Weekday Events

Midweek Movies in Columbus Park
This screening of The Fifth Element is not only a free showing, there will also be live music before the film. The music will be performed by Trashed On Fiction and Air Waves. The event is co-sponsored by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and the Court-Livingston-Schermerhorn Business Improvement District. Free Valet Bike Parking will be provided by Transportation Alternatives. Wednesday, September 9. Bands at 5:30. Film at 7:30. Columbus Park, in front of Brooklyn Borough Hall.

Meter Rates Meeting at Park Slope Methodist Church
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is aiming to increase their parking meters again. Last May, DOT increased the meters from .75 cents per hour to $1.50. Parking has increased, which was DOT’s main objective, yet now they aim to increase parking meters once again to $3 an hour. Come to the meeting and voice your comments and concerns. Wednesday, September 9. 7:30 p.m. 410 6th Avenue, Park Slope United Methodist Church.

Brooklyn’s 36th Council District Debate
This debate, hosted by Crown Heights Revitalization Movement (CHRM) and Crown Heights North Association (CHNA), will be moderated by Errol Louis (New York Daily News Columnist/ Editorial Board Member). Louis will present all of the candidates with questions ranging from educational issues to community unity. The candidates are: Hon. Albert Vann (incumbent), William Carrington, Robert E. Cornegy Jr., Mark W. Griffith, David Grinage, Saquan Jones, Adrian Straker and Tremaine Wright. All are welcome to attend. Tuesday, September 8. 7 p.m. 991 St. John’s Place, St.Gregory’s RC School Auditorium.

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34th District Candidates Forum
This event is being put on by WG News + Arts and The Brooklyn Rail, and will be moderated by Brooklyn Rail editor Ted Hamm. Candidates Tony Avella and Gerry Esposito are expected to be there. Come listen to the contestants for the 34th district seat speak. Tuesday, September 8. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 191 North 14th Street, The Boiler (Pierogi Gallery).

72nd Council Meeting
Those interested or wanting to be involved in the events that happen around the Sunset Park community, please attend this council meeting. Voice your opinions! If you have concerns, complaints, compliments, or questions that you want addressed in person, join everyone at the 72nd precinct meeting. Tuesday, September 8. 7:30 p.m. 4520 4th Avenue, Marien Heim Houses.

No Impact Man Premiere
Colin Beavan spent a year trying to reduce his family’s impact on the environment down to nothing. Join Brooklyn Based and Colin Beavan for his Brooklyn premiere of No Impact Man. There will be local snacks from Rooftop Farms and Sweet Deliverance before the film. Q&A with the director will follow the film. Thursday, September 10. Snacks and beer at 7 p.m. Film at 8 p.m. 149 7th Street, The Bell House.