Weekday Events

P.S. 11’s 3rd Annual Literary Night
Legendary cultural and literary figures Amiri Baraka and Melvin Van Peebles will read from their work and then take part in a conversation moderated by Farai Chideya. This special event is a fundraiser to benefit P.S. 11. The evening will also feature readings by acclaimed journalist and author Farai Chideya and performance poet Tai Allen. Tuesday, June 21st, 7 p.m. Jelani Lounge, 507 Waverly Avenue. Cost: $20 advance/$25 day of show

Make Music New York
The Make Music New York fest will involve free concerts around Brooklyn; the schedule for the Clinton Hill and Fort Greene performances can be found here. Tuesday, June 21st; various times and locations.

Tasting Brooklyn Dining Club – An Evening With Chef Gautier and the Flavors at Palo Santo
Spend time with Chef Jacques Gautier and engage with diners as you find out about the concept behind Palo Santo and explore the use of their rooftop garden and fresh herbs they use from the garden to make food come alive! Cure your culinary curiosities with a Q&A session with Chef Gautier. Tuesday, Jun 21st, Palo Santo Restaurant (652 Union Street), 6:30 p.m. Cost: $55 includes choice of 3-course meal, choice of one drink and $10 Fairway coupon.

Christine Krol Exhibition
A reception for artist Christine Krol’s new and old paintings. Wednesday, June 22nd, Bar Olivino (899 Fulton Street), 5-7 p.m.