Weekday Events

Secret Science Club
The Secret Science Club blasts into 2011 with more out-of-this-world lectures, cosmic cocktails, and intergalactic sounds!! Strap on your rocket pack! The Secret Science Club is heading for the edge of time and space with astrophysicist Charles Liu. Don’t miss one nanosecond of this far-out talk! Wednesday, January 12. 8 p.m. Free. 149 7th Street, The Bell House.

BBP Advisory Council Meeting
The Brooklyn Bridge Park Community Advisory Council will hold its second meeting this Tuesday. While an agenda has not been made available, a likely topic of discussion will be the recommendations of the BBPDC’s Committee on Alternatives to Housing, which include evaluation of new potential revenues from the sale of buildings presently owned and used by Watchtower, more concessions, including food and fine dining, fee-based recreational facilities and paid parking. All are welcome. Tuesday, January 11. 6 p.m. Free. St. Francis College (Callahan Center 1st floor).

GAGA Dance
GAGA is the style of movement developed by choreographer Ohad Naharin for the Batsheva Dance Company. Known for worldwide appeal, this year they’ve expanded to Brooklyn, and all can join in. In Naharin’s own words, GAGA is about healing your body, and finding pleasure and joy in movement. Try it out! Monday & Wednesday, January 10 & 12. 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. $10/$13. 274 Garfield Place, Congregation Beth Elohim.

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Chess Club Meeting
The Brooklyn Public Library Carroll Gardens Branch, located on the corner of Clinton and Union Street, started a chess club. Every Wednesday night you can go get your chess on with National Chess Master, Manuel Ugarte. All are welcome! Wednesday, January 12. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. 396 Clinton Street, Brooklyn Public Library, Carroll Gardens Branch.

Musica Para Mi with Graciela Carriqui
The joy of music and Spanish in a total immersion fiesta! New York City’s original music-in-Spanish program for babies and toddlers, created by Graciela Carriqui (formerly with Willie Colon), over a decade ago! To register, or for drop-ins or trials, email musicaparami@aol.com or call 718-643-6660. Tuesday & Wednesday, January 11 & 12. Email or call for more details. 493 Atlantic Avenue (bet. Nevins & Third), Gumbo.