Weekday Events

Honey Bowl
Though Tu B’Av is a holiday mentioned in the Talmud, the Observance of this holiday holiday has only recently been revived — most notably in Israel — where it is celebrated as the Sephardic/Mediterranean/Hebrew/Ancient equivalent of Valentine’s Day, with dancing, the giving of red roses, and the dedication of love songs on the radio. The Honey Bowl will celebrate Tu B’Av in true Brooklyn Bowl fashion. The festival will commemorate the ancient Sephardic day of love with live music, dancing, drink specials and, of course, bowling. Event sponsor Jewish Event Guide NY Blueprint will give away free bowling in raffles held before the show and between sets. 18+ show. Tuesday, July 27. Doors at 6 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m. $10. 61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn Bowl.

Tai Chi
The Dodge YMCA is a community service organization which promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all people with a focus on youth. This Monday, they will be teaching Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an ancient form of mind body exercise that uses purposeful, slow movements in a form of meditative exercise for relaxation, health and self defense. All are welcome. Monday, July 26. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Carroll Park Blood Drive
It takes all types describes both Brooklyn and the New York Blood Center! Come support the graduates of our two-part Little Docs program as they don disposable scrubs and help run our neighborhood blood drive. Whether you’re solo or you rally your neighbors to join you, we hope you’ll give the gift of life when the Bloodmobile spends the day in Carroll Park! Tuesday, July 27. 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. Carroll Park.

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Newton Creek Meeting
The primary purpose of the meeting is to develop a list of possible projects that can be funded by the $7 million that has been allocated to City Parks Foundation, together with an initial sense of the important criteria to be used when judging projects. After the meeting, City Parks Foundation staff will develop cost estimates for the projects that have been suggested and will identify any relevant feasibility issues or barriers to completion. Please RSVP to either 212.360.1310 or NewtownCreek@CityParksFoundation.org as soon as you can. Wednesday, July 28. 6:30 p.m. Free. 328 Greenpoint Avenue, Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Visitor Center.

The 19th Annual MAS Summer Boat Tour
Come along as the sun goes down for a boat tour of the Harbor Islands, the Buttermilk Channel and Gowanus Bay—the scenic and the hidden parts of New York’s Upper Bay. We’ll hear about successes and challenges on the way to a sustainable future—from imaginative and dedicated individuals who are helping to lead the way. Wednesday, July 28. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. $50. Pier 83, 42nd Street & 12th Avenue.

Voting Machine Demonstration
Find out if they really do delete your vote if you press the wrong button! In order to comply with the federal Help America Vote Act, New York State must implement new electronic voting machines in the upcoming September 14th Primary Election. Wednesday, July 28. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. 396 Clinton Street, Carroll Gardens Branch.

Digital DUMBO #18: Get Your Job-On
Digital DUMBO presents Digital DUMBO #18: Get Your Job-On Sponsored by Pontiflex this Thursday at The DUMBO Loft. At the event, you can find more about hiring at HUGE, Pontiflex, Carrot Creative, DealNews.com, and many other companies. This is a great opportunity to meet the hiring managers from these companies over casual drinks. Thursday, July 29. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free with RSVP (use link above). 155 Water Street, The DUMBO Loft.