Kids & Family

5 Things to Do This Week: May 13-17

Look forward to open mic night, Tai Chi classes and the Kings County Fair this week in Brooklyn.

Monday 

Grab the mic. 
The Rooftop Gangstas Open Mic touches down at the Branded Saloon tonight, where all artists get 6-7 minutes of stage time to showcase their talents, observations and energies. Head to the back room of the Branded Saloon, located at 603 Vanderbilt Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Free.

Tuesday

Take up Tai Chi. 
Learn Tai Chi fundamentals and a short beginner form in this ongoing weekly class. If you've been thinking about Tai Chi, this is a great way to get started. No previous experience required. Brooklyn Arts Exchange, 421 5th Ave., 7:30 p.m.
 
Wednesday

Catch a (local) film. 
The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival, a showcase of  emerging Brooklyn-born, Brooklyn-based and Brooklyn-centric filmmakers, begins today and will run through Sunday. St. Francis College, 180 Remsen St., $10.

Thursday

Go to the fair. 
The Kings County Fair returns today to Aviator Sports and Events Center, located at Floyd Bennett Field on Flatbush Avenue, just one half mile south of the Belt Pkwy Exit 11S. The Fair will be open daily, from Thursday, May 16 through Memorial Day Monday, May 27. Visit www.TheKingsCountyFair.com for more information.

Friday

Explore the park. 
Head to Nature on the Go, where a naturalist will lead children and families around the Prospect Park Audubon Center to explore what’s around the park. To get to the center, enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean, 1–2 p.m., free. 


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here