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Get Out: NFL Playoffs, Free Zumba Classes and Red Tails!
If you don't do but one thing this weekend, take your children, nieces, nephews, godchildren, grandchildren to go see "Red Tails!" Bed-Stuy's own Tuskegee Airman John Mulzac will thank you!
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 local options for weekend fun. Check out our picks of activities to hit in and around the neighborhood.
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WHEN/WHERE: Opens, Friday, January 20, UA Court Street Stadium 12, 108 Court Street, Bklyn, NY. Showtimes: 11:00am, 1:40pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm, 10:30pm, 11:30pm, 12:30am
WHY GO: The thrilling true story of the Tuskegee Airmen buzzes to the big screen in this epic war adventure from executive producer George Lucas and first-time feature director Anthony Hemingway. In the fire and chaos of World War II, the U.S. military recruits a fearless group of African-American fighter pilots to help reclaim the skies over Europe. Discriminated against both as citizens and as soldiers, the Tuskegee Airmen take flight in planes distinguished by distinctive red tails, and fight to defeat the tyranny of the Axis powers. As a result of their bravery, the pilots emerge as true heroes, and prove that all men are truly created equal. Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Bryan Cranston star! Bed-Stuy is the birthplace and current home of an original Tuskegee Airman,
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HOW MUCH: Adults, $13.50; Children, $10; Seniors, $9.50
WHAT: Brownstone Jazz Presents: Vocalist Yvonne Simone
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, January 20, 8:00pm, , 107 Macon St, Brooklyn, NY
WHY GO: Yvonne Simone is an up-and-coming, award winning jazz vocalist from Denver, Colorado who is quickly emerging as a standout on the New York City music scene. Yvonne's strength lies in her ability to tell a story, articulation and rhythmic interpretation. She has played with such luminaries as Cyrus Chestnut, Eric Gunnison, Aaron Diehl, Roy Hargrove, Miki Hayama and Greg Gisbert. She has also graced the stages of Jazz Standard and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. Yvonne won Downbeat Magazine's 2007 Student Jazz Vocalist of the Year Award."
HOW MUCH: $20
WHAT: Free Zumba Classes
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, January 21, and Sunday, January 22, 12:00pm, , 197 Clifton Pl, Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: Zumba is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that's moving millions of people toward joy and health. Try it at Sacred Brooklyn for free!
HOW MUCH: Free!
WHAT: A Special Day for Special Kids
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, January 22, 10:00am, , 40 Brevoort Pl, Brooklyn, NY
WHY GO: Extreme Kids and Crew is co-sponsoring this event at the New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn. Open an hour early at 10am and FREE for special need families, then 1/2 price from 11 on for special needs families. A day in honor of special needs kids and their families, with music, art, and fun!
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: Football Match-up (San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants)
WHEN/WHERE: , 95 Halsey Street (at Nostrand Ave), 347-7011
WHY GO: The matchup is finally set for the NFC Championship Game next Sunday, marking the final round of playoffs before one lucky NFC team will punch their ticket to the Super Bowl!!:
HOW MUCH: Free!
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