Weekday Events

Opening Reception for ‘Brooklyn Redrawn’ Exhibit
Brooklyn artists Sarah Bostwick, Rebecca Layton, and Karla Wozniak all use art to interpret Brooklyn’s past and present commercial, architectural, and real estate structures. The exhibit is open until April 26.
Wednesday, January 7. 5:30 pm. Free. Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street.

RED Panel: The Latest on Coney Island’s Development
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s Real Estate & Development (RED) Committee will host a panel discussion on the latest in Coney Island’s development. A complimentary breakfast will be served. The discussion is free for Brooklyn Chamber Members and $25 for non-members. Advanced registration is requested. For more information, please contact Lori Raphael at 718-875-1000 ext. 140.
Tuesday, January 6. 8:30-10 a.m. Polytechnic University, Dibner Conference Room, 5 MetroTech Center.

Stop the BHOD Rally
Join the STOP BHOD organization’s rally and support their suit to stop the City’s plans for the Brooklyn House of Detention.
Tuesday, January 6. 9 a.m. Meet at Cadman Plaza Park (just in front of the courthouse).

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Toll Brothers City Planning Hearing
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the Toll Brothers’ Bond Street project on the Gowanus canal.
Wednesday, January 7. 10 a.m. Spector Hall, 22 Reade Street (in Manhattan).

The Museum of Drunken Art Show
The latest Museum of Drunken Art show will feature 24 pieces by four artists—Katie Welty, Ben Shambaugh, Sam Crees, and Peter Teraberry. There will also be a small exhibit of works by guest artist, Harrod.
Thursday, January 8. 8 p.m. Free. Sputnik, 262 Taaffe Place.

Adult Education Presents The Year in Review
Adult Education’s newest lecture series has presenters look back on 2008 and ahead to 2009. The line-up for “The Year in Review” will include “Things We Lost” from Patrick Di Justo, “Crusty, Saucy, Cheesy” from Adam Kuban, “Welcome to the Night” from Joe Garden, and “The Year of Payback” from Marian Salzman. The event is hosted by comedian Charles Star.
Tuesday, January 6. 8 p.m. $5. Union Hall, 702 Union Street.

76th Police Precinct Council Meeting
The 76th Precinct will hold their monthly council meetings on the first Tuesday of every month. Attend to find out more information and how to help better the community.
Tuesday, January 6. 7:30 p.m. 76th Precinct House, 191 Union Street.

Community Board 6 Meeting
CB 6’s Economic/Waterfront Development Committe is having their monthly meeting. On the agenda for discussion is the city’s planning efforts for the Atlantic Basin at the Red Hook waterfront, the New York Water Taxi’s expanded ferry service to the Brooklyn waterfront in New York Harbor, and an update from the non-profit community-based organization, PortSide New York on its proposals Basin activities.
Monday, January 5. 6:30 p.m. Long Island College Hospital (Rooms F & G), 339 Hicks Street.