Weekday Events

Franklin Park Reading Series: Mary Gaitskill
Have you ever seen that movie Secretary with Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader? Did you know that Mary Gaitskill’s short story, Secretary, was the basis of that film? Have you ever wanted to see her in person? You can. She’ll be reading from her most recent novel, Don’t Cry , this Monday along with authors: Ryan Britt, Katie Byrum, and Max Ross. Monday, April 12. 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. 766 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park Bar and Beer Garden.

The Secret Science Club: “A Night of Chemistry and Culinary Experimentation”
Join Chef Will Goldfarb and NYU Chemist Kent Kirshenbaum for a discussion of kitchen chemistry & molecular gastronomy. Some other questions that will be discussed are: Are chemicals (gulp) good for us? How does a scientific understanding of cooking help the average eater or chef? Tuesday, April 13. Doors at 7:15 p.m. Event at 8 p.m. Free. 149 7th Street, The Bell House.

The Vanishing Icons of Metropolitan Avenue
At this exhibit, photos from the city’s Municipal Archives bring to light Williamsburg’s streetscape in the ’80s, which was rich in oversized coffee cups, handbags and cows’ heads made out of styrofoam marking each storefront. See a collection of Wisniewolski’s original signs on display, find out why the smoke shop installation caused such a stir, and take in the vision of one of the neighborhood’s pioneering graphic designers. Thursday, April 15. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. 370 Metropolitan Avenue, The City Reliquary.

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Beards and Flannels Night
Calling all Fauxhemians! Grab your flannel, save that razor, and get in the mood to dance! New York’s finest present this new line-up of LIVE and DJ sets featuring 80s/90s/grime/dubstep/eclectic/hiphop/electro and straight-up bass-pounding, feet-stomping music that will blast you to the early hours. Thursday, April 15. 9 p.m. Free. 66 Greenpoint Avenue, Coco 66.

Climate 101
Ever wanted to know what a greenhouse gas actually is? Or how scientists ever make any sense out of long tubes of ice taken from the Arctic? Well now is your chance: Everything you wanted to know about climate but were afraid to ask! In an effort to remedy the information gap, there will be a climate scientist , Dr. Gavin Schmidt, at reBar for an evening of beer and open conversation. Thursday, April 15. 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. 147 Front Street, reBar.

Greene Hill Food Co-op: General Meeting
On this month’s general meeting, the agenda includes: engaging people about the co-op with help by Deirdre Brill, membership drive tabling, and holding a committee meet-up. All are welcome to attend. Thursday, April 15. 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Free. 138 South Oxford Street, Great Room, 2nd Floor.