Weekday Events

Franklin Park Reading Series
At this month’s reading series you’ll meet some desperate characters — a would-be subway suicide bomber, a schizophrenic teen roaming city trains and a New School student working as a dominatrix. John Wray, Masha Hamilton, and Melissa Febos will be reading from some of their recent novels. Join on in with the fun. Monday, February 8. 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. 618 St. John’s Place, Franklin Park Bar and Beer Garden.

4th Annual Rock n’ Roll Auction
The Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls presents its Annual Rock n’ Roll Auction, hosted by Mr. Murray Hill and featuring performances by Kaki King, camper band Saffire, as well as special surprise guests. There will be silent, live, and online auctions of fine goods and services, including guitars signed by Sheryl Crow, Rosanne Cash, Amy Ray & Kaia Wilson, and a microphone signed by Tori Amos. Proceeds benefit Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls, a non-profit music and mentoring program for girls and women in New York City. Tuesday, February 9. 8 p.m. $25 or $75 (VIP tickets). You can purchase tickets here. 361 Metropolitan Avenue, The Knitting Factory.

John Ullman Exhibition
A special exhibition benefiting the children of the Manjushree Orphanage and Free School, located in the high Himalayas of Northeast India. New York architect John Ullman was introduced to Manjushree in early 2007, when he taught basic engineering to the older students there. There will be tea and special cookies, followed by the screening of a short film about AFT’s Manjushree Orphanage Project to help his non-profit group solicit funding for a new Academic Center, followed by Q and A with AFT founder John Ullman. Wednesday, February 10. $5 for raffle. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. 248 Dekalb Avenue, Tillie’s.

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Free Informational Seminar: 320 Sterling Street Co-op
There will be a free informational seminar regarding the 320 Sterling Street Co-op Development in Crown Heights Brooklyn. There are 50 government subsidized Co-op apartments that will be available for purchase in 2010. The event will discuss the application process, layout and eligibility. There are preferences given to Community Board 9 residents. To register, call 718.469.4679. This event is sponsored by the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB), NYC Partnership Housing Development Fund Company, Inc and Neighborhood Housing Services of East Flatbush. Thursday, February 11. 6 p.m. Free. 2806 Church Avenue, NHS of East Flatbush.

Free Movie Night at Brooklyn Bowl
Enjoy a free movie (Fast Times at Ridgemont High) and some amazing beer specials at Brooklyn Bowl this Wednesday. Can you say $2 beer? I thought you so. Wednesday, February 10. Doors at 6 p.m. Movie at 8 p.m. Free. 61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn Bowl.

RED Nite
Come see for yourself this groundbreaking condo that represents the next generation of bold and sophisticated design that is sure to transcend expectations. If you’re a real estate professional, property owner, developer, architect, engineer, builder or supplier – join us for an evening of networking, drinks and hors d’oeuvres in architect Robert Scarano’s latest development. Space is limited! Advance registration is requested by Tuesday, February 9. To register, click here or call Lori Raphael at 718-875-1000 ext. 140. Thursday, February 11. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. $25. 90 North 5th Street, 9inety North 5th.