Community Corner
Get Out: Art Gallery Open House, Melba Moore, Ice Cream Musical Chairs and More!
This weekend may be the last time we see warm weather for a while... Every event listed this weekend is free, so there's absolutely no excuse to not "get out" and enjoy Bed-Stuy!
It's Friday, and you have no clue what's going on this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for the liveliest, most diverse and cultural enlightening options for weekend fun. Check out our picks of activities to hit in and around the neighborhood. This week, everything is free!
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WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, September 17, 10:00am – 6:00pm, On the sidewalks of Lewis Avenue, between Decatur and Hancock Streets
WHY GO: Join the Shops of Lewis Avenue, along with other Bed-Stuy merchants for an annual showcase of local businesses in Bed-Stuy. This year’s soiree will include an array of retailers and home-based businesses. Start and finish your day on Lewis Avenue with fun for the entire family. Activities include a pop-up roller skating rink (hosted by Bed-Stuy YMCA), ice cream musical chairs (hosted by Tin City), Spelling Bee and story time (by Brownstone Books Literary Camps); a Wine Ice Cream Social and Tea Shirt Party (host by Therapy Wine Bar); and local DJ’s and live music sponsored by the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.
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HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: Manjinga The Brooklyn Renaissance
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, September 17, 7:00pm – 4:00am, Nova Bar, 884 Pacific St (between Vanderbilt Ave & Underhill Ave) Bklyn, NY,
WHY GO: MANJINGA, the hottest afro-beat and hip hop party in NYC has found a new home: Nova Bar. But no worries, it’s the same great vibe, with more to love. There will be vendors, films and live performances and the great music Manjinga party goers have come to know and love played by Manjinga’s resident DJs: DJ Revolution and DJ Troy O.
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: Drum and Dance Class End of Summer Performance
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, September 17, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Hattie Carthan Garden
WHY GO: The "Playstreets" series hosted by Hattie Carthan Community Market celebrates their end of season with a drum and dance performance and community appreciation ceremony.
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: Aspire 2 Dance Open House
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, September 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm, Siloam Presbyterian Church, 260 Jefferson Avenue (corner of Marcy Avenue), 2nd fl.
WHY GO: Free sample dance classes for children ages 3 and up. Free registration during the month of September. For more informaiton, contact 917-596-4797
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: Zion Art Gallery Open House
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, September 18, 3:00pm – 8:00pm, Zion Gallery, 152 MacDonough Street (at Throop Avenue)
WHY GO: There will be art, a silent auction, t-shirts, jewelry, prints, music and refreshments. Featured artists are Diane Grazette-Collins, Robert Daniels and Fredrecia Hartley
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: 98.7 KISS FM’s Lenny Green’s Family Day
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, September 18, 12:00pm – 6:00pm, Von King Park (Lafayette and Marcy Avenues)
WHY GO: Join KISS FM radio host Lenny Green’s Family Day where there will be live performances by Melba Moore and Black Sheep, food, games and a softball tournament.
HOW MUCH: Free
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