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August 17, 2007

Weekend Events

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Really Big Art Show
This weekend, the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition's "Really Big Art Show" concludes. Saturday features a performance by the Mad Jazz Hatters, while Sunday's auction wraps things up. Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days. Free. Red Hook Pier, 499 Van Brunt Street. (718) 596-2506.

Burning Chair Readings
Today, Friday, August 17, The Fall Café hosts the "Burning Chair Readings." Poets Michael Robins and Dara Wier read. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Free. 307 Smith Street, between Union and President streets. (917) 478-9875.

Grand Avenue Block Party
Saturday, August 18, Grand Avenue, between Lafayette and Clifton in Clinton Hill, is having a block party. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., the festivities will include free children's activities and a half-price sale from resale shop Still Hip. Music will be provided by DJ O.P. and Mastate, The Ray Ellison Blues Band, Don Juarez Riosambadon, Tribe of Judah, Sabar Drums and Rhonda Denet and more. Enjoy food from Le Grand Dakar, Choice Market and Grand 275.

The F to the D: A Brooklyn Digest
Saturday, join the Transit Museum's Todd "Grubster" Coleman on an eating tour through Brooklyn. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Call for directions and information. Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $45; $40 for museum members. (718) 694-1867.

Il Torchio Opening
Saturday, August 18, Brooklyn landlords, real-estate developers, and cousins Peter and Frank Costabile unveil Il Torchio, their new rustic Italian wine-and-tapas bar. Saturday. 458 Myrtle Avenue, near Washington Avenue. (718) 422-1122.

Brooklyn Matters Screening
This Sunday, August 19, Monkey Bar hosts a screening of the documentary Brooklyn Matters. Monkey Bar serves "experimental cuisine and classic dishes from a country that doesn't exist." Reservations are recommended. Sunday, 8:30 p.m. $10 food/drink minimum. 58 N 3rd Street, between Kent and Wythe.

Greenpoint Williamsburg Tour
This Sunday, take a look at the present and future of Greenpoint and Williamsburg by attending the Municipal Art Society's tour. Francis Morrone leads. Sunday, 4:30 p.m. $15, $12 for MAS members. Meet at Manhattan and Greenpoint avenues, by the Greenpoint Avenue G train station. (212) 429-1049.

Emily's Treasures Grand Opening
On Sunday, Emily's Treasures, a new antique shop, has its grand opening on Myrtle Avenue between Taaffe and Kent. Also, clothing is 10% off every Sunday. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 606 Myrtle Avenue. (718) 230-1844.

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MAS ENdangered Waterfront Tour on sunday 19th is at 4:30 according to the MAS website. (not 10:00, as appears in weekend events listing above)

Posted by: guest at August 17, 2007 11:41 AM

A bit of shameless self-promotion--my panel [of B&W landscape photographs] at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition's "Really Big Art Show" is # 200M.

More important, if you go, make sure to make sure to see the enormous 70' mural on the lower level.

Posted by: Bob Marvin at August 17, 2007 12:19 PM

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