Weekday Events

Big Movies for Little Kids
Join us for the Academy Award-winning film adaptation of the Broadway smash hit, (which itself was based on the depression era comic strip) as America’s favorite little orphan captures the heart of Daddy Warbucks and escapes the treacherous orphanage matron (Carol Burnett) and her evil cohorts. Monday, March 22. 4 p.m. $6.50 per person. 265 Court Street, Cobble Hill Cinemas.

Public Hearing for Coney Island Structures
There will be a public hearing by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission for the consideration of two structures in Coney Island to be designated as landmark status. The two key buildings are the Shore Theater and the other Childs Building that is now the home of the cultural arts organization, Coney Island USA. The public and all Coney Island supporters are urged to present themselves for support. Tuesday, March 23. The Child’s/Coney Island USA building is scheduled for 11:55 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. The Shore Theater is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. – 12:35 p.m. (go early). Free. 1 Centre Street, Landmarks Preservation Commission (Municipal Building).

Leticia James Town Hall Meeting
Residents of the 35th Council District will have the opportunity to learn about local services and organizations at this town meeting. New York City agencies along with local service organizations, associations, educational and arts groups will distribute information, and representatives will be present to answer questions and/or schedule appointments. Wednesday, March 24. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. 300 Adelphi Street, Ronald Edmonds Learning Center (MS 113).

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Student Art Show
Students of the Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School are showing off their creative masterpieces at a show at the Bed-Stuy Y. The opening reception was last week, but the exhibition will be up until March 25, and is a mix of photography, abstract painting, and graphic design done by 9th-12th graders at the school. The show is open to all and you do not need to be a Y member to check it out. Thursday, March 25. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. 1121 Bedford Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA.

Greenway Planning Workshops
The NYC DOT will be hosting a series of workshops over the next couple months so that community members can provide input into the development of a Greenway master plan. Brooklyn Greenway Initiative and Regional Plan Association are co-sponsoring the workshops. Please participate in this process and make your ideas heard! Thursday, March 25. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. 209 Joralemon Street, Borough Hall.

Community Yoga Class
Triomph, Fitness, Health and Wellness is a new center offering yoga, pilates, boxing, acupuncture, and nutritional support. They believe in community involvement and giving back and are actively making moves to do so. Every Thursday, they provide a donation accepted yoga class for the area. During this month, all proceeds will go towards Day One – the only organization in NYC devoted to combating teen dating violence. All are welcome to attend. Thursday, March 25. 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. 540 President Street, Triomph.