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Thursday, May 17 (See map view)
Three students, Brooklyn students, who were awarded top honors in the 26th Annual Extra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition will be on exhibit from May 2 to 31 at the Brooklyn Public Library.
Sponsored by the Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council, the event features representatives from over 100 agencies and vendors, workshops and seminars for families, advocates, agencies and friends of individuals with developmental disabilities. 9 am–2:30 pm.
Story-time, playtime and arts and crafts for children 2 years old and their moms/caregivers. 9:30–10:45 am.
The iconic ride is open for rides for the whole family. Noon–5 pm.
Adults meet every week and work on their projects. 2 pm.
The burgeoning thespians at Millennium Development’s Out of School Program are premiering their stage-version of the classic psychedelic storybook tale. 4 pm.
For children 13-18 years old who are grieving the death of a loved one. Pre-registration required. 4:30–6 pm.
Solo exhibition of works by Mark Tribe, video and print artist and performer, featuring photographs of lush landscapes found in contemporary video games and a video of a militia training ground in Upstate New York. 6 pm – 9 pm opening reception. 12 pm – 6 pm.
For persons caring for Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia or memory loss. Registration requested. 6:30–8:30 pm.
Karyn Olivier is a 2011 Artists’ Fellowship recipient of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA). This presentation is cosponsored by Artists & Audiences Exchange, a public program Administered by NYFA with leadership support from the New York State Council on the Arts. 6:30 pm.
Discussion of novels "The Gift of Fire" and “On the Head of a Pin” 7 pm.
Monthly meeting. Enjoy a pleasant evening with neighbors and discuss community issues. 7:30 pm.
The old analog/digital debate will have a live hearing at Williamsburg’s Firehouse Space when noted high-tech fiddler Todd Reynolds joins acoustic guitarist and tape fiend Daryl Shawn for an evening of composed and improvised music. 8 pm.
Company XIV, in association with Morningside Opera and SIREN Baroque, presents the World Premiere of Judge Me Paris, a Baroque Burlesque Opera. 8 pm.
Friday, May 18 (See map view)
Shorts and a full length family appropriate movie. 6:15.
Come hear a few stories with a simple craft to go with it. 12:00.
The three-day festival in Red Hook features 30 local bands, instrumental workshops, film screenings, banjo toss competition, and a family-friendly square dance. Sponsored by the Jalopy Theatre. 12:00 am.
Three students, Brooklyn students, who were awarded top honors in the 26th Annual Extra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition will be on exhibit from May 2 to 31 at the Brooklyn Public Library.
The three-day festival in Red Hook features 30 local bands, instrumental workshops, film screenings, banjo toss competition, and a family-friendly square dance.
The iconic ride is open for rides for the whole family. Noon–5 pm.
Come hear a few stories with a simple craft to go with it. Noon.
Teens read for free books. 2:30 pm.
Outreach for young people to learn about grants, schools, health talks, obesity and diabetes workshops, teen dating violence and many more issues that today’s youth face. Pre-registration required. All consent forms must be singed by parent for all youth, (13-17). 3–8:30 pm.
Teens and tweens enjoy books, games and music. 3:30 pm.
Get together with friends and read books, play games and listen to music. 4 pm.
Children get together with friends and play video games, anime and reading. 4 pm.
Solo exhibition of works by Mark Tribe, video and print artist and performer, featuring photographs of lush landscapes found in contemporary video games and a video of a militia training ground in Upstate New York. 6 pm – 9 pm opening reception. 12 pm – 6 pm.
