Weekday Events

Ronald K. Brown & Sonia Sanchez
Legendary poet and activist Sonia Sanchez will be in Brooklyn, speaking with award-winning choreographer, Ronald K. Brown. Ronald will also perform a solo which is a rare event that all dance aficionados should not miss. For tickets, click the link above or call 212-868-4444. Tuesday, May 4. 7 p.m. $20. 3 Lafayette Avenue, The James and Martha Duffy Performance Space at the Mark Morris Dance Center.

Community Design Workshop
The N.Y.C. Economic Development Corporation is hosting the first of three design workshops to improve the connection between Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and the Columbia Street waterfront . The BQE Enhancement Project is a joint effort between New York City and our community to “improve the pedestrian environment between Atlantic and Hamilton Avenue.” Please RSVP at bqe@nycedc.com. Tuesday, May 4. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. 339 Hicks Street, Long Island College Hospital, Avram Conference Center.

6th Annual “Readings on the 4th Floor” Series
The PS 107 Readings on the 4th Floor is a topical literary series that raises funds for the PTA of P.S. 107. During this session, Alexandra Styron, a New Yorker contributor and novelist in her own right (All The Finest Girls), and Bliss Broyard, who wrote about coming to terms with an entire side of her family she never knew about (One Drop) will read from their works and talk about their experiences. All are welcome to attend. Wednesday, May 5. 7:30 p.m. $10. On the 4th Floor of PS 107, 13th Street and 8th Avenue.

Please send your events listings to events@brownstoner.com

Society of Old Brooklynites Meeting
Their guest, Jean Portell, will speak on research she has done on The Brooklyn Museum, including two of her favorite topics: “The History of Art Conservation at the Museum”, and how that investigation led to references to the former Brooklyn Microscopical Society. All are welcome! Wednesday, May 5. 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. The east side of Court Street at Montague Street, the 3rd floor of the New York State Supreme Court Building.

1st Annual Spring Wine Pairing
The Board of Managers of the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA cordially invites you to its 1st Annual Spring Wine Pairing featuring wines of South Africa. Wines will be paired with an assortment of regional hors d’oeuvres and desserts. All proceeds go to the Strong Kids Campaign which provides financial assistance to support memberships, summer camp and other services to youth and families in need. To RSVP, contact Chris Montgomery via email at cmontgom23@hotmail.com. Thursday, May 6. 7 p.m. $50. 347 MacDonough Street, Akwaaba Mansion.

The Adventures of Prince Achmed
Smack Mellon will be hosting Cinema 16 as part of the gallery’s Press Play First Thursdays concert series. There will be a performance by Motmot and, afterward, a film screening of The Adventures of Prince Achmed. Taking from the tradition of vaudeville, the performance is showcased at a variety of spaces. Each monthly screening modernizes the tradition of silent film by pairing contemporary musicians with antique shorts. Come and support your love of film. Thursday, May 6. Doors at 7 p.m. Film at 8 p.m. The Archway under the Manhattan Bridge, Pearl and Water Street.