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    4th Annual Coney Island Talent Show
    Hosted by World Famous *BOB*, the 4th Annual Coney Island Talent Show will take place on the boardwalk (between 10th and 12th streets) on July 27 from 3 pm to 8 pm. Contest categories include Creative Kids 9-12 years old, Creative Kids 13-17 years old, Circus Freaks & Sideshow Geeks, and Song & Dance. First, second and third place prizes in cash and tickets to Coney Island Amusements will be given away in each category. The best dressed person in each division will also receive a special mystery prize.

    Shakespeare in the Courtyard
    A family-friendly, five-actor version of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It will be performed at 3 pm on July 27 and 28 in Greenpoint’s Monsignor McGolrick Park. Both performances are free and open to the public.

    Animation Block Party
    Animation Block Party, the East Coast’s premier animation festival, returns for its 10th annual edition, showcasing international works, experimental shorts, computer animation, student films, local cartoons, a special Animation for Kids show, and more. Animation Weekend screenings will take place at Rooftop Films and BAMCinématek.

    Brooklyn Flea + Smorgasburg
    The Brooklyn Flea runs Saturday in Fort Greene and Sunday in Williamsburg, and the Smorgasburg market runs Saturday in Williamsburg and Sunday in Dumbo. A map, details, and times for all the markets lives here. At the Flea, check out hundreds of antique, furniture, food, jewelry and art vendors. Smorgasburg features every type of food, beverage and treat imaginable. Entry to all markets is free.

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