Waited for the last minute to figure out camp for the kids this year? KidKlass Brooklyn says Don’t Panic. Or, rather they’re holding an event this Sunday, 20 May, called Camp Panic to help you figure out the right spot (left over) for your little ones. From the website: More than 40 camps are expected, and they will also have their Fall programs. Something for everyone, ages 0-17. There will be free activities all during the event. Music, art, sports and more to keep your child entertained while you check out your spring, summer and fall options. This event is free and open to the public.
The event takes place at the International School of Brooklyn, 477 Court Street @Luquer, from noon to 3pm.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Announces Warm Weather Schedule
It’s still a little windy to spend too much time at Pier 6 with the kids, but the season is just gearing up at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Got this schedule of events today and wanted to give you a heads up. From yoga, to kayaking to the popular Movies with a View, there’s tons to do. And this year, they’re even adding a literature series. Here’s a few things we have to look forward to (a full calendar can be found here):
Syfy Movies With A View
Join us for the 13th season of our movie series on Thursdays this summer! Shorts curated by BAMcinématek, DJs from Brooklyn Radio kick off the evening and bike valet provided by Transportation Alternatives.
Presenting Sponsor: SYFY
Date: Thursdays, July 5-August 30
Time: 6:00pm-11:00pm, music at 6:00pm, movies at sunset
Location: Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn
Arrive early for the best seats: lawn capacity is limited!
Thursday, July 5 – E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (PG)
Thursday, July 12 – To Kill A Mockingbird (NR)
Thursday, July 19 – Slumdog Millionaire (R)
Thursday, July 26 – Clueless (PG13)
Thursday, August 2 – Wet Hot American Summer (R)
Thursday, August 9 – Barefoot in the Park (G)
Thursday, August 16 – The Big Chill (R)
Thursday, August 23 – Unforgiven (R)
Thursday, August 30 – Public Vote! Check brooklynbridgepark.org for details
Books Beneath the Bridge
This inaugural outdoor literature series will feature 6 nights of outdoor readings by authors, followed by a Q&A. Each night will be curated by a local, independent bookstore.
Location: Pier 1, Granite Prospect
Monday, July 9, 7:00pm – Freebird
Monday, July 16, 7:00pm – Greenlight Bookstore
Monday, July 23, 7:00pm – Powerhouse Arena
Monday, July 30, 7:00pm – Word Bookstore
Monday, August 6, 7:00pm – Community Bookstore Park Slope
Monday, August 13, 7:00pm – Bookcourt
The Bard on Pier 1
Free performances of Shakespeare on the Granite Prospect. Two different New York-based companies interpret the Bard and bring his words and wisdom to Pier 1.
Twelfth Night by Random Access Theater
Saturday, May 19, 7:00pm
Sunday, May 20, 7:00pm
Comedy of Errors by Theater 2020
Saturday, June 9, 7:00pm
Sunday, June 10, 7:00pm
The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series
The Metropolitan Opera presents a summer recital series featuring opera stars Danielle de Niese, Dimitri Pittas, and John Del Carlo, accompanied by Dan Saunders. Presented in collaboration with the City Parks Foundation. More info: metopera.org/parks
Date: Friday, July 27
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Pier 1
3rd Annual Etsy Craft Party
You’re invited to the most handmade party of the summer on August 24. Join Etsy for an evening of hands-on festivities to celebrate creativity and community.
Date: Friday, August 24
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Empire Fulton Ferry
9th Annual Marathon Reading of Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”
Sign up to be one of the 52 readers of “Song of Myself” or simply enjoy Whitman’s words. To register to read, email songofmyself2012@gmail.com.
Date: Sunday, June 3
Time: 3:00pm-5:30pm
Location: Pier 1, Granite Prospect
Boating
Get out on the water for kayaking and community rowing with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse at the Pier 1 Boat Basin! Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Last sign-up is an hour before closing time.
Date: Saturdays, June through September 15 (except for September 
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Pier 1 Boat Basin
Date: Thursdays, June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16, August 30
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Pier 1 Boat Basin
Waterfront Workouts: Pilates with the Fitness Guru
The Fitness Guru returns with Pilates Mat classes overlooking the New York Harbor. Limited mats available.
Date: Tuesdays, June 19 – September 11
Time: 7:00pm (registration begins at 6:30pm)
Location: Empire Fulton Ferry
Waterfront Workouts: Early Morning Yoga with Dodge YMCA
Morning yoga integrates posture, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation to stretch, strengthen, and condition. All levels are welcome. Limited mats available. Pier 1, Bridgeview Lawn
Date: Mondays, July 2 – August 27
Time: 7:30am (registration begins at 7:00am)
Location: Pier 1, Bridgeview Lawn
Waterfront Workouts: Zumba with Dodge YMCA
Zumba© fuses Latin and world music with aerobic interval training to sculpt the body and invigorate the soul! Pier 1, Promenade
Date: Sundays, July 1 – August 26
Time: 4:00pm (registration begins at 3:30pm)
Location: Pier 1, Promenade
Waterfront Workouts: Belly Dance with Dodge YMCA
Dance to Middle Eastern rhythms while learning traditional movements and combinations that tone your core.
Date: Fridays, July 6-27
Time: 7:00pm (registration begins at 6:30pm)
Location: Pier 1, Promenade
Waterfront Workouts: Hip Hop Dance Aerobics with Dodge YMCA
This class gets your heart pumping with Hip Hop music and hot step-by-step dance moves.=
Date: Fridays, August 3-31
Time: 7:00pm (registration begins at 6:30pm)
Location: Pier 1, Promenade
Sunset Pilates
Join Lou Cornacchia, founder of Cobble Hill’s Body in Balance Studio, on Pier 6 for an Intermediate Pilates Mat Class.
Date: Thursdays, June 21 – September 27
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Pier 6
Outdoor Fitness with Brooklyn Strength
Strength training and aerobic intervals in and around Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Date: Mondays, June 4-25
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Pier 6
Maurice Sendak Passes Away
Wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the passing of one of Brooklyn’s most adored artists. Maurice Sendak, author and illustrator of beloved classics like Where the Wild Things Are, grew up in Bensonhurst and graduated Lafayette High School before going on to create his wildly popular works. This has been an especially tough few days, as another Brooklyn native, Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys also passed last Friday. No matter your age, everyone has a reason to feel a little sad this week.
Non-Classical Musicians Wanted for Brooklyn Philharmonic Program
The Brooklyn Philharmonic wants to expand your musical ideas and philosophy with its Outside-In program. The company is looking for musicians from diverse musical backgrounds including hip hop, electronica, world music, jazz, indie rock, etc. to study and compose music for orchestra and string quartet. If interested, you can submit an application by following directions here–three musicians will be chosen and the program runs from June 2012 to October 2013.
Dekalb Market Opens for the 2012 Season
It’s not quite BoCoCa, but the Dekalb Market, lovechild of community developer Urban Space and cultural mavens Jennifer Louise Lyon and Joann Kim-Nunez, will be celebrating its opening weekend this Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm–including a flower market, live music, $1 mimosas, spring menus and even an Easter egg hunt. Set in Downtown Brooklyn, at 138 Willoughby Street, you’ll find 60 Brooklyn/NYC vendors and retailers housed in brightly-colored recycled shipping containers. And this year, it will also include a new community, live event & performance space with curated music, art, film, food and other events going on all spring and summer. Here’s the schedule for 2012 in case you’re ready to check it out:
Open 7 days a week
Food // Mon – Thurs 8am/noon – 10pm // Fri- Sun 10 – 10pm
Retail // Tues – Fri 11 – 6pm // Sat – Sun 12 – 8pm
Beer (opens in May) // Sun – Thurs 12 – 10pm // Fri – Sat 12 – 1am
Spring Fling at Brooklyn Bridge Park This Saturday
Pastel colors and baby ducks decorate the flyer for this Saturday’s Spring Fling at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Ok, not so original but it drives the point home well enough.
The celebration takes place Saturday, 31 March, from 10:30am to 1pm, and in addition to celebrating the warmer weather, it will also kick off the 2012 programming season in partnership with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. Expect musical performances by AudraRox and The Wiyos, storytelling, face painting, and yoga with Karma Kids Yoga as well as an appearance by the Brooklyn Bridge Park Bunny who will lead kids in egg decorating and games.The first 100 rides at Jane’s Carousel will be free and the NY Transit Museum and Inventgenuity Workshop will be around to help kids work on crafts and and projects. And did we mention it’s free?
All the fun will take place at the Empire Fulton Ferry section of BBP. Below is the schedule and event partners:
Music Schedule:
10:30am-11:30am – The Wiyos
12:00pm-1:00pm – AudraRox
Event Partners:
NY Transit Museum
Metro Soccer NY
Jacques Torres
Inventgenuity Workshops
Jane’s Carousel
Karma Kids Yoga
Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at BLDG 92
NY Transit Museum Offers Kids Entertainment During Spring Break
Thinking about how to stay away from the crowds at the Museum of Natural History during spring break? Here’s one interesting option. The NY Transit Museum, here at Boerum Place & Schermerhorn St., will be showing an original mini-musical in its screening room at 11am and 1:30pm on Monday 10 April through Friday 13 April, and 1:30pm and 3:30pm Saturday 14 April and Sunday 15 April. “Sharin’ A Ride” hopes to connect the history of New York City’s mass transit with the themes of April’s Earth Day, making concepts like sustainability and reducing your carbon footprint tangible for kids. Part-musical, part-historical tale, the performance hopes to encourage children to be eco-friendly and make use of New York City’s transportation system. The show is free with Museum admission ($5/child, $7/adult).
Columbia Street Paper & Clay Exhibit
Columbia Street is becoming a hotbed of activity. Not only can we expect a bunch of new restaurants like Thai street food darling Pok Pok Ny, but this month, Clayworks on Columbia (195 Columbia St.) is excited to announce the first joint exhibition of abstract drawings by Naomi Hudson-Knapp and porcelain sculptures by Bonnie Levine. The opening reception takes place Saturday, 24 March, from 4pm to 8pm. After that, if you’d like to stop by for a look, you can call 718-694-9540 for an appointment at the gallery–or during studio hours contact Bonnie or Naomi at claygurl@gmail.com or nhudsonknapp@gmail.com.
Brooklyn Farmacy Clicking V-Day Pics
After finding a romantic spot for drinks and dinner, the Valentine’s Day originality factor tends to be low. So why not try something a little more personal today? Head to Brooklyn Farmacy (513 Henry St.) with the kiddies or your mate of choice, and get your photo taken in the old-school soda shop. Burton Wells Photography will be hanging around all afternoon and will shoot a 5×7 black and white photo–which will be printed on the spot for your instant gratification. The cost is $15, but what’s a few bucks for a memory keepsake?
Mini Max Holiday Party (Wine, Books, Discounts)
Tonight, Mini Max Toys & Cuts (152 Atlantic Ave.) in Brooklyn Heights will be holding a Wine and Books Holiday Party from 6pm to 8pm. Come with the kids if they’re up for it and meet Brooklyn children’s authors Jennifer Nails (author of Next to Mexico) and Judy Palaferro (author of Color Bears and Horace’s Big Hat). You can pick up signed copies of these kid’s tomes, grab a drink or two, and get 20 percent off all purchases. Also for the little ones, free balloon creations from the Ballooniac–always a hit. And remember, if you’re searching for the perfect holiday gifts, stop by PS 29′s Eat Pie and Shop on Sunday from 11am to 4pm.
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