nick Turner (College Humor) and Jason Saenz (DC Comedy Festival). Free. 8 pm. Coco66 [66 Greenpoint Ave. between Franklin and West streets in Greenpoint, (917) 807-6045], http://www.myspace.com/coco66.
Music, Classical concert: Selections from Haydn, Dvorˇák and Arensky, with pianist Steven Beck. $35 ($30 seniors, $15 students). 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.bargemusic.org.
Music, Brooklyn County Fair 2010: With Frankenpine, JD Duarte and Friends, The Birdhive Boys, and Citigrass. $10. 8 pm. Jalopy [315 Columbia St. between Hamilton Avenue and Woodhull Street in Columbia Street Waterfront, (718) 395-3214], http://www.jalopy.biz.
Music, “Full of Life Now”: The Whitman Project and America Opera Projects presents a celebration of the 150th anniversary of Whitman’s “Calamus.” Free (suggested donation). 8 pm. ART-NY [138 S. Oxford St. between Hanson Place and Atlantic Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 391-8824], http://www.thewhitmanproject.org.
Sat, May 29
OUTDOORS AND TOURS
Tour, Urban Divers Estuary Conservancy: Showcasing the Enviromedia Mobile, a traveling nature and maritime museum, as part of a fun-filled day of waterfront recreation. Free. Noon–5 pm. Canarsie Piers [Shore Pkwy at Rockaway Parkway in Canarsie, (347) 224-5828], http://www.enviromediamobile.blogspot.com.
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “Fiorello!”: 8 pm. See Friday, May 28.
Dance, “Le Cirque Ferrique”: Re-imagining of favorite childhood fairy-tales. $30 ($25 children). 2 pm and 7 pm. 303 Bond Street Theatre (303 Bond St. between Sackett and Union streets in Carroll Gardens), http://www.companyXIV.com.
Theater, “Passion Play”: 2 pm. See Friday, May 28.
BAM DanceAfrica 2010: 2 pm and 7:30 pm. See Friday, May 28.
Music, La Strada, Hawk and Dove: $10. 7:30 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
Music, Del Tredici Song Cycles: $35 ($30 seniors, $15 students). 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.bargemusic.org.
Music, Ethan Lipton and His Orchestra: Jazz, blues and country. 8 pm. Barbes [376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 965-9177], http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com.
Theater, “Easy Street”: Starring Glen “Titus” Campbell, Camille Davis, Chris Hutchinson, Sharee McDonald Russell and Courtney Wilson. $48. 8 pm. Brooklyn College [2900 Bedford Avenue in Midwood, (718) 941-1879], http://www.everybodysmag.com.
Music, Veronica Valerio: $10. 9 pm. Jalopy [315 Columbia St. between Hamilton Avenue and Woodhull Street in Columbia Street Waterfront, (718) 395-3214], http://www.jalopy.biz.
Music, Maggie Brown and Group: Memorial Day and African Liberation Day concert. $25 ($20 in advance). 9 pm and 10:30 pm. Sistas’ Place [456 Nostrand Ave. at Jefferson Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 398-1766], http://www.sistasplace.org.
Music, Mandingo Ambassadors: $10. 10:30 pm. Jalopy [315 Columbia St. between Hamilton Avenue and Woodhull Street in Columbia Street Waterfront, (718) 395-3214], http://www.jalopy.biz.
SALES AND MARKETS
Park Slope Greenmarket: Brooklyn’s answer to Union Square. 9 am–4 pm. Grand Army Plaza [Union Street at Flatbush Avenue in Park Slope, (212) 788-7900], cenyc.org.
PS 321 Flea Market: Free. 9 am–5 pm. PS 321 schoolyard (Seventh Avenue and First Street in Park Slope), http://www.parkslopefleamarket.com.
Artists and Fleas: Free. Noon–8 pm. Artists and Fleas (129 N. Sixth St. between Bedford Avenue and Berry Street in Williamsburg), http://www.artistsandfleas.com.
Fulton Flea: Free. 11 am–7 pm. [650 Fulton Street in Fort Greene, (917) 364-5648], http:://www.fultonflea.com.
Brooklyn Plaza Fulton Flea: Free. 11 am–7 pm. Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center parking lots [650 Fulton St. at Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene, (917) 364-5648], http://www.fultonflea.com.
Sun, May 30
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “Fiorello!”: 2 pm. See Friday, May 28.
Dance, “Le Cirque Ferrique”: 2 pm and 5 pm. See Saturday, May 29.
Theater, International Toy Theater Festival: Colossal celebration of tiny art. $75. 3–7 pm. St. Ann’s Warehouse [38 Water St. at Dock Street in DUMBO, (718) 254-8779], http://www.stannswarehouse.org.
Music, Classical concert: 3 pm. See Friday, May 28.
BAM DanceAfrica 2010: 3 pm. See Friday, May 28.
Music, Menage A Twang: All-girl, comic country trio. 8:30 pm. Pete’s Candy Store [709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street in Williamsburg, (718) 302-3770], http://www.petescandystore.com.
SALES AND MARKETS
PS 321 Flea Market: 9 am–5 pm. See Saturday, May 29.
Artists and Fleas: Noon–8 pm. See Saturday, May 29.
Farmers Market: Free. 11 am–5 pm. J.J. Byrne Park (Fifth Avenue and Fourth Street in Park Slope).
Fulton Flea: 11 am–7 pm. See Saturday, May 29.
Brooklyn Plaza Fulton Flea: 11 am–7 pm. See Saturday, May 29.
OTHER
Talk, “Legacies”: Discussion led by Tasha Paley. Deep group reflection about the meaning, joy, and responsibility. Free. 11 am–12:30 pm. Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture [53 Prospect Park West at Second Street in Park Slope, (718) 768-2972], http://www.bsec.org.
Film, “Last Summer at Coney Island”: Benefit preview screening of the documentary about the end of Astroland. $9-$20 sliding scale donation. 7:30 pm. UnionDocs (322 Union Ave. at Maujer Street in Williamsburg), http://www.uniondocs.org.
Mon, May 31
Memorial Day
BAM DanceAfrica 2010: 3 pm. See Friday, May 28.
Music, Tony Scherr and Special Guests: $5. 9 pm. Jalopy [315 Columbia St. between Hamilton Avenue and Woodhull Street in Columbia Street Waterfront, (718) 395-3214], http://www.jalopy.biz.
Music, Chicha Libre: Mixture of Latin rhythms, surf music and psychedelic pop. 9:30 pm. Barbes [376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 965-9177], http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com.
Tues, June 1
Music, “The On and On Show”: Comedy show. Free. 6–8 pm. Puppet’s Jazz Bar [481 Fifth Ave. at 11th Street in Park Slope, (718) 499-2622], http://www.puppetsjazz.com.
Health, Free yoga: Offered by Yoga at the Commons. Free. 6:30 pm. The Commons [388 Atlantic Ave. at Bond Street in Boerum Hill, (646) 484-6110], yogaatthecommons.wordpress.com.
Reading, Joshua Braff & Jonathan Tropper: Authors of “Peep Show” and “This is Where I Leave You!” 7:30 pm. Word [126 Franklin St. at Milton Street in Greenpoint, (718) 383-0096], wordbrooklyn.wordpress.com.
Wed, June 2
Tour, Historic trolley tours: Explore Green-Wood Cemetery’s history, grounds and bird life. Reservations are not required, but recommended. $20 ($10 for Historic Fund members). 1 pm. Green-Wood Cemetery [25th St. at Fifth Avenue in Green-Wood Heights, (718) 768-7300], http://www.greenwoodcemetery.org.
Music, Classical concert: Selections from Mozart, Respighi and Ravel. $35 ($30 seniors, $15 students). 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.bargemusic.org.
Music, Benefit for Stephen Baldwin: Featuring performances by Jenny Slate, Jon Glaser, Eugene Mirman, and more. $15. 8 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
Music, Uzoma: $6. 8:30–10:30 pm. Puppet’s Jazz Bar [481 Fifth Ave. at 11th Street in Park Slope, (718) 499-2622], http://www.puppetsjazz.com.
Music, Roots and Ruckus: Weekly American folk showcase. $5. 9 pm. Jalopy [315 Columbia St. between Hamilton Avenue and Woodhull Street in Columbia Street Waterfront, (718) 395-3214], http://www.jalopy.biz.
Theater, International Toy Theater Festival: 10 pm. See Sunday, May 30.
Thurs, June 3
Art Opening, “Home Base — Memories of the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field”: Featuring the history of the team and its fans. Free Admission. 5:30 pm. Brooklyn Historical Society [128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 222-4111], http://www.brooklynhistory.org.
Film, Documentary night: Four non-fiction movies presented by Rooftop Films. $10. 8 pm. Brooklyn Technical HS [29 Fort Greene Pl. between DeKalb and Lafayette avenues in Fort Greene, (718) 417-7362], http://www.rooftopfilms.com.
theater, International Toy Theater Festival: 10 pm. See Sunday, May 30.
Fri, June 4
Native American celebration: The Redhawk Arts Council hosts “Gateway to Nations” featuring authentic cuisine, demonstrations and music. $12, $7 seniors and children, children 6 and under free. 10 am–5 pm. Gateway National Recreation Area at Floyd Bennett Field [50 Aviation Rd. near Flatbush Avenue in Marine Park, (718) 686-9297], http://www.redhawkcouncil.org.
Liberty weekend: Features a George Washington re-enactor and the firing of a Civil War cannon. free. 10 am–4 pm. New Utrecht Reformed Church [1831 84th Street in New Utrecht/Bensonhurst, (718) 256-7173], http://www.historicnewutrecht.org.
Red Hook Festival: Music, face-painting, kayaking and more. Free. 6–9 pm. Coffey Park [Richards Street and Pioneer Street in Red Hook, (718) 643-6790 x113].
Music, Native, This Town Needs Guns: $10. 7:30 pm. Southpaw [125 Fifth Ave. at St. Johns Place in Park Slope, (718) 230-0236], http://www.spsounds.com.
Music, One World Symphony: Playing the music of Ravel, Berlioz and Piaf. $40 ($30 seniors and students). 8 pm. St. Ann’s Church [157 Montague St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 707-1411], http://www.oneworldsymphony.org.
Comedy night: 8 pm. See Friday, May 28.
Film, Brooklyn International Film Festival Opening Night: The first night of the week-long festival includes two independent films: “Gabi on the Roof in July” and “The Welfare Worker.” $25. 8 pm. Brooklyn Heights Cinema [70 Henry Street at Orange Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 596-7070].
Theater, A Preview and Postmortem for the Too Soon Festival: Free. 8 pm. Brick Theater [575 Metropolitan Ave. at Lorimer Street in Williamsburg, (718) 907-6189], http://www.bricktheater.com.
theater, International Toy Theater Festival: 10 pm. See Sunday, May 30.
Sat, June 5
OUTDOORS AND TOURS
Red Hook Festival: Music, face-painting, kayaking and more. Free. 11 am–7 pm. Louis J. Valentino, Jr. Park & Pier [Coffey Street and Ferris Street in Red Hook, (718) 643-6790 x113].
PERFORMANCE
Dance, Le Cirque Ferrique: 2 pm and 7 pm. See Saturday, May 29.
theater, International Toy Theater Festival: 11 am. See Sunday, May 30.
Theater, “RIP JD — A Celebration of Death”: As part of the Too Soon Festival. $15. 3 pm. Brick Theater [575 Metropolitan Ave. at Lorimer Street in Williamsburg, (718) 907-6189], http://www.bricktheater.com.
Music, Opera, “Carmen”: Regina Opera presents Bizet’s classic. $5-$20. 3 pm. Regina Hall [1230 65th St. at 12th Avenue in Dyker Heights, (718) 232-3555], http://www.reginaopera.org.
Target First Saturday: Music, dance, films and books, featuring JC Hopkins Biggish Band, Evidence Dance Company and House of Ninja. Admission free after 5 pm. 5–11 pm. Brooklyn Museum [200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights, (718) 638-5000], http://www.brooklynmuseum.org.
Theater, “Redbeard and Domicella”: As part of the Too Soon Festival. $15. 6 pm. Brick Theater [575 Metropolitan Ave. at Lorimer Street in Williamsburg, (718) 907-6189], http://www.bricktheater.com.
Music, Classical concert with The Orchestra of St. Luke’s: Free. 7 pm. Brooklyn Museum [200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights, (718) 638-5000], http://www.brooklynmuseum.org.
Music, Brooklyn Community Chorus: Performing works from Baroque to Broadway. $10. 7 pm. Old First Reformed Church [729 Carroll St. at Seventh Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-8300].
Dance Showcase: 8 pm. See Friday, June 4.
Dance, “The Femme Show”: Dance, spoken word, drag, burlesque and performance art. $8-$15. 9:30 pm. Collect Pond (338 Berry St. at S. Fourth Street in Williamsburg), http://www.collectpond.org.
Music, Howard Fishman: Folk and jazz. 10 pm. Barbes [376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 965-9177], http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com.
SALES AND MARKETS
Park Slope Greenmarket: 9 am–4 pm. See Saturday, May 29.
PS 321 Flea Market: 9 am–5 pm. See Saturday, May 29.
Giant Tag Sale: Outdoors. Free. 9 am–5 pm. Cadman Towers Building (101 Clark Street, Between Henry Street and Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn Heights).
Spring tag and bake sale: To benefit Park Slope Child Care Collective. Free. 10 am–3 pm. Iglesia Presbyterian [186 St. Johns Pl. at Seventh Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 399-0397].
Artists and Fleas: Noon–8 pm. See Saturday, May 29.
Fulton Flea: 11 am–7 pm. See Saturday, May 29.
Renegade Craft Fair: Annual outdoors craft market. Free. 11 am–5 pm. McCarren Park [Bedford Avenue at N. 12th Street in Williamsburg, (773) 227-2707], http://www.renegadecraft.com/brooklyn.
OTHER
Liberty Weekend: See Friday, May 28.
Electronics waste collection: Residential waste only will be accepted. Free. 10 am–4 pm. First Unitarian Church [Pierrepont Street between Monroe Place and Clinton Street and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 624-5466].
Native American celebration: 11 am–7 pm. See Friday, June 4.
PS8 fair: Family fun, food, bouncies, games, face-painting and more. Free. Noon–4 pm. PS8 [37 Hicks St. at Middagh Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 834-6740], http://www.ps8pta.org.
Workshop, Make your own tote bag: All materials are included in the price of the class. $40. Noon–2 pm. Brooklyn Craft Farm [160 Seventh St. between Second and Third avenues in Gowanus, (646) 450-3276], http://www.brooklyncraftfarm.com.