Weekday Events

Pollyanna Blackbird Kids Music & Dance Class
Join Hilary Hawke, local children educator and banjo aficionado for a class where kids will learn songs from the old time and bluegrass tradition. They will learn the clapping, tapping, and singing, as well as the stories behind these classic songs. Then, the kids will put on their dancing shoes and learn the steps that go with these songs, and then they will have a full-fledged dance! Please call Jalopy to register at 718-395-3214. Monday, September 28. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. $25. 315 Columbia Street, Jalopy.

First Thursday
This Thursday’s monthly gallery walk is enhanced with special performances – music, performance art, film & video screenings, a lighting installation, interactive public art, exhibitions, receptions, food and drink specials. Enjoy the beautiful view and the amazing artwork that DUMBO offers. All are welcome. Thursday, October 1. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 111 Front Street, 37 Main St., 92 Plymouth St., 28 Jay St and various stops and shops along these blocks.

“Make a Film” Class Series
Brooklyn Young Filmmakers Community Filmmaking Project brings together diverse neighbors, friends, and family members for a creative, technical, and intuitive act making a film. Learn how to create a believable story and a physical world for that story, then as a team capture the vision you have created through camera, lighting, production design and sound. To register, call (718) 552-1170. Wednesday, September 30. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. $90 (for full series). NYC College of Technology Continuing Ed Division, 25 Chapel Street, 4th Floor.

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Conference Calls on Community Issues
State Senator Daniel Squadron will host a series of conference telephone calls this Wednesday to discuss issues of interest to the community. These issues include: zoning, quality of life, economic development and much more. Participation is free. To access any of the calls, please dial 1-712-432-3100 and use access code 691380. For more information, use the link above for further assistance. Wednesday, September 30. 5:30 p.m.

WFMU Fest
Starting this Thursday, there will be a three day festival at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. Thursday’s lineup includes: Faust, Cold Cave, and Aluk Todolo. You can purchase tickets in advance or at the door for $20. Thursday, October 1. 8 p.m. 66 North 6th Street, Music Hall of Williamsburg.

Young, Gifted and Black (Men)
See/hear Brooklyn fiction authors Clifford Thompson, Victor LaValle and James Hannham for this season’s first reading of Young, Gifted and Black (Men). Along with the above mentioned authors, this event is also curated by author Martha Southgate. All are welcome. Thursday, October 1. 8 p.m. Fifth Avenue at Third Street, Old Stone House.

70th Precinct Meeting
The 70th precinct is having its monthly meeting this Wednesday. Anyone living in the communities of Flatbush, Midwood, and parts of Kensington should attend. All are welcome. Wednesday, September 30. 7:30 p.m. 175 Lawrence Avenue, United Cerebral Palsy of New York City.