Weekday Events

Fort Greene Association General Meeting
FGA’s General Meeting is entitled “The BAM Cultural District: Arts and JobsTake Advantage of the Opportunity.” Learn about the changes and opportunities happening within the BAM Cultural District and other parts of the neighborhood. On the agenda, Jamie Butler from Stop BHOD will be on hand to discuss the latest efforts to stop the Mayor’s proposed expansion of the Brooklyn House of Detention and Hugh Hardy, principal of H3 Architects, will be on hand to talk about BAM’s renovation of the former home of the Salvation Army at 321 Ashland Place into a unique 263-seat theatre and community-use facility. The public is welcome to attend this meeting.
Tonight. 7:30 p.m. Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 South Oxford Street.

Red Hook Town Hall Meeting on Public Housing
The Red Hook Town Hall Meeting will provide an opportunity for the residents of Red Hook Houses East and West to meet with New York City Housing Authority Chairman Ricardo Elias Morales and learn NYCHA’s plans for preserving the Red Hook Houses and their programs. Local community organizations will also be attending with information about their programs and services.
Thursday, April 23. 6-8 p.m. Calvary Baptist Church of Red Hook, 773 Hicks Street.

Southside Williamsburg Community Committee Meeting
Council Member Diana Reyna, El Puente, Community Board Member Esteban Duran, and Open Space Alliance invite the public to this community committee meeting to share ideas about improving the parks of Williamsburg’s Southside.
Wednesday, April 22. 6:30 p.m. El Puente, 211 South 4th Street.

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Wallabout Film Festival
Wallabout Film Festival is an attempt to showcase independent short films from around the world. The film festival will consist of two showcases, Fiction and Non-fiction narrative, and will give young filmmakers a chance to screen their work to a large audience. To RSVP, email wallaboutfilmfestival@gmail.com.
Thursday, April 23. 7 p.m. Pochron Studios, 20 Jay Street.

Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights Town Hall Meeting
Republican State Senator Martin Golden will host a Bay Ridge/Dyker Heights town hall meeting. He will address his legislative efforts as well as ongoing projects in the community.
Thursday, April 23. 7:15 p.m. St. Anselm’s School (in the Sister Eileen Mary McMahon Auditorium), 365 83rd Street.

ARTSMITH CollectiveProject 261
Bid on works created by ARTSMITH Collective in collaboration with PS 261 in Boerum Hill. Over 100 pieces will be auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting arts education at P.S. 261. Buy tickets online here.
Thursday, April 23. 4:30 p.m. $10. Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main Street.

Brooklyn Heights Association Debate
Brooklyn Heights Association will be hosting a debate between candidates for the 33rd City Council District seat.
Tonight. 7-9 p.m. St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street.

MAS Presents “Transforming America’s Cities: Creating a National Urban Policy”
The Municipal Art Society present a panel discussion, “Transforming America’s Cities: Creating a National Urban Policy.” This is the first event in a series of discussions presented by MAS entitled, “The City in the Age of Obama.” A panel of policymakers, academics, and practitioners will discuss how stakeholders can capitalize on this opportunity to fundamentally rethink our federal urban policy and ensure that smart investments are made at the municipal level. Please RSVP online or call 212-935-2075.
Tuesday, April 21. 6:30-8 p.m. $15. Municipal Art Society, 457 Madison Avenue (in Manhattan).

Brooklyn Reading Works Presents Fiction-in-a-Blender
Raina Washington curates Fiction-in-a-Blender, an evening of new fiction by Brooklyn writers.
Thursday, April 23. 8 p.m. $5 (includes blender drinks and refreshments). Old Stone House, 336 3rd Street.

Cobble Hill Neighborhood Happy Hour
Cobble Hill Association is launching a new monthly series of bar nights called the Cobble Hill Neighborhood Happy Hour in order to meet your neighbors and bring the community closer together. Drink specials include $4 pints and well drinks, and buckets of Miller High Life for $15.
Wednesday, April 22. 6-9 p.m. Last Exit, 136 Atlantic Avenue.

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s “Green Ways to Save”
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s Real Estate & Development (RED) Committee presents “Building Sustainable Businesses…Green Ways to Save.” This breakfast panel explores how implementing simple changes to “green” your business can help you save big.
Wednesday, April 22. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Free. National Grid Auditorium, 1 Metrotech Center (at Jay Street).

Downtown Women’s Club’s Brooklyn Networking Night
Downtown Women’s Club-Brooklyn welcomes founder and CEO, Diane K. Danielson who will present insights into the things you need to know about networking. There will be a buffet-style dinner, cash bar, and raffle prizes.
Tuesday, April 21. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $22. Pane e Vino Ristorante, 174 Smith Street.